It has been almost two weeks since the quarantine in Metro Manila kept everyone from doing their daily routine outside home. However, the ever-rising confirmed cases for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) still continues to surface. Fortunately, a Pinoy-produced application is on the works for detecting infected persons. Developed by the tech agency, White Widget, the app […]
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Huawei P40 and P40 Pro leak reveals key camera and battery specs
We’re pretty sure the company is doing its best to keep everything a secret, because it’s only a couple of days before the official reveal of the Huawei P40 series. Unfortunately for them, new leaks just keep on coming. The design of the phones were previously revealed in a family picture posted by popular leaker […]
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Unreleased ‘BlackBerry’ Android phone prototype shows up in the market after 14 years
Android users nowadays probably never questioned how Google’s operating system came to be, it just existed. But for hardcore Android fanboys and fangirls, the history that dates back more than a decade ago is definitely one to be remembered. It is also public knowledge that the HTC G1/Dream wasn’t the first ever Android phone to […]
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OPPO Reno 3 hands-on review
It may have been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the OPPO Reno 3 is still confirmed to be arriving in the Phillippines soon.
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Smart offers additional 1GB FREE FB, IG and TikTok to GIGA Stories Promo
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless-arm of PLDT ensures that its prepaid subscribers will be able to stay connected, informed and entertained despite being at home during these trying times. With their “Free Stories For All” promo, both Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers will get an additional 1GB of data for Tiktok, Facebook, and Instagram. To […]
Posted inGovernment
How to apply and claim your Php5,000 DOLE financial assistance
The outbreak of COVID-19 has left hundreds of people jobless due to the implemented community quarantine in a fight to stop the virus. Taking heed of the voices of the masses, the Department of Labor and Employment rolled out a Php1.3 billion financial assistance program intended for 250,000 Filipino workers who lost their sources of […]
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Fastest supercomputer in the world identified chemicals that could possibly combat the coronavirus
With the continuous rise of technology, supercomputers are now being used to find vaccines against dreaded diseases like the current pandemic COVID-19. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory used the world’s most powerful computer today, Summit, to identify chemicals which can potentially hinder viruses from infecting host cells. Summit is a […]
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Users are signing a petition to stop Samsung from using Exynos processors
Benchmarks show that the Samsung Exynos 990 is noticeably slower than the competing Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor.
Posted inTelecoms
Smart Postpaid and Prepaid users to get bonus data and eLoad discounts due to month-long community quarantine
Everyone is doing their share to help out in the COVID-19 pandemic situation. One of them is Smart, who will be giving away free bonus data and eLoad discounts to its Smart postpaid and prepaid subscribers.
Posted inSmartphones
OPPO shows off the Find X2 Pro Concrete Grey vegan leather edition in the flesh
Even though it’s not true leather, OPPO Find X2 Pro’s rear panel looks and feels premium compared to the typical glass and aluminum material of flagship devices. Back then, it was only available in Orange and Black Ceramic. Now, OPPO has released a new teaser video (that involves a lot of touching) which reveals the […]
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Xiaomi beats Huawei as smartphone sales continue to drop worldwide
Because of the US government’s continuous attack on Huawei, we are finally seeing the results of the bad publicity when it comes to its smartphone sales — right after the company’s great performance last year. Based on Strategy Analytics, Xiaomi took over Huawei‘s #3 spot in the world as they sold more smartphones last month. […]
Posted inAndroid, Hands-on
First Look: OPPO Reno 3 Pro
The OPPO Reno 3 Pro has finally reached the Philippines. It’s another alternative for those who want a premium smartphone, but don’t want to pay the full price of a real high-end device.
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Smartphone location data gathered by tech giants could be used to combat COVID-19
At a time when social media users are concerned about how tech companies handle their user data, the United States government is reportedly discussing with Facebook, Google, and other tech companies to see how they could share location data gotten from users’ smartphones in a bid to fight the COVID-19 outbreak. A report by The […]
Posted inGaming
PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility with the PS4, PS3, PS2, and PS1
More details have been officially revealed about the Sony PlayStation 5.
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Realme Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A launch date revealed
We have another Realme news. This time, it’s for the upcoming Realme Narzo series.