We were in China for a few days to attend the global launch event of the Vivo NEX 3, the company’s latest flagship smartphone with a sharply curved screen, a 64-megapixel sensor, and pop-up camera for selfies. While it remains to be seen if Vivo will bring the new NEX to the Philippines, we did see one other phone that might interest you.
Vivo TWS Earphone with high specs, affordable price launched
Vivo has launched its first true wireless earphones, joining the likes of Apple, Samsung, and Huawei in the increasingly popular device segment. Simply dubbed the Vivo TWS Earphone, the Bluetooth earbuds were introduced alongside the Vivo NEX 3 flagship smartphone.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro, Mi Mix 4 launching Sept 24: What we know so far
If you’re still looking for a reasonably priced flagship smartphone to purchase sometime soon, you might want to hold off for what Xiaomi will be announcing this month.
Vivo NEX 3: First sample pictures and videos
Vivo has announced the NEX 3 in its native China. Shipping is scheduled to start September 21st, but Vivo is already taking preorders for the flagship smartphone. The base 4G version with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage costs ¥4,998 (around P36,990 or $707).
Vivo NEX 3 with 64MP circular triple cam, waterfall screen launched
Earlier this year, Vivo showed off the APEX 2019 concept smartphone, which is one of the first devices to debut without any ports or buttons. Since its introduction, Vivo has worked hard to build upon the idea of a seamless smartphone and what a commercial release might look like.
OPPO A9 2020: Sample pictures shot on the new quad-cam phone
Preorders for the OPPO A9 2020, which is set to launch alongside the OPPO A5 2020, have started in the Philippines. Customers who pre-purchase the phone will receive a Bluetooth headset worth P2,099 (around $40) when it releases in Marine Green and Space Purple colors on September 28.
iPhone 11 series gets highest benchmark scores in Antutu, Geekbench
When Apple announced the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max earlier this month, the U.S. technology company claimed the A13 Bionic chip that powers all three has the fastest CPU and GPU ever in a smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A20s specs, PH prices
Samsung Philippines’ Galaxy family just keeps on growing. It has launched the Samsung Galaxy A10s and Galaxy A20s alongside the A30s and A50s midrangers.
Samsung Galaxy A30s, A50s get pricing, release date in PH
Samsung Philippines has new A series midrange phones in town, and both are likely to be an interesting presence in their segment. The company today announced the Samsung Galaxy A30s and Galaxy A50s for the local market.
iPhone 11 now official. See its prices, specs, release date
A report from IHS Markit Technology indicates that the Apple iPhone XR was the bestselling smartphone in the first half of 2019, with shipments pegged at 26.9 million units worldwide. Its successor, the newly announced iPhone 11, could prove to be even more attractive — and therefore higher selling than the last year’s popular, lower-cost iPhone.
Meet the iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max. Specs, prices here
Apple today launched the successors to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, alongside the iPhone 11 and a bunch of other new products and services to keep you happy within the U.S. tech giant’s walled garden.
Nintendo Switch Lite in PH: Preorder info, possible price
The Nintendo Switch Lite is launching September 20 worldwide — just in time for the holiday-shopping season. The new handheld console, which, as the name suggests, is not meant to be the successor to the current Switch, will also be available in the Philippines this month.
Updated Huawei P30 Pro with 2 new colors, Android 10 now official
While we wait for Huawei’s announcement of the Mate 30 series on September 19, the tech giant unveiled a refreshed Huawei P30 Pro draped in two new two-tone finishes at IFA 2019. The annual tech convention in Berlin also became the jump-off point for the new Kirin 990 processor with an integrated 5G chip, which will be used to power the Mate 30.
Huawei Nova 5T vs Samsung Galaxy A70 vs OPPO Reno
Huawei recently announced the Nova 5T in the Philippines, marking a return to form for one of the best-value smartphone series on the local market. We’ve published our review of the Huawei Nova 5T, and we recommend that you check it out if you’re looking for a new handset that ticks most boxes without costing a small fortune.
NBA 2K20 for Android, iOS out now. Gameplay, requirements
Another year, another NBA 2K. 2K Inc. has returned with the latest installment of its long-running NBA 2K basketball series for another round of realistic NBA gameplay and improved visuals.
Honor Play 3 gets lower price, 48MP triple cameras
The original Honor Play released last year features a mix of excellent specs and bargain pricing. It launched at a price of P15,990 or around $308 in the Philippines and was, at the time, considered one of the best-value smartphones on the market.
Apple iPhone 6 only P11,990 ($230) at Lazada 9.9 sale
The Lazada 9.9 Big Discovery Sale is scheduled for September 9, with discounts of up to 90% on over a whopping 9 million deals across the ecommerce platform. What’s more, you don’t have to wait until September 9 to find out which items to seriously consider when the sale goes live.
Apple iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max: What we know so far
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Apple has sent out invitations to its next iPhone event happening on September 10 in the United States (September 11 in the Philippines).
Honor 9x with Kirin 810, pop-up camera coming to PH
We exclusively reported earlier this month that the new Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro could be coming to the Philippines soon after a moderator of the brand’s Facebook group in the country shared a teaser image hinting at the duo’s local launch.
Huawei Nova 5T review: Shines like a supernova
For years, the Huawei Nova series has been the tech giant’s best-selling range of mobile devices in the Philippines and other markets, perhaps to the surprise of many who didn’t see how a Chinese brand could threaten the dominance of Apple and Samsung right away.