Realme Philippines has announced that the Realme Narzo 30A will be launched locally at 6 p.m. March 25, adding yet another budget challenger to its growing family of value-positioned Android smartphones. The event will be livestreamed on the brand’s official Facebook and YouTube pages.
BDO Pay: How to set it up on your smartphone
Modern finance tools like digital-only banks, mobile wallets, and payment platforms are more popular than ever — and they’re only getting bigger. BDO, one of the biggest banks in the Philippines, is the latest name to throw its hat into the ring with the launch of BDO Pay, a new mobile wallet accessible through your smartphone, similar to GCash and PayMaya.
You still have time to get up to 40% off Logitech products
If you’re eyeing a gaming gear upgrade this month, like, say, a gaming mouse or headset, Logitech Philippines has you covered.
Huawei One Price Repair back to let you save on repair costs
The Huawei One Price Repair program in the Philippines is live again — this time, until March 31, 2021. In case you’re not aware, this limited-time promotion lets you purchase spare parts for select Huawei devices at discounted prices for a limited time, allowing you to, say, replace the screen, motherboard, back cover, or battery of your phone at a fixed reduced cost.
POCO X3 Pro launching March 30 in India, March 22 globally?
According to its official social channels, POCO will announce its latest flagship smartphone, most likely the POCO X3 Pro, in India March 30. In a statement, the company’s Indian arm earlier suggested it won’t release its upcoming high-end phone under the F series, revealing instead that its next release will “not be an F by name but by game!”
Alleged Realme GT Neo spotted with Dimensity 1200, curved screen
Realme announced its latest flagship smartphone earlier this month, but it sure isn’t done with the GT line just yet. After the Realme GT launch, the former OPPO sub-brand teased another high-end model, this time dubbed the Realme GT Neo for the Chinese market, equipped with MediaTek’s top-of-the-line Dimensity 1200 SoC.
Realme 8, Realme 8 Pro to debut March 24 in India
Realme‘s follow-up to the 7 series will debut March 24 in India, the company has confirmed via a teaser video. Like previous generations, there will be two new smartphones in the lineup composed of the Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro.
Redmi Note 10: We test the first SD 678 phone in PH
Xiaomi Philippines has launched the Redmi Note 10 on the local market for as low as P8,490 (around $175). Recall that the global model is composed of four phones — the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 5G, Redmi Note 10S, and Redmi Note 10 Pro.
OPPO Find X3 Pro review: Too good not to share
Last year’s Find X2 Pro was an underrated Android phone. It had style and a gorgeous tapered display; it offered powerful cameras; and its performance was at the top of the charts at the time of its release. It was close to a complete flagship and, in our opinion, a better option than its Samsung rival. Yet, for some reason, it didn’t get the attention it deserved.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 series launched. See prices, specs here
The latest iteration in the ROG Phone series is here, much earlier than usual. But hey, you can say that about almost all smartphone flagships that launched the past couple of months. And if you ask the people at ASUS, they don’t see any problem with their newest gaming phone getting pushed out the pipeline earlier than what we’re used to.
Vivo X60 series with SD 870 to debut March 22 in Malaysia
Vivo has revealed that on March 22, it will unveil its latest X60 series in Malaysia, one of the brand’s key markets. You might recall that the company’s local arm earlier teased the local launch of the Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro in the Philippines, so the wait shouldn’t be too much longer now.
Realme Watch S Pro: Top features to get you excited
Realme recently expanded its smart ecosystem in the Philippines, following the launch of the Realme Smart TV, which is available in 32- and 43-inch sizes, as well as the Realme Watch S Pro smartwatch earlier this month.
DITO SIM card: Everything you need to know
DITO Telecommunity’s commercial 4G and 5G services are expected to launch today, March 8, in the Philippines, with the initial rollout covering 15 pilot areas in Metro Cebu and Metro Davao.
DITO to offer unlimited data, calls, SMS for P199 at launch
DITO Telecommunity, the Philippines’ third telecom operator, recently announced it will offer 4G and 5G services in the country beginning March 8, albeit in limited locations. Its networks will initially cover areas in Mindanao and Visayas, with the rollout expected to reach 17 key cities and municipalities including Cebu City and Davao City.
RedMagic 6 series has fastest screen, up to 18GB RAM
RedMagic has announced the Tencent Edition RedMagic 6 series for the Chinese market, with two new models in tow — the RedMagic 6 and RedMagic 6 Pro. Both arrive as the world’s first phones with a 165Hz screen. On top of that, the most premium model in the lineup is the first commercial phone ever equipped with 18GB of RAM. Crazy.
Redmi Note 10 Pro, Note 10S, Note 10 5G, Note 10 now official
Following weeks of leaks and rumors surrounding its latest mainstream smartphones, Xiaomi‘s Redmi today unveiled the Redmi 10 series on the global stage. The reveal came on the heels of the Redmi Note 10 launch event in India, where the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 broke cover bearing AMOLED screens and quad rear cameras.
Realme GT 5G with SD 888, 120Hz OLED screen now official
After weeks of teasing and a long string of rumors, Realme has finally debuted its latest — and fastest — flagship offering in 2021. The Realme GT 5G is now official, and unsurprisingly, many of the leaks leading up to the official reveal proved to be true.
PH students can now apply for P50,000 gadget loan from LandBank
The Land Bank of the Philippines recently announced it has expanded the coverage of its Interim Students’ Loan for Tuitions towards Upliftment of Education for the Development of the Youth or I-Study lending program to students, allowing them to borrow up to P50,000 (around $1,030) to purchase devices, such as smartphones and laptops, for online classes.
DJI FPV world’s 1st FPV drone for novice pilots. PH price here
DJI today introduced the DJI FPV, a new hybrid drone that claims to “redefine flying” by offering users first-person perspective, giving them the sensation of flight (on steroids, might we add) through low-latency HD goggles and combining the mobility and speed of racing drones with the ease-of-use of consumer models.
Realme Smart TV review: Quality Android TV experience
Realme entered the smartphone scene in 2018 as an underdog with huge potential. Now, in 2021, the former OPPO sub-brand is currently one of the top mobile brands in the Philippines and in the region after seeing exponential year-on-year growth since its inception.