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April 16, 2012

Huawei E587 Review

Huawei continues to improve its very popular line of pocket WiFi, the latest of which is the E587 that claims HSPA+ speeds of up to 42Mbps. We already reviewed the first Huawei E5 before as well as the E586 and if you’ve already read them, go and proceed to our Huawei E587 after the break.

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March 19, 2012

Alcatel One Touch 918N: Dual-SIM Androids are here!

Alcatel’s re-entry into the mobile handset market in the Philippines is marked by two unique features — affordable, dual-SIM Android handsets. The Alcatel One Touch 918N is the latest handset that they released earlier this quarter.

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January 23, 2012

How to activate Globe GPRS

How to activate GPRS for Globe and TM (Touch Mobile)

For a complete listing of compatible MMS & GPRS phone handsets — send Nokia, Sony Ericsson, LG, Cherry Mobile, HTC or Samsung (your handset model) to 2365.

To get your phone’s settings, text GO (handset model) to 2951. Example, GO N3650. (For a list of compatible handsets, refer to #1)
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January 23, 2012

How to activate Sun Cellular GPRS

How to activate Sun Cellular GPRS

1) To activate your GPRS and handset settings, text ACTIVATE to 2300.

2) In case you are unable to receive handset settings, you may choose to configure your handset settings manually. Please select your handset model in the drop down list below and follow the instructions in the file.

* Note: Configuration guide provided for each handset will depend on the supported feature/s.
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January 23, 2012

How to activate Smart GPRS

How to activate Smart GPRS or TNT (Talk N Text)

Welcome to the Smart GPRS or 3G tutorial page. The information below will help you and guide in setting up your phone for GPRS or 3G connection. It will also show you how to hook up your PC or laptop to any Smart 3G-enabled phone:

Download Smart GPRS settings:
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December 07, 2011

Huawei E586 Review

The HSPA+ network of Smart and Globe are continuously growing and getting wider coverage around the country. Devices like the Huawei E586 maximizes the speed of the HSPA+ network (just like the ZTE MF60). Check out our full review after the jump.

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November 11, 2011

Cherry Mobile Candy, Candy Chat: Cheapest Androids

Cosmic Technologies (Cherry Mobile) is once again challenging the Android market by introducing the cheapest Android handsets yet — the Cherry Mobile Candy and Candy Chat — at Php3,699.

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September 08, 2011

ZTE MF60 HSPA+ Pocket WiFi Review

We featured this HSPA+ capable mobile hotspot from ZTE a few weeks ago and we’ve finally gotten a review unit to test. Like many other pocket WiFi (MiFi) devices before it, the ZTE MF60 is one pretty kick-ass unit. If only it were more affordable.

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August 06, 2011

Nokia C2-03 dual-SIM Touch & Type lands for Php4.5k

Nokia’s latest dual-SIM phone, the Nokia C2-03 Touch & Type, officially lands in the Philippines for a suggested retail price of just under Php4,500.

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August 04, 2011

Nokia C2-00: dual SIM done right?

When we interviewed the regional rep of Nokia regarding the delay of the Nokia C2-00 after the announced it last year, they said they wanted to do the dual-SIM functionality right. So when Nokia Philippines sent us this Nokia C2-00 (as well as the X7), I thought this was my chance to look into Nokia’s dual-SIM strategy.

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August 01, 2011

Why telcos can’t guarantee minimum 3G speeds?

During a press briefing with one of the local telcos last week, the question of minimum speed was again raised by one of the members of the media. NTC has also released a memorandum circular to that effect but I think the issue will continue to linger.

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July 06, 2011

Cherry Mobile Tryo Q60 at 50% Anniversary Sale

Just had a very long chat with the reps from Cherry Mobile this afternoon and learned that the company is celebrating its 2nd year anniversary on July 16 (feels like the company’s been around like forever due to their massive growth).

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June 10, 2011

How to activate Smart GPRS

How to activate Smart GPRS or TNT (Talk N Text)

Welcome to the Smart GPRS or 3G tutorial page. The information below will help you and guide in setting up your phone for GPRS or 3G connection. It will also show you how to hook up your PC or laptop to any Smart 3G-enabled phone:

Download Smart GPRS settings:
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June 10, 2011

How to activate Sun Cellular GPRS

How to activate Sun Cellular GPRS

1) To activate your GPRS and handset settings, text ACTIVATE to 2300.

2) In case you are unable to receive handset settings, you may choose to configure your handset settings manually. Please select your handset model in the drop down list below and follow the instructions in the file.

* Note: Configuration guide provided for each handset will depend on the supported feature/s.
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June 10, 2011

How to activate Globe GPRS

How to activate GPRS for Globe and TM (Touch Mobile)

For a complete listing of compatible MMS & GPRS phone handsets — send Nokia, Sony Ericsson, LG, Cherry Mobile, HTC or Samsung (your handset model) to 2365.

To get your phone’s settings, text GO (handset model) to 2951. Example, GO N3650. (For a list of compatible handsets, refer to #1)
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May 23, 2011

Why the Nokia C2-00 won’t reach the Phils?

It’s been months, actually close to a year, since the first dual-SIM of Nokia was announced but the handset has not yet seen the light of day. The Nokia C2-00 has not yet been released in the Philippines and no word when it will be out (so sorry to all those who have been asking for months now).

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Mobile
May 16, 2011

Cherry Mobile Orbit goes on 50% Sale

Cherry Mobile‘s latest Android smartphone is a dual-SIM handset. Called the Cherry Mobile Orbit, the unit has a suggested retail price of Php12,998 but on May 19, CM will sell it for 50% off.

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April 14, 2011

ViewSonic V350 Two Smart: Dual SIM Android

ViewSonic yesterday launched a slew of tablets and Android smartphones. A bit surprising that they’d also do mobile handsets but this Viewsonic V350 Two Smart is actually the first dual-SIM Android handset we’ve seen locally.

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September 16, 2010

Nokia C3 Review

When Nokia announced that they will release a new qwerty phone early this year, I said meh. A full qwerty phone with an old OS (Symbian 40), no 3G and a 2MP camera, what could go right? My view changed when Nokia announced the price. See our full review of the Nokia C3 after the jump.

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August 31, 2010

HTC Desire gets Android 2.2 Froyo update

Just saw this update notification on my HTC Desire when I woke up this morning. Finally — Android 2.2 Froyo is now available on the Desire.

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