TNT is the leading mobile brand while Smart is the top mobile group in the Philippines in terms of subscribers based on an internal study conducted by Smart and market research firm NielsenIQ.
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Maya and Mobile Legends team up for limited edition MLBB cards
Maya, the Philippines’ leading digital bank, partners up with the Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL), bringing for the first time in the country the limited-edition Mobile Legends: Bang Bang-inspired debit cards—or Mobile Legends card—to the fore. Coming in three variations, set between three of the MOBA title’s unique and archetypal heroes, Maya users can choose […]
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SIBOL Philippines wins gold medal for Mobile Legends at 32nd SEA Games
There is no “home-court advantage” for the event host, Cambodia, as the 32nd Southeast Asian Games ended with Team Philippines earning gold and silver medals in the male and female divisions, respectively, in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang—the event was held in Phnom Penh. Making for a sweeping victory for Team Philippines (SIBOL) in the male […]
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Smart Magic Data Plus: No expiry data, calls, and texts
Smart Communications subtly launched its latest line of prepaid promos, the Magic Data+.
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EMUI 13 update schedule and supported devices
Huawei has announced its EMUI 13 update plans for different smartphones.
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Grab faces Php9 million penalty for failing to refund customers
Grab Philippines has been penalized with a Php9 million fine by the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) for failing to comply with its orders to refund customers. In a statement released on Monday, the PCC said this fine is a new addition to the existing Php63.7 million worth of penalties that Grab has accrued since 2018. […]
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Red Fiber prepaid internet offers unlimited access starting at Php45
Meralco-backed broadband provider Red Fiber is introducing a new home internet plan that offers flexible pricing for customers who want hassle-free connectivity. The new Red Fiber On Demand provides four short-term subscriptions customers can choose from: 1 day, 7 days, 14 days, and 1 month. Upon expiration, customers can reactivate anytime by simply topping up […]
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Smart Postpaid applicants can now choose their own number
New Smart Postpaid customers can now choose their preferred mobile number when applying for a plan — for as long as they are willing to pay a hefty price.
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Privacy advocates raise concern over DICT ‘SIM Check Mo’ program
A group of privacy advocates in the Philippines has released a joint statement that raises concern over the Department of Information and Communication Technology’s (DICT) “SIM Check Mo” program.
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Millions of brand new phones shipped with malware — Trend Micro
Researchers from Trend Micro said that millions of Android smartphones have been pre-infected with malware by cyber criminals before they’ve even left the production floor.
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OPPO shuts down its chip design unit that made MariSilicon
OPPO is shutting down Zeku, the chip design unit known for the MariSilicon chips. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer made this “difficult decision,” per a brief statement the company released to the press on Friday, citing uncertainties in the smartphone market as well as the worldwide economy. The shutdown has sparked concerns regarding the future of […]
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YouTube wants users to disable adblockers to view videos
Some users are allegedly getting an ultimatum from YouTube concerning their Adblockers—turn it off or subscribe to its Premium subscription, lest no streaming. The measure was reportedly a restricted global test rolled out by YouTube which aims to guarantee the maximum revenue for advertisers’ return on investments. YouTube’s parent company, Alphabet, announced in April a […]
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Everest Window-Type Inverter AC: Highly efficient for guilt-free cooling
In a tropical country like the Philippines, owning an air conditioner is a must, even more so today that we’re in the middle of the intense summer heat, and using a stand fan is often not enough.
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Cherry Aqua Smart TV series launched
Local tech giant Cherry has finally launched its first smart TV line, the Cherry Aqua Smart TV series.
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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang talent system to be improved this year
Moonton just announced what could possibly be the biggest changes to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.