Torque recently unveiled an affordable smartphone thru Facebook. Known as the Torque Droid Blast X, this smartphone is now available nationwide and can be had for only Php3,299.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech Rumors
4G LTE-enabled MediaTek MTK6290 primed for release
Sales of smartphones with built-in 4G LTE connectivity are on the rise lately. To keep up with this trend, MediaTek is rumored to launch its quad-core MTK6290 chip with an integrated 4G modem sometime this year.
Posted inHands-on, Windows Phone
Nokia Lumia 1020 Philippines Press Event! Hands-on Preview!
Nokia have officially brought the Nokia 1020 to the Philippines and they held a press conference yesterday at the Ayala Museum. Now, If you’ve read my Windows Phone 8 review and my Nokia 620 review, you’d know that my reception of the platform is lukewarm at best, though I gave high praises to the hardware. […]
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The LG G2 is Now in the Philippines, Can be Yours for as Low as Php27,490
In case you missed it, LG Mobile Philippines recently launched their newest flagship, the LG G2. The LG G2 is an impressive combination of uncompromising power and intuitive design, resulting in a user experience that I’ve found to be one of the best I’ve seen on any of the recent flagships.
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iPhone speed test video from first-gen to 5S
Every time a new iPhone is released, we often hear how better it is in terms of software features, design, and—most important of all—performance. But just how fast are the newer iPhones from the previous generations? Check out this iPhone speed test video to find out.
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Sharp Mebius Pad revealed: Windows 8, 10.1-inch display, Intel Bay Trail chip, water resistant
The time has come for a Windows 8 tablet to finally outmatch the pixel-rich Retina display of the iPad. First unveiled at the CEATEC show in Japan, the new Sharp Mebius Pad touts a 10.1-inch IGZO panel, whose 2560-by-1600 resolution translates to a pixel density of 299ppi.
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Grab a free Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with Smart’s All-In 2500, Unli 2000 data plans
Smart subscribers with a craving for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can now get the phablet for free through the carrier’s All-In or Unlimited postpaid data plans.
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Valve unveils Steam Controller, OS, Machines
After showing off Steam OS and Steam Machines, Valve recently revealed the last component it needs to invade the living room: the Steam Controller.
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iPad 5, iPad mini 2 rumor roundup
The Apple rumor mill just keeps rolling. Since everything about the new iPhones is out in the open now, the focus has shifted towards the iPad 5 and iPad mini 2. Apple’s tablets are expected to be unveiled next month, with notable changes to reignite their wow factor to consumers.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Drop Test Video
Wanna see something that’ll make you cringe? Head on over to the video of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 drop test. I did. It’s rare (nay, almost impossible) for any smartphone to survive a drop test unscathed (i.e. pick it back up almost pristine). Even those with metal casings don’t match up to the power of […]
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Acer Iconia W4 Windows 8 Tablet with Display and Processor Spotted
When Acer released the Iconia W3 not long ago, it was met positively. Not surprising, since the combination of a sub-10-inch form factor (the only one for Windows 8), long battery life, decent specs, and an affordable price tag (especially considering it comes with MS Office) truly makes it a winner.
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Amazon refreshes Kindle Fire HD, launches Kindle Fire HDX tablets
The Kindle Fire line of tablets has been thus far one of the most successful Android devices on the market. With this year’s upcoming models—an upgraded Kindle Fire HD and the 7- and 8.9-inch models of Fire HDX—it looks like Amazon will continue to solidify its lead.
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Bill Gates says Ctrl-Alt-Del key combo was a mistake
In a recent interview at Harvard University, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates admitted that the Ctrl-Alt-Del key sequence of logging into a Windows computer was a mistake despite its good intentions.
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Major PH banks to hike ATM withdrawal fees
In an effort to curb escalating service costs, certain banks in the Philippines plan to increase transaction fees in their automated teller machines (ATMs).