What do you think is best price for an impressive octa-core smartphone? For Chinese device maker Zopo, it’s just around a very reasonable $165. At that price, one can grab the new Zopo ZP980+ and benefit from its octa-core processor and 1080p display.
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Bluebird BM180: ruggedized smartphone that can run Windows Phone, Android
On one hand, we’ve yet to see a smartphone that comes with both Windows Phone and Android. On the other, the Bluebird BM180 is one of the first devices that are capable of running said two platforms. Plus, it’s got an IP65 certification.
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Google’s smart contact lens can help diabetics watch their glucose levels
The latest humanitarian project by Google wants to help those with diabetes keep an eye on their glucose levels. To accomplish that, the search giant has developed a smart contact lens with a tiny wireless chip and glucose sensor.
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Cherry Mobile P1: a mini smartphone dialer thru Bluetooth
We may have free Wi-Fi in our waiting sheds, but we can’t still ignore the fact that snatchers are lurking and waiting for anyone who dares to use their smartphones in public. With the Cherry Mobile P1, however, you need not worry of your device’s safety anymore.
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Cherry Mobile Superion Core: quad-core Android phablet at Php6,499
In case you missed it, the Cherry Mobile Superion Core first appeared last year, featuring a quad-core mobile processor and a 7-inch IPS LCD for Php6,499. It appears that this HSPA+ phablet is still available, as have been announced on the company’s Facebook fan page.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite is official
After having been exposed by its online user manual, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite is now officially a part of the company’s tablet portfolio. The name speaks for itself; it’s a budget tablet with a 7-inch display, dual core processor, and 3600mAh battery.
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WeChat 5.1 update overview: games, stickers, bigger chat groups
Ever since its release, social communication app WeChat 5.1 just keeps improving. A cool new app has been added to WeChat games, the sticker store has adorable and funny stickers more than ever, and people are enjoying group chats with up to 100 friends.
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App Spotlight: Llama – Location Profiles
One of the reasons why I really love Android above all else is the sheer amount of customizations you can do. And to top it off, you don’t even need to root your phone for most of these awesome customs.
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Huawei B199: dual-SIM 5.5-inch Android smartphone with 3000mAh battery
Huawei has outed the successor to its A199 smartphone released last year. Bigger and more powerful, the 5.5-inch Huawei B199 is a dual-SIM smartphone with a metal-clad back cover.
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Oppo Neo is official: 4.5-inch mid-range Android smartphone
It was teased just yesterday, but Oppo has now given the official stamp on its new mid-range smartphone. Known as the Oppo Neo, it’s a 4.5-inch Android handset with gesture-based features.
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Motorola Moto G Google Play Edition now available
The Motorola Moto G is the latest device to undergo a Google Play transformation. It’s now available for sale via Google’s online store, but only in countries supported by Devices on Google Play.
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HP Slate 6 Voice Tab, Slate 7 Voice Tab announced
HP is trying its luck in the smartphone arena for the second time, releasing two new phablets that are built on the Android operating system and equipped with voice calling capabilities. They’re the company’s so-called next-gen devices intended for multitasking customers on the go.
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Acer Tab 7 is company’s cheapest tablet yet
Acer has once again unleashed a new budget-friendly tablet, this time selling for as low as $99. For such price, the Acer Tab 7 runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and comes with hardware specs that aren’t too shabby.
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Sony Xperia E1: entry-level Android smartphone with Walkman features
Along with the newly announced phablet, Sony has unveiled an entry-level Android smartphone that the company claims to be the “best smartphone in its class.” With a dedicated music button and an up-to-100dB loudspeaker, the Sony Xperia E1 offers a Walkman music experience.
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Sony Xperia T2 Ultra: 6-inch 720p, 13-megapixel, 1.4GHz quad-core processor
Sony has quietly added a new phablet to its Xperia portfolio. A 6-inch mid-range device, the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra is dubbed as an Android smartphone created for entertainment on-the-go and headed to China, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.