One of the most popular lines when you hear the term budget phone is the Asha line from Nokia. While debatable whether it can be termed a smartphone or not, what’s undeniable is that phones from the Asha lines exude a sense of elegance and sophistication in its design.
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Xperia Z1 gets unofficial 4.4 KitKat Google Play Edition ROM from Z Ultra
With the Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition already for sale in the US, it didn’t take too long before someone figured out how to port its ROM to the Xperia Z1.
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Cherry Mobile Flare 2X Review
The Flare series is one of the most recognizable and successful lines of Cherry Mobile. Not too long ago, we reviewed the lackluster Flare 2.0. Not long after, Cherry Mobile released a beefier Cherry Mobile Flare 2X. At PHP 4,499, the specs aren’t too bad and is IMHO a much worthy successor to the original […]
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Smart PowerApp launches, provides free mobile access to social networking apps
Smart has launched a new app for its 56 million subscribers to enjoy. Known as the Smart PowerApp, it’s the company’s so-called mobile storefront that provides several Internet bundles at affordable rates. Smart is even giving away the social app bundle for free until January 15, 2014 as an introductory offer.
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Oppo N1 is a Google-certified smartphone running CyanogenMod out of the box
Oppo N1 is the first ever device to ship with popular custom ROM CyanogenMod. The Cyanogen Inc. announced last Thursday that the N1 will be available starting December 24.
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JBL Synchros S100 Review: Crystal Clear Audio That Doesn’t Choke on the Bass
When it comes to personal audio gear, I have a tendency to prefer in-ear headsets and earphones. They’re small, light and easy to carry around. And the good ones sound awesome without being overly expensive. So when I got the chance to review the JBL Synchros S100, I was pretty eager.
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MyPhone Cyclone launched: 5-inch qHD display, 1.3GHz quad-core CPU, 4.2 Jelly Bean
MyPhone has announced on Facebook their latest quad-core smartphone: the MyPhone Cyclone. Sporting a 5-inch qHD display and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, this new handset comes with an introductory price of Php6,988.
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Dislike Button arrives on Facebook, but for Messenger only
Users finally have a visual way to show their discord with others on Facebook. But before you go through several status messages to show your dissent with thumbs down, know that this Facebook dislike button is limited to Messenger only.
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Samsung Smartphone Gamepad lets users turn their phone into a gaming console
As we all know, games are a big part of the Android platform, which is why accessories designed for these apps emerge from time to time. The recently released Samsung Smartphone Gamepad is one fine example that allows Galaxy-branded smartphones turn into portable consoles.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Rumor Roundup
Rumor has it that the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be released sooner than the company’s usual March launch. As a sequel and the next flagship, it naturally must win people over with exciting, new features. Here’s what some reports are suggesting.
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Most searched smartphones, tablets, apps and games for 2013
It’s officially less than two weeks before we say goodbye to 2013 and just like what Google almost always do – they’ve revealed the list of the most searched terms on different categories this year.
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Motorola HK250 Universal Bluetooth Headset from Amazon’s Black Friday Sale
I finally got my new Motorola Bluetooth headset that I ordered from Amazon during their pre Black Friday sale three weeks ago.
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LG GX announced: 5.5-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 600, 13-megapixel camera
LG has expanded its G family with the new LG GX: a 5.5-inch phablet powered by a Snapdragon 600.
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Lenovo Vibe X Philippines Price, Specs: Launch Event + Hands-on
Not long ago, we covered the announcement of Lenovo’s latest high-end phone, the Lenovo Vibe X. However, it’s not so much a launching since the phone’s out already, but more like an official announcement. As a refresher, here are the specs of the phone.
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Complete your Christmas to-do list using WeChat’s nifty features
Christmas is only a few days away, and I bet there are still a lot of things left in your to-do list. If they’re all about organizing parties and buying gifts, WeChat has you covered. A seemingly simple mobile app to communicate between friends, it has several clever features suited for your holiday needs.