Global printing and technology solutions leader Brother Philippines recently opened its newest satellite office in Barangay Mabolo, Iloilo City. As the sixth and latest addition to Brother’s growing line of extension offices nationwide, the Iloilo branch will cater to customers residing in Panay Island and nearby provinces.
Launching this new establishment in the photo are Brother Philippines President Mr. Glenn Hocson and Brother Philippines Senior Manager for Customer Service Mr. Joel Demanarig. The Brother Iloilo Extension Office is located at Cischo Building, Barangay Mabolo, Delgado Street, Iloilo City. Customers and partners may reach the Iloilo Extension Office at (033) 508 5749 between 8:30AM to 5:30PM on Mondays to Fridays, except for holidays.
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About Brother Philippines
Brother Philippines is a sales subsidiary of the Brother Group. Established in Japan in 1908, the Brother Group delivers products and services to customers all over the world, with manufacturing and sales facilities in 44 countries and regions. Brother Philippines offers products and services with Brother expertise in a wide range of fields such as printing and solutions, home and embroidery sewing machines, labelers, and scanners. Since its establishment in the Philippines in the year 2000, Brother has been placing its customers first everywhere, every time, and has been providing them with superior value with high quality products and services. Brother also prides itself with its sustainable business practices, taking responsibility, acting respectfully, and making a positive difference through Brother Earth. To learn more about the brand and its products, visit the Brother Philippines website atwww.brother.com.ph, like its Facebook page (Facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside), and follow it on Twitter (@BROTHERPhils) and Instagram (@BrotherPhils).
After years spent abroad, the ultimate goal for any Overseas Filipino Worker is to be home for good. It’s easier said than done, but when it happens, it makes all those years of hard work worth it.
The challenge is keeping up a comfortable life back in the Philippines, without the regular income earned in another country. The thought of a life back home is both daunting and exciting, but there are many ways to have at least one aspect of returning home covered: insurance.
Know how to build and secure a life of ease
Recently, the government has been inviting OFWs to visit over 800 Negosyo Centers in the country to receive free business advisory services and business registration assistance among others. This, along with other government initiatives to educate them on financial literacy is to encourage them to begin saving some of their earnings so they can start their own business and have a source of income closer to their loved ones.
But according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, OFWs are keen on spending their hard-earned money on buying vehicles or paying off a house, leaving little for needs that might arise in the future. With saved money splurged every time they come home, OFWs continue to depart from their families to keep earning their pay outside of the country.
Aside from that, OFWs also face threats to their health. Two years ago, Philippine health institution, The Medical City said the common health problems most OFWs face are lifestyle-related ones like cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high uric acid and respiratory illness. These are usually caused by lack of physical activity and poor dietary habits if not hereditary.
Despite the comprehensive pay OFWs receive from their jobs abroad, working far away from their relatives won’t always be a sustainable solution to needs back at home—children long for parents to bring them up and parents miss out on the key moments in life their children undergo and pass. But with the lack of job opportunities at home, OFWs tend to delay their return to save more for their families repeating the cycle of expenditure.
For BPI-Philam CEO Surendra Menon, OFWs coming back home can be assured simply with the right financial tool.
To Menon, a good way to maximize the potential of their assets as they prepare to come back for good is to get a unit-linked insurance plan.
With a unit-linked product, securing the financial future of OFWs and their families will be an easier and more worry-free process. Their insurance protects them from financial burdens in the event of an accident or need for medical service with riders. Meanwhile, their investment makes it possible for them to sustain the lifestyle they live now until the years to come right next to their loved-ones. Another benefit of insurance is the protection of assets and building wealth so that by the time OFWs decide to retire, their policies will have already matured and can provide them funds to start a business or benefit them and their families.
Menon also recommends OFWs become more mindful of their health, and enrolling in a wellness program can add value to the security their insurance provides them and their families. This allows the insured to take preventive health measures against ailments and infirmities.
Build Estate Plus provides a comprehensive insurance package that provides optimal benefits like life insurance coverage for as long as they need it. Future-proofing dreams and planning for tomorrow is effortless as wealth in the local currency is grown through expertly managed funds. It also comes integrated with Philam Vitality, BPI-Philam’s wellness program that encourages the insured to take active steps to live healthier, longer, and better.
With this insurance, Menon believes OFWs don’t just have the opportunity to save their way home, they will also be able to preserve their legacy by protecting their body and money so they have nothing to worry about.
Getting an insurance policy also isn’t as complicated as one might think. Though the Insurance Commission requires OFWs to be in the country to be able to get insurance, their spouses can get the policy for them so they can get the protection and coverage they need should they not be able to return home yet.
To know more about Build Estate Plus and all the other products in the Wellness series, visit www.bpi-philam.com. Receive valuable expert advice from BPI-Philam by visiting them in any BPI or BPI Family Savings Bank, or visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/BPIPhilamOfficial .
Two mobile pioneers accelerate 5G development by integrating new 5G millimeter wave technologies with sub-6 GHz into a single commercial form factor
SHENZHEN, China, June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Vivo today has detailed its collaboration with Qualcomm to address a critical 5G development milestone with their ground-breaking 5G antenna technology. This collaboration has resulted in the successful design and integration of new 5G mm-Wave (millimeter wave) antenna arrays into a Vivo commercial form factor as well as the measurement of system-level OTA (over-the-air) performance.
This milestone is significant as the arrival of 5G is creating major design challenges for smartphone manufacturers and network operators. To fully support the rollout of 5G services, even greater complexity and tougher requirements have been added to antenna designs and technologies.
For end users, mm-Wave technology can attain higher data rates to enable the 5G peak data rate of around 10-20 times higher than that of existing 4G LTE technology, providing a better wireless experience especially with AR, VR, AI, and UHD (ultra-high definition) video applications.
“Through this landmark cooperation between Vivo and Qualcomm, Vivo’s industry leadership and innovation on 5G mm-Wave antenna design will contribute to creating optimal devices for end users,” said Dr. Huan-Chu Huang, Antenna Technical Director/ Principal Antenna Expert at Vivo. “After this successful completion of 5G mm-Wave antenna design and measurement based on a Vivo commercial form factor, consumers will soon see the next round of new device designs offering superior performance benefits and a taste of the next generation mobile experience.”
It is expected that both 5G sub-6 GHz and mm-Wave antenna technology will be deployed in every major market around the world, with some markets by 2019 and others to follow in 2020. Beyond this collaboration, according to Dr. Huan-Chu Huang, Vivo is also proactively applying for patents and publishing international research papers on mm-Wave antenna designs to prepare for the arrival of 5G age.
This latest innovation is another example of Vivo’s dedication to break new ground and to lead in critical industry initiatives such as 5G development. “From the early days of WiGig to 5G mm-Wave today, Vivo has been focused on deep studies and solid works on mm-Wave antenna designs and technologies. This successful development of 5G mm-Wave antenna array technology for smartphones denotes a further progression of Vivo’s accumulation of industry-leading technology breakthroughs and capabilities,” said Dr. Huan-Chu Huang.
About Vivo
A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for consumers around the world. Vivo currently has several R&D centers worldwide, including the United States (San Diego), and China (Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Hangzhouand Beijing). As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.
More information about our innovative smartphones can be found at www.vivo.com.
It’s time to test your limits and build your strength as Filinvest City, the premiere lifestyle destination in the Metro South, once again plays host to the Endurance Weekend on July 7 to 8 at the Pacific Rim, Filinvest City.
Now on its sixth year, participants can look forward to a bigger and more exciting set of bike courses. Bikers can opt to go solo or with a team and choose from a category of 24-Hour Solo (Elite), 24-Hour Team, 12-Hour Solo (Age Category), 12-Hour Team, 6-Hour Solo (Elite), and 6-Hour Solo (Age Category).
“We are very excited to host our sixth Endurance Weekend following the success of the previous editions,” says Filinvest Alabang Inc.’s vice president for townships Don Ubaldo. “This sporting event is another opportunity for us to tap into the biking community and showcase Filinvest City as a garden city that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.”
To register, aspiring participants may log onto https://reg.goorahna.com/#/event/endurance-weekend-2018. Online registration to the Endurance Weekend 2018 is open until July 4, 2018.
So get your biking gears ready and prepare for a fun race experience with thrilling bike trails and tree-canopied road networks only at Filinvest City.
For more information, visit Filinvest City’s official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FilinvestCityOFFICIAL/.
K-Pop’s hottest idols tour the Philippines on a wild 48-hour gastronomic frenzy
Asia’s craziest food contest returns to the Philippines as One Night Food Trip – International Edition enters its second season on tvN Asia. This time, K-pop heartthrobs Nichkhun of boy band 2PM and actor-host Alexander “Xander” Lee face off against celebrity cousins Danica Sotto-Pingris and Ciara Sotto in a culinary frenzy around the country. One Night Food Trip – International Edition will fly exclusively with Cebu Pacific for the entire second season.
Based on popular Korean food competition show One Night Food Trip, the international edition adds a twist by having K-pop celebrities travel to various Asian destination including the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, and Malaysia where they eat, play, and compete against local celebrities. Each team must complete missions involving exotic flavors and cultural attractions to earn stamps. The team that collects the most stamps within 48 hours takes home the Golden Passport.
In the Philippine segment of the show, Nichkhun and Xander jet-set together from Cebu to Pampanga, while celebrity chef Danica and singer-actress Ciara take a separate route from Coron to Legazpi for a unique experience of the country’s sights and delicacies. One of their stops is at luxury integrated resort City of Dreams Manila where they explore the Forbes five-star hotel, NÜWA, try out decadent dishes at the award-winning Crystal Dragon restaurant, and immerse in the DreamWorks-inspired interactive play space called DreamPlay.
The four-episode Philippine segment on Season 2 airs on 30 July (Monday) at 18:30 (GMT+8). It is in partnership with the Tourism Promotions Board, an attached agency of the Department of Tourism, that markets and promotes the Philippines domestically and internationally as a world-class tourism destination.
Aside from 2PM, Nichkhun is also a songwriter, actor and model, with television and film projects in South Korea and China. On the other hand, Xander Lee is a former member of the South Korean boy band U-KISS. His most recent projects include the lead role in a Philippine TV series “My Korean Jagiya,” opposite Heart Evangelista.
From the Philippines, Danica Sotto-Pingris is a television host and celebrity chef, with a degree in Culinary Arts and Technology Management from the Center for Culinary Arts Manila. Her cousin, Ciara Sotto, is a television host, singer, actress and expert pole dancer. She regularly teaches pole dancing classes in Manila.
Cebu Pacific, the official carrier of One Night Food Trip – International Edition 2, has the widest network within the Philippines with 37 domestic destinations, which made traveling and shooting from one island to another easier with seamless inter-island connections, sparing the hosts and crew from flying to bigger airport hubs just to move across the Philippines. Aside from a direct flight between Manila and Incheon, Cebu Pacific also flies directly from Incheon to Cebu, making it easier to get to popular beach destinations like Mactan Island or Bohol, or connect to 26 international destinations that span the Middle East, Asia, Australia and the United States (Guam).
One Night Food Trip – International Edition debuted in 2017 on tvN in Asia with sister-and-brother K-pop idols, Sandara “Dara” Park and Thunder pairing against TV host Grace Lee and radio DJ Sam YG for the Philippine segment.
One Night Food Trip – International Edition will premiere exclusively on tvN on 30 July (Monday) at 18:30 (GMT+8). tvN is available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, with subtitles in English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia and Thai.
Follow One Night Food Trip – International Edition Season 2 on social media with hashtags #OneNightFoodTripIntl2, #ONFTIntl2, #CEBTravels and #tvNAsia.
Learn more about tvN on Facebook @Ch.tvNAsia, Instagram @tvNAsia, and Twitter @tvN_Asia. tvN, where fun takes off!
#Official Airline Partner: Cebu Pacific
The show is supported by:
Tourism Promotions Board Philippines
City of Dreams, Manila
Technology has been evolving fast in the Philippines especially with the use of the mobile banking app. Gone were the days when we spend more time in the bank to pay our bills,orders or even deposit our money. We now have a quick and easy way to do all these things with just a click on our smartphones.
Conviniece and flexibility may be our top priority when it comes to handling our finances through these mobile banking apps but we also make sure what we use has a top of the line security feature. Because Filipinos need more freedom to do more with their finances,
Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed and consumer banking head Manoj Varma
presented the Citi Mobile®App experience the innovative and new functionalities, such as credit card locking and unlocking.
“We are delighted to continue to introduce innovative digital solutions in the credit card industry,” said Ahmed. “We are relentlessly focused on making it more convenient for our customers to transact with us. The Citi Mobile App will deliver a simple, fast and personalized experience to our valued card customers.”
Citi’s Consumer Banking business has focused on digital transformation, continuously enhancing capabilities to make the customer journey more seamless on desktop, mobile app or phone browser. More than 60 percent of Citi Philippines customers are already enrolled in digital channels. with even more customers already subscribed to electronic statements and notices. Today. the biggest growth in digital enrolments has been in mobile banking, which has surged 64% in the last 12 months.
“Mobile banking is Citi’s largest and fastest growing channel in the Philippines and we expect digital enrolments to continue to accelerate,” said Varrna. “We are excited to continue our tradition of innovation by bringing new and upgraded mobile solutions to best serve our customers’ needs in the digital age.”
Citi is one of the first banks to launch an online presence and also one of the pioneers in attracting customers through its website. In recent years, the bank introduced numerous services including live chat. instant global fund transfers, and pioneering voice biometrics technology allowing customers to be identified through their unique voice print.
in Asia Pacific. Mobile banking overtook other digital channels to become the preferred channel used by Citi’s Asia Pacific clients. Digital is also growing rapidly as a source of new business at Citi. Digital acquisition in Citi’s Credit Cards and Loans business grew 57% year-on-year, and digital lending now accounts for 40% of total consumer loans fuifilled by Citi in the region.
The next generation Citi Mobile® App provides a comprehensive suite of features to help customers track reward points and manage outstanding balances, available limits,transaction details and bill payments. Customers can quickly activate new or replacement cards and temporarily lock misplaced cards.
Security features includes biometric authentication (Face ID. Touch ID, and Android Fingerprint) and the Citi Mobile® Token, which instantly generates a One-Time PIN that authorizes online banking transactions.
The Citi Mobile® App has also been designed to ensure a seamless and intuitive navigation experience. Qualified customers can convert a portion of their latest credit card balance to installment by simply tapping a “Convert” button. With just a few taps, eligible cardholders can get cash from their credit cards. which can be repaid in monthly installments.
Citi’s performance in the digital banking space has been recognized by the industry. winning several notable awards recently including:
Best Retail Mobile Banking Experience Philippines (T he Asset Triple A Digital Awards 2017)
Best Internet Banking Initiative (T he Asian Banker Philippine Country Awards 2017)
Best Consumer Digital Bank Philippines (Global Finance Best Digital Bank Awards 2017)
Teleperformance and Lazada partnership (L-R) Teleperformance Philippines Vice President for Recruitment George Dy and Managing Director Travis Coates formalize corporate alliance with Lazada E-Services Philippines Chief Marketing Officer Tristan de Belloy and Vice President for Offline Marketing Mila Jimenez
Applicants looking to build a professional career in customer experience management can also be eligible for special rewards from industry leader Teleperformance Philippines. The company recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with online shopping platform Lazada to implement a rewards program wherein successful applicants get exclusive Lazada shopping vouchers they can use for their personal purchases.
The six-month-long promotion dubbed “Apply to Shop” is the first of its kind in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry as it partners the worldwide leader in outsourced omnichannel customer experience management with Southeast Asia’s number one online shopping and selling destination. It is an alliance that ultimately benefits the applicants who are doubly rewarded with great career prospects and exciting shopping privileges.
“We are always looking for innovative ways to deliver excellent customer experiences. As a people company, we regard our applicants and employees as our customers and we want them to feel that they are valued and celebrated at Teleperformance,” said Travis Coates, Managing Director of Teleperformance Philippines.
This promotion is just one of the many fresh initiatives that Teleperformance has been introducing to the market in its bid to attract quality talent that the company constantly needs for its growing business in the Philippines. This maverick spirit is one of the reasons that the company has recently been certified as a Great Place to Work® — the first organization in the country to achieve certification from global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® Institute.
“Applicants are seeking to belong to a company that is strong and stable, offers growth opportunities, provides a safe and inclusive workplace, and of course, still evokes a sense of fun where they can enjoy coming to work every day. That is what campaigns like ‘Apply to Shop’ demonstrate – that we understand what people enjoy and we share that enjoyment with them,” said Coates.
“Lazada is happy to enter into this partnership with Teleperformance Philippines to help provide rewarding experiences for their new hires and current employees. With our extensive selection of international and local brands, they will also find exciting products that are available exclusively on Lazada. We look forward to launching even more projects with Teleperformance in the future,” said Tristan de Belloy, Chief Marketing Officer of Lazada E-Services Philippines.
Teleperformance invites career seekers to explore the exciting employment opportunities at Teleperformance. For more information on the company and the “Apply to Shop” promo, visit www.facebook.com/teleperformance.philippines. Applicants from across the Philippines can also call #8353 (#TELE) any time on any day from any network, either landline or mobile.
GrandChase-Dimensional Chaser will be on Mobile soon! Recently, a press conference was held at the Ballroom of Marco Polo Hotel in Pasig last 23rd of June, 2018.
Highlighting the Assembly was the presence and presentation of KOG Inc. Director, Rafael HS Noh, who talked about the Real-Time Strategy Action RPG GrandChase-Dimensional Chaser>, the globally renowned Korean game, which started pre-registration on June 13, 2018.
The gameplay of the ‘GrandChase-Dimensional Chaser’ was finally revealed and was experienced by those who were at the Assembly. Media, Bloggers, Influencer and players were given the chance to be the first to try out GrandChase-Dimensional Chaser through the experiential booths provided.
The Assembly’s surroundings was truly a GrandChase experience, not only through playing the game, but also through the Photo Wall, Photo Booth, life-sized Character Standees, Cosplayers, Raffle Prizes and Specially unique giveaways present during the occasion.
GrandChase-Dimensional Chaser has all the elements of the original GrandChase plus new and exciting features. It includes an exciting combat system wherein players can attack numerous enemies with a simple tap and drag operation, a strategic team combo battle system up to a team of four members, directional skills and various sequence combo control makes this game action packed and intuitive. The background music “Hope” (BGM) and the original characters of GrandChase will makes users nostalgic. In addition, there are new 60 characters, new and enormous storyline for mobile version.
The GrandChase–Dimensional Chaser Dev team said,
“We are very pleased to announce that the official sequel of GrandChase in Mobile will be released to our dedicated Filipino fans who have nostalgic memories of the original GrandChase.”
“It is not just about memories, but this is a game filled with new experiences and fun for new players as well. You’ll be able to experience the unique and familiar charm of GrandChase while embarking on new and fresh adventures.”
In cooperation with ELITE GAMES (KOG’s Philippines Publishing Partner), KOG will be releasing the game soon in the Philippines.
Much has been said about Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War after it ended. People have been speculating, even formulating their own theories about the fate of their favorite superhero. And then there are those who are left thinking, where were the others like the infamous Hawkeye, Thor’s Valkyrie, Black Panther’s Nakiya, even the Ant-Man and the Wasp? Even Captain Marvel had her share of the silver screen through her insignia at the end.
Where could they have been during all those fights? Could Ant-Man and the Wasp be in the Quantum Realm? With Piip’s latest marvelous promo, Piipsters have an opportunity to see what Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne are up to for as low as Php 150.00 during the first screening day of the Ant-Man and the Wasp on July 4, 2018, 7:30PM, at the Gateway Cineplex, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center.
Download the app now to Piip It! Limited slots available, reserve yours now!
Adding to the long list of food and merchandise that is available in the mobile app, Piip adds this exclusive deal for its Piipsters. Below are the mechanics to join this promo:
MECHANICS:
1. Download Piip on Google Play Store or iOS Store, install and complete your profile details.
2. Locate the Ant-Man and Wasp Promo on Piip’s Billboard.
3. Tap on the ‘Piip It!’ button to chat with our representative and reserve your tickets.
4. Come in green and get a chance to win a prize from Piip!
TO QUALIFY:
1. The Piip mobile app must be installed upon claiming of the tickets and during the block screening event.
2. Share the block screening event post on your social media (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) with the hashtags: #PiipIt #PiipPH #PiipAntManWasp.
TO CLAIM YOUR RESERVED TICKETS:
1. Reserved tickets can be claimed starting June 30 to July 4 from 11:00AM to 8:00PM at the Piip booth located near the Gateway Cineplex area, 4th level Gateway Mall, Araneta Center.
2. Please bring a valid ID and the mobile phone used to reserve the tickets for verification purposes.
PROMO RULES:
1. One (1) Piip App user or download is only allowed to have 1 ticket. (i.e. 2 phones with Piip = 2 tickets)
2. Promo participants are required to have Piip app installed during event as part of the entry verification process and the pre-event games.
Piip is the FIRST mobile app created to help businesses promote products and services effortlessly and help Piipsters receive the latest updates without unwanted ads. Piip integrates instant messaging and business promotion, providing our end users a seamless, safe and easy way to get in touch with the shops they frequently visit, receive promotions from the merchants they love, and discover new ones based on their current location (geotargeting) and their likings. You can stay in touch with your friends and at the same time have an opportunity to discover merchants and their promotions based on your location.
To know more about Piip’s latest promo, visit: http://024digital.com/clients/piip/antmanwasp/.
Extraordinary AI Photography experience set new industry benchmarks for mobile innovation
Manila, 21 June 2018 – Vivo on Thursday released the X21 flagship smartphone in the Philippines to bring users a brand new and futuristic unlocking experience with industry-leading In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology. Combined with its FullView™ Display, AI photography and upgraded face recognition technology, the X21 is the ideal mobile partner for the tech-savvy consumer.
Through its continuous research into user needs, Vivo has consistently pursued innovation to solve consumer pain points. Having invested in long-term research and development to overcome the problems posed by mass producing In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, Vivo is finally bringing this secure and intuitive unlocking solution to more consumers. Vivo has also made major technology breakthroughs with its FullView™ Display and AI photography featured in the X21.
Two unlocking technologies to bring double convenience
Vivo has been the industry pioneer of In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology from showcasing its first prototype demonstration to successful mass production. To ensure user expectations for this technology are being met, Vivo has tasked its teams to innovate and perfect this technology on the new X21 to provide a reliable and secure unlocking solution to all consumers.
Vivo X21 replaces the rear fingerprint sensor with the latest In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology. This allows the sleek and unified design of the smartphone to be preserved without the need for a rear fingerprint sensor. With mere a flick of the wrist and a press on the screen to unlock, this convenient and seamless process is intuitive for any user.
Other than In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, X21 also offers upgraded facial recognition technology with Face Access which scans users’ facial features for enhanced security.
Impressive FullView™ experience with a screen-to-body ratio of over 90%
Vivo X21 has a 6.28-inch 19:9 FHD+ FullView™ Display. With a super slim notch, and 1.66mm side bezels, it achieves a 90.3% screen-to-body ratio to provide a wider viewing experience compared to other similar-sized phones. Vivo has even enhanced its software to support the notch and developed a notification bar that maintains an immersive experience. Maximizing the beauty of the display, Vivo X21 uses P3 display color management technology and supports a P3 wide color gamut to ensure more accurate, natural and saturated colors.
Taking phone design to the extraordinary, X21 has ditched the metal body for a new 3D glass back cover. Every arc and curve on the back cover are ergonomically optimized to ensure comfort in your hand, with only 3.1mm thick in the middle. More than just smooth to the touch, X21 uses a new color-blending technique, which creates a unique luster that creates its elegant look.
AI Photography Brings a Superior User Experience
X21continues Vivo’s heritage of photography leadership, featuring 12MP (24 million photographic units) front and rear cameras with Dual Pixel Sensors. The secondary rear camera is 5MP. Thanks to the larger photographic area of each pixel, X21’s camera significantly boosts picture clarity. On top of this, the X21 features fast focusing technology that rivals DSLRs, which enables it to focus fast and capture depth of field data in every pixel.
Vivo X21’s AI Scene Recognition not only identifies night, sports, vibration or back light scenarios, but it can also detect and identify 18 tags and 140 scenarios such as portraits, food and plants as it shoots. It then actively adjusts photography settings and effects to make it easy for the user to capture a great photo.
By upgrading Vivo’s photography technologies with AI, Vivo’s AI Face Beauty and AI HDR features can identify the subject’s sex, skin tone and surrounding lighting environment to create the ideal facial enhancement settings, even in a backlit environment. With AI Face Beauty learning the user’s specific preferences for beauty, it can generate custom beautification effects tailored to each user. Think of X21 as your personal make-over team packed into one intelligent device.
System level optimization enhances mobile entertainment
Hardware forms the basis of any user experience. The X21 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660AIE chip which can effectively utilize CPU resources for complex AI and neural computing. Its 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM increases the speed of launching, loading and switching even large and complex mobile games. With the large storage space, users can go wild downloading all the applications, movies and photos they want without the hassle of clearing space.
While gaming, the system will automatically adjust the CPU to optimize performance according to the game’s resources for a smoother gaming experience. The Game Mode on X21 even prevents accidental touch operations, ensuring gamers only make the moves they intended.
X21 continues Vivo’s Hi-Fi legacy and houses the AK4376A audio chipset. It is also equipped with Deep Field technology, which was developed by Vivo to provide panoramic surround, mega bass, clear voice effects and various environmental audio effects, allowing users to tailor their audio experience.
A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.
