More than the charging station, the hub features a stunning mural created by renowned artist Professor Toym Imao, created in collaboration with talented students from the University of the Philippines’ College of Fine Arts and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
Here’s the story behind the U.P. Town Center murals.
ACMobility, the mobility solutions arm of the Ayala Group, will soon introduce paid charging to their charging station by December 12th 2024. ACMobility will implement a fee of ₱28.50 per kWh for AC charging and ₱35 per kWh for DC charging across its EV stations in the NCR.
In their official statement, ACMobility plans to open more than 250 charging points in over 100 locations nationwide by the year end. They added that the plan to introduce paid charging was approved by the Department of Energy (DOE), aims to create a more sustainable and dependable charging network for EV owners.
“Introducing charging fees enables ACMobility to reinvest in our network, allowing us to maintain and expand our infrastructure while delivering a consistently high-quality service,” said Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, Chief Executive Officer of ACMobility. “True to our commitment of providing the best value to our customers, we aim to make every charging experience as accessible, reliable, and convenient —- enabling worry-free journeys across NCR and beyond.”
“We express our gratitude to Filipinos for choosing to charge with us, and through our initiatives, we remain committed to supporting their charging needs,” said Carla Buencamino, Head of Mobility Infrastructure. “Every new charging station brings us closer to fulfilling our mission of advancing sustainable transportation across the country. Together, we look forward to building a cleaner and greener future for generations to come.”
The company added that payment options will be available through the Evro app. Aside from mobility solutions, ACMobility is also the official distributor of Kia, Volkswagen, and BYD in the Philippines.
Volvo Philippines has officially introduce the EX30, a fully electric SUV and dubbed as the company’s smallest-ever SUV.
Underhood, the Volvo EX30 is powered by rear wheel drive (RWD) electric motor that offers 272hp and 343Nm of torque. It has an acceleration speed of 0-100km/h in just 5.3 seconds. The 69kWh battery offers that EX30 a maximum range of up to 540 km, and it takes 8 hours to fully charge the battery and 0-80% in just 28 minutes using the 175kW DC fast charging.
The Volvo EX30’s exterior is feateures a sleek, minimalist design and innovative, forward-thinking front fascia. The company also said that the EX30 is “Designed to have the lowest carbon footprint of any Volvo.”
Image: Volvo EX30 via volvocars.com/ph/
As for the interior, the first thing that you will notice is the huge 12.3″ tablet in the center of the dashboard. There is also an optional Car audio system; 9 speakers, 9 channels Harman Kardon Premium Sound (1040W output), and a 5 speakers, 4 channels (100W output) High Performance sound. There will be 4 interior themes to choose from; Breeze, Mist, Pine and Indigo. Despite the “smallest-ever” moniker, the EX30 is a 5 Seater SUV with a maximum front head room at 1058 mm and a rear head room of 974 mm. The actual dimension is (HxWxL) 1550mm x 1838mm x 2032 mm, and a wheel base of 2650mm. You can find full specs of the Volvo EX30 here.
Volvo EX30 is equipped with safety features like blind-spot monitoring, front and rear cross-traffic alert with autobrake, lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning, and collision avoidance systems. It also comes with Park Pilot Assist, 360° camera and Door opening alert, and more.
Volvo has not mention its availability but the EX30 will have a MSRP of ₱2.99 million, which is on the low side compare to the price to that of an EV Sedan.
In a press conference, Victory Liner unveil the country’s first fully electric bus for provincial travel, the announcement was made by Victory Liner President & General Manager, Ms. Marivic H. Del Pilar. She also added that this is some sort of a “research and development” to see if it is viable to use electric bus as a public utility vehicle (PUB) and it will run the Cubao – Pampanga route.
Victory Liner also added that they acquired the 2 electric bus from Higer via special pricing, it was disclosed that each bus is worth ₱5 Million.
Here are the notable features of the electric bus;
Range and Battery Power: A 485 kWh battery allows for 350-400 kilometers of travel per charge, ideal for round-trip routes.
Fast Charging: A 120 kW DC charger fully charges the bus in three hours.
Environmental Impact: Each bus reduces annual CO₂ emissions by over 100 tons compared to diesel models.
As for the bus fare, there will be no difference in the fare, as Victory Liner based the price on the diesel-engine buses that run the same route.
Starting today until the end of month, you can now pre-order the new HONOR X9c. Price for the pre-order will be SAR 1,399.00 and it includes freebies worth SAR 636. After the preorder period the HONOR X9c smartphone will retail for SAR 2,135.00
The freebies are;
HONOR Choice OWS Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds – SAR 338.00
CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4xA78*2.2GHz+4xA55*1.8GHz)
GPU: Adreno A710
OS: MagicOS 8.0 (based on Android 14)
Storage: 256GB
RAM: 12GB
Rear Camera: 108MP Main Camera (F1.75), OIS, 5MP Wide Camera(F2.2), Support 4K video shooting, up to 3840×2160 pixels video resolution and 12000×9000 pixels image resolution
Front Camera: 16MP (F2.45), up to 3456×4608 pixels image and up to 2520×1080 pixels image resolution.
Announced last month, the Mac Mini is one of the cheapest Macs that you can buy and the base model M4, 16GB RAM and 256GB Storage is probably the best deal for a new Mac.
Specs of Mac Mini with M4 chips;
Dimesnion (DxWxH): 5.0 inches x 5.0 inches x 2.0 inches
Processor: M4, M4 Pro
16GB unified RAM, configurable up to 64GB
256GB SSD, configurable up to 8TB
Built-in speaker
3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
HDMI port
Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)
Tesla has officially open its first store in the Philippines. Located in BGC, the company’s flagship store features a 1,900-square-meter showroom at the Uptown Parade mall.
Tesla Philippines will initially offer its Model 3 Sedan and their crossover with its iconic “falcon-wing doors” the Model Y. The price range from ₱2.1M for the base model of the Model 3, while the Model Y will be around ₱2.3M. The Cybertruck is listed among the “offered” EV in the country but no official price is available and there’s no option to ORDER. Tesla are competitively priced in the country, compare to the EVs that are already available in the Philippines.
Just like with other country, you will need to order your Tesla EV directly from them and you can order it either by going to the showroom or order online.
Suzuki has announced their first mass-production battery electric vehicle (BEV) model, the e VITARA, in Milan, Italy. Production for the eVITARA will start at Suzuki Motor Gujarat in India this Spring 2025, and sales is expected to begin in Europe, India, Japan and in various countries, around summer 2025.
In their announcement, Suziki said that the e VITARA is based on the concept model “eVX,” that was first unveiled at the Auto Expo held in India in January 2023, and at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW in October of the same year.
“The e VITARA is our first BEV, developed through repeated trial and error to create an easy-to-use BEV for our customers. In order to realize a carbon-neutral society, we will provide a variety of options, including BEVs, hybrid vehicles, and CNG vehicles, tailored to specific regions. Introduction of the e VITARA represents a significant milestone in achieving carbon neutrality. Following the launch of the e VITARA, we will continue to expand our BEV line-up and propose mobility solutions tailored to the needs of specific countries and regions.”
You can checkout the main specifications (European) below;
Battery capacity
kWh
49
61
Drive system
2WD
2WD
4WD
DIMENSIONS
Overall length
mm
4,275
Overall width
mm
1,800
Overall height
mm
1,635
Wheelbase
mm
2,700
Tread
Front
mm
1,540
Rear
mm
1,545
Minimum turning radius
m
5.2
Minimum ground clearance
mm
180
Seating capacity
people
5
MOTOR
Maximum output
Total
kW
106
128
135
Front
kW
106
128
128
Rear
kW
–
–
48
Maximum torque
Nm
189
189
300
TRANSMISSION
Type
Single speed electric drive
CHASSIS
Brakes
Front
Ventilated disc
Rear
Ventilated disc
TIRES
Tires
225/55 R18
225/55 R18, 225/50 R19
WEIGHT
Curb weight
kg
1,702
1,760-1,799
1,860-1,899
Suzuki did not provide any pricing details but given its size, features, and target segment, we may be looking a price range of €40k to €45k in Europe.
POCO has officially launch the C75 in the Philippines.
The POCO C75 smartphone is an entry-level smartphone with a large display and long-lasting battery powered by a Helio G81-Ultra chipset. It features a 6.68-inch HD+ (1640 x 720) display with 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra and Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. If have up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.
The POCO C75 is equipped with a 50MP main rear camera with 5P lens and f/1.8 apperture. As for the front shooter, it uses a 13MP camera with f/2.0 apperture and up to 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps.
The POCO C75 will have a 5160mAh (typ) that supports 18W fast charging. The C75 is powered by Xiaomi HyperOS.
POCO C75 will be available in black, gold and green colors and in two variants; the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. The POCO is sold on Lazada and they are currently running a early bird price for the C75 until Nov. 10th. The early bird price for the POCO C75 is ₱5,499 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and
₱6,599.00 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.
The regular price after the early bird promo will be ₱5,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and ₱6,999.00 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.
The Indonesian government has banned the sales of Google Pixel in the country even though they are not officially distributed in the country.
The banned was made because Google has not met the rules that requires smartphone sold locally should contain at least 40% of the parts made domestically.
“We are pushing these rules so that there’s fairness for all investors in Indonesia,” Febri Hendri Antoni Arief, industry ministry spokesperson, said on Thursday. “Google’s products have not adhered to the scheme we set, so they can’t be sold here.”
The ban for the Google Pixel comes a week after the country blocked Apple from selling the new iPhone 16 locally due to the same content rules.
Nintendo has launch a music app called Nintendo Music. Nintendo Music is a music streaming service provided by Nintendo in which you can listen to music from your favorite Nintendo games that includes Splatoon, Animal Crossing, and The Legend of Zelda.
The Nintendo Music app allows you to stream or download Nintendo soundtracks, create and share playlists, browse music by different categories. In order to use the Nintendo Music service you need to be a paying member of any Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Together with the new iMac and Mac mini, Apple has updated the Macbook Pro with the new M4 family of chips. Apple appears to be just refreshing the processor and camera then keeping the same specs.
“MacBook Pro is an incredibly powerful tool that millions of people use to do their life’s best work, and today we’re making it even better,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. “With the powerful M4 family of chips, and packed with pro features like Thunderbolt 5, an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera, an all-new nano-texture display option, and Apple Intelligence, the new MacBook Pro continues to be, by far, the world’s best pro laptop.”
Macbook Pro
Here are the key specs of the new 14-inches Macbook Pro;
Processor: M4 (10-core CPU and 10-core GPU), M4 Pro and M4 Max (up to 6-core CPu and up to 40-core GPU)
Apple Intelligence
12MP Center Stage camera with faceTime video
Up to 32GB RAM (M4 model)
Up to 128GB RAM (M4 Pro and M4 Max)
Up to 2TB storage (M4)
up to 8TB storage (M4 Pro and M4 Max)
Touch ID
High-fidelity six-speaker sound system
Studio-quality three-mic array
Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
Ports: 3.5 mm headphone jack, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, 3x Thunderbolt 4 (M4 model)/3x Thunderbolt 5 (M4 Pro and M4 Max)
Integrated 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery with up to 24 hrs of battery life
Colors: Space Black and Silver
Pre-order is now available and the new Macbook will be Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers, beginning Friday, November 8. Price starts at $1,599 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4, 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro starts at $1,999 and 16‑inch MacBook Pro starts at $2,499.
Pre-order period will be from October 30th until November 8th, 2024 (or while supply last). Shipping and collection will then start between November 8th at 4:00 PM to November 16th, 2024. Unfortunately, the new iMac from Jarir is not configurable.
New iMac: Blue
Apple officially announced the new iMac with the new M4 chip last Monday, Oct. 28th.
Here are the key specs of the new iMac;
24-inches 4.5K Retina display (4480 X 2520) , an optional nano-texture display
M4 chip (8-core CPU/8-Core GPU, 10-Core CPU /10-Core GPU)
macOS Sequoia
Apple Intelligence
12MP Center Stage web camera
up to 32 GB of RAM
up to 2 TB of storage
High-fidelity Six-speaker System, Support for Spatial Audio
up to 4X Thunderbolt 4
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Colors: Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green and Silver.
Joining the new iMac, Apple also announce a new and powerful Mac mini.
Spec-wise, the Mac mini is one of the most powerful pc in the market. Powered by the Apple’s new M4 and M4 Pro chip. Out of the box, the Mac mini will have 16GB of RAM and 256Gb for storage, if you need more ram and storage, you can max-out your Mac mini to up to 8TB of storage and up to 64GB of RAM.
It can support up to 3 displays for M4 Pro version and 2 displays for the M4 version, it will have a Two USB-C ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the front, and an ethernet port, 3 Thunderbolt 4 (Thunderbolt 5 for the M4 Pro model) and an HDMI at the back.
Mac Mini Front
Mac Mini Back
The new Mac mini supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and bluetooth 5.3. Just like with the new iMac, the Apple Intelligence will also be available in the new Mac mini.
Price for the new Mac mini starts at $599 for the M4 version with 16GB RAM and 256 storage, it’s now available for pre-order and will be available on November 8.
Xiaomi launched the ultimate performance technology sedan — Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. As the high-performance flagship EV of Xiaomi, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is designed for high-performance driving by combining exceptional performance with cutting-edge technology to deliver an extraordinary driving experience. It is perfect for both daily driving and hitting the track.
Oversized front splitter and air dam, with “U-shaped” air curtains
Enlarged air intake grille
285kg maximum downforce
Interior
Sporty seats with Carbon fiber front-seat back panel
Carbon fiber sport steering wheel
Carbon fiber and Italian Alcantara®️ microfiber fabric interiror finish
40W external speaker
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is now available for pre-order, with official release scheduled for March 2025. The pre-order price is set at RHB 814,900, or around $114,302.95, to preorder, you will need to place a RHB10,000 intention deposit. Pre-orders receive priority delivery.
Apple has officially announce the new iMac powered by the new M4 chip and with Apple Intelligence. The new Apple iMac is an all-in-one desktop that features a 24-inches 4.5K Retina display, an optional nano-texture display is also available to reduce the reflections and glare on the screen.
The new iMac is equipped with a 12MP Center Stage web camera, up to 32 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage. The new Apple iMac will be powered by the new M4 chip, which was first introduced in May 2024 for the iPad Pro (M4).
The new iMac in 7 new colors: Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green and Silver.
Together with the updated specs, the new iMacs will available in 7 new colors; Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green and Silver. It will also be available in two variants; 8-core CPU and 8-Core GPU, and 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU.
In addition to the great hardware, Apple Intelligence will be available with the new iMac. “Apple Intelligence, powered by Apple silicon and the Neural Engine, empowers users to work, communicate, and create on Mac in groundbreaking ways.”
Here’s a 4 mins video on Apple Intelligence.
The new iMac is available to pre-order today, with availability beginning Friday, November 8. The starting price for the new iMac (8-Core CPU/GPU with 16GB RAM and 256GB Storage will be $1299 and the price will get higher as you configure your iMac to have higher specs. You can checkout the full specs of the new iMac here.
Hyundai announces KONA Mauna Loa, the rugged version of the Kona EV. Mauna Loa is the name of the world’s largest active volcano located in Hawaii. Feature-wise, the KONA Mauna Loa will have a feel and look of an off-road SUV. Hyundai said that the company will only manufacture 30 units of the KONA Mauna Loa and will only be sold in Japan.
KONA Mauna Loa will feature a scratch-resistant black paint for the entire front and rear bumper, and side stills. It will also have a front and rear mudguards, a black molding along the window door belt line and interior leather seats.
The KONA Mauna Loa will have a dimension (LxWxH) of 4,355 mm x 1,825 mm x 1,590 mm, identical to the Kona EV but just 5mm taller than because of the roof rack. It will use a 64.8 kwH battery with a range of 625 km on a single charge.
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The price of the KONA Mauna Loa will be ¥4,950,000, which in the current conversion rate will be around $32.5K.
At this year’s Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, BYD Philippines launches Seal, their latest luxury sport sedan.
In their announcement, BYD Philippines said that Seal is “One of the most powerful Performance Sedan EVs you can ever own.” It is a full electric all-wheel drive (AWD) sedan, that boast of 529 Ps and 670 Nm of torque, acceleration of 0-100km/h in 3.8 secs. Its 82.6 kWh battery enables BYD Seal to have a range of up to 580 km in a single full charge.
The BYD Seal has an advanced Cell-to-Body (CTB) chassis for extra rigidity, DiPilot Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Intelligent Cruise Control and a 360º-view Camera, among others. And access to this incredible tech is made easy with a 15.6” infotainment screen and the industry-leading HI BYD Voice Command System. It supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Available in 4 colors; Arctic Blue, Aurora White, Cosmos Black and Atlantis Grey. BYD Seal will have a dimension of 4800mm x 1875mm x 1460mm and a wheelbase of 2920 mm. The BYD Seal has a maximum luggage capacity of 450L with a kerb weight of 2185 KG. The BYD Seal will retail at ₱2.548M.
Taking stage at the Snapdragon Summit, Honor has officially unveil the Magic 07 Pro. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the Honor Magic 07 Pro will feature a new on-device AI assistant (named YOYO) that will be part of MagicOS 9.0 (Android 15).
Aside from using the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, Honor’s CMO Dr. Ray Guo did not reveal too much about the new Honor Magic7 Pro, since the Honor will have their own event launching the Honor Magic7 Pro and the new MagicOS 9.0 on the 30th of October.
At the Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm has officially unveil the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the company’s “most powerful and world’s fastest mobile system-on-a-chip ever.”
The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor will debut the 2nd-generation custom-built Oryon CPU, Adreno GPU and the enhanced Hexagon NPU. The company also said that the new Snapdragon 8 Elite offers CPU speeds up to 4.32GHz and up to 40% improved performance and 40% better power efficiency on the Adreno GPU side. And with the Hexagon NPU, the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor delivers a 45% AI performance improvement and 45% better performance per watt.
Qualcomm also named ASUS, Honor, iQOO, OnePlus, OPPO, RealMe, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi and more, as some of the OEMs and smartphone to announce devices powered by the the new Snapdragon 8 Elite, in the coming weeks.
BYD Philippines just opened its first dealership store in Pampanga. BYD Pampanga is located along the Olongapo Gapan Road in the City of San Fernando, Capital of the province of Pampanga, the 4,000sqm facility is a showroom, test drive and service center rolled into one.
BYD Pampanga also has 3 charging stations, an ideal for those travelling in their BYD EVs then passing Central Luzon. The EV chargers of varies in capacity (7kW AC, 22kW AC, and 60kW DC) to cater to each customer’s charging needs.
For more information, you can go to their official FB page @bydpampanga or website BY Pampanga
BYD Pampanga is one of the 24 facilities nationwide that BYD Philippines plans to open by the end of 2024.
The new iPad Mini is now available for preorder in Saudi Arabia and here are the pricing in the Kingdom.
Pricing
Wifi Only
128GB: SAR 2,299.00
256GB: SAR 2,749.00
512GB: SAR 3649.00
Wifi + Cellular
128GB: SAR 2,299.00
256GB: SAR 3,449.00
512GB: SAR 4,349.00
Announced last week, the new iPad Mini features the A17 Pro chip and with its advanced neural engine, the new iPad Mini will support Apple Intelligence once the free software update with iPadOS 18.1 becomes available later this month.
Here’s the spec of the new iPad Mini;
Display: 8.3-inch FHD+ (2266 x 1488) Liquid Retina display with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) support
Processor: Apple A17 Pro
Storage: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB
Rear Camera: 12MP wide rear camera, Up to 4K video recording
Front Camera: 12MP ultra wide front camera, up to 1080p HD video @up to 60 fps
Audio: Stereo speakers, 2x microphones
Cellular: 5G (sub‑6 GHz) with 4×4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO
Wireless: Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3
Location: (All models) Digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon microlocation, (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) GPS/GNSS and Cellular
Apple just announced the new iPad mini, it features the A17 Pro chip, the same chip that was used in the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.
Spec-wise, the new iPad mini features a 8.3-inches Liquid Retina display, 2266-by-1488 resolution at 326 ppi and 500 nits brightness. The new iPad Mini will only have one 12MP wide camera at the back (ƒ/1.8 aperture) and a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera (ƒ/2.4 aperture).
Powered by the A17 Pro chip and its advanced neural engine, the new iPad Mini will support Apple Intelligence once the free software update with iPadOS 18.1 becomes available later this month.
The new iPad mini is compatible with Apple Pencil Pro and the Apple Pencil (USB‑C), allowing users to draw, write, and edit on the new iPad Mini.
Here’s the spec-rundown of the new iPad Mini;
Display: 8.3-inch FHD+ (2266 x 1488) Liquid Retina display with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) support
Processor: Apple A17 Pro
Storage: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB
Rear Camera: 12MP wide rear camera, Up to 4K video recording
Front Camera: 12MP ultra wide front camera, up to 1080p HD video @up to 60 fps
Audio: Stereo speakers, 2x microphones
Cellular: 5G (sub‑6 GHz) with 4×4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO
Wireless: Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3
Location: (All models) Digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon microlocation, (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) GPS/GNSS and Cellular
The new iPad mini will comes in four colors: Midnight, Starlight, Pink, and Purple. The iPad mini is available to order online at apple.com and in the Apple Store app. It will be available in Apple Stores and through Apple Authorized Resellers later this week.
BYD is turning heads at the 2024 Paris Motor Show! We've more than doubled our European line-up since last time, bringing you even more choices and excitement!
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The Sealion 7 is the first model built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 Evo. It promises improved efficiency and performance, thanks in part to a “12-in-1” electric drive system. While BYD hasn’t released detailed specifications for the European version, the Chinese model offers two battery options: 72 kWh and 81 kWh, with the larger battery providing a CLTC range of 610 km. Fast charging goes up to 230 kW.
The interior features a minimalist aesthetic, with a large 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen dominating the center console. Premium materials like Nappa leather on the seats add a touch of luxury. The Sealion 7’s dimensions are 4,830 mm long, 1,925 mm wide, and 1,620 mm tall, making it comparable in size to the Tesla Model Y.
BYD Sealion 7 is already sold in China with a starting price of RMB 189,800 (approximately €24,040).
Viber, one of the Philippines top messaging platform, just launched a dating feature that was made to help users “make real connections”.
Even though the feature is still in beta test, users can setup their dating profile by opening the mobile app, then at the bottom tap the “More” option. Your Viber Dating Profile will only visible to users who are also using the feature and will not affect your regular Viber Profile.
Your Viber Dating Profile will include your Name, Birthday, Gender, and Sexual orientation. It also include a brief bio and users can upload a maximum of six (6) photos. Users can also indicate if they are looking for i.e, relationship, new friends, or just some fun. Unlike the sexual orientation and dating preference, your real name and age cannot be change once you’ve set it, the company said that “name or age can only be changed by deleting your profile and creating a new one.”
Since there are hoards of dating apps available out there, Viber’s advantage is that people are already using the app and adding a dating feature within the platform could be ideal for users who do not want to manage another account or profile.
For more details on the Viber Dating feature, you checkout the support page of Viber Dating.
Alarmo, an interactive alarm clock that’s out of the ordinary! Alarmo responds to your body’s movement with game sounds, so you can feel like you’re waking up in the game world itself. Set an alarm inspired by five Nintendo games, with more alarms on the way as free updates as they become available.
Nintendo’s Alarmo is just like any other alarm clock, you set it up to make a loud sound on a certain time of the time, usually in the morning, to wake you up.
But unlike other alarm clock, even the “alarm clock” features of your smartphone, the Alarmo can detect if you really “got out of bed” for it to stop or if you “stay in bed too long” Alarmo will get more intense and the sound will more or less get louder.
This is how it looks like, on the front, the Alarmo features a 2.8 LCD display with motion and brightness sensor. It has a back and notification button, and a big white “Confirm button and dial at the top. It will have a USB-C interface and the speaker can be found at the back.
Converge, one of Philippines leading ISP, announced “the new Converge Netflix Bundle, where new and existing FiberX customers will be able to have both an internet and Netflix plan, all in one. The new offering aims to provide countless entertainment options and a better streaming experience for FiberX users.”
The new Converge Netflix Bundle will include a FiberX plan that offers 325 Mbps speeds, a Netflix subscription with a lock-in period of 36 months, a new WiFi-6 Next Gen Modem, and a Converge Xperience Box with Freemium Channels — all put together into one subscription for the convenience of the customer.
The new Converge Netflix Bundle starts at Php 1,798 per month, inclusive of a Converge FiberX plan with boosted speeds of 325 Mbps, a WiFi6 modem, a Converge Xperience Box, and a Basic Netflix subscription that can support one HD stream at a time. Customers can avail of more premium bundles that can support multiple devices streaming at the same time and can offer additional Boost Modes with speeds of up to 200 Mbps. For existing subscribers, the Converge Netflix Bundle is available as an exclusive add-on starting at Php 298 per month.
