MD Global, the firm that secured the rights to use the Nokia brand, is back again in the Philippines, this time finally launching the devices that Filipinos are waiting for and not the feature phones that it began selling end of March.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime review: Not your typical Samsung phone
AMSUNG has been coming out with some really good premium phones in recent years (you can read about the Galaxy S8 here and here). And the Seoul-based company hasn’t eased off the gas pedal on the entry-level market as it continues with its annual release schedule, which includes the phone you see above, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (click for complete specs).
The OnePlus 5 may be launching sooner than you think
HE OnePlus 5 hype train is in full motion. And as of today, you can add a possible launch date for one of 2017’s most anticipated Android smartphones.
First look: HTC U Ultra big-screen flagship phone
TC announced the HTC U Ultra (click for complete specs) in January 2017 at a post-CES press conference that attempted to hijack the spotlight away from phones that made their debut at the world’s biggest tech event.
AR-ready ASUS ZenFone with up to 8GB RAM is coming
T’S been almost five months since the ASUS ZenFone AR was launched at CES 2017 in Las Vegas. So whatever happened to the first Tango- and Daydream VR-enabled phone?
Smartphone maker HTC set to return to PH soon
ANY of HTC’s products have long been praised in the international tech community. In fact, the HTC 10 was hailed as one of 2016’s best smartphones by different technology sites. So if there’s one brand we’ve always wanted to come back to the Philippines, it’s HTC. Fortunately, the tech gods are listening; the Taiwanese smartphone maker is set to make a comeback in the country.
iPhone 6s beats Galaxy S8 in speed test. Wait, what?
AVING the latest high-end specs doesn’t always guarantee that your smartphone gets to trump older devices with older specs. Case in point: Apple’s almost-two-year-old iPhone 6s has defeated the newly released Samsung Galaxy S8 in a speed test.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 goes big with 6.44-inch screen, 5,300mAh battery
IAOMI’S newly launched smartphone is all about a big screen and an even bigger battery. So to say that size matters with the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (click for complete specs) is an understatement.
Hey, Android users. Apple claims life is easier on the iPhone
HERE has never been a more contentious topic among smartphone users than the “Android versus iOS” issue. If you acknowledge the advantages of one mobile operating system, chances are you’ll get attacked by supporters of the other OS. It’s as if you’re not allowed to appreciate both.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium launched in PH with premium pricing to boot
N the market for an Android flagship? Sony Philippines has something that is pretty special and may strike your fancy. But you’d have to be prepared to spend top money for it.
In PH, these are the top 10 best-selling smartphones in Q4 2016
ETAIL analyst GfK has released its report for the fourth quarter of 2016, revealing the 10 best-selling smartphones in the Philippines. Turns out the selfie-focused OPPO F1s was the most saleable model in the country, per data from the study.
Selfie-focused Vivo V5s debuts in PH
HINESE brand Vivo today unveiled the Vivo V5s (see complete specs) in the Philippines, just months after a similar product, the Vivo V5, hit the streets. The V5s is priced higher than its predecessor, and the extra cost will get you more storage and a redesigned, unibody phone that looks like the V5 Plus — or, if you prefer, the iPhone 7.
Meet the smartphone that now has the highest-rated camera
TC has a new a smartphone to compete with the likes of the Google Pixel, the Samsung Galaxy S8, and the Apple iPhone 7. And expectedly, the Taiwan-headquartered phone maker is keen to brag about the camera on the HTC U11 (click for complete specs), which is apparently unprecedented in the mobile industry — both in terms of shooting stills and video.
Aurii Dream One is Firefly Mobile’s first Android 7.0 Nougat phone
HILIPPINE brand Firefly Mobile has finally released its first Android 7.0 Nougat phone, the Aurii Dream One, weeks after Cherry Mobile introduced its own Nougat devices.
Xiaomi Mi 6 now available in PH, but there’s a catch
HE Xiaomi Mi 6 (click for complete specs), the affordable, dual-cam Samsung Galaxy S8 challenger from China, is now available in the Philippines through online retailer Widget City, albeit unofficially. There’s always a catch, isn’t there?
Midrange Sony Xperia XA1 quietly gets released in PH
ONY today announced the arrival of the Sony Xperia XA1 in the Philippines. Announced at the Mobile World Congress or MWC 2017 in Barcelona, the XA1 is the Japanese brand’s newest entry in the midrange segment and the successor to the seriously underrated XA from last season.
Alleged ASUS ZenFone 4 Max details appear online
E’RE expecting a new ZenFone series at Computex Taipei, which will run from May 30 to June 3. So we’re not really surprised that details of the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max have shown up on the manufacturer’s official support pages — albeit briefly — and on a benchmarking site.
Here’s why the Apple iPhone 8 will be delayed, report claims
OULD the iPhone 8, the most anticipated non-Android phone of 2017, be the most elusive as well? That’s what the rumor mill would have us believe, and we think it’s entirely plausible that Apple won’t be able to keep up with the market at launch.
Vivo Y53 review: Expectedly handy, surprisingly capable
UDGET smartphones have come a long way in a short time. As you probably know, some even come with a fingerprint reader, which is crazy given that, up until a couple of years ago, the luxury of biometrics security was limited to higher-end devices. The outliers, many originating from the Far East, offer many of the features you’d want on your next purchase — and at bargain prices.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium gets PH launch date
HERE are only a few smartphones that we can describe as good-looking, and the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (click for complete specs) is one of them. Fortunately for those who put premium not just on performance but also on design, this beauty is going to be in the Philippines soon.
