It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally here: Google has officially launched Android Wear 2.0, the evolutionary update to their wearable OS. Unlike the Android Mobile ecosystem, version 2.0 isn’t a incremental update – it’s a massive overhaul of Google’s smartwatch platform that throws in a brand-new design, on-watch playstore, a brand spanking […]
If I had to choose between a phone that had a Snapdragon 821 processor but had a 2,500mAh battery and a phone that had a Snapdragon 430 processor that had a 3,500mAh battery, I’d go with the SD430 one every time. I’m not alone – most people nowadays want a phone that lasts them the […]
Despite the gloomy outlook for smartwatches this year, Korean company Samsung is still cranking out updates to its Tizen-powered smartwatches. The Gear S3 Frontier is the successor to last year’s excellent Gear S2, and builds on many of the innovations that its older sibling introduced, like that oh so simple and elegant rotating bezel. The […]
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 […]
When Cherry Mobile released the Helio-powered X20 M1 a few months ago, we were excited at the prospects of the new chipset. The promise of a fast performing SoC that cost half of what competitor Qualcomm asked for was enticing, unfortunately the M1 suffered from a myriad of problems, chief of which was the unoptimized […]
Despite the country being dubbed as having one of the worst internet services in South East Asia, things are starting to improve. Don’t believe us? According to a survey conducted by the United Nations Public Administration Country Studies (UNPACS), the country’s ranking in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector has had significant gains, jumping […]
We’re almost done with the third quarter of this year, and plenty of high-powered phones have been announced so far. Smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe, Sony Xperia X Performance and a whole host of new devices promise to deliver unrivaled performance compared to the previous generation. The biggest dilemma […]
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 […]
We go hands-on with Cherry Mobile’s Fit! Aside from the second iteration of their Explorer action cam, Cherry Mobile also sent over their newest wearable, the Fit. The Fit is designed as an affordable fitness tracker that’s capable of keeping tabs on a number of different metrics, all with the idea of trying to keep […]
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 […]
We review the Redmi 3! While Xiaomi managed to win the hearts of budget-minded techies back in 2014 because of their high-spec, low-price, online-only sales model, things aren’t looking good for the Chinese brand in 2016. Overtaken domestically by rival Huawei, Xiaomi needed a new smartphone to turn the tide in their favor. That’s where […]
Honoring the very best of smartphones released this year! 2015 was an amazing year for mobile in the Philippines. Devices and products from both local and international brands have managed to level up in terms of specs, features, innovation and more importantly, pricing. This year saw the rise of several bang-for-the-buck devices from all players, […]