Location
Metro Manila, Philippines
School
De La Salle University - DasmariƱas
Expertise
Android smartphones and operating systems, Casual and adventure games, Responsible tech education
- Nala has written several tech reviews, from entry-level tablets to flagship smartphones. Nowadays, her family and friends make sure to talk to her first before buying new devices and sending broken ones to repair shops.
- She always keeps an eye out for updates on safe and responsible use of computers, smart devices, and the internet at large, to help loved ones and communities be more aware of how they can safeguard their digital presence.
- Nala's been glued to a video game ever since she got her first Nintendo Game Boy in the early 2000s, becoming an avid fan of several adventure RPGs and simulation games.
Experience
Nala is a freelance writer, artist, and designer who kicked off her editorial career in 2020 covering news on advertising, design, social media trends, and tech industry insights from brands and key opinion leaders in the Philippines and in the Asia-Pacific region. Before that, she created product posters for a local mobile phone brand, translating smartphones and its specifications into visually appealing and marketable products. Her curiosity on the flexibility of the Android operating system drove her to test and write reviews on various Android smartphones and tablets. Today, she continues to contribute to lifestyle and tech publications like House Digest and BGR, hoping to share everything she's learned about art, design, and technology.
Education
Nala earned a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies at De La Salle University - DasmariƱas.
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Older devices were built with LCD screens which emitted light even when a display seemed to look dark. Now, a good majority of smartphones are built with OLED.
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