Filipinos are very creative. The only limit is when we reach the death of our imagination. Nowadays, the younger generation are more outspoken and expressive in their own art and culture. It can be bad but it can be good if put to use creatively. Before, the only way to be famous is to be an actor/ actress. Because of internet, the playing field now is leveled. There are now famous personalities that we would've never knew if the internet, specially YouTube is inexistent. So, how?
Smart has been offering packages and bundles that enhances the lives of Filipinos in one way or another -- traveling, business, sports, name it! They have excelled in providing affordable offers that work and goes the extra mile in adding freebies. Take the new GigaSurf50 as an example.
Here are 5 reasons why Smart's GigaSurf50 is perfect for Pinoys:
With the success of the MyPhone My28S offer from Smart early this year, they are now offering something bigger and better but for just a fraction of a price increase! In the previous post, we stated 5 reasons why it was a no-brainer-good-deal to get the MyPhone My28S (post here). Now, we are showing you their latest offer and telling you what this Smartphone can do as this phone justs costs less than Php 1,300 pesos!
Having done comparisons year after year on which phone to get on what plan, this year, Smart has announced a plan for the iPhone SE which I don't need to do any comparisons anymore. This is because they have announced a competitive plan for the new iPhone SE that is clearly better than any other offers we have here in the Philippines.
Smart officially started to roll out the country's first working LTE-A 4.5G network connection. The introduction of this service will soon let Filipinos experience super high-speed internet service. I'm also happy to let you know that we averaged roughly 200Mbps on tests done using the speedtest app. This is not something that even my home DSL or cable internet is capable of. This really is the next wave!
Not the first time the two giant companies met, Smart's CEO Manny V Pangilinan aka MVP met with Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook at their headquarters in Menlo Park, California. So, what's up?
Video streaming will be one of the biggest things this year in technology. Video streaming has been available for years now but it only caught on when video streaming apps came out left and right. With improvement in app UI and ease of use, users increased as apps improved with competition. Two of the best news just this January 2016 is the announcement of Periscope being able to stream live videos from the GoPro Hero 4 Silver and Black via the Periscope app (To be discussed in another article. Click here.) Another is the Facebook Live for .
Good deals are all around us but great deals are harder to find! This is why I just had to get myself a unit when I heard that Smart and MyPhone is coming out with a smartphone package that costs just 888 pesos, no fine prints, no hidden charges, and no strings attached! To tell you the truth, you'll be getting more than just a smartphone. It comes with tons of freebies! Hard to believe? Read on.
I can't help but think how such a capable phone can just be sold at 888 pesos! Remember the time when a Nokia 5110 costs 13,000 pesos or the Nokia 8210, when it was first released was selling for 20,000 pesos? To think that all it can do was calls and SMS and Snake. Of course, it was more than a decade ago but if you think about it, this smartphone deal, which can do a lot more is just being sold for 888 pesos!
Here are 5 reasons why the MyPhone My28 is a GREAT deal:
1) The package
I was surprised when I got my package. Not only did I get a smartphone, I also got 2 SIM cards, a limited edition sports watch, and deals included with the SIM card! Inside the MyPhone My28 box, you'll get:
(1) MyPhone My28 unit
(1) 1450mAh battery
(1) USB cable
(1) USB AC power adapter charger
(1) Headset with mic and remote
(1) Smart prepaid SIM
(1) Talk n Text SIM
and a bunch of papers (quick start guide, warranty certificate, etc)
The SIM card comes with a bunch of offers and deals like FREE 100MB data monthly and Php30 monthly load rebate. Another freebie I got was a sports watch. Although it might not cost much, I'm sure a lot of people will still appreciate an added, unannounced freebie!
If you ask me, the USB cable, AC power charger, and headset would already cost Php200. The 2 SIM cards will be valued at Php60, and the deals would translate to roughly around Php400-Php500 in value. Even if the watch doesn't seem much, I would peg the value at 40 pesos. Just all those would equate to around 800 pesos already. We haven't factored the phone value yet which I think could be easily sold at 1,000 to 1,500. This is itself is a steal already!
2) Watch thousands of movies
A decade ago, all the entertainment you can do with your phone was play "Snake". Now, with this smartphone, the entertainment value will translate into months or even years, non-stop! Since you have a Smart sim on the phone, you also get free iFlix subscription for 3 months! A value of 129 pesos per month! Also, there's a lot of Smart prepaid packages that comes with free iFlix data allocation and subscription.
From movies to TV shows to teleseryes, iFlix has it all. Choose from the thousands of available shows and if you want, you can even download the movies to your phone, straight from iFlix! Since the built-in capacity of the phone is just at 8GB, I recommend that you get yourself one of those now affordable 32GB MicroSD cards so you can download movies ready for a long road trip or plane ride ahead. To read more about iFlix, check out my other post about it at: http://www.cheftonio.com/2015/06/iflix-video-streaming-smart-sun-pldthome-largest-library-movies-tvshows.html
3) Listen to music via Spinnr or make this as your audio player
More of a music person? Like iFlix, this phone also has Spinnr pre-installed in your device! You can listen to hours of music via Spinnr or if you prefer, download your own library of music to your Micro SD card. Yes, this phone can support MicroSD cards up to 32GB. That's a lot of music! If you think about it, there's not even many music players available at this price range. And for 888, you're buying a smartphone! Not just a music player.
Take note, this unit has Bluetooth as well so you can enjoy your music wirelessly. Adding to that, I've already tried the headset packaged with the MyPhone My28 and it is not bad at all! The design is modern and it has mic and controls. The audio quality is clear making listening to music enjoyable and the mic is sensitive enough to hear your voice but not the background noise very much.
4) Viber, Facebook, Messenger apps, and all the internet!
No smartphone will ever be complete without the basic apps. Viber? Check! Facebook? Check! Instagram? Check! It can all be used with this phone! I love how Smart is making technology affordable by offering these deals. The internet is a vast source of resource where education can be limitless. By providing this deal, not only can people learn more but also, they can easily communicate with each other, play educational games with each other, or be updated with current events by reading the news here and abroad!
The MyPhone My28 Smartphone
5) Don't forget. It's a capable smartphone
888 pesos doesn't seem like a price for a smartphone but for this Smart x MyPhone offer, 888 really is the price for a smartphone! Don't think that because it's very affordable, it's a substandard smartphone. I'm not saying it can play games that require highend specs but it can play decent games enough to entertain you for hours. I'm not saying that it can take high resolution, high quality photos. It cannot. But it can take photos. It has dual SIM and a clear WVGA display. What more can you ask for? Check out the specs of the MyPhone My28 below:
4.0" WVGA Display
1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Android 5.1 Lollipop
5MP Main Camera
2MP Front Facing Camera
8GB ROM (Up to 32GB MicroSD)
512MB RAM
Dual SIM
In the aesthetics department, it's not lacking as well! It's very presentable and not cheap looking. Neither does it feel like you are holding a toy made up of cheap plastics. It's actually decent enough to look like one of those higher priced and more known branded smartphones. The MyPhone My28 is available in 5 colors (blue, red, white, yellow, black).
Check out the sample photos we took:
Overall, for 888 pesos, this phone is a steal! It really is the #SMARTphoneForAll! I'm not sure how long this deal will last but from what I've heard, it's hard to get hold of a unit already because of the high demand. According to Smart though, they are replenishing stocks as fast as they can. It's available for sale in the Smart online store but in case they run out of stock, you can fill up this form and they'll notify you once it's available. http://smart.com.ph/Prepaid/whats-new/smartphonekit/notify-me
Netflix and chill fans, rejoice! Finally, after a long time, Netflix is now available in the Philippines! I honestly thought this day would never come but I guess competition truly is advantageous towards consumers. Just in case you are not familiar with Netflix, this service is similar to iFlix. One movie or TV show can be available in one but not in the other and vice versa. In case you don't know what iFlix is, you must be be hibernating in a cave for a looong time to not know it. Just read about iFlix here.
In just a week, iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will be officially launched in the Philippines. Say goodbye to the absurdly high prices from other resellers! Smart has announced their iPhone plans for the upcoming iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. These are subsidized plans so you can expect to get the new iPhones at unbeatable prices!
Ever since the iPhone 6 Plus was released last year, I made the jump from the usual 5" iPhone 5s to try the 5.5" 6 Plus. And it was the best decision ever. Now, I can't imagine myself using a phone with a smaller screen because I'm so used to it already. If you currently have the iPhone 6 Plus, is it worth the upgrade to the iPhone 6S Plus? Check out the differences between the 6 Plus and the 6S Plus.
Smart, the leader in mobile has added another reason why being a Smart subscriber has lots of perks. Just this year, Smart has gotten back-to-back exclusive partnerships. Some of which are partnerships with Uber and iFlix. Today, I'm happy to announce that Smart has a partnership with Airbnb! All those are not required being a telco but are nice perks as Smart wants you to experience living the #SmartLife!
As a blogger, I attended an event today just like any other day. Prepared and drove myself to the venue, came early for parking, socialized with fellow bloggers, ate, listened to what was being launched, took photos, took home a Samsung Galaxy S6. Just a normal day -- except for the last item!!!
Who says playing doesn't pay? If you play Clash of Clans, you can now show your parents that playing CoC pays! This Saturday, Sept 26, 2015 at the Mall of Asia Music Hall, 1pm onwards, you can watch the grand finals of the Philippine Clash -- The most prestigious nationwide CoC tournament which gives away millions in prizes.
Before I attended the press briefing, i know that I need one. After the event? I really know that I really need one. Let’s put it this way.. as they put it, it’s like having an insurance. You need one but you do not wish to use it. As the discussion went on, you’ll realize that there’s more than just using it in times of disaster.
Smart, leader in wireless and Uber, one of the most used app based transport network has just announced a partnership that will enhance the commuters experience by providing FREE WiFi in Uber vehicles. Smart subscribers will be particularly happy with this partnership. First time Uber users that are Smart subscribers will also get 2 free Uber rides worth P300 each! Uber has provided a convenient way to travel around Metro Manila. Simply download the app and input your Smart mobile number here and input the code into your app.
It's such an awesome device, don't you think? Samsung is upping their game in the design department by making these ultra elegant, all steel devices. I can't even stop saying how much I love the devices. If you want to see the devices up close, check out this blog I posted containing high resolution photos of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus!
Yesterday was the official Philippine and worldwide launch of the Samsung's newest flagship, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Alongside it, they also launched the bigger sibling of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, which is the S6 Edge Plus. We get access to check out the newest device for a short period of time and here is what we think.
There was a time when photography was not for everyone. It took time to learn, acquire devices, and develop nice photos to be compiled in one album. It was one expensive hobby back then. For non-hobbyists, they do it to preserve memories that money can't buy. Now, everything is easy, affordable, and convenient. This is why I love Instagram!
One of my guilty pleasures, admittedly, is splurging on video streaming services like Netflix. Thing is, I need to also subscribe to a VPN service just to be able to watch it. For my Netflix, I pay around $8.99 a month and for my VPN, I pay around $6. That itself would amount to already $15. Converting that to Peso, it would be roughly 680 pesos. For weeks that I am very busy, I don't get to open it even once. It's a bit of waste if you think about it. As soon as I heard about iflix, I cancelled my Netflix subscription and from 680 pesos, my monthly cost for this guilty pleasure of mine now costs just 99 pesos. That's 85% savings! Thanks to Smart and PLDT Home for this great deal! It's really entertainment everywhere!
