News

Get the new green iPhone 13 with Globe Postpaid

iPhone SE 3rd gen also available

Published

April 8, 2022

GadgetMatch

If you patiently waited for a green version of the iPhone 13, you’re in luck. Along with the iPhone SE 3rd gen, it is now available with Globe Postpaid.

The entire lineup is available for pre-order starting April 8. This includes the green iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13. As well as the Alpine Green iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Lastly , there’s also the iPhone SE 3rd Gen.

Plans start at GPlan 1999 with a PhP 1,200 one-time cash-out. But expect to fork out more if you’re eyeing any of the new green iPhone 13 models. The plans are available in installments of either 24 or 36 months.

Below is a complete table of the models, plans and one-time cash-out amount in PhP.

Devices	599	799	999	1299	1499	1799	1999	2499
iPhone 13 Mini 128GB	36,000	34,800	30,000	28,800	25,200	16,800	14,400	8,400
iPhone 13 Mini 256GB	42,000	40,800	36,000	34,800`	31,200	22,800	20,400	14,400
iPhone 13 Mini 512GB	54,000	52,800	48,000	46,800	43,200	34,800	32,400	26,400
iPhone 13 128GB	42,000	40,800	36,000	34,800	31,200	22,800	20,400	14,400
iPhone 13 256GB	48,000	46,800	42,000	40,800	37,200	28,800	26,400	20,400
iPhone 13 512GB	60,000	58,800	52,800	52,800	49,200	40,800	38,400	32,400
iPhone 13 Pro 128GB	54,000	52,800	48,000	46,800	45,600	37,200	34,800	28,800
iPhone 13 Pro 256GB	60,000	58,800	52,800	52,800	51,600	43,200	40,800	34,800
iPhone 13 Pro 512GB	72,000	69,600	64,800	64,800	63,600	54,000	51,600	45,600
iPhone 13 Pro 1TB	82,800	81,600	76,800	76,800	75,600	66,000	63,600	57,600
iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB	60,000	58,800	52,800	52,800	51,600	43,200	40,800	34,800
iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB	66,000	63,600	58,800	58,800	57,600	48,000	45,600	40,800
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB	76,800	75,600	70,800	70,800	69,600	60,000	57,600	51,600
iPhone 13 Pro Max 1TB	88,800	87,600	82,800	82,800	81,600	72,000	69,600	63,000

The plans are powered by Globe 5G which promises the following:

faster downloads and uploads;
real-time interactive experience in apps such as gaming with low lag times and high-latency, as well as higher quality video streaming or video calls;
better watch party experience using SharePlay while on a FaceTime call with friends, streaming movies and shows in HDR.

To know more about Apple devices available through Globe’s wide range of postpaid plans, visit https://glbe.co/ip13-green and https://glbe.co/ipse-3rd.

WATCH: GREEN iPhone 13 and 13 Pro Unboxing & First Look

Entertainment

Netflix confirms ads are coming later this year

In a cheaper subscription tier

Published

June 25, 2022

Luigi Leonardo

Netflix is currently in a bind. As the platform’s rivals grow, Netflix has started shrinking and losing subscribers. The company has also started pondering on alternative strategies to maintain its grip on the streaming world. One of the most recent ideas involves the introduction of a cheaper, ad-supported subscription tier. Now, after much strategizing, Netflix has all but confirmed its addition later this year.

During the recent Cannes Lion advertising festival (via The Hollywood Reporter), Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed that the platform is indeed adding a cheaper option for subscribers by the end of the year. While the platform was initially averse to including ads, Sarandos has stated that some subscribers actually don’t mind ads in return for a cheaper price per month.

Prior to an official announcement, Netflix has not announced how much the new subscription will cost on launch. Likewise, they haven’t confirmed whether the tier will come to all countries and territories where Netflix is present.

If anything, Netflix isn’t alone or the first in adding an ad-supported subscription tier. Hulu, for example, already offers such a tier. Hulu’s partner streaming platform, Disney+, is also considering adding a similar tier later this year.

Besides adding the ad-supported tier, Netflix is also pumping up its presence in the gaming world. They are also considering another payment system meant for users who share their passwords to non-subscribers.

News

ROG Phone 6 shows off its design ahead of launch

Featuring a second screen

Published

June 25, 2022

Luigi Leonardo

In a few weeks, ASUS is unveiling the ROG Phone 6. The next generation of gaming smartphone promises stellar performance packed inside a sharp design. Naturally, the power inside the phone isn’t a gigantic surprise, given what’s already out in the market today. However, figuring out what it will look like is always a treat. Now, a short time before the official launch, the ROG Phone 6 makes a small debut elsewhere, revealing the phone’s drip.

Recently, the phone popped up on TENAA. As with most filings, the entry comes with a set of photos that reveal both the front and the rear of the coming device. While the new device does share some similarities with its past siblings, the ROG Phone 6 has its own unique appeal.

Like the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate, the new phone will have a secondary screen on its rear. However, while the former looks sleek and smooth, the latter has a more industrial charm, paired with a larger camera island. It looks like something from Guardians of the Galaxy, as opposed to the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate’s Iron-Man glam. That said, the new phone still looks interesting.

In terms of hardware, the phone is expected to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, 16GB of RAM, and 6000mAh of battery life. ASUS is launching the phone on July 5.

SEE ALSO: ROG Phone 6 will launch in July

News

Xiaomi Smart Band 7 now official

Step up your game

Published

June 24, 2022

GadgetMatch

The new Xiaomi Smart Band 7 will be available in Singapore and the Philippines over the weekend.

You will get what is expected from an entry-level wearable as the Smart Band 7 features a 1.62-inch AMOLED high-resolution display, all-day heart rate, SPO2, and sleep monitoring, as well as over 110 workout and sports modes.

For those who want to check their health stats constantly, there is an Always-on display option.

The smart band also comes with an all-new VO2 max professional workout analysis for health and fitness junkies to be able to check the maximum amount of oxygen they can utilize during exercise.

Design-wise, it comes with multiple color options for its straps and over 100 watch faces available via the Mi Fitness app.

It also boasts up to a 14-day battery life on a single full charge, and is water-resistant.

Pricing, availability

The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 will be available for sale in Singapore starting on June 25, 2022 through the following outlets:

Leading e-commerce platforms
Shopee and Lazada
Xiaomi authorized stores

It will retail for an early bird price of SG$ 54, a considerable discount from its recommended retail price of SG$ 69.

In the Philippines, the smart band can be purchased starting on June 27, 2022 on Shopee
at an early bird price of PhP 1,999 (from PhP 2,399) which includes one free strap worth PhP 359.