Friday, November 7, 2014

Huawei Ascend Mate 7 - Battery Smartphone King?

Villman just announced that they are taking pre-orders for Huawei Ascend Mate 7.


This monster of a smartphone from its huge 6 inch FHD In-Cell LTPS Display boasting 83% Screen-to-Body Resolution with only 2.9mm bezel. On the looks side it does resembles HTC One Max with its matte metal finish, curvature and accentual lines including the placement of camera and fingerprint sensor.

For its internals, powering the device is Hisilicon Kirin 925 Octa-Core Processor with Mali-T628 Graphic Card. With Villman, it has the 3GB RAM and 32GB Phone Storage variant.

Employs a 13MP Back camera f/2.0 aperture 5-piece aspherical lens and 4th Gen Sony BSI sensor supported with LED Flash as well as 5MP front camera that will sure produce improved output in pictures or videos even in low light.



Below the camera is a fingerprint scanner with one-touch unlock no need other buttons to press.

For connectivity, fast LTE data is supported well if your network won't limit you that is. You do have WiFi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. MicroUSB port for charging and pc syncing.



On the software side, it runs on Android KitKat with the new EMUI 3.0 on top. It embraces soft button icons of Android Lolipop. Some of you might not be familiar, it is like iOS where the absence of App Drawer with all apps and widgets are on the homescreen. You have Themes and be able to download online to customized the overall look from homescreen, lockscreen, icons, wallpaper and sounds. If you want quick and easy, Simple UI is best for easy breezy simple-to-use interface. A security app that controls permissions including other from network firewall and spam calls and messages.



Moving to Ascend Mate 7, most prominent feature which is its 4100mAh battery that last for 2 days on moderate use of course but is a rare feat in the realm of smartphone industry. It should last more with Power-Saving app on board with modes that depends on your usage and if your running low and need for just call and emergencies then Ultra-Power saving mode will surely save you. Oh if you are wonder, it supports ultra fast charging.

I have the old orginal Ascend Mate and believe battery life is just incomparable. With the Ascend Mate 7 good becomes better with better display, high powered cpu, upgraded camera but one complaint is that Huawei is poor in terms of software and updates. The Ascend Mate 7 is a powerhouse nevertheless because it last longer than other devices in the market.

Priced at 27,888 Pesos. If you are on HSBC then you can get it on installment basis. So what you waiting for Pre-Order if you want! Look Here

Found the Ascend Mate 7 32GB 3GB RAM at Lazada Philippines at 27,890.
Look Here:
Huawei Ascend Mate 7 


Specs Summary
Operation System
Android™ 4.4/HUAWEI Emotion UI 3.0

Display
6” FHD In-Cell LTPS
Screen,1080p (1920 x 1080), 368PPI
16M colors

CPU
Hisilicon Kirin 925
4x1.8GHz + 4x1.3GHz + 1x230MHz

Memory
RAM : 3 GB
ROM : 32 GB

Camera
13 Mega pixel Camera ,1080p video recording/1080p video playback;F2.0;
5 Mega pixel HD front Camera

Network
LTE FDD Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28(Aphase)
LTE TDD Band 40
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100/AWS MHZ
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHZ

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ with Wi-Fi Direct support
BT4.0
GPS/A-GPS/Glonass
MicroUSB (High Speed USB)

Sensors
Gyroscope
Proximity
Accelerometer
Compass
Hall
Fingerprint

Video
Video Codec: MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, RV7-10, Xvid, WMV9
Video File Format: *.3gp, *.mp4, *.m4a, *.rm, *.rmvb, *.wmv
Image Codec: PNG, GIF (Static only), JPEG, BMP
Image File Format: *.png, *.gif (Static only), *.jpeg, *.bmp
3.5mm headset

Audio
Audio: MP3、MIDI、AMR-NB、AMR-WB、AAC、AAC+、eAAC+、PCM、WMA
Video: H.263、H.264、MPEG-4、MOV、ASF、RM、RMVB
Picture: PNG、GIF、JPEG、BMP、WEBP、WBMP
3.5 Audio Jack
1080P Video out

Battery
4100mAh(TYP.)/4000mAh(Rated)

Size
157.0mm x 81.0mm x 7.9mm
About 185g (including the battery)

In the box
Handset×1
Headset×1
Charger×1
USB cable×1
Quick Start Guide×1
Safety Information×1
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Taiwan Excellence: Excellent Lifestyles in the Philippines


The Taiwan Government through Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT), R.O.C. Taiwan, and implemented by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) had launched the Taiwan Excellence Campaign. This campaign set to distinguished Taiwanese Own Brand Manufacturing (OBM) companies and their products and services certified with seal of excellence symbolizing innovation and high caliber value and quality.

As part of the MOEA 5 year Image Enhancement Plan in the 1980’s to develop Taiwan local industries to be globally competitive, the Taiwan Excellence award was established in 1992.

Taiwanese brands and their wares from all industry - Consumer and Enterprise, IT, Fashion, Culture and the Arts, Sports, Education, Transportation, and among others are scrutinized by international panel of judges on criteria of design, quality, marketing, research and development. After scores have been tallied and have been carefully evaluated, a selection of 30 winners of which 10 serves as Gold Awardees and the rest are Finalist and Silver Awardees will carry the Taiwan Excellence Seal and will be recognized with highest distinctions.



In the Philippines, the campaign has been launched in number of events and roadshows to help Filipinos recognize these excellent and award winning brands and products. The campaign is now on full swing with a slogan of "Excellent Lifestyles" bringing the latest Taiwanese Products in ICT, Transportation and Leisure, Home and Living, Living Appliance and Health Care as endorsed by Filipino celebrity Iya Villania Arellano.

With ICT, Taiwan has been a forefront in development in personal computing, smartphones, storage, network devices and other devices. A strong R&D, branding and comprehensive supply chain have helped built the foundations for thriving companies. Notable names like Acer, Asus, MSI, Gigabyte, Genius for PC market and HTC serves as household name in smartphone industry. For Network, familiar brands D-Link and Edimax come to mind. Silicon Power, ADATA, Apacer and PQi makes up its strong storage portfolio. The Best and Innovative Technological products that has made its way to the Philippines.



Taiwan is the 9th largest export and 3rd largest import partner with our country as well as 7th largest foreign investor. With the campaign, this should strengthen our ties more as well as improve bilateral and economic relations.

Taiwan Excellence will showcase 56 top quality brands - 175 different products. Organized events, Promotions and other activities awaits. For more details visit their facebook page www.facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.ph or  www.taiwanexcellence.com.tw/ph.

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Starmobile UP Goes Mini and Lite

Here are two new affordable devices from Starmobile - the UP Mini and UP Lite!




Starting off with UP Mini with most modest specs with a 4.5 inch display powered by 1.3GHz Mediatek MT6582 Quad-Core Processor coupled with 512MB RAM and 4GB Internal Storage with MicrSD card slot for expansion.

8MP BIS primary back with LED Flash and VGA front camera for its optical features.

Battery is at 1550mAh energy pack that should last you half the day of moderate use.

Starmobile UP Mini is priced for 3,690 Pesos

If need a more storage and memory, then UP Lite might interest you.

UP Lite also at 4.5 inch Display powered by the same 1.3GHz Quad-Core Mediatek chipset but comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB Internal storage (expandable).

Primary camera is stiill at 8MP BSI with LED Flash and for its front it packs a bigger 2MP BSI for high quality and clear outputs.

Battery is at 1650mAh so minimal difference and should be comparable with Mini.

Starmobile UP Lite is slated to sell for 4,890 Pesos
For both devices, runs the latest Android KitKat with Starmobile value-added applications. Standard connectivity as WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS and for Data HSPA+/3G WCDMA. Dual SIM / Dual Standby with 2 Regular SIM for UP Mini and 1 Regular 1 MicroSIM for UP Lite.

I like it when you have choices but then seems the two overlaps other Starmobile device like Sky, Roar including Quest and UP in terms of specs and price. Anyways, still the two formidable alternates that may serve as a backup when stocks come and go this Christmas season.

Specs Summary
UP Mini
4.5 inch Display
1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
Mediatek MT6582
Mali400-MP2 GPU
512MB RAM
4GB Internal Storage
Expandable via microSD
8MP BSI Back Camera
with LED Fllash
VGA Front Camera
HSPA+/3G
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS
1550mAh

UP Lite
4.5 inch Display
1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
Mediatek MT6582
Mali400-MP2 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via microSD
8MP BSI Back Camera
with LED Fllash
2MP Front Camera
HSPA+/3G
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS
1650mAh
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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime - Well Balanced Selfie Smartphone

Samsung Mobile Philippines announce the arrival of the Galaxy Grand Prime.



The new Galaxy Grand Prime comes in simplistic design with chrome frame at only 8.6mm thick that houses a decent 5 inch qHD TFT Display. Powering the device is the new A53 1.2Ghz Quad-Core Snapdragon 410 with Adreno 306 graphics complimented by 1GB RAM and 8GB Internal storage that can be expanded via microSD Slot.

Packs the standard connectivity feature such as WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS (with Beiduo). HSPA+/3G WCDMA for its data connection. Features 2 Micro-Sim slots so meaning it is a Dual-SIM and Dual Standby handset.



For its optics, it features a 8MP primary back camera with LED flash. The main selling point of the Galaxy Grand Prime is its 5MP front camera with 85 degrees wide-angle to get more into your selfies or groufies as well as best with video chats providing to be best Selfie smartphone.



Software-wised you get Android KitKat out of the box and of course with Samsung own UI, apps and optimizations. More fun needs more juice and that is covered by the 2600mAh battery.

Samsung is very quick to respond to the competitive market with its Galaxy Grand Prime. It offers brand new wares in the form of latest Snapdragon chip set and riding on the selfie trend with a dedicated wide angle front camera balanced with more power and so indeed a very dependable selfie smartphone. It's early Christmas present for narcissist and selfie lovers for only 9,990 Pesos.

Looking for one? Try here: Nationwide Delivery!
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (Grey)
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (White)

Specs Summary
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Android 4.4 KitKat
5 inch qHD TFT Display
1.2GHz Quad-Core A53 Processor
Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
Adreno 306 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 64GB
8MP Back Camera
with LED Flash
5MP Wide-Angled Front Camera
HSPA+/WCDMA 3G
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth 4
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS, Beidou
2600mAh Battery
9,990.00
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

LG G3 Stylus and G3 Beat - Specs, Price, Philippines

LG Mobile Philippines introduces their new addition to the G3 line - G3 Stylus and G3 Beat.

The two are affordable alternatives to G3 and retains the premium quality and essential features of the flagship. Curved and Arc shaped design provide a better grip plus metallic skin exudes that executive feel, for mid-ranger smartphones Beat and Stylus looks like royalty.



The G3 Stylus as the name suggest brings note-taking feature with its stylus pen. Comes with massive 5.5 inch IPS LCD but at only qHD resolution and powered by 1.3GHz Mediatek MT6582 Quad-Core Processor.



On the other hand, the G3 Beat sports a better display with a 5 inch HD IPS LCD Display and a more fitting 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 Quad-Core Processor.

Both have 1GB RAM for memory and 8GB Internal storage with MicroSD Slot for storage expansion.


For its optics, Stylus has 13MP versus 8MP primary rear on Beat while having same 1.3MP Front Camera.  They inherited the G3 Laser Auto-Focus with OIS+ feature which gives accurate and blur-free outputs as well as Touch and Shoot to capture moments at an instant.

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS serves its standard connectivity and for data HSPA+ and 3G frequency. G3 Beat supports Low Energy with its Bluetooth while Stylus is a Dual SIM/ Dual Standby Handset.

Battery backup is great with G3 Stylus with 3000mAh and Beat with 2540mAh. Run the latest Android KitKat 4.4.2 with LG own UI and experience on top with QuickMemo+ and Knock Code.

The Question which one is better? well in my opinion, G3 Beat wins with better display and internals while Stylus has a upper hand in terms of camera. Price is also a factor wherein G3 Beat is priced at only 13,990 versus 16,990 G3 Stylus. It's LG G3 line after all so I guess design and features which is unique plays more on their pricing. However, with Stylus with Mediatek Processor could have a more desirable price cut even if it comes with a stylus.



If you wanted the G3 but still want to save then G3 Stylus and G3 Beat are clear option for you. The G3 Stylus is great when enjoy memo taking with your own hand style while Beat offers a compact all-around smartphone. The two shall standout with their distinct arced curvatures and offers top of the line functionality. LG still manages to be competitive with Stylus and Beat.

See LG Post here.

Specs Summary

LG G3 Stylus
Android 4.4.2 KitKat
5.5 inch qHD IPS LCD Display
1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
Mediatek MT6582
Mali-400MP2 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 32GB
13MP Rear Camera
Laser Auto-Focus with OIS+
1.3MP Front Camera
HSPA+/3G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS
3000mAh Battery
16,990 Pesos

LG G3 Stylus
Android 4.4.2 KitKat
5 inch HD IPS LCD Display
1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
Adreno 305 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 64GB
8MP Rear Camera
Laser Auto-Focus with OIS+
1.3MP Front Camera
HSPA+/3G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0 LE
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS
2540mAh Battery
13,990 Pesos
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Monday, November 3, 2014

Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 Thin and Metal Specs, Price, Philippines

Not just for flagships but Samsung is also implementing metallic body for their midrange phones starting with their new Galaxy A5  and Galaxy A3. This great move considering that their phones has been criticize for being too plasticky and with a slump of their sales, things need to change for the better.

Thin is certainly IN in the tech world and so Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 follows with 6.7mm and 6,9mm waistline respectively.

Galaxy A5

The A5 sports a 5 inch HD while A3 has a 4.5 qHD AMOLED Display. Both devices are powered by 1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (some points to Snapdragon 410  but still needs to be confirmed.) coupled with 16GB Internal storage. In terms of memory, the A5 has 2GB and 1GB for A3. A microSD slot is available for storage expansion. Runs Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box.

For connectivity, the two are blessed with ultra-fast LTE plus the regular WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. Other than those, is yet to be announced.

Camera features are also focused to be competitive with the Galaxy A5 at 13MP and Galaxy A3 at 8MP supported with Flash. Seems Samsung is also keen on riding on the Selfie trend and so packing 5MP on these two comes with wide-angle selfies, landscape/panorama mode including Beauty Mode. GIF Animation has also been added to the mix to capture frame by frame action.
Galaxy A3
Interesting hues from black, white, gold, silver, pink and light blue to match your mood or style though not sure if all colors will be available.

Battery is at 2300mAh and 1900mAh for Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3.

Overall, a change in design and construction is great move for the Galaxy line coming from an all plastic that have haunted reviews one after another on their phones. As I come to hold the Galaxy Alpha, the change lift their devices on premium level. With the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3, Samsung is ready to compete and bring high grade experience to more consumers.

Surprisingly, cmkcellphones.com priced the Galaxy A5 at 18,990 and Galaxy A3 at 15,990. I find it fair for the A3 though not the A5 but its Samsung so you be assured of accessories and service where ever you are.

So what you think? Its Now Officially Available!
Look Here:
Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB Black
Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB White

Samsung Galaxy A5 16GB Gold
Samsung Galaxy A5 16GB Black
Samsung Galaxy A5 16GB White

Products Specifications​

Samsung Galaxy A5
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
5.0” HD Super AMOLED Display
1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
2GB RAM
16GB Internal memory
Expandable via MicroSD slot up to 64GB
13MP AF Rear Camera
with LED Flash
5.0MP Front Camera
Camera Modes: Wide Selfie, Rear-cam Selfie, Beauty Face Features
Video: H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VP8, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8
Playback : FHD(1920*1080) @ 30fps
Audio:
Codec: MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, AMR-NB/WB, FLAC, Vorbis(OGG), WAV
Network:
4G: LTE Cat4 (150/50Mbps)
3G: HSPA+ 42.2/5.76Mbps
Connectivity:
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth: 4.0(BLE, ANT+)
NFC (LTE version only)
A-GPS/ GLONASS
Additional Features
Ultra Power Saving Mode, Changeable Theme (Natural, Classic, Casual, Romantic), Private Mode, Multiscreen, Quick Connect
Sensor: Accelerometer, Proximity, Geo-magnetic, RGB ambient light, Hall Sensor
Dimension :139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7mm, 123g
Battery: 2,300 mAh

Samsung Galaxy A3
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
4.5” qHD Super AMOLED Display
1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
1GB RAM
16GB Internal memory
Expandable via Micro SD slot up to 64GB
8MP AF Back Camera with LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
Camera Features: Wide Selfie, Rear-cam Selfie, Beauty Face Features
Video: H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VP8, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8
Playback : FHD(1920*1080) @ 30fps
Audio:
Codec: MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, AMR-NB/WB, FLAC, Vorbis(OGG), WAV
Network
4G: LTE Cat4 (150/50Mbps)
3G: HSPA+ 42.2/5.76Mbps
Connectivity
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth: 4.0(BLE, ANT+)
NFC (LTE version only)
A-GPS/ GLONASS
Additional Features
Ultra Power Saving Mode, Changeable Theme (Natural, Classic, Casual, Romantic)
*Varies by markets
Sensor: Accelerometer, Proximity, Geo-magnetic, RGB ambient light, Hall Sensor
Dimension: 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9mm, 110.3g
Battery: 1,900 mAh
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Asus Zenfone 5 LTE

Asus popular Zenfone 5 gets ultra-fast LTE priced at 10,995.00!



Still at 5 inch HD IPS Display with Gorilla Glass 3 and runs Android KitKat with Asus Zen UI on top. There's also the 8MP primary back camera and 2MP front camera as enhanced with Asus PixelMaster.

To support LTE, Asus had to replace the Intel chipset for Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 Quad-Core Processor clocked at 1.2GHz and Dual-Sim capability has also been sacrificed so this is a SINGLE SIM (MicroSIM) only handset.

Other connectivity are present such as WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Higher band HSPA+ is also present if LTE is not yet within your area. Battery is at 2110mAh

The Zenfone 5 was a huge success with shortage of stocks across the country at present time. Some people hoped it packed LTE to compliment their Unli-Daw Data Plans and so with  Zenfone 5 LTE (A500KL) is clear answer to their needs. Lets just hope our Telecoms Industry can cope with the speed sales of smartphone industry.

So Want One? Head on over to Widget City!
Per Messaging with Widget City, they sell the 16GB variant with 2GB RAM Black Color.



Specs Summary
Android 4.4 KitKat with Zen UI
5 inch HD IPS Display
1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
Adreno 305 GPU
1GB/2GB RAM
8GB/16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
8MP Back Camera
With Flash
2MP Front Camera
Single MicroSIM
LTE/HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
2110mAh Battery
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Saturday, November 1, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Philippines Postpaid Plans and Price

Samsung Flagship Phablet finally comes to the Philippine shore.

As we reported on its announcement, the new Galaxy Note 4 now has a metal frame for better construction and build and elevate the brand to a more premium grade class.



As it is a flagship, it has the latest hardware. Display is at 5.7 inch still but now sport a Quad HD resolution Super AMOLED Display with Gorilla Glass 3. For the Philippine Market, two variants are offered one is with an Octa-Core Exynos 5433 (Smart) and the other with Quad-Core Snapdragon 805 (Globe). Memory is handled by 3GB RAM and for internal storage you get 32GB / 64GB options that is readily expandable via microSD up to 64GB.

Like the S5, it gets the fingerprint scanner, IR Blaster, and UV Light sensor. For health and fitness, heart-rate sensor plus SpO2 (blood oxygen) to fire up S Health application. MicroUSB 2.0 for power and data which supports Quick Charge and MHL 3.0 for plugin external display. It has complete set of advance connectivity features for its WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC including fast LTE. Battery is at 3220mAh and also has Ultra Saving Power Saving Mode.

Note-taking to higher level with Smart Selections, Photo Note and Other Advance S Pen features.

In terms of camera, 16MP Sony IMX240 Auto-Focus primary back camera which now has Smart Optical Image Stabilization and 3.7MP front-facing camera with f1.9 aperture for better output in low light. Selfie modes are added with 90-degree shooting angle or 120 degrees through "wide selfie".

So Want One? Globe offers the Snapdragon version while Smart offers the Octa-Core Exynos.

Here are the details for Globe Packages, Bundles and Plans.




Pre-Order Link Here >>>>> Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Order

For Smart:



If you don't want to get postpaid plan you might as well check your nearest Samsung dealers for SRP of 37,990.

If not? You could try here with Cash On Delivery Service and Delivers Nationwide!


Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Specifications:
AP2.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor 
1.9 GHz Octa-Core (1.9GHz Quad + 1.3GHz Quad-Core) Processor 
*May differ by country and carrier
Display5.7 inch (143.9mm) Quad HD Super AMOLED (2560 x 1440)
Memory32 GB Internal memory + micro SD slot (up to 64GB)
3GB RAM
CameraRear Facing: 16 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Smart OIS 
Front Facing: 3.7 Mega pixel camera with f1.9
Network2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE) : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz 
3G (HSPA+ 42Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
4G (LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps) or 4G (LTE Cat 6 300/50Mbps) 
* May differ by country and carrier
ConnectivityWiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (HT80) MIMO PCIe 
GPS / GLONASS / Beidu
NFC, Bluetooth® v 4.1 (BLE,ANT+)
IR LED (Remote Control), USB2.0, MHL 3.0
SensorGesture, Accelerometer, Geo-magnetic, Gyroscope, RGB,IR-LED 
Proximity, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Finger Scanner, 
UV, Heart Rate Monitoring, SpO2 (Dependent on market)
OSAndroid 4.4 (KitKat)
Dimension153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5mm, 176g
BatteryStandard battery, Li-ion 3,220mAh, 
Fast Charging (Adaptive Fast Charging & QC2.0)
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Spotted: Nokia Lumia 730 Made for Selfies

Nokia Lumia 730 Selfie Phone spotted for 11,500 Pesos!!! Just In, its Now Officially Available for only 11,990.


This new Lumia 730 is made for selfies boasting its 5MP Full HD Wide Angle with 22mm focal length Front Facing Camera. It's back camera is also highly capable at 6.7MP Carl Zeiss Optics with  f/1.9 aperture size that produces quality output even in low light.

The device houses a 4.7 inch 720p HD OLED Display enhanced with ClearBlack Technology, SuperSensitive Touch, High Brightness Mode, and Sunlight readability enhancements. Sturdy Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection. On its core is a 1.2GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 400 and Adreno 305 Graphics coupled with 1GB RAM and 8GB Internal Storage (expandable via microSD).



You do get WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC Connectivity. Lumia 730 is the 3G variant so if you want LTE, might wait for Lumia 735 to arrive. Battery is at 2200 mAh which should give you sufficient juice. On the software side it packs the latest Microsoft Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim that comes with tons of added features.

Color choices - Orange, Green, White and Grey.

The Lumia 730 is perfect for selfie addicts looking for better captures as well as great for skype with high quality video-chat. High Definition outputs deserves Enhanced HD Display and it packs strong internals to boot. Other than that, exclusive applications and ensured updates from Microsoft. Nokia Lumia 730 deserves a spot on Nokia camera portfolio but may also serve as memento for being one of the last device to carry the brand as it shift to being Microsoft Lumia.


So want one? It is available via cmkcellphones.com

Nokia Lumia 730/735
Specs Summary:
4.7 inch HD OLED display
ClearBlack Technology
Gorilla Glass 3
1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
Adreno 305 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 128GB
6.7MP Back Camera 
Carl Zeiss Optics 
f/1.9 aperture
With LED flash
1080p@30fps video recording
5MP front camera
f2.4 aperture
LTE (Lumia 735)
3G/HSPA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0 LE
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou
NFC
Dual-SIM, Dual Standby (Lumia 730) / Single Sim (Lumia 735)
Micro Sim
FM Radio
2220mAh Battery
11,500 PhP
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Friday, October 17, 2014

Apple iPad Mini 3 - Just Touch ID?

Here's is iPad Min 3!!!


This picture is just the one change that the iPad Mini 3 meaning it will just have a Touch ID to distinguish itself from iPad Mini 2.

So basically, it will sport the same 7.9 inch LED‑backlit Multi‑Touch IPS Retina display with 2048x1536 resolution at 326 pixels ppi with Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. Powered by Apple A7 chip with M7 coprocessor.

With same 5MP iSight BSI Camera with ƒ/2.4 aperture as well as 1.2MP Facetime HD Camera. Same case with connectivity features with Dual Channel Wi‑Fi 802.11a/​b/​g/​n with  MIMO and Bluetooth 4.0 technology.

Up to 10hrs of Battery Life on WiFi and 9Hrs with Cellular Data.

The iPad Mini 2 has gotten a price cut of $100 and its introductory price is taken iPad Mini 3 see here:


Only consolation is that with the iPad Mini 3 you get to have a Gold color option other than silver and slate grey.

So what you think? Will you replace your iPad Mini 2 to iPad Mini 3?
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Apple Announces iPad Air 2 Thinnest Tablet in the World.

A couple of hours ago Apple unveiled its new iPad Air 2.



The New iPad Air 2 at 6.1mm makes it the thinnest tablet in the world (for now). It is lighter 0.96 pound 437g versus 1 pound (469g) of its predecessor. A slight change, with power and volume rocker are now tilted to face backward as well as to color options of gold, silver and space grey.

It still sports that 9.7 inch IPS at 2048x1536 resolution display with just an addition antireflective coating that reduces glare by 56%.


Under the hood, the iPad Air 2 is now powered by 1.5GHz Apple A8x 64bit Tri-Core Processor with up to 12x processing power and up to 180x graphic performance. M8 coprocessor takes the load when it comes to sensors and their data. It packs 2GB of RAM. See Here Benchmark test conducted by Primatelabs.com



Touch ID feature has finally been added to the iPad line.



Camera features upgraded to 8MP BSI with ƒ/2.4 aperture size that now shoots 1080p video-recording and now supports 120 fps slow-mo videos plus now comes with burst mode. The Facetime HD Camera has a larger ƒ/2.2 aperture that translate to more light to enter and so brighter clear outputs.

WiFi is 2.8x faster that supports 802.11ac and MIMO so up to 866Mbps download speed.

It is said that it still at 10hrs battery life. Oh with its announcement, also comes the release of new iOS 8.1.


Prices
Wi‑Fi only
16GB($499) / 64GB($599) / 128GB($699)

WiFi + Cellular
16GB($629) / 64GB ($729) / 128GB ($829)
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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Cherry Mobile Superion Frontier 7 incher Octa-Core Tablet

Cherry Mobile set to unleash its Octa-Core powered Tablet - Superion Frontier.



The Superion Frontier houses a 7 inch Scratch-Resistant IPS LCD Display. Powering the device is a 1.7GHz Octa-Core (Mediatek 6592?) Processor supported by 2GB RAM and 16GB Internal Storage. Storage expansion via MicroSD up to 32GB. Runs the Latest Android 4.4 KitKat.

An 8MP primary rear camera with LED Flash and 2MP Front for its optical features. Accordingly it is a Dual-Sim device so it has Phone and Messaging Functionality. No connectivity has been listed but at its price range, I be willing to bet on having the standard WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS including HSPA+/3G Connectivity. Miracast is supported for projecting wireless to an external display. My only concern is for its size, the 3300mAh might be a little underwhelming but it sure depends on usage besides you can opt for a powerbank.

For 8,999.00, a Tablet with Phone Functions as well as with Octa-Core Processor is sure is a steal. With addition of 2 RAM and high pixel Dual Cameras, Superior Frontier will be hard to resist and will attract more power hungry consumers.

It is now Avialable with Cherry Angel.

Specs Summary For Now
Android 4.4 KitKat
7 inch IPS Display
1.7GHz Octa-Core Processor
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via MicroSD up to 32GB
8MP Primary Back Camera
2MP Front Camera
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
3300mAh Battery
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Cherry Mobile B100 Spin Cheer and Me Fun Christmas Choices

Looks like we will be seeing more Cherry Devices on shopping bag this Christmas season with new budget devices worth considering.

To Start of is the new B100 for only 1,499, you get basic smartphone that has 3.5 inch Capacitive Screen powered by 1GHz Single-Core Processor. It packs WiFi and Bluetooth Connectivity and a 2MP Rear Camera.

For additional of 200 Pesos, you might get a more better one with Spin with the same display size but with a more powerful Dual-Core Processor and Android KitKat 4.4.2. It also offer dual camera with 2MP on the back and VGA at the front. This also has WiFi and Bluetooth functionality.

Guess necessities are covered and so moving on to the Holiday Cheer and Me Fun.


More budget? then you might take a look here for better options for only 2999. The Cheer and Me Fun share similar qualities with its Android KitKat, 4 inch Display, 4GB Internal Storage, 5MP Rear with Flash and VGA Front camera and connectivity features (WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, HSPA+, and Dual-Sim). Difference is that ME Fun has OGS and a Snapdragon Quad-Core Processor while Cheer has Mediatek Quad-Core Processor. Though we might wait for information with regards to battery of these new arrivals to decide which is a better buy.

More choices for an early scouting for your love ones. So will it be a Cherry Merry Christmas?

Cherry Mobile B100
Android 4.2 Jellybean
3.5 inch Capacitive Display
1GHz Single-Core Processor
Expandable Storage via MicroSD up to 32GB
2MP Rear Camera
WiFi
Bluetooth
Dual-Sim

Cherry Mobile Spin
Android KitKat 4.4.2
3.5 inch Capacitive Display
1GHz Dual-Core Processor
Expandable Storage via MicroSD up to 32GB
2MP Rear Camera
VGA Front Camera
WiFi
Bluetooth
Dual-Sim

Cherry Mobile Cheer
Android KitKat 4.4.2
4 inch Capacitive Display
1.3GHz Quad-Core Mediatek MT6582/M Processor
Mali400-MP2 GPU
4GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 32GB
5MP Rear Camera
VGA Front Camera
HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
Dual-Sim

Cherry Mobile Me Fun
Android KitKat 4.4.2
4 inch OGS Display
1.2GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon Processor
4GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 64GB
5MP Rear Camera
VGA Front Camera
HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
Dual-Sim
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Cherry Mobile Ace FireFox Edition

Cherry Mobile Ace gets Firefox OS.


Cherry reinvents its basic Ace with new life with Firefox OS. It is just a basic phone for your regular phone needs with its 3.5 inch Capacitive Display powered by 1GHz Processor.

Only 2MP Primary camera for photos and videos. You do have a microSD Slot for storage expansion up to 16GB.

Does pack WiFi for its connectivity features other than being a Dual-Sim handset.

Accordingly Ace should last 200 hours when in standby.

Ace offers just the basics but a little twist with Firefox OS on board. So if you just want some call and text and little internet plus a new interface to boot then this might be well enough for your Christmas Wish list.

***Looks like Intex Cloud FX but need to be verified.
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Cherry Mobile Apollo X for Xmas

Apollo gets X for Xmas Season.



The new Apollo sports a 5.5 inch HD IPS LCD Display powered by 1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor (Mediatek MT6582M I assume) coupled with 8GB Internal Storage and 1GB RAM. This hardware setup will surely handle the Android KitKat 4.4.2.

Credits to FB User Alexander Tan
Noted Camera features, flaunting a 13MP BSI Primary Rear Camera with LED Flash and 8MP Front. For connectivity, it is equipped with standard WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS as well as HSPA+ data connectivity. It supports USB OTG so will able to host usb devices for more added functionality. Battery is at 2200mAh whih should give you fair amounts of juice but when into hard gaming and always ON data browsing then might suggest a powerbank.

Per initial impression of specs, at 5,999 you will have a very dedicated Phablet with a high pixel camera hopefully not just interpolation magic. It should be a well balanced smartphone though if you need a more processing power, with few bucks you may opt for octa-core from also from Cherry.

Courtesy to Cherry Angel


It is Now Available via Cherry Angel!!!

Specs Summary For Now
Android 4.4.2
5.5 inch HD IPS LCD Display
1.3GHz Quad-Core Processsor
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Memory
Expandable via Micro SD up to 32GB
HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
2200mAh
5,999.00
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