Always one with mouthwatering deals, Sun Broadband has announced one of its best gadget postpaid plan yet. The Sun Broadband Gadget Plan 1299 offers not just two but three devices in a single package: a smart TV, an Android tablet, and a pocket Wi-Fi.
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Root apps could turn defunct in next Android version
If certain source code changes applied recently see through the release of the next Android version, many root apps won’t probably have the freedom like they have now and could end up broken.
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95 percent of ATMs worldwide still use aging Windows XP
A whopping majority—95 percent to be exact—of ATMs all over the globe still use the venerable Windows XP, an operating system whose maker Microsoft will no longer actively support after April 8.
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Cherry Mobile Teases Possible Galaxy Note-like Device
While the local budget smartphone market has an alternative for just about any branded device out there, there has yet to be one that mimics the Samsung Galaxy Note. That could change pretty soon as Cherry Mobile just teased what could be their next new release on their Facebook page!
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Sony Xperia Z Ultra Review
I was at a crossroad last December. It was time for me to upgrade my phone, but I was torn between two models: the new Samsung Galaxy Note 3, and the older but bigger Sony Xperia Z Ultra.
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ASUS Transformer Book Trio: laptop, tablet and desktop computing in one device
Asus has launched what it claims to be the “world’s first 3-in-1 notebook, tablet and desktop PC” here in the Philippines. The Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA runs Windows 8 when docked, and shifts to Android 4.2 Jelly when in tablet mode.
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Asus MeMO Pad 8, MeMO Pad 10 now available in the Philippines
Two new tablets by Asus have arrived in the Philippines. Marketed as mid-range devices, the Asus MeMO Pad 8 and MeMO Pad 10 are Android-powered slates that feature IPS displays with 1280-by-800 (WXGA) resolution and quad-core processors.
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Box for iPhone, iPad offers 50GB free storage to early birds
Like it or not, cloud storage has become a necessity to many mobile users. If you’re one with an iPhone or iPad and is need of online storage yourself, the Box app for the iOS platform is giving away 50GB worth of free storage (for life) when you download on or before February 14.
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O+ Fab Elite Review
We’ve spent some quality time with the O+ Fab Elite – O+ USA’s best phablet yet. Want to know more about this smartphone? Check out our full review.
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Zopo ZP980+: octa-core 1080p Android smartphone for $165
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.