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Report: BOC Seized Alleged Smuggled Gadgets From A Popular Online Store! After acting on intelligence reports, BOC or the Bureau of Customs has seized alleged smuggled electronic devices from the warehouse of Kimstore in Lakandula Street, Tondo Manila. It includes units of iPhone 7 and 7 Plus According to the report of GMA News those electronic devices  includes the likes of Macbook notebooks, Samsung Galaxy S7 series, Huawei Nexus 6P, ZenFone 3 Ultra, Sony Xperia, Canon cameras, tablets, audio accessories, and etc.  "Among the items seized were units of iPhone 7 cellular phones, Macbook laptops, Samsung Galaxy S7 series phones, Nexus 6Ps phones, Zenfone 3 Ultra phones, Sony Xperia phones, Canon cameras, tablets and music players, audio accessories, and gadgets for safety and security," the BOC noted.   "There are plenty of cases wherein high-end communication and electronic gadgets are smuggled into the country through misdeclaration sche

The OPPO F1s With 4 GB RAM And 64 GB ROM Is Priced At Just PHP 13990! Few days after announcing that the upgraded version of the F1s will be available in our local shores, Oppo Philippines gave us more info about this very popular selfie phone. The upgrade! First, this new variant of the OPPO F1s is priced just PHP 1K higher compared with the older F1s. You'll get bigger 4 GB of RAM and double the storage at 64 GB w/ expandability via micro SD card up to 128 GB. OPPO F1s Specs Display: 5.5 Inch HD TFT 1280 x 720 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass and Gorilla Glass 4 protection at 267 ppi CPU: 1.5 GHz 64 Bit MT6750 octa core processor GPU: Mali T860 RAM: 4 GB ROM: 64 GB expandable via micro SD card slot up to 128 GB (dedicated) Back Camera: 13 MP f/2.2 w/ AF and LED flash Selfie Camera: 16 MP f/2.0 Battery: 3,075 mAh OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop w/ Color OS 3.0 Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, A GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM Others:

Honor 8 Lite With Kirin 655 Chip Leaks! After the success of Honor 8 in the western region, leaked images inside a case of a "Lite" version of the said device about to be released in UK appeared. Honor 8 Lite leaks! To start things up, Huawei's Honor 8 Lite sports a stylish design with some identical specs to P8 Lite 2017 .The phone is said to have a 5.2 inch FHD 2.5 screen and will run with the home-brewed 64 bit Kirin 655 octa core processor paired with Mali T830 GPU. Slim bezels, 2.5D curved screen! There's 3 GB of RAM, 16 GB of expandable storage, 3,000 mAh battery, single camera at the back, regular micro USB port, LTE connectivity, and fingerprint scanner behind. The phone is also rumored to run with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box! Honor 8 Lite  Specs Display: 5.2 Inch FHD IPS 1920 x 1080 resolution w/ 2.5D curve glass at 424 ppi CPU: 64 Bit Kirin 655 octa core processor GPU: Mali T830 RAM: 3 GB ROM: 16 GB e

Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 With Dual Pixel Cam And Up To 6 GB Of RAM Leaks! Recent leaks slides states that the successor of the Redmi Pro is already on its way. Obviously it'll be named as the Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 will have a brushed metal finish and powerful specs. Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 leaks! The processor is still unknown for now, though many are expecting it to be a higher-end MediaTek chip.  It'll sport either 4 / 6 GB of RAM, 64 / 128 GB of storage, and a bigger 4,500 mAh of battery capacity.  Coming from the dual camera setup of the original Redmi Pro, the Redmi Pro 2 will only use a single camera but with much improved specs. There will be a 12 MP f/1.7 Sony IMX362 sensor behin w/ 1/2.55 inch sensor,  large 1.4µm pixels, and Dual Pixel autofocus like the Galaxy Note 7. The  Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 has an expected SRP of CNY 1,600 for the 4 GB RAM / 64 GB ROM model and the 6 GB RAM / 128 GB ROM at CNY 2,000. Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 With Dual Pixel Cam And Up To

BenQ Unveils The W1090 Home Projector! It isn't exactly every day that people choose home projectors over massive HDTVs for the sake of big screen entertainment at your humble abode. But when you do, there's always one around the corner that may be up your alley. That's where BenQ's latest W1090 Home Projector comes in! BenQ W1090 The W1090 comes with several features that let its users watch in crystal clear quality. We're talking about 1080p high-definition on a 100-inch screen, making it perfect for your movie nights during those film showing with friends. Of course, the audio aspect is also important, and BenQ doesn't leave it behind all thanks to its Waves audio that makes every detail superb and life-like. Now if you're not really fond of doing several tweaks just to get it right, the W1090 comes with a Sport Mode that enhances the video and audio performance. The Sport Picture Mode brings beaut

Nokia 6 Vs Infinix Zero 4 – Camera Comparison The Infinix Zero 4 is one of the much hyped photography centric phone due to its use of Sony's 16 MP IMX298 main camera. It's the same camera sensor found with higher-end popular photography smartphones like the ZenFone 3 and OnePlus 3. Nokia 6 and Infinix Zero 4 main camera comparison! To check out its prowess, we pitted it against the 16 MP main camera of of Nokia 6, that's getting some praise recently. Can sub PHP 12K Infinix Zero 4 keep up with the Nokia 6 in mostly point and shoot modes? Let's check it out! Disclaimer: All images are described based on our subjective opinions and experiences. Nokia 6 vs Infinix Zero 4 – Camera Comparison! Specs Nokia 6 Infinix Zero 4 Back Camera: 16 MP f/2.0 w/ PDAF and LED flash 16 MP f/2.0 Sony IMX298 w/ laser AF, OIS, and dual tone LED flash Scene 1 – Natural daylight, detail check Nokia 6 details Infin

PLDT Launched Smart SOS Dispatch For Emergency Response! PLDT Inc., via PLDT Enterprise has unveiled the Smart SOS dispatch mechanism for robust national public safety and emergency response. Smart SOS Dispatch launch It's a revolutionary end-to-end incident management solution designed for both small and large communities like large-scale corporations, local government units (LGUs), and even university campuses. The executives with  Smart SOS Dispatch The solution was designed to give those communities public safety answer points (PSAPs) and emergency response systems (PSERs). Smart has a variety of mobile devices paired with their trustworthy network coverage that with Genaker IP-based PTT (Push To Talk) and NowForce emergency response application for rapid, long distance, and high-speed communication between the command center and responders.  The SOS Dispatch uses several ruggerized Android  powered devices w/ IP68 shock and water resis

Meizu Pro 7 Leaks, A Beast With 4K Screen And 8 GB of RAM! A new PC grade smartphone? We might see an actual unit that can do that from Meizu soon. Based on the leak photos featured by  Anzhuo.cn, Meizu is about to release a beastly smartphone soon. Meizu Pro 7 leaks! Dubbed as the Meizu Pro 7, the said handset will rock a titanium body w/ 5.7 inch 4K screen (3840 x 2160 resolution at a whopping 771 pixels per inch). Under the hood, this monster will be powered by MediaTek's Helio X30 deca core processor, 4 / 6 / 8 GB of RAM, and 64 / 128 GB storage. Super sharp 771 ppi! On the camera part, the Pro 7 it'll sport a 12 MP Sony IMX362 main camera w/ PDAF and 10 ring LED flash. CMOS camera behind The leaked pricing states that the 4 GB RAM / 64 GB model is priced at CNY 3,299 (around PHP 24K), 6 GB RAM / 128 GB will retail at CNY 3,599 (around PHP 26K), and the 8 GB RAM / 128 GB variant will go on sale for CNY 3,799 (around

Razer Bought Nextbit, Will We See A Razer Phone Soon? Razer has acquired Nextbit, a startup company who designed a handset to seamlessly work with around cloud. They were popularized by the Nextbit Robin smartphone who recieved a final pledge around USD 1.3 million. Razer x Nextbit anyone? Going back to the story, Razer now owns Nextbit. But, Nextbit will have its own independent division. They just now have more resources for very exciting and innovative products soon. We've got some pretty exciting news to share, Rebels    I'm thrilled to announce that we're joining the Razer family! They're rebels like us, they speak from the heart, and they share our need to push boundaries. Nextbit will operate as an independent division inside Razer, focused on unique mobile design and experiences. To put it simply, we'll be doing exactly what we've been doing all along, only bigger and better.   If you're curious what this means for Rob

Sale Alert: OPPO A37 Is Now Priced At Just PHP 6990! In a recent press release, OPPO Philippines gave us a word that they're treating smartphone shoppers by slashing PHP 2K off on the A37. It is now more affordable! As a refresher, the OPPO A37 is an affordable handset with sleek metal unibody design and 5 inch HD IPS Gorilla Glass 4 protected 2.5D screen. It's powered by Snapdragon 410 chip, has 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of expandable storage, and 2,630 mAh of battery capacity. This handset highlights an a 1.32 inch sensor 8 MP f/2.2 shooter behind and a 1/4 inch 5 MP f/2.2 camera w/ screen flash in front for shooting decent images and upload ready selfies.  It also has WiFi, LTE, OTG, HiFi audio chip, and dual SIM card slots. "Like OPPO's other smartphones, the A37 stands for awesome performance and stunning upload-ready  selfies," said OPPO Philippines Brand Marketing Manager Stephen Cheng. "We are happy to offer the  A37 at a specia

Asus ZenFone 3S Max Nougat OS And Big Battery Announced! Asus, the popular Taiwanese electronics company will launch a new ZenFone in India this February 7. Dubbed as the Asus ZenFone 3S Max, it is a metal clad midrange handset packed with 5,000 mAh of battery capacity. Asus ZenFone 3S Max The device sports a 5.2 inch HD screen w/  1.5 GHz 64 Bit MT6750 octa core processor inside. It also has 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of expandable storage up to 256 GB, 13 MP f/2.0 main camera w/ PDAF, and 8 MP front facing camera. Then there's WiFi, LTE, OTG, GPS, and dual SIM slots. This smartphone loads with Android 7.0 Nougat OS w/ ZenUI 3.0 on top. Asus ZenFone 3S  Max  (Z C521TL)  Specs Display: 5.2 Inch HD IPS 1280 x 720 resolution at 277 ppi CPU: 1.5 GHz 64 Bit MT6750 octa core processor GPU: Mali T860 RAM: 3 GB ROM: 32 GB expandable via micro SD card slot up to 256 GB Back Camera: 13 MP f/2.0 w/ PDAF and dual tone LED flash Selfie Camera: 8 MP Battery

Infinix Zero 4: First Camera Samples! The Infinix Zero 4 is marketed as a great photography device in the sub PHP 12K range. It's packed with a  16 MP f/2.0 Sony IMX298 w/ laser AF, OIS, and dual tone LED flash at the back and an  8 MP w/ wide angle lens and LED flash in front. First snaps on Zero 4 by Infinix! Just like what we stated before, the technologies found in the main camera sensor of this handset is identical to some higher-end flagship phones of last year. This even has manual camera controls w/ ISO, shutter speed, white balance, exposure, and manual focus adjustment.  It's quite impressive because this handset is priced at just PHP 11,990. Related:  Infinix Zero 4 Unboxing And First Impressions – Priority In Mobile Photography? So without any further delay, here's some of the first few snaps we took using the Zero 4 on auto mode. Camera Samples Daylight flower shot Indoor dim light

Starcube Digital TV Box Has An Introductory Priced Of PHP 1290! STAR, Inc., the makers of Starmobile just announced the Starcube Digital TV box. A TV black box that adds digital TV experience to your television. Starcube Digital TV It's designed to let you watch FREE TV, record your favorite episodes, and watch your downloaded phones. The Starcube Digital TV has a an Active Antenna with Amplifier that offers up to 2x better digital signal reception compared to other offerings in the market w/ HD and Full HD picture compatibility. It comes with easy controls too! This TV box also has the ability to play music, photos, and videos via USB 2.0 devices like your portable HDD or flash drives. Then it has pause, fast forward, and even rewind your TV programs via Time Shift. The device has an SRP of PHP 1,490, but will be available for an introductory price of PHP 1,290 starting the second week February. Starcube Digital TV Box Has An Intro

Infinix Zero 4 Unboxing And First Impressions – Priority In Mobile Photography? Apart from the Zero 4 Plus , Infinix has recently introduced the Zero 4 in the country, a more affordable offering w/ priority in mobile photography in mind. This handset highlights the well regarded 16 MP f/2.0 Sony IMX298 sensor with laser autofocus and optical image stabilization. Will this handset be the next great affordable photography phone? To refresh our minds, it's the same camera sensor (minus PDAF focus) found the likes of OnePlus 3 and Huawei Mate 8 . Of course, we are not expecting this device to match the camera performance of those higher-end devices. But, the point is, we now have a smartphone in the sub PHP 12K region that has this promising type of camera. On top of that, Infinix also developed an easy to use camera "Pro" mode with ISO, shutter speed, and focus adjustments. However, critics like us aren't too happy with its use of the ageing MT