The Daily Rounds

This one I want to buy. Yes, it’s expensive, and yes it’s bulky, and yes, it’s going to add another device in my things to carry around, but to justify…the ROI of the initial cost will half my eSIM purchases when I travel. Currently, I always get 2 eSIMs for each of my phones (iPhone and a Fold). I use the iPhone to navigate while the Fold is my business phone. That’s where my HOME CONTACT…

I’ve always been intrigued by internet networks, including home networks. What I can’t fully comprehend though is the concept of upgrading it that often. GL.inet comes out with wonderfully specd routers and this makes me want them even though I don’t need it. Right now, my home network is mostly wireless. It’s made up of the modem/router from my ISP (Globe), it has a wired connection to both my…

Yup! That’s right, I went from a POSTPAID to a PREPAID plan with my Smart account.The process was generally straightforward. Smart store (Ayala Malls Manila Bay)IDIn less than an hour, the process was doneI was told that there will be a 4hr downtime (which actually was less). I received a text message that my line has been shifted to prepaid in less than 4hrs (approx 2hrs). The process was a…

I have been proud of my Fold 6 because I didn’t have to change the screen protector compared to my Fold 3 (where I had to replace the screen protector more than a couple of times in less than a year of using it). Unfortunately, after a month when the screen protector started to peel off (starting at the top and bottom of the crease), a small about a millimeter diagonal line in the middle of the…

I was thinking of getting this as our back up phones (one each family member), but the HMD Terra came out and that’s what I’m eyeing to get. It has a PTT button for faster connection to other phones. Good for when we’re abroad.

This device has proven to be very useful lately. You might be asking, why buy a pocket wifi in 2026, when I can just HOTSPOT on my phone. Agree! That’s what I’ve been doing for the past couple of years or so.  But the problem I’ve encountered with this set up is, at the back of my head, there’s this lingering fear that my phone might die if ever I need to use it.  So, instead of stressing…

HUAWEI has unveiled the Pura X Max, a foldable phone that effectively kicks off 2026’s shift toward wider designs. — Read on www.androidauthority.com/huawei-pura-x-max-wide-foldable-3656828/ I love HUAWEI’s design and hardware, UNFORTUNATELY, the lack of Google services made me stay away. I can’t see myself not using Google services and I am not happy with using a sandbox just to have Google…

SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) — Mercedes-Benz Korea on Monday introduced a centralized nationw… — Read on en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413007100320 MB is following TESLA and SpaceX model. Standard pricing in each country and transactions are mostly done online, where physical outlets are just places that serve as showroom and releasing areas.

I’m not a fan of MUSHROOMS…especially the “slimy” button mushrooms, but that won’t stop me from trying out mushroom stuff, like this one from Paris Baguette (MOA). Every time I encounter a saucy or thick soup, most of the time, I add butter to it for taste…and I’m telling you, the butter is the secret to bring out the flavor of the soup. This time, I didn’t have to. The soup, in its entirety,…

So, I got invited to stay at CONRAD Manila for an overnight stay. Of course, I brought with me the TP-LINK travel router. As I’ve said before, I’ve seen the usefulness of this device especially to people that bring multiple devices with them. Didn’t change any settings anymore from the last trip (Taiwan). I plugged in the device, connected my phone to the device, searched for the hotel wifi. This…

Comparison of changes between NAIA terminals #cdo2026 part1 https://youtube.com/shorts/wq4IHEl6Fqo?feature=share Short comparison of the three NAIA terminals. Which one is on top?

While waiting for boarding, tested the set up. The iPad Air, Logitech Keys-To-Go 2, Prolink pocket with a GOMO sim inserted loaded with a NON-EXPIRING LOAD.  Pretty neat huh. Although this is not a common sight these days. Heck I’m beside someone at the moment on his MacBook. I’m not using the iPhone as a hotspot because I’m currently uploading YouTube videos with it.  #cestlavie #ladolcevita

That’s a good question, and here’s the answer/s? We are in the Philippines where cellular signal is NOT CONSISTENT. Oh and I don’t believe using a smartphone as a hotspot is practical. Communication is very important to me that’s why I have 2 smartphones, and have redundant SIMs in it, but I only use these phones as a hotspot in short instances. That’s where the pocket wifi comes in. When ever…

FINALLY!!!! I’ve been itching to get one since December as a Christmas gift for myself. It’s just that I’m too much of a cheapskate that I don’t want to get it from a store.  I got this from someone who sells Apple and Samsung products at a much cheaper price than what you can see from official Apple stores locally. I got my iPad mini from him too!  Alright, so, why get another iPad if I…

Went to a Globe store (MOA) yesterday to get a new QR code for the kid’s cellular line. They will change their phones and unfortunately, Globe’s eSIM is UNDESIRABLE in the past 4yrs.  Every time, we had to go to a Globe physical store, get a queue that can last for hours just to get another QR Code. And this visit is just like the previous visits. We waited for hours until our number was…

This is a tempting offer from POWERMAC CENTER. Ok, so, if the SMART DEVICE will not push thru, before we leave for KOREA, then I’ll CANCEL it and ask for a REFUND, then shift the SMART Plan to a cheaper SIM only plan that offers a bigger data allocation. Then check out the price in the APPLE STORE KOREA (because at the time of this writing, the iPhone Air in Korea is at taround Php62k with tax).

https://www.gizguide.com/2025/12/iphone-fold-cad.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawOxoOVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSdUNKVEt1TkxaMEJNanoxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHorDiVpmVzuE2WK0qrSvV0m8h3mDjKcgkpdM22oFdDHyD2RXGnD9i9wHST_-_aem_dpgZAIBG6K6k-4OxqHDgvQ I’ve said this before. I’m going FULL Foldables when Apple comes out with theirs. I change phones every 2 years (coincides with my telco contracts).…