On the same day Globe Telecom announced that it will roll out 5G services starting in 2019, Smart Communications demonstrated yet again its readiness to adopt 5G, the next-generation network technology that performs as much as 100 times faster than 4G.
Globe Telecom to roll out 5G services in 2019
The race to 5G in the Philippines is on. Globe Telecom today announced that it will start offering 5G services in 2019, one of the first carriers in the world to do so.
These are the Xiaomi dealers and service centers in PH
We get asked a lot about Xiaomi’s brick-and-mortar retail shops and service centers in the Philippines, so we’re publishing this to answer your questions.
These were the 10 bestselling smartphones in March 2018
Which smartphones ruled the global sales chart in March 2018? Were they the same devices that people bought in February?
Xiaomi Redmi 5A joins Top 6 Bestselling Smartphones in Q1 2018 list
Which smartphones became bestsellers in the first quarter of 2018? Which brands did well from January to March this year? Is the list a diversified one?
OPPO F7 is this Philippine retailer’s top-selling phone overall
Just how well did the OPPO F7, released on April 21 in the Philippines, do in local retail? Impressive, if we go by an announcement by one of the country’s biggest chains for mobile devices.
And the new top 10 smartphone companies are…
Counterpoint Research’s report for the first quarter of 2018 is in. And it shows an interesting detail.
OPPO’s new sub-brand name and 1st phone confirmed
We reported yesterday that OPPO will launch a new smartphone brand in India to compete directly with Xiaomi, currently the leading brand in the world’s second-largest smartphone market. Now, more details about that sub-brand have emerged.
OPPO to introduce new phone brand to take on Xiaomi — report
You probably didn’t see this coming. OPPO, the No. 3 mobile vendor in the Philippines in 2017, will launch a sub-brand in the world’s second-largest smartphone market, India.
Over P100M in Huawei P20 series sales made in 5 hours
That Huawei series that made waves when it toppled all the other smartphones reviewed by camera-testing site DxOMark? They’re finally available in the Philippines.
Uber agrees to sell Southeast Asia operations to Grab
It has long been rumored that Grab is in talks with Uber Technologies Inc. for a deal that could see the latter exiting yet another major market. Today, news agency Bloomberg says that Uber “has reached an agreement to sell its Southeast Asian ride-hailing business to rival Grab.”
Xiaomi now officially on Shopee Philippines
After setting up shop on Lazada and opening its flagship location in the Philippine capital, Xiaomi has found another home on yet another retail platform — Shopee Philippines.
Xiaomi’s PH flagship store now open. What you can buy there
Exactly a month after the opening of the first Mi Authorized Store at TriNoma in Quezon City, Xiaomi and Grimalkin Corporation inaugurated the first Mi flagship shop in the Philippines.
Dates set for Xiaomi PH relaunch, 2nd Mi store opening
Where are all the Philippine-based Xiaomi homies at? Gather around, we’ve got two good news for you.
And the top 5 smartphone companies in Southeast Asia are…
The latest International Data Corporation numbers for Southeast Asia are in.
Xiaomi just sold 300,000 Redmi Note 5 phones within 3 minutes
A little more than a week ago, Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India, which was an interesting move considering the brand, in case you didn’t know, is based in China, and has typically launched new products in its home turf.
Xiaomi’s 2nd authorized Mi Store in PH to open in March
Today’s opening of the first authorized Mi Store in the Philippines, located at the cinema level of TriNoma in Quezon City, signals the return of Xiaomi to the country.
Price list of products you can buy at 1st Xiaomi Mi Store in PH
Xiaomi formally reopened its doors to the Philippine market Saturday, February 17, with the launch of the first authorized Mi Store in the country.
Xiaomi Mi A1, other stuff to expect at 1st PH Mi Store opening
It’s almost time. Xiaomi’s first authorized Mi Store in the Philippines — located at TriNoma in Quezon City — is opening its doors to the public tomorrow, February 17.
LG quits world’s largest smartphone market, blames Chinese brands
LG is officially throwing in the towel on the world’s largest smartphone market amid consecutive financial losses over the previous quarters, the latest report from China confirmed.
Xiaomi lands in top 5 of world’s largest smartphone companies
It wasn’t even part of the world’s top five vendors in 2016. But by end-2017, Xiaomi toppled another brand to become the No. 5 smartphone company globally. No small feat, if you ask us.
Samsung making chips for mining bitcoins, other cryptocurrencies
Guess which tech giant is now into manufacturing cryptocurrency mining chips?
Xiaomi returning to the Philippines by Feb. — source
Heads-up, Xiaomi fans: The Chinese tech giant is officially returning to the Philippines soon, a company official familiar with Xiaomi’s domestic plans told Revü Philippines.
Selection of 3rd major telco in PH might be delayed
It seems that the selection of a third major telecommunications player in the Philippines will be delayed.
How to pay in installments on Lazada PH without a credit card
Lazada Philippines, in case you didn’t get the notice, now lets customers pay for their purchases in installments without a credit card or anything like it.