Xiaomi caught us by surprise today, May 30. The world’s third biggest smartphone vendor has revealed that it’s announcing something big tomorrow.
PH ranking in mobile, fixed download speeds up in April
The latest numbers from internet analysis and testing company Ookla are in, and the results show that nationwide mobile and fixed-broadband speeds have improved a bit. The Philippines moved up two ranks for mobile and a rank for fixed broadband in Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index for April 2021.
DITO services now available in these NCR areas
The Philippines’ third telco now covers its most populated region. DITO Telecommunity, as expected, has officially launched its mobile services in the National Capital Region (hello, Metro Manila).
Cignal Connect satellite broadband starts at P6,500 for 2Mbps
You can now enjoy satellite-broadband internet in the Philippines, albeit for a hefty fee. Cignal Connect is now available in the Philippines, initially to Luzon-based customers, but with coverage in Visayas and Mindanao to follow.
DITO Telecommunity Metro Manila launch set for May 17
Wondering when the Philippines’ third major telecommunications player is launching in Metro Manila? We finally have a date.
Asia Pacific’s 10 most popular smartphones in Q1 2021
Which smartphones were most popular in the Asia-Pacific region in the first quarter of 2021? In a new report by a market-research firm, the top three spots belonged to Apple‘s newest models.
Cignal to launch satellite-broadband internet May 15
In a recent tweet, Manuel V. Pangilinan, who holds top positions within the MVP Group — which includes PLDT, Smart Communications, and Meralco, among other mega companies in the Philippines — revealed that Cignal will soon offer satellite-internet services on the local market. It is scheduled to launch May 15. Cignal is the country’s largest pay- and satellite-TV provider.
Realme takes top spot in PH smartphone rankings in Q1 2021
We’ve been waiting for local information ever since research firms started releasing their first-quarter reports on the global smartphone market. Now, we finally have it, albeit without any analysis.
Snapdragon 888 Pro being tested, launching Q3 2021?
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is easily the most powerful chipset we’ve ever tested to date. It can run anything you throw at it without really breaking a sweat. And as we’ve noted time and again in our reviews, such as our test of the ASUS ROG Phone 5, its benchmark scores are much higher than its flagship competition.
Grab PH rolls out PayLater credit service with 0% interest
If you’re running low on cash and the next payday isn’t until a couple of weeks, Grab has something you might want to try out. Assuming you qualify for it, of course.
DITO now in Luzon; P199 prepaid promo bared
More than a month after its March 8 commercial launch, initially covering 15 pilot areas in Metro Cebu and Metro Davao, DITO Telecommunity is finally in Luzon.
Vivo PH’s top smartphone brand in Q4 2020 in Counterpoint report
According to IDC’s report, OPPO was the top smartphone vendor in the Philippines in the fourth quarter of 2020. In another market-research firm’s tracker, there was a different No. 1 — but it’s a brand that’s still part of the same conglomerate that owns OPPO.
LG Mobile shutdown: OS updates, after-sales support, LG business
Earlier today, LG announced it will exit the mobile-phone business by July 31. We can’t say we didn’t see it coming. But it’s also something we didn’t want to happen even if we had sort of a falling out after we published the story No more LG phone business in PH, so G8 ThinQ won’t arrive here, which was picked up by international sites. We’ve always believed that more competition is better for consumers.
Globe Rewards: The best rewards for your points this 2021
Been piling up points on your Globe Rewards account? Great! You should also know that all rewards points earned in 2020 are valid only until the end of the month. That means you may want to start spending them now while you still can, before March 31, 2021.
Tonik digital bank launched in PH. Top-up, send-money options here
There’s a new all-digital bank in town. Tonik has officially launched in the Philippines, with plenty of great features in tow, including individual or group stashes that can earn up to 4.5% per year and time-deposit savings you can grow at an impressive annual interest of 6%.
BDO Pay: How to set it up on your smartphone
Modern finance tools like digital-only banks, mobile wallets, and payment platforms are more popular than ever — and they’re only getting bigger. BDO, one of the biggest banks in the Philippines, is the latest name to throw its hat into the ring with the launch of BDO Pay, a new mobile wallet accessible through your smartphone, similar to GCash and PayMaya.
Xiaomi wins case to block US investment ban on company
In mid-January this year, the Trump administration added Xiaomi to a list of alleged Communist Chinese military companies operating directly or indirectly in the United States. The company fought back, suing the the U.S. Defense and Treasury departments.
DITO SIM card: Everything you need to know
DITO Telecommunity’s commercial 4G and 5G services are expected to launch today, March 8, in the Philippines, with the initial rollout covering 15 pilot areas in Metro Cebu and Metro Davao.
DITO to offer unlimited data, calls, SMS for P199 at launch
DITO Telecommunity, the Philippines’ third telecom operator, recently announced it will offer 4G and 5G services in the country beginning March 8, albeit in limited locations. Its networks will initially cover areas in Mindanao and Visayas, with the rollout expected to reach 17 key cities and municipalities including Cebu City and Davao City.
PH students can now apply for P50,000 gadget loan from LandBank
The Land Bank of the Philippines recently announced it has expanded the coverage of its Interim Students’ Loan for Tuitions towards Upliftment of Education for the Development of the Youth or I-Study lending program to students, allowing them to borrow up to P50,000 (around $1,030) to purchase devices, such as smartphones and laptops, for online classes.
