THERS described it as the “end of an era.” We thought it was overdue and that the writing on the wall has been clear for some time. Now it’s official — and we can finally say goodbye to an iconic phone brand.
Being a first adopter doesn’t always suck: Our case with Smart and Globe
EING an early adopter can have its downsides and its share of negative consequences. It can be soul-crushing when a Kickstarter project fails miserably. In rare cases, it can even leave you with a fire hazard that is the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. But being first has its own advantages, too. And some of those perks can be worth the risk of inconveniences in the long run. My Revü Philippines partner Alora Uy Guerrero and I have had the luck of the draw on our side on two separate occasions, both involving the Philippines’ largest telecom operators. Allow us to expound.
NBA 2K17 for Android and iOS review: Worthy of the name
BA 2K16 for Android and iOS wasn’t a good port — it had no audio commentary at launch; it ran slow as molasses on most devices, and many weren’t able to run it at all. A year after its release, it’s still nowhere as good as its console and PC counterpart (you can read our review here), nowhere as good as what it could and should be.
NBA 2K17 review: As real as it gets
(Note: I will be coming out with another piece detailing NBA 2K17’s MyCareer and online modes. I feel that they deserve more focus and more hours spent playing them.) remember my first game in NBA 2K17 so vividly. I set up a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals, reigning NBA champs Cleveland Cavaliers, squaring up against Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and the rest of the Golden State Warriors.
HP Philippines renews push for 2-in-1 devices, unveils Pavilion x360, x2 refresh
here’s no sales frenzy to speak of yet, but HP Philippines believes the future of portable computing is here. It comes in different sizes, configurations, and prices — but all considerably sleeker, lighter, and more functional than the notebooks we’re familiar with.
Starmobile UP Sense is a P4,290 phone with fingerprint sensor
e haven’t heard much from Starmobile lately. The last we heard was the local tech company gained distribution rights for TP-Link networking products in the Philippines back in August. On September 13, it announced a new product, the Starmobile UP Sense, its first-ever device with a now-ubiquitous smartphone item: the fingerprint sensor.
Sony PS4 Pro: Should you get it on launch day?
t a press event in New York City, which you may have already heard about, Sony finally took the wraps off of two new PlayStation consoles: a slimmer version that we all saw coming — a model the company simply referred to as “PS4” — and the more powerful PS4 Pro, originally code-named Neo.
Swim-proof Apple Watch Series 2 with GPS, brighter display now official
pple, as expected, announced the next generation of Apple Watch during its annual September keynote address in San Francisco, prior to showing off the new iPhone 7 that now comes in a slick jet-black finish you’ll keep hearing about it. (Apple knows how short our attention spans can be, so fresh Apple Watches hit the stage first.)
IFA 2016: Lenovo’s Yoga Book could be the tablet of our dreams
uspend any thoughts of Lenovo as a smartphone company momentarily. It’s important, because the Beijing-headquartered giant that acquired IBM’s PC business in 2005 excels in making devices designed for productivity first and foremost — and it has for years. Its latest product, the Lenovo Yoga Book, prides itself on tradition, on a heritage of storied engineering. But it’s also a bet on the future of portable and productive computing.
IFA 2016: Sony Xperia XZ, X Compact aim to outshoot competition
ony announced a new flagship at the IFA 2016 in Berlin, Germany, alongside the next refresh of its fairly popular Compact line of smartphones. Leading the way for the Japanese electronics maker from now (till probably the next IFA) are the Sony Xperia XZ and X Compact.
Report: Google’s Nexus brand is no more
lthough they have been leaked heavily in the past few months, we may not see new Nexus devices this year, after all.
How to update Cherry Mobile One G1 to Android 7.0 Nougat
oogle’s Android 7.0 Nougat update is already being pushed over the air to Nexus phones and tablets and the General Mobile 4G, the first Android One device for Europe. But it turns out the 4G isn’t the only Android One release getting some Nougat love. Some Cherry Mobile One G1 users over at XDA Forums have received the update over the air as early as August 24.
How to watch Gilas Pilipinas games live on your phone for free
All the good seats to Gilas Pilipinas’ games at the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament have long been sold out. Even if you do find a source who will gladly sell you tickets, getting a good view of the court will set you back anywhere from P7,000 (about $150) to north of P10,000 ($210) per seat.
Huawei debuts 6-inch Mate 8 flagship phone in PH
Huawei, the third-largest smartphone brand in the world behind Apple (second) and Samsung (first), today officially unveiled its latest phone for the Philippine market.
PH’s largest telco provider may be in more trouble than we thought
Dark clouds continue to loom for the Philippines’ largest telecommunications service provider, as PLDT earlier this week reported that its consolidated core net income in 2015 dropped six percent to P35.2 billion from P37.4 billion the year before.
Selfie phone OPPO F1 debuts in PH w/8MP front camera in tow
As expected, OPPO Philippines finally lifted the wraps off the first device in the F Series, the OPPO F1 — likely to the delight of selfie enthusiasts who are in the market for a competitively priced midrange smartphone.
Starmobile offers Valentine’s Day deals on 6 phones
It’s been a while since I’ve heard news from Starmobile, and the latest from the homegrown mobile brand might be worth your time — and hard-earned pesos — if you plan on doing some last-minute gadget shopping before Valentine’s Day.
OPPO F1 hits stores ahead of PH launch, priced at P11,990
The OPPO F1, first smartphone in the company’s F series of devices has yet to officially debut in the Philippines, but apparently it has been available locally, albeit in limited quantities and in select stores ahead of its February 17 launch event.
LG G5 launch date confirmed
Official confirmation has been made that LG’s next superphone, the LG G5, is indeed slated to debut on February 21, which is also the launch date for the Samsung Galaxy S7. We no longer have to take the rumored launch date with a grain of salt, as LG took to Facebook and the company’s social blog to announce the news.
Uh-oh, it’s official: Yahoo is for sale
Has Yahoo hung up a “for sale” sign on the window? If you ask company chairman Maynard Webb, the answer would be a soft “yes,” following a press statement that said the Silicon Valley Internet giant will “engage on qualified strategic proposals” amid efforts to reverse its failing fortunes. Which is to say that reasonable offers to purchase the business, or parts of it, will be entertained.