Have you ever wondered how smartphone makers systematically roll out new versions of Android into their existing devices? In an effort to enlighten its customers (instead of just announcing upgrade availability and statuses), HTC has a detailed infographic explaining how everything is done.
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The Cherry Mobile Flare 2.1 is the Flare 2.0 with 1GB RAM
If you thought the Flare 2.0 needed more RAM, don’t think Cherry Mobile hasn’t been thinking the same thing. Just recently, the local brand has been teasing the Cherry Mobile Flare 2.1 on its Facebook page, and the Cherry Mobile SM North EDSA branch even has it on sale right this moment!
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Cherry Mobile Titan 2.0 Release is Imminent [Update: Now available!]
Those of you who were eagerly awaiting the Xperia-esque Cherry Mobile Titan 2.0 shouldn’t have that much longer to wait. The Cherry Mobile SM North EDSA branch has posted teaser pics of the upcoming device on its Facebook page, signaling that it should go on sale pretty soon.
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Cherry Mobile W900 LTE goes for sale
Cherry Mobile’s first foray into 4G connectivity seems to be for sale already. The Cherry Mobile W900 LTE has been spotted at the Facebook timeline of Cherry Angel (a CM retailer), which is selling the device at its SRP of Php11,499.
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Gionee Elife E7 Mini: announced 4.7-inch screen, octa-core CPU, swivel camera
It looks like the deluge of octa-core smartphones has started, with Gionee having announced its own offering with an 8-core chip. The 4.7-inch Elife E7 Mini employs a MediaTek MT6592 CPU, 1GB of RAM, and a rotatable camera component.
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Alcatel One Touch Idol X+ to be Company’s First Octa Core Smartphone
Back in February, Alcatel announced the One Touch Idol X, a Full HD smartphone with a quad core chip. However, that phone never made it to local shores. It’s probably all for the best since Alcatel has seen fit to upgrade the One Touch Idol X and give it an octa core processor.
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HTC Desire 400 quietly surfaces at company website
The new dual-SIM Desire 400 smartphone has appeared at a couple of HTC’s regional websites. It’s a mid-range smartphone equipped with either a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor or a dual core CPU, depending on which site is to be believed.
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Android 4.3 now available for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, Tablet Z
Owners of certain high-end Xperia devices may want to check for updates today, as Sony has started rolling out Android 4.3. To be specific, these devices are the Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, and Tablet Z.
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iOS 7 jailbreak is now ready for download and install
The long awaited iOS 7 jailbreak is finally available for owners who want more freedom on their Apple devices.
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Starmobile Diamond D2 is company’s largest phablet yet
The follow-up to the Starmobile Diamond D1 is now for sale. Aptly named the Diamond D2, it’s a 6.8-inch phablet that uses a dual-core MediaTek processor, qHD screen resolution, and 1GB RAM for Php7,990.
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7 Impressive Smartphones of 2013 under Php10,000
With the year 2013 about to end, the time is ripe for reminiscing what the smartphone scene delivered to consumers. Sure, we’ve seen a lot of duds and knock-offs, but we’ve also encountered smartphones of great interest. Without further ado, here’s our list of this year’s impressive smartphones that are priced below Php10,000.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 ad wishes you happy holidays
Bashing competing devices in commercials is a common thing in the tech industry. Samsung, however, has gone all nice for the holidays. With nary a criticism of other brands nor a praise on its own features, the latest Galaxy Note 3 ad just wants you to cherish and reflect on your holiday memories.
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Starmobile Diamond X1: a 6-inch phablet with octa-core CPU to arrive in January 2014
Starmobile wants to start the New Year with a bang by releasing what seems to be the first locally branded smartphone with an octa-core processor—the Starmobile Diamond X1. It’s a 6-inch phablet that’s expected to launch in January 2014.
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CustomDroid: A super easy way to flash any custom ROM to your Android device
Contrary to the popular myth that Android is unforgiving to first-time smartphone users, the platform is actually intuitive and easy to use. And what used to be its aspect that’s best left for the geeks, flashing a custom ROM is now made convenient thanks to the CustomDroid application.
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Apex Launcher reaches version 2.2, introduces KitKat makeover
Apex Launcher has updated to version 2.2, bringing with it new visual features that go along with the changes introduced in Android 4.4 KitKat.