The 5 most powerful smartphones in Geekbench today
WELL, make that five for each Geekbench 4 test — five smartphones for single-core and another five for multi-core. In case you didn’t know, Geekbench is one of the industry-standard, cross-platform benchmarking tools. It’s synthetic, yes, but until many apps have been optimized for iOS 11, we’d settle for this than for supposedly real-world “(insert name of iOS device here) vs (insert name of Android handset here)” tests. Just to be fair.
Twitter just released a special version of its app in PH
SIMILAR to what Facebook and YouTube did a while back, Twitter has quietly rolled out the light version of its Android app in the Philippines, where it is currently being tested.
Confirmed: Nokia 8 launching in PH in September
SO we were right all along. A month ago, we reported there were three indications that the Nokia 8 would be unveiled in the Philippines in September. Today, we got a confirmation of our hunch.
You can now make PayMaya, GCash transactions on Messenger
FACEBOOK’S chatbots are becoming the new norm online, enabling companies to reach a wider audience and offer better service. Want to make transactions directly on the Messenger platform? There’s a bot for that. And while you’re using it, it might be a good idea to look at vpn reviews 2019 to help you decide on a VPN that’ll keep your data safe.
Where to buy the Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus in PH now
TODAY’S the day. Ten days after the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus launch, two of Apple’s latest smartphones are finally available in stores in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK, the U.S., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Google buys part of HTC, and it could be because of Apple
AS we previously mentioned, Google and HTC have reached an all-cash agreement that will see the search and software giant pay $1.1 billion to absorb the latter’s Pixel team and integrate it into Google’s workforce.
NBA 2K18 hits mobile. See if your device is compatible
NEW year, new NBA season, new NBA 2K game for mobile devices. The wait has come to an end. NBA 2K18, one of the most popular sports franchises on console and PC, has dropped on mobile. And at around the same time as the launch of last year’s NBA 2K17, too.
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL prices and other details revealed
ALMOST all major smartphone vendors have unveiled their flagship devices. Come October 4, it’s Google’s turn to reveal what’s up on its sleeves.
ASUS ZenFone 4 Max review: Beyond a marathon runner
FOR a while now, every OEM in the budget category seems to be focusing on performance, the camera department, or a combination of both — with mixed success. Few sweat the other stuff, like battery life.
Mysterious Xiaomi Chiron device appears on GFXBench
YOU’D think that Xiaomi is not going to introduce another high-end smartphone after it had launched the Mi MIX 2 a week ago. You could be wrong. A product code-named Xiaomi Chiron has appeared on GFXBench, and it’s anything but budget.
Meizu M6 review: A good choice for starters
MEIZU, per usual, is refreshing its M series smartphones this year. The M6 Note debuted last month, and the OEM has reported sales of over 200,000 units in its native China, as multiple news outlets have reported.
Is this Makati shop really an official Xiaomi Mi Home store?
PHOTOS of an alleged Mi Home store at Circuit Lane in Makati City had made the rounds online. So we got out, braved the heavy traffic, and went to that Ayala mall a day after seeing the pictures. Our mission: to find out if it had the blessings of Xiaomi in Beijing.
Doogee Mix 2 is a cheaper Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 with quad cameras
IT’S a curious coincidence that days after the announcement of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, Chinese startup Doogee Mobile has come out with a new borderless phone that takes after the Xiaomi concept. More interestingly, we’re looking at another Mix 2 but under the Doogee banner. Say hello to the Doogee Mix 2.
Leaks reveal cheapest Nokia smartphone has a HUGE battery
ABOUT a month ago, we got the Nokia 8, the first Nokia flagship handset since HMD Global secured the rights to use the household brand’s name. Next time, we might be getting its cheapest smartphone yet, the Nokia 2.
Sony Xperia XZ1 hands-on review: Mainstream flagship with a twist
SONY Philippines showed off its latest flagship smartphone, fresh from its announcement at the IFA 2017 consumer-electronics show in Berlin, Germany.
This confirms one area where iOS is better than Android
FOR the first time, devices running Android Nougat have finally surpassed those that are on Android KitKat. Yey? Hold off that celebration. The recent news is not a cause for one.