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POCO X3 NFC long-term review: Almost too easy to recommend

In Phones by Ramon Lopez3 Comments

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.

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Xiaomi launches 20W fast charger for Apple iPhone 12 series

In Accessories by Ramon Lopez6 Comments

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.

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Redmi 9C review: Budget done just right?

In Phones by Nicole BatacLeave a Comment

The upside of a competitive smartphone market is the increased number of choices we get. At this point, brands offer slight variations at slightly different price points, giving you a different experience with just a few hundred or thousands of pesos. It’s a matter of knowing what it is you can afford and what it is you need. We’re rife with options, and we welcome that dilemma.