Articles about Smartphone

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

More functionality than ever

Apple's new mobile operating system, iOS 13, was announced on June 3, 2019, at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California. The second developer beta of this new software was released on the third week of June,

Seriously—thanks, guys

Keep up with the times

Times have changed, and being out on the road is no longer as simple as it used to be.Staying connected-whether with the office for work, with loved ones back at home, or to the Internet in general-is now something

“Okay, Google.”

A recent study showed that Metro Manila residents spend over an hour a day on average stuck in traffic. That is time that could be better spent doing...well, anything else other than sitting in gridlock. Like catching up on answering e-

About time

Having a hard time booking a ride lately? We know how it feels. Taking into account the Christmas season rush, countless year-ender parties, and the limited number of drivers available, we're not exactly surprised either.Thankfully, this might be

It’s as fast as its namesake

Earlier this month, we reported that a new McLaren-branded smartphone, designed by the carmaker in collaboration with OnePlus, was set to be launched soon. Now, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition has been unveiled, and its specs are as remarkable as that

A McLaren-branded phone has got to be pretty fast, after all

Collaborations between tech companies and luxury car manufacturers aren't new. Lamborghini has already come out with a smartphone, as have Porsche and Ferrari. Usually, these fade into obscurity either because they're crazy-expensive or just not any good.Now, OnePlus

Trying out the Fitbit Ionic

Contrary to what some might think, cars are not the only thing we review in Top Gear. Through the years we've reviewed dashcams, books (about motoring), and the occasional lifestyle gadget. One of the latter arrived in our office recently, and,

Designed for bikers

The mobile revolution has changed the way we motorcyclists navigate on our bikes. Over the years, we have evolved from having to carry around paper maps and knowing how to use them, to spending for pricey dedicated GPS units and mounted smartphones.

Madness? Or genius?

If you're anything like us, then you can't imagine life without your smartphone. Our days are spent creating content online, so even when we're not on our computers we're synced to our phones trying to find out what'

Built for the outdoors

Off-road vehicles, like the Land Rover Discovery, are built to endure whatever Mother Nature can throw at them. Sticks and stones are no big deal for these behemoths. Smartphones, which most people buy screen protectors and cases for before they even

Level up your IG game

Okay, so you're a gearhead with a smartphone. You're always finding yourself in situations where you're exposed to all kinds of interesting vehicles, whether they be cars, trucks or motorcycles. If you've been planning to put up an

Here are the new guidelines

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has finally released the revised set of Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Republic Act 10913, or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA).This comes more than three weeks after the agency suspended the law due to

A solid phone mount

Scrolling through your phone while driving is a big no-no. In the age of connectivity though, navigation apps like Waze are useful (and sometimes necessary) for getting around. Enter phone mounts. Nowadays, there are hundreds you can choose from--from premium

It doesn’t scrimp on features

The Hyundais we test lately are usually turbocharged, diesel-powered, or basically come with four doors. This Korean machine that arrived in our office is a little different. It has a 5.5-inch tempered glass screen, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of

Building the industry standard

These days, our smartphone use is heavily linked to our driving. Whether you use your phone to navigate the roads or to listen to music, connectivity is a big thing for today's automotive consumers. To raise the industry standard, Ford and

And it won’t explode

For something that has possible legal limitations regarding in-car use, the smartphone has become an essential motoring tool. We use it to navigate our traffic-filled streets, make calls on the road (using a hands-free headset), and call for an