Back when Cherry Mobile held their launch for their own version of the Nvidia Tegra Note 7, they kept mum on the pricing. We estimated it to be around Php10,000. And it turns out we were right. The Cherry Mobile Tegra Note 7 starts at Php9,999 for the Wi-Fi only model, while the LTE-enabled model […]
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LG Electronics second quarter profit soars thanks to strong smartphone sales
LG Electronics has reported a 165-percent year-on-year increase in net profits in the second quarter. Much of this success is attributed to the record smartphone shipments and sales of their G3 flagship smartphone.
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Gionee Elife E7 Mini now available in the Philippines
Since their official launching in the Philippines last month, Gionee has been busy rolling out their smartphones. We even gave a positive review for their ultra-thin Gionee Elife S5.5. And now, the latest device to reach our shore is the Gionee Elife E7 Mini.
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Acer Chromebook 13: speedy Chrome OS laptop thanks to NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor
A cheap price is what you get when you choose a Chromebook. In many cases, decent performance is sadly not part of the experience. But with the new Acer Chromebook 13, you can finally have both in one device.
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Prepaid Load Protection Act of 2014 aims to remove expiration dates for prepaid loads
Remember that non-expiring text promo Globe used to offer? Well there’s a new bill, the Prepaid Load Protection Act of 2014, trying to eliminate expiration dates from prepaid loads.
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Deal Alert: Nokia Lumia 1020 for Php11,000 and Lumia 1520 for Php12,000 at Electroworld
Fancy having a Lumia phone? Then Electroworld has something you can’t afford to ignore: they’re selling the Nokia Lumia 1020 for just Php11,000 and the Lumia 1520 for just Php12,000.
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Gionee Elife S5.5 KitKat Update Finally Becomes Reality!
The Gionee Elife S5.5 is a pretty cool phone because it makes no compromises. Octa-core processor? Check. 5.5mm-slim frame? Check. KitKat 4.4? Well, nope. At least, not at the launch.
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Smart’s *121# menu for prepaid subscribers has all-in-one access to info, services, offers
If there’s one number that Smart prepaid subscribers should commit to memory, this should be it: *121#. It’s the all-in-one menu for all prepaid services and offers.
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Cherry Mobile Rover: rugged Android smartphone for Php5,999
One of the new devices that Cherry Mobile will be releasing soon won’t be like any of your typical smartphone. The Cherry Mobile Rover is a ruggedized Android smartphone, specifically an IP67-certified waterproof handset for Php5,999.
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Cherry Mobile Pebble: Android smartphone with TV function for Php2,299
If one of your pastimes while at home is watching TV, then why not just bring the boob tube with you when you’re on the go? The Cherry Mobile Pebble lets you do just that, as it is an Android smartphone with television functionality.
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LG G3 A is yet another G3 spinoff
Once again LG has taken a leaf out of Samsung’s book and launched a new variant of its G3 flagship smartphone. It’s called the LG G3 A this time, and it’s about the size of the old G2—but with updated features, of course.
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Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro is official: 6-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 801, 16MP camera
Lenovo has taken the wraps off its latest flagship smartphone. The new Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro is all about impressive hardware, with a 6-inch Quad HD IPS display and a Snapdragon 801 processor just among the spec goodness.
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Cherry Mobile Pulse Mini: 4-inch dual core Android 4.2 smartphone for Php2,699
We’ve seen the octa-core Pulse, and now it’s time to introduce its cheaper spinoff—the Cherry Mobile Pulse Mini. It’s a 4-inch handset powered by a dual core MediaTek processor.
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Grab a free Xiaomi Mi3 with Smart Postpaid Data Plan 999. Pre-order now!
Smart subscribers will be the first to enjoy the acclaimed Xiaomi Mi3 smartphone as part of a postpaid plan. You can now pre-order a unit for free with Smart Postpaid Data Plan 999!
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Cherry Mobile Pulse Announced: A Budget-friendly Octa-core Phone!
Who says Octa-cores are for flagship phones only? Not Cherry Mobile, apparently. They have just recently announced the most affordable Octa-core-equpped phone in the world: the eye-popping Cherry Mobile Pulse! The rest of the specs aren’t anything to sneeze at, either: