OPPO F3 goes on tour and if you want to experience the latest smartphone from the brand, OPPO Philippines is having a roadshow to let you experience the latest dual selfie cam smartphone, the OPPO F3. OPPO fans and consumers will be able to try the OPPO F3 this weekend at Glorietta in Makati and SM Ecoland in Davao.
The OPPO F3 is the smaller smartphone in the series and it packs a 5.5-inch Full HD Display, MediaTek MT6750 Octa-Core Processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB Storage, 13-megapixel rear camera, and a dual selfie camera.
The OPPO F3 road show in Glorietta Activity center will be up to May 15 while the road show in SM Ecoland will be up to today.
The OPPO F3 is now available for P16,990 in Gold and Rose Gold.
Check out our unboxing and hands-on of the OPPO F3 at this link
A new version of the Sims will be arriving in iOS and Android and it will be a different one from the one that is available right now in the market as this one will be based on the Sims 4 and it includes features including creating multiple characters, building your own houses, and maintaining their social status.
The game will still be free to play and it has a lot more features compared to Sims Freeplay. To know more about The Sims Mobile, check out the trailer of the game below.
The game is not yet available in the country but if you’re an Android user, you can now download the game from websites that offer a download for different APKs. (We will not post that because it’s not really legal!)
We always spend our time with our work and studies but sometimes we forget that our Mom is worried about us. When I was busy during my thesis, my mom was always calling me but most of the time, I miss them because I was busy building our prototype.
Sometimes we get annoyed with our moms when we do that. But hey, they’re just showing how they love us. I really appreciate when my mom calls me on FaceTime, Viber, or on Messenger. I’ve been living alone and sometimes with my brothers in the metro for more than 6 years and I only spend my weekends with my parents and yes, calling me in the middle of the night when my mom misses me is something that I should really appreciate about her.
We’ve been talking to each other on the phone most of the time when I’m away using messenger with Smart LTE. Well, since mother’s day is approaching, how about watching this latest video from Smart:
Just remember, Not a day goes by that she doesn’t think of you. Be there for her like never before.
When it comes to the most affordable flagship smartphones that you can get in the market, OnePlus is probably one of the top smartphones in your list. They offer flagship specifications on a smartphone at a price that is more affordable than most brands. Well, with the OnePlus, we can expect a stellar hardware as this smartphone packs the latest processor from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 853. The best part about the smartphone? Inside the smartphone is an 8GB of RAM.
To know more about the leak specs of the OnePlus 5, check out the photo below from @evleaks. It also showed that the smartphone packs a dual 23-megapixel rear camera and a 16-megapixel front camera. Well, this is just a leak from GearBest so just take with a pinch of salt on this one.
The game that has pioneered the online gaming industry in the Philippines is back! But this time, Electronics Extreme owns the publishing rights to Ragnarok Online in Asia and ELITE is the publishing partner here in the country. Electronics Extreme is also behind the relaunched of Ragnarok Online in Thailand, Taiwan, and Indonesia and it has become the most popular game in these regions.
Ragnarok Online is so phenomenal in the Philippines because this game has started the revolution of online games in the country. As a proof to that, the recent Ragnarok Online Festival that happened in SM North EDSA is jam-packed with gamers and fans and the lines for the event reached up to the first floor from the fourth floor! The event was also filled with cosplayers and some personalities including Imago and Sandwich.
Ragnarok Online will be launched soon here in the Philippines. To know more about Ragnarok Online Philippines, check out their website at http://www.ragnarokonline.com.ph
ASUS surprised us earlier this year with the release of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom that packs a dual lens camera instead of a single camera like last year. The dual lens camera of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom works similarly to the iPhone 7 & 7 Plus. Both rear lenses are 12-megapixel but one of them is the zoom camera that lets you do 2.3x zooming. Interested? Check out our review of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom below.
A solid and comfortable build
The ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom didn’t follow the same route of the ASUS Zenfone 3. The ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom packs an all-metal build and it packs the right curves on all sides. The smartphone might pack a 5000mAh of battery but the smartphone doesn’t feel like it has one. The smartphone isn’t thick and it isn’t really heavy.
The ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom has also adapted the USB Type-C for its port however, the smartphone still doesn’t support fast charging which is really a bummer since the smartphone packs a very large battery inside it and yes, it really takes some time before you can fully charge this smartphone.
At the back of the smartphone is a metal build along with the minimalistic two lines at the top and bottom of the smartphone. The fingerprint scanner is also placed at he back which has a square shape compared to the oval shape of the Zenfone 3. The look of the smartphone is really clean and by far, I think it is one of my favorite because of its thin profile despite having a big battery.
Overall, the hardware and the looks of the smartphone is something to really love. It’s not the best but it is very comfortable to use and the body is really solid, however, I still recommend on using a phone case on this one as for some people, they might find the Zenfone 3 Zoom slippery and uncomfortable to the hand.
A better display
The ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom might have a lot of similarities with the ASUS Zenfone 3 but the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom packs a 5.5-inch AMOLED Full HD display. Yes, it’s AMOLED that’s why the colors are great and the blacks are really black. However, I noticed that the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom display are a little bit warmer.
But overall, the display of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom is one of the best that I’ve seen on the Zenfone series. Outside, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom is very usable and the screen is very clear. But of course, I hope that that next generation of ASUS smartphones would pack a higher resolution and I hope that they could improve it even more.
A decent and cool processor
The ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom is still using the Snapdragon 625 processor inside along with the 4GB of RAM. Some people might find it lacking but most people would probably wouldn’t need more than that as the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom can handle most applications and games without problems. However, if you’re planning on running the heaviest games on the Play Store, some might not be able to run smoothly at the highest settings on the smartphone.
One thing that I really love with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor inside it is that the smartphone doesn’t make too much heat and the smartphone doesn’t drain its juices really fast. Speaking of juices, the 5000mAh battery of the smartphone is more than enough to last more than a day. Actually, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom was able to last a day and a half in my normal usage and at my heavy usage, it will still last up to a day of use.
The ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom still packs the same Zen UI which was use in other Zenfones including the ASUS Zenfone 3. However, in my use, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom was still using android 6.0 Marshmallow but don’t worry because the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom will be updated to Android 7.0 Nougat soon. The Zen UI is actually filled with bloatware as expected and I think ASUS should update it soon and lessen unnecessary apps.
A very decent camera with optical zooming
The biggest feature of this smartphone is its camera and yes, the smartphone’s camera isn’t disappointing, however, I wouldn’t say that this smartphone has the best camera in the market but for its price, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom’s camera is definitely worth it.
Compared to last year, ASUS has opted for the same setup of the iPhone 7 Plus and with the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom, it allows 2.3x optical zoom and it can even do 12x digital zooming which performs really well. The ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom also has a f/1.7 aperture which allows brighter photos even at dark.
Looking at the photos that I took using the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoo, they’re actually pretty good and they are sharp however I noticed that there are some parts that are darker than expected but most of the photos are pretty alright compared to the ASUS Zenfone 3. Check out the shots and its zooming prowess at the shots below.
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Check out the zooming prowess of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom below
Verdict
The ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom is packed with features that most consumers need. It has a decent processing power, good camera, and a very long battery life. The smartphone also looks good too. But is this smartphone worth it? Yes, I believe so.
Yes, there’s the more powerful OnePlus 3T at its price range but with the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom, you get a balance specification. The ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom doesn’t have the best hardware in all aspects but it definitely has the decent ones. I would definitely recommend this smartphone if you can afford it. Again, it has a decent power, good camera, and a long battery life – The things that most people look for a smartphone, however, ASUS needs to update this smartphone to Android 7.0 Nougat soon.
The ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom is now available for P23,995.
Finally, the smaller OPPO F3 is here to cater the Filipino people who love to take selfies. The smartphone has finally arrived in the Philippines and it packs a dual selfie camera in where you can take groufies without the need of a tripod. The OPPO F3 will pack a MediaTek MT6750T processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of Internal Storage, 16-megapixel front camera and also a 13-megapixel rear camera. Some people might think that the specifications of the OPPO F3 is good for its price but how about me? What do I think about the smartphone? Well, check out my unboxing and hands-on video of the smartphone below.
‘Check out the full specifications of the OPPO F3 in this link
The OPPO F3 has been launched today and it packs a different hardware from its bigger brother, the OPPO F3 Plus. As expected, the OPPO F3 still packs the same look of the OPPO F3 Plus except that this one has a smaller footprint as the OPPO F3 packs a smaller 5.5-inch smaller display compared to the OPPO F3 Plus which has a 6-inch display. Compared to the F3 Plus, the F3 will run on a MediaTek processor compared to the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor which is more powerful.
But no worries as the OPPO F3 Plus will still pack a dual selfie camera just like its bigger brother and it will still have a spacious 64GB of Internal storage and 4GB of RAM
OPPO F3 Specifications
1.5GHz MediaTek MT6750T Octa-Core Processor
5.5-inch Full HD Display with Gorilla Glass 5
4GB RAM
64GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash
16-megapixel camera with 8-megapixel wide-angle camera
LTE
Dual SIM
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
3200mAh Battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ColorOS 3.0
The OPPO F3 will be available on May 13 for P16,990
I recently bought the Samsung Galaxy S8 because you know, it’s the best-looking smartphone in the market right now and it has the most powerful hardware that you can find on the smartphone market right now. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is the first flagship smartphone from Samsung that doesn’t have a hardware button and only an onscreen buttons and it is also the first one to sport the infinity display which means that the Samsung Galaxy S8 has minimized its bezels to make the smartphone the sexiest smartphone ever created. Well, not convinced yet? Check out how good the smartphone is in my hands-on video of the Samsung Galaxy S8 below.
Your Facebook experience is about to get better as Facebook has added reactions to comments on your post. Yes, you can now also react to comments aside from the Facebook status posts. Well, the reacts for comments are still the same and there are no additional or no other new features aside from that. In order to react to Facebook comments on mobile, all you have to do is to tap and hold like until the reacts appear while in desktop, all you need to do is to drag your pointer to the like button and wait for the emojis to appear.
Some Facebook users appear not to have this feature yet but if you’re part of the lucky ones, you’ll now be able to enjoy this feature. Well, I wish Facebook could a roll eyes react next time
