Huawei‘s smartphone business is still in a pickle amid a trade dispute between the United States and China, which has left one of the world’s largest smartphone vendors without access to global chip suppliers, for one.
Realme now PH’s No. 1 phone brand. See the top 5 in Q3 2020
One market-research firm’s most recent report on the local smartphone market is in, and we’re basically seeing the same players in the rankings as the last time — only their spots changed.
Xiaomi, OPPO to launch Samsung Exynos-based phones, report says
Samsung may be at the top of the smartphone rankings, but it’s a different case for its mobile application processor, based on market-research firm Counterpoint’s report.
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.
In Q3 2020, Xiaomi enters top 3 for 1st time in phone rankings
Apple, Huawei, and Samsung. Recently, we see these three smartphone vendors slug it out at the top in the quarterly global rankings. But the third quarter of 2020 is different, according to market-research firm Canalys.
Affordable school bus WiFi service launched in Manila
Almost 24 million students are currently enrolled in public and private schools nationwide, more than the Department of Education’s target for this school year.
GOMO is first fully digital telco in the Philippines
There’s a new telco in town, and it happens to be the Philippines’ first fully digital one.
Cable maintenance: PLDT/Smart, Globe, Converge, SKY advisories
Internet users in the Philippines might be in for a long week as internet service providers are bracing for the impact of emergency maintenance activities on a submarine cable system that connects South East Asia with the United States.
Huawei Store Online Philippines to open Sept 23
We’re stating the obvious: 2020 will end up as a year when proven methods of doing things are challenged. The COVID-19 pandemic’s effect is clear, with the shift to digital taking place on many fronts. It is, after all, a matter of survival.
Sharp laptop, Android TV launched in PH as part of 108th anniv
There’s much to be said about a company that’s more than a century old and is still going strong. Case in point: Sharp Corporation, a familiar name not just in the technology industry but in others as well, is currently celebrating its 108th anniversary.
Globe’s National G Day: Raffle, Mobile Legends Cup, and more!
It’s that time of the year again. Globe Telecom will continue the tradition of celebrating September 17 or 0917 — its iconic and original prefix — this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bestselling mobile brands on Shopee, Lazada: 9.9 sale edition
It’s always interesting to see which brands end up being the most popular every time there’s a major sale happening nationwide.
Big leap: How Realme plans to sustain gains in 2020 and beyond
There’s no doubt about it: Realme is a rising star in the smartphone industry. Its phenomenal growth since it was founded in 2018 has been well-documented by different market-research firms.
Top 5 smartphone brands in PH in Q2 2020 — Counterpoint
Counterpoint Research has shared with us at Revü more detailed information on how the smartphone vendors performed locally in the second quarter of 2020.
Realme PH sees 7,400% YoY growth, lands 2nd place in Q2 2020
Earlier today, we received an email from Counterpoint Research announcing Realme‘s performance in Southeast Asian countries in the second quarter of 2020.
Globe 5G service now open to prepaid Globe, TM subscribers
5G is now available to all Globe and TM customers with compatible devices in select locations in the Philippines.
Fast internet soon? 1,502 PH telco permits approved in record time
Telecommunication companies in the Philippines have long asked the government to streamline the application process for building cellular towers. This infographic shared from 2019, for example, is being used to show why the country lags behind our neighbors in terms of internet connection.
Your current Globe or TM LTE SIM card is 5G-ready
Remember this speed test done on Globe Telecom’s 5G network in June at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City?
Huawei overtakes Samsung as biggest smartphone brand in Q2 2020
For the first time in nine years, a brand that’s not Samsung or Apple has been crowned the top smartphone vendor worldwide.
Tested: Smart 5G network on PH’s most affordable 5G phone
5G is currently one of the biggest buzzwords in the industry. And rightfully so. Seriously, who wouldn’t want faster mobile internet, faster downloads, and less lag when playing online games with other people?