Solve your Online Learning Woes with the POCO M3 PRO 5G

With schools and universities still implementing blended modules and online classes, having access to the right tools has become essential to maximize learning from home. A powerful, affordable and battery efficient smart phone can make it the best study buddy for cash-strapped students. 

Enter the POCO M3 PRO 5G, the latest smart phone in the POCO series packed with the latest technology to make online learning stress-free. Here are some reasons why the POCO M3 Pro 5G is the perfect online learning tool. 

PH continues to rise in global Speedtest rankings Ookla® June 2021 data

The Philippines continues to rise up the global speed rankings, being among the top 100 globally in both mobile and fixed download speeds, based on Ookla’s Speedtest® Global Index* June 2021 data.

The country is currently at the 75th spot in the world on mobile, climbing 2 notches with an average mobile download speed of 32.84 Mbps. This, likewise, is the 11th month the country has shown consistently improving average mobile download speeds.

For fixed, the country rose 3 spots to 62nd place, with an average fixed download speed of 66.55 Mbps and an average fixed upload speed of 66.86 Mbps.

vivo brings in a photo contest for the nocturnals with “Club 21:00” 9PM — a high time to be one’s true self.

It’s a popular belief that the world is made for morning people. Everyone has heard it all before — “early to bed, early to rise,” “the early bird catches the worm,” “nothing good happens after 2 AM,” and so on and so forth. But for those people whose circadian rhythms beat to embrace the night, the late hours could mean better concentration and mental alertness, and a peaceful opportunity to be closer to themselves.

A woman of many passions, Club 21:00 member Maine Mendoza dedicates her evenings to her creative endeavors.

Inspiring a community of young Filipinos for whom the nighttime holds special significance, global smartphone brand vivo dawns the “Club 21:00”. Club 21:00 stems from the idea that 9 PM is usually the prime hour when night owls check out from their tasks for the day, and checks in to bring their dreams and passions to life.

With this, vivo launches a social media contest — the Club 21:00 Self-Portrait — to encourage the evening people to seize the night and capture their most creative moments. All they have to do is “check in” by sharing a post of their 21:00 pursuit on Instagram and tag @vivo_philippines and @viceasia. They should also include the hashtag #CheckInToClub2100. The contest will choose 21 best entries and award a winner to receive a brand-new vivo smartphone.

Boost learning, productivity, and creativity with the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, now available nationwide!

SAMSUNG officially launches the new Galaxy Tab S7 FE and is now available nationwide starting today! 

This newest multi-productivity tablet comes with powerful and user-friendly features that help maximize learning, productivity, and further inspire creativity.

Students can attend online classes with ease, read important documents, and review presentations with the Galaxy Tab S7 FE’s immersive 12.4” display and dynamic Dual Speakers with Dolby Atmos. With the redesigned S Pen, it’s now easier for students to write and draw whenever inspiration hits. It also lets users instantly convert digital handwriting into text on Samsung Notes.

Users can store huge online school files, download numerous apps, and keep hundreds of photos and videos without worrying about space with the tablet’s massive 128GB internal storage that can be expandable up to 1TB.

Equipped with the largest battery ever on a Galaxy tablet, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE lets users easily power through the day without interruptions. It sports a long-lasting 10,090mAh battery, allowing 13 hours of video playback for online classes, and even movie marathons or video games. The best part is that the tablet supports 45W Super-Fast Charging, taking only 90 minutes to fully charge the device. 

Building a future-proof business in the post-pandemic world

The economic repercussions brought by the COVID-19 outbreak have further highlighted the need for businesses to be future-proof. While some companies struggled to adapt, others had the agility and flexibility to adjust amidst this period of uncertainty. But what does it really take to be future-proof? 

Industry experts addressed this question at the recent webinar entitled “E-Huddle” hosted by Eastern Communications, one of the premier telecommunications companies in the Philippines. Highlighting digital trends and best practices, Eastern’s E-Huddle was an avenue for businesses to learn how to cope and thrive in the now normal. 

Globe warns of scams targeting OTT’s, postpaid customers

As part of its advocacy to #MakeITSafePH and protect customers from scammers and spammers, Globe cautioned its customers never to give their one-time pin (OTP) -- even when offered a prize or promo -- and immediately report suspicious calls and texts to https://www.globe.com.ph/stop-spam.html.

The company reiterated this reminder amid issues related to over-the-top (OTT) media services like Netflix in the past few months. In this modus operandi, fraudsters sign up to Netflix using a random Globe Postpaid number. They then send an SMS to the number posing as a Globe rep to inform the customer that they have won prizes such as cell phones and motorcycles. The customer is then asked for the OTP generated from signing up. Once the customer sends the OTP, the scammers complete the signup, and the former gets billed for the subscription.

This is a form of “smishing”, wherein attackers send text messages pretending to represent reputable companies to trick a person into revealing their personal information.

Xiaomi Takes the No. 2 Spot in Global Smartphone Market for The First Time

Canalys, the leading global market research firm, launched its Q2 global smartphone market report in which Xiaomi took second place with a 17% share and an 83% YoY growth, surpassing Apple.

Canalys expressed that Xiaomi is now transforming its business model from challenger to incumbent, with initiatives such as channel partner consolidation and more careful management in the open market. Canalys commented that Xiaomi's new goal is to displace Samsung to become the world’s largest vendor.

In a letter to all employees, Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi, pointed out that becoming the World's No. 2 is a key milestone in Xiaomi's history. After five years of self-improvement under extremely difficult conditions, Xiaomi's product capabilities have been enhanced significantly - they paved the way for the premium market segment and increased its market share. Xiaomi will continuously strengthen its core capabilities and cement its place as the second largest smartphone brand.