AFTER releasing an iPhone clone in the Philippines, SKK Mobile is at it again, this time coming out with a smartphone that apes the Huawei P9, intellectual property be damned.
New ASUS ZenFone is ready for AR and VR and comes with 8GB RAM
ASUS just finished taking the wraps off of the ZenFone 3 Zoom and the ZenFone AR during its press event at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, and there’s admittedly a lot to unpack after all the hoopla.
ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom with 5,000mAh battery does an iPhone 7 Plus
IT’S finally official. The ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom (click for complete specs), which had been the subject of rumors since December, got its time in the limelight at the Zennovation event at CES 2017. And it looks better than the ZenFone Zoom, which we saw at CES 2015 in Las Vegas.
Who needs a hard drive or SSD? Kingston has a 2TB USB flash drive
JUST how much space can a thumb drive accommodate before it is maxed out? Kingston set out to find the answer and came up with 2 terabytes (not a typo).
Why you should care about Qualcomm’s new high-end processor
AHEAD of the CES 2017 kickoff this week, Qualcomm today unwrapped the Snapdragon 835, the mobile processor that will run most of early-2017’s flagship smartphones, most likely including future releases from Samsung, LG, Sony, Xiaomi, and many other big-name brands.
$250 Honor 6x’s dual-camera setup works like the iPhone 7’s
IT’S inevitable. With more and more smartphone companies riding the dual-camera wave, we’re also bound to see more, cheaper handsets with two rear cameras to go on sale. Honor, a sub-brand of China’s Huawei, will do exactly just that with its plan to release the Honor 6x (click for complete specs and prices) outside its home turf.
ASUS ZenFone AR with support for Google Tango, Daydream leaked
SO it’s true: The ZenFone 3 Zoom may not be the only ASUS smartphone that will make an appearance at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, after all. Another device called the ASUS ZenFone AR will reportedly be launched at the annual tech show.
Samsung’s new phones bring waterproofing and Type-C ports to the midrange
SAMSUNG has kicked off the new year by announcing its revamped Galaxy A series of smartphones ahead of CES 2017 in Las Vegas. Initially tipped to debut in Malaysia on January 5, the lineup has been listed on Samsung’s global press site, and includes the Galaxy A3, A5, and A7.
Vivo V5 Plus with two front cameras to debut January 23rd
SELFIE-CENTRIC smartphones have carved a niche for themselves in 2016, and the trend is likely to continue this year. Vivo’s opening salvo is the V5 Plus, which is slated to debut in India on January 23. The Chinese OEM has sent invites to the Indian media, telling them to save the date for “the biggest selfie camera revolution.”
NBA app now lets you save games for offline viewing
THE NBA app for Android and iOS has improved dramatically over the previous months. In fact, it’s one of our favorite streaming apps across both ecosystems because it’s reliable and the interface is uncomplicated and easy to navigate. And because ever since we cut the cord on cable and went all-in on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and the like, it’s been our go-to app for watching NBA broadcasts.
India next country to make iPhones after China, Brazil — report
THE Apple iPhone may be designed in the U.S., but most of the units that you see on the market are manufactured in China. Only a small percentage of them are assembled in Brazil. However, a recent report by Times of India, if true, could bring the number of countries making the device to three.
Apple dominates device sales among holiday shoppers
IN the battle for smartphone and tablet sales this holiday season, one company ruled them all. Just like last year, Apple was the best-selling brand worldwide from December 19 to 25, getting 44 percent of all device activations during the period. Meaning if you bought a gadget for yourself or your loved ones at the time, chances were it was probably made by Apple.
The Gionee M2017 smartphone has two 3,500mAh batteries in it
JUST when you thought smartphone manufacturers were done announcing new products this year, here comes China’s Gionee seemingly telling us that we thought wrong by unveiling what we believe is its last hurrah for 2016 — the Gionee M2017 (click for complete specs).
18-carat, limited-edition phone from China draws ire of internet
WE’VE seen a few ostentatious smartphones firsthand — iPhones encased in gaudy gold casings and Vertu handsets made of titanium immediately come to mind. None of them, however, have been scorned by the internet quite like this Forbidden City-themed item from China, which appropriately costs a king’s ransom. To a fault, obviously.
2016’s easiest and hardest smartphones to repair, according to iFixit
NOT all smartphones are created equal; there are devices that are easy to fix, and there are those that will make you tear your hair out. Fortunately for us, one company has released its findings of smartphone repairability.
Cherry Mobile Iris review: A peek into the future
IF you’ve seen the latest Cherry Mobile phones, we’re talking the more recent ones that made headlines after the 2016 Flare launch event, you’ll probably agree that the Philippines’ top smartphone brand is once again operating outside the box. The company seems to be willing to roll the dice to razzle and dazzle amid an industry-wide slowdown in technological development.
The 7 best smartphones in the Philippines in 2016
STOP looking for the perfect smartphone; you’ll never find it. But there are devices that are more superior than others, and today, as the year draws to a close, we’re paying homage to the best of the best handsets that have officially landed on Philippine shores in 2016.
Samsung Galaxy S8 to launch later than expected — report
SAMSUNG fans who, despite the Galaxy Note 7 debacle, still have faith on the brand and are willing to give the Samsung Galaxy S8 more than a passing consideration, may have to wait a bit longer for a Galaxy S7 successor. Later than expected, we mean.
Nintendo NES Classic Edition clones sell for as low as P999
THE Nintendo NES Classic Edition, a mini version of the popular video-game console from the ’80s, is one of the perfect gifts you can give someone or yourself this Christmas. However, it has become the holy grail of sorts; it’s just hard to find in the Philippines.