We don’t often get to see unique smartphones beyond the slate bar form, and so we have the likes of Samsung to thank for with its occasional release of Android-powered handsets with a clamshell design. The latest of these is the dual-SIM, quad-core Samsung G9098.
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Lenovo A526, S660, S860 smartphones arrive in the Philippines
Three of Lenovo’s new smartphones are now available in the Philippines. The Lenovo A526, S660, S860 cost Php6,299, Php10,299, and Php15,999, respectively.
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HP 7 Plus: a WiFi-only tablet for $99.99
It seems there’s sensible profit to be had in the budget segment of the tablet market, as HP has released yet its cheapest tablet yet. The new HP 7 Plus sells for only $99.99 and is “big on performance, slim in style.”
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LG G3 rumor roundup
A prominent flagship phone will surface next weekâthe new LG G3. While we wait for the official announcement on May 27, here are what we know about the LG G3 so far, rumors and facts combined.
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Panasonic P81 octa-core phablet launches
Panasonic has launched a new high-end phablet in India. Boasting an octa-core processor and a mid-range price, the new Panasonic P81 is now available for around Php14,000.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 revealed: ‘best of a laptop, best of a tablet’
What we thought was an announcement for an 8-inch consumer tablet turned out to be for the bigger Microsoft Surface Pro 3, pegged as the “tablet that can replace your laptop.”
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Cherry Mobile Omega Icon unveiled, sports a front camera with flash
Cherry Mobile’s latest smartphone reveal is one that comes with an “iconic” back design and a unique front camera. Introducing the new Cherry Mobile Omega Icon for Php6,499.
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App Spotlight: FocusLock
One of the really great things about smartphones and tablets is that they’re one-stop shops of every conceivable distractions known to man. Videos? Check. Music? Stream or download away! Games? Oh, God, don’t get me started about games! Injustice:Gods Among Us made me unproductive for quite a while, and when I installed 2048, I went […]
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SKK Mobile Marian S1 is official: 1.7GHz octa-core, 1GB RAM, 5-inch IPS 720p, 13MP camera
The latest smartphone to join the octa-core craze in the Philippines is the SKK Mobile Marian S1. It’s a 5-inch handset with 1GB of RAM, 720p screen resolution, and a 13-megapixel rear camera.
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Lenovo ThinkPad 10 tablet, ThinkStation P300 desktop announced
The world’s largest PC manufacturer has unveiled two new devices as their latest proof of their “relentless innovation.” The first is the Lenovo Think Pad 10 tablet for business users, while the other is the entry-level workstation ThinkStation P300.
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Apple sued over missing iMessage texts
If you’re dumping your iOS devices for ones powered by Android, you might encounter one annoying problem: disappearing texts sent by friends still using iDevices. The bug has been known for some time already, and yet Apple remains negligent on providing a fix. It’s no wonder a former iPhone owner is now suing the company.
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Smart exclusively offers LG G2 mini LTE under All-In Plan 1200
The LG G2 mini LTE is now available in the Philippines as an exclusive postpaid offering by Smart Communications. It’s one of the cheaper 4G options in the country for just Php1,200 a month.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime rumor roundup
Samsung has yet to hold an official announcement, but a new premium smartphone is already making rounds on the Internet. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime is rumored to be even more powerful than the current S5 flagship. Here is what we think we know so far.
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Nokia Lumia 630 Launches in the Philippines!
With the launch of the anticipated Windows Phone 8.1,Nokia have just launched the first device to use it. Curiously, it’s not a high end phone but the budget-friendly Lumia 6xx family, specifically the Nokia Lumia 630. Spec-wise, it’s an incremental update to the Lumia 620:
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HTC One mini 2 unveiled
Because the One (M8) can be a tad too big a phone to some users, the HTC One mini 2 is born. It’s got many of the same specs that its big brother has, but of course in a smaller form.