Since MediaTek released its MT6592 processor, we all know there’s no stopping the arrival of smartphones with true octa-core processing. Starmobile went first with the Diamond X1, while Cherry Mobile followed suit with its Cosmos Z2. Soon enough, we’ll have a third choice in the form of the THL T100. So, which beats which?
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Cherry Mobile Titan Pro: 5-inch HD OGS display, quad-core CPU, G-Pen stylus, Php10,999
It’s official. The stylus-bearing Cherry Mobile Titan Pro phablet has its wraps finally taken off at the company event #WeAreOnFire. It’s a 5-inch device with a quad-core processor, a stylus called the Gesture Pen, and a suggested retail price of Php10,999.
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Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z2: 5-inch FHD OGS display, octa-core processor, Php12,999
Cherry Mobile sure knows how to keep momentum as seen in its #WeAreOnFire launch event. Along with the announcement of its latest phablet, the company has also unveiled its first ever octa-core smartphone—the Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z2.
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WeChat’s GunZ Dash App Overview
There’s a new craze in WeChat Games for casual players. With adorable cartoon art and pleasant music, GunZ Dash lets you “dash and chase for happiness with your WeChat friends!”
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Olympus OM-D E-M10, Stylus SP-100, and Stylus TG-850 Cameras Announced
For photography aficionados out there, this is a treat! Olympus have announced three new cameras, each catering to different markets.
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Flappy Bird game for iOS and Android is pointless and annoying, yet quite addictive
It has retro graphics and will sure annoy the crap out of you, but the game Flappy Bird is what’s trending and hot in the mobile space since last month. Grab this free iOS/Android game and check out what the hype is all about.
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Facebook’s Paper app to launch tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, iPhone users in the US will be able to use Facebook’s latest app: Paper. It’s the new way to discover new content and stories from friends all around the globe.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo 3G, Neo LTE+ are official
The lite version of Samsung’s phablet flagship has been officially announced. To be more specific, two variants have been outed by Samsung Poland—the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo 3G and the Neo LTE+.
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Globe explains its Fair Use Policy via infographic
When Globe carried out its revised Fair Use Policy with 1GB-a-day data cap, the company sure did annoy many of its customers. The company thinks the resentment is unfounded, though, and has released an infographic to iron out any confusion about the policy.
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Starmobile Engage 9i unveiled
It didn’t take long for another locally branded slate to debut with an Intel processor inside. The Starmobile Engage 9i is an 8.9-inch tablet with dual core Intel Atom Z2580 processor and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. It will cost Php9,990.
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Smart “All Must Go” Gadget Sale
If you’re looking for a great deal this Chinese New Year, Smart is having an “All Must Go” Gadget Sale until February 2, 2014. New smartphones, laptops, and tablets? You name it; Smart has them all at affordable prepaid and postpaid prices.
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Lenovo Suprises Everyone by Buying Motorola [Update: Confirmed!]
In a surprise move, it seems that Lenovo is nearing a deal to acquire Motorola from Google. For how much? How about a cool total of $2.91 billion? The deal will consist of $660 million in cash, $750 million in Lenovo shares, and a promissory note amounting to $1.5 billion. Lenovo will also receive licenses […]
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The Cloudfone CloudPad 800w Could be First Local Tablet to Market with Intel Processor
While there are a lot of choices when it comes to iPad Mini-esque 8 inch tablets from local brands, the recently revealed Cloudfone CloudPad 800w certainly does a lot to separate itself from the pack.
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Grab a free Asus Transformer Book T100 with Smart Bro Gadget Plus Plan 1299
One of the more practical choices for a basic Windows 8.1 tablet is now available as part of a postpaid plan. The Asus Transformer Book T100 can be had when you apply for a Smart Bro Gadget Plus Plan 1299.
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Smartphone usage at night causes ‘hangover’
It’s not just alcohol and the nightlife that are causing people to lose concentration on work and become soulless zombies the next day. A phenomenon called smartphone “hangover” apparently also exists, according to a study.