Unbox Best Gadgets of 2018: By Category

Here are the gadgets you need to take a look at This is part two of our best gadgets of the year companion article and in this one, we categorize our best picks for different categories. We’ve also thrown in two notebooks in the mix because we get a lot of questions which model/brand they […]

Unbox Best Phones of 2018: By Price Range

These are the phones you need to buy 2018 has proven to be one of the best years in the history of mobiles and for the consumer. This year has seen the official re-entry of two sub-brands that has provided a catalyst for a more ruthless marketplace, and ultimately better pricing for consumers. It’s also […]

5 Smartphone Deals For 11/11 That You Shouldn’t Miss

Because it is the best time to get a new phone Lazada’s annual 11/11 mega sale is full of great deals from several categories. Phones are no exception, as brands are holding their respective sales (Honor, Huawei, ASUS have posted theirs, among the few). Amidst the many offerings out there, we give you five of […]

Huawei and Xiaomi are the Fastest Growing Smartphone Brands for 3Q 2018

HMD Global has made a significant increase in the number of smartphones shipped The 3Q 2018 figures have been released by research firm Counterpoint, and Huawei remains strong in the number 2 spot while Xiaomi is closing the gap between Apple. While the growth in China has declined, Chinese brands—particularly Huawei and Xiaomi—have focused their […]

Here’s The Top 5 Design Trends In Mobile This Year

These are the prevailing smartphone trends this year We’re almost 10 months deep into 2018 and boy what a year it’s been. We’ve seen a tremendous amount of innovation from brands as well as an expansion of choices for the regular consumer. Today let’s take a look at the top 5 trends that has defined […]

Infinix Zero 5 Review: Underrated Phablet Powerhouse

We review the Infinix Zero 5! While the brand might not ring a bell to everyone, Infinix makes a couple of decent value-for-money phones, and the Zero 5 is no exception. It may not have that trendy 18:9 display (hence its huge size), but its dual rear camera setup with 2X optical zoom makes it […]

We Take A Peek At China’s Smartphone Landscape

Spoiler alert: mid-range is king We’re still in China for Huawei’s media tour, and one part of the company’s media orientation program is to familiarize us with some of the smartphone trends that is happening in Huawei’s home country, courtesy of GfK China. While most people think of the Chinese market as the land of […]

Samsung Taps Cosplayer Gamer Alodia for Galaxy J7 Core

J7 Core Endorsed by Alodia Samsung is pulling out all the stops to push their new budget gaming smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Core. Apart from the Mobile Legends points that you get when you purchase the phone, they also tapped Cosplayer Gamer celebrity Alodia Gosiengfiao to endorse the phone in their promotional video for […]

A Mid-range Model is the Practical Smartphone choice nowadays—Here’s Why

 It is more than because of the rise of insanely expensive flagships   Let’s be honest: As much as you crave for Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 or Apple’s upcoming iPhone 8, or even Huawei’s Mate 10, we really doubt that you are willing to spend Php 50,000 on a phone. They may boast of the […]

Huawei Trolls Samsung, Confirms Arrival Of New Dual-camera Flagship In October

That’s some masterful trolling there, Huawei While the tech world is celebrating the arrival of Samsung’s newest dual-camera flagship, dual-camera OG Huawei has seized the opportunity to subtly troll Samsung’s newest phone.  Setting the trend, not following. Welcome to the #dualcamera party. #AheadOfTheGame #LeicaCamera #DoWhatYouWant pic.twitter.com/Brr0ewm6So — Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) August 23, 2017 Using a […]

5 Great Smartphones you can Buy for Under 10k (Q3 2017)

With a plethora of brands and models out there, we are blessed to have an endless number of smartphones to choose from, each catering to a specific budget. Should you have a difficult time deciding which phone best suits your needs, we have you covered. Last time, we gave you a list of smartphones in […]

Ayala Museum Lets You Experience History In 360 VR

It puts you in the shoes of Dr. Jose Rizal at the time of his death With the advent of affordable and more realistic VR experiences today, it’s only natural that museums and historians start tapping into the medium to tell better and richer stories of the past to a new generation. That’s the aim […]