When Huawei debuted the Nova series in 2016, there were a few doubts that it would succeed.
An explainer: HarmonyOS and how it sets up Huawei’s future
HarmonyOS — or Hongmeng, as it is called in China — Huawei’s first-party operating system built from the ground up, has been the subject of great interest since it surfaced as a possible replacement for Android if the ban on U.S. exports to Huawei is not lifted.
Confirmed: Huawei may continue working with US companies
On the day the temporary general license that allows American companies to do business with Huawei is set to expire, the United States Commerce Department announced an extension of the initial 90-day reprieve.
Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo form alliance to make transferring files easier
We didn’t see this coming, but it is a welcome surprise nonetheless. Three of the biggest smartphone manufacturers in the world have formed an alliance to establish a cross-brand platform for sharing files from one handset to another.
How Vivo helps move the smartphone industry forward
Vivo has built a reputation as one of the top smartphone brands by investing in hardware and software development to improve on the latest features or introduce new technologies to the market.
Huawei to get another extension for Android license — report
International news agency Reuters broke the story that one time Google had suspended its business ties with Huawei after the United States government added the latter to a trade blacklist.
Watch: Europe? No, this is Huawei’s campus in China
Nestled at the heart of China’s Songshan Lake in Dongguan, a manufacturing hub north of Shenzhen, is Huawei‘s Ox Horn Campus. Or Xi Liu Bei Po Cun in Chinese — a term that means “leeward slope with streams and brooks.”
Promos at the Huawei Robinsons Galleria South store opening
Huawei ended the second quarter of 2019 with a bang. It posted ¥401.3 billion (almost P3 trillion or around $58 billion) in revenue and remained the second-biggest smartphone maker in the world despite the trade war between the United States and China.
Top 10 smartphone brands in Q2 2019
Market-research firm Counterpoint Research’s Quarterly Market Monitor Q2 2019 is out.
Globe At Home Air Fiber 5G plans now available
We reported last month that local operator Globe Telecom will offer the first commercial 5G service in the Philippines in July.
GrabFamily, GrabPet services now live in Grab app
Not long ago, transport network company Grab announced that the Bus Marketplace — a service in which you can book your bus tickets in advance — is already in its app. At least for Filipino commuters who had preregistered for it.
P200M worth of Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 units sold in 2 hours
The Huawei Y9 Prime 2019, the company’s first all-screen phone with a pop-up camera (next to the Huawei P Smart Z, of course), hit stores in the Philippines earlier today with a suggested retail price of P12,990 or about $254 off contract.
Mislatel, renamed Dito Telecommunity, gets permit to operate
We all know it as Mislatel, which is composed of China Telecommunications Corporation and Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy’s Udenna Corporation and Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corporation.
Trump: Huawei allowed to do business with US firms again
The trade ban that the Donald Trump administration imposed on Huawei amid tensions between the United States and China may be lifted soon.
FAQ: PSBank’s new PaSend service for sending cash to anyone 24/7
Philippine Savings Bank, the thrift banking company under the Metrobank Group, has unveiled PaSend for its customers who need to send money to other people instantly.
First Xiaomi store in Cebu opening June 28
Xiaomi Philippines is finally going to have an official retail presence outside Luzon, as it is set to open a kiosk in Cebu.
Huawei retailer refund program in PH now in other countries
The retailer-initiated Huawei full-refund program in place in the Philippines is now being offered in two other countries as well.
Huawei defies trade ban with 150th PH concept store opening
Huawei continues to defy its troubles with the Trump administration with product launches and store openings. Just today in the Philippines, for example, the company formally opened its 150th experience store in the country.
Rock Space brings quality accessories to PH. 5 of our picks here
Ever since we got a Rock Space Hi-Tensile 3-in-1 charging cable for our coverage of MWC 2019 in Barcelona, Spain, it’s been with us to every event we’ve attended. It’s convenient, it’s useful… it just makes things easier for people like us who tend to bring many gadgets because of work. Best of all, it’s super, super, suuuuppppeer durable.
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.