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New BLACKPINK Edition Galaxy A80 package in PH
Comes with the Watch Active and Galaxy Buds
PH BLINKs, Samsung heard you! The South Korean company knows how much you love Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa so they’re also bringing to the Philippines a special package of the Samsung Galaxy A80 BLACKPINK Edition.
Initially, the Galaxy A80 BLACKPINK Edition came with the BLACKPINK case, charging stand, a photocard, and a mesh pouch for PHP 34,990 . This new package though tops that!
This new Galaxy A80 package comes with BLACKPINK themes and stickers. It also includes a BLACKPINK-themed Watch Active and Galaxy Buds — very similar to the one that the members unboxed. The treats don’t end there as the package also comes with a free CD inside its especially designed box.
Want more? This new offer also comes with 6 months free VIU subscription via Samsung Members so you can satisfy both your K-Pop and K-Drama loving self!
The package will be available starting August 9, 2019 for PHP 49,990.
The Samsung Galaxy A80 BLACKPINK Edition was first announced in Thailand.
Samsung Galaxy A80
The Samsung Galaxy A80 was first launched in April, also in Bangkok, Thailand along with the Samsung Galaxy A70 which at the time already had a BLACKPINK Edition.
The Galaxy A80 sports a set of triple cameras, octa-core Snapdragon 730G chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 3700 mAh battery, and 4G LTE support. It also runs Android 9.0 out of the box.
This is Samsung’s unique answer to the “notch problem” with its rotating camera mechanism. It was announced early in April but didn’t hit certain markets right away.
SEE ALSO: GadgetMatch in BLACKPINK’s area thanks to A Galaxy Event
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Asia to get its own D23; tickets on sale this November
Singapore to host The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tailored for Asia next year
Asia is getting its own D23 with Singapore hosting the first ever edition of The Ultimate Disney Fan Event next year.
The Walt Disney Company announced the milestone, with D23 Asia taking over the iconic Marina Bay Sands and parts of Sands Expo & Convention Center from June 25 to 27, 2027.
Fans will be able to purchase tickets by November 2026.
The first-ever D23 Asia will bring together Disney fans from across Asia Pacific and beyond in a three-day celebration of Disney storytelling, creativity, and innovation.
It will feature immersive experiences, exclusive showcases, special announcements, shopping, entertainment and more.
Building on the legacy of D23 fan events in Anaheim and around the world, the Singapore edition will offer a uniquely Asian experience while staying true to the scale, excitement and fan-first spirit that defines D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
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Smart showcases cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut
Play over 1,000 titles straight on your smartphones
Philippines mobile service provider Smart showcased the country’s first cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut at the recent Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026.
As the event’s main presenter, Smart highlighted its collaboration with the cloud gaming subscription service. Together with its value-packed Power All offers, the network provider is highlighting what the future of gaming can look like.
Smart and TNT subscribers can conveniently access Blacknut Cloud Gaming through a dedicated site. Here, they can play more than 1,000 premium console and PC-quality games on their smartphones.
That’s without the need for expensive gaming hardware or lengthy downloads. Weekly subscriptions start at just PhP 145 and can be conveniently charged to prepaid load following a simple OTP verification process.
To make the experience better, Smart also has Power All offers, which provide generous open-access data for today’s digital lifestyles. There’s a package for cloud and mobile gaming, streaming, content sharing, and productivity.
Gaming
Ghost of Yotei gets a story expansion in October
The Complete Edition comes with the expansion and a roguelike mode.
Ghost of Yotei is a classic RPG experience set in the same universe as its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima. In my opinion, Atsu’s journey of revenge feels a lot more fun than Jin’s battle to save his homeland. If you’re in the same boat, Ghost of Yotei is coming back on October 1 with brand-new content.
Without delving too much into spoiler territory, Ghost of Yotei has a conclusive ending. Rather than shoehorning a forced epilogue, Echoes of Sekigahara, the title of the upcoming story expansion, explores Atsu’s past.
As with Tsushima’s expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara features a new map with new enemies, weapons, and collectibles. It will be set in two different time periods.
Besides the story expansion, the upcoming update also has a new mode called Most Wanted, which Sucker Punch Production describes as their “spin on a roguelike.” The mode explores Atsu’s experience as a headhunter, feeding her with bounties and earnable perks.
The two new content expansions will come with in the upcoming Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition. The new edition, coming on October 1, will also come with the co-op Legends mode. It also has a few perks and customization options. The edition will sell for US$ 70.
If you already have the base edition, you can grab an upgrade for only US$ 15. If you don’t want to pay for the upgrade, the game is still getting a few minor tweaks.
SEE ALSO: Ghost of Yotei review: A tale sharpened by vengeance
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