Just like at the top, the competition at the bargain basement of the Philippine smartphone space is also fierce. The POCO X3 NFC is a strong contender for the crown in the P10,000 (around $206 converted) range, boasting some impressive specs and a couple of surprising ones that most other phones at this price segment lack.
Realme Narzo 20 launching in the Philippines Nov 5
Not soon after completing the Realme 7 series in the Philippines with the release of the budget-friendly Realme 7i sporting a 90Hz screen, Realme today confirmed the launch date of a new smartphone line for the local market.
Apple Silicon MacBooks launching Nov 10 — report
Apple has sent out invites to its latest — and likely last — virtual event of 2020. The U.S. tech giant’s “One More Thing” launch has been scheduled for 10 a.m. PT on November 10 (2 a.m. November 11 in the Philippines) and will reportedly focus on the upcoming Macs with Apple-designed, ARM-based processors inside.
Xiaomi launches 20W fast charger for Apple iPhone 12 series
No charging brick? No problem. Apple is trying to save the environment, or at least appears to do so, by not including a power adapter and wired earphones in the iPhone 12 series packaging that’s 70% smaller than previous boxes. Of course, that won’t stop other companies from creating extra waste by selling chargers for the newest iPhones and some older models, which currently ship without power adapters and earphones.
Vivo Color Earphone with P549 ($11) price tag now in PH
The COVID-19 pandemic has made video-chat apps like Zoom and Google Meet a part of many people’s daily work and school lives. And if you’re in the market for an affordable yet stylish pair of basic earphones for voice and video calls, then Vivo might have something worth your consideration.
Huawei Mate 40 Pro scores over 720,000 in Antutu
Huawei has launched the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro Plus, and Mate 40 RS in its native China, following the series’ global debut last week.
Huawei resumes business with Sony, other hardware partners
Huawei being caught in the middle of a trade war between the United States and China has effectively left one of the biggest smartphone vendors in the world without a software partner in Google and global chip suppliers.
LoL: Wild Rift: iOS, Android open beta now live
The wait is over — for some people at least. The regional open beta for League of Legends: Wild Rift (see our review of this game here) is now live to all players in select countries, including the Philippines.
iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro in PH: How much, where to buy now
The first batch of Apple iPhone 12 series orders have started arriving in stores around the world for people who preordered the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro (the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max are scheduled to hit retailers beginning November 13).
Moto G 5G Plus is cheapest 5G phone announced in PH
Motorola is back in the Philippines after a long hiatus. Now, the Lenovo-owned smartphone brand has announced two phones in the country, namely the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus and the high-end Motorola RAZR 5G foldable.
OnePlus Nord N10 5G, Nord N100 priced from £179 ($233)
The OnePlus Nord‘s reign as the most affordable 5G phone from OnePlus has come to an end. The company today unveiled two new devices for its Nord series — both of which are cheaper than the OnePlus Nord, and one of them offers 5G connectivity.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i launched in PH as lightest GTX gaming laptop
Lenovo Philippines announced the latest Legion Slim 7i alongside the Legion Phone Duel gaming phone at the 2020 ESGS [Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit].
PH price of Lenovo Legion Phone Duel gaming phone revealed
There’s another gaming phone in town. And it should make serious mobile gamers sit up and take notice.
Vivo V20 Pro 5G review: Drop-dead-gorgeous camera phone
Vivo has launched its V20 series in the Philippines, consisting of the Vivo V20 SE, V20, and V20 Pro from bottom to top.
Huawei Mate 40 series launched: Price, specs, top features
Huawei has announced the Mate 40 series at a virtual event hosted by Huawei Consumer Business CEO and executive director Richard Yu. And as previously leaked, the Mate 40 lineup includes the Huawei Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and Mate 40 Pro Plus and Porsche Design Huawei Mate 40 RS.
Huawei Classic Backpack is built for business and travel
We recently published our video detailing the top reasons we think the newly released Huawei MateBook 14 2020 is now our work-from-home laptop of choice these days.
PH price of Realme 7i with 90Hz screen, 5,000mAh battery revealed
One of the most affordable smartphones with a high refresh rate is now official in the Philippines. Following the release of the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro, the company’s local arm has given us everything there is to know about the Realme 7i, including its pricing and availability.
OPPO Find X2, OPPO Watch League of Legends: Unboxing photos
League of Legends is in the news a lot these days, with excitement reaching fever pitch for the mobile version of the franchise. You probably already know that the 2020 World Championship (Worlds 2020) for League of Legends for PC is already in the bracket stage, meaning we’re just a few matches away from crowing a new LoL champion at the Summoner’s Cup.
Realme 7i first impressions: Swag for less
After launching in other countries and following the reveal of the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro in the Philippines, Realme will formally unveil the Realme 7i next. Its local price will be announced at the smartphone’s October 21 virtual launch event, which will be streamed on the company’s official Facebook page and YouTube channel.
LoL: Wild Rift regional open beta launches Oct 27
Just like that, the countdown for the public release of League of Legends: Wild Rift has begun. Riot Games today announced that the regional open beta will kick off in select markets by the end of the month.