Though it launches high-end devices every now and then, Starmobile’s smartphone release this time is one that focuses on high-speed surfing with affordability in mind. The new Starmobile Vida is a 3.5-inch Android KitKat smartphone with 3G HSPA+ connectivity for just Php2,490.
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Cherry Mobile Alpha Style: entry-level Windows Phone for Php2,999
How much do you think a cheap Windows Phone should cost? For Cherry Mobile, it’s just Php2,999. The company recently unveiled its Cherry Mobile Alpha Style, a 4-inch smartphone powered by Windows Phone 8.1.
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iPhone 6 Plus: ‘bigger than bigger’
Besides the 4.7-inch model, Apple has also unveiled a larger phone with a 5.5-inch display. The new iPhone 6 Plus offers a bigger screen real estate, sharper visuals, and thinner profile.
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Cherry Mobile Alpha Luxe: 5-inch Windows Phone for Php4,999
Now here’s something new – amidst all the Android devices being released by Cherry Mobile this year is a smartphone that’s powered by Windows Phone OS: the Cherry Mobile Alpha Luxe.
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The iPhone 6 is finally official
Fans eagerly waited for it, and Apple has finally delivered. The iPhone 6 is here, introducing several improvements and a couple of features over its predecessor.
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Cherry Mobile Alpha Play: 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet for Php7,999
Not satisfied with just the announcement of its two new Windows Phones, Cherry Mobile has also unveiled two new tablets that run Windows 8.1. One of these is the new Cherry Mobile Alpha Play, an 8-inch tablet for Php7,999.
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Cherry Mobile Alpha Morph: 10-inch Windows 8.1 tablet for Php11,999
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.