A report from IHS Markit Technology indicates that the Apple iPhone XR was the bestselling smartphone in the first half of 2019, with shipments pegged at 26.9 million units worldwide. Its successor, the newly announced iPhone 11, could prove to be even more attractive — and therefore higher selling than the last year’s popular, lower-cost iPhone.
Meet the iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max. Specs, prices here
Apple today launched the successors to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, alongside the iPhone 11 and a bunch of other new products and services to keep you happy within the U.S. tech giant’s walled garden.
Apple iPhone XR bestselling phone in 1st half of 2019 — report
Introducing a third iPhone model in 2018 — the cheapest of the bunch — may have saved Apple from a further slowing of smartphone shipments.
Apple iPhone 6 only P11,990 ($230) at Lazada 9.9 sale
The Lazada 9.9 Big Discovery Sale is scheduled for September 9, with discounts of up to 90% on over a whopping 9 million deals across the ecommerce platform. What’s more, you don’t have to wait until September 9 to find out which items to seriously consider when the sale goes live.
Apple iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max: What we know so far
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Apple has sent out invitations to its next iPhone event happening on September 10 in the United States (September 11 in the Philippines).
Top 10 smartphone brands in Q2 2019
Market-research firm Counterpoint Research’s Quarterly Market Monitor Q2 2019 is out.
Updated MacBook Air, MacBook Pro: Prices in the Philippines
The cheapest MacBook Air — priced at $999 ($around P51,639) — and the smallest, 12-inch MacBook Pro are now gone from Apple’s website. However, two models have replaced them.
Apple launch marks a shift in strategy. Here’s what it announced
It looks like now’s a pretty good time to be an Apple user or fan. The American tech giant held its first service-centric event (no major hardware announcements at all!) earlier, where it showed off a bunch of new subscription services that will compete with what’s already out there, and likely on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac computer.
Huawei, Xiaomi fastest-growing smartphone brands in 2018 — IDC
It’s the worst year ever for the smartphone industry. According to market-research firm IDC’s report on worldwide smartphone shipments for 2018, global volumes slumped 4.1 percent with a total of 1.4 billion units shipped for the full year.
Pixel 3, Note 9 have highest scores in new DxOMark Selfie test
It’s about time. Image-quality rating site DxOMark finally shines a light on a smartphone’s front camera, as it debuts DxOMark Selfie.
Blind camera-test results: Note 9 vs Mate 20 Pro vs iPhone XS
On January 6, we asked you to participate in a blind camera test that pitted the Apple iPhone XS, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — three of what we think are the best flagships you can buy — against each other.
Mate 20 Pro vs iPhone XS: Android’s best vs iOS’ best
It’s an all-out battle between two of the best and most feature-packed flagship smartphones of any platform, with the powerhouse Huawei Mate 20 Pro squaring up against the Apple iPhone XS for a brawl.
Blind camera test: iPhone XS vs Mate 20 Pro vs Galaxy Note 9
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, and Apple iPhone XS arguably belong to the crop of handsets that has contributed greatly to blurring the line between a smartphone and a DSLR. They’re three of the best when it comes to taking pictures that wow, bar none.
The Apple iPhone XR’s camera has met its match on DxOMark
Interdependent camera-testing website DxOMark has published its review of the Google Pixel 3‘s single-lens system. And according to DxOMark, Google’s current flagship smartphone is just as good at taking pictures and video as the Apple iPhone XR.
Xiaomi is bestselling phone brand at Lazada PH’s 11.11 sale
The craziness that is the 11.11 online shopping festival is finally over. Is your bank account still alive? Apparently, many of you have taken advantage of yesterday’s sale. Shopee Philippines has announced that it sold 1,205,310 items. Even better, rival ecommerce platform Lazada Philippines has released the bestsellers in every category.
iPad Pro 2018 nearly 2x faster than fastest Android, Antutu reveals
It posted astonishing results in cross-platform processor benchmark Geekbench. This time, the 11-inch model of the Apple iPad Pro 2018 got a nod from its performance in Antutu.
Apple iPhone XR to be available in PH starting Nov. 16
Following the release of the Apple iPhone XS And iPhone XS Max in the Philippines, Globe Telecom today announced the local availability of the iPhone XR.
For 2 quarters in a row, Huawei beats Apple, inches closer to No. 1
Could Huawei achieve its ambition to become the No. 1 smartphone manufacturer by the end of 2019? It looks like a tough one, but if the latest bulletin from market-research firm IDC is any indication, Huawei probably could.
New Apple iPad Pro can run console-quality NBA 2K19 at 60fps
Apple recently announced new iPad Pros at its iPad and Mac keynote event in Brooklyn, New York City. The latest premium slates from the American tech giant comes in sporting 11- and 12.9-inch displays, flat edges, facial recognition, and industry-leading internals to chew through console-quality games.
Globe, Smart postpaid plans for the Apple iPhone XS, XS Max
Want to get the Apple iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max early, but don’t want to pay the full, off-contract price, which can be anywhere between P67,990 (around $1,257) and P97,490 ($1,802)? Consider getting it from a carrier instead.