Now that Android One is finally here in the Philippines, Cherry Mobile has unveiled the company’s first of what could be many smartphones under Google’s initiative. Does the new Cherry Mobile One fulfill the search giant’s attempt to provide great specs at a low price?
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Google announces Android One in the Philippines
Android One—you know, that Google-backed initiative that aims to bring cheap smartphones to the five billion people who still doesn’t have one—has arrived in the Philippines. And the first two local companies to team up for the initiative are Cherry Mobile and MyPhone.
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Samsung Exynos 7: octa-core processor with 14nm process
Samsung’s latest processor is the Exynos 7, an octa-core chip that’s manufactured using the 14-nanometer process technology.
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LG Watch Urbane unveiled
LG has announced a new smartwatch with a classic, all-metal design. Known as the LG Watch Urbane, this device is for the “sophisticated and cosmopolitan wearer that delivers unparalleled technology and performance.”
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CloudFone Excite 501o: octa-core CPU, 5-inch IPS LCD, Php4,999
CloudFone has unveiled its latest smartphone that’s aggressively priced under Php5k. The CloudFone Excite 501o is the company’s fruit in its “quest to bring the latest technologies within reach.”
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Samsung Galaxy E7: 5.5-inch display, Snapdragon 410, 13MP rear camera, Php15,990
When you’re strapped for cash and can’t buy a Galaxy A7, consider a cheaper alternative instead: the Samsung Galaxy E7.
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Asus ZenFone 2 to have Qualcomm and MediaTek-powered variants
When it first launched, the Asus ZenFone 2 was reported to sport an Intel chipset. However, Asus has recently enlisted Qualcomm and MediaTek in its list of suppliers, which means there will be more models of the ZenFone 2 that’s powered by these companies’ chipsets
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Cherry Mobile Alpha Shift: laptop/tablet hybrid for Php14,499
It looks like Cherry Mobile is successful in its first foray into selling Windows-powered tablets, which is why there’s another Windows 8.1 laptop/tablet hybrid from the company that’s coming our way. It’s called the Cherry Mobile Alpha Shift.
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Lenovo P70 is ‘born to run, run, run’ with its 4000mAh battery
Lenovo has unleashed a new smartphone with a long-lasting 4000mAh battery. It’s called the Lenovo P70, and it also has mid-range specifications: 5-inch 720p display, 2GB RAM and octa-core MediaTek CPU.
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Starmobile Up HD is official
The new addition to Starmobile’s Up series of smartphone goes high definition. Aptly named the Starmobile Up HD, it’s a 4.7-inch handset for Php4,990.
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Fake bank deposit slips used to scam online sellers
When you’re doing retail business online, better check if those deposit slips are legit before shipping the customer’s orders.
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Motorola Moto E receives a 2015 refresh
The budget-friendly Motorola Moto E is getting a refresh this year, with several improvements in key specs.
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Google buys photo/video backup service Odysee
Odysee will no longer be offering its services after February 23. Google has acquired the photo/video backup service, the developers of which are headed to join Google+.
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O+ Time and O+ Tag Review
2015 was said to be the year of the wearable. A lot of international manufacturers have placed their bets on this category, especially with the release of Android Wear, everyone of them were eager to take advantage of this platform.
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Cherry Mobile offers sweet Valentine’s Day Deal: buy one Flare Dash, take one free
Love is in the air. If it were up to Cherry Mobile, they’d want you to buy two Flare Dash smartphones for the price of one. It’s a sweet deal!