ZTE unveils more efficient, eco-friendly and cutting-edge products and solutions at MWC 2023, shaping digital innovation

• ZTE unveils an extensive lineup of more efficient, eco-friendly and cutting-edge products and solutions at MWC 2023
• ZTE showcases the recent advances it has achieved in the areas of Ultra-Efficient Network, Digital Expansion, Boundless Future and Smart Life 

ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions will be participating at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona from February 27 to March 2, 2023. At MWC 2023, the company, with the theme of "Shaping Digital Innovation", unveils an extensive lineup of more efficient, eco-friendly and cutting-edge products and solutions.

ZTE displays information and communications technologies (ICTs), showcasing the recent advances it has achieved in the areas of Ultra-Efficient Network, Digital Expansion, Boundless Future and Smart Life at 3F30, Hall 3, Fira Gran Via.

For the infrastructure network construction, ZTE launches an end-to-end efficient network deployment solution for ultra-efficient networks, helping operators achieve ultra-efficient green connectivity in all scenarios. The latest full-scenario UniSite solution for wireless access will help operators efficiently deploy full-band and multi-RAT networks with optimal TCO and ready for 5G-advanced evolution; Turbo Core solution to integrate software flexibility and hardware efficiency with professional function acceleration cards to maximize the value of each bit; the high-performance 400G transport solutions for all scenarios with doubled capacity and the longest backbone transmission distance in the industry; the industry's highest integrated 16-port 10G PON as well as the the industry's first 50G PON Combo card that supports the coexistence and smooth evolution of three technology generations.

In terms of assisting operators in digital business expansion, ZTE displays one-stop digital services through cloud-network-service integration, helping operators explore new blue ocean markets.

In the ToB sector, ZTE will showcase the industry's smallest Mini5GC, the industry's unique wireless base station with built-in computing power NodeEngine solution, industrial gateways with various forms such as video gateway & Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) gateway, and optical access product for campuses; ZTE will present a "private network as a service" solution with on-demand deployment, cloud-network-service integration, precise performance, and easy O&M.

ZTE will widely use cloud-based PLCs, digital twin, machine vision, robots, and AGVs to realize 5G full-connection factories, which is the best practice in intelligent manufacturing. In the ToH sector, the company will also deliver the ultimate whole-home gigabit-plus experiences based on the Wi-Fi 7 and the fiber-to-the-room (FTTR) home networking solution, supporting operators in delivering innovative and value-added services by expanding their digital ecosystem.

In terms of the energy saving, ZTE showcases PowerPilot Pro Solution that intelligently reduces the power consumption of networks by up to 35% and conserves energy throughout the process by including solutions for full-scenario solar on site, a next-generation data center and new intelligent energy storage, creating the ultimate green and energy-efficient telecommunication network.

Facing the boundless future, ZTE plans to focus on innovative practices in 5G-Advanced evolution, and the future optical networks by displaying a number of cutting-edge innovations at MWC 2023.

ZTE showcases dynamic RIS, the industry's first sub-band full-duplex prototype, a solution that integrates communication, sensing and computing. Meanwhile, ZTE will present the future optical network, and the company will adopt technologies such as hollow-core fiber and 32-dimensional OXC optical backplane to achieve lower latency, higher transmission performance and lower energy consumption.

For the digital and intelligent life, ZTE exhibits a lineup of products that can be applied across multiple scenarios including sports & health, audio & video entertainment, business & travel and home & education. They include ZTE Axon, ZTE Blade, the full Nubia series of consumer electronics products as well as a complete set of mobile broadband (MBB), fixed wireless access (FWA), and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Also on display will be several new impressive innovations, among them the world's first AI-powered eyewear-free 3D tablet, and AR glasses providing super audio-visual experiences. As one of the world's leading suppliers of 5G mobile broadband terminals, ZTE will also release the 5th Generation of 5G FWA and GIS version products at MWC 2023.

As the MWC partner program, a global industry innovation forum themed "Shaping Digital Innovation" will be held by ZTE at MWC 2023. Leaders from the global ICT industry, pioneers from related vertical sectors, experts from consulting and advisory firms and other eco-partners will be invited to discuss several hot topics at the forum, including development trends of future networks and how to further increase the productivity of digital intelligence. MWC 2023 will also include events organized by ZTE Mobile Devices to showcase 5G FWA products and a new lineup of innovative terminals.

During MWC 2023, ZTE is hosting a series of launch events alongside China Telecom, China Unicom and a number of global telecom operators. ZTE will also participate in five theme forums organized by GSMA at which ZTE will share insights and practical cases with global operators, industry partners and opinion leaders around several topics of importance to the industry, including intelligent manufacturing, sustainability and the metaverse, with the goal of helping customers create new values for the industry.

ZTE streams the goings on at MWC 2023 live on a featured website to provide customers worldwide a glimpse into highlights of the exhibition without leaving home. The website will also be where ZTE CEO Xu Ziyang and various members of the executive team will share the latest insights into the digital intelligence era, including the company's plan to jointly deliver new values and drive new growth in digital intelligence amid accelerated digital transformation by deepening its partnerships with global customers and partners as well as by advancing digital intelligence and low-carbonization.

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David Haldane's "A Tooth in my Popsicle" launches this March 7

What started as a story of desperation turned into a beautiful transformation.

Mindanao Gold Star Daily columnist David Haldane shares his adventures as he uproots himself and his wife, Ivy, to the magical Philippine Island of Siargao in a new book entitled A Tooth in My Popsicle. The book will be launched on Tuesday March 7, 2023, 3PM at the Ortigas Foundation Library, 2F, McKinley Building (on top of Unimart), Greenhills Shopping Center.

The story recalls Haldane’s journey leaving his life in Los Angeles, California, to move to his wife’s hometown on the famous but oh-so-foreign island paradise.

The book is a compilation of essays about his experience from first inviting his now-wife to America for a new life to the beauty of hope with two young children.

David Haldane is a former Los Angeles Times staff writer with over twenty years of experience at that publication. His two previous books are the award-winning memoir, Nazis & Nudists, and a short-story collection called Jenny on the Street.

“I wrote this book to tell the story of a transformative adventure, sometimes frightening, often frustrating, occasionally hilarious, but always, I hope, entertaining,” Haldane explained.

“I hope A Tooth in My Popsicle motivates other dreamers to pursue what their hearts truly desire.”

When David’s not writing books, he produces a weekly newspaper column called Expat Eye, for one of Mindanao’s premiere news outlets, the Mindanao Gold Star Daily.

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"Zsazsa Zaturnnah the Musical… 'Yun Lang!" is All Set for March 17 - April 2 Performances

Are you ready to watch the latest musical theater treat from Ateneo Blue Repertory (blueREP)?

Presented by Rizal Library, and Co-Presented by Areté, Zsazsa Zaturnnah the Musical... 'Yun Lang! is a cult classic comedy based on the graphic novel by Carlo Vergara, with Music and Lyrics by Vincent A. DeJesus, and Stage Adaptation by Chris Martinez.

The show deals with otherworldly proportions about what it means to be queer in the Philippines. Sometimes, in the end, it takes something out of this world to bring you the truth of who you are, the range of what you can do, and the love that's been right beside you this whole time.

The cast includes award-winning performer, singer, actress, entrepreneur, and social media influencer Kim Molina as Zsazsa; Phi Palmos, Adrian Lindayag, and Shaun Ocrisma as Ada; Joshua Cabiladas, Almond Bolante and Robert Bradley Hao as Didi; Juan Carlos Galiano, Jude Matthew Sevilla and Elian Dominguez as Dodong; Kakki Teodoro, Anyah de Guzman as Queen Femina Suarestellar Baroux; Carlin Maximo, Jelena Evangelista, Dani Tan, and Heart Romeo as Amazonistas; Kyla Rivera as Aling Britney, and other members of the Ateneo Blue Repertory as ensemble.

Zsazsa Zaturnnah the Musical… ‘Yun Lang! is also composed of a talented pool of artistic team members with the direction of Philippine Theater Actors Guild (TAG) President Missy Maramara; musical direction of music composer and writer Vincent A. DeJesus; production and costumes design of Tata Tuviera; choreography of Franco Ramos; technical direction of Adriane Ungriano; lights design of D Cortezano; graphic design of Ralf Borja; and illustrations of Rio Reyes.

The show will run from March 17, 2023, to April 2, 2023, at the Doreen Fernandez Black Box Theater, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University.

For ticket inquiries, please contact Dani Villa (09171394640), or send an email to bluerep.house@gmail.com

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Russel Crowe takes on the actual exorcism files from the Vatican

Soon on Philippine cinemas, Russell Crowe plays the titular role in Columbia Pictures’ supernatural horror thriller The Pope’s Exorcist, inspired by the true story of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican.

Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican (Academy Award®-winner Russell Crowe), The Pope’s Exorcist follows Amorth as he investigates a young boy’s terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden. Watch the trailer below.

The film is directed by Julius Avery, screenplay by Michael Petroni and Evan Spiliotopoulos, screen story by Michael Petroni and R. Dean McCreary & Chester Hastings, based on the books “An Exorcist Tells His Story” and “An Exorcist: More Stories” by Fr. Gabriele Amorth.

The cast is led by Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe and Franco Nero

The Pope’s Exorcist is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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Marching this March on Netflix

Down to our first quarter with Netflix new offerings for the month of March. Our watchlist includes Murder Mystery 2, sequel to Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston's hit heist comedy; You: Season 4 Part 2; Riverdale: Season 7; Luther: The Fallen Sun, starring Idris Elba and Andy Serkis; Copycat Killer; comedy specials by Chris Rock and Mae Martin; Filipino titles Partners in Crime and Labyu With an Accent; and reality series Outlast, Dance 100, and the returning Next in Fashion, hosted by Tan France and Gigi Hadid.

Dance 100

Labyu with an Accent

Celebrate Women's Month on Netflix! Don't forget to watch The Glory Part 2, Kill Boksoon, season 2 of fan favorite Shadow and Bone, and Filipino title Leonor Will Never Die.

The Glory Part 2

Leonor will Never Die

See below schedule for reference:

Mar 1 Cheat
Mar 4 Chris Rock: Selective Outrage
Mar 4 Divorce Attorney Shin
Mar 10 Rana Naidu
Mar 17 Sky High: The Series
Mar 20 Gabby's Dollhouse: Season 7
Mar 24, 31 Love Is Blind: Season 4
Mar 25 Partners In Crime
Mar 25 Labyu With An Accent
Mar 30 Unstable
Mar 30 Riverdale: Season 7
Mar 30 From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke
Coming Soon Agent Elvis

Check out full schedule here. Releases are subject to change without prior notice.

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ZTE Excites with the Latest Blade Series; Formally Introduces RedMagic 8PRO

(L-R) Mr. Perry Ji, Deputy Director of Mobile Device Marketing Department, ZTE Corporation; Justin Li, CEO of Devices, South and East Asia, ZTE Corporation; Eric “Eruption” Tai, ZTE PH Mobile Phones Ambassador, Mr. Frank Chen, ZTE Regional Chief Marketing Officer, ZTE Corporation and Mr. Gavin Lian, General Manager for Devices, ZTE Philippines

A new year always signals new beginnings and limitless possibilities. It’s the perfect time to take stock of where you are and focus on seizing new opportunities for growth. It can be something as simple as pursuing greener initiatives to big, complex goals such as taking on an entire industry.

ZTE, a global leader in technology innovation, is poised to do exactly the latter as they are diving headfirst into the competitive smartphone industry in the Philippines. In a recent event graced by members of the media, ZTE Philippines unveiled two game-changing lines of mobile devices for the Filipinos– the Blade Series, which promises premium quality and high performance at an attractive price point, and the RedMagic 8PRO–the latest addition to the power gaming series.

ZTE Corporation Regional Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Frank Chen is confident that the new Blade smartphone series will be able to find a home in the local market. “The Philippine smartphone market is as competitive as it gets. Plenty of brands are all vying for a bigger piece of the market share. We at ZTE are ready to dive in because we are confident that we have something amazing to offer for all segments.”

Mr. Frank Chen, Regional Chief Marketing Officer, ZTE Corporation

Mr. Justin Li, ZTE Corporation’s CEO of Mobile Devices in South and East Asia shared ZTE’s initiatives in the Philippines. ZTE Mobile Devices is adhering to strengthen "InnovAction" and is continuing to promote the application and commercialization of cutting-edge technologies, persist in creating features in fields of display and imaging recently.

In the future, he mentioned that ZTE will continue to give full play to our advantages in R&D accumulation and innovation, and continue to drive consumer services based on user requirements, bringing full-scenario seamless digital life to the customers.

Mr. Justin Li, CEO for Mobile Devices, South and East Asia, ZTE Corporation

Mr. Gavin Lian, General Manager for Devices of ZTE Philippines excites everyone with the latest technology of the products unveiled - the ZTE Blade V40 Design, Blade V40S, Blade V41 Vita 5G and RedMagic 8Pro.

Mr. Gavin Lian, General Manager for Mobile Devices, ZTE Philippines

ZTE’s Hero Series: The Blade Series

The ZTE Blade series comes in three different variants, the Blade V41 Vita, the Blade V40 Design, and the Blade V40S.

The Blade V41 Vita is the marquee product of the lineup, boasting of exquisite design and unlimited vitality. It has a powerful 50MP triple camera that provides crystal clear high definition images. The heart of the Blade V41 Vita is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G Processor. It provides high performance with its blazing fast with its Octa-core 2.4GHz processor but still offers low power consumption to help with long lasting battery life.

ZTE Blade V41 Vita 5G

The next model, the Blade V40 Design, is premium, elegant, and stylish. It offers the same 50 MP triple camera like the V41 Vita, which gives the model access to amazing photography with its high definition output. You also get the full suite of key photography tools such as the bokeh camera and the macro camera. Whether you’re shooting food, landscapes, stunning night photos, or beautiful portraits, you’ll always get crystal clear shots. Performance wise, the Blade V40 Design uses 4GB+3GB Dynamic RAM for a smoother operation experience. It supports memory fusion technology which can expand the RAM by up to 7GB using the built-in storage.

ZTE Blade V40 Design

The third model and the most affordable option is the Blade V40S. The Blade series is all about impeccable picture quality and the V40S is no different. The main camera boasts of 50MP resolution with a large f/1.8 aperture for low light photography. The bokeh depth camera is at 2MP at a 2.4 aperture, while the macro camera is 5MP with the same wide open 2.4 opening. It also has an anti-shake feature to help you get sharp photos even during low light situations.

Blade V40 S

ZTE’s mobile devices Key Opinion Leaders Isa Rodriguez (Isa Does Tech), Vikka Francisco (The Modern Creatures), and Peter Jan Icogo (GizGuide) shared their experiences highlighting the Blade Series’ features on camera, display and powerful processing.

Peter Jan Icogo (GizGuide), Vikka Francisco (The Modern Creatures), and Isa Rodriguez (Isa Does Tech)

The ZTE Blade V40 Design, Blade V40S and V41 Vita 5G are available online via Kimstore (https://bit.ly/ZTEKimstore) or through Cirebon and Qstar distributors nationwide.

REDMAGIC 8PRO: Up Your Game

RedMagic 8Pro

Together with the Blade series, ZTE proudly unveiled the RedMagic 8PRO, the latest line of the exciting RedMagic series from Nubia which thrives to create the best gaming experience. The phone is packed with futuristic designs and features to amazing performances. REDMAGIC delivers what every gamer needs to be the best they can be.

Professional host, athlete and gamer and a RedMagic user for years now, Eric “Eruption” Tai, was named the ZTE RedMagic 8PRO Ambassador and shared his amazing experience using the device. His first and foremost consideration as a gamer is unrivaled gaming experience enabling him to play without limits. RedMagic 8PRO is loaded with the fastest chipset ever–the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and paired with Red Core 2, REDMAGIC’s dedicated gaming chip LPDDR5X + UFS 4.0. It features True Full AMOLED Display + 2nd Generation Under-Display Camera for a bezel-less true full screen. Eruption also emphasized that it is packed with ICE 11-layer cooling system by nubia technology, made better by the eleventh layer of graphene under the screen, comfortable for continued day-to-day use.

A master of endurance, RedMagic 8PRO includes fast 65W charging to go the long haul with two 3000mAh batteries for a total of 6000 mAh battery life and more than a full day of juice. Gamers can also experience rapid reaction with its 520 Hz Dual Shoulder Triggers for that perfect mobile gaming experience.

RedMagic 8PRO will be available by March at ZTE’s distribution partner Cirebon Trading.

Eric “Eruption” Tai, ZTE RedMagic 8Pro Ambassador

ZTE will continue to leverage their extensive experience with telecommunications and information technology to bolster their smartphone line. The company is one of the trailblazers in offering superfast 5G wireless technology across various industries. ZTE actually ranked first in global mobile broadband and customer premises equipment or CPE markets in 2022, according to marketing research company Techno Systems Research. 

In closing, ZTE Philippine PR Manager Ms. Christine Tria reinforces that ZTE wants to make its presence felt and firmly leave a lasting footprint in the Philippines. She also mentioned the ZTE Privacy logo and Privacy Center that continues to comply with the applicable privacy protection laws and regulations in the countries and regions where we conduct businesses in. Through ZTE’s website www.zte.com.cn, users can understand ZTE's privacy protection philosophy and objectives, check out the privacy protection features of our products, and most importantly, consult regarding privacy protection issues.

In the Philippines, ZTE will continue to be the industry’s solid partner in driving the digital economy through key projects that were instrumental in expanding and providing innovative technology and cost-efficient solutions and products to support our customers. ZTE is excited about 2023 and looks forward to the Filipino’s continuous trust and support.

To know more about ZTE’s 5G innovations, visit and follow their official social media accounts @ztedevicesph on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok.

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10 Years of LG OLED: A Decade at the Top and No Sign of Slowing Down

This year, LG OLED celebrates its 10th anniversary – a monumental achievement that owes much to LG’s tenacity and innovative spirit. It was in 2013 that the company first introduced OLED TV to the world, overcoming a variety of technical difficulties and much skepticism from industry experts. When others turned to other technologies, LG saw an opportunity to usher in a new era for the television by investing heavily in this unchartered territory, and the rest is history. LG OLED has evolved into a mainstay of the premium TV market in just 10 years through its unmatched contrast which enables perfect blacks and true-to-life colors, as well as its unprecedented flexibility and thinness.

LG OLED TV has been ranked No. 1 selling OLED TV brand for 10 consecutive years by Omdia

During its decade at the top, LG OLED has time and again been recognized as the best. The plaudits started even before the official release of the company’s first OLED TV model, as evidenced by the 11 consecutive years that LG OLED has been honored at the annually-held CES Innovation Award and the numerous accolades it has received from major publications, including several “Best TV of the Year” titles and countless claims of being “the best TV I’ve ever reviewed,” “a true Marvel” and “the king of TVs.” LG’s OLED TVs account for 60 percent of all OLED TVs sold worldwide, and exceeded 15 million units in terms of cumulative shipments at the end of last year.

After successfully mass producing its (and the world’s) first 55-inch Full HD OLED TV in 2013, LG has continued to push boundaries with its OLED-optimized hardware and software innovations. Among the company’s many groundbreaking OLED products are the paper-thin Wallpaper TV from 2017, and 2020’s unprecedented Rollable TV, which features a display that can roll down and disappear into the TV’s base. This year, the company introduced the world’s largest OLED TV – the new 97-inch wireless model – and, back in 2019, it was the first to release an 88-inch 8K OLED TV. Additionally, LG has delivered TV software innovations that have further strengthened the capabilities and user experience offered by LG OLED, including its image- and sound-enhancing α (Alpha) 9 AI Processors, and the usability- and convenience-boosting webOS platform.

The premium TV market leader for the past 10 years, LG has improved public awareness of OLED through continuous and progressive marketing activities centering on the uniqueness of OLED and the development and refinement of its self-lit display technology. LG has been carrying out engaging campaigns focusing on a range of different arenas – from movies and sports to gaming and the world of art – and highlighting elements that are unique to OLED, such as self-emissive pixels, perfect blacks, vivid colors, slim design, and diverse form factors.

In the visually stunning and emotionally moving “Aurora” campaign (2016), the accurate image reproduction of LG’s 4K OLED TVs brings the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights to life, expressing the full range of colors and the depth of the night sky with incredible realism. Also in 2021, LG’s “Light Up Your World” campaign, which included a TV commercial and four accompanying online videos, highlighted the memorable, emotionally impactful user experience that only LG OLED and its self-lit pixels can provide. On top of that, the company has been showcasing the incredible image quality of its OLED TVs, and the exciting new possibilities for artistic expression they offer, with the global LG OLED ART project, established in 2021.

LG has also teamed up with diverse lifestyle brands to deliver the unique ways LG OLED TVs better everyday life, like its CES 2023 showcase in collaboration with Moooi which presented a high-end experience highlighting its commitment to addressing consumers’ diverse needs and priorities. At 2022 London Craft Week, LG and leading lifestyle retailer, The Conran Shop, delivered visual magic to its Chelsea and Marylebone locations through the artistry inspired by LG OLED evo TV.

In recent years, LG has been on a journey to provide next-level lifestyle value through introducing new OLED innovations under the Lifestyle Screen umbrella to offer a diverse user experience catered to segmented user needs. For example, LG OLED FLEX, a bendable gaming TV, delivers a one-screen-fits-all solution – one that is able to change from flat to curved whenever the user wants. The unique, distinctive TVs from the LG OLED Objet Collection, meanwhile, add beauty and style to any interior.

Never content to rest on its laurels, LG continues to defy convention and break new ground to drive the evolution of OLED and unlock new lifestyle experiences based on customer value. Among the LG OLED products unveiled at CES 2023 are the 97-inch LG SIGNATURE OLED M, which is the world’s first OLED TV capable of displaying a wirelessly transmitted AV signal at 4K 120Hz that allows users to freely design their living spaces, and the OLED T with its transparent screen that brings users a whole new level of spatial freedom. In addition, LG continues to provide advanced TV technologies such as the α 9 Gen 6 AI Processor and Brightness Booster Max, both of which improve the image quality and performance of LG OLED evo. And then there is webOS 23, which serves up the most personalized user experience of any webOS version yet.

LG has been working tirelessly for the past decade to realize the immense potential of OLED. Building on what it has achieved so far, the company will continue to create and innovate over the next decade, exploring more of the near-limitless possibilities presented by its self-lit technology to deliver ever-greater customer value.

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