I see these drop tests as necessary evil. On one hand, it’s heartbreaking to see such an awesome phone bite the dust. But then again, the scenario of these kinds of tests fall under the “things likely to happen” category. So it’s good to know how well or badly the phone will fare.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
Samsung Galaxy J announced in Japan
Another variant of Samsung’s latest Galaxy S4 flagship is now official. Known as the Samsung Galaxy J, this 5-inch smartphone is headed for NTT Docomo and comes with specs tailored for the Japanese market.
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LG G Pro Lite is Officially Announced
LG announced an entry level version of their LG G Pro phablet, the unimaginatively named LG Pro Lite. The “Lite” in the name means that it’s light on features, as it still sports a 5.5″ screen. Other specs include a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, and 8GB internal storage, an 8-megapixel rear camera complemented by […]
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DTC Mobile’s Astroid GT5S Junior, GT6X Speed 2G entry-level Android phones now available
If you want to buy a new smartphone without having to squander some big bucks, then DTC Mobile has you covered. The new Astroid GT5S Junior is an entry-level, dual-SIM Android smartphone that will only cost you Php1,988. For better features, you can also opt for the Astroid GT6X Speed 2G for only Php3,490.
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Google Introduced the New HP Chromebook 11
Chrome OS was one of those technologies that made me go “WHYYYYYY???” when it was first announced. Maybe it was because I (and a lot of people) was expecting a more traditional Linux flavor, Google-style. Or maybe it was because I couldn’t see the value of an operating system that’s usable only when it’s online.
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Cherry Mobile Announces the new Budget-Friendly Cherry Mobile LIFE, And All Is Good
Cherry Mobile just announced via their Facebook page their new budget phone, the Cherry Mobile LIFE. The announcement is unfortunately light on details, but we do know the following specs we got from a Cherry Mobile rep.
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Find the best routes in Metro Manila with Sakay.ph
Are you unable to find your way in the confusing urban area that is Metro Manila? There’s no shame in that. This metropolitan region is so big that getting lost is inevitable. Fortunately for tourists and newcomers, there’s the new Sakay.ph website that can help find the best routes for places.
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Lenovo A516: dual SIM, dual core processor, 4.2 Jelly Bean, Php5,999
Lenovo Mobile Philippines recently showed off on Facebook its all-rounder smartphone, the new Lenovo A516, with an affordable price of just Php5,999.
Posted inAudio, Telecoms
Buy Products from Amazon using Globe GCash AMEX
I was curious how the Globe GCash American Express work on international online stores so I tried it last month. I will share my experience on my purchase of two Sony headphones which arrived two weeks ago.
Posted inHands-on, Spotlight
#TechThrowbackThursday Nokia 6630 – One of Last Decade’s Best
Following one of the hottest digital trends today, we are proud to bring you a slight enhancement to the trend for Geeks out there. This will be the first of many; this is not going to be weekly, though, of a series of #throwbacks covering technologies of yesteryear.
Posted inAndroid, Reviews
Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z Review
Today, one of the more important factor of a phone is display. Currently, the battle between the international giants have reached up to the amazing 1080p displays. While having a great display is something all of us want, not all of us can afford such luxury as current International flagship phones costs more or less […]
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Samsung Announces the Galaxy Round! The First Phone to Use the Flexible Display!
Finally, after weeks of leaks, Samsung has confirmed and announced the Galaxy Round! It’s about to go on sale tomorrow in South Korea. Unfortunately, there’s no word yet on when it’ll be available in the global market, and at what price.
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares
Clash of Clans Finally Arrives on Google Play Store
One thing I like about real time strategy games is that their large, immersive and addictive. They’re huge time suckers that can magically eat up half your productivity. However, when you think of real time strategy games, you normally associate them with the PC platform, not a mobile device like your phone.
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Fujitsu Arrow Tab FJT21 revealed: Android 4.2, LTE, Snapdragon 800, fingerprint sensor
Apple sure does know how to reinvent an old tech and make it crazy popular. That said, the TouchID fingerprint sensor in the iPhone 5S generated so much buzz that competition are following suit. One of them is the new Fujitsu Arrow Tab FJT21, perhaps the first commercial Android tablet with a fingerprint scanner.
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Tapatalk is now free! Tapatalk HD becomes the Paid Version, Renamed Tapatalk Pro!
Good news for those holding out to buy Tapatalk! There’s now a FREE version, alongside the paid version. Previously, the app came in two flavors, both paid. The standard Tapatalk app was previously $2.99 and was geared toward smartphones, although it came with an outdated UI hearkening back to the Gingerbread days, and there’s the Tapatalk […]