Why Filipinos might still opt for a ‘safe’ Samsung Galaxy Note 7

In Business, Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroOctober 2, 2016Leave a Comment

IT was like a scene from a horror movie for tech enthusiasts. Every few hours starting end of August, we heard of a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploding until finally, the world’s largest smartphone vendor announced a global recall of its new flagship mobile device. Billions of dollars got wiped off the company’s market value; tech shares in other firms were sold to raise cash; Note 7s were banned from flights; recall processes got bungled, particularly in the U.S.; the arch-rival’s iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were launched… It was as if Samsung couldn’t catch a lucky break.

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Huawei Mate 9 details leak ahead of expected November 3 launch

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroSeptember 30, 2016Leave a Comment

THE invitations are out. Huawei has sent out invites to a November 3 event in Munich, Germany, where the company is expected to reveal its beast of a new flagship phone — if rumor mills are to be believed.

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End of an era or long overdue? Bye-bye, BlackBerry

In Business, Phones by Ramon LopezSeptember 29, 2016Leave a Comment

OTHERS described it as the “end of an era.” We thought it was overdue and that the writing on the wall has been clear for some time. Now it’s official — and we can finally say goodbye to an iconic phone brand.

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When the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will go on sale in PH again

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroSeptember 28, 20162 Comments

A week ago, we called Samsung Electronics Philippines‘ hotline to ask when the tech giant will resume selling the Galaxy Note 7 in the country. They didn’t have an answer then, but this morning, a representative confirmed that it will only be in a few days’ time.

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Xiaomi’s Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus offer ‘best’ specs at low prices

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroSeptember 27, 2016Leave a Comment

LAUNCH a device whose specs can match or outdo the competition and offer it at a much lower price. That’s classic Xiaomi. And that’s how the Chinese company played the game again today, as it introduced two new flagship smartphones that cost as low as 1,999 yuan ($300 or P14,500). It’s a move abandoned by ASUS, which now offers its traditionally affordable ZenFone devices at a higher price.

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Being a first adopter doesn’t always suck: Our case with Smart and Globe

In Business by Ramon LopezSeptember 27, 2016Leave a Comment

BEING an early adopter can have its downsides and its share of negative consequences. It can be soul-crushing when a Kickstarter project fails miserably. In rare cases, it can even leave you with a fire hazard that is the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.

But being first has its own advantages, too. And some of those perks can be worth the risk of inconveniences in the long run. My Revü Philippines partner Alora Uy Guerrero and I have had the luck of the draw on our side on two separate occasions, both involving the Philippines’ largest telecom operators. Allow us to expound.

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NBA 2K17 for Android and iOS review: Worthy of the name

In Games, Apps, and OS by Ramon LopezSeptember 25, 2016102 Comments

NBA 2K16 for Android and iOS wasn’t a good port — it had no audio commentary at launch; it ran slow as molasses on most devices, and many weren’t able to run it at all. A year after its release, it’s still nowhere as good as its console and PC counterpart (you can read our review here), nowhere as good as what it could and should be.

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Leaked files show Samsung Galaxy S8 could be a gaming beast

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroSeptember 24, 20162 Comments

With serious Galaxy Note 7 battery issues hounding Samsung, it’s understandable the Korean company would want to release the Samsung Galaxy S8 earlier than usual. Leaked documents say the tech giant’s next flagship phone will be powered by an Exynos 8895 processor — and the CPU will be paired with not just any other GPU.

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Here are initial sample photos taken in iPhone 7 Plus’ Portrait mode

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroSeptember 22, 2016Leave a Comment

The first iOS 10.1 developer beta update has rolled out to public-beta testers, and with it comes the Portrait mode Apple promised will go live for all iPhone 7 Plus users later this year.

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Research firm says this is how much it costs to make an iPhone 7

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroSeptember 21, 2016Leave a Comment

The 32GB variant of the Apple iPhone 7 officially sells for $649 or roughly P31,000, but did you know that making the device costs only about 35 percent of that price? If IHS Markit is to be believed, that is.

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NBA 2K17 review: As real as it gets

In Games, Apps, and OS by Ramon LopezSeptember 20, 2016Leave a Comment

(Note: I will be coming out with another piece detailing NBA 2K17’s MyCareer and online modes. I feel that they deserve more focus and more hours spent playing them.)

I remember my first game in NBA 2K17 so vividly. I set up a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals, reigning NBA champs Cleveland Cavaliers, squaring up against Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and the rest of the Golden State Warriors.

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HP Philippines renews push for 2-in-1 devices, unveils Pavilion x360, x2 refresh

In Laptops, Tablets by Ramon LopezSeptember 16, 2016Leave a Comment

There’s no sales frenzy to speak of yet, but HP Philippines believes the future of portable computing is here. It comes in different sizes, configurations, and prices — but all considerably sleeker, lighter, and more functional than the notebooks we’re familiar with.

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Where to buy the Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus in PH now

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroSeptember 16, 20161 Comment

Today’s release of the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus in parts of the world not named the Philippines doesn’t mean you can’t be one of the first in the country to get the new iPhone. You can — but for a price.

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Waze reveals this PH city is worst place to be a driver (hint: it’s not Manila)

In Cars, Games, Apps, and OS by Alora Uy GuerreroSeptember 15, 2016Leave a Comment

It’s out. Traffic app Waze has released its second Driver Satisfaction Index, an annual study of the driving experience of its users in 38 countries and 235 metros, and the result is surprising.

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Starmobile UP Sense is a P4,290 phone with fingerprint sensor

In Phones by Ramon LopezSeptember 14, 2016Leave a Comment

We haven’t heard much from Starmobile lately. The last we heard was the local tech company gained distribution rights for TP-Link networking products in the Philippines back in August. On September 13, it announced a new product, the Starmobile UP Sense, its first-ever device with a now-ubiquitous smartphone item: the fingerprint sensor.

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iPhone 7 is fastest smartphone, demolishes competition — Antutu

In Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroSeptember 13, 20162 Comments

The Apple iPhone 7 may not be out yet, but it’s now being tagged as the fastest smartphone you can buy after a benchmark test shows it beats the competition by a mile.

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Leading PH airlines ban Samsung Galaxy Note 7 use on flights

In Business, Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroSeptember 12, 2016Leave a Comment

We knew it was only a matter of time. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines have joined other carriers around the world that ban the use of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on their flights until further notice.

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Sony PS4 Pro: Should you get it on launch day?

In Games, Apps, and OS by Ramon LopezSeptember 11, 2016Leave a Comment

At a press event in New York City, which you may have already heard about, Sony finally took the wraps off of two new PlayStation consoles: a slimmer version that we all saw coming — a model the company simply referred to as “PS4” — and the more powerful PS4 Pro, originally code-named Neo.

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Recall program: How to replace your Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in PH

In Business, Phones by Alora Uy GuerreroSeptember 9, 20164 Comments

Less than a week after issuing a recall of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 units over exploding batteries, Samsung Electronics Philippines has announced details of its replacement program. This, despite no cases of battery fires being recorded in the country.

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Swim-proof Apple Watch Series 2 with GPS, brighter display now official

In Wearables by Ramon LopezSeptember 8, 2016Leave a Comment

Apple, as expected, announced the next generation of Apple Watch during its annual September keynote address in San Francisco, prior to showing off the new iPhone 7 that now comes in a slick jet-black finish you’ll keep hearing about it. (Apple knows how short our attention spans can be, so fresh Apple Watches hit the stage first.)

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