New Lenovo Vibe K5 Variations Coming in PH Shores

Lenovo Mobile Philippines will officially launch two of its current flagship smartphones, the Vibe K5 Plus and Vibe K5 Note, in our local shores on July 27, 2016 and I guess it will be normal for local tech blogs to witness the momentous occasion.

The Irony of Data Cap and Digital Television

Despite the ongoing developments and improvements made by local telecommunications companies, the biggest problem that remains a disappointment to many Filipino internet users is the data cap set by telcos as stated in their Fair Use Policy. In fact, nobody ever knew about the said policy until it was reported in various news items a few years ago, and that makes it an irony for Filipino consumers who want to have quality and enjoyable access to the World Wide Web regardless of the device they are using.

The Great Selfie Raid

Huawei Mobile Philippines recently released one of its flagship smartphones for 2016, the Huawei GR5. But to boost the local market's awareness of the Chinese tech behemoth, Huawei has been holding a variety of events and promotions aimed at showcasing its sleuth of mobile devices to potential consumers. And the most recent of them is the GR5 Great Selfie Raid, which kicked off in Metro Manila a few weeks ago.

Is Starmobile Play Click Worth Filipinos' Budget?

Starmobile released its most recent budget-friendly smartphone, the Play Click, and has even partnered with local telecommunications firm Smart Communications Inc. for a network-locked variant of the said smartphone. It is part of the telco's newfound commitment to provide Filipino masses with affordable mobile devices within their reach following the success of the MyPhone My28S bundle. Will this be worth the budget of many young Filipino consumers who want to have their own first smartphone?

What Can Really Kill Internet in the Philippines?

Smart Communications Inc. and Globe Telecom have recently claimed that they are leading the so-called digital shift through their own respective campaigns. But despite their continuing efforts to enhance the digital lifestyle experience of their consumers, it does not change the fact that many Filipinos are not happy with what is happening in the telecommunications industry, especially when it comes to providing faster and more affordable internet service in the Philippines.

Windows 10 After July 29, 2016

Since its launch just about a year ago, Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system has become one of the fastest-rising innovations in the company's long history where it has been installed or upgraded from the previous Windows operating system in more than 350 million devices owned around the world as of last month. Contributing to the outpouring success of the latest version of the popular PC and mobile operating system is the capability of PC users to upgrade their devices to the said version without any charges. But, this will all change after July 29, 2016 which is exactly the first year anniversary of Windows 10.

Zenfone Fever Rolling Through

One of the most anticipated devices launched during Computex Asia 2016 in Taiwan a few weeks ago is the Asus Zenfone 3 series, which has impressed local and international tech critics and enthusiasts who have tried them with their engaging specs and intriguing features. Following the series' captivating release in several Asian countries, Filipino consumers will have the opportunity to own any of the three exciting monsters as Asus officially announced that the Zenfone 3 along with the Zenfone 3 Deluxe and Zenfone 3 Ultra will be released in the Philippines next month.

Will Gigasurf and GoSurf Be of Help?

Smart Communications Inc. and Globe Telecom have recently strengthened their mobile internet offerings by offering larger data allocation on some of their promos for their subscribers through Globe's newly-enhanced GoSurf 50 and Smart's Gigasurf 50, both of them are valid for 3 days.

Between The Predator and The Republic

Acer Philippines recently launched its own line of gaming devices called the Predator, which is designed and made to compete with Asus's Republic of Gaming series. The new Predator line is comprised of desktops, laptops, tablet computers and computer accessories that are suitable for aspiring professional gamers and those who want to try MMORPG for the first time in the comforts of their own home. With professional gaming in the Philippines on its ongoing progression, I would ask myself why do we need to buy computers powerful enough to suit the needs of aspiring gamers.

Samsung Mobile's New Pinoy Pride

Samsung Mobile Philippines has recently launched the 2016 editions of its two high-end entry level smartphones that have first made waves in our local shores last year, namely the Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7, and eventually claimed that these two are designed especially made for the typical modern Filipino consumer. Now what does that mean?

Behind the Progress of the Philippine Smartphone Market

The Philippines is now the fastest-growing smartphone market in the Southeast Asian region, and it is pretty obvious that the local smartphone market continues to strengthen its progress with the advent of new devices that cater to what the consumers need for their first mobile phone while some markets in different parts of the world are showing signs of saturation. But what makes the smartphone market in the Philippines progressive?

No Midrange Crisis for International Brands

International brands are slowly starting to release their own brand of mid-range smartphones that are considered to be as interesting and intriguing as their own premium ones, beginning with Samsung and its J series last year which have their own 2016 editions that are available now. With the advent of more foreign mobile names entering this not-so-conniving market of the sorts, it would seem that these mid-range devices will not suffer any formidable crisis in the coming future. Want to know some bits about these newly-released devices? Here are some.

Meet Lenovo's First Project Tango Smartphone

Lenovo has recently launched its new line of intriguing and power-packed phablets last week, but many tech critics and enthusiasts are starting to become impressed at the Phab2 Pro. This is because it is the first smartphone in the world incorporated with Google's Project Tango.

Firing Up The 700 MHz Spectrum

Following the acquisition of San Miguel Corporation's telecommunication assets, PLDT-Smart Communications and Globe Telecom began to make use of the fabled 700 MHz frequency through the initial operation of its first sleuth of new cell sites that is capable of broadcasting the said frequency, and the initial results were nothing but impressive.

Cherry Mobile Launches PH's 1st Deca Core Smartphone

Cherry Mobile, the number one mobile phone brand in the Philippines today, has recently launched and introduced the first deca core-powered smartphone in the country, the Cherry Mobile M1.

Asus Zenfone 3 As Expected

Taiwanese-based PC and mobile brand Asus has introduced its new sleuth of third-generation mobile products packed with revolutionary features that would cater to the passion of its customers during the recently concluded Zenvolution 2016 press event at Computex. And as expected, one of these products is the Asus Zenfone 3 series featuring the Zenfone 3, Zenfone 3 Deluxe and Zenfone 3 Ultra. After the event, you will be surprised to learn that these three new premium smartphones will be available in the Philippines on August 2016.

San Miguel's Shocking Surprise

Business and tech enthusiasts were shocked and surprised by an unprecedented and unexpected turn of events regarding San Miguel Corporation's telecommunications industry. While it is considered a intriguing development for the Philippine telecoms industry, many Filipino consumers believed that this has triggered the death of their hopes and dreams for a third telecommunications company in our local shores.

Cherry Mobile Going Beyond Smartphones

Many Filipino consumers thought that Cherry Mobile is all about releasing smartphones and tablet computers that suit their digital lifestyle needs and eventually their budget, but they are wrong. For more than five years, the number one mobile brand in the Philippines today has been dedicated to showcase its own suite of affordable and quality solutions that would cater to the needs of every segment of the local consumer market, more particularly tech-driven millennials and young professionals. And I have found two interestingly new devices that can testify to its dedication, namely the Fit and the Explorer 2 action camera.

On Flash Plus 2 and Flash Mobile's Freedom

Flash Mobile is all set to release its newest flagship smartphone, the Flash Plus 2, to Philippine stores starting on the last day of May which will be exclusively available on the online shopping site Lazada before its physical release. But what intrigues me along with local and international tech critics is the fact that Flash Mobile is now a newly-created independent brand after it made its official split from Alcatel but remains under its parent company TCL.

The Birth of DICT

The Philippines is all set to not only become a more competitive nation, but also to be a leader in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry and other related sectors like business and tourism with the birth of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), which will probably be one of the farewell parting gifts of the six-year tenure of outgoing Philippine president Benigno S. Aquino III.