Samsung reclaims the top spot from Apple in terms of global market share according to the Q1 2024 report of IDC. This is on top of an increase in smartphone shipments by 7.8% when compared to the previous year. IDC Group Vice President Ryan Reith acknowledges that the smartphone market is slowly recovering after two […]
There’s no denying that the phone market in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region is very competitive, with various brands duking it out to take the top spot. A report by Canalys for March 2024 has revealed a few surprising findings: in the SEA region, the Philippines has the second biggest phone market next to Indonesia, […]
Review Verdict: Despite looking similar to last year’s Xiaomi 13, the brand made big improvements to the standard 14 especially with its three 50-megapixel Leica-branded cameras. This makes the Xiaomi 13 a running candidate for best compact flagship for 2024. Pros -Camera setup is the best in class -Gorgeous display Cons -HyperOS doesn’t feel […]
Xiaomi unveiled HyperOS last December in China, and it has appeared on a few phones like the POCO X6 Pro. At MWC 2024, Xiaomi revealed the global rollout schedule of HyperOS, with the Xiaomi 14 series being the next set of devices that have it pre-installed. READ MORE: Review: The POCO X6 Pro 5G is […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we’re here to help you find some of the perfect gifts for him! Here are our Top 5 choices: Top 5 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him POCO X6 Pro 5G Moondrop Space Travel Tekken 8 Quiver Time Bolt Ulanzi MT-44 Vlog Tripod POCO X6 Pro 5G While […]
Smart is still the fastest among the three telcos in the Philippines when it comes to download speeds according to OOKLA in Q4 of 2023. The telco recorded a median download speed of 37.64 Mbps, compared to its main competitors Globe, which scored a median download speed of 26.44 Mbps, and DITO, which nabbed just […]
An Optical Image Stabilizer is a mechanism on the phone that reduces camera shake, thus reducing the likelihood of blurred images or shaky footage and improving the quality of its shots. It’s interesting to recall that years ago, the only phones with OIS were those which are at the top of the line of their […]
As we approach the end of 2023, it is evident that there was a diverse range of phone launches that catered to consumers across all segments, from entry-level to premium flagship devices. Several brands have already started providing a sneak peek of what to expect from their 2024 lineup, and the outlook appears promising. As […]
Aside from the Redmi K70E (that’s expected to debut globally as the POCO X6 Pro), Xiaomi also announced the standard Redmi K70 and its Pro version in China. We’re not sure about their possible global availability (and if they will launch as POCO devices), but both phones are interesting on paper. Common features between the […]
Qualcomm should be worried in the mid-range segment, as MediaTek announced the Dimensity 8300, which appears to be better than the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (and even the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2) on paper. The most obvious part where the Dimensity 8300 shines is its 1/3/4 CPU layout, where its Cortex-A715 Prime Core runs at […]
Xiaomi is starting to unveil phones under the Redmi 13 series globally, and it kicks off with the budget Redmi 13C. While people might assume it is a rebranded POCO C65, there are a few differences between the two Xiaomi phones. While the official listing shows that the Redmi 13C also uses a Helio G85 […]
Xiaomi debuted HyperOS during the unveiling of the Xiaomi 14 series last October 26. HyperOS is set to replace MIUI, and Xiaomi has big plans for it. This involves integrating all Xiaomi products—including its future electric cars—under one ecosystem. Aside from the Xiaomi 14 series, other products that will have HyperOS include the Watch S3 […]