HAT’S this we hear that the Huawei Mate 9 will have a curved-screen variant, just like Samsung’s Edge smartphones and the already dead Galaxy Note 7?
ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser now available in PH
E were wrapped up in the stream of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 updates that we almost missed an announcement that may excite mobile-photography enthusiasts: The ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser is already available in the Philippines.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is dead. Here are 9 alternatives
S we had hoped, Samsung finally halted sales and exchanges of Galaxy Note 7 units after replacement phones are still overheating and catching fire. With the device practically done, what are your options this time? Which smartphone should you consider buying? We listed nine alternatives for you.
Samsung should stop selling Galaxy Note 7 after new round of explosions
week ago, we laid out some reasons many Filipino Samsung Galaxy Note 7 users might still prefer to get the “safe” Note 7 to another phone — barring a “new round of explosions.” Today, whether that’s still true or not, we believe Samsung should stop selling the device altogether.
Coming to PH soon: Motorola Moto Z modular phone, G4, or G4 Plus?
OTOROLA Philippines has been dropping hints that it will bring new Moto phones to the country soon. Since October 4, the Lenovo-owned company has already posted three teasers on its Facebook page. Which models could they be? We’re willing to be they’re the Motorola Moto Z and Moto G4 or G4 Plus.
PH has second-worst internet speed in Asia Pacific in Q2 2016 — report
OOD news: The Philippines did not have the worst broadband-internet connection speed in Asia Pacific in the second quarter of 2016. Bad news: It was second to the last in the ranking.
Why Filipinos might still opt for a ‘safe’ Samsung Galaxy Note 7
T was like a scene from a horror movie for tech enthusiasts. Every few hours starting end of August, we heard of a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploding until finally, the world’s largest smartphone vendor announced a global recall of its new flagship mobile device. Billions of dollars got wiped off the company’s market value; tech shares in other firms were sold to raise cash; Note 7s were banned from flights; recall processes got bungled, particularly in the U.S.; the arch-rival’s iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were launched… It was as if Samsung couldn’t catch a lucky break.
Huawei Mate 9 details leak ahead of expected November 3 launch
HE invitations are out. Huawei has sent out invites to a November 3 event in Munich, Germany, where the company is expected to reveal its beast of a new flagship phone — if rumor mills are to be believed.
When the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will go on sale in PH again
week ago, we called Samsung Electronics Philippines‘ hotline to ask when the tech giant will resume selling the Galaxy Note 7 in the country. They didn’t have an answer then, but this morning, a representative confirmed that it will only be in a few days’ time.
Xiaomi’s Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus offer ‘best’ specs at low prices
AUNCH a device whose specs can match or outdo the competition and offer it at a much lower price. That’s classic Xiaomi. And that’s how the Chinese company played the game again today, as it introduced two new flagship smartphones that cost as low as 1,999 yuan ($300 or P14,500). It’s a move abandoned by ASUS, which now offers its traditionally affordable ZenFone devices at a higher price.
Leaked files show Samsung Galaxy S8 could be a gaming beast
ith serious Galaxy Note 7 battery issues hounding Samsung, it’s understandable the Korean company would want to release the Samsung Galaxy S8 earlier than usual. Leaked documents say the tech giant’s next flagship phone will be powered by an Exynos 8895 processor — and the CPU will be paired with not just any other GPU.
Here are initial sample photos taken in iPhone 7 Plus’ Portrait mode
he first iOS 10.1 developer beta update has rolled out to public-beta testers, and with it comes the Portrait mode Apple promised will go live for all iPhone 7 Plus users later this year.
Research firm says this is how much it costs to make an iPhone 7
he 32GB variant of the Apple iPhone 7 officially sells for $649 or roughly P31,000, but did you know that making the device costs only about 35 percent of that price? If IHS Markit is to be believed, that is.
Where to buy the Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus in PH now
oday’s release of the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus in parts of the world not named the Philippines doesn’t mean you can’t be one of the first in the country to get the new iPhone. You can — but for a price.
Waze reveals this PH city is worst place to be a driver (hint: it’s not Manila)
t’s out. Traffic app Waze has released its second Driver Satisfaction Index, an annual study of the driving experience of its users in 38 countries and 235 metros, and the result is surprising.
iPhone 7 is fastest smartphone, demolishes competition — Antutu
he Apple iPhone 7 may not be out yet, but it’s now being tagged as the fastest smartphone you can buy after a benchmark test shows it beats the competition by a mile.
Leading PH airlines ban Samsung Galaxy Note 7 use on flights
e knew it was only a matter of time. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines have joined other carriers around the world that ban the use of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on their flights until further notice.
Recall program: How to replace your Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in PH
ess than a week after issuing a recall of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 units over exploding batteries, Samsung Electronics Philippines has announced details of its replacement program. This, despite no cases of battery fires being recorded in the country.
iPhone 7, 7 Plus launch is Apple’s most exciting in years
oll out the red carpet; the iPhone 7 — along with its bigger brother, the iPhone 7 Plus — is here, and it is everything we expected it to be: an Apple device with zero “effs” given to people who complained when they got wind of rumors that this year’s iPhone won’t have a headphone jack.
LG V20 officially out; see how it compares with LG V10, G5
he phone that the LG G5 should and could have been is finally out. And it couldn’t have come at a better time. The 5.7-inch LG V20, the first device with Android Nougat out of the box, may just be what LG Electronics needs after the G5 “did not meet the expectations of the market” — which is the company’s nicer way of saying the smartphone is not selling well.
