Archive for May 2022
More than 82 percent of the Filipino population, or 92.05 million people, utilize social media on a regular basis, according to We Are Social and Kepios. Of them, 9.6 percent are aged 13 to 17, while 12.8 percent are aged 18 to 24. These numbers represent Gen Z, a new generation of hustlers eager to share their lives online. With the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, Samsung is empowering them to be the next social media superstars.
The new smartphone is the ideal device for every Gen Z content creator looking to shoot viral-worthy Instagram reels and photos, YouTube vlogs, and TikTok videos.
The Galaxy A73 5G’s Quad Camera is designed for creators in mind, headlined by the 108MP Wide-Angle lens which captures more light and details for unmatched clarity. This is supported by a series of innovations to ensure that every shot is picture-perfect:
The 108MP remosaic and 12MP binning shots capture more details and brightness, while the Big Pixel Sensor reduces noise so photos are always clear. Hybrid Optic Zoom brings far-away subjects closer without losing image clarity.
Even Instagram Reels and TikTok videos look more professional with Optical Image Stabilization and advanced VDIS technology. They work in sync so footage is always stable and smooth. Enhanced HDR keeps details and colors vibrant, no matter the lighting condition.
Capture the crowd with the 12MP Ultra Wide Camera, customize focus with the 5MP Depth Camera and get closer to the details with the 5MP Macro Camera. The 32MP Front camera on the other hand captures high-resolution selfies and Instagram Stories. Creators may also go live wherever they are thanks to the smartphone’s IP67 rating, which makes it water and dust-resistant.
Social media superstars aren’t always creating content. They also spend time browsing social media to find inspiration and trending challenges. Viewers are transported around the world with the vibrant colors of the 6.7" Full HD+ Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O Display. Its 120Hz refresh rate improves video playback, scrolling, and switching between applications on the smartphone, making the viewing experience smooth and even more lifelike.
Samsung knows that online trends come quickly and change just as fast. The Galaxy A73 5G performs faster and smarter with the Snapdragon 778G 5G processor. When paired with ultra-fast 5G connectivity and a long-lasting 5,000mAh battery life, creators can keep up with all the latest challenges online. When the battery runs low, the 25W Super Fast Charging technology powers up the phone in just minutes.
Awesome Offers and Freebies for Everyone
Enjoy flexible payment terms with participating credit cards for as low as PHP 1,166.25/mo for 24 months for the Galaxy A73 5G. Pay via Home Credit for only PHP 1,202.00/mo at 0% interest for 18 months. Samsung Care+, a dedicated product support service covering accidental damages, repairs and more, will be available for FREE to cover 1-year of services for Galaxy A73 5G in select markets.
Do more of everything with a FREE Samsung Keyboard worth PHP 2,199, plus FREE 6 months of 100GB OneDrive Storage when you purchase the Galaxy A73 5G in Authorized Samsung stores nationwide. Starting May 1 to 31, get awesome game boosters to give you the edge! Buy the Galaxy A73 5G in Samsung.com and select Samsung Experience Stores to get the Mobile Legends Galaxy Chest which contains an exclusive Mobile Legends Box Sleeve, a Silicone Cover with Strap worth P1,999, a Mobile Legends Strap worth PHP 1,199, 5000 Mobile Legends Diamonds worth PHP 5,000, and surprise Mobile Legends merchandise.
The new Galaxy A73 5G comes in Awesome Gray, Awesome White, and Awesome Mint. It is widely available in Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores and Authorized Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online at the following prices:
Galaxy A73 5G (6+128GB) - PHP 26,990 SRP (online exclusive)
Galaxy A73 5G (8+128GB) - PHP 27,990 SRP
Galaxy A73 5G (8+256GB) - PHP 29, 990 SRP
Safe Samsung Shopping
Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has implemented the mandatory use of face masks, and performs frequent sanitation in all stores.
Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.
To know more about the new Galaxy A Series devices, visit samsung.com/ph.
Raise Your Social Media Game with Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Enter the Xiaomi 12 Series, known as a premium smartphone with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and pro-grade cameras that can improve the quality of one's smart home.
Here's how it can be paired with Xiaomi AIoT smart products:
Keeping track of your workout
Wearable tech like the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active are helpful in keeping track of one’s workout progress. It supports 19 professional fitness modes such as HIIT, basketball, and cycling. Its 1.43” AMOLED high-resolution display can show the average pace, calories burnt, and heart rate to guide people with their workouts. The device can be connected to the Xiaomi 12 via bluetooth, so users can answer calls, read messages, and see notifications with one tap of the watch face.
Cleaning made easier
Keep floors spic and span with the Mi Robot Vacuum Mop 2 Lite, a portable vacuum that uses powerful suction to clean surfaces. It is designed to clean entire floors and can remove stubborn stains. Users can also customize its settings to cater each room of the house. For easier access, the device can be controlled via the Xiaomi Home/Mi Home App on the Xiaomi 12 Series so one can schedule cleaning when they’re away from home.
To further ensure that one has a clean and healthy environment, the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite can filter out 99.97% dust particles and pollen in any room. Users can also set a schedule for the air purifier’s runtime and get filter replacement reminders through the Xiaomi Home/Mi Home App.
Make movie nights with loved ones more special by using the Mi Smart Compact Projector. It can project images at 1080p on any flat surface, ensuring the best quality possible for one’s home theater. This is best paired with the Xiaomi 12 thanks to the UFS 3.1, which delivers next-level loading speeds and data transfers; and the LPDDR5 RAM, which has memory speeds reaching up to 6,400Mbps. These features allow the smartphone to connect and showcase one’s desired movies for the perfect indoor hangout.
Leveling up your cooking skills
Prepare hearty meals like a pro with the Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L, which reduces fatty oil in any recipe. Beginner and experienced home cooks can also show off their dishes using the Xiaomi 12’s ultra-wide angle camera and 5MP telemacro camera that can auto-focus on any subject to get the perfect shot.
Late-night gaming
The Xiaomi 12 Series lets users play for hours with its massive cooling system, featuring an extra-large 2,600mm² VC and more than 10,000mm² of heat-dissipating graphite to ensure extra smooth and stable performance. Combined with the Mi Router, one will get faster and smoother internet connection while playing their favorite mobile games, and scrolling social media.
Anyone can have a smart home with the Xiaomi 12 Series and Xiaomi AioT products. This combo can cater to everyone’s needs, making daily life much easier to handle.
For more information on Xiaomi’s smartphones and smart products, visit their website.
Xiaomi 12 Series, Xiaomi AIoT Products for Smart Homes in the Philippines
2022 Zenbook line-up – Incredible Comes From Within
The comprehensive new Zenbook Pro and Zenbook S portfolios include standard, convertible and dual-
display laptops ranging in size from 13 inches to 17.3 inches, all featuring a modern new design and the latest high-performance 12 th Generation Intel ® Core ™ H-Series processors or AMD Ryzen ™ 6000 H-Series processors, up to NVIDIA ® GeForce RTX ™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs with the benefits of the NVIDIA Studio ecosystem, along with a dazzling array of performance- and productivity-enhancing innovations.
"At ASUS, we continue in our relentless pursuit for innovation to push everyone's creativity to the next level" said Rex Lee, ASUS Vice President and Head of Personal Computer BU. "Thanks to our users, ASUS has become worldwide No.1 NVIDIA Studio creator laptop brand. And since launching the most comprehensive OLED laptop line-up in 2021, ASUS has earned the worldwide No. 1 spot for OLED laptops" he continued. "With the full enhancement of our brand-new Zenbook Pro and Zenbook S series, these iconic premium compact laptop series not only achieve the pinnacle of performance, but also feature stunning OLED displays, unique innovations, and a modern new look."
During the event, the powerful new Incredible Comes From Within marketing campaign for Zenbook was unveiled by Galip Fu, ASUS Global Marketing Director, Consumer PC. He says "Over the last 10 years, the Zenbook series has been transformed, perfectly reflecting the ASUS journey in search of incredible. With our new 2022 portfolio, Zenbook moves to the next level. The incredible comes from within you, from all the people who see things from different perspectives, creating what has never been created. Zenbook is perfectly placed to support those who will not settle, so this year, we’re launching the Incredible Comes from Within campaign to continue in search of incredible."
ASUS has partnered with NVIDIA to bring all the benefits from NVIDIA Studio to the new Zenbook Pro laptops, including software optimizations and pre-installed NVIDIA Studio drivers for enhanced performance and reliability in creative apps.
Redesigned for performance
The 2022 Zenbook Pro and Zenbook S series of premium laptops all feature a completely new modern Zen look, giving them an uncluttered, sophisticated appearance, with new details such as stepped diamond-cut edge highlights and the new ASUS monogram lid logo. Continuing the Zenbook tradition, the emphasis is on elegance and portability combined with class-leading performance.
For unprecedented performance in a compact chassis, the Zenbook Pro and S series now use up to the latest 12th Gen Intel Core H-series or AMD Ryzen 6000 H-series processors. Maximum sustained performance — up to a 140 W combined thermal design power (TDP) depending on the model — is assured by new and improved cooling solutions across the range including ASUS IceCool, IceCool Plus and IceCool Pro. Additionally, Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602) and Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402) introduce the new Active Aerodynamic System Ultra (AAS Ultra), an innovative auto-tilt mechanism that elevates the ASUS ScreenPad ™ Plus secondary touchscreen or the ASUS ErgoSense
keyboard to allow improved cooling and better ergonomics.
Zenbook Pro 16X OLED - The most powerful Zenbook ever
The Zenbook Pro 16X OLED is an NVIDIA Studio validated laptop, powered by up to a 12th Gen Intel
Core i9 12900H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Zenbook Pro 16X OLED delivers extreme mobile performance. The high-performance components are cooled with the new ASUS IceCool Pro cooling system, which uses two quiet IceBlades fans, each with 97 3D-curved blades. These cool the vapor chamber and the 5 mm heat pipe from the CPU and GPU, and the hot air is vented efficiently to the exterior via the new AAS Ultra mechanism, with its 14.5 mm lift that also tilts the keyboard by an ergonomic 7°. The result is that the CPU and GPU can run at up to a 140 W combined TDP in Performance mode without throttling and can run quieter than 40 dB in Standard mode. The high-capacity 96 Wh battery provides up to 10 hours of autonomy to ensure Zenbook Pro 16X OLED will get through even the most demanding workdays.
For stunning visuals, Zenbook Pro 16X OLED is equipped with a world-leading 16:10 16 4K OLED HDR 60 Hz 550-nit Dolby Vision ® touchscreen that is PANTONE ® Validated for industry-standard color rendering, has a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 gamut, and is VESA DisplayHDR ™ True Black 500-certified for the deepest blacks. Other innovative and upgraded features include the all-new White-RGB ASUS Intelligent Lighting System that enables smart interactivity such as visual alerts for power or performance status; the ASUS Dial rotary controller for precise fingertip control of creative apps; and an enlarged touchpad with haptic feedback for click-anywhere convenience.
Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED – Dual displays, evolved
The seriously powerful Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is an Intel Evo ™ -certified powerhouse that lets creators turn up their creative powers to the max. The flagship up to 12th Gen Intel Core i9 12900H processor and creator-grade NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU are cooled for extreme performance — up to an 85-watt combined TDP — by ASUS IceCool Plus technology, aided by the innovative AAS Ultra mechanism, which vents the chassis efficiently and also tilts the next-gen ScreenPad Plus secondary touchscreen by 12°, positioning it at a comfortable angle for touch and viewing to ensure a seamless and immersive experience.
For studio-class visuals, the world-leading 2.8K OLED HDR 16:10 main Dolby Vision touchscreen has a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate, an upgraded peak brightness of 500 nits, PANTONE Validated color accuracy, and a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 gamut, as well as TÜV Rheinland-certified eye care. For users requiring a larger display, the existing 15.6-inch Zenbook Pro 15 Duo OLED (UX582) has been updated for 2022, and now features up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H processor with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.
Zenbook Pro series
The versatile Intel Evo-certified Zenbook Pro 15 Flip OLED (UP6502) is equipped with the world's first 15.6-inch 2.8K 120 Hz OLED touchscreen, and is powered by up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and the all-new Intel Arc ™ A370M discrete graphics to deliver outstanding multitasking and multimedia power for serious users, enhanced with ASUS IceCool Plus thermal technology for maximum sustained performance. The compact, elegant, thin and light design features stepped diamond-cut edges, a 360° ErgoLift hinge, and a HD IR camera for fast face login. A combined ambient light and RGB color sensor allows automatic brightness and color adjustment. For an immersive cinematic experience, the Harman Kardon-certified quad-speaker Dolby Atmos ® audio system delivers ultra-realistic multi-dimensional sound.
Zenbook Pro 17 (UM6702) features an expansive 17.3-inch 2.5K IPS NanoEdge Dolby Vision touchscreen that is PANTONE Validated with an ultrafast 165 Hz refresh rate, and superb all-round creative and productivity performance is delivered by up to an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU. For superior audio experiences, there's a Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos audio system driven by a powerful smart amplifier. The sleek, modern design is finished in elegant Tech Black.
Zenbook S series
With its versatile 360° ErgoLift hinge, Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED (UP5302) lets users work or play in any mode they choose: laptop, tent, stand, tablet — or anything in between. The precision-engineered hinge is also torture-tested to ensure maximum reliability for total peace of mind. The sleek and compact contemporary new unibody design — crafted from premium magnesium-aluminum alloy and finished in a choice of two fresh new colors — is just 1.1 kg light and 14.9 mm thin for effortless portability, and the up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor gives it the performance to handle any task with ease. A long-lasting 67 Wh battery, three ultrafast Thunderbolt ™ 4 USB-C ® ports, and a microSD card reader make it the ideal portable companion.
The ultralight Zenbook S 13 OLED (UM5302) is an elegant and powerful companion for those with busy lifestyles. It packs a lot of advanced technology into its super-thin 14.9 mm magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis in just 1 kg, including up to an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor with AMD Radeon ™ 680M graphics. Finished in one of four sophisticated new colors — Ponder Blue, Aqua Celadon, Vestige Beige and Refined White — Zenbook S 13 OLED is designed to stand out, yet it blends in anywhere. Its up to 19-hour battery life, full connectivity — including USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C — and USB-C Easy Charge make it the perfect on-the-go companion.
The clear and responsive 16:10 2.8K OLED HDR NanoEdge Dolby Vision touchscreen is PANTONE Validated for superb color fidelity, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified for the deepest blacks, and has an ultra-vivid 100% DCI-P3 color gamut for a superlative viewing experience.
Vivobook Pro series
The affordable, high-performance Vivobook Pro series is designed for aspiring creators. New models for 2022 include the 16-inch Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (N7601/M7601), the 15.6-inch Vivobook Pro 15X OLED (K6501/M6501), the 14.5-inch Vivobook Pro 14X OLED (N7401), the 16-inch Vivobook Pro 16 OLED (K6602), and the 15.6-inch Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (K6502/K6500/M6500). These powerful creator laptops feature top-notch specifications that represent incredible value for money, with high-performance components including up 12th Gen Intel Core i9 12900H or AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processors with up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, studio-grade NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics , and an ultrafast 2 TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD . ASUS IceCool Pro thermal technology allows creators to harness a total combined CPU and GPU TDP of up to 140 W.
World-leading OLED display technology are perfect for creative activities, with refresh rates up to 120 Hz and 0.2 ms response times. They are PANTONE® Validated for industry-standard color rendering, up to VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 600 certified for high contrast and deep blacks, and have a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. For enhanced eye care, they are also TÜV Rheinland certified for low blue-light emissions.
Budding creators will also appreciate the inclusion of an SD Express 7.0 microSD card reader, the unique and intuitive ASUS DialPad virtual rotary control for their creative apps in combination with the ProArt Creator Hub app, as well as the long-lasting up to 90 Wh battery and US military-grade durability.
Vivobook S series
Vivobook S series laptops are the thinnest and lightest in the Vivobook family, with a chassis profile measuring from just 17.9 mm thin and weighing from as little as 1.6 kg, yet they offer performance levels normally associated with much bulkier models — they are some of the world's first thin and light laptops capable of a 45 W TDP CPU performance.
The 2022 Vivobook S series lineup includes the 14.5-inch Vivobook S 14X OLED (S5402/M5402), the 16-inch Vivobook S 16X OLED (S5602/M5602), the 14-inch Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402/M3402), and the 15.6-inch Vivobook S 15 OLED (K3502/M3502). These ultra-modern laptops feature metal lids for the S 14/15 models or an all-metal construction for the premium S 14X/16X models. The all-new chassis design makes a real style statement, with a choice of youthful new colors — Indie Black, Neutral Grey or Brave Green for S 14/15, and Midnight Black, Solar Silver or Sand Grey for S 14X/16X — and a raised logo tab on the lid.
Vivobook 13 Slate OLED Artist Editions
The Vivobook 13 Slate OLED Philip Colbert Edition and the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED Steven Harrington Edition are two extraordinary limited-edition versions of the vivaciously versatile 2-in-1 portable companion that's already wowing the world with its stylish looks and innovative design.
Designed in collaboration with world-renowned artists Philip Colbert (https://www.philipcolbert.com/) and Steven Harrington (https://stevenharrington.com/), the Artist Editions feature themed hardware, exclusive accessories and packaging, all designed in collaboration with the artists themselves. These eye-catching editions each represent the unique world-view of the artist, with specially commissioned themed accessories — including a cover stand, smart cover, sleeve, stylus holder and more — and packing featuring their original artwork. Both editions are also available with an optional artist-designed ASUS Marshmallow mouse.
