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Targeting both consumers and businesses, UpgradeMag.com’s mission is to deliver news and features to keep followers informed and help readers make intelligent decisions when purchasing or upgrading their digital ware. Launched June 1, 2013, UpgradeMag.com is run by Editors that have been covering the information and communications technology industry since 1996.

31/07/2024

Smart Omega Empress swept the defending champion, Team Vitality of Indonesia, with a 3-0 streak during the grand finals of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Propelled by HONOR 200 Pro as their official gaming phone, the world-class Filipinas dominated the competition.

Smart Omega
Smart Omega Empress
HONOR
HONOR Philippines

Propelled by HONOR 200 Pro as their official gaming phone, the world-class Filipinas dominated the competition.

31/07/2024

The Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart)-backed Philippine women’s professional esports team dominated the arena in a 3-0 series win against three-time winner Team Vitality of Indonesia.

Smart Communications, Inc.
Smart Omega
Smart Omega Empress

The Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart)-backed Philippine women’s professional esports team dominated the arena in a 3-0 series win against three-time winner Team Vitality of Indonesia.

31/07/2024

Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI), a Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) start-up backed by the Philippines’ Aboitiz Group, announced its partnership with REPCO NEX Industrial Solutions (REPCO NEX), a Thailand-based company specializing in asset performance management and digital technologies.

Aboitiz Data Innovation
REPCO NEX Industrial Solutions

The partnership will leverage ADI’s expertise in artificial intelligence and REPCO NEX’s strengths in robotics and digital asset management to develop innovative industrial AI solutions for Southeast Asia, with particular focus on digital transformation and asset maintenance.

31/07/2024

The exhilarating first stop of the vivo 3×3 Basketball Challenge Year 2 wrapped up at SM City Fairview on July 21, 2024. As the official partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), vivo is dedicated to fostering community engagement and promoting health, fitness, and sportsmanship through this exciting event.

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Vivo Philippines

Eight teams, split evenly between the Men's and Women's Divisions, claimed victory in this first leg and are set to compete in the Grand Finals on August 16 and 17 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia.

31/07/2024

Inspired by the endless flavor possibilities of wholegrain popcorn, Chef Tony’s Popcorn has developed over 70 unique flavors, including local favorites like BBQ Ribs Adobo and Kare-Kare. The brand’s commitment to quality and innovation has led to its presence in multiple retail outlets and its recent entry into e-commerce through TikTok Shop.

TikTok Shop Philippines
Chef Tony's Popcorn

The brand's commitment to quality and innovation has led to its presence in multiple retail outlets and its recent entry into e-commerce through TikTok Shop.

31/07/2024

Beko, one of the leading home appliance brands from Europe, is dedicated to making a positive impact in people’s lives. In addition to providing comfort and convenience to every home, Beko also shows care for the environment and the community it serves.

BEKO
Beko Philippines

Responding to the needs of Filipinos affected by the recent super typhoon Carina, Beko swiftly partnered with GMA Kapuso Foundation and Ariel Philippines to provide free laundry services to the residents of Brgy. Tumana, Marikina City last Sunday, July 28, 2024.

31/07/2024

The third presidential SONA was the pilot broadcast of the company.

Converge parent company ComClark Network and Technology Corp. oversaw the installation of the entertainment boxes, branded as ‘Vision’, in majority of the TVs in Batasang Pambansa complex, allowing the guests and employees of the House of Representatives to tune in to the SONA.

Converge ICT Solutions Inc.
Comclark Network and Technology Corp.
Radio Television Malacañang - RTVM

The third presidential SONA was the pilot broadcast of the company.

30/07/2024

PLDT Global Corporation (PLDT Global), the international arm of the Philippines’ leading integrated telco, PLDT Inc., is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bru-Haas (B) SDN BHD. This MOU represents a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two companies, aimed at enhancing international subsea connectivity through strategic utilization of the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) and the Apricot subsea cable systems.

PLDT
Pldtglobal Corp
Asia Direct

This MOU represents a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two companies, aimed at enhancing international subsea connectivity through strategic utilization of the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) and the Apricot subsea cable systems.

30/07/2024

The PLDT Group, through PLDT Global Corporation (PLDT Global), reiterates its support for overseas Filipinos as President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. gave them recognition in his State of the Nation Address 2024.

PLDT
Pldtglobal Corp

“PLDT Global has been a long-time partner of the Government in its initiatives, ensuring that no Filipino is left behind,” said Albert V. Villa-Real, President and CEO at PLDT Global.

30/07/2024

Leveraging Alibaba’s Cloud-based Artificial Intelligence, vintage photographs of female athletes’ achievements from past Olympic Games were colorized and restored in the short film and exhibited at the Alibaba Evening in Paris in line with the Olympic Games Paris 2024 (Paris 2024).

Alibaba Cloud
Alibaba Group
Olympics

30/07/2024

Typhoon Carina has left Metro Manila under a state of calamity after bringing heavy rainfall and widespread flooding across major cities. In response, Shopee has mobilized relief support to deliver aid to affected residents in partnership with various humanitarian organizations through its disaster relief program Shopee Bayanihan.

Until August 7, Shopee users can extend their help to the victims by purchasing donation vouchers from Gawad Kalinga, GMA Kapuso Foundation, and UNICEF through the e-commerce platform.

Shopee
Gawad Kalinga
GMA Kapuso Foundation

Until August 7, Shopee users can extend their help to the victims by purchasing donation vouchers from Gawad Kalinga, GMA Kapuso Foundation, and UNICEF through the e-commerce platform.

30/07/2024

Returning for its eighth straight year, the annual Acer Day celebration is back with the theme ‘AI’m Limitless’. The event encourages users to discover the latest Acer products, all designed to enhance user experiences and unlock the untapped potential to do more. Acer Day 2024 will showcase Acer’s AI-enhanced products that help push the boundaries of technology and foster new creative ideas and capabilities among its users.

Acer Philippines

Acer Day 2024 will showcase Acer’s AI-enhanced products that help push the boundaries of technology and foster new creative ideas and capabilities among its users.

30/07/2024

“PLDT Global has been a long-time partner of the Government in its initiatives, ensuring that no Filipino is left behind,” said Albert V. Villa-Real, President and CEO at PLDT Global.

30/07/2024

PLDT Global Corporation (PLDT Global) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bru-Haas (B) SDN BHD.

30/07/2024

Hive Health, a digital health insurance company, raised US$6.5m in Pre-Series A funding to transform healthcare access for more SMEs in the Philippines.

Key investors of the fundraise included Sy family-backed Gentree Fund and global VC firm BEENEXT.

30/07/2024

LG Electronics Philippines Inc. (LG) announced second-quarter 2024 consolidated revenue of 15.82 billion USD and operating profit of 894 million USD, reflecting an 8.5 percent year-over-year increase in revenue and a 61.2 percent surge in operating profit. These figures mark new records for the highest second-quarter revenue and operating profit in the company’s history.

LG Global

Key drivers of this performance include the home appliance and vehicle component sectors, both achieving their highest quarterly revenues to date.

30/07/2024

Over 100 young basketball enthusiasts from Cebu recently gathered at Southwestern University PHINMA Coliseum for the TNT Tropang Giga Basketball Clinic, marking a significant step in the PLDT Group’s commitment to nurturing grassroots basketball in the Philippines. TNT Tropang Giga is Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart)-backed professional basketball team playing in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

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TNT Tropang GIGA
PLDT
Smart Communications, Inc.

“Sports have a unifying power. As a telco, our main purpose is to provide meaningful connections, and sports is one avenue. We aim to create opportunities across communities, contributing to the Philippines’ overall prosperity,”said Jude H. Turcuato, FVP and Head of Sports at PLDT and Smart.

28/07/2024

To give Filipinos a front-row view of the events wherever they are, mobile services Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), an official broadcast partner of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, is offering the most comprehensive live digital coverage via the Smart LiveStream App, which is accessible for FREE to subscribers of all networks.

Smart Communications, Inc.
Olympic Games Paris 2024

All eyes are on Paris as the world’s best athletes compete for gold and glory in the much-anticipated Olympic Games Paris 2024 happening from July 27 to August 12, 2024 (PH Time).

28/07/2024

PLDT Inc (PLDT)’s wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and PLDT Clark Telecommunication Inc (Clarktel) hailed the successful run of the Philippine Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E.) Conference held last July 10 to 12 at the Clark Freeport Zone, marking the prestigious conference’s return to Pampanga in 10 years.

HEADLINES PLDT, Smart hail MICECON Clark 2024 success “We are thankful for the partnership of PLDT and Smart for MICECON CLARK 2024. This milestone is a testament to our continued efforts to elevate the Philippines as a prime destination for companies to hold their meetings, conventions, exhibitio...

28/07/2024

PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. expand the reach of business owners in the municipality of Tanauan in Batangas by helping them adopt digital innovations. Through an event organized by PLDT Enterprise to support the growth of micro-, small-, medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), at least 150 entrepreneurs—members of the Tanauan Muslim Community Association—were introduced to e-commerce platforms under the PLDT Group’s eBizNovation program.

“PLDT and Smart leverage on technology to help boost the income of MSMEs. Online platforms open bigger opportunities to scale-up their operations and help create future-ready businesses,” said Stephanie V. Orlino, AVP and Head of Stakeholder Management at PLDT and Smart

28/07/2024

HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro are now available in-store nationwide priced at Php 24,999 and Php 29,999 respectively.

HONOR
HONOR Philippines

“The long wait is over and we’re bringing the HONOR 200 officially in the market from Luzon to Mindanao. We owe it to our HONOR fans and even to the newest enthusiasts of the brand who are impressed by the AI Portrait Master. Indeed, captivating photos don’t have to be expensive. Don’t sleep...

26/07/2024

HONOR has launched the HONOR 200 Series in the Philippines on July 17 countering the release of its contemporaries’ hero midrange smartphones. HONOR 200 features the Harcourt Portrait Mode inspired by the elusive and prestigious Harcourt Studio in Paris.

HONOR
HONOR Philippines

The newly launched flagship phone comes in two variations, the HONOR 200 and the HONOR 200 Pro. The HONOR 200 Pro has an impressive 6.78-inch AMOLED FHD+120Hz Display with 4000nits equipped with HONOR Eye Comfort Display compared to Oppo Reno12 which has 6.7-inch AMOLED 120HZ with 1200nits.

26/07/2024

In a country frequently battered by typhoons, floods, and earthquakes, having a robust calamity fund is not just advisable—it’s essential. As the Philippines continues to face natural disasters, Mocasa, the Philippines’ pioneering virtual credit wallet, is dedicated to helping Filipinos prepare for the unexpected with practical advice on establishing and managing a calamity fund.

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A calamity fund is designed to provide financial relief in these challenging times, ensuring that you have the resources needed to recover quickly and effectively.

26/07/2024

PLDT and its wireless unit, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are working closely with government regulators to further protect customers from text scams and other fraudulent activities. This is in line with the Philippine government’s efforts to strengthen the security and resilience of the country’s cyberspace under the National Cybersecurity Plan 2023-2038, as articulated by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in his State of the Nation Address 2024.

PLDT
Smart Communications, Inc.

This is in line with the Philippine government’s efforts to strengthen the security and resilience of the country’s cyberspace under the National Cybersecurity Plan 2023-2038, as articulated by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in his State of the Nation Address 2024.

26/07/2024

, the only company 100% focused on Java, released its global Oracle Java Usage, Pricing & Migration Survey and Report, conducted to assess the Java community’s response to Oracle’s pricing, policies and support for Java. The report shows that 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating all or some of their use with reasons including cost, a preference for open source, uncertainty over Oracle’s ongoing pricing changes and the threat of a Java usage audit.

The report shows that 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating all or some of their use with reasons including cost, a preference for open source, uncertainty over Oracle’s ongoing pricing changes and the threat of a Java usage audit.

26/07/2024

ACMobility, the official distributor of BYD cars in the Philippines, introduces its latest electric vehicle model, the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i. Powered by Super DM-i Technology, the latest electric compact SUV in the market delivers BYD’s signature EV performance with an extended range of over 1,000 kilometers.

BYD Cars Philippines

Powered by Super DM-i Technology, the latest electric compact SUV in the market delivers BYD’s signature EV performance with an extended range of over 1,000 kilometers.

26/07/2024

Equinix, Inc. announced its planned entry into The Philippines with the acquisition of three data centers from Total Information Management, a technology solutions provider. By extending Platform Equinix to the Philippines, local businesses can expand globally across 71 markets while overseas companies can seize the digital opportunities presented in the country.

By extending Platform Equinix to the Philippines, local businesses can expand globally across 71 markets while overseas companies can seize the digital opportunities presented in the country.

26/07/2024

Alipay+, the cross-border mobile payment and digitalization solutions operated by Ant International, continued its global summer campaign, which was kicked off by UEFA EURO 2024, in preparation for the travel industry’s full rebound by the end of 2024 .

Alipay+ is the Official Payment Partner of the UEFA EURO 2024, and connects leading e-wallets and bank apps, including European partners like Bluecode and Tinaba, to 400,000 merchants across Europe. During EURO 2024 from 14 June to 14 July.

26/07/2024

ePLDT, the ICT subsidiary of PLDT, announced a partnership with Genesys®, a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, to offer cloud-based solutions that will help businesses create a more personalized customer experience and boost workforce efficiency.

ePLDT
PLDT

Powered by the all-in-one Genesys Cloudplatform , the ePLDT Next-Gen Contact Center as-a-Service (CCaaS) uses AI to provide a 360-degree view of the end-to-end customer experience.

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