Huawei will update 17 devices to Android Q amid an impending trade ban that prevents Google from selling Android licenses to the company.
Globe makes history with 1st 5G service in Southeast Asia
High-speed 5G internet is here in the Philippines. Globe Telecom has announced the first commercial 5G service in the Philippines for residential and business customers, achieving its 2018 goal of rolling it out by the second quarter of 2019.
OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition review: Built for speed & photography
We attended the OPPO Innovation Event 2019 in Barcelona last February and saw the world’s first camera system with a 10x hybrid zoom firsthand. We took some pictures with it in a controlled environment. It was also confirmed during the gathering that the first OPPO phone with 10x zoom capabilities would appear in its next top-of-the-line offering.
Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 to be released in the Philippines?
We’ve reported that in support of Huawei, dealers and retailers in the Philippines will offer a special warranty program where customers can have their units fully refunded if Google apps, such as the Play Store and YouTube, stop functioning on their device within two years of purchasing it.
Huawei Nova 5i Pro, Huawei 5 Pro show up on online store
Huawei will host a big smartphone event on June 21 in China, where the technology giant is expected to debut the upcoming Nova 5 series. We’re pretty sure the Nova 5i and Nova 5 will be announced that day, and we’ve already written about these Huawei handsets.
OPPO Reno hands-on review: Ace hardware with a pop-up camera
The OPPO Reno, the company’s latest flagship series with a wedge-shaped pop-up camera, will launch in the Philippines June 19. We can confirm that two phones will be announced — there’s the standard Reno and the more specced-out Reno 10x Zoom Edition with 10x hybrid zoom and 60x digital zoom.
Official: Xiaomi Mi 9T, global version of Redmi K20
The Xiaomi Mi 9T has been launched in Europe, along with the Mi Smart Band 4 wearable, which features a color OLED screen and new band options.
Samsung Galaxy M40 with SD 675 priced at roughly $287
The new Samsung Galaxy M40 has been launched in India, and it’s arguably the most competitive Samsung smartphone in the midrange yet — even next to Xiaomi and Realme handsets.
OPPO Reno series launching in PH June 19. Here’s the base price
The new OPPO Reno series, which debuted in April earlier this year, will launch June 19th in the Philippines.
These phones and accessories are up to 80% off at the Tech RedTag Sale
We all love a good bargain. If you’re looking for great deals on smartphones and tech accessories, you should head on over to the V-Mall lobby at the Greenhills Shopping Center in San Juan City for the 820 Group’s first-ever Tech RedTag Sale.
Look: Ford Everest combines muscular charm, rugged performance
The latest Ford Everest is one of the most visible vehicles currently plying Philippine roads, as its winning combination of muscular charm and rugged performance seems to have won over families looking for a seven-seater SUV of this size.
Look: Xiaomi Mi 9T goes on sale in PH ahead of launch
Xiaomi will formally launch its Mi 9T series next week, June 12, likely through a live stream since the venue of the event was left off the announcement.
Huawei Y5 2019 review: A refined budget phone
The Huawei Y5 2019, the company’s latest entry-level smartphone, quietly launched this week, and is now on sale in the Philippines through Shopee. And in case you’re wondering, yes, it does come with the Play Store and some core Google apps preinstalled.
Redmi K20 Pro: How to install Play Store, Google apps on it
The Redmi K20 Pro is currently one of the most sought-after devices, and for good reason: It combines the best specs you can get on the market with an ultra-aggressive pricing strategy that will make you question how much you need to spend on a top-tier handset.
Xiaomi Mi 9T (Redmi K20 or Pocophone F2?) retail box spotted
A recent post by Xiaomi suggested that the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro could launch under a different name, possibly as the Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro under Xiaomi’s own label, as earlier speculated by a Polish website.
Realme C2 review: Good looks and more on a budget
Realme, which started as an OPPO sub-brand and made its local debut in November 2018, really deserves a round of applause for making all the noise it has made in around six months of operations in the Philippines.
Huawei asks court for fast resolution to ‘illegal’ US trade ban
Huawei, through chief legal officer Song Liuping, today called for a quick end to the state-imposed ban that prevents American companies from buying and licensing products and technology to the Chinese OEM.
RedmiBook 14 is a MacBook clone at less than half the price
As earlier reported, Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has branched out to PC with the launch of its first laptop in the RedmiBook 14. The notebook was unveiled alongside the top-end Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones and the Redmi 7A budget handset.
Redmi K20, K20 Pro with flagship specs, low prices now official
Redmi’s first true flagship smartphone is here, following an event in China that marked the debut of the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro, as well as the Redmi 7A, which was announced earlier, and the RedmiBook 14 laptop.
Could this be Huawei OS’ international name?
Amid China’s ongoing trade war with the United States and Google’s recent suspension of Huawei’s Android license, the world’s No. 2 smartphone maker recently confirmed that it is indeed working on its own operating system in the event that it could no longer use Google’s OS for future devices.