Prices of the latest smartphones in the Philippines just keep getting cheaper. For instance, you can get the new MyPhone Agua Rain 2G – a dual-core CPU-equipped, entry-level Android phone running on 4.2.2 Jelly Bean – for only Php1,988.
Posted inPromos, Telecoms
Smart, Talk ‘N Text, and Sun Get Cozy With Waze!
Two things that make people wary with online navigation are concerns about mobile data charges, and spotty signal in some areas. While we’re a long way from never having to experience the latter, Smart made it one step closer on fixing the former.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
LG G Pad 8.3 To Roll Out in SK, 30 More Countries By Year’s End
LG have announced via their official blog that their new entry into the tablet party, the LG G Pad 8.3, will go on sale in South Korea next week, October 14 to be exact. It will be sold directly online as well as in malls and other shops in the country.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Dell Venue 7 and Venue 8 budget Android tablets announced
Do you still remember the Dell Streak? It’s okay if you don’t, as it was a notable flop. Perhaps with lessons learned, Dell seems ready to take another shot at the Android tablet arena by announcing the new Dell Venue 7 and Venue 8.
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares
Save the Snail – App Overview and Game Review
If you happen to like solving puzzles and using strategy as you play, then you might like the new app Save the Snail. The challenges the game offers are aplenty and stimulating. Hone your logical prowess and see if you’re the hero of these, um, lovely snails.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Archos Announced New Tablets for the Platinum Family: 80b, 101, and 97b Platinum HD
Archos have been trying to gain more foothold in the Androidsphere. Until earlier this year, they concentrated solely on budget tablets and phones. When they released their Platinum line this year, they’re poised on taking on the higher end brands. A couple of days ago, they announced three new tablets for the line.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Dual-SIM Galaxy Note 3 launched
In a very expected Note (hehe), Samsung has launched a dual SIM version of their increasingly popular Galaxy Note 3 phablet. I said expected because other phones in the Galaxy line get the same treatment shortly after their release.
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares
Good News and Bad News: Plants vs Zombies 2!
Finally! After debuting in iOS a couple of months ago, and soft-launching in China for Android a couple of weeks ago, Plants vs Zombies 2 finally arrives to the Google Play Store a few days ago! And, of course, that’s the good news.
Posted inTech News, Telecoms
Globe reveals mySUPERPLAN with Samsung Galaxy Note 3
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is finally available as a bundled device for Globe’s mySUPERPLAN, with various monthly payment options offering the device for either a monthly cash-out or free.
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares, Spotlight
App Spotlight: SwiftKey Keyboard for Android
One of the reasons why I absolutely love Android is because of the crazy amounts of customization you can do, even if you aren’t rooted. You don’t want the launcher? Change it. You feel you want more on your Contacts? There’s an app for that, too.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
MyPhone Agua RAIN 3G is a budget Android phone with anti-theft technology
MyPhone has recently added a new smartphone to its portfolio of affordable Android devices. Priced at only Php2,988, the MyPhone Agua RAIN 3G is one of the company’s cheap yet exciting devices.
Posted inTech News
Asus Memo Pad HD 7 now available in the Philippines, starts at Php6,995
While it certainly took its time since first getting unveiled back in June, the Asus Memo Pad HD 7 is finally available in the Philippines, with prices starting at only Php6,995.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
Torque Droidz Blast X Features, Specs, Price, Availability
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. […]