The rumors turned out to be true. Leica ditched Huawei for Xiaomi, and Huawei confirmed it is over. In an email response to Android Authority, Huawei revealed that its partnership with Leica ended on March 31. The two companies began collaborating in 2016, with Huawei releasing flagship smartphones over the years that came equipped with […]
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OPPO Reno 8 Pro Plus: Dimensity 8100 Max, 120Hz OLED, 80W charging
Like its sister company Realme, OPPO has also introduced a Pro Plus version of the new Reno 8 series.
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Starlink offers new RV Internet plan for those who move around
Starlink has announced a new Internet subscription with a “portability” feature that’s suited for recreational vehicle owners and users who frequently camp and move around. As Starlink subscribers are aware of, the provided satellite dish should not be displaced as it otherwise loses its Internet connection. The new Starlink for RVs plan removes that limitation; […]
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OPPO Reno 8, 8 Pro: Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 120Hz AMOLED, 80W charging
OPPO just had a pretty big event as it launched a couple of new hardware products. Today, we’re taking a look at the two main ones, the OPPO Reno 8 and 8 Pro.
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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad 2022: Snapdragon 680 CPU, 10.6-inch display, 7700mAh battery
Lenovo has introduced a follow-up to the Xiaoxin Pad from last year with a new 2022 model.
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OPPO Pad Air, Enco R Buds goes official
OPPO recently announced two new non-smartphones in China. There’s their second tablet, the Pad Air, and the latest Enco 4 Buds
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TikTok will let creators charge monthly subscriptions
Premier video streaming platform TikTok announced that it will be allowing certain content creators to start charging for live stream content. Far from being new to the platform, other social media spaces such as Facebook and Instagram are already doing the same in a competition for prominent influencers who gather audiences. In its early phase, […]
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Congress ratifies bill to prevent online child abuse
A bicameral conference report on the unified Senate and House versions of the Anti-Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) Act was approved by Congress, per Agusan del Norte representative Lawrence Fortun. In a statement, Fortun claims the move to be “timely” because of the concerning and growing number of minors being “sexually abused and […]
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Apple allegedly planned to acquire Electronic Arts
Several companies, including Apple, have reportedly shown interest in acquiring the video game development company, Electronic Arts (EA), per the report by Puck. Among companies who played “potential suitor” to EA to add to Apple, following plans for a merger, include big enterprises, Amazon and Disney. Apple and said commercial businesses, however, chose to remain […]
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DOST’s Project BUHAWI fully-automated weapon station handed over to Philippine Navy
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) handed over its fully automated weapon station called BUHAWI to the Philippine Navy. Short for “building a universal mount for heavy barrel automated weapon integration,” BUHAWI is a project by the DOST in collaboration with the Philippine Navy and the Robotics Society of the Philippines. Related Filipino-made electric […]
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Upson International IT retailer seeks Php4.88 billion IPO
Upson International Corp, the largest tech retailer in the Philippines, announced on Monday that it has filed for an initial public offering to raise up to Php4.88 billion for expanding its retail base. With target listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange set for September, UIC is planning to offer up to 888.15 million common shares […]
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PH government urged to clamp down on online piracy by consumer group
Amid what is perceived to be an aggravating factor to economic and creative growth, consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch is pushing the government to tighten its rules against online piracy. Philippine CitizenWatch Co-convenor Atty. Tim Abejo blames online piracy for causing many Filipinos to lose their jobs, even before the health crisis hit. Additionally, Abejo also […]
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US, partners grant Php10 million worth of laptops, tablets to PH schools
The United States in partnership with local associates have given away learning tools worth Php10 million in a bid to support early grade students with their education, according to the US Embassy in Manila. The recipients of at least 100 “school-in-a-bag” kits include students in select schools across the regions of Bicol, Cotabato City, Cotabato […]
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BSP experimental digital currency to launch in Q4 2022
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), via Governor Benjamin Diokno in a statement on Friday, said that the central bank digital currency (CBDC) is set for an experimental trial, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022. CBDC will bring the central bank’s fiat currency into digital format and will take advantage of the blockchain, the […]
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Xiaomi, Leica partnership announced
After a couple of rumors, the Xiaomi and Leica partnership has been confirmed.