Many consumers are eagerly awaiting the imminent announcement of the Sony Xperia 1 V smartphone, even though the excitement around it doesn’t compare to that surrounding an Apple Keynote or Samsung Unpacked event. After all, this handset differs significantly from the other top-tier smartphones currently available on the market. Here are some design leaks and the reasons why that is …
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The future of smartphones is foldable devices, and while efforts have been made to make the hinge more svelte so that the flexible display has a less obvious wrinkle, under-display (UD) cameras have not made much progress. Samsung accomplished this with the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Fold4, but the images produced by the UD camera are, at best, below average. …
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After announcing that it will permanently stop supporting Windows 7 and 8.1 earlier this year, Microsoft has finished with major updates for Windows 10 and declared that version 22H2 will be the LAST and final version of Windows 10. If you are still hesitant to upgrade to Windows 11, here is a GOOD reason to do so. Beginning in the …
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The Dimensity 8100 has become a popular option for upper mid-range smartphones due to its incredible performance, while the Dimensity 7200, which is found on the vivo V27, has proven to be a great, more power-efficient alternative. Recently, we have been really impressed with MediaTek’s Dimensity CPUs. While we wait for MediaTek’s other chips, buyers should exercise caution because some …
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Ford Philippines announced the winners of the 22nd Henry Ford Awards (HFA), the first and only program of its kind in the country that recognizes excellence in Philippine automotive journalism, recently at the Xylo at the Palace in Taguig City. The awards night is the culmination of months of rigorous deliberations of over 200 entries submitted by members of the …
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Suzuki vehicle owners are rejoicing with the opening of the Suzuki Auto Taguig which is situated on a 1,130 sq-meter lot with a showroom and a six-bay service area and right beside the big Vista Mall. This is the 35th dealership of Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH), the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, located strategically at 1050D Levi B. Mariano Ave. …
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The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is the very first bank in the country to stretch the financing of car loans to an amazing 7 years from the ordinary 5-year term. This was revealed during the launch of the BPI Hot Summer Promo, one of the bank’s initiatives to support nation-building by enabling Filipino families to own their dream …
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The illegal export of used car batteries and lead scraps continues in the country despite the ongoing ban imposed by the government. This was revealed recently by Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) chairman Jesus Arranza after it was found out that big amount of the considered hazardous waste has been exported illegally by unscrupulous group. “As a matter of policy, …
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The newest edition of the very popular Isuzu mu-X and Isuzu D-Max were introduced during a festive summer celebration last weekend at the jampacked Alabang Town Center. Various activities such as live concert shows dubbed as the “Isuzu Summer Music Festival,” free test drive, games, dog show, car club meets entertained the families that gathered during the 3-day celebration and …
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Ford Philippines recently launched the “Ford Family Guarantee” in order to boost the overall ownership experience of its customers. The new service initiatives are designed to provide ease and convenience in owning a Ford vehicle with a suite of product and service offerings that aim to build long-term trust and confidence. “We understand our customers have busy lives and want …
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