Realme is still the #1 smartphone brand in the Philippines. Sell-in shipment estimates show that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is the top smartphone vendor in the country during the second quarter of 2022. According to market analyst firm Canalys, Realme managed to carve out a 20-percent unit share and climb to the top spot (though […]
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MPIN in GCash: How to use, create, and retrieve
There’s no doubt that GCash is the most popular and used e-wallet service in the Philippines. This also means that its users are a hard target of cybercriminals. So to keep them safe, the company has implemented a lot of measures and features to keep its customers. One of them is the use of MPIN.
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Android 13 list of best new features
Earlier than usual, Google just released Android 13, the new version of one of the most popular mobile operating systems in the world.
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Cherry launches Smart Home Living Promo
If you are looking to transform your home into one with smart capability or at least make an upgrade to one, then there is no better time for it than now—as Cherry Home is launching the Smart Home Living Promo. Under the promo, Cherry Home is offering select IoT devices at 10 percent less, which […]
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MMDA explains adaptive and countdown traffic lights system
Earlier this month, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) received flak from motorists who noticed the disappearance of countdown timers from intersection stoplights around Metro Manila. As it turned out, the government agency planned to replace the old system with one that makes use of adaptive traffic lights. Change can be annoying, but in this […]
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POCO M4 5G Global: 13MP camera, Dimensity 700 CPU, 5000mAh battery
Xiaomi has finally brought the POCO M4 5G to the global stage. Sadly, while it retains almost all of the key features, this one appears to be a downgraded version from the initial model that came out in India back in April.
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Vehicles exempted from the expanded number coding scheme
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that they will start implementing the Expanded Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or the number coding scheme again.
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Amazon Prime Video drops subscription price in PH
Whereas Netflix upon losing subscribers makes the baffling decision to bring ads and add fees, Amazon Prime Video is doing the opposite here in the Philippines. A subscription now only costs Php149 a month, down by Php100. It seems that Amazon Prime Video is the outlier, as other major competitors in the video streaming service […]
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Huawei MatePad 10.4 WiFi version lands in PH
Thinking of getting the Huawei MatePad 10.4 but you’re a little short on cash? Don’t fret, as the company has released a cheaper WiFi-only version for you.
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Globe Platinum One Plan launched
Globe Telecom just announced a new line of postpaid plans called Platinum One. This new product combines both mobile and home WiFi network connections.
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Vivo Y02s: HD+ display, Helio P35 CPU, 5000mAh battery
Vivo has a brand-new entry-level smartphone and it subtly made its debut by being made available in the Philippines.
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Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro, Buds 4 Pro go official
Xiaomi launches new flagship products in two wearable categories: there’s the Watch S1 Pro for those who are looking for a fancy but reasonably-priced smartwatch, and the Buds 4 Pro for those who are into premium-looking and feature-packed pair of cans.
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Vivo Y35 4G: Snapdragon 680 CPU, 50MP camera, 44W charging
Vivo has introduced a new 4G-only smartphone with eye-catching looks. Launched in Indonesia, check out the new Y35 4G.
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Disney Plus price increase announced, ad version coming soon
The price increase for Disney Plus has been announced, as well as the subscription fees for other Disney-owned streaming services, Hulu and ESPN Plus.
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Xiaomi Mi Fold 2: 8-inch LTPO2 foldable, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, Leica cameras
Foldable phones are starting to mature as newer models now have sturdier and thinner builds, attractive design, and of course, flagship specs. Those are the things you’d find on Xiaomi’s second foldable phone, the Mix Fold 2.