Be a ‘Portrait Expert’ with OPPO Reno 11 F 5G
OPPO introduces the latest addition to its Reno Series lineup, geared toward photography enthusiasts, with the OPPO Reno11 F 5G. Designed to capture memorable moments with precision and clarity, this…
REDMAGIC unveils enhanced REDMAGIC 9 Pro for gamers
REDMAGIC, a gaming brand, has just introduced its latest flagship device, the REDMAGIC 9 Pro, under the banner “The Chill That Never Quits.” This upgraded iteration of the REDMAGIC series…
IDC forecasts smartphone market rebound in 2024 with 2.8% growth
In a recent projection by market intelligence firm International Data Corp. (IDC), the smartphone market is anticipated to witness a resurgence, with shipments projected to reach 1.20 billion units in…
OPPO Find N3 Flip and Hasselblad’s collaboration elevates mobile photography game
In response to the growing demand for cutting-edge smartphone photography, OPPO teams up with Hasselblad, a Swedish manufacturer known for its high-end medium-format cameras and photographic equipment. Hasselblad’s renowned designs,…
IDC: Apple secures top spot in smartphone market in 2023
According to data from the International Data Corp. (IDC), Apple’s iPhone has garnered a significant lead in the smartphone market, capturing a market share of 20.1% throughout 2023, surpassing Samsung’s…
IDC: Smartphone shipments on road to recovery
The International Data Corp. (IDC) predicts a 7.3% year-over-year increase in worldwide smartphone shipments for the fourth quarter of 2023. This growth follows a modest improvement in the third quarter…
Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 keeps Seoul memories (vividly) alive
I took the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 to the mothership, a.k.a. South Korea, during a recent trip because where else can I best test it than the brand’s home…
POCO unveils its latest offering: the POCO C65
Smartphone brand POCO unveiled its latest offering especially geared toward young tech enthusiasts. The POCO C65 promises to deliver incredible viewing experiences, an upgraded camera, a powerful processor, and a…
Global smartphone shipments show signs of recovery
Despite lingering challenges, the global smartphone market is slowly picking up as evidenced by the modest decline of 0.1% year over year, totaling 302.8 million units in the third quarter,…
IDC: Decline in smartphone shipments is slowing down
While still in the red, the rate of decline in smartphone shipments is slowing down, according to the latest figures from the International Data Corp. (IDC). Worldwide smartphone shipments declined…
IDC: PH smartphone shipments reach lowest quarterly figures
According to the International Data Corp. (IDC), smartphone shipments in the Philippines have reached their lowest quarterly figures. In the first quarter of 2023, the market experienced a decline of…
realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola edition now available in PH
realme Philippines brings a total of 589 units of the realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola edition. Carrying a price tag of P18,499, the smartphone is available exclusively on Shopee. The…
HONOR X8a with 100MP camera to arrive in PH soon
HONOR Philippines is bringing the latest addition to the HONOR X Series, the HONOR X8a, to the country on March 14. HONOR X8a promises to deliver “eXtra upgrades” in design,…
Get to know OnePlus 11 5G
Device vendor OnePlus recently introduced what it calls its “well-rounded flagship” smartphone, the OnePlus 11 5G. Promising to provide a fast and smooth experience, OnePlus 11 5G is built with…
Crowds flock into malls for HONOR X9a 5G’s first-day sale
As HONOR X9a 5G becomes available in the Philippines starting today (Feb. 4, 2023), consumers queued to get their hands on the newest smartphone from HONOR. For only P16,990, consumers…
What to expect from the all-new OPPO Reno8 T
Smart device brand OPPO will be unveiling a new addition to their Reno Series in the Philippines, the OPPO Reno8 T. The all-new Portrait Expert is set to deliver all-around…
Smartphone shipments suffer ‘largest-ever’ drop since 2013 — IDC
Citing dampened consumer demand, inflation, and economic uncertainties, market intelligence firm International Data Corp. said worldwide smartphone shipments in 2022 ended with shipments of 1.21 billion units, “which represents the…
vivo Y02 is now available in PH for P5,299
vivo brings to the Philippines the vivo Y02, built with a large battery and promises to provide smooth performance, impressive storage capacity, and a reliable camera. A quick look: Create…
Smartphone shipments to decline 9.1% YoY in 2022 — IDC
Based on the data from market intelligence firm International Data Corp. (IDC), smartphone shipments will decline by 9.1% in 2022, a reduction of 2.6 percentage points from the previous forecast.…
PH smartphone market declines for 5th straight quarter — IDC
Based on the data from International Data Corp., the Philippines’ smartphone market declined for the fifth consecutive quarter in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22). Smartphone shipments in the country…
vivo climbs ranking in PH market after 88% growth
Smartphone brand vivo made it to the list of top brands in the Philippines for the second quarter of 2022 (Q2 2022) and this led to its highest year-on-year (YoY)…
OnePlus launches OnePlus 10T5G in the Philippines
Technology company OnePlus recently released in the Philippines its OnePlus 10T5G, which promises to offer the smoothest experience for mobile device users. OnePlus offers promos for launch of OnePlus 10T…
Smartphone shipments suffer 5th straight decline in Q3 2022 — IDC
The latest data from International Data Corp. (IDC), global smartphone shipments were down by 9.7% year over year (YoY) to 301.9 million units in the third quarter of 2022 (Q3…
Experience the vivo V25 Series’ color-changing feature and win prizes
vivo is giving consumers the chance to experience its latest flagship series smartphone, the vivo V25 Series, and a chance to win an amazing prize. Known as the Night Portrait…
Xiaomi to unveil Redmi A1 soon
Device manufacturer Xiaomi is set to introduce the latest in its roster of smartphones, the Redmi A1 and will carry a promotional price tag of P3,999. This discounted price offer…
POCO M4 5G debuts in PH exclusively via Lazada
POCO is bringing the fun with POCO M4 5G in the Philippines via an exclusive online deal through its official Lazada store. Available beginning Sept. 30 for an introductory price…
PH smartphone market declines for four consecutive quarter — IDC
According to the latest data of International Data Corp. (IDC), smartphone shipments in the Philippines declined by 3.1% in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22) compared to last year. The…
Xiaomi makes it to Fortune Global 500 list for 4 consecutive years
Xiaomi Group made it to the 2022 Fortune Global 500 list ranking No. 266. The global technology company, which is the world’s third-largest smartphone manufacturer, moved up the list for…
Software, services to drive growth in smartphone industry — Counterpoint
Longer replacement cycles of smartphone hardware prompted vendors such as Apple to maximize their software services by creating an exclusive system for their customers. Counterpoint Technology (Counterpoint) sees that software…
motorola edge 30 pro is your next-generation smartphone
It’s no secret that today’s generation desires a phone that can handle anything. A high-quality camera, fast refresh rate, and connection, wide-screen display, long battery life, and stellar device performance…