We’ve previously previewed a trio of handsets from O+ USA, the O+ 8.31z, O+ 8.36z, and O+ 8.37. We were able to secure two of these for review, one of which is the topic of this article: The O+ 8.31z.
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Homeward bound: Lost Indian boy returns home using Google Earth
There’s a new Google Maps ad, and it’s based on a true story. After 25 years of being away from his family, an Indian man found his way home by means of Google Earth.
Posted inComputers, Tech News
Lenovo Miix2: 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet with Intel Bay Trail-T processor
A new tablet running Windows 8.1 is on the horizon. Known as the Lenovo Miix2, it’s a new 8-inch follow-up to the original Mixx slate and is powered by an Intel Bay Trail-T quad-core processor. The SRP? Only $299.
Posted inAndroid, Hands-on
Hands-on Review: Gionee Pioneer P2
Not too long ago, Gionee launched their flagship phone, the Gionee Elife E6 (read our review here). However, it’s not only the flagship phone that they introduced here in the Philippines. They’ve also introduced the entry level Gionee Pioneer P6. Understandably, it has much more modest specs than that of the Elife E6.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
CloudFone Thrill 400QX offers two batteries in one package
Now, here’s a piece of news we don’t hear every day. The upcoming CloudFone Thrill 400QX smartphone offers not just one, but two batteries in one package. There’s also a 4-inch IPS display, Android 4.1, and quad-core Qualcomm CPU, to boot.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
Google Nexus 5 surfaces on Play Store, to sell 16GB version for $349
There’s still no official word from Google yet, but its new Nexus 5 smartphone has seemingly appeared in the Play Store.
Posted inPhotography, Tech News
Sony Alpha 7, 7R full-frame cameras now official
Sony has finally taken the wraps off of its two new mirrorless cameras, the Alpha 7 and 7R. Catering to the professional market, both models tout huge full-frame sensors and a number of interchangeable lenses. They’re remarkably high-end in a form factor that’s smaller than the competition.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Cherry Mobile Superion Discover: 7-inch display, Android Jelly Bean, 3G, Php3,999
Cherry Mobile has recently unveiled two new additions to its Superion of text- and call-capable series of tablets. Priced Php1,000 less than its bigger brother, the new Cherry Mobile Superion Discover touts a 7-inch display, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, and 3G connectivity for only Php3,999.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Cherry Mobile Superion Voyager: 8-inch XGA display, 3G, dual-core processor, Php4,999
Cherry Mobile will soon be revealing everything about its Superion series of tablets. The bigger of the two, the new Cherry Mobile Superion Voyager is an 8-inch slate with XGA resolution, 3G connectivity, and a dual-core processor for only Php4,999.
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares, Internet
Play old school Super Mario Bros. for free in your browser
After hours of working, I bet you’d like to take a break. How about spending some time playing old-school Super Mario Bros.? There’s no need to grab your vintage Nintendo Famicom console from the attic, because you can play the game right in your favorite web browser.
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Qualcomm Zeroth Processor: One Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap For The Terminators!
Qualcomm needs no introduction (I hope). They’re a key player in the mobile tech world, what with their uber excellent Snapdragon processor being at the heart of a lot of smartphones and tablets. Heck, even Google’s Nexus shifted to Qualcomm’s processors.
Posted inTech News, Windows Phone
Third Software Update for Windows Phone 8 To Come Out, What’s New?
Well, this is a pleasant surprise! Not long after we got the Amber update (or, most of us, anyway. Adam informed me that Lumia 520 owners still haven’t had the Amber rollout, boo MS!), it’s been announced in the official developers blog that a new batch of updates is underway.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
HTC One Max: 5.9-inch Full HD Display, Snapdragon 600 CPU, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
HTC have just announced the biggest brother in the One Family (the other members being the original HTC One and HTC One Mini), the HTC One Max . Being the big brother, it comes with a gargantuan 5.9″ display, making it the family’s phablet contender. Much of the specs, however, is borrowed from HTC One.
Posted inAndroid
Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update Firmware now available
An Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update is now available to download for all geeky Galaxy S4 users. The roadmap which was leaked late last month was true after all, as a leaked test firmware can now be installed on certain S4 variants.
Posted inTech Rumors
LG G Flex Alleged Render Surfaces
And the rumor mill keeps spinning! To be fair, this phone has been rumored and, most importantly, hinted at by LG themselves long before Samsung’s Galaxy Round was even announced.