No charging brick? No problem. Apple is trying to save the environment, or at least appears to do so, by not including a power adapter and wired earphones in the iPhone 12 series packaging that’s 70% smaller than previous boxes. Of course, that won’t stop other companies from creating extra waste by selling chargers for the newest iPhones and some older models, which currently ship without power adapters and earphones.
Read MoreVivo Color Earphone with P549 ($11) price tag now in PH
The COVID-19 pandemic has made video-chat apps like Zoom and Google Meet a part of many people’s daily work and school lives. And if you’re in the market for an affordable yet stylish pair of basic earphones for voice and video calls, then Vivo might have something worth your consideration.
Read MoreSnapdragon 875 gets mind-blowing 847,868 score in leaked listing
MediaTek and Kirin chipsets may be dominating in the midrange category, but the flagship space is still Qualcomm’s territory, as seen in the more recent Antutu Benchmark rankings. And it looks like its reign won’t end soon.
Read MoreHuawei Mate 40 Pro scores over 720,000 in Antutu
Huawei has launched the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro Plus, and Mate 40 RS in its native China, following the series’ global debut last week.
Read MoreApple iPhone 12 Pro: Unboxing, first impressions
We used to buy an iPhone every year… until many Android smartphones actually stepped up their game and beat it in one area that’s on top of our priority list when choosing a handset — mobile photography.
Read MoreLoL: Wild Rift: iOS, Android open beta now live
The wait is over — for some people at least. The regional open beta for League of Legends: Wild Rift (see our review of this game here) is now live to all players in select countries, including the Philippines.
Read MoreOPPO A53 2020 now available through Globe Postpaid
So while checking the Philippine telcos’ respective online stores to find out more about their postpaid plans for the newly launched OPPO Reno 4 Z 5G, we stumbled upon something else.
Read MoreiPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro in PH: How much, where to buy now
The first batch of Apple iPhone 12 series orders have started arriving in stores around the world for people who preordered the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro (the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max are scheduled to hit retailers beginning November 13).
Read MoreVivo V20 SE review: More than a selfie phone
The Vivo V20 series comes just a few months after the launch of the V19 lineup, which got its Philippine release delayed because of COVID-19. It’s another midrange set that promises an excellent overall smartphone experience.
Read MoreOnePlus Nord N10 5G, Nord N100 priced from £179 ($233)
The OnePlus Nord‘s reign as the most affordable 5G phone from OnePlus has come to an end. The company today unveiled two new devices for its Nord series — both of which are cheaper than the OnePlus Nord, and one of them offers 5G connectivity.
Read MoreSamsung Odyssey G7, G9 priced from P33,699 in PH
They look like they could help us embark on our own odyssey… like right now. Even better? They’re already up for purchase in the Philippines.
Read MoreStunning Vivo V20 series now available for preorder in PH
Following the virtual launch of the Vivo V20 series in the Philippines, the Vivo V20 Pro, V20, and V20 SE are now officially available for preorder until October 29. What’s more, each smartphone in the lineup comes with respective premium pre-sale freebies.
Read MoreLenovo Legion Slim 7i launched in PH as lightest GTX gaming laptop
Lenovo Philippines announced the latest Legion Slim 7i alongside the Legion Phone Duel gaming phone at the 2020 ESGS [Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit].
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