Using widgets has been quite neglected once you start using full-fledged apps from the Google Play Store. Widgets were once the differentiating factor of Android from iOS, but that has changed as more manufacturers settled with simple homescreens. Back in the day, simple smartphone tasks like weather updates, note-taking, calendar, to-do lists, and more are […]
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How to pay electricity bills using the MERALCO app
Let’s face it, other than the money you painstakingly spare for your MERALCO bill, another hard part of settling your payment is the process itself.
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SMART offers a new streamlined way of upgrading to LTE SIM cards
Smart, one of Philippines’ biggest telecommunications company, has been ongoing in its goal to deliver better 4G quality and experience to its consumers. But in light of the knowledge about SIM-jacking which showcased the vulnerabilities and exploits to SIM cards, the company is changing the way it offers LTE to its consumer base. The new […]
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Mobile networks in PH less resilient in rural areas — Opensignal
The implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in light of the ongoing crisis has saw a shift in 4G user behavior that drastically affected the quality of mobile network, particularly in the rural areas. Opensignal, which had been conducting a study on the phenomenon of Filipino’s increasing utilization of mobile internet, especially during the […]
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Infinix Hot 9 series with MediaTek Helio P22 chip, 4GB RAM, and Android 10 launched
As scheduled, Infinix has officially announced two new smartphones in India — the Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro. These two handsets are very similar to each other aside from a small difference in camera setup. Both phones have a 6.6-inch HD+ screen, 20:9 aspect ratio, and punch hole cutout for the 8-megapixel selfie […]
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Huawei Nova Lite 3 Plus with Google Mobile Services released
The Huawei Nova Lite 3 Plus, a rebranding of the P Smart 2020 that saw a European release earlier this month, has just entered the Japanese market and it comes pre-installed with an array of essential apps with Google Mobile Services (GMS). Coming in a single variant, the Huawei Nova Lite 3 Plus is built […]
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WARNING: Using this image as wallpaper could possibly soft-brick your smartphone
If you’ve received this random image from someone, ignore it because it’s could be dangerous. At first look, there’s really nothing special about the image above. However, well-known leaker Ice Universe tweeted that it can soft-brick phones. After setting it as the wallpaper, your smartphone smartphone will crash and endlessly turn off and on or […]
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PH, Facebook Internet deal to push through by September 2020
Despite delay from a 2019 reality, a big internet deal between the Philippine government and the giant tech company Facebook is pushing forward, subsequently giving way for a great business opportunity among minor ISPs and access to fast internet among government agencies. According to DICT Undersecretary, Eliseo Rio, Jr., the previously agreed upon venture with […]
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PlayStation CEO thinks developers shouldn’t bother making PS4 versions of PS5 games
PlayStation CEO, Jim Ryan, has recently spoke his mind regarding whether or not PlayStation 5 games should also get equivalent PlayStation 4 releases and claims that he is “not interested” in seeing that happening. According to the Ryan, the developers who are working on next-generation titles ought to be taking advantage of the PS5’s advanced […]
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Xiaomi will stop manufacturing 4G phones post-2020 to focus on 5G, 6G, and satellite internet
Xiaomi and the now independent brand, Redmi, are some of the top manufacturers of smartphones, particularly 4G-capable ones in its native country of China and worldwide. But with the dawn of 5G, Xiaomi appears to keen in stepping away from developing further 4G smartphones to not just China, but also the global market, beginning 2021. […]
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OPPO Reno4 press photos now out
High-quality photos of the upcoming OPPO Reno4 Pro series now out in the wild. Together with the regular Reno 4, the two phones are to be officially unveiled on June 5. The press renders show the black and white color of the OPPO Reno 4 Pro. On the inside, rumors say it will be powered […]
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Doble Plaka Law: R.A. 11235’s updated Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
LTO’s Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act has just been updated from its 2019 version with a new R. A. 11235’S Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). This was made after a restraining order for its implementation was released due to the extra cost and unclear guidelines that were found by the court as well as the regular […]
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Qualcomm, MediaTek, Unisoc, and HiSilicon engineers will work on OPPO’s own chipset
We already knew that OPPO is working on a processor of their own but we haven’t heard any specifics yet. According to a report by Nikkei Asian Review, the Chinese eletronics giant is actively recruiting engineers and executives from popular SoC makers to help them make their own chipset. The most recent recruit are top […]
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SMART, Sun, and TNT data services affected by on-going system issues
Smart Communications, Inc. has issued an advisory earlier today that an “on-going systems issue” is causing widespread degradation of data services. UPDATE: Smart said that the data services have been normalized. Subscribers of the network have been all over the company’s social media pages reporting the issue. Most of them say the connection is really […]
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League of Legends: Wild Rift alpha test will go live in PH on June 6
During the Summer Game Fest livestream, the developers of the game League of Legends: Wild Rift has announced that the alpha testing will begin in the Philippines and Brazil next week, from June 6 up to June 27, 2020. LOL: Wild Rift‘s gameplay was revealed and an interview with the game’s lead designer, Bryan “FeralPony” […]