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HONOR Magic V3 Philippine price, Globe GPlan offer

Flagship foldable makes Philippines debut

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The flagship foldable smartphone HONOR Magic V3 is now in the Philippines. HONOR’s latest book-style foldable, and currently the world’s thinnest so far, boasts of innovations in durability, battery, display, and AI tech.

Launched in partnership with network provider Globe, the HONOR Magic V3 is now available in the country under Globe GPlan 2499.

Customers interested in getting the HONOR Magic V3 (12GB+512GB) can purchase via Globe for a one-time cashout of PhP 31,600.

As part of the Philippine launch, HONOR is also offering a free HONOR Pad X9 for every subscription, until December 31, 2024.

The plan comes with 25GB of mobile data and unlimited all-net calls and texts.

It’s also available on GPlan Plus 1799 for an initial cashout of PhP 38,400.

Pricing

If you wish to purchase the foldable flat-out, the official Philippine price is PhP 89,999. It comes with a free HONOR Pad X9 until December 1, 2024.

HONOR Magic V3

Announced globally at IFA 2024 two months ago, the Magic V3 has a folded thickness of 9.2 millimeters and weighs only 226 grams. It has a 6.43-inch external display and a 7.92-inch internal foldable screen. Both LTPO OLED panels are fortified by anti-scratch shields as well.

The foldable also incorporates a Special Fiber into its body material to enhance its impact resistance. Moreover, it has HONOR’s SGS Durability-certified Super Steel Hinge to withstand 500,000 folding cycles.

Beyond its form factor and flagship durability, the Magic V3 boasts of displays with Dolby Vision, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, DCI-P3 wide color gamut, 1.07 billion colors, and 4320Hz PWM Dimming.

Best AI foldable phone?

The Magic V3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and Adreno 750 graphics. Inside, the foldable also has a 5,150mAh Silicon-Carbon battery with support for 66W wired and 50W wireless SuperCharge.

It runs on HONOR’s MagicOS platform, so users can be assured of some of HONOR’s familiar on-device AI tech.

There’s AI Motion Sensing, AI Eraser, Face-to-Face Translation, and Translation tools under HONOR Notes. There’s also the brand’s signature Magic Portal and Parallel Space.

For more on the HONOR Magic V3, check the full review here: HONOR Magic V3: Light and thin for the win

Built with Google Cloud AI

Furthermore, the Magic V3 harnesses the power of Google Cloud AI. Announced last month, the foldable now comes with Circle to Search, powered by Google.

If you’re familiar with Google Lens, Circle to Search basically does the same, but with more precision. Users can try the feature with either a stylus or just their fingers. Simply encircle a part of an image and search results will instantly be pulled up based on the object.

Circle to Search has several practical applications, from research all the way to shopping. The same goes if you just want to recall more information about a photo you took. The AI-powered feature is definitely a big help.

It’s one of those AI capabilities on your phone that you’d rather have and not need, instead of need but not have.

And Circle to Search isn’t the only AI feature on the HONOR Magic V3. The world’s thinnest book-style foldable is equipped with AI Eraser, Face to Face Translation, and HONOR Notes, among other pro-grade productivity features.

HONOR also introduced AI Defocus Eye Protection and AI Deepfake Detection technologies to address health and safety concerns associated with smartphone usage.

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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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Smart opens HUAWEI Pura 90s Series pre-orders with exclusive freebies

Until August 19

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Smart x HUAWEI Pura 90s

Smart has opened pre-orders for the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series. It’s giving subscribers early access to Huawei’s latest flagship smartphones with exclusive bundled freebies.

Pre-orders for the HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max and HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro run until August 19 through Smart Stores nationwide and Smart’s online portal.

AI cameras meet Smart 5G

The HUAWEI Pura 90s Series combines Huawei’s latest AI photography features with 5G connectivity on the Smart network.

Leading the lineup is the HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max, which packs a 200MP ultra-large sensor telephoto camera with up to 20x telephoto zoom. It also includes AI-powered photography tools such as AI Glare Removal, AI Object Relocation, and intelligent camera guidance.

The phones also come with Huawei’s Celia AI assistant. Users can access Google apps through Huawei AppGallery or by installing the Google Play Store.

Smart says pairing the devices with its 5G network enables faster uploads, smoother livestreams, quicker cloud backups, and improved streaming and gaming performance.

Available on Smart Postpaid and Infinity

Customers can get the new devices through Smart Postpaid Plans+ 999 and above, which include UNLI App Bundles, 12 months of UNLI 5G in covered areas, Open Access Data, and network priority.

Under Plan+ 999, pricing starts at:

  • HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max: PHP 58,800 outright or PHP 2,758 per month for 24 months at 0% installment via participating credit cards.
  • HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro: PHP 34,700 outright or PHP 1,629 per month for 24 months at 0% installment via participating credit cards.

The smartphones are also available with Smart Infinity Plan 5000 and Infinity Plan 8000, which include unlimited data, calls, texts, roaming-ready connectivity, and exclusive Infinity privileges.

Customers who prefer prepaid can also purchase the devices through Smart Prepaid bundles.

Pre-order freebies

Smart Postpaid customers who pre-order either HUAWEI Pura 90s device will receive:

  • HUAWEI Watch Fit Pro
  • HUAWEI Pura 90s Gift Box
  • HUAWEI Care+ device protection

Smart Infinity subscribers will receive the same bundle plus a pair of HUAWEI FreeArc Buds.

Pre-orders are open until August 19 through Smart’s online store and participating Smart Stores nationwide.

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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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