Kata F1s Specs and Price

Kata has just reveal its latest android smartphone called F1s. It packs a 4.5-inch qHD IPS display with 245 pixel per inch density(PPI), powered by a MTK6582M quad-core processor which clocked at 1.3GHz plus 1GB of RAM and paired with 8GB internal storage (up to 32GB via microSD and Free 10GB online storage).

Aside from the specs above, the Kata F1s also equipped an 8 megapixel AutoFocus rear camera w/ LED flash and a 5 megapixel on front.

Runs on an Android 4.4 KitKat, the mobile support 3G, Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 + HS and GPS, A-GPS.

For only Php4,499 price tag, the new cheap smartphone packs an 1,550mAh battery module. This android phone will be available in Black, White, and Yellow color variant.

Free FB Promo of Globe Telecom is Back

Globe Telecom recently announced that starting next week, they will bring back the Free Facebook promo to their subscriber.

Globe's free Facebook is allowing users to post, like, comment, chat, add friends, upload photos, and share posts without the need for Wi-Fi.

Without any charges, Globe Subscribers may go to m.facebook.com/free on the phone's web browser or open the Facebook mobile app to access Free Facebook.

Limited edition Honda City VX Mugen now available in the Philippines

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. has announced that their new City VX MUGEN Special Edition is now available.

Honda displayed the City VX special edition with factory-installed authentic Mugen accessories in 5th Philippine International Motor Show at World Trade Center, Pasay City.

The new car comes with a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine partnered with 5-speed manual transmission.

The special edition is installed with unique MUGEN front sports grille, MUGEN front and rear under spoiler, side under spoilers, and 17-inch alloy wheels with nut and lock set with a Mugen emblem. There's also 7-inch touchscreen display, audio streaming via Bluetooth, Voice recognition, USB, HDMI ports, and 3x accessory sockets inside the City.

The Honda City VX Mugen Special Edition is available in Gold Brown Metallic, Taffeta White, Crystal Black Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic and Carnelian Red Pearl color variant for Php1,030,000 price tag with 3-year warranty

Honda also offer the MUGEN accessory package for the customer who already purchased the City for only Php 189,000 including free installation of the parts. The accessories comes in 1-year warranty.

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Dota on Cherry Mobile Alpha Morph

Cherry Mobile post a photo of person playing DOTA game in their newest Alpha Morph on their Facebook Page.

The company captioned the photo with 'Sa mga nagtatanong kung pwede mag DOTA sa Windows 8.1 Alpha Morph. Eto ang sagot! ‪#‎WorkAndPlay‬ Ayos ba?'

Cherry Mobile Alpha Morph is 10-inch Windows 8.1 Tablet with Wireless Keyboard. It has a 1.33GHz Intel Z3735D quad-core processor, Intel HD Graphics – Gen 7, 2GB RAM, 32GB of storage expandable via miroSD up to 64GB, 2-megapixel rear camera with BSI sensor, 2-megapixel front camera, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, USB OTG ready, 8,000mAh battery for Php 11,999.

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Starmobile Play updated on Android Kitkat

Starmobile recently announced that they updated their Starmobile Play operating system into Android Kitkat.

The Play has the same specs than the old one. The only change is the OS, it has the same 2,000mAh battery, Yamaha Speakers and 3G connectivity for only Php2,999. 

If you already owned this mobile before the update, you can be update the Play at any Starmobile service centers. You can also check your device's "Wireless Update" option from time to time to see if the OTA roll out has reached you. 

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Filipino Android Version Name

Nowadays, android smartphones are the fastest growing inventions by giant and even local mobile makers. In every smartphones they developed, they installed different versions of operating system. This names of OS is based on popular sweet foods including Android Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sndwich(ICS), Jelly Bean, and Kitkat.

Aside from smartphones, manufacturer also installed this operating system in tablets and smartwatches.

But what if Filipino has the powere to named this said OS based on Filipino foods or delicacies? 

Here are the Android OS Pinoy Style:

Image by Radiant Design Foundry

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 free at Sun Broadband Gadget Plan 1299

Do you want a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4? If yes, this is the opportunity to own a brand new Galaxy Tab S 8.4 because Sun Cellular offered the tablet for Php1,299 a month.

This is a 24 months contract with a Sun Broadband Wireless SIM and  a monthly 60 hours of internet surfing. In excess of 60 hours, subscribers will be charged P1.47 per 15 minutes of data usage.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 comes in an 8.4-inch AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass, 1.9GHz Samsung Exynos 5420 octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 16GB Internal Memory which can be expanded to up to 128GB, 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 2.1MP front-facing camera, LTE, Wi-Fi 80.211ac, Bluetooth 4.0LE, IR Blaster, Fingerprint Scanner, GPS w/ GLONASS and runs on an Andoid Kitkat.

Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 priced at Php6,999

The 4-inches, 4G LTE android smartphone called Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 has just landed in the country for Php6,999.

The Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 packs a 4-inch display with 233 pixel per inch density.

Powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 4GB internal storage.

It also equipped with 5 megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash and a VGA on front.

Carrying 2,000mAH battery, the POP S3 runs on an Android 4.3 JellyBean.

Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 specs:

Android 4.3 Jellybean
4-inch display
1.2GHz quad-core processor
1GB RAM
4GB ROM (up to 32GB via microSD)
5 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
VGA front camera
4G LTE, HSPA+, 3G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
NFC
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
2,000mAh battery
Php6,999

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Starmobile Vida: Most Affordable Android KitKat Smartphone with 3G

Local mobile brand maker, Starmobile recently announced the most affordable Android Kitkat smartphone with 3G connectivity called Vida.

For only Php2,490, the Vida is powered by a MediaTek MT6572 dual-core chip which clocked at 1GHz with 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage that can expand up to 32 GB via microSD card.

The Starmobile Vida sports 3.5-inch display with 1,300mAH Li-ion battery. There's a 5 megapixel camera on the back and a VGA on front.

Starmobile Vida specs:

3.5-inch HVGA display,
1GHz MediaTek MT6572 dual-core processor
Mali-400MP GPU
512MB RAM
4GB of internal storage (up to 32GB MicroSD card)
5MP rear camera
VGA front camera
Android 4.4 Kitkat
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G/HSPA+
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
GPS w/ A-GPS
1300mAh Li-Ion battery

The Starmobile Vida cost Php2,490 with free phone case and screen protector out of the box.

Lenovo Vibe X2: 5-inch HD Display, Octa-core CPU and 2GB RAM

Lenovo has just unveiled at the IFA in Berlin the Vibe X2, which is said to be ‘the first layered smartphone in the world’.

Lenovo Vibe X2 has a MediaTek’s MT6595m octa-core chip clocked at 2.0GHz in its 7.27mm metal body.

With 5-inches 1080p display, the Vibe X2 carried 2GB of RAM and a huge 32 GB internal storage.

Equipped with 13MP camera on the back and a 5MP on front. The battery is 2,300mAh and its operating system is Android 4.4 KitKat with Lenovo's Vibe UI 2.0.

Lenovo Vibe X2 Specs

5-inch Full HD IPS display, 441ppi
Android 4.4 KitKat w/ Vibe UI 2.0
2.0GHz MediaTek MT6595m octa-core processor
2GB of RAM
32GB internal storage
13 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
5 megapixel fixed-focus front camera
Dual-SIM support (AP region)
4G LTE, HSPA+
GPS, A-GPS
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.0
2,300mAh battery capacity

The Lenovo Vibe X2 will cost $399 in White, Gold, Red and Dark Grey color variant. It will be available in China this October, later to Asia Pacific and after that will trickle west to the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
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HTC Desire 820; Android Smartphone with 64-bit Octacore Processor

The Taiwanese manufacturer HTC officially announced in IFA 2014 Berlin the latest addition on its mid-range smartphones, the Desire 820.

HTC Desire 820 sports 5.5-inch display size with 720p resolution. Powered by a powerful 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor with Adreno 405 GPU, 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage that can boost up to 128GB via microSD card.

The 820 carries a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 lens and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.

Here are the complete specs of the HTC Desire 820:
HTC Desire 820 specs:
5.5-inch HD display, 267ppi
1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core CPU
Adreno 405 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage (up to 128GB via microSD)
13 megapixel rear camera, BSI sensor, f/2.2
8 megapixel front camera, BSI sensor
Singe SIM & Dual SIM configuration
4G LTE, 3G/3.5G
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0 w/ aptXTM
DLNA
micro USB 2.0
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
HTC BoomSound w/ dual front speakers
Sense Voice
Android 4.4 KitKat w/ HTC Sense & HTC BlinkFeed
(upgradable to Android L)
2,600mAh Li-polymer battery

HTC not yet announced the price of the Desire 820 but the company said that it will be available on mobile operators and major retailers worldwide beginning at the end of September 2014.
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ZTE V5: Android Smartphone with 5' Display

ZTE finally launched the V5 in India, it is an android smartphone with 5-inch display with Dragon trail Glass as a scratch resistant.

The ZTE V5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core chip clocked at 1.2GHz with Adreno 305 GPU and 1 GB of RAM. It has a 4GB internal storage that can boost up to 32GB via microSD card.

This Dual Sim/dual standby smartphone is equipped with 13 megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash and a 88-degree wide angle 5 megapixel BSI front camera with.

Runs on Android 4.4 KITKAT, the V5 has a 3G HSPA+, Wifi, GPS, A-GPS and Bluetooth connectivity.

Aside from the specs above, the ZTE V5 carried 2,400mAh battery module.
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Skk Bubble Gum+, Android Kitkat tablet for Php 2,399

Aside from SKK Phoenix G1, Meteor and Krayon, the company also announced the Bubble Gum+.

Bubble Gum+ is a tablet with 7 inch TFT Capacitive touchscreen. Powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor with 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB internal storage that expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card.

For Php 2,399 price tag, the Bubble Gum Plus equipped with 2 megapixel rear camera and VGA on front. Running on Android 4.4 KITKAT, its connectivity support Bluetooth and Wifi.

The new tablet is available in 3 colors, including Blue, Black and Pink.

SKK Krayon, Dual Core android Smartphone for Php1,799

SKK Mobile recently announced its newest entry level android smartphone, which packs a 3.5-inch HVGA LCD display, powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 256MB ram and 2GB  onboard storage that can expand up to 32gb via microSD card, the SKK Krayon.

This Dual sim/Dual standby smartphone is equipped with 2MP rear camera and VGA camera on front. It also support wifi and Bluetooth connectivity. Runs on Android 4.2.2 JellyBean.

SKK Krayon Specs

3.5-inch HVGA LCD display
Android 4.2.2 JellyBean
1.2GHz dual-core processor
2MP rear camera
vga front camera
256MB ram
2gb internal storage(support up to 32gb via microSD card)
dual sim/dual standby
wifi
Bluetooth
FM radio
Price: Php1,799

The Krayon is available in White, Black, Red, Yellow, Green and Blue color variant.

SKK Meteor- Dual-core 4-inches Android Smartphone for under 2K

In addition to SKK Phoenix G1, the company announced another affordable android smartphone that packs a 4-inches display and Dual core processor for under 2k, the SKK Meteor.

SKK Mobile Meteor Specs

4-inch Capacitive Touchscreen Display
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
1.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor
256MB ram
2gb internal memory (support 32gb microSD card)
2MP rear camera
VGA Front Camera
Dual Sim, Dual Standby
Wifi
Bluetooth
Price: Php 1,999

The Skk Meteor is available in Black, White, Blue and Violet color variant for Php 1,999 price tag.

SKK Phoenix G1 Specs, Features and Price

SKK Mobile announced their quad-core android smartphone last Saturday, the Phoenix G1.

For Php3,799 price tag, SKK offered the Phoenix G1 with 5-inch IPS Display. It is powered by a Quad-core chip clocked at 1.3GHz, Mali-400MP GPU and 1 GB of RAM.

The SKK Phoenix G1 has an 8 GB internal storage that can boost up to 64 GB via microSD card.

This Dual-SIM, Dual-standby smartphone is equipped with 8 megapixel autofocus rear camera w/ LED flash and a five megapixel on front.

Runs on an Android 4.4 KitKat and carried 2,000mAh battery module, the Phoenix G1 support HSPA+, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS and USB OTG.

SKK Phoenix G1 specs:
5-inch qHD IPS display, 220ppi
Android 4.4 KitKat
1.3GHz MT6582 quad-core CPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage (support 64GB microSD)
8 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
HSPA+, 3G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
USB OTG
Sensor: Direction, Acceleration, light, E-compass, Proximity
2,000mAh Li-ion battery capacity
Price: Php3,799

G1 SKK Phoenix G1 allowing user to shift photos in gallery, track in music player, taking photos, browsing the home screen and lot more by waving their hands on the smartphone.

It also has an Intelligent Wake Up feature, user can draw some gestures while the phone is in sleep mode to launch some actions.