HE OPPO A71 is now available in stores across the Philippines. Unlike the F series smartphones, however, it isn’t being marketed as a “selfie expert” — and rightfully so. The tagline this time around is “speedy operation,” harping on the octa-core processor and the 3GB of RAM that it incorporates, as well as the perceived performance tied to the hardware inside.
Meizu Pro 7, Pro 7 Plus dual-screen phones land in PH
EMEMBER that interesting smartphone with a second, 2-inch AMOLED screen on the back? The one that we wrote about in this article: Meizu Pro 7 review: Excellent from front to back? Well, it’s officially in the Philippines, bringing with it its bigger sibling, the Meizu Pro 7 Plus.
Vivo V7+ is an almost-bezel-less selfie phone with midrange price
IVO launched a new smartphone Thursday, and although the emphasis is still on taking great self-portraits, much of the hype is dedicated to the display. In particular, the edge-to-edge screen that dominates the front of the Vivo V7+.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Core budget ‘gaming’ phone now official in PH
HE Samsung Galaxy J7 Core just launched in the Philippines, bringing with it a palatable price tag that falls just under P10,000 (around $196), as we had confidently predicted earlier.
Sony Xperia XZ1 could soon be available in PH
ELL, that was fast. Just days after the Xperia XZ1 officially joined Sony’s premium smartphone lineup at IFA 2017 in Berlin, Sony Philippines sent out invites to the XZ1’s media briefing on September 14.
Now’s the best time to buy an LG V20 phone
AST year’s LG big-screen flagship, the V20, has dropped to its lowest price of all time in the Philippines, seemingly in anticipation of the LG V30’s arrival.
Apple not world’s 2nd largest smartphone brand anymore, but…
S this a classic case of “what goes up must come down”? For the first time ever, Huawei’s global smartphone sales surpassed Apple’s consistently for June and July 2017, making the Chinese manufacturer the world’s second largest smartphone brand next to Samsung.
New Xiaomi Mi A1 is Android One’s best hope for survival
F you thought Android One had gone the way of Betamax, think again. As reported earlier, Xiaomi held a press conference in India to announce the Xiaomi Mi A1, the new face of Google’s Android One platform, which delivers a pure Android experience to those who don’t have the budget for a Pixel or Nexus device.
These are the Apple iPhone 8’s reported jaw-dropping prices
E all expect the iPhone 8 — or the iPhone X, or whatever Apple’s 10-anniversary handset will be called — to be pricey. That’s what we explained in our previous article: Why your next smartphone could be more expensive. But that didn’t stop our jaws from dropping when we saw the alleged prices of the upcoming iDevice.
HTC U11 review: Watch out for the comeback kid
E’LL level with you: We’re rooting for the HTC U11 here. Many of our most memorable experiences involving smartphones involve, well, HTC products.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Core budget phone to launch in PH September 7
EMEMBER the Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt that we confirmed was going to be launched in the Philippines? In case you didn’t recall, it’s a budget smartphone with decent specs for under P10,000 (around $195).
Samsung Galaxy J7+ with dual-camera system is official
T was only a matter of time. After being leaked in its full glory, Samsung’s second smartphone with a dual-camera setup — and the first in its midrange lineup — is finally official in Thailand. This is the Samsung Galaxy J7+.
Vivo V7+ selfie phone with (almost) bezel-less display is coming
E already know that the Vivo V7+ is launching in India on September 7. But what about the Philippines? While we didn’t doubt that the smartphone will be released in the country, it’s great to know that Vivo Philippines itself has confirmed that the V7+ is indeed arriving here.
More Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 details emerge ahead of September 11 launch
E’VE already seen the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2‘s concept video, posted by no less than the designer himself. Several leaks also revealed the smartphone’s supposed specs and prices. So we pretty know what we’re going to see at its September 11 launch, right? Well, hold that thought — we just might be wrong.
LG V30: 5 reasons why content creators like you should consider it
T’S no surprise that LG’s new top-end phone, the LG V30, is built for creating content on YouTube and the like. It might as well have YouTube’s stamp of approval all over its glass-and-metal body, what with all the features the Korean OEM has bolted onto it.
iPhone 8-headlined Apple event set for September 12
HE stage is set for the next iPhones, so if you’ve been holding out for the best premium smartphone your money can buy, you may want to wait a little longer before making a decision. Apple has sent out this invite to its event on September 12 (September 13 in the Philippines).
Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact complete Sony flagship lineup
WO new Sony smartphones are joining the Xperia XZ Premium in the flagship stable, namely the Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact.
#RevüGiveaway: Win a Cherry Mobile Flare P1 dual-camera phone
HERRY Mobile had a great quarter from April to June this year. According to market-research firm IDC, it maintained its lead in the Philippines in the second quarter of 2017.
Kim Chiu teases new Cherry Mobile selfie phone
S Cherry Mobile likely to unveil a new selfie-first smartphone soon? Recent evidence encouragingly points to “yes.”
Please let this be Xiaomi’s Android One phone
E reported recently that Xiaomi is collaborating with Google on the next Android One smartphone, which is supposed to sport the same hardware the Xiaomi Mi 5X introduced.