he ASUS ZenFone 3’s got company. At this year’s IFA consumer-electronics show in Berlin, Germany, Huawei launched two midrange smartphones that share much of the same specs as ASUS’ latest offering. Meet the Huawei Nova and Nova Plus.
Confirmed: Samsung recalls Galaxy Note 7 over exploding batteries
(Story updated on September 4, 2016, to include Globe Telecom’s public advisory on the replacement of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 units. See update at the end of the article.) his couldn’t have come at a worse time. Just when Samsung is starting to bounce back from a declining market share and its fiercest rival Apple is about to launch the iPhone 7, the Korean manufacturer announced a global recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
IFA 2016: Sony Xperia XZ, X Compact aim to outshoot competition
ony announced a new flagship at the IFA 2016 in Berlin, Germany, alongside the next refresh of its fairly popular Compact line of smartphones. Leading the way for the Japanese electronics maker from now (till probably the next IFA) are the Sony Xperia XZ and X Compact.
Report: Google’s Nexus brand is no more
lthough they have been leaked heavily in the past few months, we may not see new Nexus devices this year, after all.
Apple iPhone 7 launch happening September 7th. Watch the live stream
his is it. Apple has finally sent out an invite to an event that’s expected to be the iPhone 7 launch at 10 a.m. on September 7 (1 a.m. on September 8 in the Philippines). Seven on the seventh. Clever.
How to update Cherry Mobile One G1 to Android 7.0 Nougat
oogle’s Android 7.0 Nougat update is already being pushed over the air to Nexus phones and tablets and the General Mobile 4G, the first Android One device for Europe. But it turns out the 4G isn’t the only Android One release getting some Nougat love. Some Cherry Mobile One G1 users over at XDA Forums have received the update over the air as early as August 24.
Is this the Apple iPhone 7?
Looking forward to seeing a redesigned iPhone in September? Don’t keep your hopes up; you might get disappointed.
ASUS reveals ZenFone 3 series PH launch date
Mark your calendar! ASUS Philippines will finally launch the ZenFone 3 series on August 14.
How to update your ASUS ZenFone Selfie to Android Marshmallow
ASUS ZenFone Selfie owners, you will be able to update your phone to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, after all.
Here’s what the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will supposedly have
You know a product is about to get launched when your timeline is filled with leaks about it. These past few days, it was the next Samsung Note’s turn to take the spotlight.
India’s sub-P200 smartphone to start shipping June 30th
Apparently, it was no fluke, and we’re wishing something like this would come to the Philippines soon enough. Four months after saying it would release a device that will cost only 251 rupees (about P173), Indian start-up Ringing Bells reveals it is ready to deliver the first batch of the world’s cheapest smartphone — 200,000 units of them — starting June 30.
Huawei debuts 6-inch Mate 8 flagship phone in PH
Huawei, the third-largest smartphone brand in the world behind Apple (second) and Samsung (first), today officially unveiled its latest phone for the Philippine market.
Selfie phone OPPO F1 debuts in PH w/8MP front camera in tow
As expected, OPPO Philippines finally lifted the wraps off the first device in the F Series, the OPPO F1 — likely to the delight of selfie enthusiasts who are in the market for a competitively priced midrange smartphone.
Starmobile offers Valentine’s Day deals on 6 phones
It’s been a while since I’ve heard news from Starmobile, and the latest from the homegrown mobile brand might be worth your time — and hard-earned pesos — if you plan on doing some last-minute gadget shopping before Valentine’s Day.
OPPO F1 hits stores ahead of PH launch, priced at P11,990
The OPPO F1, first smartphone in the company’s F series of devices has yet to officially debut in the Philippines, but apparently it has been available locally, albeit in limited quantities and in select stores ahead of its February 17 launch event.
LG G5 launch date confirmed
Official confirmation has been made that LG’s next superphone, the LG G5, is indeed slated to debut on February 21, which is also the launch date for the Samsung Galaxy S7. We no longer have to take the rumored launch date with a grain of salt, as LG took to Facebook and the company’s social blog to announce the news.
Samsung Galaxy S7 launch date official; live stream links here
It’s official: Samsung today announced it will host its next “Unpacked” event on February 21 in Barcelona, one day before the Mobile World Conference 2016 begins.
Samsung Galaxy S7 will look the same, but will bring big changes
If you’ve wondered what Samsung’s next flagship phones would look like, wonder no more. Tech journalist and famed leaker Evan Blass, also known as @evleaks in the Twitterverse, posted renders of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge over at VentureBeat.
Firefly Mobile Intense Desire packs 8-core CPU, 3GB RAM for under P7K
Firefly Mobile is no stranger to releases aimed at disrupting the Philippine market, and the Firefly Mobile Intense Desire certainly looks the part of a budget smartphone with plenty of value to offer. Never mind that it sort of looks like an iPhone clone, or Meizu phone, encased in gold plastic.
Lazada PH to drop Lenovo Vibe Shot price from P16,999 to P8,888
I know a lot of you are looking for a good camera phone, and for those who are still on the market and have the cash on hand, today’s news might hold a lot of intrigue.