You probably didn’t see this one coming. At Huawei’s Mate 20 series launch here in London, the company announced its first gaming-focused phone in the Huawei Mate 20 X. The “X” could stand for extra large.
Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro with powerhouse specs are here
After countless leaks and rumors and near confirmations, the smartphone line many have been waiting for is here at last. Huawei has drawn the curtains behind the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro flagship phones here in London.
Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR PH prices revealed
We now know how much the new Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR will cost in the Philippines. Apple’s official online store has published local pricing for the new iPhones, and they’re predictably steep — even for Apple’s standards.
OPPO Philippines starts teasing R-series lineup
OPPO is bringing back (remember the ridiculously thin R7?) its upper-midrange R series to the Philippine market. OPPO Philippines today posted a teaser image on social media hinting at the imminent local launch of the OPPO R17 Pro, R17, or both.
Galaxy A6s, 1st phone not produced by Samsung, launching soon?
Samsung has been busy with smartphone announcements lately. The Korean brand recently launched the 2018 refreshes of the Samsung Galaxy A9 and Galaxy A7, both equipped with more cameras than the average handset.
Huawei Mate 20 series: 5 things we’re excited about
We’re only days away from Huawei announcing its new Mate 20 phones at an event in London, which we’ll cover. The world’s second largest smartphone vendor after Samsung is expected to show off the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and the gaming-focused Mate 20X in their entirety.
A new ASUS ZenFone is launching on October 17
Will the successor to the popular ASUS ZenFone Max M1 or ZenFone Max Pro M1 phone launch sooner than later? We think so. ASUS India has sent out invitations to a media event happening on October 17.
Official: Hyper Boost, OPPO’s answer to Huawei’s GPU Turbo
If Huawei has GPU Turbo, OPPO now has Hyper Boost. But unlike Huawei’s gaming-focused technology, Hyper Boost aims to accelerate the overall performance of a smartphone when running heavy-load applications.
List of devices that can and can’t play Fortnite Android Beta
Fortnite for Android is now in public beta, which means anyone with a supported phone or tablet can drop in and play the game without an invite. The only downside, besides the fact you’ll need to install a separate app to download and actually install the game (it isn’t available on the Google Play Store, in case you’re wondering), is that Fortnite’s Android Beta has steep hardware requirements.
Fortnite for Android now in open beta. Here’s how you can play today
Android users can finally exhale, as Fortnite for Android is now in open beta. That means anyone can sign up and sink their teeth in the free-to-play battle-royale game without the terrible wait.
Apple iPhone XS, XS Max preorders in PH start October 19
Exactly a month after Apple launched the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, two of the 2018 iPhones will finally be on their way to the Philippines soon.
PH price of Samsung Galaxy A7 with 3 rear cameras announced
Alongside the Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 with four rear cameras — yes, four! — the Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 was also announced for the Philippine market. The phone steps down to three back-facing cameras and is cheaper than its quad-camera cousin.
Samsung Galaxy A9 gets 4 rear cameras, P32,990 ($609) price tag
In the weeks leading up to today’s Samsung Unpacked event in Malaysia, the Korean manufacturer teased a new device that delivers “4x fun.” And today, we finally get our first look at the Samsung Galaxy A9 2018, or as many will describe it: the world’s first-ever smartphone with quad rear cameras. Crazy indeed.
Razer Phone 2 mixes gaming specs, 120Hz screen, boring design
It’s been almost a year since the original Razer Phone — arguably the first device that turned the world’s attention to gaming-focused smartphones — came out. Now, we have the sequel, the aptly named Razer Phone 2.
Honor 8X Philippine price and availability revealed
For those looking to supersize their daily driver, Honor has gone beyond the limits of how big a smartphone should be. It has the Honor Note 10, 8X Max, and 8X — three of its largest handsets — in its arsenal.
OPPO K1 is cheapest phone with in-screen fingerprint sensor
Say hello to the most affordable phone with an under-display fingerprint scanner. The OPPO K1, as earlier reported, is now official, confirming many of the rumors and speculation that circulated prior to its unveiling.
Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL: Specs, prices, availability
There were hardly any surprises at Google’s hardware event earlier today as the tech giant rolled out the red carpet for the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. They are essentially the same phone, by the way, except the latter has a bigger notched display and battery.
OPPO K1 could launch with OPPO’s answer to Huawei’s GPU Turbo
OPPO is set to unveil a new phone tomorrow, October 10, according to invitations sent out to Chinese tech media. The OPPO K1 with an in-screen fingerprint sensor will reportedly make its debut a day from today.
Huawei Mate 20X could be a gaming phone launching October 16th
Surprise, surprise! Huawei could be launching a gaming phone alongside the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro in London on October 16.
Huawei Mate 20 impresses in Antutu, can run NBA 2K18 at 60fps
We’re only several days removed from Huawei’s Mate 20 series event on October 16 in London. The long-rumored and anxiously waited Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are expected to take the stage, along with a couple of other devices.