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Five tech items you need with you for the Apocalypse — including a tough 3D printer

Anton Chua
Updated as of May 15 10:36 PM

All these talk about earthquakes got us thinking what we need to have in our go-bags. Here are the absolute musts. Also, we need a really big go bag. Read more »

Feel Like A Professional Photographer With Huawei P30 Pro

Huawei
Updated as of May 07 07:43 PM

Year after year, phone brands are developing and improving their image quality, including optical image stabilisation (OIS), larger sensors, fast lenses, and optical zoom making your smartphone photography game match up with those of the pros. Read more »

Samsung denies new Galaxy phone burnt from malfunction

Kang Jin-kyu, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 30 05:46 PM

SEOUL - Samsung on Tuesday stood by its new Galaxy S10 5G model after a South Korean smartphone owner posted pictures online of a charred handset claiming it had mysteriously "burnt".  Read more »

Here are the 4 things you'll need for your smart home starter pack

Anton Chua
Posted at Apr 27 01:27 PM

With the cost of automating your home becoming friendlier, why would you opt out of this 21s century convenience? But first we dish a few tips before you get deep into it Read more »

Tired of robocalls? US telcos crack down on spammers

Tara Siegel Bernard, The New York Times
Posted at Apr 26 04:00 PM

The seemingly endless stream of robocalls reached a new monthly high of 5.23 billion nationwide in March, according to the call-blocking service YouMail. Read more »

Samsung delays Galaxy Fold events in China after reported defects

Reuters
Posted at Apr 22 12:47 PM

Smartphone maker Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has postponed media events for its Galaxy Fold planned for this week in Hong Kong and Shanghai, a company official said, days after reviewers of the foldable handset reported defective samples. Read more »

Samsung receives reports of Galaxy Fold screen problems, says to investigate

Angela Moon and Ju-min Park, Reuters
Posted at Apr 18 04:20 PM

South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said it has received "a few" reports of damage to the main display of samples of its upcoming foldable smartphone and that it will investigate. Read more »

A smartphone for the youth: realme combines style with power for less than P10,000

Realme
Updated as of Apr 05 07:40 PM

A brand responds to young people's constant search for a smartphone upgrade - within competitive price points. Read more »

New smartphone brand threatens to disrupt budget, midrange

Realme3
Posted at Apr 04 04:37 PM

This brand delivers strong system performance, extraordinary build, upgraded cameras and dependable battery life. And comes with a surprising price tag. Read more »

Apple, in rare reversal, pulls plug on wireless charging mat

Stephen Nellis, Reuters
Posted at Mar 30 05:17 AM

Apple Inc on Friday said it is canceling the AirPower wireless charging mat that the company announced in 2017 on the same day as its iPhone X, a rare public retreat for the gadget maker known for splashy product launches. Read more »

How to quickly get into photography: A guide for busy people

Huawei
Updated as of Mar 22 05:46 PM

Starting photography, one of the easiest hobbies to get into, need not to be expensive. All you need is a smartphone. Read more »

Are you ready for these sexy new foldable phones (and their prices)?

Anton Chua
Posted at Feb 27 03:46 PM

They’re baaaaack. And with the sexy sophisticated new look of an ex whose heart you broke. They’re quite pricey too. Read more »

Fast connection needed

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 21 12:54 AM

The government said everything is on track with the 5-year rollout plan for a faster connection despite a delay because of franchise and ownership of the designated third telco, Mislatel.  Read more »

Ilang subscribers may alinlangan sa bagong mobile number portability

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 11:17 PM

May pangamba ang ilang subscribers kaugnay sa bagong pirmang Mobile Number Portability Act. Read more »

Samsung to launch US retail stores in smartphone push

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 16 12:07 PM

Samsung announced Friday it will open 3 US retail stores to promote its Galaxy line of smartphones as the South Korean giant sets to launch an updated flagship handset. Read more »

Huawei teases phone with foldable display coming in February

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 04 03:31 PM

Shenzhen-based Huawei will join the world's largest smartphone maker, Samsung, and Chinese compatriot Xiaomi in the race to be the first in the mainstream with a folding display. Read more »

Once red-hot smartphone market sees cooler trend

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 03 11:16 AM

The smartphone market is down but not out, with high prices and other factors combining to chill what had previously been a red-hot sector. Read more »

Did great in 2018? Consider these self-rewards

Huawei Philippines
Updated as of Feb 20 03:23 PM

It's been a long year. For all the hard work you've put in to achieve your goals, be it personal or professional, don't you think it's great to cap the year with something nice? Read more »

Honor gears for physical retail push with 10 Lite launch

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 23 09:27 AM

Honor will soon introduce "experience stores" to make buying its products easier, said product director Rashid Su. The 5-year old company entered the Philippines as an online brand for millennials, selling smartphones on e-commerce platforms. Read more »

Honor's flagship phone 'lite' version heavy on AI selfie features

Honor
Updated as of Jan 19 01:59 PM

Honor is set to launch a 'lighter' version of its flagship phone this month, showcasing dual AI cameras for those who want to take the perfect selfie, and a 6.21-inch display for a better viewing experience. Read more »