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Apple iPhone sales are at their best ever

Based on latest revenue report

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Say what you want against the iPhone X and its high price tag, but no one can deny the revenue brought in by Apple’s best smartphone to date.

According to the company’s latest revenue report, 52.2 million iPhones were sold during the second quarter of 2018, resulting in US$ 38 billion of iPhone revenue as part of the US$ 61.1 billion total revenue during the same period.

Those are some major numbers to take in, but what’s even more impressive is the improvement from last year’s second quarter.

Based on the same data, the year-on-year revenue increase of iPhone sales is at 14 percent (Q2 2017 had US$ 33.2 billion), while having a growth of only three percent in units sold (50.7 million sold iPhones in Q2 2017.

That means the latest iPhone generation’s pricing hasn’t deterred consumers from purchasing Apple products. Despite the initial shock of the iPhone X’s US$ 1,000 price, people are buying Apple smartphones more than ever, and the results speak for themselves.

Tim Cook had this to say:

“Customers chose iPhone X more than any other iPhone each week in the March quarter, just as they did following its launch in the December quarter.”

Of course, a lot of credit has to be given to the surprisingly stellar performance of the simultaneously launched iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. Even though they share the same design as the previous generation’s, the familiarity with the devices and new colors have put the iPhone pair over the top.

With a new set of iPhones to look forward to later this year — rumors indicate up to three models — Apple may be in for its best year ever in terms of iPhone revenue. An update to the iPhone X, a larger model, and possibly a more affordable variant could provide consumers the variety they’ve been hoping for.

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TCL expands mobile lineup with latest NXTPAPER series

3 new smartphone models featuring a paper-like viewing experience

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TCL has expanded its mobile lineup with the launch of the latest NXTPAPER smartphone series.

Part of the new NXTPAPER roster are the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and K70 Power 4G.

The new generation of smartphones is designed to deliver smarter, more comfortable, and more powerful mobile experiences for today’s connected lifestyle.

At the heart of the lineup is the company’s proprietary NXTPAPER technology, and award-winning display innovation.

It combines both hardware and software advancements to reduce eyestrain while preserving vivid colors and sharp picture quality. The result is a paper-like viewing experience.

Bannering the roster is the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra. It is powered by a Dimensity 7400 Elite processor and runs on Android 16.

It comes with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of base RAM, plus 12GB more for expansion.

In front is an expansive 7.2-inch 120Hz FHD+ display featuring Nxtpaper 4.0 and a 32MP selfie camera, while at the back is a 50MP main camera, along with a 50MP 3X telephoto camera.

This variant houses a 5,200mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

Right under the 60 Ultra is the NXTPAPER 70 Pro. It is powered by a Dimensity 7300 processor, and comes with a 6.9-inch 120Hz FHD+ display and a 50MP main shooter.

This model has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has a similar 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging.

Lastly, the K70 Power 4G is a budget choice, with a Helio G100 Ultra chipset, 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 50MP main camera.

Price, availability

In the Philippines, the latest NXTPAPER smartphones are available for the following pricing:

  • NXTPAPER 60 Ultra: PhP 35,995
  • NXTPAPER 70 Pro: PhP 22,995
  • K70 Power 4G: PhP 9,495

All devices are available through Shopee.

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Canva teams up with SB19 to turn A’TIN’s passion into creativity

Campaign lets fans access assets, editable templates, more

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Canva Philippines has joined forces with SB19 and Sony Music Entertainment to launch the “Kaya sa Canva” campaign.

This first-of-its-kind initiative is aimed at transforming the popular Filipino boy band’s fanbase into creators by giving them access to official design assets, exclusive templates, and powerful creative tools.

That’s of course as fans have a way of creating artwork, banners, and more outputs to honor their idols.

As such, the partnership enables the A’TIN (SB19’s fanbase) to access the Canva-exclusive SB19’s Creative Hub.

This dedicated space lets fans access assets, including SB19-inspired sticker packs, custom typography, and editable templates inspired by the group.

Fans around the world will initially have access to templates for photo-booth strips, wallpapers, posters, and videos.

The campaign will then expand with Canva-exclusive assets celebrating the group’s New Era, as well as their latest single, “Lawless”.

Meanwhile, the original song “KAYA” is accompanied with an upbeat music video, doubling as a love letter to A’TIN and a masterclass in Canva’s tools.

Every visual and animation is fan-inspired, a celebration of the creativity, passion, and dedication that’s defined in the community from day one.

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OPPO Reno16 Series 5G price, availability in PH

‘Pocket Studio’ with flagship-level cameras, AI tools, intelligent software

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The OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is now official in the Philippines, launching in three variants: the OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G, OPPO Reno16 5G, and OPPO Reno16 F 5G.

The latest premium midrange offerings from OPPO are marketed as a “Pocket Studio” — a complete content creation package with flagship-level camera hardware, AI-powered editing tools, and intelligent software.

Bannering the lineup is the OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G with a professional creator experience. It comes with triple 50MP cameras, offering users better detail and quality from different perspectives:

  • 50MP main camera
  • 50MP telephoto portrait camera
  • 50MP front camera
  • 8MP ultra wide camera

These, paired with OPPO’s AI-powered creator features, offer a a versatile system that lets users capture, edit, and share standout content with ease.

Among the tools are AI Remix Collage, Motion Photo Popout 2.0, POP Cam, and more. Such features let users turn everyday moments into polished, social-ready content faster, without the need for additional third-party apps.

OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View

New to the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is the OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View.

This allows users to preview the camera frame in real-time and remotely trigger both photos and videos without physically touching the phone.

Users can control the camera from up to 10 meters away and adjust framing from 0.6X to 3.5X zoom.

This makes the powerful rear camera system easier and more readily available to use for selfies, group photos, and more content while ensuring the quality stays topnotch.

Built for creators, designed for everyday life

The entire Reno16 series is powered by ColorOS 16 for an intelligent smartphone experience that supports both creativity and productivity.

Features include:

  • AI Mind Space
  • Study Assistant
  • O+ Connect with iOS Bridge
  • Nano Second Smooth

Price, availability

Pre-orders for the series are now open nationwide across all OPPO stores, official e-commerce platforms, and partner telco providers.

Until August 20, exclusive gifts will also be available for customers who place pre-orders.

Flexible payment options at up to 24 months 0% interest are likewise available through Home Credit and select credit cards.

OPPO Reno16 Series 5G pricing:

OPPO Reno16 F 5G

  • 8GB+128GB: PhP 44,999
  • 8GB+256GB: PhP 49,999

OPPO Reno16 5G

  • 12GB+256GB: PhP 59,999

OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G

  • 12GB+256GB: PhP 74,999

Depending on the platform and model, freebies may include:

  • OPPO Enco Buds3 Pro
  • PhP 3,000 off product voucher (or PhP 4,000 via myOPPO)
  • E-commerce platform voucher
  • Google AI Pro + OPPO Care Warranty (1 Year Screen and Water Protection)
  • PhP 100 GCash Product Review Cashback
  • 100% free shipping
  • PhP 2,000 off voucher on OPPO Bubble
  • Free Tango Jet 10,000mAh power bank
  • Free Babymonster bag or case

#FirstBarkadaBlend experience

As part of the devices’ Philippines launch, OPPO has also collaborated with local cafes built around the #FirstBarkadaBlend campaign.

This campaign running until August 21 transforms everyday coffee runs into opportunities to create, capture, and celebrate shared memories.

The OPPO Cafe Club experience will be available at participating partners such as Matcha Bar, ODD Cafe, Papa Kape, A Cup for Lola, Sulok Coffee, Matcha Super, and Matcha Mama.

Visitors who purchase the exclusive collaboration drink can head to the dedicated OPPO Pocket Studio Corner.

There, they can experience the OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View firsthand and try taking group photos.

It is also a good way to test the O+ Connect feature to easily share results to different devices.

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