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Globe and SM Advantage Card (SMAC) team together for the Hapag Movement using the #UniteVsHunger

Shoppers can now support a family in need with every SMAC card purchase and every checkout.

The Hapag Movement, a technology-driven initiative by Globe to fight involuntary hunger, and SM Advantage Card (SMAC), the loyalty card of retail giant SM, have partnered to assist put food on the tables of people in need.

“We are excited to partner with SMAC at the most joyful time of the year so we can bring cheer to our fellow Filipinos who continue to suffer due to involuntary hunger. Now, it’s easier for shoppers to share their blessings to the needy, bring food to the table, and get assistance for decent livelihood as we mark this Christmas season post-pandemic,” said Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer Yoly Crisanto.

“Our collaboration with Globe for the Hapag Movement is a pioneering partnership for us as it aligns with the SM brand’s goal of providing support to Filipinos every way we can. This is the time for us to rally behind this cause to help those who continue to reel from the impact of the pandemic and challenges due to rising living costs. Ibalik natin ang sarap ng Pasko,” said Jay Beltran, SMAC SAVP Head of Sales and Marketing.

Through the partnership, P50.00 will be donated to the Hapag Movement and other SM Foundation programs for every purchase of a new SMAC card.

On top of this, SMAC members who will shop select items at the SM Store, SM Beauty, SM Appliance, Kultura, Surplus, Our Home, Baby Company, Crate and Barrel, Levi’s, The Body Shop, Forever21, Ecco, and Miniso will earn up to 1,000 EXTRA SMAC Points, and half of the EXTRA points they earn will be donated to the movement starting December 15, 2022 until January 15, 2023, in time for this season of giving.

“We celebrate the season of giving with our SMAC members with the gift of giving— letting them share blessings with our most vulnerable kababayans,” Beltran said.

Through supplemental meals and livelihood support, Globe’s Hapag Movement works with 100,000 households that are enduring involuntary hunger.

The program was started by Globe to aid Filipinos who had been severely impacted by the pandemic, the repercussions of which are still being felt today. According to a Social Weather Stations Survey, 2.9 million people reported having involuntary hunger as of October this year, essentially constant from the previous quarter.

Visit the Hapag Movement’s official page to learn more. For further information, you can also go to smac.ph or download the SMAC app.

December 16, 2022 by
Lifestyle, Tech

With PopStar’s Web 3 Integration, users can now see their digital assets, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and an ERC20 Token (SPARKLES), which they may earn by participating in activities

Caption: PopStar Influencer Marketing platform launched its Web 3 integration this year

The influencer marketing platform, PopStar, from YOYO Holdings Pte Ltd (CEO: Yosuke Fukada), the marketing technology company, has launched new features and functionalities that give users a better user experience, help marketers find influential nano- and micro-influencers with high engagement, and make it easier to track and monitor influence performance. It now features a built-in Web 3 wallet that enables users to access digital assets inside its app, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and an ERC20 Token (SPARKLES) that can be earned by completing tasks.

Caption: PopStar celebrated its 4th year anniversary with partner influencers and brands

PopStar is an influencer marketing platform that connects content creators to brands and vice versa. It has the largest network of nano and micro-influencers with over 250,000 registered users and more than 500 million followers in the Philippines and Indonesia. It automates and simplifies every part of a brand’s influencer marketing workflow, from acquiring the right influencers fit for their campaign to monitoring content quality and performance results within its app. It aims to help brands achieve business metrics, such as brand awareness, community engagement, and sales conversion, minus the long hours of manually selecting influencers with a high engagement rate at an affordable rate. It caters to all segments and demographics: young and experienced markets, regional and local, key-opinion leaders, and decision-makers.

PopStar has partnered with local and international brands, such as Glico, Kirin Ichiban, Traveloka, JCB, Ysera Skin, Geely, Brother Indonesia, Max Fashion, MAP Subway, Kewpie, Idemitsu, Shiseido, and Phapros, to name a few.

PopStar aims to help content creators have a more convenient and accessible way to earn additional income by joining its campaigns, now with a better, easier, and more enjoyable experience on its mobile app that is available to both iOS and Android users. It is owned by YOYO, a marketing technology startup in Southeast Asia with the goal to empower the next billion.

PopStar website:

https://pop-star.me/

Download the PopStar app on:

Google Playstore

App Store

To learn more about YOYO, visit:

https://yoyo-holdings.com/

Caption: PopStar Philippines team at the Poppin at 4: “Free to be Me” anniversary celebration

Influencer platform with exclusive integration to web 3 wallets to store and earn fungible and non-fungible tokens

We have moved towards a future where everything will be even more connected and virtual. This is what web 3 is all about – the next phase of the Internet where it becomes an entire universe of its own. It is the era of blockchain technology and decentralized applications where the rise of blockchain-based platforms will be evident in most aspects of our lives.

With the vision of: “Empower the Next Billion”, YOYO aims to provide diverse opportunities to people in emerging countries that could help them build their own brands and businesses which align with what the future holds. One of its solutions, the nano and micro-influencer platform, “PopStar” has more than 250,000 registered influencers and more than 500 million followers, maximizing profit opportunities using social media for local content creators.

Influencers on PopStar can now connect their preferred cryptocurrency or any digital wallet to the PopStar app’s web 3 integration to begin collecting and viewing fungible and non-fungible tokens as of this year. For PopStar influencers, this is the first step in using blockchain technology to interact with the app and earn bitcoin in the future.

PopStar will promote special NFT initiatives where brands in Southeast Asia will be able to promote their businesses through influencer marketing in the next years. This will provide them more options to profit.

Get in touch with us for additional details and/or partnership

PopStar Philippines: [email protected]

PopStar Indonesia:  [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 9, 2022 by
Tech

Globe and NABU collaborate to support the literacy development of underprivileged Filipino kids

One major problem that interferes with a person’s ability to participate in society is illiteracy. It restricts employment options and keeps people in a cycle of poverty. Despite having a basic literacy rate of over 95%, there are still some undeveloped areas of illiteracy in the Philippines.

Given the critical role that literacy plays in improving people’s lives, Globe and NABU, a reading software and mother language publishing platform that makes literacy available to children around the world, have teamed. NABU, a nonprofit organization with its headquarters in New York, aims to end poverty by promoting literacy.

The partnership is in line with Globe’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including UN SDG No. 4 on the provision of quality education, and UN SDG No. 17, which highlights the value of partnerships in achieving the sustainable development goals.

“Globe is always looking for ways to empower Filipinos. We believe that literacy is a fundamental right that should be accessible to everyone. This partnership with NABU will help us make reading more accessible to Filipinos, so they can learn, appreciate local culture, and reach their full potential,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer of the Globe Group.

“We are excited to be partnering with Globe on this project. This is the first time that we are venturing into the Philippine market. We are confident that this partnership will help us solve the imbalance in children’s book creation and distribution,” said Tanyella Evans, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Creator of NABU.

According to a joint report released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the World Bank titled “Where are we on Education Recovery?,” the Philippines is currently experiencing a “learning poverty” where an estimated 70% of 10-year olds in low- and middle-income countries are unable to read or comprehend a simple story.

Their findings also showed how learning has become further exacerbated by the global pandemic, driven by the disruption to in-person schooling.

Through this partnership, Globe will serve as a distribution unit for NABU’s e-books throughout the Philippines to complement students’ learning. Anyone can access the Nabu.org mobile app for free.

Together, the two organizations are bringing more than a hundred Filipino books, with some translated into regional languages such as Hiligaynon, Bicolano, Ilokano, Cebuano, and Maranao. NABU believes that helping children read in their local language first allows their confidence to grow. Having culturally-represented, original, and relatable stories in bilingual text increases the child’s motivation to read.

Over the next two years, Globe and NABU will seek to expand the platform’s reach by partnering with schools and learning facilities. NABU is also excited to hone the skills of Filipino creatives such as writers and illustrators to  continue telling and creating more stories that reach a wider audience.

On the Google Play Store and the App Store, you can get the NABU: Multilingual Kids Books app without charge. Visit https://www.nabu.org/read/ or https://www.nabu.org/tl/philippines for further information. The Globe has consistently backed reading and comprehension. There are hundreds of age-appropriate storybooks, eLearning videos, and other resource items that may be seen online or saved for later use on the Globe eLibrary mobile app and website (https://globeelibrary.ph/), which is available in the Philippines.

Visit the Globe website at www.globe.com.ph to discover more.

 

 

 

 

 

November 4, 2022 by
Lifestyle, Tech

DigiCon Valley and the Meaning of Startups: Mindset Over Place

The Internet & Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAPDigiCon )’s is the event to attend if you’re interested in marketing, advertising, or the digital sector. The event, which took place online on the conference platform ViVYD from October 10 to October 14, had DigiCon Valley as its topic this year.

The key topics of interest in the discussions were creativity, problem-solving, and the entrepreneurial spirit. There is expected to be a turning point in the Philippine start-up landscape with a rise in investments for Philippine companies in the next three years (a significantly greater pace when compared to the previous five years combined).

When asked about the focus on start-ups for this year’s theme (DigiCon Valley being, of course, reminiscent of Silicon Valley), QAIROS CEO and DigiCon co-chair Denise Haak said “We realized there is a perception of start-ups that is very pigeonholed. People seem to think that start-ups are separate things from enterprises or institutionalized organizations. But a start-up is a mindset, it’s a practice.”

The goal was to “Break down the walls of ‘we are not a start-up’ vs. ‘we are an institution,’ and show them that it’s a practice, a methodology, it’s attitude and it’s not merely a place. That’s why we have DigiCon Valley, which is not a place. It is a state of mind,” said Haak,

The idea of start-ups being a state of mind resonated with both actual start-ups and stable companies, said fellow co-chair and General Manager of FutureProof PH Trish Elamparo-Esteban. “From 2020 onwards, we all had to be agile and apply these problem-solving skills that start-ups do. We all had to be a start-up in one way or another.”

THE KEY MOMENT

The opening keynote for DigiCon Valley went to Jake Knapp, New York Times Bestselling Author and inventor of Design Sprint, a process that uses design when bringing new products to market in five days. Credits to his name include Google Meets, Gmail, and Microsoft.

Knapp discussed Design Sprint, which is centered on the belief that solution planning can be condensed into one week, rather than a drawn-out timetable. “Focus on the key moment,” he said.

THE DETERMINATION TO FIGHT

This was followed by Angkas CEO George Royeca, who discussed his company’s method of disruptive innovation. According to Royeca, there was an obvious problem of traffic and congestion and their effects, and an even more obvious opportunity to solve them. “Think of how to identify a real problem and the steps needed to solve it,” he said.

Disruptive innovation, said Royeca, is nothing more than disrupting the status quo. There can be pushback, which Royeca illustrated using the example of Elvis Presley, and which he then compared with the early days of Angkas. “I felt like Elvis,” he said, especially when they experienced market acceptance.

Like Elvis, he also experienced the naysayers from the establishment. “We were shut down, and our office was raided. Our bikes were impounded,” he said. At the government hearings, Royeca heard the testimonials of those helped by Angkas. “I never realized you could be an OFW in your city,” he said. It made him more determined to fight.

FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION

Over the next couple of days, other keynote speakers shared their tidbits of advice. Arianna Huffington, CEO of Thrive and founder of the Huffington Post talked about what she termed “collective delusion”: that to succeed, we must burn out and power through exhaustion.

For Huffington, her moment of realization happened after what could be called a series of unfortunate events. She hit her head on her desk and broke her cheekbone after a tiring day. “It helped me realize that burnout was not just my problem but a global epidemic.”

Rather than resting on her laurels and promoting her new mantra of rest and restoration through her eponymous media company, Huffington decided that the way to go was to build a “behavior change technology company.” The aim was to help people adopt healthier practices and to make them believe it was possible to go from awareness to action.

She also cautioned against completely leaving your chosen field, as it could lead to giving up on jobs or goals you truly want for yourself. “It’s not necessary,” she said. “It’s a choice between burnout and having a job with great boundaries where you do great work but where you are not defined by your job.”

Rather than work-life balance, Huffington proposed that “work-life integration” is the better prospect, due to its flexible nature. “There will be days when you need to work extra hard because you have a deadline to meet, you have a client presentation and there will be days when you may have a sick child or when you may have something at home that requires your full attention.”

BELIEVING IN GOOD

Meanwhile, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa cautioned that misinformation is damaging to humanity. Social media’s power in influencing credibility is a double-edged sword that has repercussions in both personal and public life.

She named an MIT study that said that lies spread six times faster than truth. “When you hear the lie from so many different places and you hear it repeatedly, it’s kind of like Pavlov’s dogs, you become conditioned,” she said. “So, social media became a behavior modification system and we have seen this in many countries around the world. If you don’t have the integrity of facts, we don’t have the integrity of elections.”

How do we combat this? Ressa called on laws to protect, among others, free speech, online content moderation, user safety, and data privacy. She also believes that data privacy must be protected from those trying to profit from it.

Above all, being courageous and believing in the intrinsic good of people is needed, despite the current climate. “To be good, you have to believe it is good in the world,” she said. “Ask yourself: what will you sacrifice for the truth because your courage determines the fate of humanity?”

IMMAP DigiCon VALLEY 2022 would like to thank its Co-Presenter Angkas. Platinum sponsors Manulife Philippines, Share Treats, and TikTok. Gold sponsors GrabAds, Investing in Women, an initiative of the Australian Government, Kroma Entertainment, Maya Philippines, McDonald’s, Meta, MetaverseGo!, and Smart. Silver Sponsors Digital Turbine, Hepmil Philippines, and Metrobank.

The Platinum Media Partners GMA New Media, Inc., Manila Broadcasting Company, and Rappler are also acknowledged by IMMAP DigiCon Valley 2022. The Asian Parent, The New Channel, Podcast Network Asia, Manila Bulletin, CNN Philippines, and ABS-CBN are among the Gold Media Partners. Adobo magazine, BusinessWorld, Inquirer.net, Kroma Entertainment, Manila Times, and Philippine Star are all part of Silver Media Partners.

Finally, Event Partners CICP, Endeavor, Eventscape Manila, and Kickstart Ventures are acknowledged on behalf of IMMAP DigiCon Valley 2022.

 

 

 

November 4, 2022 by
Lifestyle, Tech

2022 Globe Innovation Festival Highlighting numerous firsts that improve every day

Globe announced exciting offers and upcoming events at the Globe Innovation Fest, held for the first time on ground at The Globe Tower in BGC on Thursday, November 3, 2022.

The most dependable mobile network in the Philippines, Globe, continues to introduce numerous firsts that assist improve every Filipino’s day. Through the Globe Innovation Fest (GIF) 2022, the company gathered a number of exciting announcements and sneak peeks from its various businesses and partner brands to illustrate the various ways that Globe uplifts lives.

GIF presents narratives and resources that give Globe customers access to compassion, life-improving activities, random acts of charity, and initiatives that enable people to develop, learn, and thrive. I for one is so excited with what is about to come as Globe unveils its many plans, events and so much more. There are a lot to see and wait for, and I’m so happy as Globe really initiated to experience it all for us. I am also amazed and really looking forward to their future plans.

“Globe is dedicated to improving the lives of Filipinos by giving them the latest innovations, products, and solutions to address their pain points. Our customers have access to a rich ecosystem of services across health, finance, education, e-commerce, and entertainment, among others.  Through all of these digital solutions, we aim to deliver the kind of service and care that our customers can count on,” said Globe Group President and CEO Ernest Cu.

During the hybrid event held via Globe Virtual Hangouts Metaverse, Globe introduced upcoming events and offers that customers will surely enjoy in the coming months.

World-class entertainment

At the GIF, Globe shared news on several events that will bring exciting entertainment experiences to Filipinos.

Globe is thrilled to be the first telco operator to offer special packages for customers in the Philippines to enjoy the popular streaming service, Disney+. Finally, Filipinos can enjoy the incredible collection of general entertainment content on Disney+ from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star, starting November 17, 2022. Download the GlobeOne app to learn more and avail.

Also on the streaming front, Erben Pilapil-Tuazon, Portfolio Director at Globe’s Get Entertained Tribe, announced Globe’s partnership with Tap Digital Media Ventures Corp (TapDMV) for the Philippine broadcast of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on TapGO TV Pay Per View, happening this November and December. TapDMV is the Exclusive Philippine Licensee of FIFA to stream the event.

With the partnership, Globe customers and GCash users can get an All-Access pass to the World Cup via TapGo TV pay-per-view at P1,999, with a P100 rebate.

Globe also prepared an exciting lineup of concerts and activities that customers will surely enjoy as on-ground events see a comeback.

Denisse Arao, Globe’s Strategic Sponsorships and Partnerships Manager, announced the highly-anticipated return of Korean pop supergroup BLACKPINK, who will be here on March 25 and 26, 2023 for the Manila leg of their Born Pink World Tour. Globe users should stay tuned for exclusive offers, early access, merch giveaways, and unique on-ground experiences.

Also coming to thrill their Filipino fans are Thailand’s biggest stars Bright (Vachirawit Chivaaree), Win (Metawin Opas-iamkajorn), Dew Jirawat, and Nani Harunkit. The boys will hold a November 19 concert and also appear in an exclusive event for Globe customers on November 20, said Globe Prepaid Brand Manager Jam Ng.

Tuazon, meanwhile, drummed up excitement for the Head in the Clouds Festival— the largest Asian-centric festival in America— which will be held for the first time in the Philippines on December 9 and 10, 2022, focusing on the brightest Filipino talents. Globe customers stand to win tickets through various raffle promos.

And for the Bonifacio Global City’s annual Holiday Celebration, Globe will be holding activities for its customers at the Serenade Concert at the 5th Ave., BGC every Saturday from November 26 until December 17.  The concert will feature artists Zack Tabudlo, Unique, Adie and OPM icon Jose Mari Chan, the voice behind the country’s most popular holiday music staples.

Aside from the concerts, Globe recently held the search for Kmmunity Kreator where Globe Kmmunity members showcased their talents inspired by their favorite K-stars. The winners will be announced on December 3 and 4 at KmmunityPH K’tizens Choice Awards 2022. All four (4) winners will receive P25,000 worth of GCash credits and P2,000 worth of Shopee vouchers. They will also officially become #HallyuTalkPH content creators for TikTok and official KmmunityPH Ambassadors.

Meanwhile, 0917 Lifestyle was relaunched as a gadgets and apparel brand focusing on bridging everyone’s online and offline life. With their new pop up store along High Street in BGC, everything on 0917’s online platforms can now be seen and experienced firsthand, according to Gladys Rojas, 0917 Lifestyle Head.

Product offers and innovations

Globe also provides hope, growth, and enjoyment with new innovations that keep life moving forward.

Anne David, Globe Business Integrated Marketing Head, talked about Globe for Education’s search for Heroes of Learning, an initiative to honor those who have championed learning despite the everyday challenges they have faced through the use of technology.

Globe also partnered with Google Philippines to upskill Filipinos by providing scholarships through Google Career Certificates, a program where Globe Prepaid and TM customers may receive access to IT certificate courses.

On connectivity, Globe has various pioneering and affordable offers for customers to enjoy.

Moriah Ganzon, Globe At Home Postpaid Marketing Lead for Online Channel, meanwhile, shared Globe’s pioneering avenue for connectivity, TMBayan Fiber WiFi, a prepaid WiFi service that aims to deliver reliable and affordable fiber connectivity in communities across the country for as low as P50 unlimited for 3 days.

Globe At Home has also made access to fiber connectivity fast and instant via the new GFiber online channel, which provides end-to-end digital support, from easy application to a 24-hour installation guarantee and real-time technician tracking. Disney+ Premium Plan will soon be made available on us, to new and existing customers who upgrade to GFiber Unli Plans 2499 and up.

Globe At Home is also set to become among the first in Southeast Asia to offer Fiber-To-The-Room (FTTR) technology, providing extremely fast and ultra seamless WiFi connection with a speed and coverage 10 times the traditional WiFi network and capacity to handle up to 128 device connections. Existing Globe At Home customers may simply add this to their bill. With GFiber Unli plans boosted by FTTR, the digital experience at home will reach a whole new level.

On the other hand, Anna Baldos, Globe Prepaid Portfolio Head, shared how the new Go+ promos further help Gen Zs own their future with its freebie offerings. Go+ enables customers to pursue their passions with an additional 8GB for their favorite apps and sites. Plus, it also allows them to get their new essentials online with exclusive lifestyle vouchers from e-commerce apps.

As Globe continues to make industry-leading ventures, Globe Prepaid talked about Virtual Hangouts Metaverse. The platform offers first-in-the-country metaverse and hybrid experiences for passion-driven Gen Zs to enhance their tech engagement and give them valuable learning opportunities to turn their passions into professions.

At the same time, Globe again paves the way for Filipinos to live a life without boundaries with immersive experiences through innovations in Web3 and the metaverse. It has partnered with MetaverseGo for exclusive access to Metaverse and redemption of GUDI squad NFTs with Globe Rewards points so the community can experience the new virtual space first.

Globe also strives to make every day a win for gamers.

Gaming for Globe ranges from casual to committed. Globe GoGAMES is a fun and simple way for customers to earn rewards points by playing hyper-casual games on the GlobeOne App.

During a Fireside Chat with Jed Reyes-Cuerva, Portfolio Manager for Games and Esports, Globe also recently participated as the main presenter of the Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS), the country’s premier gaming convention which made a comeback as an in-person event this year.

As it constantly aspires to uplift the lives of Filipinos, Globe makes every day easier, simpler, more rewarding, and more fulfilling.

The Globe of Good ecosystem offers those in need access to food, training, employment, and education while also giving customers a chance to lend a hand. Customers can donate Rewards points or GCash through the Hapag Movement, for instance, to help individuals who are facing involuntary hunger by providing them with food and other necessities of life.

With the GlobeOne App, customers can also open up exciting opportunities that will enable them to maximize every day.

Globe Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira opens this year’s Globe Innovation Fest, where Globe announced exciting offers and upcoming events to uplift Filipinos’ digital lifestyle.

“To improve the lives of many, we always strive to do better for our customers and stakeholders. We want our customers to feel that we are here with them to make life easier and exciting every day,” said Globe Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira.

To learn more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

 

 

 

 

November 3, 2022 by
Tech

For the next chapter of their lives, Gen Z entrepreneurs require all the smartphone advancements

As most of us may not have aware, Gen Z today makes up the latest wave of professionals starting their professions, and as a result, the workforce is steadily becoming more and more inhabited by members of this age. As a result, they are attempting to negotiate the difficulties of graduating, looking for work, and generally “adulting” during a very pivotal time in their lives.

These “digital natives” understand how essential their technical devices are for this new stage of their life because they were born during a period of fast technology growth. Because they spend so much of their time online, their smartphones have evolved from being simple communication devices to extensions of who they are. They rely on their smartphones to be at their best, explore their passions and interests, and eventually fulfill their job goals now that they are starting to enter the workforce.

At this stage in their lives, they need a reliable smartphone that will help them achieve their goals and grow professionally. They can’t afford to be weighed down by their smartphones as they climb up the ladder in their respective careers. Now that they find themselves in the driver’s seats of their professional lives, it’s the perfect time to upgrade their smartphones. Of course, budget is a critical factor for important purchases such as this so they’ll need one that gives maximum value at a price within reach.

Samsung’s latest awesome 5G heavy-hitters: the Galaxy A13 5G and the Galaxy A23 5G tick all these boxes with features that can help first-time job seekers and young professionals be their most awesome selves at work and in life.

Here are all the features that make these awesome 5G smartphones must-haves for today’s go-getters:

  1. Hyper-fast 5G performance

Multitasking has become second nature to go-getters. With the amount of responsibilities they have in their plates, they need a reliable companion that would enable them to take on multiple tasks with ease. Luckily, the

Galaxy A13 5G is packed with MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G while the Galaxy A23 5G runs on Snapdragon 695 5G: two highly-capable processors for seamless productivity and entertainment.  These powerful processors allow them to tick all the items in their to-do list, and enjoy music and video streaming—all while keeping battery use efficient.

With powerful 5G connectivity from these devices, online activities can be done at optimal speed whether it’s for work or leisure.

  1. Incredible storage

It also matters to have a device that has incredible storage capacities. This makes the Galaxy A13 5G and Galaxy A23 5G the perfect choice. With as much as 128GB internal storage that is expandable up to 1TB, downloading huge files like documents, presentations, or even movies and games are no sweat.  Now, gen Z need not worry about storage  especially for those who are working remotely and don’t always have access to their computers.

  1. Smooth display

The Galaxy A13 5G’s 90Hz display and the Galaxy A23’s 120Hz display are two more things that make these devices awesome. Having incredible refresh rates make users enjoy super smooth scrolling within their most used apps, seamless transitions from one work app to another, and high-quality content displays that don’t drain battery life.

  1. Lag-free performance

To be the best at work, Gen Z relies on their passions to fuel their drive for growth. This is why the Galaxy A13 5G is equipped with up to 6GB RAM, while the Galaxy A23 5G with up to 8GB RAM. This allows the phones to deliver lag-free performance that helps users find balance between work and play, whether it be content creation or gaming.

And to make it more awesome, the Galaxy A23 5G also boasts a RAM Plus feature that can be upgraded for up to 6GB additional RAM–making the device even more powerful than it already is.

  1. High-quality camera

For a social media generation, it also pays to have a device that is at least built with a Triple Camera feature like the Galaxy A13 5G. Its camera setup consists of a 50MP Main Camera along with 2MP Depth and 2MP Macro cameras to help capture stunning photos and videos with ease.

Meanwhile, the multi-lens camera on the Galaxy A23 5G also takes photos to the next level. Content enthusiasts can get crisper, clearer shots with the 50MP OIS Camera, expand their viewing angle with the Ultra Wide Camera, customize focus with the Depth Camera and get closer to details with the Macro Camera.

  1. All-day battery life

The Galaxy A13 5G and Galaxy A23 5G’s awesome 5,000mAh battery lasts for up to 2 days, which means more time for creating, sharing, streaming, and more. It also has an App Power Management feature that automatically optimizes its battery life for all-day usage. With a long-lasting phone, it’s easy to keep productivity levels high at all times.

Being a go-getter doesn’t mean dedicating all the time in the world working on achieving goals. If anything, it’s achieving dreams and finding joy in between.

With fantastic cellphones that are reasonably priced, achieve outstanding goals! Experience the Samsung difference with its best value 5G phones, the Galaxy A13 5G and A23 5G, all of which are available in Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, and Awesome Orange. Even better news for those seeking to upgrade! Customers can benefit from Samsung’s Trade-In program, which enables customers to trade in their old devices, get significant savings, and take advantage of an additional top-up token, if they intend to #SwitchToGalaxy. For additional information, visit any Samsung Authorized Store or online resources.

Visit www.samsung.com/ph to learn more about all the features that can make any Gen Z go-getter fantastic.

 

 

 

October 26, 2022 by
Tech

Globe releases a new mobile game to promote eco-friendly behavior one game at a time

In keeping with its pledges to take action on climate change, Globe today unveiled Climate Champions, a brand-new mobile game designed to motivate the company’s millions of customers to choose sustainable methods of consumption. Globe continues to promote climate education and action as a pioneer in sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. The business uses gaming as a platform to encourage climate action through its smartphone game Globe Climate Champions.

Globe Climate Champions is a smartphone game that provides the Filipino population with helpful advice on how to lower their carbon emissions in daily activities. Players are challenged to reach the finish line as quickly as they can while having the opportunity to gain speed boosts by picking up rubbish along the way. I am so happy with this initiative of Globe because I acquired a lot of knowledge about what’s happening today. The discussion they did was such an engaging one and it is so informative, I am delighted with everything I learned. And I also enjoyed the mobile game, it is so fun to play and you can really learn from it.

Players can further shorten their run time if they select eco-friendly choices at the lifestyle quiz at the end of each round. They’ll also learn trivia on how to better care for the environment. More rounds played will unlock assorted prizes that encourage people to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle by shifting to digital transactions.

Climate Champion Game interface

The launch of Climate Champions is part of Globe’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), specifically SDG 13 on Climate Action, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Principles, the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Business Ambition for 1.5°C, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Race to Zero campaign. The Globe Group is also an early participant in the Race to Zero campaign, which drives its Net Zero ambitions.

“Responding to the risks and effects of climate change is a shared responsibility. This game aims to raise awareness on what actions contribute to caring for the environment,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.

Meanwhile, as esports continues to grow in the Philippines, Globe ensures that gaming becomes purposeful by matching games and gamers with relevant causes to support.

“We have always believed that gaming in the Philippines goes beyond gameplay. Globe Climate Champions empowers Filipinos to live sustainably by breaking down the long-term aspiration into short-term actions, all through a gamified experience that encourages conscious daily life changes,” said Ralph Aligada, Head of Globe Gamers and Esports.

The new Globe Climate Champions mobile game can be accessed through the New GlobeOne, GCash, and the KonsultaMD apps. Team Globe of Good brand ambassadors June Mar Fajardo and Kuya Kim Atienza are some of the first advocates to invite the public to play the Globe Climate Champions mobile game.

Encouraging the community to commit to sustainability

Coinciding with the Globe Climate Champions’ launch is Globe’s launch of the nationwide search for Globe Kali ‘Kada, which aims to look for citizens championing sustainable practice

“As we launch our nationwide search for Kali ‘Kada, we are sending the message that anyone with a true heart for the environment can be a champion for change. We are excited to help uncover a new breed of changemakers who will inspire others to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle,” said RG Orense, Globe Digital and Social Channel Strategy Head.

To lower its operational emissions, Globe has installed more than 8,500 Green Network Solutions around the country. In addition, it has converted 14 important facilities to renewable energy through Retail Electricity Supply Agreements (RESA) with renewable energy producers. Additionally, it makes investments in climate technology to provide its customers and staff with advancements that will allow them to take climate action. .

“As we continue to operationalize our climate action strategies and aggressively move towards our goal of Net Zero by 2050, we encourage our customers to contribute to caring for the environment in their own way. As part of our commitment to uplift Filipino lives, the Globe Group has committed to operate responsibly and help make the Philippines a livable and sustainable nation for generations to come,” adds Crisanto.

Visit the Globe website at www.globe.com.ph to discover more.

 

 

 

 

September 28, 2022 by
Entertainment, Tech

New Digital Series WIKO 10 is released by WIKO

WIKO Buds 10

Using the WIKO 10, the smartphone for contemporary entertainment, you may reach your full potential. A company with French roots, WIKO aims to influence entertainment’s future through the fusion of technology and aesthetically pleasing design. Together with the introduction of WIKO Buds 10, WIKO 10 aims to provide users with a seamless musical journey through the use of advanced Bluetooth 5.2 technology and up to 30 hours of playback time with a charging case. It also offers customers around the world distinctive features and elegant designs.

The first smartphone in WIKO’s new digital series is the WIKO 10. With its flawless design that conveys French elegance in the language of technology and serves as the contemporary accessory for the Generation Z digital natives, WIKO 10 represents the marriage of attractive design and cutting-edge technology.

Customers can enjoy using the WIKO 10 with its top features including a 6.74-inch large

screen and 90.69% screen-to-body ratio for immersive video viewing, a 5000mAh battery with 22.5W WIKO SuperCharge and reverse charging supporting intensive usage throughout the day, a 128GB large storage to store everything on the phone, and 50MP Triple AI camera with versatile camera functions that was catered for recording beautiful moments in life. It is a highly functional device, meanwhile a masterpiece bewitching to the eyes.

WIKO 10 is specifically created for young users who are stylish, trendy, tech-savvy, and passionate about expressing their individuality. It offers them a flawless experience with a fresh and elegant design that reflects the latest trends among Generation Z and accessorizes their everyday look with style. With the one-of-a-kind designs that reflect the latest trend among younger generations and their predilection for the individuality of product appearance, WIKO 10 reinvigorates the design with unique personality.

WIKO wants to make smartphones à la mode accessible to all. Our users worldwide tell us that they love the French aesthetics conveyed by our products, and these phones help to showcase their favor in simplicity, elegance, freedom and enthusiasm.

Distinctive Finishes with Iconic Colors

WIKO 10 in iconic Klein Blue, Silver and Black

WIKO 10 has three options of stunning finishes: Klein Blue, Silver and Black. The iconic Klein Blue creates a stark visual contrast with the environment, showcasing the personal style and individuality of its owner. The alluring Silver resembles ashen hues of classic European architecture like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, where Black is a ray of bright light which disrupts the tranquil yet mystique pitch-black night, colliding decorative art with architectural structures. WIKO 10 is all you need to garner the attention of the crowd.

Impressive Visual Display with Refined Designs

WIKO 10 is a fabulous smartphone designed for immersive entertainment experiences and incredible visual enjoyment brought by its 6.74-inch 20:9 large full-screen LCD. The incredible 90.69% screen-to-body ratio is exceptionally competitive compared to other smartphones at the same price level. It also supports 16.7 million colors and a resolution of 720*1600, while the pixel density can reach 260PPI.

Aside from its mesmerizing colors, WIKO 10 features a 6-layer optical texture design. By virtue of the emergency of the fuselage materials, not only does it enlarge the reflective surface of a crystal and heighten its brilliance, but it also ensures a fingerprint-proof and dirt-proof surface with its strong hydrophobic capability. As for the thickness, WIKO attempts to visually lessen the width of the phone with a light and matte integrated surface of the middle frame. It also combines the fingerprint sensor and power switch, which is an optimum choice of design, both functionally and aesthetically.

The embedded rear cameras are typically destructive of the aesthetics of a traditional smartphone design, yet it asserts character and individuality at the same time. WIKO 10 innovates on its original design, resulting in a complex yet sleek aesthetic that represents a more vivid individuality expression.

Versatile camera to capture the best moments

With WIKO 10’s 50 MP Triple AI Camera, users can capture portraits which equate with high-quality studio pictures with a mere tap of their finger. To begin with, the 50MP Triple AI camera can bring you fine details with its 50 MP resolution, f/1.8 aperture, 1/2.76-inch JN1 sensor that has a unit pixel area of 0.64μm. Photos of high color fidelity and resolution are guaranteed. The Smart HDR feature with its fusion of double exposures brings you a well-balanced photo in detail even in backlighting environments. Moreover, users can take bokeh portraits based on the 5-layer imaging optimization algorithm. For fashionistas and selfie addicts, WIKO 10 has an 8MP high-definition f/2.0 front camera, its natural beauty algorithm allows them to confidently take beautiful selfies.

Top-tier Battery and Storage Performance

One of the most attractive features of WIKO 10 is the 22.5W WIKO SuperCharge. After charging for 10 minutes, users are able to watch videos for two hours. Besides its fast-charging ability and large battery capacity, WIKO 10 also supports wireless reverse-charging for other devices. A quick 10-min reverse-charging can cover 40% of a headset or 25% of a sports bracelet’s full power, which only takes up 1-2% power cost of WIKO 10.

Moreover, WIKO 10 provides users with the most carefree experience ever, a multi-stage overheating current control mechanism is incorporated, so gamers will no longer fret about overheating pauses after a whole day of usage. Together with a large and sustainable 5000mAh battery as well as a storage space of 128GB and 4GB RAM, it guarantees a long-lasting phone running from morning till night and more virtual memory, faster loading speeds and minimum lagging.

Updated OS, For an Updated Experience

Android 12 delivers an even more personal, effortless, and safer experience for your device. Featuring a comprehensively reimagined UI that can be personalized to your liking, as well as new privacy features designed to grant you total safety without taking control away from your hands

WIKO Buds 10 – endless music journey

Alongside the launch of WIKO 10 smartphone, WIKO is also presenting WIKO Buds 10, a set of earbuds with advanced Bluetooth 5.2 technology powered by BES to ensure instant and stable connectivity, capable of producing stereo and deep bass loud sound. Offering a maximum operating time of 6 hours from a single charge and up to 30 hours with the charging case, WIKO Buds 10 allows users to enjoy an endless music journey. Users can now surround themselves with flowing melodies and dive into the world of music without noises. Embracing positive vibes brought by your favourite songs in daily life with WIKO Buds 10.

The WIKO Buds 10 have undergone an unique modification in which the 12 mm dynamic driver has been altered, enabling the delivery of high-quality music with a distinct distinction between vocal and instrument while upholding a design tailored towards users’ comfort. In order to provide a crystal-clear audio chat and calling experience, a combination of dual mics for voice capture and ENC noise cancelling algorithm support is also effective in filtering out external disturbances. Furthermore, the WIKO Buds 10 weighs only 4.2g and is IPX4 water resistant, making it safe from splashing water while being ideal for exercise and amusement.

Price and Availability

WIKO 10 will be available from September 25, 2022 for P8,990 at Shopee, Lazada, and authorized WIKO stores and kiosks.

WIKO Buds 10 will be available from September 25, 2022 for P1,499 at Shopee, Lazada, and authorized WIKO stores and kiosks.

See full pricing and availability below:

For more information, please visit：https://world.wikomobile.com/

 

 

September 26, 2022 by
Lifestyle, Tech

The metaverse platform for thrilling Gen Z “Phygital” encounters is launched by Globe Virtual Hangouts

Eric Tanbauco, Globe’s Vice President for Mobile Prepaid Business, welcomes the media and special guests to the launch of the Globe Virtual Hangouts metaverse

Globe Virtual Hangouts is always changing and reinventing itself to provide Gen Zs and other internet users with engaging, creative, inventive, and passionate experiences.Expect the first in the Philippines to debut its metaverse platform in the second half of the year, featuring “phygital” experiences hosted by Globe Prepaid.

Globe Virtual Hangouts’ metaverse, which uses technology to connect the real and virtual worlds, offers distinctive interactive experiences for users to partake in. Inside the portal, users may build their own avatars, communicate, and make video chats with other Gen Zs. Everyone who enters this new platform will also receive unique rewards, including a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Phone, and surprise celebrity guests.

The hosts showcase how video conferencing is done in the Globe Virtual Hangouts metaverse

The event will also have a 360 gallery featuring “Timplada: The Art of Ilonggo Cuisine,” an exhibition of 10 artworks inspired by Ilonggo food from the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA), the first art institution in the Visayas and Mindanao. The pioneering exhibit on Virtual Hangouts was first showcased in the last quarter of 2021 in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

“We are excited to transform Globe Virtual Hangouts into a metaverse to keep the fire going for passion-filled Gen Zs and other prepaid customers. We want to be the bridge that will help them fulfill the things they love through experiences that they enjoy,” said Eric Tanbauco, Globe’s Vice President for Mobile Prepaid Business.

The Globe Virtual Hangouts started in 2020 so Gen Zs can hang out with each other, showcase their passions and see all the happenings that Globe Prepaid has in store.

Early this year, it established the Passion Portal, whereby Gen Z members may use Globe Prepaid’s Virtual Hangouts Masterclasses to develop their passion into a career. There were several pillars that catered to the various interests of Gen Z, including:

  • GoJAM — An onstage talent search which brought together promising young Pinoy artists in a digital music camp to hone their talent and arm them with the know-how to succeed in the music industry.
  • GoWATCH – For movie enthusiasts and those who want to be the next Antonette Jadaone or Cathy Garcia-Molina. There was a GoWATCH Film Lab in partnership with ANIMA for those who wanted to learn or sharpen their filmmaking, story writing, and production design skills. Film Lab sessions were led by award-winning filmmakers such as Jadoone, Erik Matti, JP Habac, and Jade Castro.
  • GoHUSTLE – A six-stage GoHUSTLE Boss Up Bootcamp where participants learned from topics about creating stories, branding, marketing, finance, and having an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • GoESPORTS – Aspiring esports streamers and casters who wanted to level up their skills underwent training on the basics of content creation, self-presentation, pre-and post-game analysis, and more.
  • GoKOREAN – For K-wave fans who have a passion for fashion, Globe Prepaid Virtual Hangouts teamed up with the top fashion and design school in the country to introduce a full-blown fashion and styling curriculum offered nowhere else.

The 5G network at Globe is the best for using Virtual Hangouts. Visit www.globevirtualhangouts.ph to take part in the launch of Globe Virtual Hangouts of The Future.

 

September 9, 2022 by
Tech

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 unveiled: The Most Versatile Tools, Transforming How We Use Smartphones

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providing enhanced productivity, customization capabilities, and FlexCam experience

To expand We were able to successfully transition this category from a cutting-edge concept to a popular product portfolio used by millions of people globally.

Every component in both form factors has been meticulously examined to give a fully optimal experience, a testament to Samsung’s commitment to top-notch craftsmanship, to guarantee that every consumer has a device to suit their demands. The Galaxy Z Flip4 expands on the popularity of Samsung’s classic form factor by preserving its ultra-compact size while introducing crucial features such an improved camera experience, a larger battery, and expanded personalization. The Galaxy Z Fold4 offers users the most complete smartphone experience offered by Samsung to date, including shape-shifting design, immersive displays, and PC-like multitasking features, in addition to advanced camera technology and potent mobile processors. This device opens up new opportunities for users.

As a testament to Samsung’s dedication to superior craftsmanship, every component in both form factors has been thoroughly analyzed to deliver a truly optimized experience to ensure that every consumer has a device to fit their needs. The Galaxy Z Flip4 builds on the success of Samsung’s iconic form factor, adding key features, including an upgraded camera experience, a larger battery[1] and expanded customization, while maintaining its ultra-compact design. The Galaxy Z Fold4 opens up new possibilities for users by delivering Samsung’s most comprehensive smartphone experience to-date, offering shape-shifting design, immersive displays and PC-like multitasking features, in addition to advanced camera technology and powerful mobile processors.

Galaxy Z Flip4, the Ultimate Self-expression Tool Inside Out

Galaxy Z Flip4 can capture, watch and connect longer between charges with the expanded 3,700mAh battery. With Super Fast Charging, now supported on Z Flip4, charge up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes, keeping users connected when they’re running low.

With the slimmer hinge, straightened edges, contrasting hazed back glass and glossy metal frames, the design is our most refined yet. The users can fully customize the Z Flip4 inside and out, with Galaxy Themes on both Cover and Main Screen to complement their style with custom fonts, icons and designs. Plus, users can create their own Cover Screen with new clock designs and backgrounds in various formats such as images, GIFs and even video.

Shoot hands-free video or capture full group selfies at various angles by partially folding Z Flip4 to activate FlexCam. These can even be enjoyed on users’ favorite apps. Thanks to Samsung’s partnership with Meta, FlexCam is optimized for the most popular social platforms, including Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook. Do more than ever with Z Flip4 by taking high-quality selfies right from the Cover Screen by leveraging the main camera with the upgraded Quick Shot. Start high-quality video recording in Quick Shot mode and then seamlessly switch to Flex mode to continue recording hands-free without stopping the video – ideal for content creators and vloggers. The users are now able to take selfies in Portrait Mode and see preview in actual photo ratio when using Quick Shot. With an upgraded camera equipped with a 65 percent brighter sensor powered by the Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform, photos and videos are crisper and more stable – day or night.

Z Flip4 is crafted to go truly hands-free – doing more without ever opening the phone. Make calls, reply to texts, and even control the SmartThings Scene widget, all from the Cover Screen.

Galaxy Z Fold4, a Multi-tasking Powerhouse with Ultimate Performance

The Galaxy Z Fold4 is the result of Samsung Galaxy’s enduring smartphone innovation and our most powerful smartphone yet. Z Fold4 combines Samsung’s collective mobile technology expertise to create a device with increased functionality whether opened, closed, or in Flex mode. Furthermore, it is the first device to ship with Android 12L, a special version of Android created by Google for large-screen experiences, including foldables.

Multitasking on Z Fold4 is easier than ever, so users can get more done on the move. The new Taskbar provides a layout similar to your PC, offering access to your favorite and recent apps. Multitasking is also more intuitive, thanks to new swipe gestures. Instantly switch full-screen apps to pop-up windows or split your screen in half for more ways to multitask.

Samsung’s partnerships with Google and Microsoft take multitasking to the next level. Google apps, including Chrome and Gmail now support drag-and-drop, allowing users to quickly copy and paste links, photos and more from one app to another. With Google Meet, users can now connect with more people while enjoying virtual co-activities, including co-watching videos on YouTube or playing games together on a video call. Microsoft’s full Office suite and Outlook take advantage of the foldable display, providing more information on the screen and faster ways to interact with the content. The multitasking experience is complete with S Pen functionality, enabling on-the-go drawing and notetaking with streamlined storage inside the Standing Cover with Pen case.

Galaxy Z Fold4 takes stunning photos and videos with an upgraded 50MP wide lens and 30x Space Zoom lens. A variety of camera modes, including the larger Zoom map activated on Capture View Mode, Dual Preview, and Rear Cam Selfie are custom-built to take advantage of the unique form factor for increased capturing flexibility. And with the larger pixel size, a 23 percent brighter sensor, and enhanced processing power, users can capture clear images even at night.

Content is even more immersive and distinctive on the 7.6-inch Main Screen with a brighter screen, a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and a less visible Under Display Camera (UDC) featuring a new scatter-type sub-pixel arrangement. Popular social media apps like Facebook are optimized for the large-screen experience to make content more enjoyable. Or open your favorite streaming entertainment service apps like Netflix and watch hands-free with Flex mode. For non-optimized apps, users can even control the device without disrupting the content with the new Flex Mode Touchpad, offering accuracy while pausing, rewinding, and playing videos, or zooming in and out of content while the device is in Flex mode.

Games are snappier too thanks to the powerful Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform and hyper-fast 5G. With a slimmer hinge, lighter weight, and even narrower bezels, the wider screen enables easier one-handed interactions while using the Cover Screen.

Samsung continues its barrier-defying innovation journey to deliver the level of durability consumers expect, both in and out. With our Armor Aluminum frames and hinge cover along with exclusive Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ on the Cover Screen and rear glass, Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 are our toughest foldables ever. Durability of the Main Screen panel is also enhanced thanks to the optimized layer structure, helping to reduce damage from external shock. In addition, both Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 are equipped with IPX8 water resistance, so users can worry less if they get caught in the rain.

Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Premium Design with the Ultimate Listening Experience

Joining the Galaxy Z series are Galaxy Buds2 Pro – Samsung’s new top-of-the-line earbuds that provide the most immersive wireless audio experience with a new, compact design, and seamless connectivity that is perfect for any aspect of your everyday life.

Appreciate every musical interlude with superior Hi-Fi 24bit Audio, which offers high-dynamic range helping you feel connected to the content you’re listening to with crystal-clear resolution. With the new Samsung seamless codec(SSC HiFi), quality music is enabled to transfer without a pause, and the new coaxial 2-way speaker makes those sounds richer than ever.

The new compact, ergonomic design is 15 percent smaller, with a secure fit that is engineered to prevent rotation, making it the perfect fitness companion. Take calls on-the-go with powerful ANC to eliminate outside noise. The new Buds2 Pro allows users to escape into their own world and simultaneously stay connected to their life.

When you need to answer an urgent call while enjoying a gaming session or a movie on your tablet, the Buds2 Pro can seamlessly switch the audio connection to your phone with a touch of a finger. The Buds2 Pro now features Auto Switch to provide effortless transition from your favorite TV Show to take a call from your loved ones.

And if you happen to misplace your Buds2 Pro on your commute SmartThings Find now makes locating them fast and easy whether they’re inside their cradle or not.

 

Galaxy for the Planet 

Since the launch of the Galaxy S22 series, Samsung has incorporated recycled materials not just in our packaging, but also in the hardware of our new products. These are the first steps in our Galaxy for the Planet initiative, which includes our continued incorporation of recycled plastics and the creation of new materials in partnership with leading sustainability partners. As we continue to pursue innovations in sustainable manufacturing, we are proud to announce that more than 90% of the new Galaxy Buds2 Pro is made with recycled materials. The new Galaxy Z series also incorporates ocean-bound plastics into key components and 100 percent recycled paper for its packaging. We also reduced volume of the packaging up to 58% compared to the first-generation Galaxy foldables. This equates to an avoidance of approximately 10,000 tons of carbon emissions from transportation this year.

 

Pricing and Availability

Starting August 10, 10:00 PM to September 1, 2022, customers who pre-order the  Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 through samsung.com, can get freebies and discounts worth up to PHP 33,500. Customers can enjoy a FREE Standing Cover with Pen worth PHP 4,899 when they purchase the Galaxy Z Fold4, or a FREE Clear Slim Cover worth PHP 1,199 with the Galaxy Z Flip4. On top of that, customers can enjoy a FREE Super Fast Wireless Charger Duo worth PHP 4,599, 50% off on Galaxy Buds2 Pro and 30% off on Galaxy Watch5 Series, and 1 Year FULL PROTECTION Screen & Device worth PHP 9,499 with Samsung Care+.

Customers can also pre-order through Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online starting August 11 to September 1, 2022, to get as much as PHP 30,400 worth of freebies. Customers can enjoy a FREE Standing Cover with Pen worth PHP 4,899 and a Super Fast Wireless Charger worth PHP 3,099 when they pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold4. Customers to pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip4 can get a FREE Clear Slim Cover worth PHP 1,199, plus a Super Fast Wireless Charger Duo worth PHP 4,599. In addition, customers can enjoy 50% off on Galaxy Buds2 Pro and 30% off on Galaxy Watch5 Series, and 1 Year SCREEN PROTECTION worth up to PHP 7,880 with Samsung Care+.

Starting September 2, 2022, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro will be offered for PHP 12,990 in the colors Bora Purple, Graphite, and White on Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, select Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com, and MemoXpress Online. The Galaxy Z Flip4 will start at PHP 58,990.00 for the 128GB variant, PHP 62,990 for the 256GB variant and PHP 69,990 for the online-exclusive 512GB variant in Bora Purple, Pink Gold, Blue and Phantom Black, while the Galaxy Z Fold4 will be priced at PHP 98,990 and PHP 105,990 for the 256GB and 512GB variant respectively, plus, a 1TB samsung.com exclusive priced at PHP 119,990, in Gray Green and Phantom Black. Customers can also avail of the 256GB variant in Beige, exclusively released in samsung.com.

Pre-order today to September 1, 2022 to reveal a larger Galaxy! The Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4, and Buds2 Pro are all covered in further detail here, Samsung Experience Stores, and Authorized Samsung Stores and enjoy freebies and discounts worth up to PHP 6,400. Choose from a PHP 1,500 Token for Samsung mobile products or 50% off on Galaxy Buds2 Pro and 30% off on Galaxy Watch5 Series when they purchase the Galaxy Z Fold4 or Z Flip4.

The Galaxy Buds2 Pro will be available starting September 2, 2022 in Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, select Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online for PHP 12,990 in Bora Purple, Graphite and White. Unfold a greater Galaxy and pre-order today! Learn more about the Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4 and Buds2 Pro here.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.

 

 

 

August 11, 2022 by