Android Co-Founder to Take on the iPhone and Pixel

Andy Rubin, the man who co-founded Android Inc. and who some call “The Father of Android”, hasn’t been in Google’s employ since leaving the company in 2014. Since then, Google’s former Senior Vice President of Mobile and Digital Content has opened up two companies (Playground Global and Essential Products Inc.) and word on the street […]

Qualcomm Teases the Snapdragon 835 Ahead of CES 2017

The CES 2017 trade show kicks off in Las Vegas on January 5, 2017. SoC manufacturing leader Qualcomm aims to steal the spotlight there with the showcase of their newest flagship chipset – the Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor. Related: Qualcomm Faces a $854 Million Fine in South Korea for Allegedly Violating Anti-Trust Laws Qualcomm’s next top-tier […]

Unbox PH Retrospective: The Top 10 Stories from 2016

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 […]

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 […]

Acer Pulls Out Phone Business In India, World’s Second Biggest Smartphone Market

Taiwanese brand Acer has decided to call it quits in India as far as smartphone sales are concerned, which has surpassed the US to become the second biggest market for smartphones in the world. Acer has been unable to compete with the large number of international brands in the subcontinent. Several government policies, like Make […]

Lenovo’s ZUK Edge Boasts a 86.4% Screen-to-Body Ratio, Snapdragon 821, Android Nougat

Lenovo’s sub-brand, ZUK has unveiled its newest flagship handset, the ZUK Edge on their online store. The ZUK Edge is a 5.5-inch smartphone that has an 86.4% screen-to-body ratio as its distinguishing feature. It’s also packed with impressive, premium-tier hardware under its hood. Related: Unboxing the Xiaomi Mi Mix: Jaw-dropping Slab of Tech Related: Xiaomi’s […]

ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe Review: Playing With The Big Boys

After more than 6 months of waiting, we finally managed to snag ASUS’ Zenfone 3 Deluxe. The ZF3 Deluxe is the cream of the crop as far as the ZF3 line goes, boasting a full metal, unibody design and high-end internals. It’s the first true flagship that the Taiwanese brand has ever produced that’s capable […]

Unbox Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Best Budget Smartphones

Our inbox is chock-full of you guys asking us for our take on what smartphone to purchase at certain price points. Given that we all know that a lot of us often wait for the year-end bonuses to kick in before our next smartphone purchase, here’s a list of smartphones you may want to check […]

Unbox Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Best Budget Stocking Stuffers

We only have 17 more days before Christmas and if you haven’t ticked off some names on your list, our best stocking stuffers gift guide just might help you. Gift giving needn’t be expensive. These are some vital (and budget friendly) accessories for family and friends who are on the go. Pyxis Cables Let’s begin […]

Meizu Officially Unveils Prices Of Phone Lineup In PH

Meizu, one of Xiaomi’s fiercest domestic competitors has landed in the Philippines. A week  after announcing their official lineup in the country, the affordable Chinese brand has published the pricing of the five phones in their lineup on their official Facebook page. Meizu M3S 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6750 octa-core processor 2GB/3GB RAM 5-inch HD display, 2.5D […]

It’s Official: iOS Devices Fail More Often Than Androids Do

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 […]

Unboxing the Google Pixel XL

Around one month ago Google announced their newest flagship devices, the Google Pixel and the Pixel XL. We finally managed to get our hands on one a month later from online store Widget City. It was a bit pricey but we bit the bullet anyway since we’ve been really wanting to get our hands on […]