Our favorite smartphone brand in the Philippines - realme, just expanded their TechLife ecosystem by partnering with an up-and-coming brand DIZO and they launched different tech products last February 11, 2022. DIZO aims to offer various tech products that complement every consumer's individuality hence their tagline, "Be Different".

They released 13 compelling tech products that have the same quality and manufacturing standards that realme has been known for. I have with me the newest DIZO GoPods D, GoPods Neo, and Watch 2. I'll write a more detailed review on the DIZO Watch 2 below.

DIZO Watch 2
The box is not that heavy and thick. Once you open the box, you will immediately see the watch wrapped in plastic. Underneath, are the user guide and charging cable.

DESIGN AND DISPLAY
At first glance, it actually looks like the realme watch 2. But to my surprise, it's actually heavier and has a wider screen. It has a zinc alloy frame that's smooth and feels premium. The screen is glossy and has 2.5D rounded glass. It has a 1.69" touchscreen display with LCD panel with 600 nits peak brightness. It's not full screen as it has a black bezel around it. It may look wider if your watch face is black.

It comes in 4 color variants - Classic Black, Golden Pink, Ivory White, and Silver Grey. The strap is common and only has 1 loop ring to lock the strap. It is 5ATM water-resistant so you can wear it in the pool or in the shower. There's a button on the left side of the Watch 2. This will serve as the Back and Power button. At the back, you'll see the SPO2 sensor and magnets for charging.

NAVIGATIONS

• If you swipe from the left side, you will see the control panel - Brightness, Sleep Mode, Power Saving Mode, Battery, Flashlight, and Settings.
• If you swipe from the right, you will see the Steps tracker, Sleep Tracker, Heart Rate Monitor, Weather, and Music controls.
• If you swipe down, you will see your recent notifications. You can't reply or open these notifications but you can delete them.
• If you swipe up, you will see all of the workout settings, alarms, activity data, etc.

BATTERY LIFE
It has a 260mAh polymer lithium battery and claims to reach up to 10 days. I've been wearing this for 3 days now and it's still at 50%. When I unboxed this, the battery was at 10%. I charged it for an hour and it reached 80%. A total of one hour and 15 minutes before it reached a hundred.

When I wore it for a couple of days, it wasn't too much of a big change for me. I was used to wearing the realme Watch 2 before that I am familiar with its functions and settings. What I only noticed is that the screen is too sensitive and at some point when I swipe left, the swipe up menu will appear. There is also a very minimal delay when you browse the settings.

I am not into exercise right now so I won't be using the 16 Workout modes but it may come in handy some time. I only watch my steps tracker because my target is 8,000 daily.

CONNECTIVITY
DIZO has an app that you can use to connect your DIZO products including the Watch 2. Some DIZO products can be connected to the realme app too! However, the DIZO Watch 2 is not yet included. Maybe this will be available after a few updates.

Connecting or pairing the watch to the app on my iPhone was okay. You need to create an account first and it will track everything. My main concern after was the time format of the watch. It shows a 24-hour time format and I can't seem to find a way to change it. I installed the DIZO app and paired it with my Android phone the other day and then to my surprise, it changed the time format to 12 hours.

You can change the watch face with different available designs from the app. You can also customize it by putting your photo in it.

The DIZO Watch 2 is now available for only P1,999 on Lazada.

I also tested the new DIZO GoPods D and GoPods Neo recently and I'm impressed!

GoPods D
Enjoy deep and rich bass thanks to its built-in 10mm driver with a Bass Boost+ algorithm. It also supports Bluetooth 5.0 for high transmission speeds and a reliable signal so that it automatically connects to your phone when you pick it up. Listen to music or answer phone calls even when you’re on the go with the DIZO GoPods D while sporting a lightweight and ergonomic design, making it comfortable to wear all day.

Available for only P999 on Lazada.

GoPods Neo
Conversations with your loved ones are made better and clearer with the DIZO GoPods Neo. Featuring active noise cancellation to block ambient sounds and when you switch to transparency mode, it helps you listen to sounds in your environment, allowing you to talk to the people near you without taking off your earbuds. Enjoy disturbance-free calls and meetings with the dual-mic noise cancellation in these earphones. Moreover, all you need is a single charge for a playback time of up to two weeks.

Available for only P1,999 on Lazada.

realme has been expanding its products to suit the needs of its customers and I love it. With DIZO coming in, I'm excited for a more convenient tech life in the future.

The resourcefulness and creativity of young artists can be a powerful voice in moving the country forward, as the empowering messages in their pieces can reignite expression, the hope of the people, and the restrengthening of the economy. This was the timely and powerful idea that reverberated during the recent Virtual Art Interaction, now on its second year and held by the long-running Shell National Students Art Competition (NSAC). The event’s ‘restART’ theme also signified that the nation’s future can be rebuilt and revitalized through art.

The power of conceptual art

Bueza reinforced his belief in conceptual art, saying, “Joining NSAC makes me happy and helps me to be resourceful with the limited materials. Limited material is not a blockade to express the message you want to say – but it can build confidence.”

How to succeed in art

Virtual Art Interact emphasized how young artists can further develop and challenge their art process. Given limitations in resources during times of crisis, the workshop students learned how to use different and ‘ordinary’ materials to enhance their art practice.

Leaders from the art world also gave their insights on and guidance to the students on how to be a successful artist.

“Support is really important in this field, like what Shell is doing: providing a future platform where artists can showcase their piece,” said comic book writer and illustrator Berlin Manalaysay.

Carla Francisco, the almost-architect turned art intern, pointed out another factor to success: “[Be] willing to learn. Ask from those who know more. The successful artists took the time to learn, and asked the right questions.”

Filipino-Asian modern and contemporary artist Richard Buxani agreed, then adding that “people from diverse backgrounds can easily adopt. Let’s say you have a degree in accountancy, how do you combine numbers with your work in Fine Arts? Or if you have a degree in chemistry, how do you weave that with sculpture? It starts with passion.”

In his closing message, Cañedo encourages his younger colleagues: “Don’t be shy to explore ideas. What we need is to continue with progress.”

Future Virtual Art Interactions

There will be two more legs of Virtual Art Interaction: “Tech and Art” on November 13; and “Art and Advocacy” on November 20. Those who want to reignite their creative passion and learn about art from masters of the craft can click on http://www.shell.com.ph/JuanArtNation

If you are looking for these gadgets, October 10 at 12AM is the best date and time to purchase. Get a score of up to P7,000 off on Lazada or Shopee.

Each realme 10.10 sale on Lazada and Shopee has its own share of awesome offers. Here’s what you can expect this October via the realme Official Store on both platforms.

LAZADA

realme Book in i3 variant available for only P30,990, a huge discount from its original price of P37,990.

This device is powered by the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor and equipped with 8 GB dual-channel LPDDR4x RAM, 256GB SSD storage, and a picture-perfect high-resolution 14” 2K display.

realme GT Master Edition (8GB+128GB), available for only P17,690 from its original price of P18,990.

The realme GT Master Edition is equipped to handle your needs, from playing your favorite mobile games, to multitasking, to capturing beautiful photos and videos. The 5G-capable phone has a Snapdragon 778G 5G processor, a built-in Vapor Chamber Cooling System to keep it performing well all day, and a stunning Samsung AMOLED display that shows crisp colors.

realme Watch 2 available for only P1,690 from P2,990.

The affordable smartwatch is perfect for fitness buffs with its different sports modes, IP68 water resistance, and various health monitors.

realme Buds Air 2 for P1,790 from its original price of P3,990.

These premium wireless earbuds packs a total of 25 hours of playback time, active noise cancellation, dual mic noise cancellation for calls, a transparency mode to better hear your environment, and a 10mm Hi-Fi Bass Boost driver for immersive sound.

realme C11 2021 for only P4,190

The C11 is dual-SIM and packs a powerful Helio G35 gaming processor, providing endless fun for everyone with its massive 5000mAh battery.

SHOPEE

realme 8 5G (4GB+128GB) available for only P9,840, from its original price of P10,990.

On top of its 5G capability from its Dimensity 700 5G Processor, it’s also got a 48MP main camera, expandable memory up to 1TB, and a long-lasting 5000mAh battery for all your mobile needs. Meanwhile, the realme C11 2021 is also available on realme’s official store on Shopee for only P3,490 from its original price of P4,990.

realme Buds Q2 available for P840

It connects instantly to your phone and lasts for 20 hours, plus it’s also got a 10mm Bass Boost Driver for the perfect sound

 

realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker available for P590

It packs six hours of playback time and IPX5 water resistance for a fun time anywhere.

 

realme Power Bank 2i available on Shopee for only P440, down from its original price of P990.

The 10000mAh Power Bank boasts 12W two-way Quick Charge for all your USB-capable devices, and two slots to charge two devices at the same time.

Get all of these great deals and more via the realme Official Store on Lazada and Shopee during their 10.10 big brands sales on October 10 for Shopee, and October 10 to 14 for Lazada! Daring to take the leap and getting the realme device you want has never been more affordable.

Hey guys, welcome back to my blog. It's been a while since I updated my blog but here we are. We have the new realme C25. This is their latest addition to their "bang-for-a-buck" C-series smartphones.

Now, how is the realme C25 better than its predecessors?  Let's all find out.

When we open the box, you will get the following:

• realme C25
• USB Type C Cable
• 9V2A Adapter
• SIM Card Needle
• Phone Case
• Screen Protect Film
• Quick Start Guide
• Important Product Information (including the Warranty Card)

Let's remove the plastic and check the design. I'm digging the color and style of the realme C25. It looks elegant and stylish. Fit for millenials like me. LOL

The realme C25 will be available in two exciting colors: Water Grey and Water Blue. The one we have is the Water Grey color.  and I will say it again, I am loving the color. They said that the back cover was processed using an industry-leading engraving machine and it undergone major polishing to create that special reflective light effect.

And to add, this is the first smartphone to obtain TUV Rheinland High Reliability Certification. So you're confident that this phone is tough and reliable.

It has textured lines compared to the other realme smartphones but it is smoother, still comfortable to hold, and not slippery. It's not a fingerprint magnet but you can still see some smudges even with a little touch.

At the back you can see the branding, fingerprint scanner, and a triple camera setup. On the right we have the volume buttons and power and lock button. On the left it only has the sim slot. It can house 2 sims and 1 microSD at the same time. Below we have the speakers, USB type c port, microphone, and audio port.

Let's talk about the display. This has a 6.5-inch screen, allowing users to enjoy a near-full-screen viewing experience. It has a dew drop notch and a thicker chin at the bottom. The max video quality is only 1080p

• 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display 
• 720 x 1600 Pixels
• 270 ppi
• 20:9 Aspect Ratio
• Dewdrop Notch

It runs on Android 11 and realme ui 2.0 out of the box and you can personalize the icons and themes. 

The realme C25 features a MediaTek Helio G70 processor, which is the best in its segment. It is ideal for users and gamers because of its ability to handle medium to heavy apps. 

When I tried some social media apps, the photos and videos load fast. Let's try playing Call Of Duty. Here we go again, I actually don't know how to play this but for the sake of this review, I'll do my best.

So far, I did not notice any hiccups or frame drops. It was smooth and the phone is not overheating.

The realme C25 is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery so you can enjoy the features of the phone nonstop whenever you want. It can charge up to 18W and they said that it can last up to 47 days on standby mode.

Now let's talk about its camera. It has a triple camera set up at the back with a 48MP Super clear main camera ad f1.8 aperture, a 2MP Macro Lens, and 2MP depth sensor. It can shoot videos up to 1080p. The realme C25 has an 8MP selfie camera that supports AI beautification, HDR mode, and portrait mode.

Here are some samples.

The realme C25 is available in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and is priced at P7,590. Available on Shopee and at a realme store near you.

If you are looking for a budget phone that is reliable on social media, streaming videos, gaming, and packs with a large capacity battery, the realme C25 is something you should consider. 

I have unboxed and reviewed the realme C25 on my YouTube channel. Watch and subscribe here!

I have reviewed the realme C1 and realme C3 before and you can check the links below.

realme C1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuis5RuBF6M
realme C3 - https://www.jexxhinggo.com/2020/03/realmec3review.html 

If you have questions about the realme C25, let me know in the comment section below. Or follow realme on Facebook for updates and promos.