The used smartphone business is booming. Including officially refurbished units, the market for used smartphones has increased by 9.2 percent year-on-year to a total of 225.4 million units in 2020. The rate at which the market is growing has led the research firm IDC to project 332.9 million units to be sold in 2024. Contributing […]
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Philippines’ traffic ranked worst among SEA nations, 9th globally
In a recent research that seeks to rank countries according to the quality of traffic in their land, Numbeo ranks the Philippines as being the worst in the Southeast Asian region, while being 9th worst globally. The 2020 traffic index covers a total of 81 countries that are assessed according to factors like the average […]
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Study finds skill creation and training systems are must-haves in PH
If the advancements of the Internet and the disruption of the pandemic have taught us anything, it’s that life and work are ever-evolving. Several online opportunities are out there, and it’s the Philippine government’s job to ensure Filipinos are taking full advantage of these opportunities, according to a recent study. Published by the Philippine Institute […]
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Most downloaded and highest-grossing apps, games of 2020
The year 2020 is already come and gone. While the year has been mostly known for the tragedies it brought across the globe, it also is a time of great highlights in the software space in the United States and the rest of the world. Here are the leading apps and games in 2020: Most […]
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PH may possibly get Internet from space via SpaceX’s Starlink satellite project
Fed up with the Internet quality from our usual service providers? Come the third quarter, we’ll possibly have a new option to go online—the SpaceX satellite mega-constellation known as Starlink. Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III recently got in touch via an online meeting with Patricia Cooper, the SpaceX vice president for satellite government affairs, to […]
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PSA to commence step 2 of National ID registration this month
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has announced that it is proceeding this month with the second registration process for the national ID, also known as the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). Step 2 is the submission of supporting documents needed for registration, as well as the capture of biometric information such as fingerprints and iris patterns. […]
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Infinix Hot 10 Review
The year 2020 is when we saw Infinix made a full comeback in the Philippines. They launched many compelling budget devices locally, including the device we’re reviewing today, the Infinix Hot 10.
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Samsung Galaxy A12 price in the Philippines
In the market for a smartphone under Php10,000? Check out this latest release from Samsung Philippines, the Galaxy A12.
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Samsung Galaxy A02s now in the Philippines, priced at Php6,990
Samsung subtly brought the Galaxy A02s in the Philippines — its latest entry-level smartphone.
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Motorola One 5G Ace: Snapdragon 750G, 5000mAh battery, 6.7-inch FHD+
The Motorola One 5G Ace has been introduced as one of its cheapest 5G smartphones.
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Graphics cards and motherboards to get more expensive due to Trump tariffs
As if the limited supply and miners hoarding what’s left of it are not enough, acquiring a graphics card would be a whole lot harder this 2021.
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Optical Media Board files legal complaint against 18 individuals over MMFF piracy
18 people are facing a serious legal complaint after reportedly providing illicit access to Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2020 films. The suspected individuals were allegedly trying to make money off of MMFF 2020 films by offering eager streamers access to shows of their choosing for as little as Php10 or Php20. Spearheading the charge […]
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Redmi 9T: Snapdragon 662, 6000mAh battery, 6.53-inch FHD display
Xiaomi held a global event and revealed the Redmi 9T, among other else.
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Raffy Tulfo launches Idol Shopping Network to rival Lazada, Shopee
Remember Raffy Tulfo and his objections against Lazada and Shopee, with their reported indifference towards the trade of counterfeit products on their own platforms? Well, he’s really had enough that he’s launching his own online shopping network. The broadcast journalist will be calling his own platform the Idol Shopping Network (ISN) and, if he does […]
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Redmi Note 9T: Dimensity 800U, 6.53-inch IPS, 5000mAh battery
Xiaomi held a global event and launched a couple of new hardware, including the new Redmi Note 9T.