It’s no coincidence that the Nokia X phone was code named “Normandy”, and at the press launch of the phone yesterday, they made sure it made sense. Not too long ago, the concept of Nokia going the Android route was very much wanted, but seemed unlikely, especially after Microsoft acquired the company’s mobile division.
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Snapdragon 800 vs Snapdragon 801 — What’s the Difference?
Rumors were swirling about the much-anticipated Snapdragon 805, with its vastly superior graphics and computing performance, first appearing in devices at MWC 2014. But alas, the notable flagship devices that got unwrapped during the event only featured the Snapdragon 801. Is it any different from the Snapdragon 800? Well, slightly.
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Makati, Pasig earn ‘Selfie Capital of the World’ title
Just like back when our country got the distinction of being the “text capital of the world” for the large amount of SMS message exchange we do daily, we’ve once again made another name for ourselves. This time, two of our cities—Makati and Pasig—are entitled the “Selfie Capital of the World.”
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WeChat 5.2 update overview
WeChat just keeps getting better and better. Now in version 5.2, this popular social communication app offers six new features to help users go about their daily mobile lives.
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Apple releases iOS 7.1 update
Apple recently made the iOS 7.1 update available for all users to download. It introduces a couple of new features as well as performance improvements and UI enhancements.
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HP 8 Android tablet launched for $170
HP’s latest attempt in the Android tablet market is one without showy announcement or publicity, given that the company favored a silent website launch for it instead. Along with ho-hum hardware for $170, the company’s choice for the device’s name also lack excitement: the new HP 8 tablet.
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Social app Banter lets you join chatrooms, be anonymous if you want
Today’s popular social networks are all about sharing your personal information to everyone. Some of us, however, are a bit wary of our digital privacy and would prefer mingling with online folks with a level of anonymity. This is where the new social app Banter comes in.
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MyPhone Tierra MyPad 4 quietly unveiled: quad-core 3G tablet for Php9,988
While most of MyPhone’s gadget launches have been in the form of mobile phones, the company also releases the occasional tablets. The latest of such is the 7.8-inch MyPhone Tierra MyPad 4, a quad-core 3G tablet for Php9,988.
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The Evo Litepad 8 Brings Awesome Features at its Php6k Price Point
As if the local market wasn’t already flooded with enough 8 inch iPad Mini-esque tablets, it appears that another one is about to join the mix. Kimstore, a popular online gray market seller, has just announced the availability of the Evo Litepad 8.
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Urban Armor Gear Cases for Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S3
Back in January, I was looking for something that could make my Galaxy S4 look and feel more sturdy. The performance is very nice and all that, but the feel of the phone is really bad. So I finally started searching for a new case that’s not the typical ones I could get at the […]
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SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive offers easy file transfers between PC and mobile device
There are a lot of ways to transfer files from your Android device to your PC or Mac computer, but very few can beat the convenience of the new SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive. It’s a portable storage device with a USB 2.0 connector on one end and a micro-USB connector on the other.
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Get JBL, AKG, Denon and Other Branded Audio Gear at Up to 80% Off!
Great audio gear can be pricey, which is why I prefer to get mine through special discounted deals and sales. Well it just so happens that JBL, AKG, Denon and a bunch of other brands will be having a warehouse sale from March 8 to 15 over at Topy’s Place at the corner of Calle […]
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HTC Desire 310 budget quad-core smartphone announced
HTC’s latest effort into the budget market is a smartphone that’s powered by a quad-core MediaTek processor (which is a first in the company’s product portfolio). The upcoming HTC Desire 310 is dual-SIM device with 4.5-inch display and entry-level specs.
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Facebook Messenger for Windows Phone now available
The Facebook Messenger, the instant messaging offspring app of the most popular social network, can now be downloaded at the Windows Phone app store.
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Nokia X Philippine release date is March 11
Mark your calendars, folks. Nokia X will be having its official launch in the Philippines next week. To be exact, it’s on Tuesday (March 11).