With the Pixel 8 series set to launch in a few days, Google takes a swipe at Apple yet again, thinking that the Pixel 8 Pro will be better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. As part of its #BestPhonesForever series, Google’s latest banter against Apple has the iPhone 15 Pro Max being “worried” about […]
When it comes to messaging, one of the most-used platforms is Apple’s iMessage, with Google pushing for more users to use Rich Communication Service (RCS) instead. RCS and iMessage are two different platforms, and Google thinks that Apple is using the outdated SMS and MMS service when messaging Android users. In fact, Google made this […]
A local company is rarely able to put a service ahead of big, multinational firms, but that’s exactly what EastWest Bank has done with its EastWest Pay app. While the cashless revolution caused by the COVID pandemic has seen many companies come out with their cashless payment gateways, no other bank in the country has […]
The Google Chromebook is already a useful and affordable productivity option for people who want a cheap laptop alternative, and the company is making it even better by promising 10 10-year software update for the device. Google has raised the Auto Update Expiration (AUE) date from 5 to 10 years for all Chromebooks, regardless of […]
As we wait for the official unveiling of Android 14, Google has shared its updated look for the iconic Android logo. This time around, you get a 3D look to the Android logo, which was last updated in 2019, where it coincided with the simplified naming convention–Android 10, Android 11, and so forth. In its post, […]
If you want a game subscription service that’s similar to Apple Arcade but for Android devices, Google has made its Play Pass subscription service available in the Philippines for just Php 109 a month. First-time users can get to try out the service for a month. What makes this gaming subscription service cool is that […]
Just when we thought that Infinix is going to “retire” the ZERO branding for smartphones in exchange of the gaming-centric GT 10 Pro, it seems that there will be a ZERO 30 5G coming this year. This marks the first time in 8 months that Infinix is announcing a new ZERO smartphone—the last one was […]
As it boosts its efforts to fight misinformation, Google strengthens its fact-checking commitments with its Image Fact Check Explorer tool. An update to its current iteration of Fact Check Explorer, users can now verify images on the internet if they are real or not. This is important, especially in the Philippines where 51% of the […]
With its desire to stay competitive with the likes of Google and OpenAI, Meta announced that they are working on their own AI model in partnership with Microsoft. Instead of going for generative AI, Meta opted to develop Llama, which is a language model that’s specifically developed for researchers. Making Llama unique is that it […]
XTREME Appliances expands its offerings in the Philippines with its Go series of Smart TVs, all powered by Google TV. Available in 32-inch, 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch, the XTREME Go TVs have access to thousands of apps at the Google Play Store, on top of having Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video. Unlike Android […]
Sony adds another premium TV offering to its lineup in the Philippines with the Bravia XR X95L. Available in an 85-inch model, the Bravia XR X95L is a Google TV that utilizes a Mini LED panel to give you vibrant colors and deep blacks. Complementing the Mini LED display is Sony’s Cognitive Processor XR, which […]
Google really can’t catch a break. Just like what happened last year when a prototype went on sale and a leaked unboxing made its way to the web, the same thing is happening once again. Leaks of the upcoming Google Pixel 8 Pro are now circulating the internet, leading us to believe that it’s more […]