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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 22, 2013

Qualcomm unveils 5.1” prototype with 577ppi

Qualcomm may have already established itself as one of the major players in world of mobile processors, but that doesn’t mean that the company isn’t looking for other avenues to expand its horizon; As a testament to that, the firm has recently unveiled their latest prototype equipped with Mirasol display technology.

May 21, 2013

Samsung to bring S4 features to SGS3

The folks at SamMobile got a hold of an early build of what is believed to be the Android 4.2.2 update for the Samsung Galaxy S3 and from the looks of it, it seems that the South Korean firm is planning to bring its previous flagship handset up to speed with the current one.

May 21, 2013

Jolla outs Sailfish-powered smartphone

Jolla Mobile, an independent Finland-based company that develops an operating system for mobile devices called Sailfish OS, has unveiled their first smartphone, the Jolla.

May 21, 2013

Here is why I’ve given Nokia a second chance

For the longest time, Nokia was on top of the mobile phone foodchain. We’ve said that over and over again in previous articles, and today, they may have been eclipsed by other better selling brands. To be honest, however, I think Nokia’s doing a good job in trying to reclaim its spot as the number one smartphone [...]

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 20, 2013

GeeksPhone Keon with Firefox OS, first impressions

GeeksPhone Keon is one of the two first developer preview devices specifically designed for Firefox OS. Let’s take a peek at what Keon and Firefox OS has to offer by reading our first impressions below.

May 20, 2013

O+ 8.15 Review

It looks like the new standard for a flagship phone is now pegged at 5-inches and comes with a quad-core chip. That’s where the O+ 8.15 is sitting at right now. Check out our full review after the break.

May 19, 2013

Optimus L Series II launched; L3, L5 & L7 II hands-on

We were at LG’s Optimus Series 2 launch at the MOA atrium where they also had a one hour sale, slashing Php2k off on the newly announced phones. We had a quick hands-on with the devices, and here’s what we have of them.

May 17, 2013

Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD Review

One of Alcatel’s competitively priced Android offerings is the One Touch Scribe HD. It has a 5-inch HD display, Android Jellybean, a quad-core processor, and a sub-Php14K price tag, to boot. Let’s find out if the Scribe HD is worth every penny by reading our full review.

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.

May 15, 2013

BlackBerry Q5 hands-on, first impressions

The BlackBerry Q5 is the 3rd handset running the new BB 10 OS by the Canadian company. It is a strong attempt at getting the attention of the budget-conscious and the emerging markets.

May 14, 2013

Live Blog: BlackBerry Live 2013

We’re now here at Marriott World Center in Orlando, Florida to cover the annual BlackBerry Live Conference 2013. We’ll be posting live updates from the keynote presentation to new announcements in devices coming from BlackBerry.

May 14, 2013

Nokia Lumia 720 Review

Launched together with the Lumia 520 during this year’s Mobile World Congress, the Nokia Lumia 720 is the Finnish firm’s latest mid-range offering under its Windows Phone 8 lineup. A refresher to the Lumia 710, the 720 packs a handful of nifty features found on its high-end siblings whilst keeping the mid-tier price range.

May 12, 2013

Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra Review

Earning the title of world’s thinnest smartphone in the market certainly gives the Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra some attention. It’s an impressive feat but one that comes with a bit of a drawback. Read on and find out in our full review of the One Touch Idol Ultra.

May 12, 2013

Samsung WB30F Smart Camera Review

More and more compacts are starting to get into the Smart Camera bandwagon, equipping these shooters with WiFi capabilities to make them standout and more functional. One of those cameras is the Samsung WB30F Smart Camera. A tiny digital camera with a huge array of features. Take a look at our full review below.

May 11, 2013

This is how iOS 7 may look like

While Android may be facing just an incremental update in the next Google IO, Apple may be cooking up a major update to iOS. We posted a couple of reports for iOS 7 already, but we still have no idea how these details will be look like on the new OS.

May 09, 2013

Nokia Asha 501 now official, running Asha OS

Nokia never fails to impress with its product designs, be it a high-end smartphone or a budget feature-phone. Today, they announced the new Asha 501 - running the company’s new platform called the Asha OS.

May 09, 2013

Starmobile Goal Review

Solid and ergonomic – these are the lasting impressions that the Starmobile Goal left us with. After spending quite some time with the device, we’re ready to give you our verdict. Read on and check out our full review of the Starmobile Goal.

May 08, 2013

O+ 8.15: Affordable 5-inch, Quad-Core, Jellybean handset

O+ is bringing their own version of a 5-incher smartphone into the Philippines with this quad-core powered O+ 8.15 Jellybean smartphone. We’ve been testing this unit, fresh from their US headquarters, for several days now so we can share with you our initial impressions.

May 08, 2013

24-karat BlackBerry Q10, now available!

Goldgenie, the company known for having a modern day Midas touch, announced the availability of a 24-karat Gold version of the Blackberry Q10 fashioned for kings and billionaires who are looking to upgrade their technologically-behind Vertu phones.

May 07, 2013

ASUS FonePad Review

We can’t believe that it’s already been two months since we first laid our hands on the ASUS FonePad during its local launch in Mactan, Cebu. After spending a rather brief period of time with the tablet, we guess it’s time for us to share our thoughts about it.

May 06, 2013

Android 4.3: What We Want To See & What To Expect

Several reports are circulating that the next version of Android will actually be Version 4.3 and will still be called Jellybean. So, what happened to Key Lime Pie? Indulge us for a bit, and join in the discussion. Here are the things we want to see and the stuff that you can possibly expect in [...]

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