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Smart shows off 5G SA at j-hope concert

Enhanced mobile experience promised

Published

May 8, 2025

GadgetMatch

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) not only amplified the excitement surrounding j-hope of BTS’s “Hope on the Street” concerts at the MOA Arena on April 12 and 13 but also marked a significant technological advancement. The company successfully showcased its cutting-edge 5G Standalone (SA) technology at the event. It highlights a next-generation mobile network experience designed to maximize 5G capabilities for its subscribers.

The key advantage of 5G SA lies in its ability to perform “network slicing.” This allows for the optimization of network infrastructure for specific uses and applications. This capability enables Smart to offer a prioritized network experience for users in high-demand scenarios. A densely populated like a concert is a major example.

At the j-hope concerts, Smart provided 5G-SA-capable handsets to select concertgoers. This demonstrated the network slicing capabilities of its 5G SA network. Even amidst thousands of fellow attendees, these users experienced impressive download speeds and a seamless mobile internet experience.

To further emphasize the power of this advanced mobile technology, Smart also customized the network ID displayed on the SA-enabled devices to “J-Hope Concert.” It highlights the technology in action.

Towards a world-class customer experience

The 5G SA technology demonstration builds upon Smart’s recent launches of Smart 5G Max and TNT ‘5G Max’ in Taguig City last December. Both aimed at providing a more seamless mobile experience. Alongside 5G Max, TNT also introduced Max Saya 30, its first prepaid data pack offering a prioritized network experience.

Powered by Smart 5G Max in real-world use

The power of Smart 5G Max proved beneficial for concertgoers throughout their experience, from entry verification to staying connected during the event.

Elaine, a university student attending the concert, shared, “My parents wanted me to update them every hour since it was my first K-pop concert. My Smart 5G line ensured I could message them via SMS or Viber without any issues.”

She also highlighted her ability to share short videos on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram in real-time. “We also had the opportunity to see the demo of Smart’s 5G SA, and it clearly showed boosted internet compared to a device without SA. Throughout the concert, there were no lags, and I was posting the whole time during and after the show,” Elaine added.

Nic, a young professional who attended the second day of the concert, expressed his gratitude for the consistent signal on his Smart phone. “I have attended concerts where the signal was terrible, causing anxiety about potential emergencies. This time with Smart, I was reassured that my family could contact me anytime.”

With reliable and strong phone signals, concert attendees were able to fully enjoy j-hope’s performance, which included his solo hits and popular BTS tracks.

Enhancing the Fan Experience

Beyond the network technology showcase, Smart also focused on enhancing the overall fan experience for ARMY (BTS’s fanbase). Months prior to the concerts, Smart held an exclusive presale event for its prepaid and postpaid subscribers, offering them an advantage in securing tickets. Smart also conducted a ticket giveaway promo exclusive to subscribers.

At the concert venue, fans could visit the Smart 5G Max booth, inspired by the “Sweet Dreams” pop-up in New York, for photo opportunities and interactive experiences.

This event not only provided entertainment but also served as a practical demonstration of Smart’s commitment to advancing its network technology and delivering a superior mobile experience for its users, even in high-demand scenarios.

Related Topics:BTS BTS J-Hope J-Hope Smart 5G SA Smart 5G Standalone

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The new Lenovo Legion Tab comes with a free GameSir G8+ this month

All-in-one package to unleash mobile gaming

Published

October 5, 2025

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Lenovo has whipped up an enticing promo for gamers on the go, involving the new Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3.

Until October 31, the just-launched tablet (ZAEF0080PH) built primarily for gaming fittingly comes with a free GameSir G8 Plus Bluetooth mobile controller, along with a Folio Case and Glass Film.

That’s a freebie bundle worth more than PhP 3,000 in total. The offer is exclusive to the following resellers:

GameOne
Datablitz
Joneco
PC Express
VillMan
Robinsons Appliances

Upon purchase, customers will instantly receive their freebies in-store. Lenovo actually launched the promo as early as September 15.

The Lenovo Legion Tab is priced at PhP 29,995. It is built for gaming performance and immersive gameplay.

Powering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. It comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The processor is complemented by Lenovo ColdFront cooling to ensure steady gaming sessions.

Moreover, the tablet has an 8.8-inch 2.5K 165Hz display in front for smooth visuals. This panel has 98% DCI-P3, up to 900 nits of peak brightness, and TÜV certifications.

To complete the audiovisual experience, there is dual speaker system that supports Dolby Atmos for immersive sound.

The slate runs on Android 14 or later and has a 6550mAh battery with 65W charging.

Other handy features include haptic feedback and Legion Space software. There is likewise a 13MP main camera at the back and 8MP front camera.

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realme 15T also releasing on October 8

A 3rd option under the latest realme numbered series

Published

October 4, 2025

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realme is expanding the realme 15 Series with the launch of the realme 15T 5G on October 8.

The variant joins the realme 15 5G and realme 15 Pro 5G as part of a streamlined number series collection moving forward. realme earlier bared that it would let go of the “Plus” on such smartphones.

The realme 15T will launch on the same day in the Philippines as the realme 15 Pro 5G Game of Thrones Limited Edition.

Like the two other models under the 15 series, the realme 15T 5G comes with a 7000mAh battery. This is paired with 60W SUPERVOOC charging.

The phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 6400 Max processor and has the ample RAM and internal storage expected of a device of its price point.

Moreover, the handset features a metallic-textured mid-frame and looks more compact than its two other counterparts.

But besides this, the 15T 5G still maintains a slim profile. The Suit Titanium colorway measures just 7.79mm thin. The Flowing Silver variant, meanwhile, has a 7.89mm thickness.

In front is a 6.57-inch AMOLED flat display with DT Star D+ glass protection. For its cameras, the phone has a 50MP camera each on the rear and in front.

Purchases from October 8 will come with exclusive freebies worth up to PhP 2,898, while supplies last.

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Celebrate your teacher and win rewards with this PMC campaign

Join Power Mac Center’s To My Teacher campaign

Published

October 4, 2025

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Power Mac Center (PMC) has launched a “To My Teacher” campaign in celebration of National Teacher’s Month, inviting everyone to pay tribute to their mentors in school and in life.

The initiative kicked off on October 1st through on-campus activations across major universities across Metro Manila.

PMC placed photo walls at the University of Santo Tomas, U.P. Shopping Center, and De La Salle University Manila stores from October 1 to 4.

Alongside these were PMC Mac Clinic booths to offer students and faculty free external device cleaning, assessment, and consultation on select dates.

PMC also has an online photo contest that all students can join. To participate, simply post a photo with your teacher on Facebook along with a heartfelt message.

The message should complete the statement, “To my teacher, ___.” It should answer the question “How does your teacher improve your learning experience with the help of technology?”

Don’t forget to include the hashtag #PMCToMyTeacher and set the post to public.

This contest is open until 11:59 P.M. on October 15. Each person may only submit one entry. They may submit entries via this link.

Judges will deliberate the entries based on the strength of the narrative and overall creativity. More details on that on PMC’s Facebook post here.

A total of six (6) winners — three student-teacher pairs — will each receive PhP 3,000 PMC Gift Certificates plus accessory bundles worth PhP 6,000. Winners will be announced on PMC’s official Facebook page.