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Huawei P10 review: Haven’t we met?

by Marvin Velasco - April 10, 2017 - 12:00am

I’m holding the Huawei P10 right now and wondering: How is this any different from last year’s P9? And more importantly: How can this compete against 2017’s flagship smartphones?

Google Pixel review

by Marvin Velasco - February 13, 2017 - 12:00am

Three months in, and we’re still using the Google Pixel as our main Android smartphone. With all the Droids we’ve been reviewing lately, that says a lot.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom: Hands-on

by Marvin Velasco - January 9, 2017 - 12:00am

What newly launched smartphone has a dual-camera setup, hefty 5000mAh battery, and one of the most efficient processors out there? Sounds like a lot, but Asus somehow crammed all that into the ZenFone 3 Zoom.

This Week In Tech

by Marvin Velasco - January 9, 2017 - 12:00am

All eyes were on the ZenFone 3 Zoom’s launch at CES 2017, but it seems like Asus put more marbles into its equally new ZenFone AR. Just look at how many features it’s pioneering!

This Week in Tech: Sony Xperia XZ leads in adoption rate among new flagships

by Marvin Velasco - December 26, 2016 - 12:00am

This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise after we gave the Xperia XZ a good review, but it turns out Sony’s latest flagship is doing exceedingly well in a highly important metric.

16 biggest hits and misses of 2016

by Marvin Velasco - December 19, 2016 - 12:00am

As this turbulent year comes to a close, GadgetMatch presents a total of 16 unforgettable moments and polarizing announcements that have shaped the past 12 months.

Moto Z review (with Moto Mods!)

by Marvin Velasco - December 5, 2016 - 12:00am

Let’s make this clear before we begin: If you’re going to buy a $700 Moto Z, you must invest in Moto Mods to make the most out of your purchase.

Five smartphones from 2015 still worth buying in 2016

by Marvin Velasco - November 28, 2016 - 12:00am

Whenever we get asked whether to buy a current midrange smartphone or a similarly priced flagship from last year, we normally suggest the latter. After all, they were once the pride and joy of their respective brands,...

Singapore, South Korea dominate 4G LTE rankings, Philippines struggles

by Marvin Velasco - November 14, 2016 - 12:00am

Crowdsourced mobile data from OpenSignal revealed some interesting figures for the third quarter of 2016. Based on statistics published today, Singapore and South Korea have the best 4G data speeds and nationwide...

This is the world’s smallest all-in-one printer

by Marvin Velasco - November 14, 2016 - 12:00am

It’s getting increasingly difficult finding a place for printers these days, now that digital documents and online transfers are becoming the norm across the globe.

Vivo Y55 review: Budget chaser

by Marvin Velasco - November 7, 2016 - 12:00am

Have you heard about Vivo’s latest entry-level smartphone? Its name is difficult to remember, but its price is easy to swallow.

Tango-enabled Lenovo Phab 2 Pro is finally available

by Marvin Velasco - November 7, 2016 - 12:00am

You’ve likely come across a few augmented reality products and apps already.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime: A review

by Marvin Velasco - October 24, 2016 - 12:00am

Playing around with the Galaxy J7 Prime confused me in several ways. Is this supposed to be part of Samsung’s entry-level series, or is it trying to bite off more than it can chew as a midranger? In the end,...

Forget about Pixel and Nexus, where’s Android One?

by Marvin Velasco - October 17, 2016 - 12:00am

Last week saw Google proudly (yet not surprisingly) unleash its flagship, Nexus-killing Pixel phones.

Top 5 hits and misses from #MadeByGoogle event

by Marvin Velasco - October 10, 2016 - 12:00am

We’re not used to seeing so many hardware announcements from Google at once, which made the major event earlier today all the more special.

5 most important announcements from Photokina 2016

by Marvin Velasco - September 26, 2016 - 12:00am

Photokina happens only once every two years, so you can imagine how big it is for camera brands who want to show off their latest products.

Feature phones are still alive, thanks to Nokia 216

by Marvin Velasco - September 26, 2016 - 12:00am

It feels so nostalgic to witness the release of a brand-new Nokia phone, yet still strange to see it done by Microsoft. This is the situation we’re in now, but we can’t complain. It’s a Nokia, after...

Our favorite iOS 10 features

by Marvin Velasco - September 19, 2016 - 12:00am

Apple’s 10th version of iOS is out of beta and finally in public hands.

Sony launches flagship Xperia XZ, adds smaller X Compact

by Marvin Velasco - September 5, 2016 - 12:00am

We saw this coming last month, and now it’s a reality: Sony has unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the 5.2-inch Xperia XZ. Along with it comes the 4.6-inch Xperia X Compact, which, you could say, is the...

Vic Sotto airs sentiments on new MMFF ruling

by Marvin Velasco - June 14, 2016 - 11:53am

Vic Sotto thinks it might be impossible for his camp to meet the September deadline of the Metro Manila Film Festival.

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