Xiaomi announces the release of three breathtaking smartphones in its Mi 11 series

 

Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced the release of three breathtaking smartphones in its Mi 11 series: Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i, and Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite (4G). Alongside were presented two new ecosystem products, Mi Smart Band 6 – the latest edition of Xiaomi’s ultra-popular fitness wearable, as well as the brand new smart home cinema – Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro. Xiaomi keeps expanding its suite of smart life offerings, making new experiences available to global consumers and making life more convenient.

 

●      Mi 11 Ultra – Xiaomi’s top-of-the-line flagship revolutionizing smartphone photography and videography

●      Mi 11i – Sleek performance powerhouse merging superb display with Dolby Atmos® 

●      Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite – Ultra-slim and feather-lite smartphone built to complement your style

●      Mi Smart Band 6 – Latest iteration of the world’s best-selling smart band featuring a large 1.56” display, SpO₂ measurement capabilities¹ and more fitness models

●      Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro – A new type of a home cinema with FHD and HDR10 support, omni-directional keystone correction and smart connectivity

 

Mi 11 Ultra: Xiaomi’s top-of-the-line flagship revolutionizes smartphone photography and videography

 

Mi 11 Ultra marks a major milestone in professional smartphone photography and videography continuing the pioneering legacy of Mi 10 Ultra. An enthusiast powerhouse with Xiaomi’s most powerful pro-grade triple camera setup to date, powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 mobile platform, gorgeous quad-curved 120Hz AMOLED display, revolutionary 67W wired and wireless turbo charging (100% charge in 36 mins²) – Mi 11 Ultra is not only a real pocket-sized film studio, but a premium flagship with all the attributes needed to please even the most demanding power user. All of the phone’s three lenses support 8K 24fps video, ensuring excellent picture quality and accurate, dynamic light and shadow representation. Its display offers a true-to-life viewing experience with Dolby Vision®, HDR10+ and 1.07 billion color representation support. Mi 11 Ultra also features a one-of-a-kind 1.1” AMOLED rear display doubling as an always-on display, notification window, a preview screen for selfies and more. 

 

Mi 11 Ultra will be available at 12GB + 256GB variant.

 

 

Mi 11i: Sleek performance powerhouse merges superb display with Dolby Atmos® audio

Mi 11i offers an outstanding flagship-level performance with the powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 mobile platform. Its advanced 5nm process technology offers higher performance while demanding less energy. The device shines with a fresh new look and slim and compact design. Contrary to the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i features a flat screen display while its premium glass body, 7.8mm thickness and redesigned side-mounted fingerprint scanner offer a more comfortable grip and feel for the user. Its 6.67” AMOLED DotDisplay boasts one of the smallest punch hole front camera cutouts at 2.76mm. HDR10+ support, 120Hz refresh and 360Hz touch sampling rates as well as dual speakers and Dolby Atmos®  - a first for Xiaomi smartphones -  allow for an unparalleled audio/visual experience. Large 4,520mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging keeps the device powered up throughout the day so you can kiss low battery anxiety goodbye. 

 

Mi 11i will be available at two storage variants: 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. 

 

 

Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite: Ultra-slim and feather-lite smartphone built to complement your style

Designed for young trendsetters, Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite come with an ultra-slim light design, weighing no more than 159g and just 6.81mm thin to offer a more comfortable and lightweight in-hand feel. Both phones tout a triple rear camera array with a 64MP main camera, and with one-click AI cinema modes, the devices provide a nimble and user-friendly experience that enables anyone to take professional grade pictures and videos with minimal effort. Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite are works of beauty with true craftsmanship and a rich color palette. In addition, Mi 11 Lite 5G debuts the newly announced Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 780G³ , ensuring powerful performance and utmost productivity. 

 

Mi 11 Lite 5G comes in two variants, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB while Mi 11 Lite comes in 6GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB storage options.

 

Keeping Users One Step Ahead with Mi Smart Band 6

Being the latest edition to Xiaomi’s most popular wearable line, the all-new Mi Smart Band 6 sports a stunning 1.56’’ large full screen AMOLED display that offers 326PPI crystal-clear resolution and approximately 50% more screen space than its predecessor⁴. This perfect workout companion doubled its fitness mode options to include a total of 30 fun and challenging workout types while also offering auto-detection for 6 common fitness activities. It also incorporates an array of health functions, including SpO₂ measurement, heart rate monitoring, enhanced sleep tracking functions and more¹. 

 

Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro – Putting the “Smart” in Smart Home Cinema

 

Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro brings cinematic adventures to users’ homes. It offers an outstanding 1920 x 1080 FHD picture quality, up to 1300 ANSI lumens high brightness, and HDR10 support for enhanced color contrast. It also sports in-built 10W speakers with DTS-HD and Dolby Audio™ support for stunning audio performance. The device supports omni-directional keystone correction, taking the fastidious job of positioning the screen out of the user's hands. Running on the Android TV™ system, Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro offers endless entertainment, and is enabled with Chromecast and Google Assistant support⁵. The voice command capability puts the device a new hub to users’ connected homes. 

 

Local pricing and availability of the launched products will be announced at a later date. Please stay tuned to Xiaomi’s official website and information portal at https://www.mi.com/ph/, or follow their official Facebook or Instagram pages for other exciting updates.

 

High-res product images can be found here: Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i, Mi 11 Lite 5G, Mi 11 Lite, Mi Smart Band 6, Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro.

 

Product one-pagers can be found here: Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i, Mi 11 Lite 5G, Mi 11 Lite, Mi Smart Band 6, Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro. 

 

TikTokers can show off their creativity and what makes them awesome with the Galaxy A12 and A02s

TikTok has become the app of choice for Gen Z. The platform is an endless source of entertaining videos—inspiring young people to become social media superstars on their own.^[1] Samsung is encouraging Gen Z to bring their imagination to life and become content creators with the #AwesomePosesUnleashed TikTok Challenge. 

 

This follows Samsung’s TikTok challenge with SB19 in 2020, where they invited the P-Pop boy band’s fans to share their #AwesomeGrooves on the platform.

 

This year, creators are invited to show everyone how awesome they are with their most creative poses through the #AwesomePosesUnleashed effect featuring the SB19 minis. The challenge will run from April 2 to 30. Participants will get a chance to win e-vouchers, or an opportunity to join an online meet and greet with the boys and receive signed photocards.^[2]

 

Awesome is for everyone

TikTokers can show off their creativity and what makes them awesome with the Galaxy A12 and A02s. The latest additions to the Galaxy A-series let creators produce viral content with its cool features, all at an affordable price.

 

The Galaxy A12 has a 48MP Quad Camera and 8MP front lens that can shoot all types of videos, whether it’s a dance challenge, a hilarious skit, or a drool-worthy cooking clip. The Galaxy A02s has all the tools that can help Gen Z gather hundreds of hearts on TikTok, led by its Triple Camera setup and 5MP selfie lens.

 

Both the Galaxy A12 and A02s have a 6.5-inch Infinity-V Display with HD+ technology so Gen Z can watch their favorite creators and discover the next big trend. They can watch all day and not run out of power as both the Galaxy A12 and A02s also have a long-lasting 5,000mAh battery life paired with a 15W Fast Chargingtechnology.

 

The Galaxy A12 6/128GB is priced at PHP 9,990 SRP and the 4/128GB version for PHP 7,990 SRP. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A02s comes with 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage for just PHP 6,990 SRP. 

 

Want to become the next viral sensation? Join Samsung’s #AwesomePosesUnleashed TikTok Challenge and get the chance to meet SB19 here.

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^[1] https://digiday.com/marketing/every-kid-wants-influencer-tiktok-taking-off-gen-z/

 

^[2] DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-116295 Series of 2021

Churches organize ‘Visita Iglesia’ online, accept donations with PayMaya

As Filipinos spend the second Lenten season under community quarantine, Roman Catholics can not only still continue observing the Holy Week tradition of “Visita Iglesia” as churches and religious organizations go online but also opt to donate with the help of PayMaya. 

 

Mary Immaculate Parish - Levitown, Baguio Cathedral, Basilica Minore del Santo Nino Cebu, Sacred Heart Cebu, Saint Joseph the Worker Parish Iloilo, Marian Orchard Faith Foundation Batangas, Caritas Manila, and Feast Ortigas are just some of the Philippine Churches and religious organizations who are organizing online Visita Iglesia activities this Holy Week. Filipinos can donate to these churches even while at home by simply scanning the QR code displayed in their social media page using their PayMaya app or go to their organization’s website to be able to make donations and other financial contributions using cards and e-Wallets.

 

 

To date, more than 80 churches and religious organizations across the country have already adopted PayMaya’s end-to-end cashless solutions including Digital QR, PayMaya Checkout online payment gateway and digital invoicing solutions, allowing their respective congregations to contribute to their mission using the scan-to-pay feature of the PayMaya app or via any Visa, Mastercard, and JCB credit, debit, and prepaid card.

 

“Most aspects of our lives have been upended by the pandemic, but many sectors have found ways to continue delivering services. Our churches and religious organizations play an important role in our country's recovery and we are proud to empower them with innovative solutions that can help them stay connected with their congregations,” PayMaya Founder and CEO Orlando B. Vea said.

 

Since mass gathering is restricted under the recent quarantine guidelines of the government, churches and religious organizations have adapted to the times by bringing the Visita Iglesia and other Holy Week activities online through their social media and other video platforms.

 

To start supporting the missions of your local church and religious organizations via contactless donations, simply download the PayMaya app at https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133 and register for an account.

 

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country including "everyday" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants as well as government agencies and units.  

 

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides over 28 million Filipinos with access to financial services. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 200,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. 

 

Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 37,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with 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.

Masungi Georeserve Siblings Billie and Ann Dumaliang call on more youth to care for the environment

If youve been to Masungi Georeserve, Home to massive limestone formations & plant and animal species, the Masungi Georeserve in Baras, Rizal.

 

Known to many as an ecotourism site, the real journey of the acclaimed Masungi Georeserve is a story to behold. Billie & Ann grew up loving and enjoying the scenery of their area since they were kids. Before it became a sanctuary, the assault of poachers and landgrabbers caused severe damage to its flora and fauna. 

 

Inspired by their mutual love for the land, and by the example of their father, the sisters took up the call to act. Billie left a profitable brand manager position and locked arms with her sister Ann and expanded their family’s efforts to fight for the land they love. The two sisters then launched an expedition to reclaim and restore the forest and protect it, at all costs. 

“There is a lot of opportunity to make a difference in the environment field. There is momentum, and while it is very difficult, it is also very rewarding and fulfilling.” Said the sisters in a recent interview. When asked about the dangers in the field that they operate in, they said, “Yes, there are indeed inherent risks to conservation work. We manage these risks through learning best practices from the experts and our mentors, and also by forming alliances. It is important to assess each situation differently and react appropriately, when the need arises.”

Dubbed as among the ‘women masters’ for PLDT Home’s Women’s Month Campaign, the two sisters share their excitement in telling their story to inspire and call on other women to become champions of the environment, as well. Billie shares, “I am proud that even despite our physical limitations, we can do as much as men can. We are honored to be recognized as champions and to be with other amazing women who, like us, are very passionate in empowering our generation through our collective advocacies.”

 

Asked about the importance of having connections and influencing one another, the sisters added, “We recognize that we cannot win these fights alone. We need the help of all sectors to be able to create long-lasting change for the landscape we are trying to conserve. It is important to come together with different people like women and mothers to be able to change mindsets and cultivate new behaviors.”

 

Be inspired, connect and learn how, like Billie and Ann, you can be a champion too. Watch their masterclass video on PLDT Home’s YouTube page here.

 

Make moments at home with your loved ones more meaningful with Samsung’s 4-day Easter Sale!

Celebrating Easter may be a little different this year but one thing remains—this holiday gives families a chance to rest and spend quality time with each other. Speaking of quality time, make moments at home with your loved ones more meaningful with Samsung’s 4-day Easter Sale!

 

From April 1 to 4, Samsung offers discounts and bundled promos this Easter on select products, from Smart TVs and soundbars, to digital appliances, and even smartphones and tablets. Here are Samsung’s Easter deals you wouldn’t want to miss out on:

 

Grab home-theater essentials at a lower price during Samsung’s 4-Day Easter Sale. Save up to Php 17,499 when purchasing select 55- and 65-inch Samsung Crystal UHD TVs bundled with a Soundbar to complete the immersive viewing experience.

 

Saving up for a major home appliance purchase? Enjoy up to 37% off on select digital appliances from any Samsung-authorized online partner. Now is also the perfect time for an upgrade with special discounts on the Samsung Window-Type Inverter Air Conditioner, Top Mount No Frost Refrigerator, Top Load Fully Automatic Washing Machine, Jet Stick Vacuum Cleaner, and Air Purifier. You can also get two 34sqm Air Purifier bundle for Php 19,965 only this Easter!

 

Plan your purchase wisely with great deals and offers on the latest premium and innovative Galaxy devices.

 

Buy the new Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G and get a free 45mm Galaxy Watch3 in silver worth Php 20,990. Customers who purchase the Galaxy S21+ 5G and Galaxy S21 5G will get a free 41mm Galaxy Watch3 in silver worth Php 18,990 and a Galaxy Watch Active2 worth Php 11,990, respectively. While the Galaxy Note20 Series and Galaxy S20 FE offer discounts up to Php 5,000. The Galaxy A01, Galaxy A01 Core, and Galaxy A02s are also available with a buy one, get the second unit at 50% off deal. 

 

Score work-from-home essentials with Galaxy Tabs. Customers can avail up to Php 5,000 discount on the Galaxy Tab S7 Series and Tab A 8.0.

 

Exclusive online deals in Samsung.com await customers including up to 33% off on Galaxy Buds Live or Galaxy Buds+, 30% off on 90 sqm Air Purifier, and more! Cash discounts are not valid in conjunction with other cash discounts being offered in some stores.

 

Easter deals have never been this big! Know more about the great deals during Samsung’s 4-Day Easter Sale by visiting Samsung.com.

TECNO Mobile drops the price of TECNO Spark 6 Go to P4999!

TECNO Spark 6 Go which is known for its 5000 mAh battery to gamers and vloggers alike, drops its price from P5,490 to P4,999!

Everyone needs a smartphone these days, not just for communication, but also as an integral tool for work, learning, entertainment, e-commerce, and more. TECNO Mobile’s sleek TECNO Spark 6 Go AI-powered smartphone, which was launched in the Philippine market last year, has been able to provide affordability, durability, and reliability, meeting the evolving needs of its consumers. Now, in order to become accessible to even more Filipinos, TECNO Mobile drops the price of TECNO Spark 6 Go, from P5,490 to P4,999!

 Enjoy media with ease

 

TECNO Spark 6 Go comes with a large 6.52” HD resolution screen that allows users to watch movies, browse the internet, and play games in full detail, on a convenient, compact device. Its Audio Share function allows up to 3 Bluetooth speakers or 2 Bluetooth headphones to connect at the same time. This makes it possible for you to share your music and other audio with friends, or enjoy it privately with your special someone, whenever you want to.

Shoot awesome photos every time 

TECNO Spark 6 Go’s camera is fitted with AI Beauty Mode and 18 AI Scene Detection features that allow you to shoot outstanding images. Take great selfies anytime, and anywhere with its 6-layer AI beauty image processing capability, and shoot rich and vibrant photos using the rear camera’s all-new 18 AI scene detection software. 

 Stay confident and secure

The smartphone is equipped with a built-in AI Dual to Unlock feature, which can be used for both face-unlock and fingerprint scanning. This has been meticulously tested to ensure that all files on your device remain private and secure at all times. 

Never run out of power

The smartphone’s 5000 mAh battery allows for up to 36 days of standby time. It is also capable of up to 24 hours of calling, 19 hours of web browsing, 25 hours of video playback, 125 hours of music, or 15 hours of gaming, all on a single charge. 

TECNO Spark 6 Go comes in two models, Spark 6 Go (KE5) with 2GB+32GB memory priced at P3,990, and Spark 6 Go (KE5K) with 4GB+64GB memory now priced at P4,990. You can also choose between three attractive Spark 6 Go color options - Aqua Blue, Ice Jadeite, and Mystery White. TECNO Spark 6 Go is available nationwide at the  TECNO Mobile’s partner retail stores  and soon at TECNO Mobile’s Official Store in Shopee. 

Another must-see smartphone from TECNO Mobile is CAMON 16 for only P7,990. CAMON 16 is equipped with a 48MP Ultra Quad Camera, with a four-camera lens combination - A Bokeh Depth of Field Lens, an AI Lens, a Macro Lens, and a 48MP Main Lens with 79-degree wide-angle view. It has an Ultra Night Lens with 1-second image processing, anti-over exposure, and AI portrait segment features for improved photography in low light conditions. CAMON 16 has a large RAM and ROM capacity of 128GB+6GB, allowing users to store thousands of photos and music files, or several HD movies and apps for entertainment on the go. It supports 18W fast charging, with advanced protection technology that ensures automatic regulation of charging inputs to protect and prolong the hardware and software of the device. 

 

For more updates, visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph, and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook.

 

Let's build the habit of proper hygiene and keep our loved ones safe and healthy with Unilever Hygiene 101 Kit

The pandemic have changed the way we think about hygiene since it struck last year. I have been carrying alcohol and sanitizer when I leave the house, with face mask and face shield on. This has been my daily routine everyday when I go out or do my grocery shopping. Since COVID-19 has upended our daily routines, our future plans, and our lifestyles.

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Its essential to practice self-care to take care of our emotional health and well-being too. Incorporate some exercise everyday. You can download some 30 mins of walking or zumba in Youtube. Take your Vitamin C, Vitamin D3 and Zinc. Drink 8 glasses of water everyday to rehydrate your body. Wash your hands before and after you eat. Sleep 8 hours a day. Practice good oral hygiene. 

Clean and disinfect your house everyday. Spray some disinfectant to surfaces. Buy an antibacterial laundry powder to wash your clothes. 

Stay safe and healthy with these Unilever products: 

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Join the hygiene 101 sale on March 27 on Shopee! Get Unilever must have hygiene products up to 50% OFF -plus discounted bundles, free gifts, discount vouchers and more! Lets build the habit of proper hygiene and keep our loved ones safe and healthy! 

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The hygiene 101 campaign is part of Unilever’s commitment to protect communities by educating and encouraging good hygiene habits. While COVID-19 is still here. It’s important to stay vigilant and mindful of our actions. 

 

Unilever PH in partnership with the Philippine Public Health Association, aim to remind Filipinos of the hygiene habits that they’ve built over the year and to incorporate them into new normal lifestyles.

Again, you can shop your homecare at Unilever Official Store in Shopee!

For best deals and discounts download the Shopee app for free from the App store or Google Play.

Get ready to add to cart this March 27 at Shopee’s Mega Free Shipping Day

Its time to check out once again guys with Shopee's Mega Free Shipping sale!

Looking to splurge a little this weekend? Are you thinking of finally checking out items sitting in your cart? This Saturday, you can shop all you want with all the deals available at Shopee’s Mega Free Shipping Sale.

 

Aside from free shipping, you can enjoy big cashbacks, ₱1 deals, and discounts up to 90% off on Shopee Mall brands. You can also win up to ₱200,000 by tuning in to GMA 7 and Shopee Live this March 27. 

 Here are some ways to maximize all the perks at Shopee’s Mega Free Shipping Sale: 

 

1)    Shop guilt-free and redeem free shipping vouchers

This March 27, add as many items as you want to your cart and enjoy free shipping vouchers with no minimum spend, available sitewide throughout the day. 

 

2)    Enjoy irresistible discounts and freebies from top brands

Watch out for awesome deals and discounts from your favorite local and international brands on Shopee Mall. Save up to 90% off on a wide array of products from top brands such as Huggies, Realme, Pampers, Olay, Garnier, and Xiaomi. You can also get freebies when you shop from P&G Beauty and Nestle, and discount vouchers worth ₱300 and ₱500 on Vivo. 

 

3)       Give back with Havaianas Philippines

For every purchase of flip-flops from the Havaianas Official Store, another pair will be donated to Project SMILE Foundation’s beneficiaries. Shop for a cause and show your support for frontliners, farmers, and people with disabilities by getting yourself a pair this March 27.

 

4)       Go cashless with ShopeePay and earn even more rewards

Going cashless isn’t just safe and convenient, it’s also more rewarding. On March 27, shop and pay bills with ShopeePay to enjoy more savings and special perks. Get all-day 15% cashback from participating shops and exclusive ₱1 deals from your favorite brands such as Jollibee, Bonchon, McDonald's, Domino's, and Gong Cha. Pay bills worth at least ₱600 to get 10% cashback. Meanwhile, shoppers who use ShopeePay to buy load/data and pay bills for the first time get to enjoy 20% cashback.

 

5)    Play games to de-stress and win exciting cash prizes

Shake off the week’s stress with Shopee Shake! On March 27, tune in to Sarap Diba on GMA 7 at 10:00 AM and play Shopee Shake for a chance to win ₱200,000. To join, simply open Shopee Shake in-app and shake your phone to get the most coins before time runs out.

 

Make the most out of your shopping experience with these tips! Get ready to add to cart this March 27 at Shopee’s Mega Free Shipping Day. Watch out for more surprises in store this 4.4 Mega Shopping Day as well. For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/m/4-4. 

 

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.