Buy Asus ZenPad C and Get Asus ZenPower for Free

If you are going to buy one of the Asus ZenPad C tablets between today and February 20, you'll be able to get one Asus ZenPower powerbank for free. It is one of the new promos Asus Philippines is currently running.

The Asus Zenpad C tablet sports a 7-inch HD IPS display with DTS-Premium Sound resulting to a stunning brightness and image clarity. This tablet is also one of the slimmest and lightest we can find today on the Philippine market. The profile only measures 8.4mm and it only weights about 265 grams right out of the box.

Storage wise, the ZenPad C comes with 16GB default storage space and can be expanded via microSD card up to 128GB.

The Asus ZenPower, on the other hand, is also one of the most purchased powerbanks in the market as it is only offered for just Php795. Not only that, the Asus ZenPower sports a massive 10050mAh battery capacity and it only as wide as a regular credit card. One of the things I like about this ZenPower is that it is packed with tons of safety features.

Asus ZenPad C is now available at any Asus-authorized retailer stores near you for a starting price of just Php5,995 and again it is currently being offered with free Asus 10050mAh Zenpower.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Final Trailer and Posters Unleashed

Warner Bros. has just unleashed the final trailer and a couple of posters for the DC Comics-based Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie. The trailer and posters were very cool to see as it provides us a peek at what to expect from this Zack Snyder-directed superhero film for the year. Check it out below.

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Here are 20 Game of Thrones Season 6 Images

It's almost March and we still have not seen any official trailer or even teaser clip from this year Season 6 of Game of Thrones from HBO. Usually by this time, we have already seen a few clips and a ton of marketing materials from HBO, this kind of weird - and yet expected since Season 6 is no longer coming from any of the published books of the Song of Ice and Fire series..

However, earlier today, HBO has released 20 official images from the GoT6. Yes 20 of them, and even though they are just photos, they still very nice to look at and speculate a bit from. Hopefully, an official trailer will be released this week or next. Check out the images below.

The Game of Thrones Season 6 is to premiere on April 24th, 2016.

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Instagram Now Allows You to Manage Multiple Accounts

Finally, the Facebook-owned photo and video sharing app Instagram is now allowing its users to manage more than one account at once without the need to log-out log-in first. This feature had been in testing mode for some Android and iOS user abroad and in the Philippines, but according to a recent blog post from Instagram, they are now rolling it out to everybody.

This is the exact feature that many Instagram users have been waiting for to arrive on their device. And now it's here! So how to add another accounts to your official instagram app? First off, make sure you have the most recent version of the app by updating it from either iTunes or Google Play.

Launch your instagram app and go to the settings. To go to the settings, head to your profile page first and click on the three-dot icon located at the top right corner of the screen. On the next page, simply scroll down to the bottom and look for "Add Account" option. Then just follow the next steps in adding your other accounts.

Watch the video below I created for my other blog to see how to do it and how to know that you successfully did it.

Join Power Mac Center's Cinemansanas and Tell a Story through Apple Devices

The Philippines' Apple-authorized retail store Power Mac Center has recently launched its Cinemansanas short film making contest. PMC is known for selling Apple devices like iPhones and iPads, they are one of the most go-to stores for buying off-contract and unlocked iOS smart devices in the country. This being said, PMC's Cinemansanas competition invites professional and amateur film makers to join this advocacy, film and edit their entries using Apple devices.

Part of this campaign by Power Mac Center is to inspire and recognize more artists to break the standards of the art scene. Additionally, it is celebrated with series of workshops, live demos and an ultimate art challenge. These workshops will be led by famous individuals in the local film and arts industry such as Erik Matti, Yam Laranas, Ricky Lee, Mario Cornejo, Monster Jimenez and many more, where they will be talking about directing, cinematography, script writing and film production. See dates and venues in the next images below.

The Cinemansanas competition will be divided into two categories, Student Category which is open to all enrolled high school and college or university students, and the Professional Category for local residents. Finalists from these categories will be able to win the People's Choice Award.

Power Mac Center aims to honor the brightest and best local talents in contemporary creativity further by participating at the Adobo Design Awards Asia (ADAA) Open/Theme category: Digital Short Film. Entries for the Student category are automatically eligible to win the much coveted ADAA Award, now entries under the Professional category can also join by just paying a nominal fee of Php500.

Student Category Diamond Award winner will be able to take home Php30,000 worth of Power Mac Center gift certificate while Professional Category Diamond Award winner brings home Php50,000 worth of PMC GC. Of course the runners-up from these categories will also receive special gift cards from Power Mac Center.


If you are of your team is ready to join, you have until March 20, 2016 to submit your entries with the theme "Designing for a Bold New World". To learn more about this Cinemansanas and the series of workshops and live demos, you may visit the nearest Power Mac Center stores or go to www.powermaccenter.com. You may also call 855-8888.

Five Reasons Why You Should Root for Asus Zenfone Go as Your Travel Buddy

Whether we agree or not, smartphones have definitely become a part of our everyday life. We use smartphones for work, personal needs, travel, and almost everything else. Many of us, if not most, cannot live a day without their phones with them. It's like we are crippled or part of our body is missing when our smartphone is not around. And then from time to time, we need to change or upgrade phones but sometimes it's quite hard to decided which one to get due to a large number of smartphones to choose from. With this post, let me share you five reasons why the budget-friendly Asus Zenfone Go should be your next phone, especially when you are a travel geek.

Whether you consider yourself an adventurous soul, an aimless wanderer, or simply an explorer-at-heart, every aspect of your journey is made even more fun and unforgettable with your little handy smartphone with you in every step of your travel.

Number 1: The Price is Right!

 The Asus Zenfone Go is currently available at Asus-authorized retail stores and kiosks around the Philippines for just Php5,995. With this very affordable asking price, this handset is a sure hit for millennial travelers like you who are always on the look-out for items that will not only be useful to have wherever you go, but will also be easy on the pocket for your budget travels. You can get this Zenfone Go without the need to break the bank.

Number 2: Lightning-Fast Touching Response!

Somewhere and sometime in the journey, you will definitely encounter speed bumps, detours and long waits and those are expected and no one is in exception. But with the Asus Zenfone Go, these are never encountered, as it is equipped with super sensitive and instant 67ms touch response time that keeps up with all of your needs even you are on the go and in a hurry. Are you a multitasker or a globetrotter? If yes, then this phone is the perfect travel gadget for you.

Number 3: Audio is just Loud and Clear!

It gives you an added entertainment at the palm of your hands as you go and explore the beauty of the world. The Zenfone Go is packed with Asus-exclusive SonicMaster technology for exceptional mobile-audio experience. As a matter of fact, the Zenfone Go's built-in amplifiers are enabled to deliver an output voltage that's up to 25% greater than other smartphones in this range.

Number 4: Compact, Light and Elegant!

When traveling, especially for the first timers and beginners, one of the best advice they can get is to travel light and pack light. Zenfone Go couldn't agree more with this as it is manufactured with very light, solid and compact built. Coming in at just 135 grams. Additional space, weight, and probably extra baggage cost is definitely not going to be an issue with the ZenFone Go. Additionally, this phone is very slim at just 5.2mm, making it very comfortable to hold even in one hand.

Number 5: But Wait, there's More! 

Traveling without taking a single picture? That's impossible. With Asus Zenfone Go's camera capabilities, you will surely be able to immortalize the beauty you encounter your way. This device is equipped with 8MP rear facing camera with f/2.0 aperture and paired with a 2MP selfie shooter. Additionally, this device comes with 16GB expandable storage for all of your photos and videos.

In addition to those I have mentioned above, the Asus Zenfone Go keeps the fun rolling with it's built-in high-capacity battery that will provide you almost 30 hours of talktime over 3G network and more than 10 days on standby mode.

Asus Zenfone Go specs:

• 5-inch HD IPS display
• 1280 x 720 resolution, 294ppi
• 1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6580 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB internal storage
• Supports microSD card up to 64GB
• 8MP Rear camera with f/2.0 aperture
• 2MP
• Android 5.1 Lollipop
• WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
• 3G
• Dual-SIM
• Red, White or Black
• 135 grams
• 2070mAh battery
• Php5,995

You can now buy the Asus Zenfone Go smartphone at your nearest gadget stores or shopping malls for just Php5,995.

Firefly Mobile Intense Desire with LTE for Under Php7k

Firefly Mobile is back in the local tech scene with the official announcement of the new budget-friendly yet power-packed Intense Desire smartphone. Coming in at just below Php7,000 pricing, the Firefly Intense Desire, by just looking at its specs, is a big steal for budget-conscious consumers. Read on to learn more about this Android 5.1 Lollipop powered phone.

The Firefly Intense Desire was recently announced on the company's official Facebook page together with all the details we need to know about this new installment to the Intense series of devices from Firefly Mobile.

Right out of the box, the Intense Desire offers a massive 5.5-inch HD display with IPS technology. IPS tech allows users to look at the device even from an awkward angle without losing the quality of the display and resolution. There is also an OGS or One-Glass Solution that is implemented on the Intense Desire, this simply means the display is much closer to the touch panel for a more immersive experience.

Powering the device is a 1.3GHz 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor and it's an octa-core chip paired with 3GB of RAM for a maximum performance. For the storage needs, the smartphone has 32GB and can be expanded via microSD card up to 128GB.

The camera department is also another aspect of this device to be happy about in relation to its retail price and other specs it comes with. On the back sits a 13MP main camera equipped with Sony EXMOR sensor, BSI, Autofocus and dual-flash, almost everything we need in a camera is all here. On front is a selfie shooter with 8MP resolution, also with BSI (Backside Illumination) for low light photo capture. What about operating system? You'll be surprised to know that it already runs on the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop, the most recent version of Android Lollipop yet. Check more specs below.

Firefly Mobile Intense Desire specs:

• 5.5 HD IPS display
• OGS – One-Glass Solution
• Dragontrail Asahi Glass
• 1280 x 720 resolution
• 1.3GHz octa-core 64-bit Mediatek MT6753 processor
• Mali-T720 GPU
• 3GB RAM
• 32GB internal storage
• Supports microSD card up to 128GB
• 13MP rear camera with Sony EXMOR RS IMX214 sensor, BSI, Autofocus, BSI and Dual flash
• 8MP front camera with BSI
• Android 5.1 Lollipop
• WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
• Dual-SIM
• 4G LTE
• 3G
• OTA (over the air software updates)
• USB OTG support
• Double Tap to Wake
• 3550mAh battery
• Php6,499

Firefly Mobile said this Intense Desire smartphone is now available at their retail stores nationwide for just Php6,499. Not only that, the package also comes with freebies worth Php1,000. Free silicon case, and blue light-filtering tempered glass.

Smart Big Bytes 15 Lets You Download Two Movies from iFlix

Are you a movie buff? Do you like watching local and international TV series? Have you been wanting to subscribe to iFlix but the current budget won't just allow? Try the new Smart Big Bytes 15, it lets you stream or download up to two movies from iFlix.

You have read that correctly! Smart and iFlix collaboration allows Smart users to download and watch movies from iFlix for as low as Php15 pesos. What is more amazing about this offer is that it won't require you to sign up or log in to iFlix app.

Simply register to the Smart Big Bytes 15 by texting BIGBYTES15 to 9999 or dialing *121# on you mobile phone. Once registered, download the iFlix app from iTunes or Google Play and access it using your Smart data.

You wonder how the "No Sign Up, No Log In" works? Smart and iFlix have activvated a nice technology on the iFlix app where it automatically detects a Smart mobile number when accessed via cellular data connection.

You can head to this link to learn more about this offer and how to start streaming or downloading movies and series from iFlix.

Cherry Mobile Pyxis H12 is a 12000mAh Powerbank for just Php790

Cherry Mobile has just announced a brand new powerbank offering that is packed with even bigger power capacity for a price tag that's really hard to refuse. Meet the new Cherry Mobile Pyxis H12 with 12000mAh battery pack.

Apart from having a massive room for battery juice, the Cherry Mobile Pyxis H12 also comes with a built-in flashlight functionality. And I think that is a very useful feature a particular powerbank can offer to Filipino tech consumers. It will be very helpful especially in times of environment-related disasters like typhoon where most of the time causes electricity to be out of service.

Additionally, there is still another feature this Pyxis powerbank is to offer, it sports three USB ports. That means users can charge up to three devices at once with this Cherry Mobile-made powerbank, this is something we don't usually see in other powerbanks even from international companies. And it's only for Php790. See additional specs below.

Cherry Mobile Pyxis H12 specs:

• 12000mAh power capacity
• Lithium-Ion
• DC 5V-1A input
• DC 5V-2A output
• 142 x 63 x 24.5mm
• 300 grams
• Built in flashlight
• Php790

Cherry Mobile said this Pyxis H12 12000mAh powerbank is now available at any of their kiosks and concept stores nationwide.

Samsung Gear VR Arriving to Smart Postpaid

The Korean electronics giant Samsung is set to announce its #TheNextGalaxy device on February 21 in Barcelona, Spain. Most likely it is going to be the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones. However, if we are to take hint from the newly-released teaser clip that Samsung released online, we can assume that they are to unveil another cool wearable gadget with these phones, and that's the Gear VR.

Samsung Gear VR is a virtual reality headset manufactured by Samsung in partnership with Oculus, the company that specializes in making VR headset like the Oculus Rift. We are very sure that Samsung is now prepared to launch a consumer-ready Gear VR, and what makes our suspicion even more possible is the latest announcement Smart Communications Inc posted on their Facebook page a couple of days back.

As you can see in the image above, Smart teased us that they are soon to offer the Samsung Gear VR under their postpaid services. We just didn't know if it is going to be a stand-alone product with postpaid offerings or it will be bundled with the latest and seventh-generation Samsung Galaxy S devices. I guess we will have to wait until Samsung formally announces the device before we can hear additional information from Smart about this Gear VR thing.

Below is the 15-second teaser clip Samsung released the same day they sent invites to media for their February 21, 2016 Unpacked Event to be held in Barcelona in time for the annual Mobile World Congress.



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