Xiaomi to Offer 3 Android System Upgrades and 4 Years of Security Patches for Xiaomi 11T Series

Xiaomi 11T series extending access to the latest features and security measures

Xiaomi is announcing that Xiaomi 11T series – Xiaomi 11T Pro and Xiaomi 11T – will offer 3 generations of Android system upgrades, along with 4 years of security patches. With this change, Xiaomi 11T series users will enjoy a better user experience, and longer-term data security. Though other devices are not included at this time, Xiaomi believes this reflects a positive change, and is catered towards the needs of Xiaomi 11T series users. 

Samsung Galaxy Fold coming to the Philippines soon

Category-defining foldable device inspires new mobile experiences with custom UX, mobility and powerful multitasking

Following the successful launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold last month where it sold out in a number of countries, Filipino consumers now get to take part in unfolding the future of devices as Samsung brings this new category of mobile technology to the Philippine shores soon.

Galaxy Fold was designed to inspire new experiences: When closed, users can access essentials on the cover display comfortably with one hand, and when opened, they can explore new ways to multitask, watch videos, play games, and more, on its immersive 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display.[1]

ASUS Starts rollout of Android 9.0 Pie Update for ZenFone 5 Series

The new system update brings several new features, including an all-new contextual pop-up volume bar and an improved gesture-based navigation system

The ZenFone 5 series revolutionized the smartphone user experience when it launched in the Philippines last April 2018. The series has already received a number of international awards, including COMPUTEX 2018’s Best Choice Golden award. ZenFone 5’s AI-powered cameras also scored 93 points in DXOMark’s photo tests, making it one of the best choices for mobile photography in its price point.

The ZenFone 5 series is ASUS’ most intelligent ZenFone series to date, and it’s about to get even better.

Android P is for Pie!

Android P has been finally revealed! and according to its alphabetical order, it is now labeled under the letter P and it is as simple as PIE!. After the roll-out of Oreo, we noticed a decline of interest with the new OS for android, which might be because there is a growing number of manufacture-based OS based on the current one. But nevertheless, we are still pretty excited what Android P has to offer.

With the trend of the interface going simpler yet functional, the new OS aims to be more efficient with its features but will that improve processing speeds or battery? Also wil it also be much more different from its predecessor? 

Let's check on the key functions of Android P.

Get Ready For Limitless Possibilities As ZenFone Max Pro Finally Arrives In The Philippines This June!

After the whirlwind of excitement that recently rocked parts of the globe, it is finally Philippines’ turn to taste the true power of the newest Battery King that comes to town in June 2018 – the ZenFone Max Pro. Filipinos will be no less than thrilled with the experience that is in store with the arrival of another royalty they can rule the world with. This time, the possibilities are limitless.

With the newest Battery King to enter the market, people are sure to enjoy maximum smartphone performance; especially with the most powerful combination of the ZenFone Max series yet: a high-capacity, high-density 5,000mAh battery and a powerful Snapdragon 636 processor! With so much power to be used, there is endless capacity to browse more, game more, stream more, talk more, and – overall – do more without worrying about nasty low batteries.

Discover adventures with the new OPPO F5 Youth coming soon in the Philippines

Following the successful launch of the OPPO F5, OPPO is set to expand its A.I. Beauty Technology-powered smartphones with the new OPPO F5 Youth in the Philippines. Designed for the younger generation, prepare to explore new adventures with a smartphone equipped with flagship level features in a more attractive price point.  

Y69 specs and features

In a sea of selfie-centric devices from various other brands, the Vivo Y69 is every techy’s sweet surrender to the selfie trend. Much like its predecessors, the Vivo Y69 is equipped with a 16 megapixel Perfect Selfie front camera allowing for softlight-enabling moonlight glow for flawless photos. The one-of-its-kind front camera is paired perfectly with a 13 megapixel rear camera with ‘Live Photo’ feature and has a f/2.0 aperture. A special feature called ‘Group Selfie’ allows panorama panning effect so ‘barkada shots’ may be taken with no one left out of the frame. 

The Vivo Y69 enables you to live life on the double with the Smart Slip 3.0 feature. Enjoy entertainment and chatting with just a quick three-finger swipe and you have two apps running at the same time. This service currently supports Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Line, BBM, WeChat, Viber, built-in Messages and Videos, Play Movies & TV, MX Player, and VCL for Android. Moreover, the Y69 model’s App Clone allows you to split your professional interactions from your personal ones with the App Clone. 

Android O is... OREO!

After Nougat, the next android version is O... as in OREO. Yes, the most famous chocolate biscuit becomes the newest name for the latest version of android that will be launched with the upcoming phones as well as an upgrade to current ones.

Android Oreo becomes the second brand-specific name for an android version after Kitkat. We don't know what is the deal between these food companies and android which actually works both to their advantage as it provides publicity as well as a marketing opportunity for the actual product.

NBA Superstar Stephen Curry lauds Vivo for V5 innovation, new ‘Groufie’ technology

NBA superstar and two-time MVP Stephen Curry
commends the new Vivo V5s for providing
Filipino consumers with only the perfect selfie
 experience through its 20-megapixel front camera,
new Groufie technology, and advanced selfie tools. 

Top five premium global brand1 Vivo ambassador and National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Stephen Curry commends the leading smartphone brand for continuously innovating its V5 line of “perfect selfie” phones—and reiterates his commitment to it. 

Curry, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player awardee, only had the highest compliments for Vivo when the brand recently introduced its most impressive phone yet, the Vivo V5s, for the selfie-centric Philippine market.

The V5s touts the new Groufie technology, which allows panorama-panning effects in ‘groufies’ or group shots. This new feature’s portrait and landscape orientations likewise help capture outdoor ‘groufies’ or family portraits without needing to squeeze in or cut out anyone.

Stephen Curry said the launch of the V5s signified the brand’s success in capturing the hearts of selfie-loving Filipinos, as he reaffirmed his continued support to Vivo in expanding its market in the Philippines with quality product offerings.

Vivo V5s: the best smartphone deal in its price-range offers new ‘Groufie’ technology

Selfie-centric smartphone brands have slowly dominated the mobile market in the Philippines, given their relatively low prices compared to other giant international brands. Knowing the consumers’ love for selfies or self-portrait shots, these brands are appealing to prospective buyers by boasting of their respective camera features.

Since it entered the Philippine market, top five premium global brand1 Vivo has successfully captured the hearts of selfie-loving Filipinos with its “perfect selfie” V5 line, the latest of which is the new Vivo V5s. Launched just in May, the V5s already proves to be the best smartphone deal compared to other brands in its price range.

Equipped with a 20-megapixel front camera with f2.0 aperture, the V5s takes crystal-clear and head-turning selfies for just a price of P14,990.

Super Mario Run Now Available On Android!

After it was first announced at the launch of the iPhone 7, I was more excited for the launch of the newest mario gaming app called SUPER MARIO RUN. Basically it is the super mario world in continuous running across the world as he again (and again) saves peach from being kidnapped by Boswer (Koopa). 

It was initially available for iOS users, which made me sad since my iPhone had some problems. Rather, I found a posting on the Play store to sign up for the Super Manio Run sign up for updates. I quickly signed up though I knew it will take some time for its official release.

OPPO unveils F1s Limited, Alden Richards as new endorser

Selfie expert’s limited edition unit, new endorser revealed

The guessing game is finally over. After several days of waiting and speculation on social media, mobile technology brand OPPO finally unveiled the ‘new face of the selfie expert’—the special edition F1s Limited that sports a metallic grey color.

But the F1s Limited is not only OPPO’s new face. The smartphone brand also confirmed today that Kapuso heartthrob Alden Richards is joining the OPPO family as one of its new brand ambassadors.

Pokemon Go Is Here! But Don't Celebrate Yet!

We were welcomed with such great news that Pokemon Go is now available on mobile. The roll-out has been long awaited by fans (like me) which grew up with the Pokemon battle/capture games which paved the way for the best selling games for Nintendo.

Along with the anticipation for Pokemon Sun and Moon which also be released this year, Pokemon Go which will rely on augmented reality for an experience of being an explorer that will lead to encounters with Pokemon that will appear in certain areas. And like a Pokemon trainer, you will have to catch, battle, trade and actually walk and explore the vicinity (and beyond) just to catch'em.

Sale Alert: OPPO R7 Lite Down to P9,990 from P11,990

OPPO Philippines has just announced a new treat this summer: Its R7 Lite’s suggested retail price has dropped from P11,990 to P9,990. You get superior design, superior photography features, and superior performance — but for P2,000 less.

The 5-inch handset boasts premium looks and feel with its all-metal body. It sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics and phase-detection autofocus that runs on the brand’s very own Pure Image 2.0+ technology, so you can take breathtaking photos every time.

Rose-Gold OPPO F1 Now Available in PH

The rose-gold variant of the OPPO F1 is now available nationwide.

OPPO Philippines has announced that the rose-gold variant of their first handset for 2016, the F1, will be available nationwide starting March 14, 2016.

Dubbed the "Selfie Expert," the F1’s gold version was rolled out to OPPO concept stores and authorized dealers in mid-February. It retails for only P11,990, but is available for purchase by installment for as low as P1,299 every month even for those without a credit card through OPPO’s partnership with Home Credit. The promo runs until March 31.

Cherry Mobile, along with Anne Curtis, Introduces Three New Game-Changing Flare LTE Premium Smartphones

Keeping up with one’s fast-paced lifestyle and staying seemingly connected is now much easier to attain as the country’s leading value-for-money phone brand introduced three new additions to their Flare series. Launched through a media and dealer event last October 9, 2015 at the New World Hotel in Makati, Cherry Mobile unveiled three new affordable LTE smartphones – the Flare 4, Flare S4, and Flare S4 plus.

Along side the introduction of Cherry Mobile’s newest smartphones, the event also revealed the new face of the Flare series – Ms. Anne Curtis. One of the country’s most sought after celebrity endorsers today, Anne has been a partner of Cherry Mobile for years now, and has been a witness of how the brand has constantly changed the industry through their products.

CloudFone Takes Lead in Tablet Innovation; Earns Distinction as First to Introduce Intel-Based Tablets on Newest Android OS and Dual-OS

CloudFone today proved its disruptive mettle as it became the first OEM to launch the country’s first Intel-based Android Lollipop tablet called CloudPad One7.0, and the first Intel-based dual-OS tablets namely CloudPad Epic 7.1 and CloudPad Epic 8.9. 

Homegrown OEM breaks ground for Lollipop in Asia 

The first ever Intel-based Android Lollipop 5.0 device to be introduced in Asia, CloudPad One 7.0 is a result of close collaboration between CloudFone and partners such as Intel.

Redmi 2 coming to the Philippines, to debut on Lazada.com.ph on April 28

Xiaomi introduces an affordable Mi phone that is thinner, lighter, and faster

Xiaomi has announced that its eagerly-awaited Redmi 2 smartphone will soon be available in the Philippines. Priced at ₱5,999, the Redmi 2 will first go on sale on April 28 via www.lazada.com.ph/mi.

Feature-packed but still affordable, the Redmi 2 brings a powerful smartphone experience closer to more people.

The OPPO Mirror 3 puts cost-effective design and comfort right into your palm

Following the release of OPPO’s incredible N3, a revolutionary motorized rotating camera smartphone, and their 4.85mm ultra-thin smartphone, the R5, OPPO recently launched it’s more cost-effective model, the Mirror 3, which is powered by a 64-bit processor and is aimed squarely at the mass market, with an SRP of Php 10,990. The handset delivers great value and allows more consumers to enjoy OPPO’s reliability and high quality. 

The OPPO Mirror 3 follows OPPO’s brand philosophy of The Art of Technology and represents a truly dedicated brand vision. This new device will be available this month in global mobile phone markets including Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Australia. It looks set to trigger a buying frenzy in the new year with its exquisite design and good value for money. 

Torque Launches Their New #HeadTurners

Torque launches a new line of phones this season with rotating cameras. Yes, you might seen this somewhere but they have made a whole new 'twist' with it by introducing them with phablets and more color variations which are a perfect Christmas present!

Another great thing about this new line up is the pricing which ranges from 4399 to 5799 Php only. The design truly makes it more sophisticated without being heavy on the budget.