In case you missed it, Cherry Mobile just announced a trio of budget Android tablets for less than Php5k. As usual, they are from the Fusion family that was pioneered by the Bolt.
Cherry Mobile Fusion Breeze: 7-inch display and Android Jelly Bean for only Php1,999
One of the cheapest tablets soon to become available for the Christmas shopping season, the Cherry Mobile Fusion Breeze only costs Php1,999. At such price, it offers an entry-level Android Jelly Bean experience, a 7-inch display, and a 1.2GHz single core processor.
DTC GT15 Fiesta: 1.2GHz quad-core processor, Android Jelly Bean, 13MP rear camera, dual-SIM, Php8,888
DTC Mobile Philippines has announced on its Facebook page a new Android device. Running on a version of Android Jelly Bean, the new DTC GT15 Fiesta is a quad-core phablet with a 6-inch qHD display and budget-friendly price of Php8,888.
Gionee Gpad G3: 5.5-inch IPS LCD, quad-core processor, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, Php8,999
Already released in many countries across the globe, the Gionee Gpad G3 is finally available on our shores. Equipped with a quad-core MediaTek mobile processor, this 5.5-inch phablet runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and will be sold in retail stores for just Php8,999.
Video: See LG G Flex’s self-healing tech in action
Remember the curved-screen LG G Flex smartphone that was announced last month? It has that so-called self-healing technology that can apparently remove scratches on the back cover.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 announced
Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of its follow-up to the Snapdragon 800. Known as the Snapdragon 805, this new mobile processor is capable of graphics and image processing at Ultra HD (4K) resolution. Its chipset is also jam-packed with better memory, more efficient LTE modem, and the new Adreno 420 GPU.
Instagram for Windows Phone Now Available!
Windows Phone 8’s app horizon has just become a whole lot brighter as the wildly popular social photo taking/sharing app Instagram has finally landed onto the platform!
MediaTek’s octa-core MT6592 processor scores 32,000 points in Antutu
Chip maker MediaTek may mostly be known for affordable processors, but the company this time has made the news by reaching a whopping Antutu score of over 32,000 for its recently launched MT6592 processor. It’s the first mobile solution to wield a true octa-core processing.
Starmobile Muse: 5-inch 1080p display, 1.5GHz quad-core processor, and Jelly Bean
Not to be outshined by the competition, Starmobile has unveiled a slew of Android devices to their 2013 portfolio. Perhaps the most remarkable is the Starmobile Muse, a 5-inch behemoth with 1080p HD resolution and powered by a quad-core MediaTek CPU and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Kata i2: 1.2GHz quad-core CPU, 5-inch QHD display, 16GB, 8MP shooter
A successor to the Kata i1 smartphone is coming soon. Aptly named as the Kata i2, it sports a 5-inch display with qHD resolution, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Nokia Lumia 1020 Review
Not too long ago, we introduced you to the Final Word in smartphone cameras, the Nokia Lumia 1020. We were able to have a limited hands-on of the phone at the said event, but last week, Nokia was generous enough to loan us a unit for review.
MyPhone Agua Iceberg mini, MyPhone Cyclone, MyPhone Storm spotted
Three new MyPhone smartphones seem to be heading our way this Christmas season. Though official announcements are yet to be made, the new MyPhone Agua Iceberg mini, Cyclone, and Storm have already been spotted in a store poster ad.
How to use Android tethering and share your mobile internet connection
One of the good things of having an Android smartphone (or other devices running on Google’s mobile operating system) is the ability to share its mobile data connection with your computer. This guide will show you how to use this technique, also known as Android tethering.
How to disable cellular data usage for certain apps in iOS 7
Are you using cellular data more than you’re supposed to? Luckily for iPhone users, there’s a setting in iOS 7 that lets you disable cellular data usage on apps you specify.
Lenovo A269i: 3.5-inch display, 1GHz dual-core CPU, dual-SIM, Php2,799
Lenovo has unveiled its most affordable smartphone for this year—the Lenovo A269i. This new handset will only set consumers back Php2,799 (SRP), but it also offers low-end specs: 1GHz dual-core processor, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and a small touchscreen.