You may think otherwise, but Windows 8.1 tablets are still alive and kicking. Lenovo’s latest slate, the ThinkPad 8, proves just that and packs quite a punch with several features aimed to please business users.
Posted inInternet, Videos
Mindblown: Tech predictions from the past that came true
Ever the optimist, human kind has looked into the future and foresaw better living brought by technology. Some of the past’s visionaries turned out to be correct with these specific predictions.
Posted inHands-on, Unboxing
O+ Fab Elite Unboxing: Breaking Boundaries [VIDEO]
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.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
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.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
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.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
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.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
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 […]
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares, Tech News
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.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
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.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
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.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
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?
Posted inAndroid, Cameras, Tech News
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.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
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.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
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.
Posted inPhotography, Tech News
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.