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Sony Xperia ZR Waterproof Phone Launched

Sony recently unveiled a new Xperia phone called the Xperia ZR.  It’s a smartphone that shares much of the Xperia DNA.  What the Xperia ZR touts is the ability to function underwater.  The Xperia ZR can be used underwater to take photos and videos so this should easily rate well with beach bums and the Read »

Acer Iconia A1 Android Tablet Now Official

Acer’s cheap Android tablet offering is now official.  Acer formally announced the Iconia A1 tablet and also revealed its pricing.  The Acer Iconia A1 runs on the Jelly Bean version of Android, with a display that measures 7.9 inches.  It’s almost the same size as the Apple iPad mini and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Read »

Sony Xperia SP, a Mid-range Alternative to the Xperia Z, Priced at P19,990

If you’re short on budget and won’t be able to afford the Sony Xperia Z, the next best Xperia handset you can check out is the Xperia SP.  It’s a mid-range Android phone but it has impressive specs nonetheless.  It’s a combination of great design, fantastic screen and LTE and NFC connectivity in a not-so-expensive Read »

Samsung Galaxy S4 Launched in the Philippines with 1.9GHz Quad-Core CPU, P30,990 Price

Samsung just launched the Galaxy S4 handset in the Philippines.  I have already posted an article on the Galaxy S4 when it launched globally and even shared my impressions. If you’re a techie, you must already know by heart the specs of the Galaxy S4.  What was unknown until today’s official launch in the Philippines Read »

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3 Announced

Samsung is obviously not afraid to try out different sizes for its smartphones.  Remember that the company single-handedly popularized the “phablet” category with the Galaxy Note, and now it seems that it’s trying to push the limit further by releasing the Galaxy Mega line of devices. Samsung recently unveiled two new Galaxy Mega devices, the Read »

Samsung Galaxy S4 Preview and Impressions

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is arguably the best phone out there in terms of overall hardware specs.  Some will say it’s not the best out there right now, but they may be looking at a few features these other phones have instead of looking at the entire package.  The Samsung Galaxy S4 has the best Read »

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (GT-I9190) Leaked Specs and Photos

After the Samsung Galaxy S4, it is now time for another round of leaks and rumors for Samsung’s other devices.  The recent one to have surfaced is a “mini” version of the Galaxy S4, which is believable since the Galaxy S III has a mini version that’s currently available in the market.  The Galaxy S Read »

Specs Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Galaxy S3; Should You Upgrade?

  The Samsung Galaxy S4 has been unveiled to the public.  The question now for would-be buyers is this: is it a worthy choice compared to the Samsung Galaxy S3?  The price difference between the two phones is expected to be considerable so it’s really a tough decision for anyone to make.  After all, the Read »

Samsung Galaxy S IV to be Launched on March 14

  Samsung has officially announced the schedule for the unveiling of the next Android flagship phone.  In an event called Unpacked, Samsung will show to the public the Galaxy S IV.  The date for the event is March 14 and the venue is New York.  That’s only a few days away so for Samsung fans, Read »

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Unveiled

  Get ready to welcome another Note in the already extensive line-up of Samsung Galaxy devices.   The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 was recently unveiled and it apparently has an identity crisis.  It’s a tablet, alright but it also has a phone functionality, so is it a huge smartphone or is it simply another mid-sized tablet? Read »

HP Slate 7 Android Tablet Announced, Priced at $169.99

  HP is officially back in the tablet business.  After disappointing the public with the HP TouchPad and practically abandoning its own webOS platform, HP now has a new tablet, and its running Android.  The new tablet is not a specs beast and definitely not revolutionary by any means but it’s definitely a start. HP Read »

HTC One Unveiled, Specs and Features Detailed

  After many leaks and rumors, the new flagship Android phone from HTC is finally here.  At an event held today, HTC unveiled the HTC One, a 4.7-inch Android phone that for now is one of the top dogs when it comes to hardware specs.  HTC failed to really shine with the One X and Read »

Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt Quad-Core Tablet Launched

  After the teasers and rumors, we have the final specs for the newest Android product from Cherry Mobile.  As I correctly guessed in a previous post, the new product from Cherry Mobile is a tablet and just as the invite indicated, it’s a tablet running on a quad-core CPU. The recent Cherry Mobile launch Read »

LG Optimus G Pro Unveiled

  LG just unveiled the Optimus G Pro handset, the bigger and badder version of the original Optimus G.  The Pro version features a 5.5-inch IPS full-HD display, the largest so far on an LG smartphone.  This display has 1920 x 1080 resolution, which translates to 400ppi.  That sounds good enough for me and with Read »

Asus Memo Pad’s Features Showcased in New Video

  We’ve heard about the Asus Memo Pad, the soon-to-be-released cheap tablet from the Taiwanese manufacturer.  The tablet measures 7-inches and is priced at $150, a price point that makes the Nexus 7 look like it’s overpriced.  The Asus Memo Pad is not like the Nexus 7, though, even if it’s also Asus who made Read »

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