O+ USA has been going big for a while now, and for the second time around released another huge phablet called as the O+ Fab Elite. Despite the typical 5.7-inch phablet screen size, they breached the boundary even further by going to the Galaxy Mega and Z Ultra route with a 6.5-inch display.
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Acer Liquid Z5: 5-inch smartphone with 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 5MP camera, Android 4.2.2
Budget-friendly phones seem to be quite a trend in CES 2014, as Acer has also unveiled a new smartphone for the low-end market. The new Acer Liquid Z5 is a 5-inch smartphone with a dual-core processor, 5-megapixel camera, and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
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ZTE preps five new Android smartphones, its first smartwatch for CES 2014
More and more announcements of new smartphones are expected to happen, especially when the upcoming CES 2014 is only a few days away. As for ZTE, this China-based manufacturer is set to unveil five new smartphones and its very first smartwatch.
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Acer Iconia A1-830, Iconia B1-720 announced
Introduced along with Acer’s Liquid Z5 smartphone are the company’s new tablets, the Iconia A1-830 and Iconia B1-720. Both are upgrades to the company’s budget Android tablets released last year.
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Kata i3 to Feature 5″ HD Screen and Quad Core Processor
As local brands start making the move to Full HD screens and octa core processors, last year’s specs should start becoming more affordable. Hopefully, that will be the case with the upcoming Kata i3, which Kata Digital recently teased on their blog. They were kind enough to email us a fairly complete spec list, so […]
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WeChat 5.1 introduces bigger group chat, sticker previews, WeChat Games
Only a few months have passed since it was last updated, but WeChat has once again released a new version for the iOS and Android platforms. At version 5.1, this popular messaging app introduces sticker previews and larger group chats. Best of all, the app launches its first batch of WeChat Games.
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Archos readies sub-$250 45 Helium, 50 Helium 4G LTE budget Android smartphones for CES
Archos is preparing two new budget Android smartphones for CES 2014. Priced no more than $250, the Archos 45 Helium 4G and 50 Helium 4G are the company’s first devices to equip LTE connectivity.
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Polaroid Q tablets unveiled: affordable Android tablets from $129 to $179
Though a brand still better known for instant film cameras, Polaroid is exercising some of its efforts now on releasing Android-powered devices. The latest of these are the Polaroid Q series of inexpensive tablets, specifically the Polaroid Q7, Q8, and Q10, that will cost from $129 to $179.
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The MyPhone Hail is Official: 5 Inch Screen and Dual Core CPU for Php4,598!
2014 has barely started and MyPhone already has a new offering for budget-minded smartphone buyers. The recently announced MyPhone Hail sports a 5 inch screen and dual core processor while keeping to an enticingly low Php4,598 SRP. What kind of specs are we getting for that price?
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Announced!
This year’s much-anticipated CES is just around the corner, but that hasn’t stopped manufacturers from announcing their upcoming products ahead of the event.
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Lenovo A859 introduced: a mid-range 5-inch smartphone with quad-core CPU, 1GB RAM, dual-SIM
A new mid-range smartphone from Lenovo is just around the corner, with an official appearance this coming CES 2014. The Lenovo A859 comes with decent specs that should justify it being marketed as an all-rounder phone: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, 5-inch IPS LCD with 720p resolution, and a quad-core MediaTek CPU.
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Heavy restrictions on in-flight phone, tablet, gadget use to be lifted
Techies and gadget owners will soon have more freedom while they’re aboard planes. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has put into circulation a new memorandum, listing down a more lenient regulation on tablet, phone, and gadget use in flights within the country.
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LG launches portable printer Pocket Photo 2
It may be easier to upload to social networks, but some still prefer the tangible approach of sharing photos with family and friends. If you prefer the latter, you might want to look for LG’s showcasing of Pocket Photo 2 come CES 2014.
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Ten Micromax smartphones to receive Android 4.4 KitKat upgrades
One of the good things about owning high-profile smartphones is their maker’s guarantee to update them to more recent versions of Android. Indian manufacturer Micromax, though not as widely known as tech giants Samsung and HTC, is just as dedicated to its smartphone portfolio. As many as ten of its devices are planned for a […]
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Braven 855s Bluetooth Speaker Review: The Only Speakers You’ll Need for Condo Life
I’ve always been curious about getting a pair of Bluetooth speakers for personal use, but the good ones have typically been pricey. So when I got a bunch of audio gear from Digits Trading to review, it was the Braven 855s Bluetooth Speakers I opened up first.