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Software update for Zenfone 3 Zoom improves camera performance

The Zenfone 3 Zoom is currently available in a few select markets but North America is still awaiting availability. We did see some retail listings from the US a few weeks ago, but those have since been removed. Asia has seen a release but it appears that a wider global release has been delayed. We’re […]

New Zenfone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL) update improves camera performance

Good news for Zenfone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL) owners. Asus now has a new software update which sounds promising. According to release notes this update will improve camera performance and also provides an android security update. Because I’m currently using a ZS570KL I will update my review if there are noticeable improvements to the camera performance. […]

Philippines officially gets Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL) and Zenfone Live

Asus just had their official launch event for both the Zenfone 3 Zoom and Zenfone Live. Price for the Zenfone 3 Zoom is Php 23,995 and Zenfone Live is Php 6,995. The Zefone Live is not available yet, but you can get a Zenfone 3 Zoom now. If you’re wondering about the price of the […]

Challenging times for Asus phone business according to recent Digitimes article

We’ve always looked at Digitimes as being a reliable source of information for the Asian markets, especially when it comes to Asus. With a lot of technology manufacturing coming out of Asia, Digitimes generally has their hand on the pulse of what’s going on. So far, we heard of challenges for Asus regarding the new […]

Facebook post by Asus now says no upgraded Zenfone 3 Zoom

The original launch date for the Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL) was pushed back in the North American and other markets. A Facebook reply by an Asus representative said that the delay was because they were working on some improvements to the phone. So in a more recent Facebook reply Asus says that the phone actually […]