Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 (LTE) Retails for Php15,990

Sony and Samsung are pretty close when it comes to the title of having the best premium Android tablet. Last year we saw the popular Samsung Galaxy Tab S Series go head to head with the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. Both devices were at the top of their game. However not a lot of […]

Firefly Mobile Allure 64 LTE Unboxing: Is It All That It’s Cracked Up To Be?

We unbox the Firefly Mobile Allure 64 LTE! Yesterday we wrote about the Allure 64 LTE, a smartphone by local brand Firefly Mobile that promises amazing value for money. While we were writing the article yesterday, we did so with a sense of skepticism – the hardware that it promises to bring to the table […]

The Inbox: What Affordable 5-inch Smartphone to Get Mom

For today’s The Inbox we go a little more non-technical and answer a question from one of our loyal readers, Kiel. This is a pretty interesting question and we really put a lot of thought into this because Kiel is actually looking for a gift for his mom. The budget is 7k and the priorities […]

Honor 6 Plus Will Be Priced At Php 17490, Release in Next Few Weeks

Huawei’s dual-camera smartphone will be arriving in the next few weeks Remember Huawei’s Honor 6 Plus, that innovative, dual-camera toting smartphone we first saw in Beijing last December? Well, if you’ve been pining for it the dual-camera wonder, your wait is almost over – we’ve confirmed with a source that the new phone will be […]

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Review: Modern Budget-Friendly LTE Daily Driver

Redmi 2: Dual SIM LTE Budget-Friendly Smartphone On paper the Redmi 2 looks pretty slick. For just Php5,999 you get a 4.7-inch smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor, LTE connectivity (Dual SIM to boot), and a gorgeous fully laminated HD display. While it definitely delivers on a lot of things it also […]

Nokia N1 Android Lollipop Tablet in the Flesh!

Finally… the Nokia N1 Android Lollipop Tablet! Last November Nokia unveiled their comeback consumer offering, the Nokia N1 Android tablet. We were psyched about this because we’ve always loved Nokia’s hardware design and quality. Unfortunately Nokia was only selling it in China so we never got around to getting our hands on a unit… until […]

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro Hands-on, First Impressions: Meet Lenovo’s Monster Phablet

We go hands-on with the Vibe Z2 Pro! We’ve finally managed to get our hands on Lenovo’s latest phablet, the Vibe Z2 Pro. Launched a few months ago, the Vibe Z2 Pro builds on the company’s rather excellent (and affordable) Vibe Z that was released at the beginning of this year. The Vibe Z2 Pro […]

PLDT TVolution Unboxing: Tiny Gadget That Turns Your TV Into a Smart TV!

We unbox PLDT’s TVolution! A few months ago we went to the launch of PLDT’s newest offering, the TVolution. Essentially, the TVolution is a tiny little gadget that turns any TV (that has an HDMI connection) into a smart TV. That’s right – you won’t have to spend a ton of money upgrading to the […]

PLDT TVolution Hands-On and Initial Review: Make Your TV Smart

Tiny Android device turns your regular TV into a smart TV Yesterday, PLDT officially launched TVolution, a small device that the company says will change the way you view television. The TVolution, in a nutshell, is a small Android device that plugs into your TV via HDMI cable and turns it in a Smart TV, […]

CES 2014: More of the Same

It’s that time of the year again, when tech companies big and small unveil their biggest and best products in glitzy Las Vegas, Nevada. Yes folks the Consumer Electronics Show has come again, and much like last year, there’s a lot to take in. This year’s show had some surprises, like Razer’s Nabu fitness band, […]

Starmobile Diamond D2 Initial Review: 6.8-inches of Awesome?

Meet the Starmobile Diamond D2 The Starmobile Diamond D2 literally stands out among all the new phones offered by Starmobile. We say this not because of what’s under the hood, but because of how massive it is! The Starmobile Diamond D2 is the country’s first local branded 6.8-inch phablet. Yes folks, 0.2-inches short of the […]

Gionee ELife E6 Unboxing and Initial Hands-on: Is it Worth Php18,999?

Unboxing: Gionee ELife E6! Gionee entered the PH smartphone market a few months ago with the hopes of grabbing market share from both global and local branded manufacturers alike. Their entry level Gionee Pioneer P2 definitely has a chance of getting a slice of the pie but today we’re going to focus on their flagship […]