Xiaomi Philippines’ January to February 2021 brochure for its authorized Mi stores and kiosks has been published online, giving Xiaomi fans their first good look at what’s to come at offline Mi locations across the country. (You can see a copy of it, complete with prices, at the bottom of this article.)
Read MoreRaffy Tulfo’s Idol Shopping Network to rival Lazada, Shopee
From broadcaster to media personality to… founder and operator of an online marketplace? Media-host-turned-businessman Raffy Tulfo launched his own online-retail platform Idol Shopping Network, vowing to compete with the likes of Lazada and Shopee in the Philippines. It will formally go live later this month, presumably via a desktop site and/or an app.
Read MoreBest-performing midrange, flagship phones: Dec 2020, China edition
As we roll out a new month (well, a new year, actually), it’s once again time to name the best-performing Android smartphones in China’s high-end and midrange segments, according to the Antutu benchmark platform.
Read MoreOnePlus Nord N10 5G now cheapest 5G phone in PH
The “most affordable 5G phone in the Philippines” title does not belong to the Moto G 5G Plus anymore. The OnePlus Nord N10 5G now gets the crown.
Read MoreOPPO Find X3 leaks out with highest-ever Antutu score
The OPPO Find X3 series is expected to launch sometime this quarter, following last year’s Find X2 lineup global debut in March 2020.
Read MoreHuawei FreeBuds Pro review: Affordable premium TWS earbuds
The Huawei FreeBuds Pro are a significant leap from the company’s other TWS offerings — not just in terms of price but also in features. They’re premium yet they still keep a relatively budget-friendly price. There’s a lot more to uncover with the FreeBuds Pro that those with Android devices looking for a more robust functionality don’t have to look any further.
Read MoreRedmi 9T launching on same day as Redmi Note 9T 5G
So we’re not looking forward to just the Redmi Note 9T 5G on January 8. The long-rumored Redmi 9T is confirmed to go official on that day, too.
Read MoreConfirmed: Samsung Galaxy S21 series launching Jan 14
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series — possibly the worst kept secret on the internet today — has a launch date. The Korean electronics giant today officially announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for January 14, just as earlier predicted.
Read MoreSpaceX Starlink satellite internet could be in PH in Q3 2021
If 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything at all, it’s the importance of having access to fast and reliable internet. Unfortunately for many, this has remained elusive over the last several years despite the expanded availability of fiber-based broadband and rollout of next-generation technologies like 5G in key cities and locations across the Philippines.
Read MoreRedmi 9 now up to P1,000 less at Xiaomi PH stores
The Xiaomi Redmi 9, one of the most value-packed smartphones to come out of 2020, is now more affordable than ever in the Philippines, thanks to a recent price cut. This makes it a more attractive and more attainable option, especially for mobile gamers looking for a budget handset that can play most modern games at decent frame rates.
Read MoreVivo Y11 tops 2020 list of bestselling phones at MemoXpress
We always find lists of best-selling devices interesting even if they’re from one retailer only. Well, especially if they’re from one of the biggest retailers.
Read MoreOPPO Reno 5 4G official. How it compares with the Reno 4 4G here
Three OPPO Reno 5 5G phones were launched in China in December, with an Reno 5 Lite model said to be joining them soon.
Read MoreGalaxy Buds Pro on PH site, could launch with Galaxy S21
Samsung is expected to announce its flagship Galaxy S21 series later this month, possibly as soon as January 14 — much earlier than usual, if rumors are to be believed. Whether the leaks are true, it’s likely that the Korean company will launch the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro in the Philippines soon. Perhaps alongside the Galaxy S21 phones.
Read MoreRealme Buds Air Pro review: ANC for everyone
The Realme Buds Air Pro have an enticing proposition for you. They bring active noise cancellation to the masses with these affordable TWS earphones — a first for the company. Of course, as budget accessories, we expect some compromises had to be made to bring these earbuds to us. And that’s what we hope to uncover with this review.
Read MoreXiaomi Mi 11 Pro to launch in February — report
In case you missed the announcement, we didn’t see a Pro variant launch alongside the Xiaomi Mi 11 that debuted in China a couple of days ago. And it might be a while before we get our hands on the more premium model in the lineup, if the recent rumblings are true.
Read MoreHonor V40 spotted with MediaTek Dimensity chip, not Kirin
It’s been more than a month since Huawei announced that it sold Honor to Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology, a consortium that includes over 30 agents and dealers of Honor devices in China.
Read MoreProtect your iPhone 12 with these OtterBox cases
Got that new Apple iPhone 12 series phone in your preferred colorway? Great! Enjoy the brilliant camera; the bright and natural-looking OLED screen; the incredibly fast 5G; and Apple‘s so-slick-to-the-touch iOS operating system. But don’t forget about the need for protection, too, especially since iPhones in all shapes and sizes don’t come cheap.
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