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IN PHOTOS: First ‘Apple Premium Partner’ store in PH

By Power Mac Center

Published

December 19, 2022

GadgetMatch

Power Mac Center has officially opened the first Apple Premium Partner store in the Philippines. The launch happened on December 16. And the store is located at the 2nd Level of Power Plant Mall in Makati City.

The brand-new PMC Apple Premium Partner store offers 275 square meters of shopping space. It carries a comprehensive lineup of Apple products on offer, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and accessories.

The event was hosted by Nikko Ramos.

There was the usual ribbon cutting ceremony.

The place was packed.

Naturally, there were plenty of Apple devices.

And there are also products from other brands.

What makes it an Apple Premium Partner store?

The Power Mac Center store in Power Plant Mall offers a Mobile Care Service Center helmed by expert technicians that can provide repair services and offer product knowledge, as well as dedicated space for product and feature demos conducted by Apple Certified Trainers.

Here’s an Apple Certified trainer assisting celebrity couple Jim and Saab Bacarro.

Catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses and schools around the area, the PMC Apple Premium Partner store in Power Plant Mall also offers exclusive deals to corporate and education clients.

Huge deals to start

Participating Mac and iPad accessories are offered at up to 80% off. Store visitors can also switch to iPhone 14 at a discounted price or to an iPhone 11 at PhP 6,500 off. These are available until December 21, 2022 for cash and straight payments.

AirPods (2nd gen) is up for grabs at PhP 2,000 off and select iPad (9th gen) at up to PhP 5,500 off. Customers can also save up to PhP 7,000 when they buy a 13-inch MacBook Air M1 chip in 256GB. Don’t miss these deals until December 25, 2022.

Customers of the new PMC Apple Premium Partner store in Power Plant Mall can get PhP 2,000 store credits for every purchase of iPhone 12 and iPhone 13. Select Apple TV models are available at up to 30% off until December 31, 2022. These offers are valid for non-installment payment methods.

Purchase any of the participating iPad devices and get a free Anker PowerPort III Nano 20W USB-C wall charger. Those who will buy select Mac devices will also score a free PanzerGlass Spray Twice A Day. These are one-day deals available only on December 16.

Each purchase of a Speck case for any iPhone 14 device comes with a free Speck Presidio Perfect-Clear Case for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Promo runs until December 25, 2022.

Select premium accessories from Adam Elements, Laut, Moshi, PanzerGlass, Pipetto, and Rivacase are up to 30% off from December 16 to 25, 2022. Customers with a PhP 3,000 minimum purchase of accessories will also receive one free Defunc Go Sport In-Earphones with mic and remote. Terms and conditions apply for all the mentioned promos.

Mobile Care by Power Mac Center in PMC Apple Premium Partner Power Plant Mall will also offer 50% off on diagnostic fees and software fees, and 10% off on parts on opening day.

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realme 12 5G Philippine price, availability

realme’s 3rd offering under the 12 series

Published

April 25, 2024

GadgetMatch

The realme 12 5G is now official in the Philippines. Months after launching the the 12+ and 12 Pro+ models under its latest number series line, realme is back with the release of the series’ base model. The realme 12 5G is priced at PhP 14,999 and is available through realme’s ecommerce platforms and offline stores.

As part of its launch, realme is offering customers exclusive deals starting April 25th:

Lazada Flagship (May 5 to 10)

Free realme Buds T100
Free TechLife Hair Dryer

Shopee Official Store (May 5 to 10)

Free TechLife Power Bank 2 20,000mAh
Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer

TikTok Shop (April 25, 7:30 PM to 30)

Free realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker
Free TechLife Cooling Fan

James Afante TikTok Shop (April 25, 7:30 PM)

Freebie package 1: TechLife Cooling Fan and Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer
Freebie package 2: realme Buds T100 and Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer
Freebie package 3: TechLife Portable Steam Iron, TechLife Electric Kettle, and TechLife Portable Electric Pot

ALSO READ: realme 12+ 5G review: One month later

For offline purchases, customers also stand a chance to win freebies worth up to PhP 24,999 with the Mystery Box promo. Furthermore, they may join the Lucky 12 Challenge for additional freebies when they purchase the realme 12 5G from any of the 100 selected concept stores, kiosks, and exclusive stores.

realme 12 5G

The realme 12 5G is just as capable as its 12+ and Pro+ counterparts. The model boasts of a 108MP 3X zoom portrait camera, taking off from the series’ Portrait Master positioning.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G chipset, has 8GB of base RAM with 8GB RAM expansion, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W SUPERVOOC Charge. In front is a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz Sunlight Display that has a maximum brightness of 950nits. There is also an 8MP AI selfie camera.

Lastly, the handset also has a similar watch face design at the back. It is available in Twilight Purple and Woodland Green.

ALSO READ: realme 12 Pro+ 5G review: A midrange marvel

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ZTE nubia Neo 2 5G now in the Philippines: Pricing, details

ZTE’s budget gaming phone gets an upgrade

Published

April 25, 2024

GadgetMatch

ZTE has announced the availability of the nubia Neo 2 5G in the Philippines. The successor to the nubia Neo budget gaming smartphone, the second iteration is armed with an upgraded gaming control experience for Filipino gamers to enjoy.

The nubia Neo 2 5G retains the distinct Bionic Mecha with “Hero Eye” design from its predecessor. It is available in Storm Gray, Sunfire Yellow, and Frost Silver for PhP 9,999.

The phone is powered by a Unisoc T820 processor (6nm). It supports even more Dynamic RAM at 12GB to complement its 8GB base RAM, and also offers 5G dual-card intelligent switching. Additionally, the nubia Neo 2 5G carries an even larger 6,000mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging.

ALSO READ: ZTE nubia Neo 5G: Decent for gaming

In front, the device sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ display with a 2,400 x 1,800 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate for seamless viewing and scrolling. At the back is a 50MP main camera.

Upgraded Game Space

The nubia Neo 2 5G features Game Space 2.0, an assistance tool that is reminiscent of a professional gaming layout. Here, users may tinker with game optimization functions, including Game Performance Enhancement. This adjusts the device’s CPU and GPU resources to help it manage power and battery usage.

The phone also supports ByPass Charging for uninterrupted gaming. Users may activate this charging feature while the charging cable is connected to the device. When under ByPass Charging, the phone gets powered up but without the battery charging so it can reduce heat.

Upgraded experience

Furthermore, one of the highlights of the nubia Neo 2 5G is its gaming shoulder triggers. This gives users more freedom and control while navigating and playing. Users may also customize the shoulder buttons based on their personal preferences.

Meanwhile, the phone’s Dual Stereo Speakers with DTS:X Ultra provide impressive sound quality. This is further enhanced with four built-in sound effects.

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Apple announces new special event for iPads

Scheduled for May 7

Published

April 24, 2024

Luigi Leonardo

The next Apple event is coming! Two weeks ahead of the big launch, the iPad maker has announced an upcoming event dedicated to the tablet.

As always, Apple has added a tagline to tease what’s coming for the brand. This time, it’s “Let loose.”

Now, you won’t get a lot of clues from something so vague. Thankfully, the graphic is much more telling. It features a hand clearly grasping an Apple Pencil. For sure, the event will focus on new iPads.

The special event will start on May 7, 10AM ET. Interested viewers can watch the event live.

There’s no confirmation what models are getting new faces for the event. However, rumors are swirling that we’re getting a new iPad Pro. We can likely expect a new Apple Pencil too, especially since the stylus is a main focus for the invite.

New iPhones are likely out, though. Apple usually holds the event for those later in the year. That leaves the Macs and the Vision Pro in the less-likely-but-still-possible realm.

That said, if you’re looking for new tablets, it’s time to wait a bit.