HOTOS 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.
Leaks reveal cheapest Nokia smartphone has a HUGE battery
BOUT 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.
This confirms one area where iOS is better than Android
OR 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.
Sony Xperia XZ1, Xperia XA1 Plus on their way to PH
ONY fans in the Philippines have something to look forward to in October. Remember the smartphones that the company launched at the recent IFA 2017? Two of them — the Sony Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XA1 Plus — will be on their way here.
Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus debut alongside iPhone X
HE iPhone X is undoubtedly the star of today’s Apple event, but its base price of $999 (roughly P50,914) could drive some people to the cheaper supporting cast — the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.
Confirmed: Foldable Samsung Galaxy Note in the works, but…
ours before Apple launches the iPhone X, Samsung Electronics delivers an exciting news of its own. And it’s not about the Galaxy S9. Try Samsung Galaxy Note 9, or whatever it is going to be called.
Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro is a cheaper MacBook Pro running Windows
IAOMI did it again. It surprised us at the October 2016 launch of the Mi Note 2 with the unveiling of the Mi MIX. Almost a year later, it took us aback once again at the Mi MIX 2 and Mi Note 3 launch with the announcement of the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro.
Moto Android One phone could be Xiaomi Mi A1 for the West
NDROID One, Google’s line of budget devices that’s originally targeted at developing markets, is alive and well indeed. Just days after Xiaomi launched its first phone with stock Android, we’re hearing that Motorola may be the next manufacturer to release an Android One handset.
Meizu Pro 7, Pro 7 Plus dual-screen phones land in PH
EMEMBER that interesting smartphone with a second, 2-inch AMOLED screen on the back? The one that we wrote about in this article: Meizu Pro 7 review: Excellent from front to back? Well, it’s officially in the Philippines, bringing with it its bigger sibling, the Meizu Pro 7 Plus.
Apple not world’s 2nd largest smartphone brand anymore, but…
S this a classic case of “what goes up must come down”? For the first time ever, Huawei’s global smartphone sales surpassed Apple’s consistently for June and July 2017, making the Chinese manufacturer the world’s second largest smartphone brand next to Samsung.
These are the Apple iPhone 8’s reported jaw-dropping prices
E all expect the iPhone 8 — or the iPhone X, or whatever Apple’s 10-anniversary handset will be called — to be pricey. That’s what we explained in our previous article: Why your next smartphone could be more expensive. But that didn’t stop our jaws from dropping when we saw the alleged prices of the upcoming iDevice.
Samsung Galaxy J7+ with dual-camera system is official
T was only a matter of time. After being leaked in its full glory, Samsung’s second smartphone with a dual-camera setup — and the first in its midrange lineup — is finally official in Thailand. This is the Samsung Galaxy J7+.
Vivo V7+ selfie phone with (almost) bezel-less display is coming
E already know that the Vivo V7+ is launching in India on September 7. But what about the Philippines? While we didn’t doubt that the smartphone will be released in the country, it’s great to know that Vivo Philippines itself has confirmed that the V7+ is indeed arriving here.
More Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 details emerge ahead of September 11 launch
E’VE already seen the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2‘s concept video, posted by no less than the designer himself. Several leaks also revealed the smartphone’s supposed specs and prices. So we pretty know what we’re going to see at its September 11 launch, right? Well, hold that thought — we just might be wrong.
Here’s why internet connection in PH is slower lately
UR internet connection here in the Philippines is not exactly stellar. But lately, it’s been slower — much, much slower — than usual. What gives?
iPhone 8-headlined Apple event set for September 12
HE stage is set for the next iPhones, so if you’ve been holding out for the best premium smartphone your money can buy, you may want to wait a little longer before making a decision. Apple has sent out this invite to its event on September 12 (September 13 in the Philippines).
#RevüGiveaway: Win a Cherry Mobile Flare P1 dual-camera phone
HERRY Mobile had a great quarter from April to June this year. According to market-research firm IDC, it maintained its lead in the Philippines in the second quarter of 2017.
The smartphone with the best display is a Samsung Galaxy
ISPLAYMATE Technologies is to screen image and picture quality much as what DxOMark is to camera and lens image quality. So when it says something, everyone listens.
This is how the Samsung Galaxy J7+ with dual rear cams looks
EMEMBER our story about the Galaxy J7+, Samsung’s second smartphone with dual rear cameras after the Galaxy Note 8? If there’s any sign that it will go official soon, it should be this.
Apple may have an answer to Samsung’s Galaxy Note lineup
AMSUNG’S Galaxy Note series could finally face some tough competition. And not just any competition. Rival Apple is said to be working on something that could give the Korean giant a run for its money.