Tech and Gadgets 1st Anniversary Issue by Manila Standard

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WHAT’S INSIDE? Must-have for techies – D2 Battle of the Big Boys – D4 8 Types of Selfies – D6

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Must-haves for techies this Christmas By Peter Paul Duran

HE holidays are just around the bend and many of you are starting to think about what perfect gift to give this Christmas. You may have the budget, but not the idea. So save someone from your yearly Kris Kringle transgressions and veer away from the usual mugs and picture frames as we list down the 10 must have gadgets that you can buy to surprise that techie friend or loved one of yours. 1. DSLRs Digital photography has seen a big boost in recent years with more and more affordable consumer line models available in the market for

IdeaPad Y910, a stylish, powerful and portable plug-and-play device with DIY flexibility that offer the most immersive experiences. Price: Hold you breath, P130,000 to P150,000 Parting point: With a laptop, you’ll look very professional at your everyday coffee break at Starbucks. “May tinatapos lang na business report.”

the growing enthusiasts to choose from. Nikon D3400 It ranks up on top of the entry level DSLRs in the market today. If you’re looking for your first DSLR to upgrade from your point-andshoot camera, then this model is really a bang-for-the-buck. Notable entries are Canon’s 800D and Nikon D5600. Price: P20,000-P22,000 Parting point: Get professional looking pics at your Christmas party. But please, don’t wear this as a necklace, you’re not a jejemon. 2. Smart Watches If we’ll be adhering to the natural order of things, then watches are reserved primarily to show you what time it is. But if you’re like me where time is just a concept and a reminder of how I’m perpetually late all the time, then smart watches that offer so much more other than telling time, is a worthwhile gift to give this holidays. ZTE Quartz This bad boy is insanely priced lower than its competitors. Unlike the notable apple watch 3, the ZTE Quartz is handsomely priced at the 5k mark that lets you experience almost the same specs of other brands at a fraction of a cost. Price: P4,500-P5,000 Parting point: Now you have proof that you actually

jogged earlier this morning. No to those fake “after run” selfies! 3. Laptops These reliable computers-on-thego, are perfect for anyone. From students, working professionals, businessmen, entrepreneurs and even gamers, laptops provide so many in a build so compact. So this gadget really is one of the more staple products on anyone’s wish-list every Christmas. Asus VivoBook Max X541NA

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Let’s all rejoice in this season of giving as Cherry Mobile, the mobile leader in local technology, rewards excited Christmas shoppers this yuletide season with more exciting devices and promos. Starting this November, grab your favorite Cherry Mobile smartphones that are on a big price drop. Kumpleto ang pasko sa CherryGalo! CHERRY MOBILE IRIS: EYES ON THE PRIZE SAVE P500! FROM P3,499, NOW ONLY P2,999. The Cherry Mobile IRIS, the mobile device designed with an eye scanner becomes the perfect gift for yuppies who love their tech and their privacy. Use your eyes to open this modern marvel. In addition to the impressive tech, IRIS boasts a 5’ HD Screen for crisp viewing, and 8MP rear and 5MP front camera for vivid captures. You’re also assured of a more seamless mobile experience thanks to the 1.3GHz Quad Core processor, 8 GB ROM and 1GB RAM. CHERRY MOBILE OMEGA ICON 2: SCREEN SUPREME SAVE P300! From P3,299, now only P2,999. Cherry Mobile dishes out an iconic model with the Omega Icon 2. Enjoy a full-HD viewing experience with exceptional clarity and vibrancy thanks to Omega’s 1080 x 1920, 5” screen and 8MP rear and 5MP front camera. Operating on Nougat 7.0 OS, the Omega Icon 2 goes big with a 1.3Ghz Quad-Core processor. Enjoy continuous performance as the Omega Icon 2 is also fitted with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage (expandable up to 32GB via micro SD).

CHERRY MOBILE FLARE X2: DOUBLE THE FUN SAVE P2,000! FROM P7,999, NOW P5,999. Elevate your gaming experience with this exceptionally powerful device that is powered by 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core processor, and is equipped with a generous 4GB RAM coupled with 32GB internal memory that is expandable up to 64GB via microSD. Further, the Cherry Mobile Flare X2 goes sleeker on its premium exterior as it sports a 5.5” fullHD screen display and dualDragointail Glass panels. For a more modern feel, the Flare X2 is fitted with a fingerprint sensor, helping to transform the overall secured experience. The Flare X2 also goes bigger with a 16MP BSI PDAF rear camera with LED flash and 8-MP front camera. CHERRY MOBILE COSMOS THREE: UNIVERSALLY AWESOME SAVE P2,000! FROM P9,999, NOW ONLY P7,999. The stars have aligned to bring you Cherry Mobile’s powerhouse of a device, the Cosmos Three. This smartphone is fitted with the ultra-powerful MediaTek Heli X20 deca-core processor and a Mali-T880MP4 graphics processors, which ensures a smooth and seamless mobile experience. In addition, it boasts 3GB RAM, a 5.7” FHD IPS display, 1920 x 1080 resolution, and a 13MP rear camera and 8MP front cameras. A great smartphone for hardworking professionals who need all-around connection, the Cosmos Three is dual SIM fitted and is 4G LTE, 700MHZ ready.

and IdeaPad Y910 It’s the most affordable that we can find but can still muster enough firepower to be a do-it-all laptop. Dell’s Inspiron 14 and Acer’s Aspire ES1-332 are also honorable mentions but it’s really up to you as the products don’t really differ from each other’s specs and price range. Price: P17,995 For the serious gamers, who have really serious money to burn, you can’t go wrong with Lenovo laptops, such as the

4. Home entertainment speakers The subtitle might be misleading as most HES or home entertainment speakers are more frequently used (and boasted) outdoors. Make every pool or garden Christmas party much more entertaining with these booming boxes. Heos 1

Listen to your favorite audio tracks wirelessly, indoors or outdoors, via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi audio streaming with the new Heos 1. The compact enclosure features humidity resistance, making the HEOS 1 ideal for listening in damp or steamy environments, such as the bathroom. It’s also a perfect outdoor system when on the go. Price: P16,000.00-17,000 Parting point: Use this anywhere and you’ll find yourself partying even in the middle of nowhere, just hope you still have the energy to dance even if you’re basically lost though. 5. Smartphones To rid smartphones off of this list is blasphemy so we take a look at the coolest smartphones options to give this holiday season. And 2017 saw a number of innovations in the smartphone scene with many brands offering unheralded features in their handsets at very competitive prices. Features that blew us away is the added security of the face recognition technology.

Vivo V7+ One such phone that has this technology is Vivo’s newest flagship phone. The phone sports an unheard of 24MP front cam and saw significant improvement in both hardware and specs from its predecessors. This phone is perfect for anyone that loves selfies, is all out at Mobile Legends and a perfect phone for the all-screen purists. Price: P17,990 Parting point: Well, smartphones. There’s not much explaining needed to why it’s a perfect gift to that techie loved one.

6. Gaming Consoles After setting record after record, Sony’s PlayStation series still tops anyone’s dream gift every holidays. A bespoke gift for those gamer daddies and the ultimate reward for the kids, game consoles are hard to scratch off any wish list. Sony PlayStation 4 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW Everyone who has owned a PlayStation or any gaming console for that matter will salivate at this product which features cool game controllers that match up to the games that they offer. If you’re on (Turn to page 2) a smaller budget but still want this beast, try out their Slim version. Game on! Price: (Pro) P18 to 19,000 (Slim) P14 to 15,000 Parting point: Get super HD quality on games and an enhanced gaming experience that you can

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gest going for the 1TB or 2TB hard drives. Western Digital My Passport 1TB Perfect for those hoarders of movies and soap operas, Western Digital’s credible line of true 1TB external storages would give anyone a terabyte of happiness when they receive on. Price: P3,000-4,000 Parting point: Don’t mistake these for powerbanks though. They might look the same but one’s not for the use of the other. Terabytes don’t charge phones. Or do they? Only time will tell.

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share as a family this holiday break! 7. Earphones/Headphones F o r the music junkies, to receive a good pair of h i g h quality in-ear earphones or headphones is a Christmas wish come true. Escape the cacophony of the metro manila traffic when you commute with these devices. Bose SoundTrue Ultra Earphones Touted as one of the most comfortable in-ear headphones available in the market, that delivers clean and well-balanced sound. These stay securely in your ears, and an integrated inline remote works well for making cell-phone calls. Price: P4,000 Parting point: There are a lot of options out there but if you want to really cancel out the honking bus behind your ride, then consider putting these bad boys on. A word of caution though, don’t use them while crossing the street. 8. With the advent of internet streaming, Smart TVs are the in thing. And you need the “King of TV” to enjoy Netflix, iFlix and the like. LG OLED TV

Powered by the only organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology in the world, the LG OLED TV is designed to elevate home entertainment to premium cinematic levels. From delivering unrivalled audio-visual experiences right at home to a sleek, ultra-thin minimalist design perfect for any decor, the LG OLED TV is definitely on a league of its own. Price: See parting point. Parting point: You want a really nice TV set, be ready to cough up serious money. 9. External Drives Memory limits won’t be anymore of your problems when you receive (or

give) external hard drives. Variants come in at 256GB, 500GB, 1TB and so on, but if you really want to store all those K-Dramas and Netflix Series, then I sug-

10. Drones All right, this product is probably for the uber enthusiasts, but having a drone is sooo cool. So consider giving this product to your camera buff family member as an advanced

D3 gift for the next three Christmases. DJI Spark A mini drone that features all of DJI’s signature technologies, allowing you to seize the moment whenever you feel inspired. With intelligent flight control options, a mechanical gimbal, and a camera with incredible image quality, Spark empowers you to push your creative boundaries. Price: P30,500 Parting point: Drones are just so cool.

BATTLE OF THE BIG BOYS:TAKE YOUR PICK iPhone X, Google Pixel 2 XL, Samsung Galaxy S8

By Nathaniel Mariano

EVOLUTIONIZING smartphones for over a decade and even with the iconic Home button getting ditched from the physical display, Apple has surely brought its A-game to the world with the creation of its new ﬂagship smartphone called the iPhone X.

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Released last Nov. 3, Apple just marked a new era of iPhones as the iPhone X allows its users to fully immerse themselves on the phone, experiencing the device as the real display. Now tagged as the future of smartphones, the new iPhone X was quickly the talk of the town as Apple packed the said smartphone with incredible new features and advanced technologies. Apple iPhone X iPhone X has developed the form and display together to define a whole new integration. A stunning all-screen, all-glass display is apparent from front to back and its corners, polished in a stainless steel band to reinforce the water-resistant design. For the first time, the allglass formulation, the most durable glass used in a smartphone, enables its users to charge their phones wirelessly. The 5.8-inch Super Retina display, the first OLED panel, provides users with a million-to-one contrast ratio, beautiful colors, true blacks and a wide array of color support. The High-Definition Range (HDR) feature allows users to capture amazing photo and video contents. Also, for more dynamic and real experience, the True Tone feature automatically adjusts the white balance of the interface in order to match the natural light surrounding the user. The new TrueDepth camera system, located within the tiny space above the phone, enables new features. By mapping 50 facial muscle movements in real time, the TrueDepth camera brings emojis to life called as the Animoji. It features the 7MP TrueDepth camera and a redesigned 12MP rear camera with dual OIS for capturing more detailed photos and videos. It also uses depth-sensing technology that allows users to unlock their phones at a glance called the Face ID. With over 30,000 dots invisible to the naked eye, the Face ID maps the geographical points of the user’s face. More so, the neural engine on the A11 bionic chip, the one responsible for delivering great performance amidst multi-purpose use, recognizes the user even in the dark and adapts to your physical changes, making your face as your secure password and allowing you to not only unlock one’s phone but also to authenticate it and use Apple Pay. Indeed, with all these features, people at Apple surely have put a lot of effort into creating what they think a great and true smartphone should be. The design, features, performance, and even the camera are all impressive enough to create hysteria amongst Apple users. However, amidst the worldwide fervor, one must decide whether to risk

money for a big-time smartphone or look past it because of its cost, finding another smartphone in the process. Google Pixel 2 XL When you question everything that a phone can do, you find a new way forward. Just a month after Apple showed off the iPhone X last September, tech giant Google released its own handheld devices called the Google Pixel 2. These flagship handsets of Google carry Android 8.0 Oreo as its operating system. Like Apple, Google has opted for an all-screen front design. The Pixel 2 XL has an almost all screen front with only small bezels at both top and its end, adding speakers within. The said smartphone features a combination of metal and glass, attaching a metal frame and encasing a glass panel at the top of the rear. Though both the iPhone X and Pixel 2 XL are waterproof, only the iPhone X is compatible with wireless charging. However, Google assured users of its fast-charging capability that easily puts the battery life for seven hours for only 15-minute charging. The Google Pixel 2 XL comes with a 12.2-megapixel single rear camera and an eight (8)-megapixel front-facing camera. There is also a portrait mode, the auto-HDR, and an unlimited storage for photos, but sometimes the Pixel 2 XL falters on measuring white balance. Still, it is one of the smartphones with capable cameras. Supported by 4GB of RAM, the Pixel 2 XL is available in 64GB and 128GB storage options; neither of which offers microSD support for storage expansion. The Google Pixel 2 XL runs on Android Oreo with all the latest features and functions Google has. The Google Assistant can be easily accessible by squeezing its frame, compatible with a wide array of services. Although it has been bombarded by criticism due to its dullness in colors, the Pixel 2 XL has more RAM, a sharper display, a higher resolution front camera, and more open software. However, the Google Pixel 2 XL is a little cheaper as its price starts at roughly P42,993, or US $849 (£799, AU$1,399), while the iPhone X costs P50,589, or US $999 (£999 / AU$1,579). Samsung Galaxy S8 As Samsung believes that we live our lives through our phones, they created a bezel-less and full-frontal edge-to-edge screen smartphone to allow users get the incredible full-screen experience. Released last April 2017 and since then known as one of the most beautiful phones ever made by Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy S8 presents a new experience by immersing oneself in a big-

ger view. As for its design, the Galaxy S8 is made with a metal core and glass to its front and rear sides. The glass in front and back is protected from scratches, water, and dust. Unlike in iPhone X, Samsung’s Galaxy S8 still has a virtual home button that lies under the display screen, situated where it normally is – invisible when not in use, then becomes accessible when you need it. Also, both iPhone X and Galaxy S8 use the OLED feature for more striking colors, increased contrast, and blacker blacks. However, Samsung’s own display can go brighter, beating reflections and more impactful HDR contents. Meanwhile, Apple has the advantage when it comes to HDR as the iPhone X has included the Dolby Vision and True Tone technology to its features, allowing contents to look more pleasing to the eyes. As for the camera, though it does not have a dual camera in its rear, the Galaxy S8 has a 12-megapixel rear camera and an eight (8)-megapixel front camera, delivering crisp and vivid photos even at night. It also uses the Exynos or even the Qualcomm 835 platform. The said smartphone also has greater storage, allowing the use of microSD for expansion. In the case of Apple, if one needs a lot more space, it also requires additional money. As for its charging capability, the Galaxy S8 lasts for a day, offers fast charging through cables, and accepts wireless charging. It is even more secure with a fingerprint scanner, a facial recognition, and an iris-scanning feature. Lastly, as for the price, the Galaxy S8 is obviously much cheaper as it has been on the market for seven months now. The price starts at P31,890.

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E know all too well that Filipinos today belong to a snap-happy generation that is always camera-ready. ‘Smile dito, pose doon!’ (Smile here, then strike a pose there!). Our trusty smartphones have allowed us to express our personalities through these photos and we just can’t get enough of how Pinoys have been super creative, and sometimes funny, in crafting their own social-media worthy contents. Here are some of the best kinds of selfies that we see on our feeds – the ones that we’ll never get tired of seeing. Try them out for your next post! ‘Wag nyo nang i-deny’ (don’t deny it), you may have done these poses or at the very least – have wanted to try them out. 1. The Kakagising ko Lang… 3 hours ago Your typical “I woke up like this” shot— except that you actually woke up 2-3 hours earlier to get that perfectly tousled hair and ‘no-makeup’ makeup look. Come on, who are you

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8 types of Pinoy Selfies kidding? Photo: @iamarnyross on Instagram using the ZenFone 4 Selfie Taray ng rosy cheeks! (Those rosy cheeks are killer!)

2. The ‘Medyo’ Bad Girl/Boy look A selfie inspired by the infamous Instagram Baddies (see: Kylie Jenner, or pwede rin si Xander Ford), where you simply strike a mean poker or ‘palaban’ face and look as if you just don’t give a care in the world – but in reality, it’s really all about that fierce Instagrammable look!

gram using the ZenFone 4 Selfie 3. The Sparrow Face Known as the new generation’s duck face, the Sparrow Face is inspired by, yes, that small and plump bird that you’ve probably heard of. You can easily achieve this look by slightly opening your eyes and mouth -- like a hungry sparrow waiting to catch the worm. We also like calling this the slightly nagulat (slightly shocked) pose. Photo: @iamkatgalang on Instagram using the ZenFone 4 Selfie

4. The Pa-Candid Shot (The ‘staged’ candid shot) A selfie where it looks like you didn’t know the photos were being taken. We all know the truth; we’ve all seen and done this. And if you’re telling us that you haven’t (and we know you’re smirking right now), stop pulling our leg!

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Photo: @itsmariahazel on Instagram using the ZenFone 4 Selfie 5. The ‘Pa-Candid Daw’ Shot (The ‘Staged and failed’ candid shot) Candid shots that are epic fail because you can clearly see the hand or the monopod in the frame. But then, as long as you get likes for being so ‘funny and creative’, who cares? Photo: @4thesmile on Instagram using the ZenFone 4 Selfie Anyare, kuya? Paki-explain. (What happened? Please explain.)

6. The Stuck in Traffic selfie Yes, this is what traffic does to many people: selfies galore! EDSA, Taft, Katipunan, C5, Aya-

la, and Sucat selfies are particularly popular, often accompanied with some gripe about their drivers or other cars on the road. Check the hashtag #StuckInTraffic or #TrafficMode to see what we’re talking about! If you haven’t seen one in your timeline, are you sure you’re in the Philippines? Photo: @marcsolis3 on Instagram using the ZenFone 4 Selfie Parang uwing-uwi na! (That look screams “I want to go home!”)

7. The I Have My Life Together Shot Most of these consist of post-workout selfies at the gym, but photos that scream “productivity!” also work! (e.g. A selfie with a book you’re reading, working on a project in your laptop, etc.). These are the selfies where you actually take pleasure in multi-tasking: taking a selfie while being so intensely enthralled with your serious routines. Really? Photo: @piauyy on Instagram using the ZenFone 4 How to be you po?

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8. The Wefie And finally, here is one of our favorites! Wefies can be done anytime, anywhere, and with any pose as long as you’re with your family and friends -- and maybe a pesky photobomber or two. Don’t we all love taking wefies? More friends, more scenery, more fun! Photo: ZenFone 4 Ambassador in the Philippines, Bea Alonzo, taking a wefie during the Never Let Me Forget shoot Wow, feel na feel! (Wow, they’re really feeling it!) Regardless of the poses you take, no one can ever deny the power of being equipped with a mobile phone that can take your selfie and wefie game to the next level, to become a Selfie Master! Equipped with the first-ever SelfieMaster™, which is the go-to app for photo, video, and livestream beautification for any selfie-loving Pinoys, the ASUS Zenfone 4 Selfie line-up is made great for any type of look, pose, or shot! Not only that, but this very special dual-lens selfie-based smartphone is all about capturing life in great qual-

ity and freshness; especially with their critically acclaimed Softlight LED flash. Top that with its impressive and advanced camera technologies like the ASUS DuoPixel™ Selfie Camera and SuperPixel™ Engine, which promises you the best quality selfies and wefies at all times! With the ZenFone 4 Selfie series, you’ll definitely become a Selfie Master in no time!

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Driverless, electric future just around the corner

DRIVERLESS, electric car is only a swipe away in the cities of the future, where pollution clampdowns and rapid advances in technology will transform the way we travel, despite lagging infrastructure. As more and more countries announce a phasing-out of pure petrol and diesel cars, early versions of tomorrow’s models are already on the streets: hybrid cars, fully electric motors and vehicles that can partially drive themselves. Attitudes to vehicle ownership in cities are changing as smartphone apps make a ride available in minutes. David Metz, of the Centre for Transport Studies at University College London, believes developed cities have reached “peak car”, with ownership no longer associated with increasing prosperity. Metz said city planning was changing to temper the vehicle access once thought vital. “We now see high-density urban areas are more successful with less traffic,” he said, citing London’s car-free Leicester Square entertainment district and the Canary Wharf financial hub. ]Cars could be phased out of city centres altogether, as urban planners ditch the 20th-century, car-focused gridplan model for city streets. Private cars, sitting idle for 23 hours a day, might

be eclipsed by car-pool clubs, journey-sharing apps or onetrip rental cars as seen in cities around the world from Berlin to Istanbul to Vancouver. ‘Driving everywhere by themselves’ Driverless technology also looks set to revolutionise urban road travel, according to industry figures. Graeme Smith, chief executive of Oxbotica, a British company developing autonomous vehicle software, said new cities being planned in China envision all vehicles being electric, autonomous and publicly-owned. “In those cities, your life would be fundamentally different,” he told AFP. “50 years into the future, maybe these things will be driving everywhere by themselves -- but there’s a progression to go through.” Driverless technology faces the challenge, over time, of bringing down the cost of sensors while improving their performance -- and there is currently no standard operating methodology. Some cars with levels two and three autonomy are already on the roads. Britain’s Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said he expected the first level four self-driving cars to reach the

UK market by 2021, bringing the world closer to level five, or total autonomy. Fully driverless cars could help ease gridlock by driving closer together in convoy and avoid traffic by exchanging real-time information. ‘The final destination’ The switch to electric vehicles (EVs), meanwhile, is already well under way. Volvo will no longer sell solely diesel or petrol cars from 2019, while Volkswagen’s Audi brand is gearing up to offer an electric version of every one of its models. “We think it is really the final destination for the auto industry,” said Eric Feunteun, Renault’s electric vehicle programme director, told journalists in Utrecht in the Netherlands earlier this month at an event where the French car maker unveiled partnerships with renewable energy companies. Britain and France intend to ban the sale of fully petrol or diesel cars from 2040, while smog-plagued India wants to sell only electric cars by 2030. Besides legislation on a pan-European and a national level, cities themselves are taking action on pollution. London is set to introduce an ultra-low emissions zone in the city centre in 2019, with

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charges for more polluting vehicles, and hopes to extend it to the inner London ring road by 2021. ‘Woeful lack’ of charging points Manufacturers said they feel up to the challenge. “We’ll supersede the sale of petrol/diesel cars way before 2040,” said Jonny Berry, Renault’s regional electric vehicles fleet sales manager.

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GCash partners with Noel Bazaar for early Christmas shopping Also get 10% cashback when you shop with GCash at Noel Bazaar

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IS the season for Christmas and giftgiving, and what other way to prepare for that than to shop at the biggest holiday fair in the metro through GCash. This year, GCash has partnered with Noel Bazaar to make shopping even easier with the scan to pay feature and give customers a treat with 10% cashback for their purchases with GCash. Aside from making the holiday rush easier through cashless payments, the GCash promo makes this Yuletide season more exciting by allowing GCash users to shop at as many stalls as they want at the Noel Bazaar and get the 10 percent cashback as long as they use GCash. Shoppers are awarded a maximum of P100 cashback for every stall they buy at when they use GCash to pay for their purchase. That means a lot of savings and opportunities to find the best Christmas gifts for your loved ones! Noel Bazaar, which opened its doors 16 years ago, is considered the granddaddy of all bazaars, with over 500 participating mer-

chants and average daily visitors of around 6,500. It offers a wide range of gift suggestions from fashion and beauty products, gifts, toys and novelty items to travel essentials and airline tickets. The shopping mecca also includes an International Food Feast for hungry shoppers. One of the highlights of the bazaar is the GMA Celebrity Ukay-Ukay & GMA Auction, featuring preloved items GMA Kapuso Stars sell at a very affordable price. This year’s GMA Celebrity Ukay-Ukay offers items from “Ultimate Star” Jennylyn Mercado, “Meant To Be” Boys (Ken Chan, Jak Roberto, Ivan Dorschner and Addy Raj), and the “Celebrity Glam Moms” (Yasmien Kurdi, Lj Reyes, and Chynna Ortaleza). As one of the most anticipated events of the season, shoppers now have more chances to visit

Noel Bazaar in different venues. First stop is at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on November 16 to 19 and November 24 to 30. From there, the bazaar moves to its next venue at the Filinvest Tent in Alabang on November 30 to December 3. Last minute

shoppers have a final chance to catch the bazaar at the SMX Convention from December 14 to 17. GCash, the country’s leading cashless payment service, is already being accepted in many stores nationwide. GCash has made it easy for its users to

pay and collect money from the app—from booking a ticket to paying bills and shopping online, at the mall or at the Noel Bazaar—providing transparency and allowing easy tracking of purchases through the GCash App.

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus arrive at Globe Telecom GLOBE Telecom announced it will offer the new generation iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. Customers will be able to purchase the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus at www.globe.com.ph/iPhone8 and in stores starting November 17. For complete pricing details, please visit www. globe.com.ph/iPhone8. “Every year, the iPhone launch is always something Apple enthusiasts look forward to. With Globe Postpaid’s ThePLAN, customers can get the best experience out of their iPhone 8 and 8 Plus with more data and access to the best content,” says Globe Senior Vice President for Consumer Mobile Business, Issa Cabreira. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are a new generation of iPhone featuring a new glass and aluminum design in three beautiful finishes—space gray, silver and a new gold—made with the most durable glass

ever in a smartphone, Retina HD displays, A11 Bionic chip and is designed for the ultimate augmented experience. The world’s most popular camera gets even better and wireless charging brings a powerful new capability to iPhone. iPhone 8 Plus features dual 12-megapixel cameras and introduces Portrait mode with Portrait Lighting, bringing dramatic studio lighting effects to iPhone, allowing customers to capture stunning portraits with a shallow depth of field effect in five different lighting styles. With Globe Postpaid, customers can get iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus at at-

tractive monthly repayments with ThePLAN 1799 or with the best Globe has to offer, ThePLATINUM Plan 4999. ThePLAN 1799 comes with 11 GB of data, together with access to top TV, movie, and music apps. Customers get full access to the Netflix and Disney apps for 6 months, plus 3 months of Spotify Premium subscription at no extra cost and an additional 1GB to stream your favorite songs. The plan also comes with unlimited calls to Globe/ TM and unlimited texts to all networks. Get to know

more about ThePLAN at globe.com.ph/ postpaid/theplan. With Globe Platinum, experience the best Globe has to offer. Get Priority Network access to keep your mobile data at its most optimal levels. You also enjoy the freedom to surf, watch, and listen to your heart’s content with All-Month Data Surfing. Plus, have access to Thea, your Platinum Virtual Concierge that not only addresses Globe-related concerns, but can book dining reservations, buy movie tickets, or assist you with virtually anything under the sun. To learn more about ThePLATINUM 4999 Plan, visit www.globe.com.ph/platinum. For more details on pricing and data plans, please visit www.globe. com.ph/iPhone8. For more details on iPhone please visit www.apple.com/ph/iphone.