Experience Virtual Reality with Samsung Gear VR Now Available in the Philippines

Today’s most anticipated virtual reality gadget, the Samsung Gear VR, is finally in the Philippines.

Samsung Electronics is moving towards the future by creating the first consumerized virtual reality headset that will transport you to another world. True to its tradition of innovation, Samsung is the first technology company to make virtual reality more powerful and more accessible to consumers globally with its game-changing Samsung Gear VR.

Now available in Samsung Experience Stores, the Samsung Gear VR adds a new dimension to your entertainment experience bringing to life 360 photos, 2D and 3D videos and games.

Fully compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge & S7, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note5, the powerful Galaxy smartphones work together with the Gear VR to provide a truly immersive virtual reality experience.

Lightweight, comfortable, easy to wear and portable. Gear VR is packed with exciting content that brings you out-of-this-world experiences, next level cinema, and the ultimate gaming experience. You can step inside the scenes of your favorite movie and walk alongside your hero from VR-compatible movies on Netflix®.  Moreover, it offers 175 apps and over 30,000 content that you can download from the Oculus® store or access through the Samsung Internet app.

Samsung is offering the Gear VR for free to those who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge or S7 from March 4-16, 2016. This exciting package comes with more gifts such as a one-year insurance against accidental damage and theft, and a free Micro USB connector. The Gear VR works seamlessly together with the Galaxy S7 line, which comes with ultra-powerful features to provide a viewing experience like no other smartphone can. The offer may be availed of using a zero percent installment plan for as long as 24 months (for Citibank and BDO credit cardholders), or 12 months (for cardholders of other banks).

Experience Virtual Reality with the Samsung Gear VR at Samsung Experience stores and authorized dealers nationwide. Can also be purchase for only P4,990.

See also: Samsung Philippines Unpacked Event 2016

Flash Life with Metal Photography Contest 2016

Flash invites photography enthusiasts to join its ‘Life with Metal’ photography contest, the company’s biggest photography initiative to date.

Coming on the heels of the launch of its two flagship smartphones – Flash 2 and Flash Plus, Flash has been consistent in engaging with its customers through online activities. This time, Flash invites its customers to submit photos with a metal element and share how it complements their daily lives.

Ten lucky winners from around the world will receive the latest premium Flash smartphone.

RULES
1. Theme & Content: Life with Metal. Photo shall contain any “metal” elements with combination of work and life.

2. Hashtag via Facebook, Instagram, Flash Community for participation: “#lifewithmetalcountry + Title + www.flash3c.com/ph/life-with-metal” published in the form of participation. (E.G. Countries Hashtag: #lifewithMetalph).

COMPETITION PERIOD
March 10, 2016 to March 20, 2016

SELECTION DATE
March 21, 2016 to March 24, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENT DATE
March 25, 2016

REGULATIONS:
1. There will be no device restriction for this competition. The photos should not be altered in any desktop image processing program such as Photoshop. The photo must be in EXIF format and should be greater than 2MB.

2. This activity requires participants to submit original photos… Reproduced copy will be disqualified. Disclaimer: Non-original photos will be subject to infringement. The organizer does not assume any legal liability, and all legal responsibility will be bear by the participant.

3. All participants shall agree to display the photo globally for branding and marketing purposes by the organizer. Organizer shall be the representative for all interpretation.

4. All entries must not contain any pornographic, violence and objectionable content that will violate the country’s laws and morality. Otherwise, the organizers shall retain the right to disqualify any participant.

SELECTION:
1. Winners will be selected based on creativity based on the theme -“Life with Metal”

2. The “Likes” on the submission social platform will be one of the key criteria for winning selection.

3. 10 outstanding photos will be selected in each country to display on new Flash product conference exhibition. These photos will be presented along with the participant information in the exhibition.

4. Selected excellent winning artworks will receive a special customized gift from the organizer. The best Photo Award from each country will be rewarded with the latest Flash phone.

5. All participants for this photography competition shall agree to the above terms by default.

For More information, just visit the website at http://www.flash3c.com/ph/life-with-metal/. Promo ends until March 20, 2016 only.

For more information about Flash, please visit our websites at
http://www.flash3c.com
http://www.flash3c.com/ph/

Elephone to enter Smartphone Market via Lazada Philippines

Elephone set to enter the highly competitive Philippine Smartphone market debuting via number one Online Shopping in the country, Lazada Philippines!

Elephone is said to start of with 3 models S1, S3 and P9000.

First, Elephone S1 solid built with double sided glass and metallic frame encasing 5 inch HD ON-Cell IPS Display as well as internal hardware powered by 1.3Ghz Mediatek MT6580 Quad-Core Processor supplemented with 1GB RAM and 8GB flash storage. It hosts quality optics with Sony IMX149 13MP Rear Camera and 2MP Omnivision Front Camera. Supports HSPA+ / 3G only cellular data for on the go internet connection. Battery is at 1800mAh battery. Price for 3,999 Pesos.




Next is the Elephone S3 which also come in elegant metal finished aluminum alloy with where 5.2 inch Full HD Display with Dragontrail glass comfortably sits with near to nothing bezels. Under the hood, it packs a Mediatek MT6753 Octa-Core Processor complimented with  2GB RAM and 16GB Internal Storage. Same with S1, it makes use of Sony and OV sensor for its camera with Sony IMX 219 8MP Rear and OV5670 5MP Front. Carries a 2100mAh Battery.

Last is the Elephone P9000 also features aluminum alloy construction for great build and premium feel. Sporting a 5.5 inch Full HD LTPS OGS Display with Dragontrail Glass gives you great viewing pleasure but without draining your battery.  At its core is Mediatek Helio P10 Octa-core Processor complimented with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal Storage. Makes use of Sony IMX258 for its 13MP Rear Camera as well as OV8858 for 8MP Front Camera. LTE is available for ultra fast data connection and is a Dual-Sim (Micro Sim) Handset. Battery is at 3000mAh non-removable. Price for 11,499 Pesos.




Elephone P8000 will also be offered. Comes with metallic frame and has curved back covered with carbon fiber. Houses a 5.5 iinch Full HD Display and is powered by Mediatek 6753 Octa-Core Processor with 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Seems this one is an odd ball of the bunch, as it makes use of Samsung 3L2 for its 13MP Rear Camera and 5MP for its front cam. Elephone P8000 has a bigger battery at 4165 mah which should last you days compared to any other smartphone. Price for 7,799 Pesos.




All of these Smartphones fingerprint sensor for well of course security.

With premium built and quality internals including better camera sensors, Elephone is quite serious in their battle for a chunk of the Philippine market. Let's see where their journey leads them.

Will be Launched with Lazada Philippines! Elephone Store Page is up so be notified when it comes.

I will be on the look out for more information so stay tuned.

Will be available this April 18, 2016!

Elephone Lazada Page

Oontz Angle Speakers Debuts Via Lazada Specs Price Philippines

Oontz Angle Speakers, a very popular and best seller wireless bluetooth speakers sold by Amazon in the US is finally here! Brought you by Number 1 online shopping in the Philippines, Lazada.

Oontz Angle 3 speakers brings 3 great features great volume, deep bass and IPX5 certification.

It is just light weight and portable at 261 grams measuring 13.2 x 7.11 x 6.4 mm. Front Speakers and subwoofer at the back end while on the sides is usb ports for charging and 3.5mm audio jack for direct connection.

Oontz Angle 3 packs two precision acoustic drivers for high quality sound and with its subwoofer produces strong bass to the extent that makes the speakers dance to the beat. Frequency response is ta 60Hz to 20kHz with Sensitivity or Sound pressure level at 95dB and Impedance at 8 ohms.

Here is a Sample Video For Full Volume Test

With regards to connectivity, it connects to your device with ease via Bluetooth for up to 33 feet away but make sure unobstructed. If you want a stable connection then make use of 3.5mm jack to connect your devices. A micro USB port is available for charging its 2200 mAh lithium-ion battery for up to 7 hours play time when fully charged and playing at about 60% volume.

Have fun on the beach or while on the pool without worrying about sand or splashing water on your Oontz Angle 3 speakers as it is IPX5 splash-proof, dust-proof and sand-proof. Note it is not water-proof so don't take it swimming with you lol.

Package - Contents:
The OontZ Angle3 speaker
Micro USB Cable (charging use only)
3.5mm Audio line-in cable
Quick Start Guide

Will be Available with Lazada 4th Birthday Sale Tomorrow March 15, 2016!
Available in Blue, Red and Black!

Look Here:

Other than Oontz Angle 3, Lazada is also to sell Oontz Angle 3XL for more bigger and powerful great for bigger parties.

Spotted LG K10 Now Available Online Specs Price Philippines

Just announced last CES 2016, LG K10 is now finally available for purchase. Spotted via LG concept store.

Upfront it features 2.5D Arc Glass design with round corners as well as curved matte textured back that provide good grip as well as slick look. No capacitive keys here and the K10 follows suit with hardware keys on the back. It reminded me of LG G2 aesthetics. It sports a 5.3 inch HD In-Cell Display that is bright and very responsive. K10 has a Quick Cover View Case that lets you see a glance view of time date, battery and may be use to quickly answer calls and notifications.

Internally LG K10 features a Mediatek Octa-Core MT6753 Processor that is clocked at 1.14GHz complimented with 2GB RAM and 16GB Internal storage that can be expanded via MicroSD. Graphics is handled by Mali-T720. Runs Android Marshmallow 6.0 with a touch of LG own UI and added features. Had not encountered any hiccups when navigating the phone and I am sure it can handle social media apps and your online games even HD.

Camera wise it is equipped with 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and 5MP Front camera. Got a chance to get some samples and it revealed that Rear camera has an aperture of f/2.2 and front at f/2.4. Color reproduction is on point but output is just so-so for me as compared its competitors. The smallest aperture number means large hole of the camera which translate to better light conditions.

LG K10 has the regular sets of connectivity such as WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. Cellular data is handled by ultrafast LTE if not HSPA+ and 3G should be able to do the job. This is a Dual Sim handset with 2 nano sim card slot.

Battery is at 2300mAH wich should last you the day of moderate usage and if your into games or heavy usage i guess 4-5 hours tops.

Oh look seems it is now available with Lazada Philippines!

LG K10 Specs
Android Marshmallow 6.0
5.3 inch HD In-Cell Display
1.14GHz Octa-Core Processor
Mediatek MT6753
Mali-T720 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
13MP Rear Camera
with LED Flash
f/2.2 aperture
5MP Front Camera
f/2.4 aperture
WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS
2300mAh Non-Removable Battery

Samsung Philippines Unpacked 2016 Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

Following the announcement of Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge at MWC 2016 in Barcelona, Samsung Philippines follow through with its own Local Unpacking at BGC.

Samsung Mobile Philippines Executives and Samsung Brand Ambassadors 

Alongside the local debut of Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, Samsung Mobile Philippines also unveiled Samsung virtual reality headset - Gear VR as well as new sneak peek of the premium Gear S2 Classic in platinum and rose gold finish.

Smartphone Category Head for IT & Mobile Business, Ivan Pua presents the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge and highlights their new design, IP68 certification, DSLR Like Dual Pixel Camera and Ultimate Performance of both phones. Finally, he asked the audience to get set as he opens the preview area for Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Gear VR and Gear S2.

We are welcomed by Samsung Mobile Philippines brand ambasssadors Solenn Heussaff for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, Gino Quillomar for Gear VR and Erwan Heussaff for Gear S2.

Moving on to our Quick Preview of Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge.

The New Samsung  Galaxy S7 design wise takes cues from that of Galaxy Note5 as it is nearly a Mini of it with just few difference with curvature of display and mic locations. We like that Samsung listened to consumers with regards to protruding camera on the Galaxy S6 and now has been lessen. The dual curved back gives great grip while its size with only 5.1 inch screen makes it more manageable and pocketable.

With the Galaxy S7 Edge, it feels like i am wielding a double edge sword which is awesomeness. Curved on the front curved at the back, Samsung really did take it a step further and now edge is more slick and captivating. For 5.5 inch, it is slim and lightweight, if you are into entertainment then the S7 Edge is for you.

With both phones on metal design, I am amazed that Samsung was able to get IP68 certification for water and dust resistance without sacrificing aesthetics and materials. sAMOLED Displays still are great display with great color reproduction and contrast.

We also got a chance to play with the camera, main camera is only 12MP has a widder aperture at f/1.7 and bigger sensor as well as implement "Dual Pixel" World’s 1st dual photodiode sensor (2PD). Tinkering around the camera interface, I notice that it supports Multi-AF with multiple first. This is the first time, I encountered this on a smartphone as this feature can only be seen with DSLR cameras. Truthfully enough it does better in low light as well as focus fast. Here are samples, oh guess Solenn is the best model to test out the selfie camera ;-)

There was no mention of what chipset set to be release but we were able to get glimpse via benchmark and with the review units available, they are configured to have Mali-T880 GPU therefore it packs Samsung's New Exynos 8890. Look here:

As For Battery, both get a boost with S7 at 3000mAh while S7 Edge gets a whopping 3700mAh. Both supports fast charging and wireless charging.

Other than Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, Gear VR will be available starting Feb 26, 2016 for 4,990 Pesos. Rose Gold and Platinum Gear S2 will also be available next March.

 “We are proud to reinforce our status as the leader and driver of mobile innovation by bringing Samsung’s flagship offering to the Philippine market. With the Galaxy S7 edge and S7, we enjoin more Filipinos to go beyond their limits and see their Samsung Galaxy smartphones as a hub to new and exciting experiences through our wearable devices, the Gear VR and the Gear S2,” said Digs Dimagiba, Business Unit Head of IT and Mobile Division of Samsung Electronics Philippines.

For Philippine Market, the New Galaxy S7 is priced for 34,990 while Galaxy S7 Edge at 39,990 Pesos! You can test and preview these new phones starting on March 4-16.

Update! Selected Samsung Users are invited to Blue Carpet Event. During the event, Customer gets the following as part of the Blue Carpet offer:

• No downpayment 

• FREE Galaxy Gear VR worth P4,990

• FREE 1-year Accidental Damage, Water and Theft Insurance with Malayan – Terms and Conditions of Malayan apply worth P3,450

• FREE Micro USB Connector 

• For Credit Card payment: 

i. 0 up to 24mos installment  

ii. 0 up to 12mos installment 

• 20 discount on selected accessories and wearables. 

Only one  discounted accessory is allowed per unit purchased.

If you are not unable to attend or was not chosen you can pre-order via Lazada Philippines! 

Item shipping starts March 12, 2016. Regular shipping lead time applies. See here:

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (39,990 Pesos)

Samsung Galaxy S7 (34,990 Pesos)

Smart Communications opens its Pre-Order Page. See Here >>> Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S7 Specs

Android Marshmallow 6.0

5.1 inch QHD sAMOLED Display

Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa-Core CPU

4GB LPDDR4 RAM

32GB Internal Storage

Expandable Via Micro SD up to 200GB via Hyrbid Sim Slot

12MP "Dual Pixels" Rear Camera

f/1.7 aperture size

5MP Front Camera

f/1.7 aperture size

LTE/ HSPA+ / 3G

Dual Sim via Hyrbid Sim Slot

WiFi 2.4/5GHz a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO

Bluetooth 4.2 LE, ANT+

NFC

USB 2.0

Fingerprint Sensor

Heart Rate Monitor

3000mAh Battery

Fast Charging, Wireless Charging

IP68 Water and Dust Resistance

Black Onyx, Gold Platinum

142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm, 152g

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

5.5 inch Dual Edge QHD sAMOLED Display

Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa-Core CPU

4GB LPDDR4 RAM

32GB Internal Storage

Expandable Via Micro SD up to 200GB via Hyrbid Sim Slot

12MP "Dual Pixels" Rear Camera

f/1.7 aperture size

5MP Front Camera

f/1.7 aperture size

LTE/ HSPA+ / 3G

Dual Sim via Hyrbid Sim Slot

WiFi 2.4/5GHz a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO

Bluetooth 4.2 LE, ANT+

NFC

USB 2.0

Fingerprint Sensor

Heart Rate Monitor

3600mAh Battery

Fast Charging, Wireless Charging

IP68 Water and Dust Resistance

Black Onyx, Gold Platinum

150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7mm, 157g

MWC 2016 Samsung Unpacks Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Specs Price Philippines

Samsung unpacks their new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge!

Samsung Galaxy S7

The New Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge now comes with curved back and slim ergonomic design as  we come to love on th Galaxy Note5, it should provide better grip great handling for the two. The Galaxy S7 edge is curved glass on all sides of the device, giving users a unique dual-edge display and is bigger at 5.5 inch while S7 comes in manageable 5.1 inches. Both at Quad HD Super AMOLED which should offer the best viewing experience with rich color and contrast. For durability, it is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Other design change, the bulge of the cameera has been lessen.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Inside, Samsung own Exynos 8890 Octa-Core CPU supplimented with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 32GB Internal Storage and finally can now be expanded via MicroSD for up to 200GB.

On the camera side, it is down to 12MP but Samsung did manage to put a bigger aperture at f/1.7 and bigger sensor as well as implement "Dual Pixel" World’s 1st dual photodiode sensor (2PD) in mobile provides superfast autofocus and better low light outputs. Dual Tone Dual LED flash is still present for more light support. For its front, 5MP but at the same aperture size which is good for taking selfies in low light conditions.

As For Battery, both get a boost with S7 at 3000mAh while S7 Edge gets a whopping 3700mAh.

Runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and packs Microsoft Office Apps. With Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge there is more use of People Edge and App Edge.

Oh the new Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge has IP68 - water resistant in up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes and protection against dust ingress.

Reliable source tells me that Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Pricing is Php 34990 and Php 39990 respectively for 32GB models in gold and black and said to come in March 19, 2016.

Pre-Order with Smart... Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Smart

Guess thats seems to cover it... but will follow up as we will graced Samsung Local Unpacked Event Later.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Specs
Android Marshmallow 6.0
5.1 inch QHD sAMOLED Display
Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa-Core CPU
4GB LPDDR4 RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via Micro SD up to 200GB via Hyrbid Sim Slot
12MP "Dual Pixels" Rear Camera
f/1.7 aperture size
5MP Front Camera
f/1.7 aperture size
LTE/ HSPA+ / 3G
Dual Sim via Hyrbid Sim Slot
WiFi 2.4/5GHz a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO
Bluetooth 4.2 LE, ANT+
NFC
USB 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor
Heart Rate Monitor
3000mAh Battery
Fast Charging, Wireless Charging
IP68 Water and Dust Resistance
Black Onyx, Gold Platinum
142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm, 152g

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
5.5 inch Dual Edge QHD sAMOLED Display
Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa-Core CPU
4GB LPDDR4 RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via Micro SD up to 200GB via Hyrbid Sim Slot
12MP "Dual Pixels" Rear Camera
f/1.7 aperture size
5MP Front Camera
f/1.7 aperture size
LTE/ HSPA+ / 3G
Dual Sim via Hyrbid Sim Slot

WiFi 2.4/5GHz a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO

Bluetooth 4.2 LE, ANT+
NFC
USB 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor
Heart Rate Monitor
3600mAh Battery
Fast Charging, Wireless Charging
IP68 Water and Dust Resistance
Black Onyx, Gold Platinum
150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7mm, 157g