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Facebook repairs bug that prompted brief app outages
'Earlier today, a code change triggered crashes for some iOS apps using the Facebook SDK,' or software development kit, a Facebook spokesperson says. 'We identified the issue quickly and resolved it.;
Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked slated for August 5
The virtual event will be held on August 5 at 10 am Eastern Time in the US, or at 10 pm in Manila
Walkie, no talkie: Japan city launches pedestrian smartphone ban
'Using smartphones while walking is banned. Please operate your smartphones after you stop walking,' a recorded female voice cautions travelers to Yamato City
Samsung Galaxy A31: Specs, price in the Philippines
It's P1,000 more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy M31
Samsung Galaxy A51: Specs, price in the Philippines
The phone is priced at P17,990, pitting it directly against the Vivo V19 Neo
OPPO A92: Specs, price in the Philippines
The phone is priced at P15,990, and arrives on June 27
Apple unveils iOS 14
iOS 14 turns iPhones into digital car keys, offers new Translate app, and expands 'Find My' feature for third-party devices
Globe launches P50 5GB prepaid data promo
For P50, Globe's offering 5GB of open access data – meaning it's usable on any website – and an additional 1GB for a Globe GoWiFi hotspot connection, with data validity for 3 days
The BTS edition of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is coming to the Philippines
The BTS Edition Galaxy Buds+ are also heading our way!
POCO F2 Pro: Specs, price in the Philippines
At, P26,990, the POCO F2 Pro is currently the cheapest phone in the Philippines with a flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip
Samsung Galaxy M11: Specs, price in the Philippines
The phone is priced at P7,490, has a 5,000 mAh battery, and a triple rear camera setup
Smart is now accepting pre-orders for the visionary Huawei P40 Series
You can pre-order online or at any Smart Stores nationwide
Huawei Nova 7SE 5G: Specs, price in the Philippines
It's currently the cheapest 5G phone in the Philippines
Vivo V19 Neo: Specs, price in the Philippines
The V19 Neo is a midrange phone with 4 rear cameras and night photo capabilities
Get free wireless earbuds when you pre-order the vivo V19 Neo
The V19 Neo will be available starting June 13. To pre-order the latest flagship handset today, visit the official vivo Lazada and Shopee online stores.
'Ignite the night' with the vivo V19 Neo's features
The details of vivo's newest V19 phones were unveiled in the brand's first-ever all-digital launch
Vivo V19 Neo to launch with global endorsers in all-digital event
The launch will be live-streamed on Facebook this June 13, Saturday, 5:30 pm
Samsung Galaxy M31: Specs, price in the Philippines
The M31 has a 6,000 mAh battery and a P13,990 price tag
Global smartphone sales plunge 20% in pandemic-hit quarter
Samsung leads with a market share of 18.5%, with Huawei and Apple at 14.2% and 13.7% respectively
Photo makes some Android phones unable to boot – reports
Solutions to fix the reported issue include factory resetting or finding a way to access the phone's system to delete the image file
Xiaomi online launch headlined by P17,000 Note 10 Lite
Check out the specs of Xiaomi's new phones here
Realme 6 with 90Hz display launched at P12,000
The Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro phones will be available starting May 27
Samsung online store launched
(UPDATED) Samsung Philippines' website now has official in-site shopping options
Pre-registration for ‘League of Legends: Wild Rift’ limited alpha now open in PH
Test your luck in getting early access to the much-awaited mobile adaptation of 'League of Legends'
Q&A: A phone photography engineer on aiming for DSLR quality, future improvements
OPPO's Will Lin gives us a peek at the work they do to improve phone cameras
Screens keep us connected now but remain disruptive to in-person communication
Consider it the height of rudeness to have a device out during conversations, meals, meetings or in the middle of family game night
Qualifiers for 'Call of Duty: Mobile' world championship kick off on April 30
The tourney will feature $1 million in prizes in the form of cash and in-game cosmetics
New iPhone may be coming as locked-down consumers seek bargains
Apple is widely believed to be getting ready to release a reduced-price handset
13.4% jump in phone WiFi use in Philippines in first week of lockdown – OpenSignal
OpenSignal notices a 'large week-on-week jump in Time on Wifi in the Philippines' on the third week of March, beginning March 16. This is around the time Luzon was placed under enhanced community quarantine.
Apple to launch new entry-level 'iPhone SE' model – reports
It's been speculated an iPhone SE announcement is coming sooner rather than later
Global smartphone shipments in February down nearly 40% from last year – analyst firm
Global sales of smatphones in February 2020 are down 38% compared to last year, and 39% compared to January 2020, the month before the coronavirus spread more vigorously in countries beyond China
Keeping your phones clean in the time of the coronavirus
Should you be concerned about your germ-ridden phones?
Here's how much a flagship phone's price could decline after a year – report
Online shopping aggregator iPrice takes a look at price decline rates for Samsung's S phones
New Huawei Mate Xs foldable to be launched globally
Huawei's foldable receives build improvements and a new processor
Here’s why you don’t really need that new phone right now
Here's why you may want to adopt an 'I don’t really need that new phone right now' mindset in your daily life
Smartphone voting stirs interest – and security fears
Rising interest in electronic voting heightens concerns among security experts who fear these systems are vulnerable to hacking and manipulation that could undermine confidence in election results
First impressions: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
We get a nice bump-up in specs, especially with the 100x zoom, but its 5G-readiness, even if it's disabled at launch, gives it some edge
Prices in the Philippines: Samsung S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra, Z Flip, Buds+
Prices start at P49,990 for the S20 line
Specs comparison: S20 vs. S20 Plus vs. S20 Ultra
Check out how each S20 variant measures up with one another
Samsung launches its second foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung's second foldable boasts new bendable glass, moving away from the Fold's plastic screen
WATCH: Samsung launches all-new S20 phones
Check out Samsung's new flagship here in this short video
IN PHOTOS: Samsung Galaxy S20
The boxy, black camera housing looks to become the line's distinctive design feature
Samsung S20 sets pace for 5G tech but some regions get 4G-only variants
While 5G networks still have to find their legs, Samsung offers some future-proofing with the first phone that offers compatibility with both sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G
Buyer’s guide: January 2020 phones
If a new premium flagship is what you’re after, you might have to wait a little longer
Huawei flagship is first commercially available 5G phone in the Philippines
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G is now available via Globe
Cheapest Note 10 variant lands in the Philippines
It's priced at P29,990, and will be available starting February 14
Samsung S20 name, appearance confirmed in product page leak
Also leaked is an S20 case with LED lights that can display symbols and a countdown when taking photos
'S20 Ultra,' 'Z Flip': Expected specs, features for rumored, new Samsung flagships
The S line will reportedly add an 'ultra' model while a new foldable will also be launching
