CHERRY Philippines has officially debuted a new product, the Groove Pro Speaker. It is designed for people who are fond of camping, travelling, and hiking.The Groove Pro Speaker comes with a 2400mAh battery and an IPX4 water resistance rating, making it the perfect choice for outdoor activities.Users can also connect two Groove Pro Units via Bluetooth because of its TWS function.This device retails for only 1,300 pesos, and is available on CHERRY Shop, Shopee, and Lazada. If you want to know more, you may visit these sites: CHERRY Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.phShopee: https://bit.ly/CherryPhShopeeLazada: https://bit.ly/CherryPhLazada
Author: Dawn Solano
Dawn Solano
Content Producer for PhilSTAR Tech
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