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Google just announced its 2017 flagship lineup - meet the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Design-wise, both smartphones drew inspiration from their predecessors. They are made of aluminum with some glass accents. While Google has not yet joined the bezel-less display bandwagon, its Pixel 2 XL in particular is now sporting a screen aspect ratio of 18:9, same as that of the LG G6 and LG V30. The smaller Pixel 2 comes with a 5-inch OLED display of 1080p Full HD resolution. It is about 7.8 mm thin and weighs 143 grams. Meanwhile, the Pixel 2 XL packs a much larger 6-inch OLED display of Quad HD+ (1,440 x 2,880) resolution. Unlike last year's models, both devices are now IP67 certified for dust and water resistance. At the back of both smartphones, the dual-tone color scheme is still present. One can also find the lone main camera along with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Under the hood of both Pixel smartphones is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB/128GB of non-expandable storage. Both Pixel smartphones also run pure Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box with a promise of timely software updates. They also come with the new Pixel Launcher with Active Edge technology. Active Edge is similar to HTC's Edge Sense, where you can squeeze the frame of the phone for quick actions. The Pixel duo is also the first two smartphones to have access to Google Lens, a new image recognition feature designed to display helpful information based on what you point the camera, similar to Samsung's Bixby Vision. The Pixel 2 is equipped with a rather small 2,700 mAh battery while the Pixel 2 XL comes with a bigger 3,520 mAh battery. Audio-wise, you'd be disappointed to know that Google decided to remove the 3.5 mm audio jack for both Pixel smartphones. Google has decided to go the wireless route and has produced its own wireless earbuds, the Pixel Buds, with a 5-hour battery life and costing $159. Thankfully, the Pixel 2 XL comes with front-facing stereo speakers with its earpiece doubling as a speaker.

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When it comes to camera, both the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL pack a single rear-facing camera with a 12-MP sensor, an f/1.8 aperture, dual-pixel auto-focus, optical image stabilization (OIS), 4K video recording capabilities, and dual-LED flash. Google has also promised better dynamic range and a more accurate color reproduction through HDR+. Google has also promised Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL owners free unlimited Google Photos storage for full-resolution photos and 4K videos. There's also a rather generic 8-MP camera in front.

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Wondering how much Google's latest smartphones cost? The Google Pixel 2 starts at $650 and tops put at $750 while the Google Pixel 2 XL will retail starting at $850 going up to $950. Both smartphones are already on pre-order and will arrive as early as October 17, 2017. The Pixel 2 smartphones will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, Germany, India, and the UK. The Pixel 2 Plus, in particular, will also launch in Italy, Singapore, and Spain.

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PASIG CITY - Infiniti Urban Spa ("Spa") opened its doors to the public on September 2, 2017. Situated along the bustling Kaginhawaan Street in Karangalan Village, it is strategically located at the heart of Barangay Manggahan in Pasig City. Marketed by its owners as a "friendly neighborhood spa," the Spa aims to serve residents living within the vicinity. This includes Karangalan Village, Trinidad Homes, CVS Homes, Metroville Subdivision, Kasibulan Village, Pasig and Cainta Green Park Village, Vista Verde Executive Village, and more. With the Spa operating in the area, villagers need not go to other places to satisfy their needs - be it a full-body massage, bentosa cupping, a body scrub, hot stones, or even a foot spa. Still on soft opening, the Spa has already managed to serve some satisfied customers residing in the area. The Spa has also partnered with nearby establishments (such as Sobrang Okey Pares, Ka Pedro's, and Express Wash Laundry Center) so that patrons from these businesses would be entitled to discounted rates at the Spa. So far, so good? Let's find out what the Spa looks like.

The Receiving Area

Foot Wash Area

From the outside, one would not expect that a 115-square-meter Spa is operating on the second floor of the Express Wash building. Living up to its name, there are urban-inspired accents in the Spa's interior design, made possible by Architect Daniel Enriquez, who also happens to be an interior designer. There are eight (8) cubicles separated by walls, one of which is actually perfect for couples. Each room contains a wooden floor bed, a hook and a hanger for personal items, ambient LED lighting, an electric fan, and fresh sheets for your comfort and relaxation. You can also request for a robe after a body scrub or shorts if you are not comfy in your birthday suit. The Spa features a Foot Spa area with ultra comfy leather recliners, which can also be used for the Express Massage. Moreover, there is a lush and lovely Foot Wash area, a T&B exclusively for Body Scrub customers, and a modest yet cozy receiving area. When it comes to security, the Spa is equipped with a number of CCTV cameras working 24/7 for your protection. There is also a police station, a fire station, several hospitals, and a barangay hall nearby. So, what about the services and rates?

Foot Spa Area

Massage Room

The Spa has hired some of the best massage therapists in the area. They either have a DOH or TESDA certificate. Among the services they offer are Swedish Massage, Shiatsu/Thai Massage, and our Signature Infiniti Massage. All three can be combined with Body Scrub, Hot Stones, and Bentosa Cupping. For those who are not yet ready for a full-body massage, they could opt for our Foot Spa and Express Massage services. But how much does a 1-hour full-body massage cost? It starts at only P199*. Yes, that's roughly the price of your Venti Starbucks Coffee or your Grab/Uber ride going home. The Foot Spa is also affordable at only P249 while the Express Massage (30 Mins) costs P179. Not bad right? With prices these low, you can treat your entire family or have a spa party with your friends. So what are you waiting for? Book now!

Infiniti Urban Spa accepts walk-ins, appointments, hotel and home service. The Spa also offers 20% discount to senior citizens.

Visit Infiniti Urban Spa and experience ultimate relaxation at an affordable price.

Address
Infiniti Urban Spa
2/F 3059 Kaginhawaan Street, Karangalan Village
Barangay Manggahan, Pasig City 1611

Contact Numbers
0939-7507240 (Smart)
0916-3030675 (Globe)
02-358-6899 (Globe Landline)

Email
infinitiurbanspa@gmail.com

Social Media
Like Infiniti Urban Spa on Facebook: facebook.com/InfinitiUrbanSpa
Follow Infiniti Urban Spa on Instagram: instagram.com/InfinitiUrbanSpa
Follow Infiniti Urban Spa on Twitter: twitter.com/InfinitiUrban

Map
https://goo.gl/maps/UNipwLY4tKp

Notes: *PhP199 1-Hr Full-Body Massage (Swedish) is only available from Monday to Thursday. A regular rate of PhP249 applies during weekends.

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Apple is on a roll as it announced the iPhone X, the iPhone 8, the iPhone 8 Plus, and the Apple Watch Series 3. The iPhone X, pronounced as iPhone Ten, features an all-new design covered in reinforced glass attached to a stainless steel frame. Its front is almost all display, packing a 5.8-inch Super Retina HD Display, which employs OLED technology. The display has a 2,436 x 1,125 resolution with infinite contrast, deep blacks, and color accurate. The screen also features Apple's True Tone Display, 3D Touch, and has support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Notably missing in front is the Touch ID fingerprint scanner. Instead, Apple throws in Face ID and a new TrueDepth camera system, which use an advanced array of sensors and software to recognize the owner's face to unlock the device. Naturally, Face ID can also be used for Apple Pay authentication.

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Under the hood, the iPhone X is a very powerful device. It is powered by a six-core SoC called A11 Bionic, which is composed of two high-performance and four low-power cores. The A11 Bionic chipset also has its own neural engine, in addition to the embedded M11 motion co-processor. Storage is still non-expandable and comes in two options: 64GB and 256GB. The iPhone X will run iOS 11 and will rely heavily on gestures because of the missing home button. Aside from Siri, Apple Pay, and the usual suite of iOS apps, Apple introduces a new feature called Animoji. It uses an array of face-scanning sensors that can animate cartoon characters using your facial features, including speech. Other physical features of the iPhone X include stereo speakers, IP67 dust and water resistance, Qi wireless charging, quick charging, usual suite of connectivity and wireless technology, and a Lightning port. Like the previous generation iPhones, the iPhone X also lacks the 3.5 mm headphone jack. Thankfully, an adapter is included in the box.

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Then we have the camera, where the iPhone X boasts not one but two 12-MP rear cameras, which it shares its configuration with the recently announced iPhone 8 Plus. There is a wide-angle 12-MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and another 12-MP telephoto sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and 2x optical zoom. The dual camera system also features dual optical image stabilization (OIS), quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync, Portrait Mode, and Portrait Lighting. The iPhone X is also capable of shooting 4K videos at 60 frames per second and slow motion 1080p Full HD videos at 240 frames per second. In front, a 7-MP front-facing TrueDepth camera can be found with an f/2.2 aperture, Retina flash, Animoji, Portrait Mode, and Portrait Lighting.

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With all these technological advances on board, the iPhone X will not be cheap. The base 64GB model will set you back $999 while the 256GB model will cost $1,1449. It will come in Silver and Space Gray color variants. It will be available for pre-order on October 23, 2017 and will ship beginning November 3, 2017.

Overshadowed by the announcement of the iPhone X, Apple also announced two new iPhones: the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus, hence skipping the "S" iteration of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus look very much like the iPhone 7 models from last year, except that they come with an all-glass back. This means that the iPhone 8 duo still have a physical home button with the Touch ID sensor embedded, IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, stereo speakers, and no headphone jack. When it comes to display, the iPhone 8 packs a 4.7-inch Retina HD display while the iPhone 8 Plus has a larger 5.5-inch Retina HD display. Both feature 3D Touch technology and True Tone display.

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When it comes to hardware, the iPhone 8 duo come with the same six-core A11 Bionic chipset that the iPhone X uses, with a neural engine and embedded M11 motion co-processor. The iPhone 8 duo will also come in 64GB and 256GB variants. They will run iOS 11 out of the box and come with the goodies iOS offers like Siri, Apple Pay, and tons of productivity apps. Apple said that battery capacity of both iPhones is about the same as that of its predecessors. This time around though, the iPhone 8 duo will support fast charging and Qi wireless charging. Then we have the camera, while the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus might seem to be using the camera setup from last year (12-MP rear camera and 7-MP front camera), Apple has actually used new sensors for both models. The iPhone 8 Plus will feature Portrait Mode and Portrait Lighting. Portrait Lighting comes in four modes: Natural Light, Studio Light, Contour Light, and Stage Light. As for video capture, the iPhone 8 duo can capture 4K videos at 60 frames per second and 1080p Full HD videos at 240 frames per second.

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The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will come in three color options: Gold, Silver, and Space Gray. The iPhone 8 will retail for $699 and $849 for the 64GB and 256GB variants, respectively, which is higher than last year's models. Meanwhile, the iPhone 8 Plus will cost you $799 for the 64GB model and $949 for the 256GB model. Both iPhones will be available for pre-order on September 15, 2017 and will hit the shelves on September 22, 2017.

Last but not the least, we have the Apple Watch Series 3. For its third generation, Apple stuck with the tried and tested original rectangular design. This time around though, the display of the Apple Watch doubles as an LTE antenna for cellular connectivity. This means that you can now make calls without the need of a smartphone. You can also stream music, receive messages, and whatnot without your iPhone. The Apple Watch Series 3 still comes with an OLED Retina display with Force Touch technology. Display resolution depends on the display size: a 38 mm Apple Watch packs 272 by 340 pixels while a 42 mm Apple Watch packs 312 by 390 pixels. Their brightness is up to 1,000 nits. Depending on the model, the smartwatch is protected by either Sapphire crystal (stainless steel and ceramic cases) or Ion-X glass (aluminum cases).

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Ticking inside the Apple Watch Series 3 is a new dual-core W2 processor, which is 70% faster than the previous model. Storage is 16GB for the cellular model and 8GB for the non-cellular model. Then there's watchOS 4, which comes with a plethora of new features. An improved Music app is also on board, which will automatically import new playlists from your Apple Music account. The new Apple smartwatches have a heart rate sensor and are water-resistant up to 50 meters. Apple also promises a battery life of up to 18 hours. The LTE model will cost $399 while the GPS-only model costs $329. It will be released on September 22, 2017 with pre-orders starting on September 15, 2017. Like previous Apple Watch generations, there will be special editions of the Series 3 like the Apple Watch Nike+, Apple Watch Hermes, and Apple Watch Edition.

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Xiaomi just unveiled the Mi MIX 2 and the Mi Note 3. Last year, the China-based company stunned us with the beautiful, bezel-less Mi MIX phablet. This year, Xiaomi continues to amaze us with the aluminum-clad Mi MIX 2. This time around it has a smaller 6-inch display with an LG G6-like 18:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution (2,160 x 1,080 pixels). This made the bottom bezels of the Mi MIX 2 even slimmer, with the front camera still situated at the bottom part. A notable change is the presence of the earpiece above the screen.

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Hardware-wise, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 packs an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset with 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB of non-expandable storage. It runs Android 7 Nougat with MIUI 9 on top. A rather smallish 3,400 mAh battery, which supports Quick Charge 3.0, will keep its lights on. As for the camera, the Mi MIX 2 sports a 12-MP Sony IMX386 primary camera with 4-axis optical image stabilization (OIS) and LED flash. Below it is a fingerprint scanner. As for the front-camera, it maxes out at 5-MP. Connectivity-wise, the Mi MIX 2 will support 43 wireless bands, including WCDMA in the US.

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A special edition of the Mi MIX 2 will also be announced, with its entire shell made out of ceramic. It will also have a whopping 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Its price is about $720. The regular Mi MIX 2 variants will retail from $506 to $613 depending on which configuration you get. Initial availability will be limited to China and some neighboring countries.

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Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 also arrived alongside the Mi MIX 2. Covered in glass attached to an aluminum frame, the Mi Note 3 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD of 1080p Full HD resolution. Ticking inside it is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset with 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB of non-expandable storage. It runs Android 7 Nougat with MIUI 9 on top and a 3,500 mAh battery keeps its lights on. Unlike the Mi MIX 2, the Mi Note 3 sports a dual camera setup with dual-LED flash. It has two 12-MP primary cameras - one regular sensor with 4K video capture, OIS and phase-detection auto-focus, and another one with 2x telephoto, and a 16-MP selfie camera. It also has a fingerprint scanner, Available in Black and Blue, the Mi Note 3 will retail starting at $444.

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In Vietnam, Samsung quietly introduced the Galaxy Tab A (2017) tablet. It has an 8-inch display with a 1,280 x 800 pixel resolution. Under the hood is a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with 2GB RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. It has a large 5,000 mAh battery and runs the aging Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box.

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Camera-wise, the Galaxy Tab A (2017) sports an 8-MP primary sensor and a 5-MP secondary sensor. Priced at $285, there's no word yet if it will become available outside of Vietnam.

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