It's Me, Gracee: Vivo V9 Launch

AI-powered Vivo V9 surpasses 18,000 pre-orders ahead of nationwide launch

Tech News Tuesday, April 10, 2018

The Vivo V9 gets over 18,000 pre-orders nationwide in less than two weeks.

Vivo's newest flagship smartphone, the V9,was yet to be released in authorized stores nationwide, but it had already exceeded pre-order expectations.

As of April 5, the Vivo V9 has received over 18,000 pre-orders.The pre-orders started on March 26 after it unveiled the V9 to the press in a summer-themed launch at the City of Dreams Manila on March 22.

Due to the unprecedented success of the Vivo V9, additional units will be coming soon to accommodate the growing interest inVivo’s new flagship unit. Vivo is very grateful to its loyal followers for the continued support.The global smartphone brandassures its fans that it will keep on pushing its boundaries to introduceconsumer-friendly revolutions.

Known for its cutting-edge and innovative technologies, Vivo is one of the most respected smartphones in the industry. And, it continued to break limits with the release of the Vivo V9. The newest flagship smartphone has elevated its selfie expertise by seamlessly integrating artificial intelligence technology with the 24-megapixel front camera.

The Vivo V9 also features an improvedAI Face Beauty technology and over 40 built-in AR Stickers to make taking selfies more fun. The smartphone also has a 6.3-inchFullView™ Display for an unparalleled viewing experience with a 90% screen-to-body ratio.

Vivo is looking a brighter 2018 ahead as it is the official smartphone of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.

Vivo's newest flagship smartphone may be filled with features that will make jaws drop, but it did so without sacrificing design. The V9 is a sleek, polished smartphone that comes in Pearl Black and Gold.

Head to an authorized Vivo shop near you to get experience Vivo V9’s Perfect View, Perfect Shot.

Vivo will begin selling its latest flagship smartphone, the V9, at all authorized stores nationwide on Friday, April 6.The Vivo V9 retails at Php17,990.

Check out Vivo’s official YouTube page for more information: https://youtu.be/d22rnb24L8A.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook

(https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

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Vivo welcomes Edward Barber, Ivan Dorschner as its newest brand influencers

Edward Barber for Vivo Tuesday, March 27, 2018

The first quarter of 2018 is just about to close and Vivo already has quite a surprise up their sleeve for their loyal customers.

First, the 5th in the 2016-2017 Leading Global Smartphone Brands, is shaking up the smartphone industry with the release of its newest flagship, the Vivo V9. This latest smartphone offering from Vivo boasts not only of the brand’s thumbprint selfie-centric camera but also of artificial intelligence-powered beautifying tools for even further beautiful shots and a super HDR mode which ensures that each photo comes out clearer than ever, with the most vivid of colors. The V9 also rocks a bigger display complemented by a full HD resolution along with the futuristic Face ID and fingerprint unlock component.

Second, Vivo fully knows its audience and as such, makes sure to get their brand message across through only the best of influencers. This 2018, Vivo introduces two new brand ambassadors,Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) heartthrobs Edward Barber and Ivan Dorschner.

New endorsers Ivan Dorschner and Edward Barber joined fellow brand influencers like Maymay Entrata and TJ Monterde during a toast for the all-new V9 with the Vivo executives.

Edwardand Ivan were formally introduced as the newest Vivo ambassador at the brand’s grand unveiling of Vivo V9 at the City of Dreams last March 22.The two picked the three winners of a brand new Vivo V9. They also made a toast to V9’s success along with Vivo executives. They were joined by fellow Vivo endorsersMaymay Entrata, SassaDagdag, TJ Monterde, and Jason James Dy.

Edward Barber could not hide his happiness after it was announced that he was signed asVivo’s newest endorser. Is it because he is now finally “reunited” with Maymay Entrata?

Edward Barber made waves in the local celebrity scene after placing fourth in PBB and for making up half of the most popular love team to date, MayWard together with another Vivo brand ambassador and PBB Big Winner Maymay Entrata. Of British-German and Filipino blood, Edward is not just a handsome face. In his young showbiz career, Edward has already been recognized for his talents on the screen and on stage.

Edward is also a fervent philanthropist and is a co-founder of charity group the ELM Tree Foundation alongside love team Maymay. ELM Tree Foundation vows to care for underprivileged and vulnerable children in the Philippines.

With his almost a million followers on Instagram, Edward is proving that his huge following is telling of his great and positive influence to the young demographic. Vivo believes that with his charm, good looks, and talent, Edward can bring the brand to greater heights. With Edward in its roster of celebrity influencers, Vivo has a surefire spot in positive brand presence. Vivo has dominated the smartphone limelight for some time now and with the impressive names in the Vivo Family, the brand should very well expect a meteoric rise to greater heights.

Ivan Dorschner charmed the press with his boy-next-door appeal. During the launch, he only had praises for Vivo V9’s “clean” look.

Ivan Dorschner’s young showbusiness career is steadily going up the ladder to stardom. He rose to fame after joining Pinoy Big Brother in 2010 and later pursuing a career in entertainment in GMA7 where he starred in a couple of the network’s teleserye hits. Born in Los Angeles, USA to a Filipino mother and an Irish-German father, Ivan has modeled both in the Philippines and the US.

Prior to his showbiz stint in the country, Ivan was a student studying Bio-Science at an American college, later switching to International Diplomacy studies before putting his education in temporal hiatus to make way for his showbiz career in the Philippines.

Ivan has quite a following on social media—one reason why Vivo chose to sign him up as one of its brand ambassadors. Ivan is popular on both Twitter and Instagram with 414,000 fans and more than 300,000 followers respectively. With Ivan included in its roster of celebrity influencers, Vivo’s positive brand presence is certain.

Vivo has dominated the smartphone limelight in the local scene and with the impressive names in the Vivo Family, the brand should very well expect a meteoric rise to greater heights this year and the years beyond.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

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Win a Vivo V9 and get to experience the perfect shot, the perfect view

Tech News Tuesday, March 27, 2018

The newly released Vivo V9 that boasts of a 90% FullScreen Display and a 24-megapixel AI front camera, among other cutting-edge specs is every selfie lover’s dream smartphone. It was recently introduced in the Philippines at the City of Dreams on March 22.

Vivo is yet to give details about its new flagship smartphone’s official release date in the Philippines. But, it is generously giving away three Vivo V9 smartphones to its loyal followers.

The Vivo V9 with a 24-megapixel AI selfie camera can be all yours by answering the smartphone brand’s specific theme for the week with your story and your photo.

Topics for the following weeks:

Week 1: March 25-31 - Perfect Shot

What is your definition of a perfect shot?

Week 2: April 1-April 7 - Perfect View

Have you ever encountered a perfect view?

Week 3: April 8-April 14 - Spot the Number 9

Spot the Number 9 and take a selfie with it.

Vivo will then determine the winning entries using the following criteria:

40% - Adherence to weekly theme – Entries that best adhere to weekly themes:

1.) Perfect View 2.) Perfect Shot 3.) Spot the number 9.

30% - Visual Impact – Creativity and originality of entry

20% - Entry Message – Explanation of story behind the entry – should be in 2-3 sentences

10% - Image Quality – Sharpness, detail, contrast, and color rendition of image.

All entries must be submitted at 12mn every Saturday of each promo week. Announcements of weekly winners will be made at 5pm every Tuesday after the promo week.

Entries with the highest score based on the criteria for judging will receive one Vivo V9 smartphone, the second highest scorer will get a Vivo Little V Speaker, and the third highest score will win a Vivo Notebook.

Visit http://vivoglobal.ph/vivobeminev9/ to join the contest and to learn more about the full mechanics. The Perfect Shot, Perfect View is just a few steps away. Good luck! #

PROMO MECHANICS
1. The promo is open to all Filipino citizens aged 18 years old and above.
2. Participants will be asked to submit a picture adhering to a different theme/category each week.
3. Weekly themes are as follows:
4. Participant may then submit their entry by uploading their picture and story at the official promo website at vivoglobal.ph/vivobeminev9.
5. Entrant will be asked to register in the website by filling in their Name, Address, Birthday, Contact Number, Email Address and entry message on the fields provided.
6. Size of photo should be at least 600 x 600 px but not limited to a square format. Photo story for week 1 and week 2 should be in 2-3 sentences.

ENTRY GUIDELINES
1. Participants may submit more than one original entry per account. Duplicate entries (same image) shall be considered as one entry.
2. For more chances of winning, a participant may submit an entry every week provided that the photo and entry message are unique from his/her previous entries.
3. An entry is only eligible to win in the contest week it was uploaded in.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

1. All entries uploaded in the corresponding contest week will be judged according to the following criteria:

40% - Adherence to weekly theme – Entries that best adhere to weekly themes: 1.) Perfect View 2.) Perfect Shot 3.) Spot the number 9.

30% - Visual Impact – Creativity and originality of entry

20% - Entry Message – Explanation of story behind the entry – should be in 2-3 sentences

10% - Image Quality – Sharpness, detail, contrast, and color rendition of image

2. A DTI Representative will be invited to witness the selection and determination of the winners. All entries received during the promo period will be consolidated and reviewed by a panel of judges composed of marketing personnel of Philippine Vivo Tech, Inc.

3. Selection and determination of the entries will be done every Monday at 3pm, at the Vivo Office: 33F East Tower, The Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Exchange Road, Ortigas Ave. Mandaluyong City.

4. Cutoff is every Saturday at 12mn of each promo week and announcements of weekly winners will be made every Tuesday at 5pm after the promo week.

PRIZES

1. There will be three (3) WEEKLY WINNERS

2. Entry with the highest score based on the criteria for judging will receive one (1) Vivo V9 smartphone. Entry with the second highest score will receive one (1) Vivo Little V Speaker. Entry with the third highest score will receive one (1) Vivo Notebook.

RULES

1. All prize taxes shall be shouldered by Philippine Vivo Mobile Tech, Inc.

2. Present at least one (1) valid ID and the registered notice for verification upon claiming. The winners must present a valid ID which contains the same information as his/her registered details.

3. For winners outside Metro Manila, they can send a copy of their valid ID via email to know the instructions for claiming. Prizes shall then be couriered to the winners registered address.

4. For prize claims that require special representation to receive, a signed authorization letter with two (2) valid IDs of the receiving party should be present.

5. Prizes can only be claimed at the following Vivo Office location: 33F East Tower The Philippine Stock Exchange Center Exchange Road, Ortigas Ave. Mandaluyong City.

6. The winners may claim their prizes until 60 days after receipt of their registered mail, otherwise the prize will be forfeited with prior approval of DTI.

7. Philippine Vivo Mobile Tech, Inc. reserves the right, at its own discretion or after notification, to immediately remove images that violate laws, morals, and ethics or infringe on the rights of others.

8. Participants may only upload a contribution with which he/she owns the rights for publication. If it is discovered that the participant is not the owner of an uploaded image, he/she will be disqualified from the contest.

9. All employees, suppliers, agencies, sponsors, dealer outlets of Vivo, including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promo.

Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 3610, Series of 2018.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and

Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

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Vivo unveils the all-new V9 AI-powered FullView display smartphone in the Philippines

Edward Barber for Vivo Saturday, March 24, 2018

Global smartphone brand Vivo has revealed its all-new sleek and stylish V9 flagship unit at the City of Dreams Manila in a summer-themed unveiling that was attended by over 200 members of the press and other guests.

Vivo welcomed its guests late Thursday afternoon at the Wave, a contemporary poolside deck, restaurant, and bar so they can experience the V9 and take selfies and photos with the sunset as their backdrop.Vivo then picked one lucky and creative photo posted on Instagram to win a V9 unit.

Vivo executives led by Brand Director Annie Lim answered some of the questions of the media during the V9 press launch.

The program continued at the City of Dreams Grand Ballroom with Myx VJ Ai dela Cruz as the host.They were formally welcomed by Vivo Brand Director Annie Lim who recapped the smartphone company’s feats in the Philippines. Since it entered the Philippine market in 2016, Vivo has been steadily rising to become the country’s top three brand with over 5,200 stores and 1.5 million users nationwide.

Vivo’sJomari Moralesfollowed Lim's remarks by presenting all the goods on the V9. She highlighted the Vivo V9’s 90% screen-to-body ratio, the 24-megapixel selfie camera and 16MP+5MP dual read camera, and the AI-powered photography for a “perfect view” and a “perfect shot.”

Morales also presented the Vivo V9’s improved game mode that would enable users to take calls or open other apps without pausing the gaming applications or play without any interruptions.

After her presentation, Vivo’s Junior Brand Manager Christian Jocson revealed that anyone can enjoy a V9 for a “perfect” price of Php17,990 with pre-orders beginning on March 26 until April 2.

Lim, Morales, Jocson, and Xian Gana from Vivo then answered the media’s questions during the Q&A. Their exchanges were focused on the Vivo’splans in the Philippines and the V9's capabilities.

Vivo Brand Director Annie Lim acknowledged the smartphone brand’s partners, Ayala Malls and SM Supermalls, during the launch of the V9.

Vivo partners, Ayala Malls and SM Supermalls, were also recognized during the event during the ceremonial exchange of tokens. Lim handed the malls' representatives with a Little V doll.

Fresh faces of Vivo

Vivo also welcomed its newest endorsers, up-and-coming actors Edward Barber and Ivan Dorschner.

Barber is the onscreen partner of young actress Maymay Entratawho also joined the event. Entrata was the first who joined Vivo in September 2017 during the launch of the V7+. His endorsement deal with Vivo is something MayWard fans have been patiently waiting for since the pair already worked together for the smartphone brand during their first Making Mega shoot in Germany last year.

Dorschner, meanwhile, charmed the press with his good looks and charisma. He was one of Kuya’s guests in Pinoy Big Brother in 2010. Since then, he became one of GMA Network's top leading men after starring alongside young actress and fellow Vivo endorser Barbie Forteza in the primetime series "Meant To Be."

Aside from the launch of the new flagship smartphone V9,Vivo also introduced its newest endorsers, Ivan Dorschner and Edward Barber.

Barber, Entrata, and Dorschner also picked three lucky winners of the Vivo V9 during the raffle. They also joined the Vivo executives for a toast for the V9. Also with them onstage were other Vivo endorsers young pop soul singer SassaDagdag, acoustic singer-songwriterTJ Monterde, and balladeerJason James Dy who closed the night with their performances.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and

Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

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Vivo’s first flagship phone for 2018 rumored to boast of a superior full-view display

Stephen Curry for Vivo Tuesday, March 20, 2018

A true champ always gets the perfect shot. Coming soon.

Top global smartphone brand Vivo will once again prove that there is no stopping it when it comes to their delivery of topnotch smartphone models, more innovative and more state-of-the-art with every release. In the final quarter of the prior year, Vivo released its revolutionary flagship phone, the V7+ and, before 2017 came to a close, punctuated the year with the launch of V7. Both the V7+ and the V7 reinforced Vivo’s leadership in selfies with its 24 MP front-facing camera, which produces above-quality selfies.The dynamic twosome also boasted of 5.7” all-screen display with an 83.6% screen to body ratio that would normally house a 5.2-inch screen, offering 12.5% more visual display area compared to traditional 16:9 screens. This V7 feature enhances consumers’ visual experience, a perfect element to satisfy this generation’s very visual demographic.

This year, Vivo will again wow the mobile phone industry with the nearing rumored launch of its newest flagship smartphone. And speaking of a very visual demographic where Vivo found its most loyal of users, it is well anticipated that Vivo’s freshest offering willrock a full frontal screen, expectedly bigger than the V7’s already satisfyingly ample 5.7”all-screen display. With a sizable screen, the screen-to-body ratio of Vivo’s yet-to-be-released flagship is also beingforeseen to be of a huge improvement of its predecessor’s, the aspect ratio rumored to be as expansive as 19:9.

With a huge leap in improvement in its display, the new Vivo smartphone release is expected to be a dream-come-true for users who maximize their phones to be portable entertainment devices. Pictures in movies come out crisper, and the colors more vivid, giving the semblance of almost real-life images. With an ample display, gamers, likewise, may appreciate a more animated gaming experience with no intricate detail left behind.

Selfie-fans will also benefit in the reported ample phone display of the latest Vivo smartphone as it could improve the overall composition of every photograph taken, with enhanced clarity and definition.

Vivo is set to release its first flagship phone for 2018 in Manila anytime this March. Vivo has been making waves in the country since it first hit Philippine market in March 29, 2016. Since its entry into the local scene, the topnotch brand has vied with other strong phone brands and has proven its developing dominion amongst Filipino smart phone enthusiasts.

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Vivo will reveal something BIG this March with newest flagship

Tech News Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Top global phone manufacturer Vivo is set to send the mobile phone industry in frenzy with the release of yet another stunner in their smartphone series. Set to be unveiled March, Vivo’s latest offering promises consumers bigger and better offerings in their mobile phone experience.

Following the success of the V7 plus and the V7 release, word is out that consumers can expect that the new offering will retain all of the V7 phones’impressive, thumbprint features albeit enhanced and updated with specs that are centered on delivering flawless selfie shots made even by state-of-the-art artificial intelligence beautifying tools. Because it is still dedicated in delivering perfect photos, it should also be expected that the camera will rock a souped up HDR mode.

Moreover, a buzz on this newest Vivo flagship includes a bigger display complemented by a full HD resolution. As the V7’s successor, the Game Mode feature is expected to still be onboard in the list of specifications along with the futuristic Face ID and fingerprint unlock

component.

The mobile phone industry awaits with bated breath as Vivo’s freshest charmer is out in the market. Although the specs are merely founded on speculations, one thing that is certain is Vivo will never disappoint.

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.

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Vivo to bring the house down this March with newest flagship

Tech News Saturday, March 17, 2018

“Vivo will offer another innovative flagship phone this March”

Top global phone manufacturer Vivo is set to send the mobile phone industry in frenzy with the release of yet another stunner in their smartphone series. Set to be unveiled March, Vivo’s latest offering promises consumers bigger and better offerings in their mobile phone experience.