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Middle child packs a punch? Hands on with Huawei's P20

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 23 08:14 AM

Huawei is unleashing a trio of P20 phones this week and in between the budget-friendly P20 Lite and the triple camera P20 Pro is the P20, no second name required.  Read more »

Display notches and AI cameras: Mid-range phones below P20,000

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 21 11:48 PM

Chinese phone-makers Huawei, OPPO and Vivo have announced their latest mid-range phones, all promising top cameras and sporting a trendy notched screen at a third of the price of the iPhone X. Read more »

Huawei announces 'lite' version of photo-centered P20 series

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 16 07:01 AM

Huawei has launched a third variant of its photography-centered P20 line that dials down on some specifications, but not on the premium design of its much pricier siblings. Read more »

Saving millions from blindness, rain-drenched commutes: Google bets big on AI

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 17 02:23 PM

Google-powered artificial intelligence will help doctors prevent millions from going blind due to diabetes, aside from telling commuters to bring umbrellas before stepping out of the house, officials said. Read more »

Android camera kings battle in low-light shootout

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 13 05:57 AM

Huawei's P20 Pro and Samsung's Galaxy S9+ are two of the highest-rated smartphone cameras released this year, both claiming excellent imaging even in low light conditions. Read more »

iPhone 8 gets refresh with red color option

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 10 06:47 AM

Apple refreshed its iPhone 8 line on Tuesday with a red color option, adding it to a range of products wherein a portion of sales will be used to fund the fight the spread of HIV/AIDS.  Read more »

OK Google: What the future holds for AI in consumer tech

Cathy Yang, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 09 12:15 PM

Artificial intelligence is Google's "big bet" and consumers should expect a more "conversational" interaction with their smart devices, the internet giant's Philippines head said. Read more »

Huawei P20 Pro review: Camera brawn and smarts

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 09 08:05 AM

Huawei's P20 Pro is a smartphone that begs to be judged based on its camera prowess, not by the inevitable comparisons to Apple's iPhone X that it hopes to slay, including the polarizing notch on its front face. Read more »

Gaming laptops a bright spot in lethargic PC market: Asus

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 04 12:47 PM

Gaming laptop sales will continue to grow this year, bucking the slump in the broader notebook computer market, Asus Philippines said, as it unveiled its new line for big-spending gamers. Read more »

The case for triple cameras: Hands on with Huawei's P20 Pro

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 08:57 AM

Huawei is making the case for its P20 line as an imaging powerhouse based on hardware and initial reviews that trump the competition from Apple and Samsung. Read more »

Huawei unveils triple camera P20 Pro, P20 to take on Apple, Samsung

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 28 02:07 AM

PARIS - China's Huawei unveiled its photography-centric P20 smartphones here on Tuesday, touting three lenses on the back as it challenges flagship devices from rivals Apple and Samsung.   Read more »

Apple grabs 2-year lead in 3D sensing race

Sonam Rai and Stephen Nellis, Reuters
Posted at Mar 20 02:17 PM

The 3D sensing technology is expected to enhance the next generation of phones, enabling accurate facial recognition as well as secure biometrics for payments, gesture sensing, and immersive shopping and gaming experiences. Read more »

Galaxy S9+ Review: Star of 2017 returns for an encore

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 20 06:05 AM

The ninth iteration of Samsung's Galaxy S flagship is its best yet and arguably the most well-rounded Android flagship available, with a camera that competes with the Pixel 2 and the iPhone X. Read more »

P10,000 vs P50,000: Do flagship smartphones guarantee better photos?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 19 09:21 AM

Apple broke the price ceiling with its iPhone X and chief rival Samsung followed, with its top-end Galaxy S9+, due out this week, priced at P60,990. Read more »

France warns Apple and Google of fines over 'abusive' practices

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 15 08:28 AM

The French government said Wednesday that it would take Google and Apple to court over "abusive business practices" against smaller rivals, threatening fines that could further strain transatlantic ties as fears of a trade war grow. Read more »

Apple buys digital magazine service Texture

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 13 08:24 AM

Apple said Monday it was buying digital magazine subscription service Texture, adding to the side of its business aimed at making money from online content or services. Read more »

AR startup Magic Leap raises $461 million from Saudi Arabia fund

Reuters
Posted at Mar 09 08:50 AM

Magic Leap, a secretive startup working in the augmented reality space, said on Wednesday it raised $461 million in its latest funding round, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's sovereign investment arm. Read more »

Samsung Galaxy S9+ camera beats Pixel 2, iPhone X: review

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 06 11:48 AM

Samsung's Galaxy S9+ is the new mobile camera leader, based on a review by industry tracker DxOMark, ahead of flagship phones from Google, Apple and Huawei. Read more »

Apple surges ahead in wearables on smartwatch sales: survey

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 02 08:44 AM

Strong holiday season sales of Apple's newest smartwatch propelled the California tech giant into the lead in wearable tech in 2017, a market tracker said Thursday. Read more »

Secondhand phone market grows as tech struggles to go green

Emmanuelle Michel, Agence France-Prese
Updated as of Feb 28 08:57 AM

Thanks to a fast-growing secondhand market, smartphones are increasingly being re-used but large-scale handset recycling is not happening as the industry struggles to go green. Read more »