Though O+ USA has yet to release an official announcement, its latest and (most likely) last flagship for 2013 has already surfaced online.
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Torque Droidz Mini D has iPad mini appearance, budget-level specs
We’ve seen the SKK Mobile Mirage S1‘s appearance heavily borrowing from the HTC One. This time around, we have Torque taking a leaf out of Apple’s tablet design book. This local company’s new Torque Droidz Mini D takes the guise of an iPad mini, but offers lower hardware specs for its price of Php5,699.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 to bring 64-bit computing, LTE support to next year’s mid-range devices
Following the footsteps of Apple and its iPhone 5S, Qualcomm unveiled on Monday its own plans to introduce 64-bit computing to mobile devices, starting with the new Snapdragon 410 that will also bring LTE support to budget-friendly and mid-range devices.
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Kata Venus 3 now available: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, 1.2GHz dual core CPU, 5MP rear camera, Php4,999
The Kata Venus 3 recently had its public unveiling at Kata concept stores in Starmall Edsa and Robinsons Forum, where avid fans got the chance to win the device at a raffle among other giveaways. Pegged as an affordable smartphone with dual-SIM capability, this handset comes with a regular price of Php4,999.
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Video: Meet Steeri, the Siri driver for your car
What if your phone drives the car for you? Such seemingly great idea may have entered your mind. But, the more important question is if it’s really safe and practical. This funny video about Steeri will tell you.
Posted inLaptops, Tech News
MSI GT60 2OD-261US is the world’s first 3K gaming laptop
MSI has taken the wraps off of the GT60 2OD-261US, which the company claims to be the first-ever laptop with 3K resolution. Designed for hardcore gaming, this behemoth of a device features a 15.6-inch anti-reflective display with 2,880×1620 (WQHD+ 3K) resolution and an Intel Core i7-4700MQ.
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Knightmare Tower action game arrives in Play Store
What used to be an Ouya exclusive—a very popular one at that—is now available in the Google Play Store. Knightmare Tower is an action game where you play the knight in his ever noble duty to rescue damsels in distress.
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MyPhone Storm: A 4 Inch Smartphone for Under Php3k
When it comes to smartphones, there are some features that you have to pay a premium for. The size of the display tends to be one of them, so the larger and sharper the screen, the more expensive the phone will tend to be.
Posted inAndroid, Reviews
O+ 8.36z Review
O+ have been consistently peppering us with good quality “budget” phones as of late. Priced at higher than its contemporaries, especially when you look at the specs, their phones are nevertheless solidly built and work as advertised.
Posted inInternet, Tech News
Pony botnet used as keylogger, steals 2 million Facebook, Twitter, Gmail credentials
A hacker has managed to utilize the Pony botnet as means to capture an alarming 2 million user/password combinations for social network accounts, including Facebook and Twitter, as well as Gmail and Yahoo.
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Asus M80T dual-OS tablet arrives at the FCC
With PC shipment apparently in major decline, Asus has shifted its focus on consumer tablets. Perhaps in an effort to spur up sales, it’s coming up with slates that run not just on the Android platform, but Windows as well. One of these is the Asus M80T, which recently arrived at the FCC doorsteps.
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Cherry Mobile Flare HD: Unboxing and Initial Review
When the Cherry Mobile Apollo came out, it had such a high ppi for its price point, it was impossible that it wouldn’t become a hit. After all, you were getting a Retina-class display with 326ppi for just Php6,999.
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Cherry Mobile Omega XL hits stores, Omega HD 2X to follow ‘very soon’
Cherry Mobile has updated its Omega series with two new phablets: the Omega XL and Omega HD 2X. As posted on the company’s official Facebook page, the Omega XL is now for sale, with the Omega HD 2X to also hit stores very soon.
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2014 Honda Civic has iOS synergy, uses Siri and Nokia HERE navigation
The new 2014 Honda Civic is now for sale. New features include new technologies revolving around smartphone connectivity, allowing owners to interact eyes-free with Apple’s Siri voice assistant and Nokia’s HERE navigation app.
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Next-gen USB Type-C connector can be plugged in both ways
Development has begun for the next version of the USB standard. So called the USB Type-C connector, it’s a major overhaul that will be smaller and can accept plugs in any orientation.