A lot of people were surprised with the realme Note 50: aside from its already low SRP of Php 3,599, it was even offered for as low as Php 2,499. When we posted the Note 50’s promo price on Facebook, people wonder if realme’s deal is too good to be true: Read more: realme […]
While brands unveil their 2024 flagship phones one by one, we think that getting a 2023 flagship is still an excellent choice. These old flagship phones offer plenty of power for 2024 standards, and are more affordable as well–especially if you manage to snag a good deal on a well-used one. With that said, we […]
For the first time in 12 years, Apple has dethroned Samsung as the top phone brand in terms of market share according to IDC. This is despite global smartphone shipments declined by 3.2% in 2023 and marking the lowest full-year volume in a decade. Despite that, IDC reports that shipments recovered through the second half […]
As we approach the end of 2023, it is evident that there was a diverse range of phone launches that catered to consumers across all segments, from entry-level to premium flagship devices. Several brands have already started providing a sneak peek of what to expect from their 2024 lineup, and the outlook appears promising. As […]
After years of Google persuading Apple to use the RCS (Rich Communications Service) standard, Apple has finally announced that it will adopt the messaging standard soon. Apple said that it will roll out an update in 2024 across all its devices, where it aims to bring iMessage features to messaging between iPhone and Android users. […]
The global smartphone market continues to be on a decline with the third quarter of 2023 being at its lowest level in a decade. All of the top 5 brands are affected by this decline according to Counterpoint, but Apple is the least affected by this 2023 smartphone market slump. While the top 5 smartphone […]
HONOR 90 Lite Review verdict: The HONOR 90 Lite tries to capture the same magic as the OG HONOR 90 in the Philippines, but it unfortunately fails to do so. Annoyances like the less-than-sturdy plastic body, so-so processor performance, and pressure from aggressively priced competitors weaken the value that the HONOR 90 Lite tries to […]
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 RCS and iMessage are two different platforms, and Google thinks that Apple is using the outdated SMS and MMS service when messaging Android users.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 […]
If you are looking to buy a new Apple product but find the iPhone 15 Pro too expensive, Beyond the Box has a special promo with Metrobank from September 15 to 16, where you can get up to a Php 15k discount for the MacBook Air 15. The special discount applies to the 8GB/512GB variant […]
There are many reasons people are excited about the iPhone 15 series: Aside from the shift to USB-C and the rumored periscope camera on the Pro Max model, the iPhone 15 series will debut the A17 processor, which is said to be based on TSMC’s 3nm process. This brings in speculation that Apple will likewise […]