If you’re dumping your iOS devices for ones powered by Android, you might encounter one annoying problem: disappearing texts sent by friends still using iDevices. The bug has been known for some time already, and yet Apple remains negligent on providing a fix. It’s no wonder a former iPhone owner is now suing the company.
Posted inTech News, Telecoms
Smart exclusively offers LG G2 mini LTE under All-In Plan 1200
The LG G2 mini LTE is now available in the Philippines as an exclusive postpaid offering by Smart Communications. It’s one of the cheaper 4G options in the country for just Php1,200 a month.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech Rumors
Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime rumor roundup
Samsung has yet to hold an official announcement, but a new premium smartphone is already making rounds on the Internet. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime is rumored to be even more powerful than the current S5 flagship. Here is what we think we know so far.
Posted inTech News, Windows Phone
Nokia Lumia 630 Launches in the Philippines!
With the launch of the anticipated Windows Phone 8.1,Nokia have just launched the first device to use it. Curiously, it’s not a high end phone but the budget-friendly Lumia 6xx family, specifically the Nokia Lumia 630. Spec-wise, it’s an incremental update to the Lumia 620:
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
HTC One mini 2 unveiled
Because the One (M8) can be a tad too big a phone to some users, the HTC One mini 2 is born. It’s got many of the same specs that its big brother has, but of course in a smaller form.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
Sony Xperia A2 is official, looks like a Z1 Compact
The Sony Xperia A2 has been made official. It’s a 4.3-inch smartphone with a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage.
Posted inAndroid, Hands-on, Smartphones
Kata M1 Quick Hands-on Impressions
Kata Digital may be one of the smaller budget phone brands here in the Philippines, but that isn’t stopping them from carving out a niche for themselves in the local market. I was able to bring home a review unit of their latest phone, the Kata M1, after I and a bunch of other bloggers […]
Posted inPromos, Smartphones
Starmobile Big Time Promo begins tomorrow, offers heavy discounts on phablets
Starting tomorrow, Starmobile will be offering big discounts on many of its phablets. As much as Php2,000 in savings per unit awaits!
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
O+ Air octa-core smartphone: what we know so far
Though a bit late to the party, O+ USA will soon be launching its first smartphone that’s powered by an octa-core processor. Its name? The O+ Air.
Posted inTech News, Telecoms
Globe drops UnliSurf, SuperSurf in postpaid plans, offers GoSurf instead
Globe appears to be phasing it out its unlimited Internet service in favor of plans that are more transparent in data allocation. As such, new subscribers to the telecom’s postpaid plans will be offered with GoSurf.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
Motorola Moto G with 4G LTE announced
Motorola’s most successful smartphone to date is getting a 4G-capable variant. The Motorola Moto G with 4G LTE is still the same great budget phone, but it now sports the fastest connectivity speeds enjoyed by high-end smartphones.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
Motorola Moto E revealed, because the Moto G wasn’t cheap enough
Move over, Moto G. There’s a new budget Motorola device in town. Leaked ahead of its London announcement, the new Motorola Moto E is the company’s most affordable yet.
Posted inLaptops, Tech News
Archos Arcbook unveiled: a portable netbook powered by Android
Archos has unleashed a new product, one that runs Android in a netbook form factor. The new Archos Arcbook boasts a full keyboard and trackpad for productivity, while its 10.1-inch display is touch-enabled for versatility a la a tablet.
Posted inComparison, Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy S5 vs HTC One (M8) vs Sony Xperia Z2
If you visit any mall, and you’ll probably see stores already selling prominent flagship smartphones this year, namely, the Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia Z2, and HTC One (M8). All three are no doubt sophisticated, high-end devices. Which should you choose? Here are what the critics are generally saying.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
Spigen Philippines opens shop at SM North Edsa
Spigen, maker of sleek accessories for popular mobile devices, has its made its presence known in the Philippines by opening a new kiosk at SM North Edsa.