Garmin fēnix 7 Pro series: Price, availability in the Philippines

The best multi-sports smartwatch right now?

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Athletes and adventurers, heads up!

Garmin’s newest premium multisport GPS smartwatch has just arrived in the Philippines.

The fēnix 7 Pro series, engineered to cater to the needs of multi-sport athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, debuts with pro-grade performance insights, advanced mapping capabilities, and comprehensive health and wellness tracking.

It prides itself on a solar charging lens and next-generation Memory-In-Pixel (MIP) Display. With its technology, it offers an impressive battery life of up to 37 days in smartwatch mode. Using Expedition Mode, the watch can last up to 139 days.

The fēnix 7 Pro series comes with a built-in LED flashlight for better visibility. It has variable intensities, a red safety light, and a strobe mode apt for nighttime training.

Also, it provides Up Ahead Checkpoints on the map to inform the users of running points of interest like aid stations. Topographic maps are easily understood as well through Relief Shading, providing awareness of surroundings.

To ensure a well-planned outdoor adventure, the smartwatch lineup comes with Weather Map Overlays for easily accessible information on upcoming weather conditions.

As a multi-sport smartwatch, the fēnix 7 Pro series comes with advanced training metrics to help users bring out their best performance.

Its heart rate sensors are improved with sport-specific algorithms to provide valuable insights. It tracks a wide range of activities and expanded its selections which include whitewater rafting, motocross, overlanding, and more.

Running strength is also better recorded with a Hill Score. The feature gauges a user’s performance on steep climbs and endurance on long ascents.

Speaking of endurance, the fēnix 7 Pro series incorporates factors such as VO2 max, training loads, and athletic pursuits to measure the user’s ability to sustain prolonged efforts.

The fēnix 7 Pro series offers seamless all-day wear, exceptional battery life and solar charging capabilities, and health and wellness insights.

Now available for purchase, the fēnix 7 and 7s Pro Sapphire Solar retails for PhP 56,500. Meanwhile, the 7x Pro Sapphire Solar is available for purchase at PhP 62,780.

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Inspire greatness

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TCL, one of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023’s global partners, is offering fans an immersive TV experience at the tournament’s game venues in the Philippines (Araneta Coliseum, Mall of Asia Arena, and Philippine Arena).

Not only is the electronics giant the official partner for the “TCL Player of the Game” trophy each game, but TCL also has interactive IOT booths located inside the venues to showcase some of its products.

Featured at the booths is the 55-inch TCL C648 QLED TV which is priced at just PhP 24,995 which has HDR for UHD content, along with exceptional brightness, shadows, and colors.

The TV also has a Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation (MEMC) algorithm that reduces motion blur and image tearing especially in fast-moving scenes, such as a basketball game at the World Cup.

The C648’s discounted rate will be available until September 17. Other models (C645, C646, and C647) are likewise available different TCL dealers nationwide.

TCL’s IOT booths also include some of its renowned top-of-the-line products such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners.

With live performances from OPM acts

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Power Mac Center (PMC), Apple’s recognized premium reseller, is celebrating their 29th anniversary today, August 26 with a one-day-only exclusive sale and live music sessions featuring OPM acts.

As part of its annual tradition, Power Mac Center goes full force in its anniversary sale to help customers score their favorite Apple products and accessories at a special deal.

For today only, you can score the following deals:

To kick-off the anniversary celebration, Power Mac Center will hold its much-awaited Sync Sessions today at Eastwood Mall.

Sync Sessions is an audio-digital crossover experience featuring Original Pilipino Music (OPM) icons and breakthrough artists.

The event will take place on five consecutive Saturdays — August 26, September 2, 9, 16, and 23, in different locations. The festivities will be filled with fun games and activities.

OPM artists such as Ang Bandang Shirley, Munimuni, Sandwich, among others, will perform live using Apple devices as instruments.

Aside from the one-day-only sale, Power Mac Center also offers the following promos valid from August 26 to September 1:

29 years of Power Mac Center

Reaching 29 years in any industry is no small feat. Apart from being the trusted local partner for all things Apple, Power Mac Center has opened the biggest Apple Premium Partner (APP) store in the Philippines.This year, PMC has reached over 100 locations in the country.

Established in 1994, Power Mac Center has built today’s largest network of Apple authorized retail stores, repair and service centers, and education resellers, with over 100 Power Mac Center and The Loop branches all over the Philippines.

For latest updates and 29th anniversary promos, check out Power Mac Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok, Viber, and YouTube.

Plans to help digitize local MSMEs

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With the ber months coming in a few days, Shopee launches its 9.9 Super Shopping Day with additional announcements to kick-off the highly anticipated shopping season.

During the event launch, the brand said that Filipinos have plenty to look forward to as this year’s Super Shopping Day will be “bigger, better, and more rewarding than ever.

Tech lovers can expect exciting promos from different brands such as vivo, GameXtreme, Aukey, Tecno, itel, Platinum Karaoke, and OPPO, as well as healthcare products from GSK.

Apart from these, the 9.9 Super Shopping Day will also feature exclusive deals from prominent fashion and brands like: Vice Cosmetics, Mikana, Shigetsu, INSPI, Penshoppe, OXGN, Regatta, Havaianas, BENCH, KEDS, and Crocs.

During the 9.9 Super Shopping Day event launch, Shopee also announced a groundbreaking partnership with the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP).

This strategic collaboration aims to support and accelerate the digital transformation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country, driving economic growth and inclusivity.

LPP is an organization which represents the country’s 81 provinces. By joining forces with Shopee, LPP aims to harness the power of e-commerce to uplift the livelihoods of MSMEs, especially those in rural and remote areas.

“Shopee has always been committed to empowering and supporting local businesses, and our partnership with the League of Provinces of the Philippines aligns perfectly with this mission. We believe that by working together, we can enable MSMEs in every corner of the country to thrive in the digital economy,” shared Vincent Lee, Head of Shopee Philippines.

The partnership starts with the training and onboarding of entrepreneurs in Quirino province, led by LPP National Chairman and Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua.

Shopee provided seller training workshops, educational resources, and onboarding support for sellers of Quirino-made products, such as coffee, chocolates, ginger and turmeric tea, as well as home decor.

Governor Dax Cua expressed his excitement and optimism, “Our provinces are rich with talent and unique products. This partnership with Shopee will help our local entrepreneurs connect with a wider market, learn valuable digital skills, and ultimately improve their livelihoods. We are also excited to give Shopee users access to the wealth of products the Philippines has to offer.”

During an exclusive interview with LPP, lawmaker Midy Cua said that Quirino will be the pilot province for Shopee’s program. She also revealed that they plan to expand it to other places in the Philippines once the project hits off.

In addition to these, Shopee also introduced its new brand ambassador, Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda. The multi-talented comedy icon will serve as the face of Shopee’s campaigns and community initiatives, amplifying the platform’s commitment to delivering happiness to its millions of users.

“We are thrilled to welcome Vice Ganda into the Shopee family,” shared Vincent Lee, Head of Shopee Philippines. “Her infectious energy, effortless wit, and vibrant personality make her the perfect fit for Shopee. With her popularity among people across all ages and from all walks of life, we look forward to bringing joy and delight to even more Filipinos.”

This 9.9 Super Shopping Day, the It’s Showtime host will star in a Shopee Live stream and the brand’s new TV commercial.

Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day will run from September 1-10, 2023. Visit the Shopee app for more information.

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