John Nieves

Flagship Camera Comparo: Huawei P60 Pro VS Samsung Galaxy S23 VS Apple iPhone 14 Pro

The Huawei P60 Pro is here in the Philippines, and it’s only natural that we compare it with two of its flagship rivals: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the iPhone 14 Pro. All three phones are at the top of the heap when it comes to taking photos, but only one is the true […]

President Marcos Signs SIM Card Registration Act

Yes, We Absolutely Need SIM Registration Extension

In six days, anyone who hasn’t gone through the SIM registration process will have their number de-activated by the government. There are no ifs or buts about it: the DICT has said numerous times that there not be a SIM registration extension for the Philippines, despite the fact that the law was only signed in […]

Huawei P60 Pro Hands-On, Quick Review: Is The King Back?

Initial Verdict: The Huawei P60 Pro is one of the best cameraphones we’ve come across this year as we found in this quick review. Its camera performance is insanely impressive, showing off Huawei’s XMAGE tech, but the phone isn’t without its inherited quirks.  Pros Excellent camera performance Gorgeous and tough display Cons Only 4G connectivity Polarizing […]

Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro Review Philippines: About Time

Review Verdict: The Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro is a great smartwatch for the Philippines, offering a sleek and stylish exterior along with a lot of great fitness and health features plus a long battery life to boot. Pros Stylish design and build quality Long battery life and quick charging feature Wide range of sports modes […]

PLDT Successfully Navigates Capex Issue

After all the commotion over PLDT’s capex overrun that threatened to derail the company’s positive gains after the pandemic, PLDT Inc. chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan has successfully navigated the company over this big hump on the road. And despite all of the wasted hysteria on ink and online about the budget overrun, it turns out […]

Xiaomi 13 Pro Review Philippines: Camera Beast

While we are still waiting for a possible Ultra variant, Xiaomi definitely went beast mode with the Xiaomi 13 Pro, boasting a really huge camera bump to house all of its bleeding-edge cameras. Along with a partnership with Leica, is the Xiaomi 13 Pro a great flagship camera phone in the Philippines? We got to […]

Xiaomi 13 Review Philippines: Compelling Compact Flagship?

The Xiaomi 13 series now official globally (including the Philippines), and while people will rave more about the Pro model, they should not ignore the vanilla model. Meant to challenge compact premium flagship phones like the Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14, the Xiaomi 13 is proof that the Chinese tech giant wants to prove that […]

OnePlus 11 Review Philippines: Value-packed

Spoiler alert: the OnePlus 11 is a very good phone. While it’s not going to be a “flagship killer” in the traditional sense, it’s a phone that brings a lot of flagship performance and features at a price point that’s significantly less than what its rivals like Samsung and Huawei are offering. This year’s OnePlus […]

Dreame H12 Vacuum Review Philippines: Cleaning Made Easy

Review verdict: It’s pricey, but the Dreame H12 vacuum makes cleaning easy, especially if you’re the type that doesn’t want to devote an entire day cleaning your house. Pros Has enough suction for daily cleaning duties Effortless to use Can handle both wet and dry conditions Cons Expensive Look, no one likes cleaning. It’s a […]

Xiaomi Outs The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ With 200-megapixel Snapper

Xiaomi is starting off the year by revealing several members of its new smartphone lineup: the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+. The new phones share a nearly identical specs sheet with only a few changes in cameras, storage, and finish that differentiate the three. All the phones in […]