Dual rear camera-toting handsets on the cheap. Dual-camera smartphones – whether with dual back snappers or dual selfie shooters – are part of every handset manufacturer’s catalog nowadays. Once dismissed as a passing fad, these once-upon-a-time oddities are now part of the mainstream – and for good reason too. Two camera sensors are better than […]
The first “X” series device from Xiaomi? According to the rumor mill, Xiaomi is aiming to launch the Xiaomi X1 as a replacement for the much-gossiped dual-camera Redmi Pro 2, as the first “X” branded handset. The X series, according to forum speculation, will be positioned as Xiaomi’s middle tier line-up, with the Redmi brand […]
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 […]
Thanks to the Chinese certification agency, TENAA, we’ve seen details for the newest phones come out prior to their launch dates; sometimes even months before then. The latest one to be outed by the agency, is a device from Xiaomi. While we’re used to seeing more specs get leaked out along with its certification, very […]
Xiaomi’s MIUI 8.2 is now stable and ready for global launch. The first batch of devices slated to get the update is as follows: Mi Max Mi Max Prime Mi 4i Mi 3 Mi 4 Mi Note Redmi 1S Redmi Note 4G The following devices will be receiving the update progressively, starting from February 20: […]
We’ve seen some good and some pretty bad things happen in the tech scene of 2016. There are only 2 more days left in the year and it’s always nice to take a look back at the year that was. That being said. we’d like to share some of the most read stories from the […]
The folks over at GSMArena have just confirmed that Xiaomi will be rolling out Android Nougat, through their MIUI OS, for more devices soon. Last week, the Chinese tech magnate confirmed the Mi 5 as a candidate for the upgrade. Recently, a company representative posted on the Chinese forums Weibo that they will be adding […]
Here’s another reason to start using Android phones if you’re not already: a report by Blancco Technology Group has found that iPhones and iPads have higher failure rates than Android smartphones and tablets worldwide. The report, dubbed “State of Mobile Device Performance and Health”, examined devices during Q3 of this year showed that iPhones and […]
It’s been barely three weeks since Xiaomi’s official debut of its new Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus flagships, and we’re already seeing leaks of another Mi 5 series phone in the pipeline. According to several Chinese blogs, the phone, codenamed “Meri”, is supposedly the Xiaomi Mi 5c, or possibly a Redmi-branded device. Related: Xiaomi’s New […]
Okay, so now we have Xiaomi Segways, drones, robotic vacuum cleaners, rice cookers and now, an air purifier. And it’s the second version already. Xiaomi is really stepping up its product diversification with these new Mi Ecosystem “smart appliances.” Related: Meet Xiaomi’s Mi Robot Vacuum, Sucks More than its Competitors PhoneRadar reports that Xiaomi is prepped […]
Xiaomi has always been known for their bang-for-the-buck smartphones and other gadgets they’ve been outing in the last couple of years. Their newest foray into the world of tech is the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air, a compact and light laptop that bears a remarkable resemblance to Apple’s MacBook Air. We got out hands on the […]
IFA 2016 has ended and still, Lenovo is announcing and launching devices everywhere. The latest Lenovo smartphone to grace the headlines is the Moto G4 Play, which the company just launched in India for the budget price of 8,999 INR (~Php 6.3K). Let’s see if the Moto G4 Play is worth the money. Moto G4 […]