In order to connect technology to more consumers, HONOR has launched a series of New Year-themed activities, services, and benefits in the past. For this year, HONOR prepared a magical New Year's Eve light show that combines modern technology and traditional architecture at the Taiyuan LIFE store. It was a visual feast aimed to bridge technology and art, and the collision of classics and the future to accompany consumers in 2023. On New Year's Eve, HONOR also road-tested HONOR 100 series smartphones equipped with SLR-level photo cameras to help customers take breathtaking New Year's photos.

Global technology companies HONOR and Nokia have recently reached an agreement aimed at sharing patents related to 5G and other cellular technologies. The agreement, termed a patent cross-license agreement, signifies a move towards fostering innovation in these crucial technological fields.

Nokia's Chief Licensing Officer for Mobile Devices, Susanna Martikainen, expressed satisfaction with the agreement, highlighting its significance in the context of Nokia's recent efforts to resolve legal disputes in the smartphone market. Martikainen emphasized Nokia's strong patent portfolio and its extensive contributions to cellular standards and related technologies over many years.

Wenyu Zhou, Head of Global Intellectual Property at HONOR, echoed Martikainen's sentiments, emphasizing HONOR's commitment to respecting intellectual property rights. Zhou underscored the importance of reasonable IP valuation in driving innovation within the mobile industry and stressed HONOR's dedication to innovation in enabling smart living across various scenarios and platforms.

HONOR, known for its recent launch of the Ultra-Tough smartphone HONOR X9b 5G, draws inspiration from iconic devices like the Nokia 3310. The company prides itself on offering solutions to everyday consumer needs while ensuring a balance between affordability and quality in its products.

Experience the HONOR X9b 5G now and get yours at HONOR Experience and Partner stores or online via Lazada (https://bit.ly/Laz_X9b_PressRelease), Shopee (https://bit.ly/Shop_X9b_PressRelease), and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/TikTok_X9b_PressRelease).

Pops Fernandez is set to commemorate her 40th year in the entertainment industry with a two-night concert entitled "Always Loved" at the Theatre at Solaire in Paranaque City on February 9 and 10, 2024. It's a chance for fans to join in the celebration of her four-decade-long career.

In a recent statement, Pops shared her thoughts on reaching this incredible milestone, saying, "I actually did not expect myself to be in the business this long. I usually say 10 years is okay, but here we are, I lasted this long. There are so many things that happened to me, my life and career."

Live like royalty! That's exactly what my wife and I did when we recently visited Marcelino Cafe at Manila Prince Hotel for a delightful after-office dinner date. Luckily, it was a smooth Monday with no traffic hassles, allowing us to arrive just in time for the buffet opening. Yes, you heard it right – a buffet!

If you've been following this blog, you know I'm a food enthusiast, and buffets never fail to excite my taste buds. Marcelino Cafe, one of the restaurants within the Manila Prince Hotel, offers a diverse and sumptuous array of dishes—a true smorgasbord for those with an adventurous palate.

In a world that cherishes beauty, grace, and smarts, everything is expected to be flawless – a place where beauty queens shine. These queens spread positivity, empower women, boost confidence, and promote self-love globally. They inspire the next generation to excel in a world that values perfection. This is the essence of what our Filipina beauty queens represent.

Winning the crown isn't just about staying fit; it also involves giving EXTRA attention to our hair. Our hair silently expresses our confidence and plays a big role in how we present ourselves. For every woman, having good and healthy hair is an immediate confidence boost that helps us face the world, whether it's conquering big goals or just getting through daily life. Taking care of our hair is a form of self-care that's just as important as looking after our skin. Just like we spend time on skincare, it's crucial to show love and invest in our hair too.

LifeStrong Marketing Inc.’s brand Hairfix is your complete Do-It-Yourself hair solution which caters to a wide range of products that address all of your hair needs from roots to tips. Hairfix lets you achieve your hair goals in the comfort of your own home; with a vision to make every Filipina embrace their beauty from within and to build confidence in their crowning glory.

Hairfix features hair essential categories such as the Hair Color which will push you to express yourself in a color that speaks for you, Hair Styling that can turn your hair from ordinary to extraordinary, Hair Care treating you from root to tip, and Hairfix Professional Line, the product line that will let you love your natural hair even more as it achieves perfection through professional care. Own the moment by honoring your crowning glory because it deserves nothing but the best.

Just like the NEWEST face of Hairfix Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo who takes care of her crowning glory at its finest. This beauty queen is an Ilongga who proudly represents her ethnicity to the universe and serves as an inspiration to many.

 

Manila Prince Hotel has a heartwarming treat for all pet lovers out there – the Very Important Pets or VIPs, as they call them. They've introduced a fantastic offer called the Furry Friends Stay Free package, and as a pet owner myself, I find this absolutely fantastic.

With this special package, you can bring your beloved cats or dogs along without worrying about any extra charges for their stay. The hotel goes the extra mile by providing pet-friendly room accommodations that come with comfy bedding, special amenities for your furry friends, and even a dedicated outdoor play area.

Starting at just Php 3,100 nett per night for a Deluxe Room and Php 5,000 nett per night for an Executive Suite, the Furry Friends Stay Free package also includes a delicious breakfast buffet for two at Marcelino Café. It's a simple yet delightful way to make your stay memorable, especially if you're traveling with your pets.

“At Manila Prince Hotel, we understand that pets are cherished members of the family. With our Furry Friends Stay Free package, we are excited to offer a delightful and inclusive stay for the entire family,” says Marvin Kim Tan, director of sales and marketing.

Embark on a pet-friendly staycation and experience the warmth of hospitality that extends to every member of the family, fur and all. Booking period is until March 31, 2024, while stay period is until December 31, 2024. Visit the Manila Prince website for the hotel’s Pet Policy.

For inquiries and reservations, call +632 53282222 or +632 85256359, or email reservations@manilaprince.com.

 

Fresh off the press! HONOR and Porsche Design have just unveiled their latest creation, the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR, in Shanghai. This sleek inward-foldable phone is making waves for being the thinnest on the market. It's a perfect blend of tech and design expertise from these two giants. This collaboration is not just about innovation; it's setting the tone for what's next in the world of gadgets. Stay tuned for the future of tech and design!

This momentous partnership between HONOR and Porsche Design is another best practice for HONOR, as a global and premium brand, to bring collective innovations to consumers around the world. As George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd., stated, "United by a shared pursuit of excellence, HONOR and Porsche Design will co-design the next generation of smart devices, combining human-centric technology and functional design to create exciting products for global consumers."

“From day one of this extraordinary partnership, we have been eagerly awaiting the reveal of our first jointly developed smartphone. At Porsche Design, we want to bring the unique Porsche spirit and values to life through our products. Anyone who buys a Porsche Design item becomes part of the global Porsche family. Our goal is to transport this emotion as well as the progressive functionality, cutting-edge technology, and the unique design language to customers around the globe,” says Stefan Buescher, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche Lifestyle Group.

Introducing the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR

Debuting as the first innovation where HONOR’s human-centric approach meets the purist, functional aesthetics of Porsche Design, the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR features a bold design inspired by motorsports. The flyline of the backside of the industry-leading foldable smartphone is intricately reminiscent of the hood of a Porsche 911. The improved grip provides a sportscar experience in the user’s palm. The PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR comes in the Porsche car color Agate Grey.

Ultra-thin foldable device with Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield

In pursuit of convenient portability, HONOR and Porsche Design have jointly refined the choice of materials in the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR to create a pioneering device that weighs only 234g and is just 9.9mm thick. Incorporating the industry’s first Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR races ahead of the pack with improvements in display durability, providing enhanced protection to the device. The tenfold improved scratch resistance and the hardness rating of over seven on the Mohs scale - a scale which indicates the degree of strength of a material - ensures superior resistance to damages.

Exceptional Display for Human-centric Visual Experience

The PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR has a stunning foldable OLED LTPO display that offers an unprecedented visual experience. With support for 1.07 billion colors, the screen delivers vivid, accurate visuals that captivate and immerse users. As a testament to HONOR’s commitment to human-centric technology, the device incorporates eye protection features such as 3840Hz PWM Dimming, Dynamic Dimming and Circadian Night Display, which reduce fatigue of the eyes, thus, catering to the needs of heavy users.

The Infinix Xmas Festival last December touched many people’s lives in various ways. The month-long promotional event was the top smartphone brand’s way of thanking its fans for their unwavering support. It brought together fun-loving Infinix fans who are on the hunt for the latest smartphones.

More than anything, Infinix Holiday SparX was about letting Filipinos feel the Christmas spirit, be it through exciting Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) games or special gifts.

The gift of giving
Infinix offered special discounts and promos on select smartphones during the Infinix Xmas Festival. Many people were able to cop the newest models as a treat to themselves or a gift to their loved ones. There was also a Lucky Draw raffle, where lucky winners took home prizes like the Infinix ZERO 30 (4G), Infinix ZERO Ultra, Ultra Smart Watch, and P10,000 worth of MLBB diamonds.

Lucky Draw winner Nina Torrejos from Cebu said she’s thankful to Infinix for giving her an Infinix ZERO Ultra during a tumultuous time in her life. “Our house burned down recently, so winning an Infinix ZERO Ultra feels like a blessing for me and my family,” she said.

Select TikTok affiliates were also able to take home Smart Watches after joining Infinix’s Go X-tra Affiliate program. JoshinTek (@nickoitek) said he felt motivated to spread the good news about Infinix’s affordability during the Holiday SparX event. “Nakita ko ang good quality ni Infinix kaya I was eager to sell it and share the good news to other people that this phone brand can suit their budget,” he said.

“Maraming salamat Infinix for having this promo. It truly helped me not just gain and engage more with my followers, it helped me have a wonderful holiday season. I hope you will have this more very soon,” said @techmno.

Partying with XFans
Infinix gathered fans, gamers, and smartphone enthusiasts to the three-day Holiday SparX event at the Market! Market! Activity Center. The event featured selling booths with discounted smartphones, experiential zones, and even a live MLBB-friendly match.

The match featured two MLBB teams, Team Pampamilya and Team Pride of Echo, and Infinix ambassadors Cherizawa and Yskaela. It was a fun and intense match-up that showcased their skills while using Infinix phones. Ultimately, Team Pampamilya with Cherizawa came out victorious against Team Pride of Echo with Yskaela. “My favorite experience sa MLBB match game is yung makaakyat kami sa stage for the showmatch! Thankful ako sa brand dahil sa opportunity na ibinigay to us,” said Mima of Team Pride of Echo.

Infinix has been the official sponsor of the MLBB Professional League (MPL), where the brand promoted the local gaming and esports scene. Team Pampamilya was also the champion during the Guard Your Goddess Miya tournament, where they also utilized Infinix phones to play their best. “Ang go-to Infinix phone namin ay yung NOTE 30 5G dahil ito yung napanalunan namin sa Guard Your Goddess Miya tournament. Napaka-smooth ng games like Mobile Legends sa Infinix NOTE 30 5G. Nakakagaan sa paglalaro, at the same time, swak sa budget,” said Team Pampamilya.

Infinix Holiday SparX also offered experience booths where fans can check out smartphones up close, including the new Infinix ZERO 30 (4G), and make memories. There was an AR photo booth to capture wonderful moments with their family and barkadas, and an area to play casual games using Infinix phones.

An exciting look at what’s to come
Infinix is already gearing up for an exciting 2024 with upcoming releases. Recently, the brand introduced the HOT 40 Pro, a powerful phone that offers a fast and fun gaming experience for under P7,000 available on Infinix’s online stores at Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

As one of the top tech brands in the Philippines, Infinix is dedicated to providing high-quality smartphones suited to users’ gaming and lifestyle needs. The brand’s affordable price point makes it an accessible choice for techies and gamers of all ages.

Infinix Holiday SparX is just one of many events where fans can get together and experience the fun offerings that the brand has prepared. So, Infinix fans can expect more new products, upgrades, and next-level events this year.

For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Google Cloud have entered into a new multi-year partnership to introduce Google Cloud's advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology to Samsung smartphone users worldwide. The collaboration kicks off with the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series during Galaxy Unpacked in San Jose, California. Notably, Samsung takes the lead as the inaugural Google Cloud partner to integrate Gemini Pro and Imagen 2 on Vertex AI through the cloud into their smartphone devices.

Expressing enthusiasm for the partnership, Janghyun Yoon, Corporate EVP and Head of Software Office of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, stated, "Google and Samsung have a shared commitment to making technology more helpful and accessible to everyone. We are excited to debut the Galaxy S24 series as the first smartphones featuring Gemini Pro and Imagen 2 on Vertex AI. Following extensive testing and competitive evaluation, the collaboration between Google Cloud and Samsung has resulted in delivering the finest Gemini-powered AI experience on the Galaxy."

Samsung is the first Google Cloud partner to deploy Gemini Pro on Vertex AI to consumers. Built from the ground up to be multimodal, Gemini can generalize and seamlessly understand, operate across, and combine different types of information including text, code, images, and video. Starting with Samsung-native applications, users can take advantage of the summarization feature across Notes, Voice Recorder, and Keyboard.[ Galaxy AI features may require internet connection, Samsung Account login, and/or update to latest Android version. Product functionality may be dependent on your app and device settings. Some functions may not be compatible with certain apps or require additional software downloads, such as language packs. Availability of the service may vary by country, region, or market. Accuracy of results not guaranteed. For detailed specifications and conditions, refer to your local Samsung website.] Gemini Pro on Vertex AI provides Samsung with critical Google Cloud features, including security, safety, privacy, and data compliance.

Galaxy S24 series users can also immediately benefit from Imagen 2, Google’s most advanced text-to-image diffusion technology from Google DeepMind to date. With Imagen 2 on Vertex AI, Samsung can bring safe and intuitive photo-editing capabilities into users’ hands. These features can be found in Generative Edit[ Generative Edit requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Generative Edit results in a resized photo up to 12MP. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed. ] in S24’s Gallery application.

As part of this partnership, Samsung is also one of the first customers to test Gemini Ultra, Google’s most capable and largest model for highly-complex tasks. The S24 series will also use Gemini Nano, an on-device LLM delivered as part of the Android 14 operating system, the most efficient model of Gemini for on-device tasks.

“Together with Samsung, Google Cloud sees the tremendous opportunity for generative AI to create meaningful mobile experiences that stimulate and strengthen connection and communication for millions,” said Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud. “With Gemini, Samsung’s developers can leverage Google Cloud’s world-class infrastructure, cutting-edge performance, and flexibility to deliver safe, reliable, and engaging generative AI powered applications on Samsung smartphone devices.”