Huawei ended the second quarter of 2019 with a bang. It posted ¥401.3 billion (almost P3 trillion or around $58 billion) in revenue and remained the second-biggest smartphone maker in the world despite the trade war between the United States and China.
Top 10 smartphone brands in Q2 2019
Market-research firm Counterpoint Research’s Quarterly Market Monitor Q2 2019 is out.
Globe At Home Air Fiber 5G plans now available
We reported last month that local operator Globe Telecom will offer the first commercial 5G service in the Philippines in July.
GrabFamily, GrabPet services now live in Grab app
Not long ago, transport network company Grab announced that the Bus Marketplace — a service in which you can book your bus tickets in advance — is already in its app. At least for Filipino commuters who had preregistered for it.
P200M worth of Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 units sold in 2 hours
The Huawei Y9 Prime 2019, the company’s first all-screen phone with a pop-up camera (next to the Huawei P Smart Z, of course), hit stores in the Philippines earlier today with a suggested retail price of P12,990 or about $254 off contract.
Mislatel, renamed Dito Telecommunity, gets permit to operate
We all know it as Mislatel, which is composed of China Telecommunications Corporation and Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy’s Udenna Corporation and Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corporation.
Trump: Huawei allowed to do business with US firms again
The trade ban that the Donald Trump administration imposed on Huawei amid tensions between the United States and China may be lifted soon.
FAQ: PSBank’s new PaSend service for sending cash to anyone 24/7
Philippine Savings Bank, the thrift banking company under the Metrobank Group, has unveiled PaSend for its customers who need to send money to other people instantly.
First Xiaomi store in Cebu opening June 28
Xiaomi Philippines is finally going to have an official retail presence outside Luzon, as it is set to open a kiosk in Cebu.
Huawei retailer refund program in PH now in other countries
The retailer-initiated Huawei full-refund program in place in the Philippines is now being offered in two other countries as well.
Huawei defies trade ban with 150th PH concept store opening
Huawei continues to defy its troubles with the Trump administration with product launches and store openings. Just today in the Philippines, for example, the company formally opened its 150th experience store in the country.
Rock Space brings quality accessories to PH. 5 of our picks here
Ever since we got a Rock Space Hi-Tensile 3-in-1 charging cable for our coverage of MWC 2019 in Barcelona, Spain, it’s been with us to every event we’ve attended. It’s convenient, it’s useful… it just makes things easier for people like us who tend to bring many gadgets because of work. Best of all, it’s super, super, suuuuppppeer durable.
Globe makes history with 1st 5G service in Southeast Asia
High-speed 5G internet is here in the Philippines. Globe Telecom has announced the first commercial 5G service in the Philippines for residential and business customers, achieving its 2018 goal of rolling it out by the second quarter of 2019.
Huawei MateBooks back on Microsoft’s online store
Google relisted Huawei as one of its partners in the Android Q Beta program and is now lobbying for continued business dealings with it. Chipmakers like Qualcomm and Intel are reportedly pushing for the easing of the ban on supplying products to Huawei. Today, there’s another good news for the embattled technology giant.
PH retailers support Huawei, to refund devices if they can’t run Google apps
We at Revü have confirmed that there’s currently a full-refund program for purchased Huawei smartphones and tablets in the Philippines.
Huawei applies for trademark for own OS in PH, other countries
In a sign that it’s preparing for a scenario where it won’t be able to do business with Google because of the trade war between the United States and China, Huawei has applied for a trademark for its own operating system.
Google pushes for continued cooperation with Huawei — report
London-headquartered publication Financial Times reports that Google is making a case to the U.S. government for the company to continue its business dealings with Huawei.
Huawei asks court for fast resolution to ‘illegal’ US trade ban
Huawei, through chief legal officer Song Liuping, today called for a quick end to the state-imposed ban that prevents American companies from buying and licensing products and technology to the Chinese OEM.
Xiaomi PH store to open May 31; 6 more to be inaugurated soon
Xiaomi and its exclusive distributor in the Philippines, Grimalkin Corporation, have ramped up the opening of official Mi stores in the country. Just this month, they added two branches — one in Manila on May 18 and another in Pampanga May 25th.
Sony phone business exits PH, other regions to focus on 4 markets
It could be the beginning of the end for yet another known phone brand.
