7 Tech Stories That Defined Local Tech In 2016

And just like that, 2016 is almost over. The year has been a rollercoaster ride for many people, and probably won’t be looked at fondly by any stretch of the imagination. It’s also been a big year for tech in the Philippines, both good and bad, and today we’ll be taking a look back at […]

LG’s G6 May Come With Mobile Payment Tech, Iris Scanner

With the relative commercial failure of their modular G5 that resulted in a 800 billion won ($67 million) loss this year, Korean company LG is facing an uphill battle to try and regain lost ground ceded to domestic rival Samsung and international rivals like Huawei, OPPO and Vivo. To do that, the Korean company is said […]

Practical Alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is dead. Time to move on because there’s no point dwelling in the past. If you’re still in the market for a smartphone, here are some alternatives you might want to consider for your hard-earned cash. Huawei P9 Plus Monstrous internal specifications, elegant build, 700MHz spectrum compatibility, and the twin […]

Those Who Pre-Order the LG V20 in the Philippines Get a Free 200GB MicroSD Card

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was initially a strong contender for smartphone of the year when it was unveiled a couple of months ago. Now that it’s out of the running because of the issues with what was the Korean company’s flagship phablet, it’s pretty much anyone’s ball game. A smartphone that we’ve been keeping […]

Weekly Recap (Sept 4) Apple Unveils the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

It’s the start of the work week, which means it’s time to join Lea for another weekly recap. Last week, we saw the unveiling of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus after months of rumors, leaks, and speculation. We are sad to see the 3.5mm audio jack go, but the iPhone 7 certainly sounds […]

Charge and Listen to Tunes on the iPhone 7 with this Rockstar from Belkin

Apple unveiled their newest iPhones a few days ago, the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus. With the unveiling came confirmation for all the leaks, rumors, and speculation that Apple would indeed be ditching the analog 3.5mm audio jack with each device shipping with Apple Earpods that will connect to your brand new iPhone […]

Apple’s New iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Are Water Resistant

After months of leaks, Apple has officially announced the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The Cupertino firm’s brand new flagships will no longer cast longing glances at Samsung’s flagships in terms of water resistance – the new phones now sport IP67 water and dust resistance, which means you no longer have to scramble for rice when […]

Vivo PH Prices V3 At Php 11,990

If Vivo’s V3 Max Php 16,990 price tag is a little rich for your blood, chances are you’ve been waiting for the arrival of its supposedly cheaper and smaller brother, the V3. Well, Vivo Philippines has officially announced the pricing of the V3 in their Facebook account a few days ago and it’s pretty competitive […]

Flash Plus 2 Review: Better Than The Original?

We review the Flash Plus 2! If you haven’t heard, newly independent brand Flash has officially released their follow-up to last year’s hit the Flash Plus. This year the brand is looking to repeat their success with its successor, the Flash Plus 2. Does the Flash Plus 2 recapture the same fire that made the […]

Everything Google Announced At I/O 2016

Strap yourself down, it’s a lot Ealier this morning Google kicked their yearly developer conference, I/O, with a bang. In typical Google fashion the company announced several new features that won’t just be relegated to Android N. So, let’s get started! Google Assistant The biggest and most substantial announcement in I/O this year is Google […]

Sony Announces 22.5-megapixel Exmor RS IMX318 Sensor

Sony has announced another imaging module While Sony’s smartphones aren’t exactly what you’d call runaway hits, the company’s sensors for smartphones are the complete opposite – you find them darn near everywhere, utilized by mobile competitors like Apple, Huawei and a number of manufacturers. Sony has officially released their newest camera module, the Exmor RS […]

Cherry Mobile Flare Selfie Review: Best Bang-for-the-buck Selfie Phone?

We review Cherry Mobile’s Flare Selfie! 2016 has barely gotten off the ground yet local outfit Cherry Mobile has already launched another major product: the Flare Selfie. Part of the company’s bang-for-the-buck Flare lineup, the Flare Selfie combines awesome features with good design and more importantly, and affordable price point. The Flare Selfie represents the […]