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June 18, 2013

Quad-core Nokia WP8 handset seen on GFXBench

Almost two weeks after Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 400, the first quad-core SoC that supports both Android and Windows Phone 8 platforms, a mysterious Nokia handset running on Windows Phone 8 was seen on GFX Benchmark sporting a quad-core processor.

June 18, 2013

Motorola X resurfaces, rumored to have 10MP camera

Motorola’s upcoming phone has made the headlines once again and this time EVLeaks has added a handful of meaty details to go along with the earlier leaks.

June 17, 2013

Huawei Ascend G510 Review

Two months after the release of the Ascend Y300, Huawei has dropped a new entry-level device that is not only capable but very affordable as well, the Ascend G510. Let’s find out if the G510 takes the throne as its best entry-level offering by reading our full review.

June 17, 2013

Using Western Union for Gadget Purchases Abroad

We regularly buy gadgets to review straight from the US and other regional countries like HK or Taiwan. These are the rare ones or the models that have been released ahead of everyone else. Most of the time, we purchase it online and use our credit card. On other times, we borrow money or credit [...]

June 13, 2013

Cherry Mobile teases its upcoming tablet

CM has really hit it with this whole teasing game as they reveal yet another of their upcoming products. This time, it’s a tablet that they’re showing, which based on the teaser will be coined as the Wave.

June 12, 2013

Why Apple is playing catch up with iOS 7

Apple recently unveiled their newest mobile operating system, iOS 7. It’s slated to leave beta somewhere near September, and it does pack in a lot of tempting new features – but somehow, I still find myself hesitant.

June 12, 2013

Subscribers complain over Smart Freedom Day Sale

Smart is holding a whole-day Independence Day Sale today. This is a nationwide sale for folks who subscribe to their postpaid line, the Smart Freedom Plan. However, reports are coming in from around the country that the sale was in complete chaos and disarray.

June 10, 2013

Low battery life? Snapdragon BatteryGuru Hands-On

While displays, CPUs and all the other smartphone elements have improved through the years, battery life hasn’t really changed as much. We might have ones with larger capacities, but the duration of its use is still pretty much the same.

June 09, 2013

Cherry Mobile Hyper Review

After the release 2 months ago, we got our hands on the Cherry Mobile Hyper. We’ve played around with the device for a couple of a weeks now, and so far it feels solid and well-made. Packing a 5-inch display, a dual-core CPU and a 2,000mAh battery, the Cherry Mobile Hyper goes through our full [...]

June 08, 2013

Eyes-on: ASUS FonePad Note FHD 6

It’s a small tablet. No, it’s gargantuan smartphone. Whatever and however you wanna describe it, the new ASUS FonePad Note FHD 6 is one fascinating phablet which we think is slated to be the affordable alternative for the upcoming SGN3.

June 06, 2013

Hands-on: Asus MeMO Pad 10 FHD LTE

Just when we thought that we’ve seen all that ASUS has to offer for this year, we’ve stumbled upon a pair of unannounced devices that were slated for official launch later this year. One of which is the ASUS MeMO 10 FHD LTE, which we’re fortunate enough to spot sitting quietly at the ASUS’ booth.

June 06, 2013

May Gadget Reviews Roundup

It’s now the month of June and it’s time to look back at all the gadget reviews we’ve done last month. The list includes the Microsoft Surface Pro that we’ve given away to our readers and four Alcatel One Touch smartphones.

June 03, 2013

Asus Zenbook Infinity unveiled, wrapped w/ Gorilla Glass

Up next is the press conference of Asus where they unveiled their latest line-up of products for 2013. The spotlight was dominated by a sneak preview of the Asus Zenbook Infinity.

June 03, 2013

Fujifilm X100s Review

Last week we’ve given you a brief introduction to the X100s’ basic features, a quick tour of its body, as well as our initial thought about it. Now it’s time for meaty part where we’ll tackle the performance side of things to see if this this camera is indeed a worthy successor to the highly [...]

May 31, 2013

Firefox OS: A Preview Of Good Things To Come

On top, there’s Android & iOS, then comes Windows Phone & BlackBerry 10. Is there space for more mobile OSes? Sailfish, Ubuntu and the rest are just around the corner, but for now, we have Firefox OS here to look at. Here is a preview on what to expect once it’s out, so read on.

May 29, 2013

Alcatel One Touch Idol Review

With the trend of smartphones getting thinner, lighter and yet packing more features, it’s not only seen in flagship phones but into mid-range phones as well. Let’s see if the Alcatel One Touch Idol proves its worthiness.

May 28, 2013

Hands-on: Cherry Mobile Skyfire 2.0

When the Cherry Mobile Hyper dropped by our HQ last week, it tagged along another 5-inch handset which goes by the name of Skyfire 2.0. While we’re still prepping our full review, we thought of sharing our initial thoughts about the handset.

May 28, 2013

Cherry Mobile Hyper First Impressions

Last month, CM released a new Android phone – the Cherry Mobile Hyper, which packs a 5-inch display & a 5 megapixel camera together with the other goodies for just Php5k. We have one now up for hands-on, so let’s see how it fares up.

May 27, 2013

Dell Latitude 10 Review

A lot of people are looking for something portable yet powerful – in that case, maybe a tablet running full-on Windows 8. With an Intel Atom CPU, a 10-inch display and more, maybe the Dell Latitude 10 is the one you are looking for.

May 25, 2013

OS 10.1 update for BB Z10 in the PH now available

The OS 10.1 update for the BlackBerry Z10 has finally arrived here in the Philippines, bringing with it the much awaited new features and enhancements for the device.

May 24, 2013

What feature would you trade for longer battery life?

It’s incredible how cellular phones have evolved into something beyond just a communication device. However, as smartphones become more powerful, it tends to suck more juice out of your battery pack. This now begs the question: if given the chance, what smartphone feature are you willing to give up for an extra half a day’s [...]

May 23, 2013

What happens after you reach the Data Cap?

Using multiple internet services has its benefits. I have 2 DSL providers at home, a postpaid mobile WiFi plan, and 2 smartphone subscriptions with mobile internet plans. As such, I am able to dedicate one line to a specific task or purpose.

May 23, 2013

O+ 8.6 Review

The O+ 8.6 is a phone that sports a qHD screen, runs on Android 4.1 Jellybean & 1GB RAM that sells for around Php8k.  We’ve been using it for quite some time now; so far, so good, but is there more to it than just that? Read on to find out in our full review.

May 20, 2013

Hands-on: Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Earlier last week, a retro-inspired digital camera has dropped by our HQ – the Fujifilm FinePix X100s and is looking to impress us right from the get go. We immediately took it for a spin and here’s our initial thoughts about it.

May 16, 2013

BlackBerry explains BBM expansion to iOS and Android

On our 2nd day of the BlackBerry Live Conference, we sat down with several key executives to ask questions about the device, partnerships, apps and the move to expand BBM service to Android and iOS. Here’s what we got from the session.

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