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Blackberry Priv Launched in the Philippines!, Here’s our hands-on

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Blackberry Priv Launched in the Philippines!, Here’s our hands-on

One of the most exciting devices to arrive this year is the Blackberry Priv. Unlike other Blackberry devices, the Priv isn’t running on their BB10 OS, instead, it’s running on the Android 5.1, not the latest Android operating system but a surprising feature for a Blackberry smartphone.

 

So why is it attractive and what are its advantages over other Android smartphones? Well, aside from this smartphone runs on Android, this smartphone also has a sliding QWERTY keyboard which can be rarely found on smartphone these days and a focus on security and privacy, a feature of Blackberry smartphones that are really proud of.

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So let’s talk about the smartphone. The smartphone looks really premium. There’s a sliding keyboard at the bottom which can also be used to scroll webpages just like in the Blackberry Passport and then we also have here a dual-curved display that is awesome to look at. And at the back, you have that carbon fibre look which is really unique.

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So why is the Blackberry Priv really secured compared to other smartphones? Well, this smartphone’s security features a secure hardware level which makes it sure that your device hardware is secured and there’s also an app called DTEK on Blackberry Priv which lets you monitor the application access to Microphone, camera, location and personal information. Yes, you could easily know which apps are monitoring you.

 

Aside from DTEK, the Blackberry Priv also packs some of the known features that can be found on other Blackberry smartphones such as the Blackberry Hub and some of its services. But of course, this smartphone will now come with Google Play services so you can now install your favorite apps and games on Android on this smartphone.

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BlackBerry Priv

  • 5.4-inch curved QHD AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 4
  • Snapdragon 808 hexa-core processor
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 32GB of storage, expandable via microSD up to 2TB
  • 18-megapixel rear camera, OIS, PDAF with dual LED flash
  • 2-megapixel fixed focus camera
  • LTE
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • GPS, A-GPS
  • NFC
  • Physical Keyboard
  • 3410mAh battery
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop

The Blackberry Priv’s keyboard and operating system might be attractive but the smartphone is pegged at P45,000 which is really expensive

Huawei Nexus 6P 64GB is now available for pre-order at Lazada

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Huawei Nexus 6P 64GB is now available for pre-order at Lazada

Dubbed as the Best Android smartphone ever created by different tech sites, the Nexus 6P will be finally available for grabs in the country! It is now available for pre-order at Lazada for P29,990. The smartphone is a little bit steep for some of you guys but c’mon, this is a flagship smartphone with the latest hardware specs and latest Android build. So what can we expect from the Huawei Nexus 6P? Well, aside from the very powerful Snapdragon 810 processor and 3GB of RAM, this one would have a 5.7-inch WQHD display, USB Type-C port, fingerprint sensor and a full metal body. There’s a 12.3 Megapixel Rear Camera along with the 8 Megapixel Front Camera for selfies and they promised that you can get a top-notch images with its camera.

 

You can pre-order the Huawei Nexus 6P 64GB Graphite for P29,990 and shipping will start on December 11.

Cherry Mobile Flare X Android 5.1 update is now available

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Cherry Mobile Flare X Android 5.1 update is now available

Cherry Mobile have finally release the Android 5.1 Lollipop update of one of the most popular smartphone this year, the Cherry Mobile Flare X.  The smartphone originally comes with Android 4.4 and Cherry Mobile promised the Android 5.1 update and here it is. However, the Android Lollipop update is not availalble over the air and you have to do it manually and you can see the instruction below.

 

Before starting be sure that you have these things:

  • Cherry Mobile Flare X (Not-rooted)
  • Charger (In case your smartphone doesn’t have at least 50% battery)
  • MicroSD card with 8GB free memory
  • MicroUSB Cable
  • Internet Connection

 

Before upgrading your smartphone be sure that you have:

  • Downloaded the Flare X Lollipop Update here at this link
  • Be sure that you’ve cleaned your MicroSD card and inserted it to the Cherry Mobile Flare X
  • Copy the Update.zip from the compressed file to your SD card using a Micro USB cable plugged in to your computer

 

Instructions:

  1. Please do not unzip the Update.zip. Just copy and past it to your SD card.
  2. Make sure that it is only the file copied into your SD card.
  3. Turn off your Flare X
  4. When the Flare X is turned off, press power button + volume up for 5 seconds. Select boot mode will appear.
  5. To navigate, use volume up to scroll up to scroll, and volume down to select.
  6. Select recovery, and an Android with an exclamation point will appear.
  7. Press Volume down + Power on to proceed in the recovery process
  8. Press Volume down to scroll up and down and choose the apply update from SD card, and then press volume up.
  9. You will see another page,a nd use power down to choose the Update.zip and press power up to confirm
  10. You can now see the word install/ SD card and just wait for a few minutes while the system is installing the update.
  11. Once the system is done upgrading, you will see in the lower part of the screen “install from SD card complete”
  12. Now you can see the Android system recovery then choose the reboot system now by pressing volume up and once the system is done rebooting, you can now enjoy your Flare X Lollipop 5.1 version. You can also delete the update.zip after the process is done.

 

But of course, you guys should update at your own risk. We are not responsible for the issues that you’ll encounter while updating

ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.0 experience at Fort Santiago

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ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.0 experience at Fort Santiago

Last week, ASUS Philippines gave us a chance to try out the camera of the ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.0 at Intramuros which is a special event that was pick up from the success of the 100 Days of Zen campaign of ASUS. This event was called #OneDayOfZen and we use the ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.0’s 8-Megapixel Rear Camera with Laser Autofocus the whole day to capture images at the historical site of Intramuros.

 

One thing that I really noticed with the ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.0 aside from the responsive and neat software is its camera. The ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.0 got a laser autofocus with it and no, the ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.0 can’t shoot lasers just like the Stormtroopers in Star Wars. The laser is meant for fast autofocus and veteran photographers Jay Tablante and Roy Macam agree with that.

 

And to attest that, ASUS Philippines invited us to Fort Santiago to test out its camera for a photography challenge. The photo categories for the contest include Best Selfie, Best Indoor Shot, and Best outdoor shot. Since I mostly want to check out the views and the historical sites at Fort Santiago, I focused on outdoor shots. Here are my some of my shots that I took using the ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.0

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The ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser is now available and it comes in two sizes and it starts at P7,295 for the 5-inch variant while the bigger Zenfone 2 Laser with 5.5-inch variant is priced at P7,995.

LG V10 launched!, Here’s our hands-on

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LG V10 launched!, Here’s our hands-on

The LG V10 was recently launched in the country and it is the newest flagship smartphone of the company. Just like the LG G4, the company is proud that the LG V10 packs a big punch when it comes to cameras but not only that, the all-new LG V10 now sports a different design and materials in its body.

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First of all, the display is gorgeous. It might not be the best in the market, but it really does look gorgeous. The display is so large too that it fits for gaming and for normal phone usage.  Compared to Super AMOLED, this one has a more natural and bright colors, and it’s probably one of the things why I like this smartphone.

 

One of its best feature is the second screen. When I first heard about the second screen of the LG V10, I thought it was just a gimmick but when I get to try out the LG V10, the second screen was really useful because not only this second screen shows your notifications but it also acts a shortcut for your apps

 

Before, LG used the leather back on their LG G4 but this time, they opt for a textured rubber-like back. And I didn’t expect that the V10’s feel would be that good. The sides are also made up of the metal used in wristwatches which made the LG V10 really premium. The software of LG looks really good. It got the flat icons and the software that was seen before on LG devices and it is still full of bloatwares.

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When it comes to the camera, which is one of its main features, the LG V10’s camera settings can kick other’s smartphone butt. It is so complex that you could anything with it which is a photographers dream. Not only that, the LG V10 also supports manual video mode which lets you adjust the different settings while recording a video.

 

I can’t say much about the LG V10 but all I know that this smartphone is really good. The smartphone feels very premium to hold and it has one of the best camera on a smartphone out there. This is also the only smartphone that supports manual video and it’s a feature that every vlogger would love to have.

 

If you want the LG V10, it will be available for P37,990 and you know the best part about it? LG will be giving away a FREE 200GB memory card valued at P11,000 starting yesterday up to November 29, 2015

Samsung Galaxy J5 Review

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Samsung Galaxy J5 Review

Did you know that one of the popular Samsung Galaxy line is the Samsung Galaxy J series? Yes, they’re the mid-range smartphones of Samsung and they did a pretty good job on this one. These smartphones may not pack the latest Exynos processors but they have some of the goodies that you can find from Samsung including their own software and the Super AMOLED display. Check out my review to know more about the Samsung Galaxy J5.

 

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Design and Hardware

 

The first time you laid your eyes on it, it is unmistakably a Samsung smartphone. The design is very familiar and it hasn’t been changed for years. But since this smartphone is an affordable mid-ranger, the smartphone is packed in a solid plastic body. But compared to the flagship smartphones of Samsung, this one doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor and it has a thinner home button and there’s a front facing flash too for selfies.

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The smartphone is not thick and it is not also thin but it is very comfortable to hold although I wished that Samsung could also put in some premium materials even at their affordable range of Galaxy smartphones.

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There’s the Micro USB port and the 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom of the smartphone while the insides of the smartphone supports Dual SIM and MicroSD card along with the 2600mAh battery which was able to last up to a day or a day and a half on my usage.

 

Actually, the back of the Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos reminds me of my first Samsung smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S3 although this one feels more solid and less cheap looking.

 

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos also support OTG if you think that the 8GB Internal storage and the MicroSD card slot is not enough for you. Another thing to like in this smartphone is it’s finally boasting an LTE antenna inside.

 

 

Display

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The smartphone got a 5-inch HD display and surprisingly, it’s a Super AMOLED display despite its category as an affordable smartphone. And just like the other Samsung devices with Super AMOLED Display, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos doesn’t fail to impress. Its color are vivid and the display is very bright.

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There’s also a feature in the Samsung Galaxy J5 in where you can set the display for outdoors and it lets you have a very bright and overexpose display which lets you see the display clearly even at direct sunlight.

 

 

Software and Performance

 

The Samsung Galaxy J5 might have the similar UI of the Samsung Galaxy S6 but the processing power inside it is different that’s why you cannot experience the same speeds of the Samsung Galaxy S6. Of course, you’ll have the Galaxy apps on the Samsung Galaxy J5 in where you can download exclusive Samsung apps for the Galaxy J5

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Inside the Samsung Galaxy J5, you’ll find the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor which gives a modest gaming performance and also LTE compared to its predecessor. There’s a decent 1.5GB of RAM too in case you need to do multitasking. The Snapdragon 410 might not do well compared to its bigger brothers such as the Snapdragon 615 and Snapdragon 801 but it can still play the latest and demanding games such as Ashphalt 8 and NBA 2k16.

 

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However, in NBA 2k16, I wasn’t able to maxed out its settings and I was only to play it in lowest settings and it wasn’t that smooth but it’s playable. On most apps, I really didn’t had too much problems and it was good despite that there are a lot of apps that are open.

 

 

Camera

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There’s a 13 Megapixel Rear camera on the Samsung Galaxy J5 along with the 5 Megapixel Front Camera and one thing that I like with the Galaxy J5 is its camera. The front camera is not just a wide angle camera which is really great for selfies but it also got a front facing LED Flash which is really helpful when taking selfies at dark environments.

 

Regarding the rear camera, you may check out some of the photos that I took using the smartphone:

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Verdict

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The Samsung Galaxy J5 is a solid smartphone. It might not be as much as powerful as the other smartphones with better SoCs but this smartphone can do its job well. If you’re looking for a midrange smartphone, this is a good one but the TouchWiz UI is aging and its processing power cannot handle the latest games. But hey, this smartphone is still good.

 

Black fridays arrives at Gearbest

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Black fridays arrives at Gearbest

Black friday and Cyber Mondays are always the best. Not only because we can see old items that are discounted but also some items that are somehow new are on sale! And at Gearbest, they’re offeirng not only one category of gadgets, but they’re offering tons of gadgets with discounts!
Whether you’re looking for consumer electronics, drones, smartphones, or tablets, Gearbest has something to offer for you! Check out their offerings at http://www.gearbest.com/promotion-black-friday-special-275.html

Gearbest Black Friday promo

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Gearbest Black Friday promo

Are you looking for an awesome gadget this Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Well, Gearbest got you covered with their Black Friday promos in where you can get a coupon code at November 27 @ 17:00 UTC and NOV 30 @17:00 UTC. For each product, only the 20 customers who use the coupon code will receive the discount so be sure that you buy real fast! If you want to know more about it, head over to http://www.gearbest.com/m-promotion-active-196.htm

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: Metal body, fingerprint sensor, & Helio X10 Processor

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: Metal body, fingerprint sensor, & Helio X10 Processor

Yesterday, Xiaomi have also announced their newest smartphone, the Redmi Note 3. It is the successor of their affordable phablet line and this time, Xiaomi have decided to move on with a full metal design just like the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 but this one got some surprises such as the very fast fingerprint sensor and and the all-new MediaTek Helio X10 processor.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

  • 5.5-inch Full HD Display
  • Octa-Core 64-Bit MediaTek Helio X10 Processor
  • 2GB/3GB Dual-Channel LPDDR3 RAM
  • 16/32GB Flash storage
  • Full metal design
  • 13MP Camera with Phase detection auto-focus and two-tone flash
  • 5MP Front Camera
  • 4000mAh Battery

 

There’s no word if the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 will arrive in the Philippines but in case you’re interested, you can get the Redmi Note 3 in 2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB for 899 RMB (P6,700) and 1099 RMB (P8,100) respectively. But of course, expect the Redmi Note 2 will be priced higher once it arrives here.

 

 

 

ASUS Zenfone Selfie at Gearbest

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ASUS Zenfone Selfie at Gearbest

ASUS Zenfone Selfie is the company’s smartphone that for selfie lovers. It offers the a 13-Megapixel Rear Camera with Laser Auto-focus but they’re also offering the same 13-megapixel front camera with Dual-LED Flash. This smartphone is really great for selfies but not only that, this one also packs a pounch with its Snapdragon 615 processor with 3GB RAM

 

ASUS Zenfone Selfie Specs

  • 5.5-inch Full HD IPS Display
  • 64-Bit Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 Processor with Adreno 405
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB Internal Storage
  • 13-Megapixel Rear Camera with LED Flash and Laser Autofocus
  • 13-Megapixel Front Camera with Front Facing flash
  • WiFi
  • BT4.0
  • LTE
  • Android 5.0

 

One thing though, compared to the one that we have here in the Philippines, this one have a different back cover and only a 16GB of Internal Storage. If you want to get an ASUS Zenfone Selfie internationally, head over to Gearbest.com

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