realme Note 50 Review: New Budget Phone in Town

Review Verdict: the Note 50 is realme’s latest foray in the entry-level segment, having all the essentials that first-time phone owners in the Philippines will need. Pros -Solid battery life -Smooth UI experience despite modest internals -Great speaker for its price   Cons -Only 10w charging -No gesture navigation option realme’s first launch for 2024 […]

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ Review: Great Phone That Needs Better Software

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ review verdict: There are a lot of new things to love about the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ when it eventually lands in the Philippines, but there are also a lot of things to hate about it. A new curved display, premium build, and IP resistance make it a capable mid-ranger, but […]

Review: The HONOR X9b 5G is a Good Upgrade

Review Verdict: The X9b 5G stays true to its reputation as a gorgeous and tough smartphone, all while having relevant upgrades from its equally tough X9a predecessor.  Pros -Great battery life -Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is a decent upgrade -Good main camera performance with 3x digital zoom Cons -So-so ultra-wide camera -Only a single speaker -No […]

Review: The POCO X6 Pro 5G is a Performance Beast

Review Verdict: The POCO X6 Pro 5G reminds us of the brand’s early days in the Philippines with the Pocophone F1, where performance is the top priority with its powerful Dimensity 8300 processor.  Pros -Powerful Dimensity 8300 processor -Better display vs X5 Pro -OIS on main camera Cons -Camera bump is unnecessarily huge -HyperOS feels […]

The ROG Phone 8 is a Camera-Centric Gaming Device

ASUS has a number of announcements at CES 2024, but there’s a twist this time around. Beyond the usual laptop announcements, ASUS decided to unveil the ROG Phone 8 series earlier than usual, and the new gaming phone marks the first time that the design has changed since the ROG Phone 5. (READ MORE: ASUS […]

Meet Xiaomi’s First EV, the SU7

After appearing in regulatory listings a few months ago, Xiaomi closes 2023 with a bang by officially unveiling the SU7 as its debut entry into the EV market. Aside from the Mineral Grey color we saw a few months back, the SU7 is also coming in Verdant Green and Aqua Blue, with the latter being […]

Why Everyone Deserves a Reliable Internet Connection

The internet is a broad space that has evolved through the years. These days, we can do practically everything using the web–from online shopping to remote work. With that in mind, we firmly believe that everyone is entitled to a reliable internet connection. We break down these top reasons on why Filipinos deserve a good […]

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Review: Premium Audio Candy

Review Verdict: The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the best TWS you can buy in the Philippines regardless of price if you are after top-notch wireless audio quality that’s straightforward to use. Pros: -Bright and warm overall soundstage -Best spatial audio implementation on a pair of wireless earbuds -Straightforward companion app and touch controls Cons: […]

HONOR Magic V2 Review Philippines: Almost perfect

HONOR Magic V2 Review Philippines: HONOR’s latest foldable is one of the best you can buy in the Philippines today, sporting almost impossibly thin dimensions, excellent performance, and fantastic cameras. It’s also especially durable, living outside a case for the large majority of its time with us without any problems whatsoever. Pros Very thin to […]

Fortnite Developer Claims Victory Against Google

Fortnite developer Epic Games gained an important win, as it claimed victory against Google for its alleged monopoly with its Play Store. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is ecstatic with the win, posting on Twitter/X that he’s thanking “everyone’s support and faith”. “(Today’s verdict) proves that Google’s app store practices are illegal and they abuse […]

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Review Philippines: Best ANC Cans You Can Buy

Bose QuietComfort Ultra review verdict: Bose’s new pair of over-ear wireless cans are an expensive piece of kit in the Philippines, but you’re getting comfortable, easy-to-use headphones that have sound quality that few brands in the market can match. Pros Incredibly comfortable Unbeatable ANC Excellent spatial audio Fantastic sound quality Cons Very expensive It’s been […]

Infinix ZERO 30 4G Review Philippines: Budget Selfie Champ

Review Verdict: The ZERO 30 4G keeps most of the things that made its 5G sibling great while sporting a clean look. At under Php 10k, the ZERO 30 4G stands out for the stellar performance of its selfie camera for both photos and videos. Pros -Best selfie camera for its price point -Good performance […]