Here’s a Partial list of Android Devices that will be receiving Android Oreo

Coming to your devices real soon   With much fanfare, Google did not troll the audience this time around, as Android O (8.0) is indeed Android Oreo. We got a peek at some of its features like Picture-in-Picture, Notification Dots, and Google Play Project. Read: It’s Official! Android O Is Oreo! Excitement aside, Android users are […]

ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490 Review: Improving On Perfection

We review the ZenBook 3 Deluxe! ASUS has been killing it with their ZenBook line of laptops in recent years, providing mobile road warriors (with deep pockets) slim, sexy and powerful devices that has the legs to stay with them the entire work day. The ZenBook 3 Deluxe is the latest member in their premium […]

What is LTE-Advanced (LTE-A)? A Quick and Dirty Primer

LTE-A is crazy fast and reliable, and it’s now here in the Philippines. TL;DR: LTE-A wireless technology is the next step of 4G LTE, providing significantly faster, more robust and reliable connectivity than its predecessor. Most modern flagship handsets and certain mid-high mid-range smartphones have LTE-A support. With Smart having rolled out Long Term Evolution […]

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 […]

Reports: Google Is Cancelling Project Ara

In a surprising turn of events, Google is reportedly shelving Project Ara, the company’s ambitious modular smartphone project. According to Reuters who spoke to two people with intimate knowledge of the project, the move is part of a broader push to streamline the company’s hardware efforts. The news is especially surprising since Google has announced […]

Lenovo Vibe X3 Hands-on, First Impressions: Mid-range Entertainment Machine

We go hands-on with the Lenovo Vibe X3 Lenovo’s been busy the past few months restructuring how they release their smartphones. After completing their purchase of Motorola, the Chinese giant has streamlined how they design and release their phones. Motorola will now be the go-to brand for high-end devices while Lenovo will concentrate on mid-range […]

Lenovo Vibe Shot Review: A Camera/Phone Hybrid That Tries To Do Everything

We review Lenovo’s Vibe Shot! Today we review Lenvo’s Vibe Shot, the Chinese company’s smartphone/camera hybrid. While the concept behind the Vibe Shot isn’t new – Samsung’s been doing it for years with their K Zoom and Galaxy Camera – but Lenovo’s trying to do it in a way that doesn’t compromise the phone part […]

5 Awesome, Hard to Find Gadgets in Kimstore

Here’s difficult to find gadgets that you can get at Kimstore While it’s great that we have a lot of choices when it comes to smartphones in the Philippines, there’s still some brands and certain models that are out of reach, simply because they’re not being offered locally. Which is a shame, because there’s a […]

5 Things to Consider Before Buying a New Smartphone

Buying a new phone? Read this first By now most of you have already gotten your Christmas bonuses or are about to receive your 13th month pay and are contemplating on getting a new smartphone for Christmas. Before you plunk down the cash for either an affordable new device or a flagship from local or […]