League of Legends: Wild Rift has launched a regional open beta for select markets, including the Philippines. We’ve been playing it, and, so far, we think LoL for mobile is everything we expected and more. Moonton, the China-based game developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, has every reason to be worried.
Read MoreRealme now PH’s No. 1 phone brand. See the top 5 in Q3 2020
One market-research firm’s most recent report on the local smartphone market is in, and we’re basically seeing the same players in the rankings as the last time — only their spots changed.
Read MoreApple iPhone 12 series’ Philippine prices revealed
Following its global release in some markets, including the United States and China, the Apple iPhone 12 series is now officially priced in the Philippines. Better yet, they’re surprisingly a bit cheaper (but still not a bargain) compared with previous iterations.
Read MoreVivo V20 series phones pack ‘ultimate selfie camera’
It seems that the more users explore their Vivo V20 series smartphones since their release in the Philippines last October 31, the more surprising features they discover. And it might take a while to fully tinker with every single innovative feature, as there are many to play with.
Read MorePOCO X3 NFC long-term review: Almost too easy to recommend
Just like at the top, the competition at the bargain basement of the Philippine smartphone space is also fierce. The POCO X3 NFC is a strong contender for the crown in the P10,000 (around $206 converted) range, boasting some impressive specs and a couple of surprising ones that most other phones at this price segment lack.
Read MoreRealme Narzo 20 launching in the Philippines Nov 5
Not soon after completing the Realme 7 series in the Philippines with the release of the budget-friendly Realme 7i sporting a 90Hz screen, Realme today confirmed the launch date of a new smartphone line for the local market.
Read MoreXiaomi, OPPO to launch Samsung Exynos-based phones, report says
Samsung may be at the top of the smartphone rankings, but it’s a different case for its mobile application processor, based on market-research firm Counterpoint’s report.
Read MoreApple Silicon MacBooks launching Nov 10 — report
Apple has sent out invites to its latest — and likely last — virtual event of 2020. The U.S. tech giant’s “One More Thing” launch has been scheduled for 10 a.m. PT on November 10 (2 a.m. November 11 in the Philippines) and will reportedly focus on the upcoming Macs with Apple-designed, ARM-based processors inside.
Read MoreXiaomi launches 20W fast charger for Apple iPhone 12 series
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.
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