In its efforts to support the government in stopping online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC), internet service provider PLDT has blocked over 2,900 websites that have been identified to be sources and/or distributors of child pornography. Per PLDT’s chief information security officer, Angel Redoble, the telco has blocked at least 12 billion attempts by its […]
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Realme 7 series launch date in PH confirmed
The Realme 7 and 7 Pro’s release date in the Philippines has been announced.
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Xiaomi patent hints at a sliding phone with flexible screen
German website, WindowsUnited, has come across a patent by Xiaomi which puts a slight twist to the smartphone via its sliding design. In effect, it is quite synonymous with Xiaomi’s previous product, the Mi Mix 3. But the patented design adds a bit of flair into the blueprint by featuring a flexible wraparound display at […]
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Vivo V20 Pro: Snapdragon 765G 5G, dual selfie cameras, 33W fast charging
Vivo has introduced a new premium midrange phone dubbed as the V20 Pro.
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Realme C17: 90Hz display, Snapdragon 460, 5000mAh battery
The Realme C17 has just been announced and it’s a budget phone that’s big on numbers.
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OPPO Reno 4 SE: Dimensity 720, 5G, 65W fast charging
The OPPO Reno 4 SE have been unveiled in China as the cheapest model in its current Reno line.
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IDC: Majority of global smartphone shipments in 2020 are low-end and mid-range products
An estimate by the International Data Corporation (IDC) suggests that 73 percent of global smartphone shipments will comprise of smartphones costing less than $400. The forecast comes as an inference to the ramifications caused by the ongoing pandemic leading to a slowdown in the market. Emerging smartphone trends in 2020 In a data that sees […]
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Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 unveiled
Realme is on a roll today as the brand sees itself opening not just one, but two, events with the purpose of revealing new products to the market. One is a campaign that sees the Realme C17 and another being for the disclosure of the Narzo 20 trio, highlighting the products in all their glory. […]
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Apple to release iPhone 12 ‘Mini’ — rumor
Apple’s up and coming flagship devices are anticipated to arrive sometime in October which will see the inclusion of the product line-up’s smallest smartphone yet with the iPhone 12 Mini. The ‘Mini’ version refers to the entry-level iPhone 12, which measures at 5.4-inches. In addition, there also appears to be a correction with the naming […]
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LG K42 with MediaTek Helio P22, 3GB RAM, and 64GB storage now official
LG has launched in Central America and the Caribbean market the LG K42, a new midrange handset. The LG K42 is equipped with a MediaTek Helio P22 processor, 3GB of RAM, and built-in storage of 64GB, which can be expanded through the microSD card slot. The smartphone also features a 6.6-inch HD+ display with a […]
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Philippines’ first-ever esports college scholarship launched
Skilled esports players with college aspirations now have a new path to attaining higher education via an esports merit scholarship program. Claimed to be the first of its kind in the Philippines, the esports scholarship program by Globe Telecom and Esports AcadArena provides recipients with grants reaching ₱50,000 along with 25% to 100% tuition coverage. […]
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Samsung Exynos 1000 processor could be faster than Snapdragon 875, early benchmarks reveal
It’s still too early to tell, but it’s hard to dismiss an interesting report like this. Yup, you read the headline right, a Samsung Exynos processor could finally beat a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip.
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NOW Telecom receives license from PH government to become the 4th telco
NOW Telecom has just been granted a permit by the Philippine government to be the fourth telco player in the country to rival with PLDT, Globe, and DITO Telecommunity.
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Huawei mobile prices increase in China as it faces possible chip shortage
Huawei’s supplier woes continue as their Chinese chipmaker partners are rumored to be abandoning them in fears to get mixed up with the trade ban and be pressured by the US government.
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Internet service providers pressed to reveal actual internet speeds to the public
Setting a pro-consumer stance, House Committee on Information and Communications Technology vice chair Joy Myra Tambunting, last Sunday, is asking transparency among internet providers in the Philippines by disclosing the actual internet speed they can provide. The outcry comes amid increasing complaints from the public citing a discrepancy with their internet connectivity, which has become […]