Topping Cherry Mobile’s announcement of Windows devices is the new Cherry Mobile Alpha Morph. It offers a Windows 8.1 tablet experience for Php11,999.
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Talk ‘N Text PisoNet to offer 10-minute Internet access for Php1 only
Going online using your mobile device doesn’t have to be so expensive. With Talk ‘N Text’s PisoNet promo, subscribers only have to spend Php1.00 for 10 minutes of Internet access.
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Alcatel OneTouch POP 2 smartphones, POP 8S tablet unveiled
While the top companies in the mobile industry pretty much dominated the headlines during IFA 2014 in Berlin, minor players were also busy introducing their own new devices. Expanding its lineup of reasonably priced OneTouch POP devices, Alcatel has unveiled the POP 2 smartphones and POP 8S tablet.
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Smart, Wikimedia launch Wikipedia Zero to provide knowledge free of charge
Access to knowledge should be free. With the newly formed partnership between Smart Communications and the Wikimedia Foundation, Filipino users can now access the world’s largest online encyclopedia through their mobile devices free of charge.
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Huawei Ascend Mate7: 6-inch FHD display, octa-core CPU, 4G LTE, 4100mAh battery
The Huawei Ascend Mate7 was recently unveiled in Berlin, and it’s huge! The name may suggest that this device is of tablet variety, but it’s actually a 6-inch phablet with Full HD resolution.
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Grab an iPhone 4S for free with Smart’s Postpaid Plan 800
If you’re having a hankering for an Apple iPhone (and just can’t wait for the upcoming iPhone 6 to arrive), then Smart has a sweet deal for you with its postpaid Plan 800. Sign up for one and you get an iPhone 4S as your free smartphone.
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Microsoft Announces the Nokia Lumia 730 and 735!
Like I said in my previous article about the Lumia 830, Microsoft just recently announced three new phones in the Lumia line. This time, I’ll concentrate on the 7xx family, namely the 730 and 735. It’s traditionally the lower mid-range side of the family, although Nokia gave it a point higher.
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Microsoft Announces the Nokia Lumia 830!
And just when I thought we’ve seen the last of the of the Nokia brand, Microsoft just recently announced three new phones in the Lumia line! First up is in the 7xx family, namely the 730 and 735. The other set is in the 8xx line, namely the 830.
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Lenovo Vibe X2, Vibe Z2 announced
Lenovo has expanded its Vibe smartphone lineup with two new devices. The Lenovo Vibe X2 is a high-end handset with a unique tri-layered design, and the Lenovo Vibe Z2 is aimed at selfie addicts with its 8-megapixel front camera.
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Researchers succeed in brain-to-brain communication in humans
While telepathy has yet to become a real phenomenon, it looks like we’re one step closer to reading minds without the need for the traditional speech or writing. Researchers specializing in neuroscience and robotic engineering have demonstrated a successful brain-to-brain communication between a human in France and another in India.
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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge: high-end smartphone with a curved display
Amidst the all too familiar forms of smartphones being unveiled in IFA 2014 in Berlin this week is a device with a unique feature. The new Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is certainly turning heads with its strange yet possibly innovative screen that curves around its side.
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Asus ZenWatch unveiled: an Android Wear smartwatch for $199
Asus has unveiled in IFA 2014 in Berlin its first wearable device. Known as the Asus ZenWatch, this Android Wear-powered smartwatch is designed with the underlying philosophy to “start with people.”
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Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact Announced!
Just hot off the grill! At the IFA Event in Berlin, Sony just announced their new flagship phone, the Xperia Z3, and its little brother, the Xperia Z3 Compact. Both are powerhouses in their own right.
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Acer Iconia Tab 8 W: Affordable Windows 8.1 Tablet!
Microsoft have been striving to make the Windows 8.1 (and its mobile version) more accessible to as many consumers as possible, and it seems one of the ways is to make their license more affordable. Perhaps this is the reason why we’re seeing budget-friendly tablets (and other devices) from manufacturers. However, the latest announcement from […]
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Toshiba Encore Mini Announced: Another Budget Win 8.1 Tablet!
Acer isn’t the only one jumping in the budget Windows 8.1 tablet bandwagon. Toshiba just set a new bar with their UDS 119.99 tablet: the Toshiba Encore mini. Of course, at that price, you’d expect that corners would be cut. Here are the specs we know so far: Toshiba Encore Mini Specs 7″ touchscreen with […]