Articles about Smartphone

Digging the deisgn?

A camera bump is to a smartphone what the fascia is to a car: Get it right and it can make a vehicle's whole look. Get it wrong, and it can ruin the whole aesthetic.Several years ago, camera bumps-if

This should be neat

We know we aren't alone when we say we've always wanted to drive around for Google recording Street Views. The reason for this? We actually just think it'd be neat to drive a Street View car. But since it'

We wish all manufacturers had this

Having your car serviced under the new normal is a little different. You have quite a few extra things to consider, such as how long you'll potentially be exposed at a service center or how to safely get around without your

Any DC fans around here?

Batman fans are going to be in for a treat the next time they drive out.Waze has partnered with Warner Bros. Entertainment to bring the voices of Batman and the Riddler to its smartphone app. Even better? None other than the

Especially Defender fans

For Land Rover, the new decade marks the arrival not only of an all-new Defender, but also of an all-new "high-performance phone for outdoor enthusiasts." Yes, folks, the British carmaker has now revamped its smartphone.The new device is

Make this happen here, please

Here's a dilemma we think plenty of motorists car relate to: On one hand, we hate having a cable mucking up our center console, but on the other, a cable is the only way to connect our Android Auto- or Apple

There are still things a smartphone cannot do

The cliche of the best camera is the one you have is true. And if you have a top-spec smartphone from the last three to four years, all your travel memories will be well-captured. But the Fujifilm X100F compact camera-

The list continues to grow

When it comes to fighting COVID-19, getting information out (the proper kind of information, at least) is just as vital to beating the pandemic as what goes on inside hospitals, laboratories, and government offices.Knowing what to do to avoid catching

Salute to you, sir

An even more ludicrous option is available for P1,000,000

If you thought Apple products were pricey, then get a load of this custom iPhone 11. It costs an eye-watering $7,680. In local currency, that's more than P385,000. Let that sink in.This thing is called the Caviar

It doesn’t get more tactical than this

We'd say this thing is perfect for the hardcore off-road adventurer, but, frankly, it's a little overkill for that purpose. If, however, you anticipate getting shot at by enemy forces while driving through inhospitable and hostile territory, maybe this

Affordability has returned to Apple’s lineup

Budget and anything Apple-related aren't usually things that go hand-in-hand, but for a time, the iPhone SE was one of the few exceptions.First released back in 2016 and refreshed a year later with upgraded storage and internal

A much-appreciated update

Yes, not being able to drive out as you please during the enhanced quarantine period is a hassle. But having to head out without a personal vehicle during this crisis is a much, much bigger concern-and it's something many frontline

If you’re looking for more games to pass the time, then here are some ideas

Smartphones have revolutionized a lot of aspects in our daily lives, gaming included. Now more than ever, video games have become easily accessible. We can now get them at the touch of our fingertips. Literally.Mobile games have truly come a long

The service is celebrating its 15th anniversary

If you've turned to Google Maps for your navigation needs at one point or another, chances are you're familiar with the app's Street View-something that allows you to see what exactly a certain location looks like provided a

Which navigation app do you prefer?

It's hard to believe Google Maps has been around since 2005. When the web-mapping service first made its debut on February 8, 2005, smartphones and apps were barely a thing. Now? Millions of people can't get around without Maps

*Well it’s actually P46,990

All my friends know me as an Apple fanboy. I have multiple Apple gadgets, I visit Apple stores when I'm abroad, and I eagerly watch the main Apple keynotes every year as if they're Star Wars sequels (and compared to

So you’ll know which routes will be safer to take

We here at Top Gear PH put a high value on road safety. Safer roads are what everyone wants, right? Luckily for us, the people in Google are putting their time and efforts into helping us achieve that.No, they haven't

About damn time

As more and more car brands include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality for PH market models, it was becoming more glaring that the biggest automotive brand in the Philippines did not have this smartphone interface available in any car in its

These apps bring convenience (and happiness) to our lives

Convenience is the name of the game when it comes to mobile apps. The usefulness of an app determines how much people would actually want it. Fortunately, when it comes to car-related apps, there have been a number of developers in