Smartphone maker HTC set to return to PH soon

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroMay 28, 2017Leave a Comment

MANY of HTC’s products have long been praised in the international tech community. In fact, the HTC 10 was hailed as one of 2016’s best smartphones by different technology sites. So if there’s one brand we’ve always wanted to come back to the Philippines, it’s HTC. Fortunately, the tech gods are listening; the Taiwanese smartphone maker is set to make a comeback in the country.

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iPhone 6s beats Galaxy S8 in speed test. Wait, what?

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroMay 26, 2017Leave a Comment

HAVING the latest high-end specs doesn’t always guarantee that your smartphone gets to trump older devices with older specs. Case in point: Apple’s almost-two-year-old iPhone 6s has defeated the newly released Samsung Galaxy S8 in a speed test.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 2 goes big with 6.44-inch screen, 5,300mAh battery

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroMay 25, 2017Leave a Comment

XIAOMI’S newly launched smartphone is all about a big screen and an even bigger battery. So to say that size matters with the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (click for complete specs) is an understatement.

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Hey, Android users. Apple claims life is easier on the iPhone

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroMay 24, 2017Leave a Comment

THERE has never been a more contentious topic among smartphone users than the “Android versus iOS” issue. If you acknowledge the advantages of one mobile operating system, chances are you’ll get attacked by supporters of the other OS. It’s as if you’re not allowed to appreciate both.

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Sony Xperia XZ Premium launched in PH with premium pricing to boot

In Phones by Ramon LopezMay 23, 2017Leave a Comment

IN the market for an Android flagship? Sony Philippines has something that is pretty special and may strike your fancy. But you’d have to be prepared to spend top money for it.

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PLDT vs Globe vs Converge ICT: Fiber internet plans available

In Business by Alora Uy GuerreroMay 22, 201754 Comments

SO you finally realized that you can get fast home internet connection in the Philippines, thanks to fiber, which can transfer a huge amount of data seamlessly and deliver speeds over longer distances without being susceptible to electromagnetic interference.

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In PH, these are the top 10 best-selling smartphones in Q4 2016

In Phones by Ramon LopezMay 20, 20172 Comments

RETAIL analyst GfK has released its report for the fourth quarter of 2016, revealing the 10 best-selling smartphones in the Philippines. Turns out the selfie-focused OPPO F1s was the most saleable model in the country, per data from the study.

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Selfie-focused Vivo V5s debuts in PH

In Phones by Ramon LopezMay 19, 2017Leave a Comment

CHINESE brand Vivo today unveiled the Vivo V5s (see complete specs) in the Philippines, just months after a similar product, the Vivo V5, hit the streets. The V5s is priced higher than its predecessor, and the extra cost will get you more storage and a redesigned, unibody phone that looks like the V5 Plus — or, if you prefer, the iPhone 7.

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What Android Go is, and why you should care

In Games, Apps, and OS by Ramon LopezMay 18, 2017Leave a Comment

TODAY’S keynote address at the Google I/O 2017 developer conference saw the announcement of Android Go. What is it, and why should you care? To put it simply, it’s a basic mobile operating system for basic phones.

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Meet the smartphone that now has the highest-rated camera

In Phones by Ramon LopezMay 17, 2017Leave a Comment

HTC has a new a smartphone to compete with the likes of the Google Pixel, the Samsung Galaxy S8, and the Apple iPhone 7. And expectedly, the Taiwan-headquartered phone maker is keen to brag about the camera on the HTC U11 (click for complete specs), which is apparently unprecedented in the mobile industry — both in terms of shooting stills and video.

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Uh-oh, ASUS might kill this product line due to poor sales

In Wearables by Alora Uy GuerreroMay 15, 2017Leave a Comment

ASUS debuted its first ZenWatch with much fanfare at IFA 2014 in Berlin, Germany. Back then, the company proudly said that the product “raised the bar on what users should expect from wearable devices, showcasing the power of the ASUS ‘design thinking’ philosophy and ushering in a new era of true luxury and sophistication.”

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Aurii Dream One is Firefly Mobile’s first Android 7.0 Nougat phone

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroMay 14, 2017Leave a Comment

PHILIPPINE brand Firefly Mobile has finally released its first Android 7.0 Nougat phone, the Aurii Dream One, weeks after Cherry Mobile introduced its own Nougat devices.

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Xiaomi Mi 6 now available in PH, but there’s a catch

In Phones by Ramon LopezMay 13, 2017Leave a Comment

THE Xiaomi Mi 6 (click for complete specs), the affordable, dual-cam Samsung Galaxy S8 challenger from China, is now available in the Philippines through online retailer Widget City, albeit unofficially. There’s always a catch, isn’t there?

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Midrange Sony Xperia XA1 quietly gets released in PH

In Phones by Ramon LopezMay 12, 2017Leave a Comment

SONY today announced the arrival of the Sony Xperia XA1 in the Philippines. Announced at the Mobile World Congress or MWC 2017 in Barcelona, the XA1 is the Japanese brand’s newest entry in the midrange segment and the successor to the seriously underrated XA from last season.

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Alleged ASUS ZenFone 4 Max details appear online

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroMay 10, 2017Leave a Comment

WE’RE expecting a new ZenFone series at Computex Taipei, which will run from May 30 to June 3. So we’re not really surprised that details of the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max have shown up on the manufacturer’s official support pages — albeit briefly — and on a benchmarking site.

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Here’s why the Apple iPhone 8 will be delayed, report claims

In Phones by Ramon LopezMay 10, 2017Leave a Comment

COULD the iPhone 8, the most anticipated non-Android phone of 2017, be the most elusive as well? That’s what the rumor mill would have us believe, and we think it’s entirely plausible that Apple won’t be able to keep up with the market at launch.

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Vivo Y53 review: Expectedly handy, surprisingly capable

In Phones by Ramon LopezMay 9, 2017Leave a Comment

BUDGET smartphones have come a long way in a short time. As you probably know, some even come with a fingerprint reader, which is crazy given that, up until a couple of years ago, the luxury of biometrics security was limited to higher-end devices. The outliers, many originating from the Far East, offer many of the features you’d want on your next purchase — and at bargain prices.

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Sony Xperia XZ Premium gets PH launch date

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroMay 9, 2017Leave a Comment

THERE are only a few smartphones that we can describe as good-looking, and the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (click for complete specs) is one of them. Fortunately for those who put premium not just on performance but also on design, this beauty is going to be in the Philippines soon.

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Dual-camera smartphones that are officially available in PH

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroMay 8, 2017Leave a Comment

BASED on the messages and comments we have received, many of you believe that Huawei started the whole “three cameras on a phone” concept. But really, the manufacturers you should be looking at are LG and HTC, when in 2011, they debuted the Optimus 3D and the Evo 3D, respectively.

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Sony Xperia XZs with slow-motion camera drops in PH

In Phones by Ramon LopezMay 5, 2017Leave a Comment

IF you’ve bought a Sony Xperia XZ recently, you may want to cover your ears for this: the Japanese company today announced the entry of the Sony Xperia XZs (click for complete specs) to the Philippine market.

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