Philippines
Smart brings True 5G to Iloilo with music, games
Next-level speeds
Smart Communications has switched on the country’s first 5G Standalone (SA) network in Iloilo City, marking a big leap in mobile connectivity.
The launch came with a free concert at the K-Town Festive Walk Parade last August 30, drawing more than 5,200 Ilonggos. The night featured local bands Kreonz and First Edition, DJ Young, and rap star Flow G. Hosts Jackie Gonzaga and Jordan Toledo kept the energy up with games and prizes.
What True 5G brings
Also called True 5G, the SA network runs on a dedicated 5G core. That means lower latency, faster speeds, and higher capacity for everything from streaming to gaming. It also paves the way for future tech and advanced digital services.
Smart says the Iloilo rollout includes major upgrades to expand coverage and capacity across the city. To make the switch easier, the company offered exclusive deals on 5G-ready phones from brands like Honor, OPPO, Samsung, vivo, and ZTE.
Why it matters to users
For gamers like John Gallo, the upgrade is a game-changer: “I always play Mobile Legends, and it’s a huge advantage to have a faster and more reliable connection powered by Smart 5G.”
Anne, another Smart subscriber, was just as eager: “I spend most of my time watching YouTube and sharing Instagram updates. With Smart 5G SA, I look forward to streaming without buffering and posting instantly.”
First in the Philippines
This launch makes Iloilo the first city in the Philippines to experience Smart’s 5G SA network. It’s part of PLDT Group’s broader effort to upgrade the country’s digital backbone and make high-speed access more inclusive for Filipinos.
Deals
Trade in your old device and switch to Dyson at SM Podium
A simple trade-in lets you enjoy Dyson’s latest technology with better value!
Sometimes, the right upgrade arrives at the perfect moment.
Dyson is giving everyone that chance with its Trade to Upgrade event happening from November 25 to 28 at the 2F Atrium of SM Podium.
It’s a limited run designed for anyone who has been waiting to switch to smarter cleaning, cooler airflow, or sleeker styling.
The idea is simple: Bring your old purifier, vacuum, or hair tool from any brand, working or not, and switch to a Dyson machine within the same category.
You can enjoy up to 30 percent off when you trade in a purifier for a Dyson purifier, a vacuum for a Dyson vacuum, or a hair dryer or styler for a Dyson hair tool.
It’s a straightforward way to upgrade your daily routines with technology that performs better and looks better at home.
The event also welcomes shoppers who are not trading in. Dyson is offering flexible payment options with zero percent installment for up to twenty-four months on all machines, including the Airwrap Coanda 2X and the Amber Silk finish.
This gives more room to choose the device that fits your lifestyle without rushing the decision.
Whether you are setting up a smarter home or refreshing your everyday essentials, this event is a chance to experience Dyson’s design and engineering in a more accessible way.
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III has officially been launched in the Philippines. The full-frame CMOS camera is the latest addition to the Canon EOS R mirrorless line, and is officially priced at PhP 164,998 in the market (body only).
Customers can get it with these two lens for a corresponding bundle price as well:
- With RF24-105mm IS STM: PhP 186,998
- With RF24-105mm L IS USM: PhP 244,998
The regular bundle includes a CF Express Type B Card while the preorder bundle includes an LP-E6P battery. Preorder period is from December 1 to 31.
In addition, the new RF45mm F1.2 STM lens has also been revealed. It brings exceptional bokeh and a 72mm full-frame equivalent crop factor for PhP 25,298.
Uncompromised storytelling
The EOS R6 Mark III features a higher 32.5-megapixel resolution compared to the usual 24.1MP resolution. This, alongside improved speed, performance, and reliability, allows for uncompromised storytelling.
A standout feature is the camera’s 3:2 Open Gate 7K 30p RAW recording, the first of its kind. This provides greater flexibility for reframing. Creators can source videos with horizontal, vertical, cinematic, and more aspect ratios from the same footage.
For stills, the camera can capture up to 150 shots at 40fps on high-speed continuous shooting mode (electronic shutter).
And despite the higher processing load, it maintains the same high-speed continuous shooting rate. That’s up to 40 fps on electronic shutter and up to 12 fps on mechanical or electronic first-curtain shutter.
In addition, the camera features a user-friendly pre-continuous shooting feature. Before the shutter button is fully pressed, up to 20 continuous shots can be recorded in any still format.
This ensures no moment is missed, especially in scenarios like weddings or sports where there retakes aren’t an option.
More specs, details, and features about the new camera here: Canon announces EOS R6 Mark III camera, RF45mm f/1.2 STM lens
The highly-anticipated vivo X300 series is officially coming to the Philippines next week. The smartphones will launch on November 26 via a vivo Philippines Facebook live event starting at 6 in the evening.
There will be three available colorways for the Philippine market: Phantom Black, Dune Brown, and Halo Pink. Memory and storage configurations are yet to be announced.
vivo’s latest flagships were announced globally less than a month ago. They are composed of the vivo X300 and vivo X300 Pro models, which both boast of 200MP ZEISS camera systems.
The Pro debuts a 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto Camera with an upgraded Ultra-Sensing Sensor HPB.
Meanwhile, the 50MP ZEISS Gimbal-Grade Main Camera boasts of a large 1/1.28″ sensor and industry-leading CIPA 5.5-rated stabilization.
These enable the main camera to deliver more stable, faster, and clearer shots while greatly improving the overall imaging performance.
On the other hand, the X300 features a 200MP ZEISS Main Camera, along with a ZEISS APO Telephoto Camera with a LYT-602 sensor.
Leading performance, efficiency, and endurance
Aside from impressive camera systems, the vivo X300 handsets also feature improvements across OS, performance, and design.
They run on the new OriginOS, which is supported by ultra-core computing, memory fusion, and dual-rendering engines.
Inside, the X300 phones are powered by a Dimensity 9500 chipset jointly defined by vivo and MediaTek.
Built on the 3nm process, the platform delivers exceptional power and remarkable energy efficiency. It features a fully-upgraded 12-core G1-Ultra GPU and ultra-efficient NPU.
In front are 8T LTPO displays (6.31-inch for the X300 and 6.78-inch for the X300 Pro) with up to 2000 nits global peak brightness.
Lastly, the phones have long-lasting batteries (X300 Pro: 6510mAh; X300: 6040mAh) both supporting 90W FlashCharge and wireless charging.
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