[First Look] Wiko Robby phablet

By Hitech Century | October 21, 2016 |

Wiko’s phablet sized Robby phone comes in a sturdy, if rather gaudily done box that comes with quite an array of accessories bundled with it. Out of the box, you get a two-pin micro USB charger, a USB cable, a pair of headphones, a screen protector and a soft transparent silicone casing as well as…

Google launches their own Pixel phone

By Hitech Century | October 5, 2016 |

Inadvertently leaked by several vendors days before its launch, the Google Pixel phone finally made its official debut yesterday at Google’s grand launch in San Francisco. Departing from previous efforts like the Nexus 6P, the Pixel comes only with Google’s logo emblazoned on top. It aesthetically takes a few cues off HTC’s design language; no…

Facebook launches Messenger Lite app for Android

By Hitech Century | October 3, 2016 |

The next piece of Facebook’s puzzle in regards to catering for users with low quota data plans and lower powered, older Android phones has just been revealed in the form of the Facebook Messenger Lite app. The app is a slimmed down version of Messenger for Android for those with slower internet speeds and, how…

Galaxy S7 edge or Galaxy Note7 – Which one should you buy?

By Hitech Century | August 24, 2016 |

Samsung’s been on a roll lately with an impressive array of phones starting with the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge earlier this year and the release of their Galaxy Note7. Of the trio, the Galaxy S7 edge and the Note7 are almost similar to each other, what with their curved edge screens and hardware though…

The gorgeous new Honor 8 blends metal, glass and dual cameras in one sweet looking chassis

By Hitech Century | August 22, 2016 |

There’s a smartphone that has just hit the States and China that blends glass, metal, a dual 12-MP rear camera and has terrifyingly good specs in the form of a high-end octacore processor, 4GB RAM and a sharp 5.2-inch 1080p Super Amoled screen. While you’d reckon that it would cost an arm and a leg,…

[Exclusive] Samsung Galaxy Note7 – Unboxing and First Look

By Hitech Century | August 19, 2016 |

Easily one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year, Samsung’s latest heir to their vaunted flagship line, the Galaxy Note 7 has skipped a number ahead from it’s predecessor the Note5 and brings with it an array of next-gen hardware with the looks to match that make it Samsung’s best phone ever made and…

Score some great bargains with ShopBack’s mobile app from now until 21 August

By Hitech Century | August 17, 2016 |

After hitting both the local Google Play store and Apple App store, ShopBack.My’s mobile app is offering some sweet deals if you conduct a transaction via said app. From 15 – 21 August, shoppers on ShopBack who purchase from two or more e-retailers will get an RM5 bonus Cashback on top of whatever existing bonuses…

Oppo’s selfie-centric F1s phone takes to the field

By Hitech Century | August 10, 2016 |

If you prioritise selfies and use the front camera of your phone more than the back, you’ll likely find Oppo’s F1s phone something right up your alley. The front camera on the F1s is more powerful than the rear with the front of the phone fielding an 16-MP camera that has an f/2.0 aperture and…

[Review] Lenovo Pocket Projector – Big things come in small packages

By Hitech Century | August 9, 2016 |

This compact pocket projector isn’t going to be the cornerstone of your home cinema experience but it should prove handy for work when you need to present something to a small crowd

Nixplay’s Seed digital picture frame draws your snaps from the cloud

By Hitech Century | August 9, 2016 |

While consumer tech like smartphones, cameras and tellies have grown by leaps and bounds, the age-old photo frame and it’s successor the digital photo frame haven’t changed much over millennia. Tech outfit Nixplay however have managed to offer a new take on the venerable concept with their Seed range of wireless digital photo frames. The Nixplay…