Archos has unleashed a new product, one that runs Android in a netbook form factor. The new Archos Arcbook boasts a full keyboard and trackpad for productivity, while its 10.1-inch display is touch-enabled for versatility a la a tablet.
Posted inComparison, Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy S5 vs HTC One (M8) vs Sony Xperia Z2
If you visit any mall, and you’ll probably see stores already selling prominent flagship smartphones this year, namely, the Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia Z2, and HTC One (M8). All three are no doubt sophisticated, high-end devices. Which should you choose? Here are what the critics are generally saying.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
Spigen Philippines opens shop at SM North Edsa
Spigen, maker of sleek accessories for popular mobile devices, has its made its presence known in the Philippines by opening a new kiosk at SM North Edsa.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
LG G Pad 7.0, G Pad 8.0, G Pad 10.1 unveiled
Last year’s G Pad 8.3 will be having three new brothers, namely, the LG G Pad 7.0, G Pad 8.0, and G Pad 10.1. As their names suggest, they’re of different sizes to cater to different multimedia users.
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares, Tech News
DermoScreen app: a cheap, effective screening for melanoma
Got a funny-looking mole on your skin? That may be a sign of melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Consulting a doctor can be expensive, so why not use a cheaper (and possibly more effective) way to detect skin cancer instead? Meet the DermoScreen app.
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Cherry Mobile W900 LTE’s price slashed to Php5,999. Save Php5,500!
The Cherry Mobile Festival is going strong in SM City Cebu. And to keep the vibe alive, the Cherry Mobile W900 LTE smartphone is being sold at a reduced price of just Php5,999. That, and other discounts and freebies await lucky customers!
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
Sony Xperia ZL2 is official: an Xperia Z2 but smaller, slimmer
A successor to the first Xperia ZL has been announced. The new Sony Xperia ZL2 offers high-end specs a la the flagship Z2 but in a more compact design.
Posted inTech News, Telecoms
Text messages should have cost Php0.80 each since Dec 2011
Every piso text we sent since December 2011 should have been Php0.80, and those extra 20 cents we paid per SMS since then must be refunded, according to the National Telecommunications Commission.
Posted inTech News, Telecoms
Senate approves Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act
Senate has passed a bill that obliges telecommunication companies to send free text alerts to subscribers in the course of a calamity or disaster.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
Huawei Ascend P7 flagship smartphone launched: 4.4 KitKat, 6.5mm thin, 5-inch Full HD, 1.8GHz quad-core
Huawei’s flagship smartphone for 2014 has been announced. With its profile measuring only 6.5mm, the new super-thin Huawei Ascend P7 offers a better camera and display and other improvements.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
Cherry Mobile Flare S2 Features, Specs, Price, Availability
Since we wrote about it last month, we’ve gathered a few more info about the Cherry Mobile Flare S2. Read on to learn what this new quad-core smartphone has to offer.
Posted inLaptops, Tech News
Lenovo N20, N20p Chromebooks announced
Lenovo is the latest to join the mainstream Chromebook fray, revealing not just one but two devices: the Lenovo N20 and N20p.
Posted inAndroid, Reviews
O+ Fab Go Review
The phablet era is here and really close on reaching its maturity. Manufacturers are eager to put their cards on the table by releasing large-screen smartphones that aim to give them a stable ground in the smartphone industry warfare.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
Blu Life Pure XL smartphone: high-end specs for $350
While we have numerous choices of local smartphones, there are so many devices out there that we can only hope would enter the Philippine market to offer their awesome specs at reasonable prices. For instance, the Blu Life Pure XL features high-end specs for just $350.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Cherry Mobile Fusion Aura: 7-inch Android 4.4 KitKat tablet for Php2,299
Here’s another first from Cherry Mobile: a 7-inch slate that comes preloaded with Android 4.4 KitKat. For Php2,299 only, the new Cherry Mobile Fusion Aura will be arriving in stores starting this weekend.