One of the good things of having an Android smartphone (or other devices running on Google’s mobile operating system) is the ability to share its mobile data connection with your computer. This guide will show you how to use this technique, also known as Android tethering.
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How to disable cellular data usage for certain apps in iOS 7
Are you using cellular data more than you’re supposed to? Luckily for iPhone users, there’s a setting in iOS 7 that lets you disable cellular data usage on apps you specify.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Lenovo A269i: 3.5-inch display, 1GHz dual-core CPU, dual-SIM, Php2,799
Lenovo has unveiled its most affordable smartphone for this year—the Lenovo A269i. This new handset will only set consumers back Php2,799 (SRP), but it also offers low-end specs: 1GHz dual-core processor, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and a small touchscreen.
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Video: The Sony Playstation gaming console through the years
Here’s a nostalgic video for all of you PlayStation fanboys. Sony’s venture into the gaming console industry started in 1994 with the launch of the first PlayStation. So much has changed since then.
Posted inTech News, Telecoms
Globe’s latest iPhone launch becomes a charity event
Globe Telecom has broken from its iPhone launch tradition of extravagance and instead delivered “a simpler and more meaningful” event intended to raise awareness for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
O+ Fab Turbo: 6-inch IPS LCD, quad-core processor, 4.2 Jelly Bean, dual-SIM, Php13,955
The more affordable option of O+ USA’s two upcoming models in the quadcore Fab smartphone series, the new O+ Fab Turbo is a 6-inch phablet powered by Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It’s aimed for the mid-range market with a price tag of just Php13,995.
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O+ Fab Elite: 6.5-inch IPS LCD, quad-core processor, 4.2 Jelly Bean, dual-SIM, Php18,995
The O+ Fab Elite is one of two new additions to the Fab series of affordable phablets. For just Php18,995, this “Ultimate Fone + Tab in 1” device touts a large screen, quad-core processor, dual-SIM configuration, and more.
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A small phone with big memory: O+ 8.52 gets double internal storage, cheap price remains the same
One of the finest and more affordable smartphones running on Android Jelly Bean has just gotten better. With the internal storage now double in capacity, the O+ 8.52 smartphone has become a more practical choice for the budget-conscious. It’s price remains at the sweet spot of just Php5,995.
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Acer Chromebook C720 revamped: $50 cheaper, same impressive specs
Already considered affordable when last announced, the revamped Acer Chromebook C720 has even gone cheaper and yet offers similar specs than its previous version.
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Shoot First, Ask Questions Later with the Nokia Refocus!
Or, to be more precise, shoot first and refocus later. A couple of days ago, Nokia have released the app that will most probably change everything. As the name and my earlier introduction implies, the Nokia Refocus app allows you to change the focused subject in your photo after you’ve taken the picture.
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Beyond Innovations to hold warehouse sale event on Nov 16-22
Local audio electronics distributor Beyond Innovations will be launching a warehouse sale on November 16 to 22, offering as much as 90% discounts on select items.
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Motorola Moto G budget phone: 4.5-inch display, Snapdragon 400, 1GB RAM, 5MP camera
Motorola has announced its intentions to become a dominant force in the low-end smartphone market. That plan will be carried out in the form of the inexpensive Motorola Moto G smartphone, a wallet-friendly device with a 4.5-inch 720p display and quad-core Snapdragon 400 CPU for just $179.
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Clash of Clans: How to link your iOS and Android device
I’ve just started playing Clash of Clans and, so far, I’m really enjoying the game. If you’ve recently switched to Android from an iOS device and want to continue where you left off, there’s an easy way to import your progress.
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Lenovo Vibe Z: Snapdragon 800, 5.5-inch 1080p display, dual-SIM, 2GB RAM
Setting itself apart by sporting a Snapdragon 800 processor (instead of the MediaTek chips that Lenovo usually employs in its devices), the Lenovo Vibe Z is an upcoming smartphone with dual-SIM functionality and runs a custom Android-based ROM.
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Globe, Smart, and Sun Offer Free Local and International SMS to People Affected By Yolanda
Via a joint press statement today, Smart, Sun, and Globe have offered 25 free SMS per day for five days. Those can be used for local text messages across all networks. In addition to that, here is also an allocation for international SMS.