Experience what makes a vivo smartphone best in its class on Shopee’s Tech Thursdays

Go ahead and upgrade your phones and enjoy the top-notch performance of vivo smartphones as the leading smartphone brand is offering up to P5,000 off of select models on Shopee’s Tech Thursdays until November 25.

For those looking for new devices that can keep up with you, this is the perfect time to experience what makes a vivo smartphone best in its class as the sale is offering great discounts on models such as the Y12s, Y20i 2021, Y20s G (4GB+128GB), and many more.

With its 6.51-inch Halo Full View display, the vivo Y12s delivers HD+ resolution (1600 x 720) that allows for wide and immersive view for both streaming and gaming while filtering blue light to prevent eye strain. This, coupled a side fingerprint scanner, a robust 5,000mAh battery, an AI Dual Camera at the rear (13MP+2MP) and an 8MP front camera, ticks off everything an everyday user will need for their new phones without breaking the bank—as the vivo Y12s is currently offered at a special sale price of P5,999 from an original price of P6,499 plus a P100 off voucher for a total of P600 in savings.

Meanwhile, those who require a phone with a little more oomph in their devices but still has that affordable price tag, the vivo Y20i 2021 is the perfect companion. The phone comes with a MediaTek Helio P35 processor for unstoppable performance, alongside a 4GB RAM, and 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, is now being offered at P7,299 from its original price of P7,499 plus a P300 off voucher for a total of P500 in savings.

And for those looking for a gaming smartphone that can keep up with them but will not break the bank, the vivo Y20s G (4GB + 128GB) is perfect with its 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, an 8 MP front camera, and triple rear cameras. Get this smartphone for only P7,999, a steep discount from its original P8,999 price plus a P300 off voucher for a total of P1,300 in savings.

Other models currently on offer with amazing deals are the V20 which is down to P15,999 from P19,999 on top of a P1,000 voucher for a P5,000 total savings, the Y31 at P11,999 from P12,999 plus P500 off voucher for a total of P1,500 savings, the Y20s G (6GB+128GB) for P8,999 from P9,999 plus P300 off voucher for a total of P1,300 savings, and an exclusive Shopee deal for the Y1s at P4,799 from P5,499 plus P100 off voucher for a total of P800 savings.

Model	Original Price (PHP)	Shopee Tech Thursdays (PHP)
V20	19,999	15,999
Y31	12,999	11,999
Y20s G (6GB+128GB)	9,999	8,999
Y20s G (4GB+128GB)	8,999	7,999
Y20i 2021	7,499	7,299
Y12s	6,499	5,999
Y1s	5,499	4,799

Enjoy more discounts with vouchers of up to P1,000 off for a minimum spend to get even better deals and get nationwide free shipping with every purchase. And get a P500 OFF midnight voucher for a minimum spend of P4,000 every Thursday until to November 25 from 12 am-2 am, limited to 500 collections.

·       P50 OFF voucher (no min spend)

·       P100 OFF voucher (min spend 4000)

·       P300 OFF voucher (min spend 5000)

·       P500 OFF voucher (min spend 9000)

·       P1000 OFF voucher (for V20 only)

For more details on the Shopee Tech Thursday sale, visit vivo Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow vivo Philippines’ official page on Shopee to get updated on promo announcements and check out www.vivoglobal.ph for more product information.

Use PayMaya and Get 20% OFF on The Fact BTS Photobook

PayMaya is giving BTS fans all over the country an exclusive 20% discount on the coveted The Fact BTS Photobook when you purchase this collector’s item using safe and convenient payments via PayMaya from September 4-12, 2021.  

 

No matter who your bias is, The Fact BTS Photobook is an amazing addition to your collection – compiling the K-Pop group’s special photos from the “MTV Unplugged Presents: BTS” and “2020 The Fact Music Awards.” 

 

With PayMaya, not only can you get your hands on your favorite K-Pop group’s merch in a hassle-free way, you also get the best value for your money. Originally priced at P2,600, you can now get this photobook for only P2,080. All you need is to use your PayMaya app for your everyday transactions.  

By simply completing any of these single-receipt transactions with PayMaya worth at least P1,000, you’ll receive a 20% discount voucher which you can use when purchasing The Fact BTS Photobook online!

1. Use your PayMaya app to pay for your utility, insurance, or even credit card bills from the comforts of your home. 
2. Purchase your essentials online whether via the PayMaya Mall or at your go-to website and pay with your PayMaya-registered mobile number, your virtual or physical PayMaya card for hassle-free shopping.  
3. Pay via PayMaya QR or with your physical PayMaya card for safe, contactless transactions at your favorite establishments.  
4. Buy gaming pins or even lifestyle vouchers on PayMaya’s in-app shop which you can enjoy for yourself or share with your loved ones as a special treat! 
5. Enjoy a convenient way to reload your Easytrip or Autosweep RFID, or purchase other travel products on the PayMaya app’s travel button.  

 

Once you make any of these qualifying purchases from September 4-12, you’ll get a voucher on your PayMaya app containing a unique code, which you can use to avail of the 20% discount when purchasing The Fact BTS Photobook at https://mrkt.paymaya.com/.

 

And that’s it! With this awesome promo, not only did you enjoy exclusive discounts for that K-Pop merch you’ve been eyeing, you also get to take advantage of safer and more convenient transactions for your everyday essentials – whether it’s for purchasing gaming pins, paying for bills, or shopping for your groceries. Everything is easier and more rewarding, with your PayMaya app in hand. 

 

To enjoy a hassle-free and rewarding experience when purchasing your favorite K-pop merch or your daily essentials, download the PayMaya app now at https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133 and register an account.  

  

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, enterprises, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is the leading payments processor for "everyday" merchants in key industries such as retail, food, transportation, utilities, and eCommerce.   

  

PayMaya provides more than 38 million registered users with access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Customers can conveniently cash in, pay, cash out, and remit through its over 300,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of 55,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services.   

  

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

Huawei Freebuds 4: Unboxing and First Impression

Last month, Huawei released 4 newest wearables and a fitness scale! The Huawei WATCH 3, Freebuds 4, MateView GT, and Scale 3. 

The Huawei FreeBuds 4 is the brand’s latest open-fit ANC earphones and has been getting praised for its enhanced open-fit ANC 2.0, comfortable wearing experience and amazing audio quality. It’s bass enhancement combined with the 14.3mm large dynamic unit, allows the headset to maintain a consistently high level of sound quality. 

I finally got my own Huawei freebuds 4 and I was very excited to test it out. 

 

But first it’s time to unbox it!

 

The Huawei Freebuds 4 comes in a white box with the Huawei branding in gold and a photo of the Freebuds 4 on front.

Lifting up the box reveals the Huawei Freebuds 4 case and underneath you’ll find some are paper documents including a quick start guide, warranty card and safety information. 

The Freebuds 4 unit inside its charging case and you also get a USB A to USB-C charging cable.

The FreeBuds 4 are available in ceramic white and silver frost colorways. I have the ceramic white version which is clean and classic. Those who want a more daring, shiny finish should check out the silver frost version instead.  The case has a smooth finish but can be slippery so if you could find a pouch or case, best to get one. 

 

The design of HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 integrates both design and technology to provide a comfortable and stylish wearing experience. With the ergonomic simulation and lightweight design, users can wear the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 for a long period of time without any discomfort. 

Also, the curved design and colors turn the earphones into a fashion accessory. The key to comfort lies in HUAWEI FreeBuds 4’s emphasis on details and its pursuit of form and function. Thanks to the ergonomic simulation system grounded by 10,000+ human ear models, and the extensive stress simulation test on eight parts of the ear, the comfort assessment of HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 is conducted objectively to guarantee optimal wearing comfort for every user.

 

The charging case of the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 adopts a symmetrically round design. Coupled with the exquisite design, it embodies the relentless pursuit of art and design. Inspired by the innate characteristics of the circle, the round charging case overall exhibits a simplistic yet sophisticated feel.

PAIRING AND CONTROLS

Connecting the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 with nearby devices is very simple. Thanks to the proximity Bluetooth connection, when users open the charging case for the first time, the earphones will automatically enter pairing mode and nearby Huawei devices will be able to discover the earphones. This fast and convenient pairing method also supports PC, providing an easier method for consumers to pair their earphones to PCs.

 

If its already been paired it with another device, just press the side button on the case for around two seconds until the LED light starts blinking, then can pair it as normal.

 

For those using Huawei smartphones, pairing is almost automatic and it will recognize the FreeBuds 4 right away when it enters pairing mode. I was also happy to discover that the FreeBuds 4 can maintain up to two active Bluetooth connections so you don’t have to manually switch from your phone to your laptop or tablet.

 

Then there’s Ai Life, Huawei’s all-in-one app which you could download from the Huawei APPGallery to unlock more features of the Freebuds 4. 

 

The Huawei Freebuds features intuitive touch controls so you don’t have to reach for your phone to pause or change the volume or answer a call.

To pause/play whatever you’re listening to or watching all you have to do is double-tap on the earphone stem. Do a long press to answer an incoming call and long press on either earbud turns ANC off or on. To adjust the volume simply slide up or down on the earphone stem. It also has wear detection which means it will automatically stop when you remove it and resume one you put it back on.

 

NOTABLE FEATURES:

Earphones could mean more than just music listening or voice call and the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 reshapes what a pair of earphones could achieve, offering users to enjoy a new lifestyle with better entertainment. HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 feature a high-sensitivity microphone, which can record high resolution sound with a sample rate of up to 48 kHz, retaining the rich audio details. 

Live streaming is the new trend. To meet the needs of the streamers, HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 offer powerful audio pickup and noise cancellation to allow them to start streaming anywhere. Also, users can turn on the Voices Mode in HUAWEI AI Life app to enhance the voice and reduce the environmental noise, so the viewers can hear the streamer’s voice clearly.

 

For gamers the HUAWEI Freebuds 4 supports Low Latency Mode, which is perfect for users who require quick reactions when playing games. With the new game audio coding, HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 can achieve delay as low as 150ms in game. 

That’s it for my unboxing and initial impressions of the Huawei Freebuds 4. I’m excited to try out all its features. I'll have my full review soon!

 

Say goodbye to dry chapped lips with Mentholatum LipCare products

Did you know that a person consumes several lbs. of lip product, including lip balm, in her lifetime? Lip Pure by Mentholatum products are made with 100% food grade ingredients and natural extracts to protect and condition lips AND make them safe for you to wear and reapply several times a day. 

 

Mentholatum Lip Pure comes in two variants, which are in a minimalist-looking bullet format.

Mentholatum Lip Pure Fragrance Free is made with 100% food grade ingredients, including natural beeswax that provide moisturizing care for the most sensitive lips. These balms also contain powerful antioxidants such as Royal Jelly extract and Manuka Honey. What they don't contain are fragrances, colorants, and preservatives. 

Mentholatum Lip Pure Botanical Oils are made with 100% food grade ingredients and 6 natural botanical oils. This lip balm has natural beeswax and six types of natural ingredients such as Shea Butter Oil, Almond Oil, Aloe Extract and Jojoba Plant Oil for deep hydration and long-lasting moisture.

You can wear these lip balms alone or under any lip product. Apply it before you put on your lipstick or after you've applied all your skincare products. Your lips deserve the same TLC as your skin. If you're looking for affordable and moisturizing all-natural lip balms, check out Mentholatum Lip Pure.

 

Say goodbye to dry chapped lips with Mentholatum LipCare products that provide superior hydration. They are available at Watsons, Shopee, Lazada, and Zalora.

 

Huawei is holding an exclusive back-to-school sale where you can score huge discounts and great deals

The most wonderful time of the year is near and what better way to welcome it than to upgrade your PC or get a new one! Starting September 3, Huawei is holding an exclusive back-to-school sale where you can score huge discounts and great deals. 

 

The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 2021 features a 10th Generation IntelCore i3 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage. It also highlights a beautiful 15.6 FullView display that is TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free certified. The anti-glare even helps to reduce eye strain from Blue light. And designed with portability in mind, this laptop weighs only 1.53kgs and has a thickness of 16.9mm. Purchase this at any Huawei Experience Stores, or through the Huawei Online Store, flagship stores on Lazada and Shopee for only PHP 31,999 and get exciting freebies such as the HUAWEI Night Light (Moon) worth PHP 999 to complete your work-from-home setup and a handy Huawei Thermos worth PHP 899 so you can stay hydrated throughout the day. 

 

Another variant that is equally powerful is the HUAWEI MateBook D 14 2021 i3 processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage which you can get for only PHP 34,999 at the Huawei Online Store, or flagship stores on Lazada and Shopee. It will also come with free gifts such as the HUAWEI Night Light (Moon) worth PHP 999 and a HuaweiThermos worth PHP 899. In line with the rest of the MateBook family, the HUAWEI MateBook D 14 comes with a HUAWEI FullView Display. Measuring at just 4.8mm thin, three ultra-thin bezels frame the display, resulting in an outstanding 84% screen-to-body ratio. The lightweight chassis is accentuated by a streamlined design with curved edges to produce a sleeker look.

 

But if you’re looking for the best deal to-date, check out the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 2021 i5 with 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD storage featuring an 11th Generation in Mystic Silver for only PHP 46,999. Add it to your cart at the Huawei Online Store or flagship stores on Lazada or Shopee. 

 

In line with this series is the HUAWEI MateBook 14 powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H processor for only P50,999 at the Huawei Online Store, or flagship stores on Lazada and Shopee. It reads and writes blisteringly fast as it has 8GB RAM with 512GB SSD in storage. With its Radeon™ Graphics, you can make editing videos and retouching images a breeze which enables users to have complete creative control.

 

The HUAWEI MateBook 14 AMD is packed with an extraordinary 56 watts battery which can get you through your day, may it be all-day meetings or back-to-back classes. Always on-the-go?  A 15 minute charge is already good for 2.5 hours of use. It is also designed using Huawei’s own energy-saving technology. 

 

Here are more offers and gifts at the Back-To-School Sale on Lazada, Shopee, Huawei Online Store and Huawei Experience Stores this September:

 

CATEGORY	PRODUCT	FREEBIES	BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROMO	LINKS
MATEBOOK D Series	MateBook D 15 i5 10th Gen, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage	Huawei WiFi AX3 worth P1,599	39,999	Huawei Online Store Lazada Shopee
	MateBook D 14 i5 10th Gen, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage		42,999	Huawei Online Store Lazada Shopee
MATEBOOK 14	MateBook 14 i5  11th Gen, 8GB RAM, 512 GB SSD Storage		59,999	Huawei Online Store Lazada Shopee
TABLET	MatePad Pro 12.6	Huawei Smart Keyboard worth P6,999 Huawei M-Pencil worth P5,999 Huawei WiFi AX3 worth P1,599	55,999	Huawei Online Store Lazada Shopee
	MatePad Pro 10.8		44,999	Huawei Online Store Lazada Shopee
	MatePad	-	17,999	Huawei Online Store Lazada Shopee
AUDIO	Freebuds 4i	-	3,299	Huawei Online Store Lazada Shopee

 

Learn more about the back-to-school promo by visiting Huawei Philippines official pages.