We all knew it was coming, and indeed Samsung finally unpacked its next big thing for this year. The new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is everything we loved about its predecessor, plus several improvements here and there.
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Asus MeMO Pad 7 (ME572C) is an Android tablet of ‘pure elegance’
The ongoing IFA trade show in Berlin certainly has kept companies busy with new announcements of their latest gadgets. One of the more notable launches is that of the Asus MeMO Pad 7 (ME572C), a decent tablet whose design is “inspired by stylish clutch bags and wallets.”
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Lenovo Tab S8: 64-bit Intel processor, 8-inch 1920×1200 display, Android 4.4 KitKat
The move to 64-bit Android mobile devices is going strong, with Lenovo one of the latest companies to join the trend by means of a new tablet—the Lenovo Tab S8.
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Meizu MX4 smartphone unveiled: 8-core CPU, 5.36-inch IPS display, FlyMe 4.0
Leaked for a quite a while now, Meizu finally made its latest flagship smartphone official. The new Meizu MX4 delivers several improvements in both hardware and software, the key aspect being the MediaTek MT6595 chipset powering the device.
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SKK Mobile Meteor: dual core smartphone for Php1,999
SKK Mobile’s latest affordable smartphone has manifested itself in the form of a new dual-core Android handset—the SKK Mobile Meteor. Its SRP is only Php1,999.
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Gionee Elife S5.1 is now the world’s slimmest phone
Gionee, the company that brought us the “world’s slimmest smartphone” earlier this year, is prepping an even thinner device—the Gionee Elife S5.1. As the name implies, it’s only 5.15mm thin!
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SKK Mobile Phoenix G1: a quad-core smartphone ‘made affordable’
Quad-core smartphones are getting more and more affordable these days that even those with the strictest budget can buy one cheap without sacrificing on features. The newly announced SKK Mobile Phoenix G1, for instance, is a 5-inch Android-powered handset with a quad-core chip and full of features for only Php3,799.
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Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney dies at 58, cryonically preserves body
Hal Finney, one of the great minds in cryptography and a noted proponent of virtual currency Bitcoin, has passed away at the age of 58. While he has lost the battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), his body has reportedly been cryogenically frozen for the possibility of being revived and visiting the future.
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Samsung Gear S smartwatch is capable of making calls, accessing the Internet by itself
Not one to rest on its laurels while competition is catching up, Samsung has once again come up with another smartwatch—and it comes with a brilliant twist: it’s like a smartphone by itself. The Samsung Gear S can make calls and gain Internet access even without a paired handset.
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LG G Watch R announced, features full circle display like the Moto 360
R for round? LG plans to unveil its second Android Wear smartwatch in only 6 months after taking the wraps off its first. This second iteration, the LG G Watch R, features a full circle design for its 1.3-inch display.
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How to Buy Apps/Games on Google Play Using Globe Prepaid/Postpaid
Globe introduced a feature that let their users legally buy any content from the Google Play Store (Apps, Books, Music, etc.) as well as making in-app purchases. All transactions will be credited to the customer’s prepaid/postpaid accounts. The total amount of purchased Play Store content will be charged in a postpaid user’s monthly bill while […]
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O+ USA Birthday Sale extended until Sept 26
O+ USA is prolonging its birthday celebration, and now it’s selling more devices under its “Buy One, Take One” anniversary promo. The sale is now extended until September 26.
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LG G3 Stylus officially unveiled, to launch at IFA Berlin
With the tech industry looking forward to the IFA in Berlin next week, LG has unveiled a new smartphone that it will showcase in the much-anticipated tradeshow. It’s the LG G3 Stylus.
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Xiaomi Redmi 1S officially headed to Philippines on Sept 4
Xiaomi is once again set to impress its Philippine customers by launching another remarkable smartphone. The new Xiaomi Redmi 1S will be available on September 4 with an affordable price of only Php5,599.
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Why you should have a mobile-friendly version of your website
Can a website/blog survive without a mobile version? Sure, it can. But it’s missing a great opportunity from visiting mobile users that could potentially become loyal readers (or customers for businesses).