uspend any thoughts of Lenovo as a smartphone company momentarily. It’s important, because the Beijing-headquartered giant that acquired IBM’s PC business in 2005 excels in making devices designed for productivity first and foremost — and it has for years. Its latest product, the Lenovo Yoga Book, prides itself on tradition, on a heritage of storied engineering. But it’s also a bet on the future of portable and productive computing.
IFA 2016: Huawei Nova, Nova Plus take on ASUS ZenFone 3
he ASUS ZenFone 3’s got company. At this year’s IFA consumer-electronics show in Berlin, Germany, Huawei launched two midrange smartphones that share much of the same specs as ASUS’ latest offering. Meet the Huawei Nova and Nova Plus.
IFA 2016: Sony Xperia XZ, X Compact aim to outshoot competition
ony announced a new flagship at the IFA 2016 in Berlin, Germany, alongside the next refresh of its fairly popular Compact line of smartphones. Leading the way for the Japanese electronics maker from now (till probably the next IFA) are the Sony Xperia XZ and X Compact.
IFA 2016: Behold the world’s first curved laptop
aiwanese manufacturer Acer seems to have pulled out all the stops for the gaming laptop that it just unveiled at this year’s IFA consumer-electronics show in Berlin, Germany. Called the Acer Predator 21X, the notebook will go down in history as the world’s first laptop with a curved screen, if you’ve been searching for gaming laptops and hardware to maximise your gaming experience then look no more your search is over.
Acer Aspire V3 laptop for Hello Kitty lovers now in PH
ALLING all Hello Kitty fans in the Philippines! What could be the laptop of your dreams is already available in major retailers and Acer concept stores nationwide. Say hi to the Acer Aspire V3 Hello Kitty limited-edition notebook.
Lenovo K6 Note to go head to head with ASUS ZenFone 3 Max in PH
T’S coming soon. The smartphone that was launched with the Lenovo K6 and K6 Power at IFA 2016 in Berlin will finally be launched in the Philippines on March 2. Meet the Lenovo K6 Note (click for complete specs).
Sony Xperia XZ, another Note 7 alternative, launched in PH
NOTHER Samsung Galaxy Note 7 alternative just launched in the Philippines. This time, we’re looking at the flagship phone Sony had announced at IFA 2016 in Berlin on September 1, the Sony Xperia XZ.
HONOR V Purse foldable now a reality, priced from $822
The HONOR foldable concept phone that made heads turn at the IFA 2023 technology show in Berlin, Germany, is finally a commercial product.
Vivo Y73 to get P1,000 price cut in PH starting May 1
Good news to those who have been eyeing the Vivo Y73: The smartphone will get a markdown in the Philippines soon.
Honor Magic 2 to slug it out with Xiaomi Mi MIX 3
It looks like two of the fastest-growing smartphone brands are at it again. Huawei, through its sub-brand Honor, and Xiaomi are about to go head to head in the next few months.
LG V40 5-camera smartphone: What has been rumored so far
The LG V30S ThinQ and V35 ThinQ are essentially minor updates to the V30 from last year. They’re unexciting from a sequel standpoint, and LG seems to be aware of this as well, based on information that has come to light involving the V30’s true and legitimate successor, which has been named the LG V40 for now. But it could be called the LG V40 ThinQ, who knows.
New OPPO Find X TVC, teasers, leaks reveal specs, notch
The OPPO Find X TV commercial has finally debuted in China, just hours before the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia kickoff. The timing is great, considering the TVC stars Brazilian Neymar, the world’s highest-paid football player.
Globe vs PLDT vs Converge ICT: Our experience so far
AST wired internet is already available in the Philippines, with Globe Telecom and PLDT, the country’s telecom duopoly, stepping forward with their respective fiber-powered offers. Then there’s Converge ICT, a relatively new — and unproven — option for residential owners.
Uh-oh, ASUS might kill this product line due to poor sales
SUS debuted its first ZenWatch with much fanfare at IFA 2014 in Berlin, Germany. Back then, the company proudly said that the product “raised the bar on what users should expect from wearable devices, showcasing the power of the ASUS ‘design thinking’ philosophy and ushering in a new era of true luxury and sophistication.”
Nintendo Switch: Your questions answered
INTENDO just unveiled the Switch in its native Japan. It was met with oohs and aahs and hand claps from spectators, as expected, but it also armed critics with plenty of skepticism over whether it can truly make Nintendo relevant again in this generation.
18-carat, limited-edition phone from China draws ire of internet
E’VE seen a few ostentatious smartphones firsthand — iPhones encased in gaudy gold casings and Vertu handsets made of titanium immediately come to mind. None of them, however, have been scorned by the internet quite like this Forbidden City-themed item from China, which appropriately costs a king’s ransom. To a fault, obviously.
8 of the best Great Christmas Sale deals on Lazada
ALL us Santa’s little helpers. With Lazada Philippines holding its Grand Christmas Sale promo till December 12, 2016, as part of its Online Revolution activity, we scoured the site to look for the best gadget deals, so you won’t have to.
LTE speed in PH improves, but still one of world’s slowest — report
IRELESS-COVERAGE mapping company OpenSignal’s latest State of LTE report is out. The good news? Data taken between July to September 2016 showed that average download 4G connection speed in the Philippines increased from 6Mbps in the fourth quarter of 2015 to 7.27Mbps this time. The bad news? We still lagged behind most other countries in the world.
Your 5-minute video could win you $30,000 with GIFF
t’s not every day your 5-minute video could win you $30,000 or about P1.4 million. Globe Telecom, through its film-production arm Globe Studios, gives you and other amateur filmmakers the opportunity to showcase your work and make money at the same time, as it kicked off its call for entries to the Globe Independent Film Festival’s 5-minute video challenge.