OPPO Phones are Tougher than They Look

Before boarding our plane to Hong Kong for our trip to Shenzhen, China, we were lent an OPPO Find X to document the trip. I tend to drop phones so I was pretty nervous about using this flagship device from the brand. The motorized cameras made me feel uneasy because in my head, they might […]

Supreme Court Tells Bus Operators To Scrap Boundary System

There’s still hope for public transport If there’s one single thing that would drastically improve public transportation in the Philippines, it’s getting rid of the downright criminal boundary system that’s used by big public utility vehicle operators. The boundary system is one of the reasons you see bus, jeep, and taxi drivers drive like lunatics […]

Here’s A First Look at Apple’s 18W USB-C Charger for iPhones

To ship together with 2018 iPhones? One of the major complaints with iPhones is that they ship with an old and slow-charging 5W power adapter, regardless if you buy an iPhone SE or an iPhone X. While the latter (along with the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus) support fast charging, one has to fork up […]

Here’s a List of Government Offices Offering Free WiFi

You browse through the ‘net while doing government transactions As part of PLDT’s campaign for World WiFi Day yesterday, they provided free unlimited internet access to government offices on top of the usual 30-minute free internet access. Beyond yesterday’s campaign, PLDT’s participation for World WiFi day is important, as it gives people information where they […]

Yes, ACER Has Their Own Gaming Chair

Plus a few accessories that we wouldn’t mind owning ACER’s gaming division is quite young compared to its competitors, but it’s managed to release several stunning gaming devices in its short history. And while the company’s Predator notebooks are the most famous, ACER also has a few other gaming-related products up their sleeves, which include […]

OPPO F7 Youth Quick Review: Helio P60 in a Smaller Package

Here’s a Quick Look at the OPPO F7 Youth! We praised OPPO for the many improvements they made to the new iteration of their F series devices, the OPPO F7. It has a great SoC in the Helio P60, they greatly improved on the performance of their rear camera, and the phone looked absolutely stunning. […]

Ecooter Electric Scooter Launches in the Philippines

An eco-friendly scooter for everyone! China-based Da Yang Motors brings the Ecooter to the Philippines. An all-electric scooter, the Ecooter is powered by a 2500W electric motor, making it capable of up to 80Km on a single charge. It’s no slouch either when it comes to speed, as the Ecooter has a top speed of 75Km/h. […]

Essential Owns The Patent For The Pop-up Selfie Camera

Vivo will have to license the tech from them Remember Vivo’s cool Apex concept smartphone? You know, the one that has a pop-up camera hidden in the frame? While that might be a clever bit of engineering to ensure that the device has maximum display space without utilizing an iPhone X-like notch, the company will […]

(MWC 2018) Nokia 8 Sirocco Edition Hands-on, Quick Review: Almost All Glass Flagship

HMD Global is on a roll Aside from announcing a retro smartphone, HMD Global also released a special edition smartphone in the form of the Nokia 8 Sirocco Edition. While its name suggests it’s re-worked flagship from last year, the fact of the matter is that the externals have been thoroughly re-worked by HMD Global, […]

You’ll Finally Be Able To Get Your License Plates As SC Lifts TRO On 700,000 Plates

FINALLY After what seemed to be a long and agonizing wait, many people who have been waiting for their car’s license plates  will finally be getting them. The Supreme Court has finally lifted the temporary restraining order it issued in 2016 which prevented the around 700,000 license plates to be delivered to their owners. The […]

Smartphone 101: Why Is My Battery Draining So Fast?

Your phone’s battery draining quickly? We may have solutions for you Today we’re kick off a series of articles talking about smartphone ownership and some of the issues you may face if you’re a first time phone owner. And what better way to start off a new article series by talking about something that people […]

You Can Now Buy Your Favorite Gadgets in Kimstore via Installment

More options to get that gadget of your dreams Aside from Kimstore celebrating its 11th year in the business, the online shop is now offering gadget payments via installment through a partnership in Cebuana Lhuillier. This is a welcome option for those who want to grab the latest gadgets but could not afford to pay […]