realme 7 gets a discount, now at PhP 11,990

Coming at the heels of the well-received launch of digital lifestyle experience realme TechLife and the recent cutback on the realme 7 Pro selling price, the leading smart technology company reinforces its aim of making interconnectivity attainable for every Filipino with another price drop, this time on the realme 7. The midrange model is available for only PhP 11,990 beginning March 5 via Lazada, Shopee, and official realme dealers and stores across the country.

The realme 7 is the first smartphone in the world to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 Gaming Processor. Boasting industry-leading features and cutting-edge capabilities, the realme 7 is also the first to receive the TÜV Rheinland Smartphone Reliability Verification. This certification, which includes 22 major and 38 minor tests, vouches for the product’s durability and reliability for various daily-use scenarios. Introducing the model’s new cut-rate price tag is among realme’s steps to make Smart Living more accessible to all.

“With digital increasingly becoming the primary platform and norm for our modern communities, realme is working to make sure that a highly efficient and enjoyable Smart Living ecosystem is available in the market at a competitive rate,” Austine Huang, realme Philippines’ VP for Marketing said. “We want to bring the wonders of tech to the Filipinos’ fingertips. And that, of course, begins with the most-used device: the smartphone.”

Premium Specs for Premium Experience on a budget

The realme 7 packs value for money with its Octa-core CPU paired with a super Carbon Fiber Cooling System. This combo makes for a device with the power to host large apps and massive games, with zero lag. Users can finally say goodbye to AFKs and an overheating unit!

Capture a sharper and smoother reality

Users are also enabled to snap a carbon copy of reality with the help of realme 7’s Sony 64MP Quad Cam. This produces ultra-high resolution pictures with unparalleled clarity. The smartphone’s seamless 6.5” mirror-designed screen also lets you enjoy your photos, watch your favorite films, join video conferences, and view other displays in incredible detail.

Your favorite digital activity, for hours on end

realme 7’s massive 5,000mAh battery can support extended hours, giving users time to immerse in and maximize the phone’s capabilities, with a low turnover time for charging. On a single full-charge, digital natives can game for 9 hours, binge movies for 15 hours, or listen to their favorite music for 81 hours — all uninterrupted.

The realme 7 series is fully integrated into the realme Smart Living ecosystem, with capabilities and applications that work with and complement both the recently launched realme Smart TV and the realme Watch S Pro.

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Why we think the Dyson Airstrait fits in anyone’s beauty routine

04/18/2024

When it comes to the holy grail of hair stylers, it’s hard not to think of Dyson. Since the debut of the SuperSonic hair dryer in 2016, Dyson’s range of products, from hair stylers to home cleaners, have remained highly sought after and coveted by many.

The Dyson Airstrait is one of the company’s latest which was first released in the US and Europe, letting the rest of the world wait in anticipation. But the wait is finally over because the Airstrait has finally made its way to Southeast Asia.

Color me happy because I can finally evolve from just watching videos of it to actually trying it out on my hair.

Why all the hype?

What exactly about the Dyson Airstrait gets people excited? Isn’t it just another hair straightener?

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If you want something more detailed, like all its features in specs, you can find that in our earlier post but in essence, the Airstrait is a wet-to-dry, hot plate-less hair straightener whose intention is to cut your prep time down to just 15 minutes. Maybe even less. And in any routine, beauty or otherwise, any time saved is time you can spend doing other things. So how does the Dyson Airstrait help in this aspect?

It simplifies the daily routine

You know Dyson hit the nail on the head when almost everyone has the same answer to the question, “Why do you want it?” The answer: it’s so convenient.

Since, again, this is a wet-to-dry styling tool, you can jump straight to using it after a quick towel-dry of your hair. And unlike using the usual hair dryer + brush combo, all you need is one tool to get the job done. Having tried it out myself, I can say that it’s easy enough to do and, more importantly, probably hard to mess up since it’s a straightforward process.

You’re also not limited to using it with wet hair since there’s also a specific mode for dry hair. There are also pre-set temperatures you can choose from plus, it’s pretty fast. According to the demo they gave us, thinner hair can dry with just one slow pass. Dyson claims that it should take you about 15 minutes or less to dry and style your hair.

Isn’t that convenient?

No plates, no problem

As someone with hair that’s almost too straight and on the thin side, I’ve always been paranoid about damage. I’ve been there, done that with hot tools, and only hit pause when my hair started to look fried. Since the Dyson Airstrait uses hot air, you don’t get that kind of damage and you still get smooth, shiny hair that looks naturally straight. Surprisingly, even when the Airstrait was super close to my roots and scalp, the heat wasn’t at all uncomfortable.

The difference between using the Airstrait and a traditional hot plate straighter can be obvious, especially at the tips of your hair. Normally, hair has a hard, stringy feel when straightening with hot plates but I didn’t see that at all with the Aistrait. Dyson says that there’s no danger in using hair styling or protecting products as well while using it.

Safety first

Apart from being an efficient styling tool, it’s equipped with safety features, too. It might not be as high-tech as the Dyson Nural, but it knows when to tone down the heat when your hair’s in the clamps. It quiets down, cools off, and keeps you safe.

And if you’re the forgetful type, the Auto-Pause feature is a lifesaver. Leave the Airstrait on the table without turning it off?  It’ll chill out and stop until you pick it up again. Plus, the hot air kicks in only when you clamp the device.

Gorgeously Dyson and low maintenance, too.

Who doesn’t love a gadget that’s as pretty as it is practical?

The Airstrait is not just a looker (available in two colorways here in the Philippines) but also a breeze to maintain. There’s a nifty LCD screen to keep tabs on your settings, and cleaning the filter is a piece of cake. Dyson says once a month is recommended, but you do you.

What else?

One of the things you have to know about the Dyson Airstrait is that it’s pretty big. Compared to the Corrale, it’s longer and wider but thankfully much lighter.

And in case you’re wondering, it can’t do curls, sadly. You can probably do waves and you can definitely do a small J- or C-curl. For curls, there’s always the Airwrap.

The Dyson Airstrait is now available in global markets. It’s priced at $499 in the US, £449.99 in the UK, and PhP 33,900 in the Philippines.

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