Cherry Mobile added another member of the very successful Flare lineup – the new Cherry Mobile Flare Dash.
Just like previous Cherry Mobile Flare smartphones, Flare Dash offers awesome features like a Snapdragon 200 chipset and Android 4.4 Kitkat update for an affordable price of ₱3,699.
Here’s how the Cherry Mobile Flare Dash looks like:
Cherry Mobile Flare Dash
Cherry Mobile and Qualcomm
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Cherry Mobile Flare Dash ‘4-Inch Snapdragon 200 Phone with Kitkat Update for ₱3,699’ Specs and Features
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Xiaomi Products to Be Sold by Lazada in the Philippines with Cool After Sales Support
Xiaomi has brought their high quality but affordable Mi products here in the Philippines. However, they don't have concept stores or kiosks yet so they are partnering with Lazada.
In China, Xiaomi sells their products through their website using credit card payments. However, Filipinos are not very comfortable using credit cards whereas Lazada already has cash on delivery and other payment
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Xiaomi Mi 3 Officially Priced ₱10,599 in the Philippines - Full Specs, Features and Availability
Xiaomi's first smartphone offering for Filipinos is the Xiaomi Mi 3. It's a 5-inch Snapdragon 800 phone with a 13MP camera and 2GB of RAM priced aggressively at ₱10,599!
Xiaomi Mi 3 is one of the most beautiful Android phones inside and out with its Magnesium alloy frame, laser-cut speaker grills and MIUI version 5 operating system.
Here's how the Xiaomi Mi 3 looks like:
Metallic gray Xiaomi
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How to Update Cherry Mobile Omega Spectrum to Android 4.4.2 Kitkat
'Yummy Combination!'The Cherry Mobile Omega Spectrum or CMOS is the second Cherry Mobile phone to receive an Android 4.4.2 Kitkat update.
However, the update is unlike that of the Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z2 where you just use the Software Update app. This one needs to be downloaded and flashed. Don't worry, here's a step by step guide!
Cherry Mobile Omega Spectrum Android 4.4 Kitkat Update
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Cheap 4G LTE Smartphones in the Philippines
Almost every major city in the Philippines already has 4G LTE coverage. However, the download speed from Globe and Smart’s LTE services vary from place to place.
That’s why many Filipinos just want a cheap LTE smartphone that can provide the improved speed over 3G but costs a lot less than the premium ones. Thankfully, there are already several of these cheap LTE smartphones in the country to
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Complete List of Xiaomi Service Centers and Drop Off Locations in the Philippines
Now that Xiaomi is already here in the Philippines, everyone is eager to buy one of their high spec'd smartphones but with insanely low price tags.
However, factory defects can't be avoided with the sheer number of their products. Thankfully, Mi Philippines already has 7 service centers and 53 drop off locations throughout the country.
Here's the complete list:
Xiaomi Mi 3 - the first Mi
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Starmobile Roar Rolls Out with 4.5-Inch Display, Quad Core Chip and Noise Cancellation Tech
Using the hashtag #StarmobileR, a new smartphone rolls out from Starmobile HQ with a rumbling name – Starmobile ROAR!
It has interesting features like noise cancellation, gesture controls and USB On the Go support but with a mere 512MB of RAM and apparently lacks proximity and ambient light sensors.
Take a look at the new Starmobile Roar:
The Starmobile Roar has golden sides and a red logo at
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5 Reasons Why Xiaomi Isn't a Big Threat to the Local Brands
I admit, my initial reaction to the price of the Xiaomi Mi 3 was awe. ₱10,599 is just too good to be true for a smartphone with its specs and features. I even said "Goodbye local brands..."!
However, the excitement quickly subsided and I realized that Xiaomi has several weaknesses over the local brands like MyPhone, Cherry Mobile and Starmobile. Tell us if you agree in the comments.
Meet the
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Nokia X2 Now Official with Snapdragon 200 and 1GB RAM - Full Specs, Features and Price in the Philippines
When Microsoft acquired Nokia's mobile devices division, I thought the Nokia X smartphones would be slowly phased out.
I couldn't be more wrong as Microsoft Mobile just released another Android powered smartphone called the Nokia X2 Dual SIM! Of course, it has better specs than its predecessor and even has several changes in design.
Here's how the Nokia X2 looks like:
Meet the Nokia X2!
The
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Android 'L' New Design and Features with Screenshots
Ever wondered how the next version of Android will look like? Google just revealed major design changes with the Android "L" with a preview that is now available to developers.
Android L follows a new design principle called Material Design where elements in the user interface are treated as 3D objects with paper and ink qualities. This creates life-like smooth and sensible animations.
Here are
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Android One Brings Stock Android for Affordable Smartphones with Software Updates Straight from Google
Two things that I hate with cheap Android phones are the lack of timely software updates and heavy customization.
Thankfully, Google launched a program called Android One where they help smartphone manufacturers in creating affordable phones compatible with Android's latest version!
Here's the first Android One Smartphone from India's Micromax:
This affordable Android One smartphone from
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CloudFone Thrill 600FHD: 6-Inch Octa Core Phablet with 3,000mAh Battery and 2GB of RAM
Do you want a large smartphone with a powerful chip for playing games on the go? Then the new CloudFone Thrill 600FHD will definitely suit you!
It has a 6-inch screen with a 1080p resolution so it's not just big but with clear and crisp graphics too. It also runs on a 1.7GHz octa core MT6592 processor giving you a very smooth Android 4.4 Kitkat experience.
Take a look at the CloudFone Thrill
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Starmobile Up '5-Inch Quad Core Phone with Android 4.4 Kitkat for ₱4,999' Full Specs and Features
Starmobile ramps up the competition with the new Starmobile Up. That's a terrible name but with a very promising set of specs!
Starmobile Up has a large 5-inch display, quad core processor from MediaTek, Android 4.4 Kitkat and additional features like double tap to wake and multi-point gestures!
Here's how the Starmobile UP looks like:
The Starmobile Up in all its Kitkat yumminess!
Although
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Xiaomi Sold 3,000 Mi 3 Units in 1 Hour; Another Sale Scheduled on July 4
On June 26, Xiaomi held its first ever flash sale of the Xiaomi Mi 3 in the Philippines through the online shopping site Lazada.
In just one hour, all 3,000 units were sold out! That's a very impressive record but also left many fans wondering where they can purchase their own Mi 3.
Thankfully, Xiaomi scheduled another sale on July 4!
This is exactly the Xiaomi Mi 3 that you'll get from
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Starmobile Up vs MyPhone Rio
MyPhone Rio might have finally met its match with the new Starmobile Up. That's why we're comparing their features to see which one is better.
Both handsets has a 5-inch display, quad core processor, 8MP camera, 1GB of RAM and ₱4,999 official suggested retail price. However, they also have several differences which is clearly seen in the table below.
Let the Face-off Begin!
Two of the best
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Starmobile Sky ‘Cheap’ Android 4.4 Kitkat Smartphone for ₱3,890 – Full Specs and Extra Features
Starmobile just announced an affordable Android 4.4 Kitkat smartphone with the new Starmobile Sky. It’s a 4-inch handset with quad core processor, BSI camera and 3G HSPA+ mobile internet.
As if that’s not enough, Starmobile Sky also has double tap to wake feature just like the LG G2! However, it only has 512MB of RAM which is fine with the Kitkat OS but makes hard core games lag.
Here’s how
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HTC Desire 616 ‘Octa Core Smartphone for ₱10,500’ – Full Specs and Features
HTC is offering a new octa core smartphone under the Desire series with an interesting price of S$298 or around ₱10,500.
HTC Desire 616 is aimed for growing Asian markets like the Philippines. However, a deeper look at its specifications reveals several shortcomings if it is to compete with other octa core offerings from our local brands.
Take a look at the HTC Desire 616:
HTC Desire 616 Octa
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Microsoft Might Use ‘Nokia by Microsoft’ Branding for Future Smartphones
When Microsoft acquired a huge part of Nokia, we were saddened by the thought that the Nokia brand that we loved and grew up with will be lost forever.
However, a leaked photo uncovered by an Italian blogger named Alexandre Milli shows an unreleased Lumia smartphone with the ‘Nokia by Microsoft’ logo on its back.
Focus on the 'Microsoft by Nokia' logo:
'Nokia by Microsoft' logo on the back
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Blackberry Passport – Square Shaped Smartphone for Professionals
Blackberry is trying to win back professionals from Apple’s iPhones by introducing the Blackberry Passport.
It’s a 4.5-inch smartphone powered by Blackberry 10.1 OS with a square display and touch enabled qwerty keyboard. It will also be powered by a Snapdragon 800 processor with 4G LTE connectivity!
Here’s how the Blackberry Passport looks like:
Blackberry Passport side by side with the
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Cherry Mobile Magnum S – Octa Core, Kitkat, 18MP Cam, USB OTG and More for ₱9,999
Cherry Mobile just announced the Magnum S - its third octa core smartphone packed with premium features for ₱9,999 only.
Cherry Mobile Magnum S runs on an octa core processor with Android 4.4 Kitkat, 5.0-inch HD display, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. It even has an 18MP camera and another 8MP one at the front with a dedicated LED flash!
Here’s the Cherry Mobile Magnum S:
The Cherry
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