Do you remember those times you had to provide physical documents and ID cards to authenticate your identity, so you could open a bank account or apply for a job? No doubt, they were tedious and inconvenient. But those are a thing of the past for Samsung, as it has developed a way to carry […]
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G design leaked in all its glory
We’re only a couple of days until the Samsung Unpacked 2020 event happens. Which also means that we already have pretty much all the details about the upcoming devices thanks to all the leaks and rumors we got in the last few months.
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Xiaomi to release “back tap” gestures in MIUI 12
A dataminer and XDA member kacskrz has come across references that point to Xiaomi surprise with the upcoming MIUI 12, which refers to a “Back Tap” feature similar to the one in iOS 14 and Google’s Columbus. The information was dug from a beta build of MIUI 12 which, through emulation, shows a certain “Custom […]
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Braided lightning cable may come with the iPhone 12
Twitter user and renowned leaker @L0vetodream has posted images of what appears to be a braided version of the iPhone 12’s Lightning to USB Type-C cable. The posted image seems to complement the previous claim that iPhone 12 will come with a similar cable out-of-the-box. If true, it seems that Apple is trying to compensate […]
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PICK.A.ROO, a Filipino-owned online grocery and food delivery service, launches in PH
PICK.A.ROO, an all-around delivery service app, has officially debuted in the Philippines. It aims to provide convenient shopping to Filipino consumers in the new normal. An exclusive beta version of the aforementioned app will be available on August 8 and on August 18, it will be open to select areas in Metro Manila. PICK.A.ROO promises […]
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With 12% VAT, expect possible price hikes in Netflix, Spotify, and other popular digital services
Now that the bill proposing a 12-percent VAT on digital services is getting closer to becoming a law, there’s a possibility that your favorite digital services and subscriptions will be more expensive. Depending on the price elasticity of demand, as economists would say, online retailers may increase the prices of their goods and services because […]
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BJCMD held esports tournament for inmates to improve emotional wellbeing
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) of Baguio City held the first esports tournament for its jail male dorm.
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House panel approves bill proposing 12% VAT on digital service providers like Netflix, Spotify
The Philippines House Committee in Ways and Means has approved a bill that proposes to impose a 12% Value Added Tax (VAT) on digital services provided by local and foreign companies.
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Smart 5G commercial service to go live on July 30
PLDT Inc.’s mobile network division, Smart Communications, just announced that its 5G commercial service is set to go live on July 30, 2020.
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Nubia Red Magic 5S: Snapdragon 865, 16GB RAM, 144Hz refresh rate
This time, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Nubia is joining in the game. The brand just recently launched the Nubia Red Magic 5S. The device is the successor of Red Magic 5G, which was only announced in March this year. The Nubia Red Magic 5S comes with an improved cooling system but has kept most of the […]
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Raffy Tulfo says Mobile Legends should be studied, banned by gov’t if needed
Broadcast journalist Raffy Tulfo believes the Philippine government should conduct a study, and even ban, the addictive gaming hit known as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Earlier this month, Tulfo featured a couple on his public affairs show Wanted sa Radyo, with the wife accusing her husband of domestic abuse. The cause of the broken relationship? […]
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Nubia Watch with curved screen, Red Magic TWS earphones now official
Nubia is extending its product portfolio by introducing new IoT products. There’s a bizarre-looking smartwatch and new TWS earphones.
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Sony A7s III launching in the Philippines on October
After 5 years of waiting, fans are finally treated with the new Sony A7s III.
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Research body claims Chinese brands will see double-digit decline in smartphone shipments for the 2nd half of 2020
Constrained by the still ongoing pandemic, smart devices manufactured and produced in China as a whole are anticipated to see double-digit decline in terms of shipment load towards overseas market. Meanwhile, domestic demand for similar products is still waiting to recover in the vein of the same event. The notion comes from a study by […]
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Spotify offers premium users hosting privilege—allowing group session with other five users
Premium Spotify users can now share their playlist with up to five other, even if they are remote, thanks to a new beat feature that the app is rolling out called “Group Sessions.” Via Group Session, premium users can generate and share links to a select people in their circles who are also premium users […]