For five times in a row, Globe has been holding the title of the country’s “Most Reliable Mobile Network,” according to the industry leader in internet analysis and testing, Ookla. Based on the Speedtest Intelligence data, it declared the mobile network provider as the winner, since bagging the same feat in Q2 2022 up to […]
Posted inCameras, Tech News
DJI Osmo Action 4: Bigger sensor, Better stabilization, Color temp sensor
DJI has announced a follow-up to its action camera line. The DJI Osmo Action 4 is an appreciated refresh as it’s a refinement to an already interesting device that is its predecessor.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Google Pixel Fold now in the Philippines
Google is yet to officially bring Pixel devices in the Philippines. But thanks to retailers like GameXtreme, we get to see some of them here, including the brand’s first foldable phone, the Google Pixel Fold.
Posted iniOS, Tech News
Apple will be removing its Maya payment method on August 16
One of the key benefits of using Maya was the ability to pay online without needing a credit card. With its e-wallet, Filipinos were able to pay for anything online. However, it looks like Apple will be dropping its support for it soon. In an email, Apple informed customers who are using their Maya mobile […]
Posted inGaming
3 new ‘Ragnarok Online’ games in the works — Gravity
Three (3) new game titles based on the beloved MMORPG franchise, Ragnarok Online, are said to be in development, according to Gravity. Making up the “Ragnarok Symphony Titles,” the developing titles will feature unique gameplay designs as they revolve around the rich world of the IP. Designed to run on multiple platforms, particularly PC and […]
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Education sector is most targeted by ransomware attacks — report
As the country pushes toward digitalization, the education sector showed the greatest risk with it becoming the target of most ransomware attacks in 2022—according to a survey report by cybersecurity firm, Sophos. Titled “The State of Ransomware in Education 2023,” the report specifically highlights the statistics on the number of two institutions falling victim to […]
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares, Gaming
PS1 games can now be played using Xbox
Xbox players will now be able to play tons of PlayStation One (PS1) titles on their console, thanks to a cloud-based service. Dubbed the Antstream Arcade, the cross-platform streaming service is now readily available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S and has made two classic PS1 titles playable at launch—Loaded and 40 Winks—with more […]
Posted inBusiness, Telecoms
Surf2Sawa prepaid fiber internet doubles user growth as Converge ICT targets the low-income sector
The number of internet users subscribed to Converge ICT’s Surf2Sawa fiber prepaid internet service has doubled in Q2 2023 from Q1, displaying good progress in catering to the metro’s low-income areas. Launched for the first time in Tondo on August 4, 2023, the prepaid internet product saw the Sandiwaan Center just across Smokey Mountain as […]
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
POCO M6 Pro: 90Hz FHD+, Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, 50-megapixel
Xiaomi’s sub-brand has released a new midrange phone, the POCO M6 Pro, and if it looks familiar, that’s because it’s essentially a rebranded Redmi 12 5G that was launched in India a few days earlier — only with a slightly different design to set it apart.
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Redmi Note 12 256GB Sunrise Gold now available in PH
Xiaomi has launched a new version of the Redmi Note 12 with more storage and a new colorway.
Posted inDeal Alert, Promos
DEAL ALERT: vivo reveals 8.8 back-to-school sale
Thinking of a good smartphone companion this back-to-school season? vivo got you covered. Alongside the most-anticipated opening of classes this year, vivo is offering customers great deals and discounts on its smartphone devices, complete with accessories this August. Customers can save up to 70% on selected vivo phones and accessories on August 8, 2023. They […]
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TECNO POVA 5 Pro: Dimensity 6080 CPU, 120Hz IPS, 68W charging
At long last, the TECNO POVA 5 Pro has been finally announced months after the vanilla version came out. It offers a more advanced design, a powerful processor, and faster charging.
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Infinix GT 10 Pro: Dimensity 8050 CPU, 120Hz AMOLED, 108MP camera
Infinix finally has a proper gaming phone. Meet the new Infinix GT 10 Pro, their first smartphone dedicated to mobile gaming.
Posted inAutomotive, Government
LTFRB looks into increased bus, jeepney fares during ‘rush hour’
As the oil price hikes went on for four straight weeks and take their toll, transport groups petitioned for an increased fare for buses and jeepneys, catching the attention of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The proposal calls for a Php1 rise to jeepney fare and a Php2 climb for city bus […]
Posted inBusiness, Telecoms
PLDT looking to narrow the mobile subscriber gap with Globe
With rival telecom company Globe taking the lead on the number of mobile subscribers, PLDT is poised to close the gap, following a 10 percent increase in net income in H1 2023. During the H1 2023 earnings briefing conducted in Makati, PLDT President and CEO Al Panlilio disclosed that the Ayala-led company currently has the […]