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.
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LG previews new products for CES 2014
Just as deals and shopping bargains appear even before Black Friday, gadget makers are already teasing new products days ahead of January’s most prominent tech event, CES 2014. Among the devices to look forward to are LG’s upcoming Tab-Book2, Lifeband, and an all-in-one PC and Ultra PC.
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Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Specs and Antutu Benchmark score revealed
The mysterious 12-inch tablet from Samsung, the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2, was finally confirmed by Sammobile – a credible source of Samsung-related news. They have also gotten some of the important specifications and benchmark scores of the upcoming device.
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The G1 Watch Phone is Cherry Mobile’s first wearable device
Now that the tech industry is abuzz with it, many more companies are jumping on the wearable computing bandwagon. For one, Cherry Mobile has launched its first wearable device—the G1 Watch Phone—just in time for 2014.
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Oppo R1 now available: 1.3GHz quadcore processor, 5-inch HD IPS LCD, 16GB internal storage
Early last week, Oppo officially launched its latest mid-range smartphone: the Oppo R1. It may not be sporting breathtaking hardware specs, but it does deliver a couple of things that make it prominent in the mid-range arena.
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Samsung Set to Make 4GB RAM Possible for Mobile Devices in 2014!
Samsung took the tech industry by storm this year by releasing the first phones with 3GB of RAM, first with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and then the Samsung Galaxy Round. And while the need isn’t there, heck we can’t even utilize 2GB to the fullest – and wait till we get the advantage of […]
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Cherry Mobile Life Review
When Cherry Mobile teased their then-upcoming CM Life a couple of months ago, a lot of people turned their heads in anticipation. And why not? At PHP 2,999, you’re supposed to be getting a 4-incher, 3G-capable phone. But now that it’s out, how good is it? Check it out on our full review.
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HTC infographic demystifies Android OS update process
Have you ever wondered how smartphone makers systematically roll out new versions of Android into their existing devices? In an effort to enlighten its customers (instead of just announcing upgrade availability and statuses), HTC has a detailed infographic explaining how everything is done.
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The Cherry Mobile Flare 2.1 is the Flare 2.0 with 1GB RAM
If you thought the Flare 2.0 needed more RAM, don’t think Cherry Mobile hasn’t been thinking the same thing. Just recently, the local brand has been teasing the Cherry Mobile Flare 2.1 on its Facebook page, and the Cherry Mobile SM North EDSA branch even has it on sale right this moment!
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Cherry Mobile Titan 2.0 Release is Imminent [Update: Now available!]
Those of you who were eagerly awaiting the Xperia-esque Cherry Mobile Titan 2.0 shouldn’t have that much longer to wait. The Cherry Mobile SM North EDSA branch has posted teaser pics of the upcoming device on its Facebook page, signaling that it should go on sale pretty soon.