MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Telecommuting will continue to be the norm of business in the Philippines as the country continues to grapple with the pandemic and its impact on various industries. But with a year and a half working in recalibrated operations, a significant rise in the preference of Filipinos for remote working and hybrid set-ups has been observed. A recent study conducted by SEEK Asia (parent company of JobStreet), Boston Consulting Group, and The Network titled “Decoding Global Ways of Working” has surveyed 5,000 Filipinos from commercial industries to establish the sentiment of the local workforce on the long-lasting impact of the global health challenge to work. It was shown in the study that up to 49% workers in the Philippines prefer going completely remote, while the rest can manage a combination of remote and onsite work.
This trend is foreseen to go even into the post-pandemic era as most industries from the world over nod at the idea of breaking down face-to-face set-ups to accommodate a much more agile and hybrid interface.
HUAWEI, to make Filipinos more adaptable to the constantly changing reality, has recently launched a tech workhorse that meets the demands of telecommuting. The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6 packs a bevy of industry-leading features that make it a fitting addition to the work arsenal of Filipino creatives and rainmakers.
A Productivity Ecosystem Brought by Seamless Synergy
Working from home has a lot of perks— among which are being able to enjoy the comforts of one’s home and escaping the hassle of traffic and daily commute in the metro. However, sans physical interface, setting up a work area is no longer a job order away. But Filipinos need not worry about mounting a smart working environment. Productivity and work efficiency can be achieved by having an assemblage of synergistic devices that make up one super device.
In modern workplaces, workers usually need to handle multiple heavy tasks at the same time. Using multiple applications can be overwhelming and can compromise productivity if only one screen is available. This is why multiple screens in the work area is a common setup for those working from home. Addressing this need is the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6’s support of the new tablet-PC Multi-screen Collaboration.
Tablet-PC Multi-screen Collaboration can be set up in the PC Manager on a HUAWEI laptop. Once connected, users can flexibly drag and drop files between the tablet and PC screens. Both devices can share the keyboard and mouse for efficient work and creativity.
Under the Tablet-PC Multi-screen Collaboration, there are three modes available: Mirror, Extend and Collaborate.
Mirror mode:
The laptop interface is duplicated onto the tablet, showing exactly the same content. The 2nd generation HUAWEI M-Pencil can not only be used for handling tablet tasks, but it can sign, add comments and draw for PC tasks. This scenario would not be unfamiliar with professional designers. They used to buy a digital drawing panel and a stylus pen for sketching. Under tablet-PC Multi-screen Collaboration, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro turns into a digital panel, while the bundled 2nd generation HUAWEI M-Pencil serves as a powerful tool.
Extend mode:
The tablet serves as the additional display for the PC to have more space to display content. When the user is working on the PC, he/she can open another window on the tablet for easy reference, especially when doing comparison.
Collaborate mode:
Users can use the computer mouse to drag and drop selected text, image, and files between two devices. Tedious steps are no longer needed for transmission. Thanks to the tablet-PC Multi-screen Collaboration, users can directly use the PC’s mouse to drag and drop files, such as images, videos, audio files, documents, etc., between the two devices, which is easier and more straightforward.
Through the tablet-PC Multi-screen Collaboration, the next-generation HUAWEI MatePad Pro can serve as a tablet and an additional display, as well as a convenient drawing panel.
A Portable Workhorse on its Own
A huge advantage to subscribing to hybrid work setups is the capacity to work anywhere. Productivity is no longer measured by office time-ins nor in-person reporting. This is why modern-day careerists need a tech workhorse that can do the job anywhere.
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6, powered by the fastest Kirin Processor 9000E, is made to handle intense multitasking without the worries of lagging or downtimes. Its HUAWEI OLED FullView Display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio — the highest in the world — also brings a suitable viewing experience for users that review and go through documents and creative output daily. Users can also download a plethora of essential productivity and creativity apps through the AppGallery and Petal Search Widget, such as Microsoft Office, WPS, ZOOM Meetings, and Filmora Go.
Complementing these industry-leading features of the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6 are two accessories that allow the premium tablet to stand on its own as a preferable workhorse— the HUAWEI M-Pencil 2nd Generation and the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Tablet.
Precision is paramount for a stylus pen. To realise higher precision, the new 2nd generation HUAWEI M-Pencil sports a hemispherical tip, ensuring smooth and accurate writing when using its side edge to write. And for the first time, an ultra-thin pin is used to make sure the interchangeable tip is firmly attached to the housing, minimising the chance that the tip is disconnected while the user is writing with the stylus. The 2nd generation HUAWEI M-Pencil can also accurately differentiate between 4,096 levels of force, allowing users to draw beautiful curves, thick or thin, without the gnarly jagged edges, and various shades of colours.
The 2nd generation HUAWEI M-Pencil features a redesigned touch experience. Touch IC and a wrap-around sensor provide 360° invisible touch control. Users can also double-tap the barrel to switch between brushes. The user can even customise the “double tap to switch” gesture in the settings to control other functions.
When not using the stylus, users can simply attach it to either of the longer sides of the HUAWEI MatePad Pro. The strong magnetic connection ensures secure storage while also helping to keep the stylus charged.
Another key accessory to the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6 is the new smart magnetic keyboard. It has the magnetic holder and Bluetooth connectivity. It also supports wireless charging for an enduring battery life. The new HUAWEI Smart Keyboard brings many other impressive features:
- Full-sized keyboard for easy typing with two hands
- The keys on the keyboard have adequate spacing between each other, and all feature 1.3mm key travel to offer a comfortable and responsive typing experience. The improved smart keyboard ensures a relaxing user experience despite typing for long periods of time.
- Typing efficiency is improved thanks to the addition of keys such as the Fn key, as well as the support for multiple shortcuts.
Pricing and Availability
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6 is now available in the Philippines for Php 55,999. The last promo bundle will be running from July 19 to 31. Customers just need to add Php 1 to get Php 13,998 worth of premium freebies. This includes a HUAWEI M-Pencil 2nd Generation worth Php 5,999, a HUAWEI Smart Keyboard worth Php 7,999.
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6 is available on the official HUAWEI Online Store, and flagship stores on Lazada and Shopee. Customers may also visit HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide to have a full look at the newest HUAWEI tablet.
