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OPPO opens preorders for A6 Pro
Designed for all-day power and performance
The all-new OPPO A6 Pro is now available for preorders in the Philippines. OPPO’s latest A series entry is built for all-day power and performance in its segment, and combines smart AI features, enhanced software and hardware, and reliable durability.
The OPPO A6 Pro comes in both 4G and 5G variants, with a total of three storage configurations. Customers can get the device offline via OPPO Brand Stores and online via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok.
Here’s a quick breakdown of pricing and launch benefits:
OPPO A6 Pro 4G (Coral Pink, Lunar Titanium)
- 8GB+256GB: PHP 15,999
OPPO A6 Pro 5G (Coral Pink, Stellar Blue)
- 6GB+128GB: PhP 13,999
- 8GB+256GB: PhP 18,999
Preorders via OPPO Brand Stores come with:
- PhP 500 OPPO product voucher
- Free handheld fan worth PhP 999
- Free 1-year OPPO Care Water & Screen Protection worth PhP 2,499
Shopee order benefits until November 15:
- PhP 500 OPPO product voucher
- 10% off platform voucher
- Free handheld fan
- Free 1-year OPPO Care Water & Screen Protection
- 0% interest installment via SPayLater
- PhP 200 GCash cashback for positive reviews
Lazada, TikTok launch benefits (November 14 to 15 only):
- PhP 500 OPPO product voucher
- Free handheld fan
- Free 1-year OPPO Care Water & Screen Protection
- Up to 0% interest installment via LazPayLater
- 0% interest for 3 months via TikTok PayLater
- PhP 200 GCash cashback for positive reviews (Lazada)
In addition, the OPPO A6 Pro is available via Globe GPlan 1499 and Smart Signature Plan+ 999. There are also flexible payment options via Home Credit and select Credit Cards for up to 18 months.
Smarter, stronger for every day
The OPPO A6 Pro comes with a MediaTek Helio G100 chipset for the 4G variant and a Dimensity 6300 processor for the 5G counterpart. These are coupled by a SuperCool VC system for gaming and general performance.
Inside is a 6500mAh battery on the 5G model and a 7000mAh battery on the 4G variant. Both batteries support 80W SUPERVOOC charging and even reverse wired charging.
In front, the phone has a 120Hz AMOLED display, while AI LinkBoost 3.0 automatically finds the strongest signal even when networks get congested.
The A6 Pro features a 50MP main camera, 2MP bokeh camera, and 16MP selfie camera.
Like its predecessor, the A6 Pro can handle accidental drops with Military-Grade Shock Resistance. The motherboard is also shielded by a high-strength AM04 aluminum alloy top cover.
And for added protection, the phone has triple IP66, IP68, and IP69 water and dust resistance ratings.
The latest phone also features a suite of AI Smart Office tools, including AI Document Summary and AI Translate, plus AI-powered editing features like AI Studio, AI Perfect Shot, and AI Unblur.
Apps
Disney+ launches a TikTok-coded vertical feed called Verts
TikTok has changed how we consume media. Everything is now vertical. Even the most established streaming services, often a bastion for traditionally horizontal content, is adopting the different format. Now, Disney+ is getting a vertical feed called Verts.
Like its contemporaries, Verts presents a continuous feed of content but tailored to show the plethora of titles from the Disney+ library. This might include the first scenes of shows or notable highlights. The hope, of course, is to direct users to the longform content.
Directly from the Verts feed, users can easily add the respective title to their watchlist or go straight to the title’s page. In turn, the feed is accessible from the homepage since it has its own tab.
According to Disney, early experiments with the feature have driven engagement to available content. Right now, the feed is mostly for clipping enticing content from shows. However, the platform will experiment further with the format for new ways to tell stories.
Though Verts surely stands for “verticals” in this case, “adverts” might fit better as its full government name. Still, it might be a useful tool if you’re figuring out what to watch for the night.
Currently, Verts is available for Disney+ subscribers in the United States. Disney also has plans to expand the feature to ESPN for sports-related content.
SEE ALSO: Live NBA action on Disney Plus now available in the Philippines
Some of today’s navigation apps are living in the future. Instead of a two-dimensional map, these apps render the user’s surroundings in 3D. It’s a nifty upgrade that helps drivers more accurately visualize directions on the fly. Finally, Google Maps is getting a much-needed upgrade and will take navigation to the third dimension.
In a new update rolling out today, the new Immersive Navigation feature will bring your surroundings to life. The 3D view creates a render of the surrounding buildings, overpasses, and terrain around the car. It takes the guesswork out of navigation by showing precisely where to turn and what landmarks to look out for.
In the same vein, you can now use Street View to preview your destination before you arrive. Google Maps will also highlight your destination’s entrance, side of the street, and nearby parking.
Outside of how the map is visualized, Google Maps is also infusing its service with Gemini. The new Ask Maps feature will let you engage with the app in a conversational manner. For example, if you’re in the middle of a long drive, you can now ask Maps where the best place is to stop over and have a coffee break. Ask Maps will provide directions, a potential itinerary, and even helpful links to book a reservation ahead of time.
Now, availability for both of these features is still a bit limited. Immersive View is rolling out today to compatible devices and vehicles in the United States. Further, availability will expand over the coming months.
Meanwhile, Ask Maps is available now in the United States and India for Android and iOS. A desktop version is coming soon.
SEE ALSO: Google Maps is finally getting a power saving mode
Entertainment
KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel
Maggie Kang and Chris Applehans will return to write and direct.
This feels like a formality at this point. Netflix and Sony have officially confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel.
If you feel like you’ve read this exact title before, then you’re not alone. Since its massive success last year, the hit animated film constantly spawned talks of a potential franchise. It probably helped that the title quickly became Netflix’s most-watched film of all time. From the last we’ve heard of the rumors, Netflix was reportedly eyeing a 2029 premiere for the sequel.
Now, it’s official. As posted by Netflix itself, KPop Demon Hunters will get a sequel soon. Even better, the follow-up will be written and directed by the same duo, Maggie Kang and Chris Applehans.
Kang, who celebrated the first movie’s ability to tell a Korean story, says that there’s a lot more to explore in the film’s universe. “There’s so much more to this world we have built and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning,” she said.
Right now, the plot’s sequel is still unknown, especially since the Saja Boys were defeated in the first film.
Given how big the original movie got, the sequel is no surprise. Besides bagging the top spot on Netflix’s charts, the film also got an eventual release in theaters. KPop Demon Hunters is up for a potential Oscars win after it was nominated for Best Animated Feature. Its hit song, “Golden,” is also nominated for Best Original Song.
SEE ALSO: KPop Demon Hunters is now Netflix’s most-watched movie
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