Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian proposes legislation banning cellphone use in basic educational institutions. This aims to limit digital distractions, allowing students to focus on their studies. “Isa sa mga observation, hindi lang dito sa atin ha, pati sa ibang bansa, na marami sa ating mga bata talagang nalululong na sa paggamit ng cellphone even sa loob ng classroom,” said Gatchalian. (One of the observations, not just here in our country, but also in other countries, is that many of our children are becoming addicted to using cellphones even inside the classroom.) “Dapat nagbabasa sila pe ..read more

The vivo Y100 is launching in the Philippines on April 27, 2024. The smartphone is now available in vivo offline and online stores, retailing for PHP 13,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant and PHP 12,499 for the 8GB+128GB variant. The Y100 has a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 2400×1080 pixel resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 1200 nits, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, the phone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor with 8GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB of storage, and 4G connectivity. It also has a 5000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. The phone has a t ..read more

The US Congress has approved a law this week that could potentially lead to a ban on TikTok in the US. This legislation was passed amidst growing concerns on Chinese influence and the impact of social media on young people. Under the law, TikTok parent company ByteDance has two options: either sell TikTok to an approved US firm within nine months, or face a potential ban in the country. Unsurprisingly, TikTok pushed back and will challenge the law in court. Our Statement on Enactment of the TikTok Ban: This unconstitutional law is a TikTok ban, and we will challenge it in court. We believe t ..read more

realme expands its smartphone offering in the Philippines with the launch of the realme 12 5G. The mid-range phone with a 120Hz display and 108MP main camera is priced at PHP 14,999. The realme 12 5G is built around a 6.72-inch IPS display with an FHD+ 2400×1080 resolution, a 6-level refresh rate that ranges from 45-120Hz, and a peak brightness of 950 nits. Under the hood, the phone has a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has a 5000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. One of the phone’s new features is the Dynamic Button, realme’s versio ..read more

HONOR confirms the arrival of the Magic6 Pro in the Philippines. Announced in January, the handset will launch in the country sometime in May. The Magic6 Pro has a 6.8-inch OLED display with a 2344×2156 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, peak HDR brightness of 5000 nits, peak global brightness of 1600 nits, and HONOR NanoCrystal Shield glass protection. Under the hood, it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It has a 5600mAh battery which topped DXOMARK’s battery rankings. It also supports 80W wired and 66W wireless fast charging. One of the p ..read more

ZTE Device Philippines launches the Nubia Neo 2 5G with a price of PHP 9,999. The gaming-focused smartphone features a powerful processor and dual shoulder triggers. The Nubia Neo 2 5G has a 6.72-inch FHD IPS display with a 2400×1080 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an unnamed processor, believed to be a Unisoc T820, a 6nm chipset with one Cortex-A76 core clocked at 2700MHz, three Cortex-A76 cores at 2300MHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2100MHz. It is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Neo 2 5G has a large 6000mAh battery with 33W fa ..read more

realme launches the NARZO 70 5G and NARZO 70x 5G, joining India’s recently announced realme P1 and P1 Pro. realme NARZO 70 5G The NARZO 70 5G has a 6.67-inch FHD AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 2000 nits, and the Rainwater Smart Touch feature that allows touch interaction with wet hands or a wet screen. Under the hood, the phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset with 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It also has a 5000mAh battery with 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging. realme NARZO 70 5G As for its cameras, the phone has two at the back, headlined by a 50 ..read more

Infinix expands its smartphone lineup in the Philippines with the launch of the NOTE 40 Pro Series. The NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G and NOTE 40 Pro 4G will be official starting April 24, 2024. The Infinix NOTE 40 Pro Series features a 6.78-inch AMOLED curved display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 108MP main camera and two 2MP auxiliary cameras; and a 32MP selfie shooter in a hole punch cutout. The Series also supports the 20W wireless MagCharge feature. Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G The NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chi ..read more

Huawei is expanding its lineup in the Philippines with the upcoming launch of the HUAWEI nova 12 SE and nova 12i. The mid-range smartphones will be available in the country starting April 27, 2024. The HUAWEI nova 12 SE has a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset with 4G connectivity, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. It also has a 4500mAh battery with 66W fast charging. HUAWEI nova 12 SE The phone has a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 108MP main camera with an 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro cameras. At the front, there’s ..read more

Xiaomi launches the Redmi A3 in the Philippines with little fanfare. Announced in February, the budget phone features a large 90Hz display, a 5000mAh battery, and a leather-like design. Looking at what it offers, the Redmi A3 has surprisingly good value. At the front, it has a 6.7-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 1650×720 resolution, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It also has a modest 5MP front camera under a water drop notch. Under the hood, the phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. It has a large 5000mAh battery with ..read more