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Thursday, November 23, 2017
Friday, November 10, 2017
When Should You Upgrade Your Mobile Phone?
The mobile phone has become more of a necessity than a luxury in today’s technology-dependent society. When cellphones first came out, they were bulky and hardly portable, and they were only used for calls and text messages. We’ve come a long way since then with slimmer, sleeker, and more versatile smartphones that can, aside from the usual calls and texts, also play music, sync your calendar, act as virtual assistant, take photos and videos, play games, play music, monitor your heart rate, track your location, and lets you read or edit documents. At the rate that mobile phone technology develops, we’re hard-pressed to determine when exactly should we upgrade to a newer or the latest model smartphone.
So, when would be a good time to upgrade?
▢ Your phone’s screen is busted. Let’s start with the most obvious. When your touchscreen is slow to respond or when it is broken (literally) and has become a health hazard, you need to buy a new phone.
▢ Your battery life doesn’t make it past brunch. With most mobile phone batteries lasting up to more than 24 hours, if yours needs a recharge before your first coffee break, you need to start comparing smartphone models.
▢ Your phone refuses to update its operating system. Apple comes out with a new version of their iOS often, the latest being iOS 11. Android does, too. They just name them after desserts, with Android 8.0 Oreo being the newest sweet. So, if your iPhone is stuck in iOS 7 or iOS 8 or your Android smartphone is still with KitKat or Lollipop, it’s time to upgrade.
▢ Your apps won’t work, the processing speed is barely faster than a speeding turtle, or your storage space has reached its limit. What good is a smartphone or an iPhone if none of the apps function properly or if they’re too slow to even be of any use?
▢ Your photos appear grainy and shot in low resolution. Of course, mobile phones masquerade as cameras! (Or is it the other way around?) With a new phone, you get a better camera to take better selfies and videos.
▢ You still flip your phone open to answer a call or dial using a keypad, instead of swiping and tapping (or even giving voice commands). It’s time to join the world where your phone can handle 4G or LTE connection instead of the GSM or 3G coverage. You’d find it very difficult to stay connected to anyone, especially with the soon-to-come 5G network.
If you find yourself ticking off these boxes, then you should consider upgrading your mobile phone. Whether you’re an Apple iPhone fan or prefer the Android interface, there are more advanced smartphones released practically every month. You just need to find the right one to fit your lifestyle and needs.
Monday, November 6, 2017
Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones II
Bose + Voice.
Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones II are now available at MetroSix! These headphones now have Google Assistant built-in. That means you can play music, receive texts, manage your daily tasks, and get answers — all with your voice. Get it now for only HK$2,600. Regular Price: HK$2,888. Free shipping within Hong Kong.
* Price stated is valid on the date this post was created. Price may change without prior notice.
Friday, November 3, 2017
What Makes iPhone X Different Than All Mobile Phones in the Market Today?
The iPhone X was unveiled on 12 September 2017 and available for pre-orders on 27 October. The iPhone X is now the hottest selling mobile phone on the market with a wait time that has reached six weeks. So what makes the iPhone X (pronounced as iPhone Ten) such a hit when Apple just recently launched the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus?
Visually, the iPhone X is Apple’s most impressive futuristic design to date. It has a gorgeous 5.8-inch edge-to-edge OLED screen (designed by Apple and manufactured by Samsung) on the front and a stainless-steel frame. While it is not any bigger than an iPhone 8 and it does not come close to the dimensions of the iPhone 8 Plus, it does look like a big screen in a small form with practically everything on display. And it’s HDR-ready.
Apple’s iPhone engineers got rid of the home screen button, which may take some getting used to for most smartphone users. They also introduced its latest technology on the iPhone X --- the Face ID. This is a facial recognition feature that unlocks the phone just by shining the IR on your face as you look at the phone. This replaces the fingerprint IDs of the previous models.
If you’re a big selfie fan, you’ll have fun using the latest Animoji and Portrait mode functions of the iPhone X’s camera. All of the sensors that make Face ID possible are also used to create Animojis, which are emojis that move and mimic your facial expressions. The TrueDepth camera in portrait mode allows you to take portrait shots with blurred backgrounds and use Portrait Lighting on the front-facing camera. Previous iPhone models did not have that. On top of all that fun and awesome resolution, the iPhone X’s dual camera has telephoto portrait lens which has a better aperture than the iPhone 8 Plus. Both rear cameras have optical image stabilization, allowing you to take clearer pictures even in darker conditions.
“The notch”, which houses the front-facing camera and other sensors, are located at the top. With its edge-to-edge screen, it may take some time to get used to having the notch constantly “there”. It’s really just a minor thing and not too annoying (even when watching videos in landscape mode), but you may find that some apps are not yet configured for the iPhone X.
The verdict? According to most first reviewers, there are still some quirks to the new iPhone X, like new gestures and swipes to learn, but the iPhone X’s new look and futuristic feel (plus the fun to be had with the Animoji function) are worth upgrading for.
Still not sure if you should get an iPhone X? MetroSix makes it easy for you to own one with our special programs:
Trade Up. Exchange your current iPhone and get store credit that you can use to purchase a new iPhone.
Installment Payments. MetroSix offers installment payment options via credit card for the iPhone X.
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