OPPO A39 Now Available in the Philippines

     After the very successful launch and campaign of OPPO Philippines' smart phones last year, they're adding another model that I'm sure will be in your to-buy list mobile phone because of the price and features.

     A new mobile device that easily captures crystal-clear selfies and brilliant night shots made its debut in Philippine stores. The OPPO A39 features a 5 MP-front camera which can capture flawless-looking selfies even in less than ideal lighting situations. See phone specifications below :)

OPPO A39 Now Available in the Philippines

Wedding Prenup Video Shot Using ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe

     Yes, you've read that right! A prenup video shoot with a smartphone by the Master Storyteller Jason Magbanua as he put ASUS' latest premium flagship smartphone to the test. ASUS Philippines makes the impossible a reality with its game-changing technology. Together with the master storyteller, Jason Magbanua, ASUS sets the bar for incredible possibilities. Scroll down and watch the videos below :)

Wedding Prenup Video Shot Using ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe

Simple Tips for #PerfectOOTD + OPPO F1s Feature

     How do we define a #PerfectOOTD? I presume that the first thing inside your mind is the outfit- the style that the outfit is trying to show. It may be plain and simple, edgy, girly, sporty, and so on as long as one knows how to mix and match clothing pieces to create different pegs and styles.

     Nowadays, having a perfect OOTD doesn't only evolve in the outfit per se. If you want to stand out in your OOTDs better practice simple techniques that will make you and your outfit look great in photos. I'm not a pro- fashion blogger but I've shared some ootd posts before and whenever I feel that I have captured great images of my outfit that day. Sharing with you my recent outfit of the day post plus simple tips for that #PerfectOOTD below :)

Simple Tips for #PerfectOOTD +  OPPO F1s Feature

Christmas Wishlist Granted With Digital Walker!

     Hello dearies! How's the holiday season so far? Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it also presents one with certain challenges. After all, it isn’t always easy to think of what to give the special people in our lives, especially when on a budget.

     Are you done with your Christmas shopping? Are your gifts all wrapped and ready? Well, if not here's great news from Digital Walker- the country’s largest retailer of premium gadgets and accessories, is making things easier this season by hosting a Holiday Wish List Promo! More details after the jump!

Christmas Wishlist Granted With Digital Walker!

Digits' Top Picks for 2017

     Let's go straight to the point- most of us want something new this Christmas. For our techie friends, the best gift they'll receive would be brand spankin new gadget or accessories that suits their modern lifestyle. 

     I agree that the most exciting things to look forward to at the end of the year are the speculations on what would be the best starting day 1 of next year. New year, new gadget to play with of course! Digits, the company behind Digital Walker recently announced their 'Top Picks for 2017' in a fun event/Christmas party for media and bloggers at Hole in the Wall Century City Mall. I was one of the lucky few who got the firsts dibs of what to look forward to in 2017 from Digital Walker. See the list below :)

Digits' Top Picks for 2017

HP GT Printer’s Free 2-year On-Site Warranty

     The most wonderful time of the year means exciting promos and deals! HP gives its customers an exciting holiday treat. Starting this month, those who purchase any of the participating HP GT All-in-One Printers at authorized HP resellers are entitled to a free two-year, on-site warranty.

     By availing of the HP DeskJet GT 5810 All-in-One Printer or the HP DeskJet GT 5820 Wireless All-in-One Printer, customers don’t only get high-volume and high quality colored printing at an extremely low cost, they can also ensure their printer’s reliable performance for the coming years. See more information below :)

HP GT Printer’s Free 2-year On-Site Warranty

OPPO PH Now with Lazada, Home Credit, PBA and Smart

     OPPO may have already become the country’s second bestselling smartphone, but the brand remains committed to increasing its market share in ASEAN’s fastest growing mobile market.

     In less than three months since the F1s sold out immediately after its debut in August, OPPO introduces a limited edition metallic grey variant of its celebrated camera phone—the F1s Limited. If you can't get enough of taking selfies, then you'll be more thrilled once you see this limited edition of OPPO F1s. More exciting news from OPPO Philippines below!

OPPO PH Now with Lazada, Home Credit, PBA and Smart

OPPO F1s A1610 Unboxing, First Impressions, and Review

     I'm not good at taking selfies and I know I'm not the only one. But this dilemma is now a thing of the past when OPPO Philippines launched last August a smart phone that is dubbed as the 'selfie expert.' The selfie and non-selfie addicts now have reasons to take the selfie game in a higher notch with OPPO F1s. 

     I've tested the phone for a month and based on my experience, this smart phone is true to what it claims- you'll be a selfie expert in no time! No other gimmicks needed, just selfie phone that's created to take a perfect selfie shots. Sharing with you the unboxing, first impressions, and review of OPPO F1s A1610 in Rose Gold below :)

OPPO F1s A1610 Unboxing, First Impressions, and Review

Mommy's Day Out with PLDT Home

     Mommies need a break! A break from daily routine like household chores, taking care of the kid/s, and spending whole day inside the house. It doesn't mean that stay-at-home-mothers like me are neglecting a day's work at home, we need a break to relax, pamper, and chill with other moms to refresh our mind and body.

     That's why I'm thankful to PLDT Home for treating us in an afternoon of tea bonding last November 8, 2016. PLDT Home organized an intimate event called “Mommy’s Day Out” for mommy bloggers. The event was hosted by hot celebrity moms Isabel Oli and Denise Laurel. It was an afternoon of good food at Stacy's BGC and all invited guests shared their views on parenting in the digital age. Sharing with you what I've learned and my thoughts Parenting in Digital Age below :)

Mommy's Day Out with PLDT Home

ASUS ZenFone 3 5.2 Z017D Review

     I've been using ASUS ZenFone 3 for more than a month now. Like what I've said in my unboxing and first impression post, I'll be sharing with you my thoughts on this phone. I'll focus more on the photos, gaming, and audio performance. I'll leave the technical part to tech bloggers and will share my experience using this phone every day, how it fits my work and lifestyle.

     I'm pretty sure that you've seen positive reviews of ZenFone 3 from your favorite bloggers. Yes, it has a premium feel and the price is higher than ZenFone 2 models but you're really getting what you've paid for. I'll be musing more of experience after the jump, so without further ado here's my take on ASUS ZenFone 3 5.2 Z017D- photos, videos, and my thoughts below :)

ASUS ZenFone 3 5.2 Z017D Review

[CLOSED] ASUSPH x kathrivera.com ASUS ZenFone Selfie Giveaway

     I can't believe that days from now it's already November and just like we're finally approaching the most wonderful time of the year- Christmas! Yes, the month that we've all been waiting for :) 'Tis the season to be merry and because of that I want one of my dear reader to be incredibly happy by fulfilling his/her wish this holiday season- a new cellphone perhaps?  

     How about a Christmas in November? With that said,  ASUS Philippines and Dear Kitty Kittie Kath will be giving away a brand new ASUS Zenfone Selfie (ZD551KL) 3G/32GB! Wanna know how? Just follow the easy peasy instructions below. Well, I made the instructions EASY BUT ALL ARE MANDATORY, okay? Hope it's clear to all :) Read the instructions and mechanics below please before joining :)

ASUSPH x kathrivera.com ASUS ZenFone Selfie Giveaway

Unboxing and First Impressions: ASUS ZenFone 3 Z017D

     Hello, dearies! After weeks of anticipation, ASUS Philippines unveiled the latest smartphone models in a launch dubbed as Zenvolution PH. It's one of the grandest launches as of the moment and I was one of the lucky few who got the first dibs on the latest models that ASUS is offering in the market now. One of the smartphones launched that day was the ZenFone 3 5.2 and ZenFone 3 5.5

    ASUS surprised me weeks ago when I received a beautiful and elegant grayish box. It's a ZenFone 3 without a doubt. So when I opened the box, a beautiful and sleek sapphire black phone that's lighter than my ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser greeted me. I'm so giddy that I can't contain my excitement because there will be another baby in our ASUS family. The question is, will it trump the previous models of ASUS ZenFone that I have and will be rightful in their tagline #IncredibleIsNow? Read more on my first impressions + unboxing video below :)

Unboxing and First Impressions: ASUS ZenFone 3 Z017D 

Smart Selfie Hacks from OPPO

     Selfie as defined by google is a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media. Last 2014, Time Magazine listed in their article that Makati City ranked as the 'selfie capital of the world' meaning we Filipinos are into this kind of photography and I'm sure that we all have captured selfies not only once, right?

     We take selfies as a way to capture and store unforgettable moments. But while everyone with a smartphone can make one, how do you capture selfies that stand out? Do you want to know simple tips on how to have that perfect selfie even if you think you're not photogenic? This is your chance to take stunning selfies, and remember practice makes perfect! So these selfie hacks below :)

Smart Selfie Hacks from OPPO

ASUS Philippines Zenfone 3 Series Brand Ambassadors

     ASUS Philippines unveiled the three local brand ambassadors of the Zenfone 3 series that perfectly represents each passion points of the premium and powerful flagship smartphones. I believe that brand ambassadors embodies one or more qualities of the products they are representing so when ASUS Philippines unveiled them during the Zenvolution Philippines event, they did not disappoint.  

     ASUS Philippines unveiled its premium, powerful and game-changing line-up of Zenfone 3 smartphones in the early part of the program then ended it with a bang with the introduction of their ambassadors- master storyteller, Jason Magbanua, ultimate performer, Gab Valenciano and cosplay queen, Alodia Gosiengfiao. Know more of ASUS Philippines Zenfone 3 Series Brand Ambassadors below :) 

ASUS Philippines Zenfone 3 Series Brand Ambassadors 

HP Spectre- A Tasteful Edge

     Advancement of technology leads to evolution of gadgets from simple to most astonishing ones. Gadgets nowadays look sublime. It becomes an accessory too, if you're fashionable and wants them gadgets be a part of your outfit. As extensions of one’s self, personal devices can represent one’s taste for either stylish design or unmatched functional qualities. 

     And with the evolving landscape of tech innovation, HP looks to put a premium on the laptop experience by revolutionizing design and engineering, and turning them into a breakthrough, luxurious package. There's a new laptop in town that was launched days ago and dubbed as the world's thinnest laptop- HP Spectre. Highlights of the event and specs of HP Spectre after the jump.

HP Spectre- A Tasteful Edge

     HP® Philippines, Inc. unveiled its latest fleet of premium laptops through A Tasteful Edge, a launch event held at Anima in Green Sun. Led by its flagship model, HP Spectre—the world’s thinnest and most luxurious laptop—the affair showcased the inspiration behind HP’s successful reinvention of a laptop obsession: the marriage of premium engineering and tasteful design. 

HP Spectre- A Tasteful Edge
Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdes

     The event was hosted by Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdes where she introduced Kenneth Cobonpue as one of HP's inspiration in the world of craftsmanship. Kenneth Cobonpue shared his early beginnings in the furniture industry. His commitment and passion in making unique furniture is exemplary. I admire him because his inspiration in creating exquisite pieces are from our own - ratan, bamboo, and Banaue Rice Terraces. 

HP Spectre- A Tasteful Edge
Kenneth Cobonpue

     A special guest headlined the event- the multi-awarded furniture designer and manufacturer Kenneth Cobonpue who exhibited his ingenious works and shared his personal creative process in coming up with his masterpieces. Famous for integrating hand-crafted natural materials into modern design, Cobonpue has gloriously elevated the concept of furniture—from a mere functional household necessity into an exceptional piece of art.

HP Spectre- A Tasteful Edge
Albert Mateo, Jr., HP® Philippines, Inc. country manager

“HP’s premium line of laptops, especially the HP Spectre, is the integration of inspired craftsmanship, sophisticated lifestyle design, and functional ingenuity,” said Albert Mateo, Jr., HP® Philippines, Inc. country manager. “Like a precious piece of jewelry, they take the laptop experience to a whole new level, providing an edge on tasteful elegance and efficiency through exceptional design and engineering.” 

HP Spectre Specs:

     Tagged as one of HP’s best inventions, the HP Spectre is a design breakthrough with state-of-the-art engineering, created to serve as an efficient everyday tool and an eye-catching extension of one’s self.

HP Spectre- A Tasteful Edge

• With a hidden piston hinge mechanism, people on-the-go are in for a treat with Spectre’s 10.4mm and 2.49lbs super-thin, seamless design illusion fit for optimum mobility. 
• It is more artisan than manufactured, captured by its ash gray aluminum top cover and the bold use of lux copper metal accent for a warmer, more jewelry-like companion. 
• Machined-in are 13.3-inch, full HD gorilla glass display.
• A pair of Bang and Olufsen speakers, aimed to supply movie and music enthusiasts with a complete audio-visual experience packed in an elegant laptop.
• 8-hour battery life and full Intel® Core™ power supply assures its users undistracted connectivity. Windows 10 default operating system delivers smooth program performance for personal use. 
• A USB-C port not only secures data exchange, it also provides stronger influx of power for various plugged-in devices. 

HP Spectre- A Tasteful Edge

     Also showcased in the event were HP’s Elite x2 1012 and Envy laptops—both high-performing, stylishly-designed devices for the mobile worker that provides productive, industry-level output and performance.

HP Spectre- A Tasteful Edge

     With the all-new HP Spectre, together with the rest of the premium line of laptops, the stunning balance of great engineering and beautifully crafted design are captured to elevate one’s laptop experience. 

HP Spectre- A Tasteful Edge

     Indeed, HP’s premium ingenuity has played a vital role in reinventing laptop-use obsession and in providing its privileged users a tasteful edge over the others. Thank you so much HP Philippines for having me. Indeed, HP Spectre is a stunner- thin, luxurious, and sublime. 

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ASUS Philippines x Shaira Luna for #SeeThePhilippinesUpClose

     I'm a proud owner of ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser and ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5! These are two of my weapons in taking product shots for my blog. I also use the latter to capture event highlights. ASUS Philippines launched early this year another remarkable phone in the name of ASUS ZenFone Zoom. They recently collaborated with Shaira Luna- country’s most sought-after lenswoman of this generation. 

     She is all set to showcase a whole new mobile photography experience – one that urges Pinoys from all walks of life to #SeeThePhilippinesUpClose, from all sorts of new and incredible perspectives, exclusively using the iconic ASUS ZenFone Zoom.

ASUS Philippines x Shaira Luna for  #SeeThePhilippinesUpClose

#SeeThePhilippinesUpClose from the Lens of the Best

     The #SeeThePhilippinesUpClose campaign sets the tone for a one-of-a-kind mobile photography experience that features the country’s collection of vibrant sights, landscapes and people from exhilarating and never-before-seen angles. And for ASUS Philippines, there was no better way to curate this story, than through the images taken by renowned Filipina photographer, Shaira Luna, using the ZenFone Zoom.

     “Without a doubt, Shaira is the most celebrated lenswoman in the country now, and is actually part of an ultra-exclusive group of professional photographers who were personally handpicked to be represented and managed by leading international agent Jed Root. Her talent, passion, professionalism, and unique eye for photography ultimately make her the perfect fit for the ASUS ZenFone Zoom,” shares ASUS Philippines Marketing Manager Jamie Zaldivar.

ASUS Philippines x Shaira Luna for  #SeeThePhilippinesUpClose

     In her decade-long tenure in the industry, Luna’s cinematic, nostalgic and story-telling type of photography has caught the attention of numerous international publications across North America, the UK and even Europe. To name a few, Luna’s impressive body of work has notably graced The Interview Magazine, The Fashionisto, C-Heads, Cake Mag, and Valentina.

     Luna’s extensive portfolio has also led her to become one of the country’s most sought after professional photographers. In the local scene, she has shot numerous editorial spreads with some of the most popular celebrities and personalities, and has worked with industry pillars and movers and shakers alike. Luna has also been tapped several times to lead the regional and local campaigns for various brands.

     In this day and age of social media, Luna has also built an empire for herself. Present in almost all platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumbr, Luna’s following reaches far and wide, and across all markets, undeniably making her this generation’s most influential photographer.

Your Chance to #SeeThePhilippinesUpClose with the ZenFone Zoom

     To give the public the chance to experience for themselves this marvel of a smartphone, ASUS Philippines will soon launch the #SeeThePhilippinesUpClose online contest that puts the spotlight on images taken exclusively using the ZenFone Zoom.

ASUS Philippines x Shaira Luna for  #SeeThePhilippinesUpClose

Here are the mechanics:

• Starting May 30, and every Monday thereafter, Shaira Luna will posting a close-up photo of different Philippine-inspired elements, taken by the ZenFone Zoom. 
• Interested participants must correctly guess in any of Shaira’s or ASUS Philippines’ social media accounts what is the actual subject before ASUS Philippines reveals what the bigger picture really is, a couple of days after.
• Each Saturday, a weekly winner will be drawn for each photo, and will bring home a premium item from ASUS. 
• At the end of 9 weeks, the participant with the most number of correct guesses all throughout the competition, wins a ZenFone Zoom.

ZenFone Zoom: The world’s thinnest 3X optical-zoom smartphone

ASUS Philippines x Shaira Luna for  #SeeThePhilippinesUpCloseASUS ZenFone Zoom

ASUS ZenFone Zoom 

• Is one of the newest additions to the successfully-growing product line in the ASUS ZenFone family. It is the world's thinnest 3X optical-zoom smartphone with an innovative 10-prism lens arrangement for up to 12X total magnification. 
• It is powered by a 64-bit Intel® Atom™ processor with 4GB RAM, has a fantastic 13MP resolution and lightning-fast laser auto-focus — ensuring no incredible moment is missed.
• It can easily capture the country’s most unique elements in stunning close-ups, even from far distances according to Shaira Luna.
• Imagine pro-level photography literally in the palm of your hands she adds.

I'm encouraging everyone to join the contest. Go to ASUS Philippines Facebook Page now!!!

5 Reasons Why You Need an ASUS ZenBook

     We live in an era where we strive hard to be powerful. Don't get me wrong, but my definition of power does not only focus on wealth and fame. We can be powerful in other ways and means. We can achieve my so-called 'power' in everyday living. We can be powerful in the way we dress or in the things that we use to finish our daily tasks.

     It can be in things that we use everyday or simply the achievements that we have done so far. As a blogger and social media enthusiast, I need powerful equipment/gadgets that will make my work easier and better. It's a no brainer that one of my weapons include a laptop and it's not an ordinary laptop because I need a powerful one that will also fit my lifestyle. I have an ASUS Laptop which I bought last year and I must say that it's a good investment because it's powerful that I can multi-task making work faster and easier. Looking for that perfect laptop that's functional, stylish, and budget friendly? Let me introduce ASUS ZENBOOK below :)

5 Reasons Why You Need an ASUS ZenBook

     Laptops come in different packages. The main reason is how it will fit your lifestyle. Of course if you're always on the go, a light-weight laptop is highly recommended. Since you're going to bring it wherever you go, it should also be stylish and powerful. 

5 Reasons Why You Need an ASUS ZenBookZenBook UX305LA

1. Ultra- powerful performance

• Choose between the Intel’s fifth-generation Broadwell Core i7 for all-day computing power
• New 6th gen Intel ® Core™ M to Intel® Core™ Processors 
• With up to 8GB RAM and the latest 5th-generation up to Intel® Core™ i7 processor, ZenBook UX305 breezes through any task, no matter how demanding. And thanks to the high-speed all-flash storage — up to a 512GB SSD that’s six times faster than a conventional hard disk — ZenBook UX305LA will never keep you waiting.

5 Reasons Why You Need an ASUS ZenBook

2. Ultra-thin and ultra-light

• 1.3kg weight with 1.6cm thin (Thinner and lighter than New MacBook)
• The world’s thinnest QHD+ 13.3-inch laptop
• ZenBook UX305LA is designed to go everywhere you go. Weighing a mere 1.3kg and just 1.49cm thin, it’s never a burden, always a delight. But it’s not just an amazingly-beautiful, lightweight laptop: it’s seriously powerful too, packed with the latest high-performance technology. With ZenBook UX305LA, you can do all the incredible things you’ve always wanted to do, wherever you are.

5 Reasons Why You Need an ASUS ZenBook

3. Ultra-clear display

• 13.3-inch IPS display with QHD+ 3200x1800 ultra-high resolution for ultra-sharp viewing experience
• ZenBook UX305LA has a display that looks just as good as you’d expect from such a beautiful laptop. The ultra-sharp screen has an amazing up to QHD+ resolution of 3200 by 1800 pixels and a brightness of 300cd/m2, so it’s always easy and comfortable to view. And with an incredible pixel density of 276 pixels per inch, images and text are always pin-sharp and ultra-detailed.
• ZenBook UX305LA uses a high-quality IPS display with a wide color gamut (72% NTSC), so the colors you see on screen are accurate, vivid and realistic — even at the widest viewing angles!

5 Reasons Why You Need an ASUS ZenBook
Wide viewing angles and vivid colors

4. Ultra- stylish and chic in multiple color selection

• The sophisticated design of ZenBook UX305LA is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, engineered to stand out from the crowd. It takes dozens of precisely-controlled manufacturing steps to forge each ZenBook UX305LA from a raw block of solid aluminum. The subtle and refined new shape incorporates the DNA of the classic ZenBook, with an elegantly-tapered wedge design that’s both practical and elegant.

Aurora metallic

5 Reasons Why You Need an ASUS ZenBook

Obsidian stone (black)

5 Reasons Why You Need an ASUS ZenBook

Ceramic white

5 Reasons Why You Need an ASUS ZenBook

5. Ultra memory

• Ready for everyday computing and demanding applications with 512GBSSD

5 Reasons Why You Need an ASUS ZenBook

     During the launch of ASUS ZenBook particularly the model UX305LA, bloggers and media guests had a great afternoon with ASUS Philippines as they encouraged us how to be stylish and creative in our blogging career. The topic of ASUS Incredible Workshops during the event with Victor Basa was more on fashion, future, and fun. The workshop aimed to share  with us how one can focus on style and style blogging. Since Victor Basa is a style blogger, he shared some of his tips and tricks in capturing great outfit shots.

5 Reasons Why You Need an ASUS ZenBook
Style Blogger Victor Basa sharing his experience during the Incredible Workshops

     We were also challenged by ASUS Philippines to join the ASUS Incredible Style OOTD Challenge where we will showcase our OOTD for three days. Well, sharing with you my first entry below. Like what I've said in the caption:

5 Reasons Why You Need an ASUS ZenBook
My first OOTD post entry taken inside Century City Mall events place

Black is a powerful color. It exudes class and sophistication. Like this #asuszenbook in obsidian stone that's ultra-stylish and chic. I will never go wrong with black as I for sure will always be in style with this laptop color.#INeedAZenbook that's not only light weight and stylish but also powerful inside. #incredibleworkshops#incrediblestyle challenge#incrediblestylechallenge @asusph#ootd #lifestyle #technology#functionandstyle #styleblogger#instagrammers #instafamous#instafashion #instagood #instamood#fashion #black #casualstyle#instamoments #igers #igersmanila#igersphilippines #igersasia #asia#manila #philippines #asuslaptop 📷@itsshopgirljen

     Thank you so much ASUS Philippines for having me. I'm really digging this laptop since last year so I hope I'll get hold of this model this year. It's a perfect laptop for a blogger like me who is always on the go!

For more information on ASUS ZenBook, visit the official website here:

ASUS

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Flash Plus 2 Launch

     One of the prettiest and sleekest smartphone that I've seen this year was launched last May 24, 2016 at The Penthouse, Lepanto Building in Makati City. I was one of the few who got the first dibs on Flash Plus 2 that will be exclusively available in Lazada this coming May 31, 2016. I was excited to get a glimpse of the phone during the event when I heard that it comes in two classy colors: silver and gold.

     Flash breaks the boundaries between functionality and sophistication with new the Flash Plus 2. Now that its sequel is set to hit Lazada’s e-commerce site starting this next week, you can finally satisfy your cravings for an elegant device that’s only priced at P6, 990. To tell you honestly, I find the price affordable because this phone has a lot to boast. More details about the launch below:

Flash Plus 2 Launch

Flash Plus 2

• The new smartphone is eyed to offer pioneering innovative functions such as fingerprint recognition technology, Hi-Fi sound effects and fast battery charging—and it’s all boxed in sleek, metal case that transcends beauty and style. 
• The Flash Plus 2 adopts a metal framework for better feel of texture, but the phone underwent a series of complex processes to achieve what it is today. 
• It came through horizontal wire-drawing, high-speed side sand-blasting, ultralight rim diamond cutting and twice anodization—with this, you may now have a sense of warmth and vigor for the cold, hard metal work in every touch.

Flash Plus 2 Launch
Lei Zhang, Flash Philippines Country Manager

     “Most people are looking for a sophisticated phone that doesn’t break the bank,” said Lei Zhang, Flash Philippines Country Manager. “With our new flagship phone in place, they will be able to get their hands on a smartphone that’s not only sleek and stylish, but also functional.”

Flash Plus 2 Launch
Inanc Balci, CEO of Lazada Philippines

     "Flash is one of the most successful smartphone brands that always introduces something new to delight customers. We are privileged to be the exclusive distributor of Flash Plus 2 to our online shoppers,” Inanc Balci, CEO of Lazada Philippines said. “Together, we can bring exciting products closer to Filipinos.”

Here are the most-awaited features:

1. Fingerprint

• The new Flash Plus 2 is equipped with the best photography features, it also adopted a fingerprint technology which sets it apart from its previous version. 
• This feature allows users to have the “perfect assistant of life and office efficiency in just a flick.”
• The fingerprint recognition of the new flagship phone offers a 0.5s unlocking mode under “switch off” screen status and all-round accurate recognition. It also allows for personalized app launch options that correspond to the users’ fingerprints. For added security, Flash Plus 2 has a documents protection cabinet where privacy information is stored and encrypted with fingerprint.

Flash Plus 2 Launch
One Finger, One App for the Fingerprint featue

2. Immersive music experience

• If you are more into music streaming than photography, then you’d be glad to know that Flash Plus 2 also upgrades its entertainment functions by offering an immersive sound experience.
• The new phone has high-fidelity, quality-retaining earphone acoustics, high sound volume effects, and MIX music production to satisfy your entertainment needs. It has an independent AKM4375 audio decoding chip coupled with state-of-the-art IRD sound digital filter, with value-retaining signal output measuring up to high-fidelity acoustic effects.
• While the speaker is being used for playing music, the NXP980 power amplification chip and built-in DSP algorithm drives speaker power to reach 3.6 watts—and it is eight times greater than the volume of average smartphones.

Flash Plus 2 Launch
Enjoy an immersive music experience

3. Same photographing DNA

• Following the same photographing DNA that runs across the whole Flash product roster, the new Flash Plus 2 upgrades your shooting skills to the next level with its light of fast focal adjustment and dark light shooting capabilities.
• What’s more, the phone’s camera adopts the integration of PDAF and contrast focusing with merely 0.1s of focal alignment. This will allow you to take better snapshots of fleeting moments—from taking a picture of a skateboarder down to snapshotting a flapping swallow.
• But the new Flash Plus phone’s rear lens is not the only upgraded technology; you’d be glad to know that Flash also innovated its front lens, adopting LED flash lamp with CRI up to 80 while the red spectrum is intelligently enhanced for selfie or video chatting conditions. With ruddy facial effect, the Flash Plus 2 offers over a hundred percent real-time facial enhancement function to capture beautiful moments.
• With these excellent camera features, the new Flash Plus 2 allows “Picture-in-Picture” capability. This happens when the front and rear lenses work simultaneously, giving you a creative photo-in-photo experience.

Flash Plus 2 Launch

4. Fast-charging capabilities 

• Users can already enjoy 50 percent of battery after merely 30 minutes of charging time; charging this for two hours lets you call someone for 10 hours.

Flash Plus 2 Launch
Fast charging capabilities

5. Two colors to choose from

• Luna Silver
• Venus Gold

Flash Plus 2 Launch
Luna Silver and Venus Gold, oh pretty!

     Zhang concluded, “Product innovation has always been at our core. With the young users in mind, we are proud to introduce another product that breaks the boundaries between functionality and aesthetics. 

     Truly, Filipinos can have the best of both worlds with the new Flash Plus 2.” You can watch the Flash Plus 2 Official Product Video - More Than Metal above. Don't forget to visit this blog and watch out for my unboxing and review :) For now, which color should I get? Both are very pretty! 

For more details, please visit the website at 

http://www.flash3c.com/ph

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Realizations + Globe MyStarter Postpaid Plan

     If my memory serves me right, I've been using mobile phone since I was in Grade 5. My first mobile phone was Nokia 6150 and my first sim card was Globe. It's a prepaid sim card so to track, I've been buying prepaid cards and going to the 'suking tindahan' to buy a load for more than twenty years now. 

      But as time passes by, I've come to realize that having a prepaid sim card number has pros and cons that I need to address now that I've been sending SMS and make important calls constantly with my blog clients and PR persons for campaigns and projects. I will list down below those positive and negative sides of having a prepaid sim card and my realizations why now I need to go postpaid.

Realizations + Globe MyStarter Postpaid Plan

Advantages of having a prepaid sim card:

• If I have a tight budget, I can buy a load for as low as Php 5.00.
• I'm free from a 12 or 24-month contract.
• I'm independent because I can switch from one sim card number to another anytime.
• If I'm no longer happy with the services, I can readily change to a different provider without having early termination service fees.

Disadvantages of having a prepaid sim card:

• Hassles of loading every time I don't have a load.
• Some stores or 'suking tindahan' hasn't replenished their load balance yet.
• The number of minutes of the load that I buy may come with an expiration date. Unused text and minutes will be forfeited when the expiration time has passed.
• My prepaid sim card can be deactivated if I don't buy load for a specific period of time.
• Fees and charges may be higher than that of a postpaid If I'll do the math.
• If I don't have a load, a missed call should be returned back asap and if not it's a missed opportunity. 

   Because of my part-time job which is blogging, I've come to realize that communication is very important and a missed call not returned immediately means missed opportunity. I have a handful of experience where I cannot return a text or a call to a client who is asking me to edit the sponsored post that I've already published immediately because I was inside a vehicle on my way to an event.

Realizations + Globe MyStarter Postpaid Plan

   
     There was a time where I need to send an SMS to a PR person-in-charge of the event that I'm stuck in traffic and I'll be late. I was about to send a text and found out that I don't have a load. I can't even borrow because I still have a loan. See the picture? That's why I think going postpaid will be beneficial to me now that I always keep in touch with blog clients.

Realizations + Globe MyStarter Postpaid Plan

   
     I recently read from Globe's website that they have this new service which will benefit freelancers like me. I can now avoid the hassles and the advantages of having a prepaid sim card which I posted above if I consider and try the Globe My Starter Postpaid Plan- prepaid sim card numbers can now be converted into postpaid plans without changing your number.

• For prepaid customers, one of the basic challenges when upgrading to a postpaid plan is to change your mobile number.
• Retain an existing prepaid number, upgrade to a postpaid plan. Globe's assurance and convenience of a fixed monthly bill within your budget are now possible.
• The Globe MyStarter plan will allow prepaid customers to use their mobile numbers as they move to a postpaid plan.
• Globe MyStarter plan is available at Plan 300 and Plan 500.
• Should one go over the plan’s limit, it can easily be topped-up with a prepaid load when needed. To enjoy their digital lifestyle more, the myStarter Plans are bundled with more data power.

Realizations + Globe MyStarter Postpaid Plan

Here are the plans in Globe MyStarter Post Paid Plan:

1. Globe MyStarter 500 

• Unlimited calls and texts to Globe and TM.
• 300 texts to other networks.
• 200 MB of data. 
• Free access to Facebook, Viber, and 1 GB of data for Spotify Basic.
• Disney Mobile devices that are exclusively available with the Globe myStarter plan 500 with P250 monthly cash out that can be charged to the monthly bill. Disney Mobile comes in three themes – Frozen, Mickey Mouse and Disney Princess. 

Realizations + Globe MyStarter Postpaid Plan
Globe myStarter plan 500 Disney Mobile Phones bundle

2. Globe MyStarter Plan 300

• 300 texts to all networks
• 300 minutes to Globe and TM
• 200 MB worth of data. 
• Free access to Facebook, Viber, and 1 GB of data for Spotify Basic.

     So now I'm planning to go postpaid and enjoy the benefits of Globe MyStarter Plan 500 without changing my number. I've been writing my recent number for more than six years now and I'm already attached to it. I'm sure you can relate to me when I say that my mobile number is already a part of my life and I'll feel incomplete if I lose it or just change it like that. How about those who already knew my number? It's a hassle for me to change my beloved number that's why I'm thankful to Globe for this plan. 

To learn more about what Globe Postpaid Plans visit http://www.globe.com.ph, 

Call 7301010, or visit a Globe store nearest you