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You can now enjoy GMA 7 content on Iflix

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You can now enjoy GMA 7 content on Iflix

If you are a big fan of GMA shows then you probably would like this news. Iflix, the leading Internet TV service in Southeast Asia has partnered with GMA to bring GMA programs to the library of Iflix.

 

This partnership will bring popular GMA 7 shows such as Dalawang Mrs. Real, the epicserye Amaya, and My Husband’s lover. Also, GMA 7 will also bring GMA News documentaries to Iflix such as I-Witness and Pinoy Abroad. These shows would add to tens of thousands of hours of entertainment to Iflix.

 

Aside from those TV shows, notable feature films from GMA will also be added to the Iflix library including classics such as Jose Rizal and Muro Ami along with the network’s recent movies such as The Road and Sossy Problems. The content is expected to grow and the first batch of GMA content has been available last August 15, 2015.

 

Iflix has also revealed that they can view new episodes of GMA shows within seven (7) days of their initial broadcast via Catch Up TV. Expect local Catch Up TV on show such as My Faithful Husband, Beautiful Strangers and Pari Ko’y.

 

Unfortunately, there’s no Eat Bulaga yet on Iflix and you cannot experience the kilig factor of Aldub.

 

 

Xiaomi Mi 4i Review

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Xiaomi Mi 4i Review

Xiaomi’s latest smartphone to arrive here in the Philippines is the Xiaomi Mi 4i. It’s a tone-down Xiaomi Mi 4 but the Mi 4i got some cool features that the Mi 4 doesn’t have including a big battery and a more affordable price. Despite having a tone-down specifications, the Xiaomi Mi 4i is still considered a flagship smartphone of Xiaomi. Interested? Check out my review below.

 

Design

One of the main features of the Xiaomi Mi 4i is its thin and sexy profile. Compared to most flagship smartphones these days, the Xiaomi Mi 4i features a plastic design but it is still very solid. The design of the Mi 4i is minimalistic yet eye-catching thanks to its thin bezels along with the colorful MIUI 6.

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Unfortunately, this smartphone doesn’t have a removable back instead, you can put in the sim card at the sim card tray located at the top left of the phone. Another cool thing about this smartphone is its battery. Despite having a thin and light design, Xiaomi manages to cram a big 3030mAh Li-Ion battery. A very rare battery to see on a smartphone with a thin and light design like this.

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One of the probably dealbreakers of the smartphone is its memory. Yes, there’s a 16GB internal storage inside the smartphone but unfortunately, the Xiaomi Mi 4i’s storage isn’t expandable and you’re stuck with that memory or you could just use USB OTG for your media files to save your memory on your smartphone.

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The Xiaomi Mi 4i supports LTE on both sim card slots however, it doesn’t support all LTE bands for all networks which might be a dealbreaker for many people.

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Regarding the audio quality of the Xiaomi Mi 4i, it was a little bit of disappointment. The Xiaomi Mi 4i’s audio wasn’t that loud and I think Xiaomi needs to improve the power of its speakers on the Xiaomi Mi 4i.

 

Display

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One of its biggest features is its display. They have a feature called sunlight display which enables you to see the display clearly with the right colors even at direct sunlight. It’s a really awesome and helpful feature especially if you’re always on the go and always checking out your smartphone outside.

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The display of the Xiaomi Mi 4i is a 5-inch Full HD IPS LCD Sunlight display and it performs pretty well. The colors were great, the display is very bright, and the screen is very responsive. Actually, Xiaomi Mi 4i’s display is one of my favorite displays that I’ve seen on a smartphone.

 

Software and Performance

The Xiaomi Mi 4i packs a 2GB of RAM along with the latest 2nd generation 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core processor. That specification sounds good on the paper today but the processor is set between the mid-range and their top-tier processor however, it didn’t perform as well as I expected.

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My experience on the Xiaomi Mi 4i running on MIUI 6 wasn’t the best that I’ve seen on a Xiaomi device. You can notice that there’s a delay in response when opening an app and it wasn’t really that smooth. I think the MIUI 6 is the one responsible for this and not the Snapdragon 615 processor inside the smartphone. I believe it should be updated and optimized

 

However when it comes to gaming, I was disappointed that I wasn’t able to maxed out the settings on games like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas but it was playable when I set the graphics at medium. At Antutu, I got a score of 38175 which isn’t bad for a smartphone with this specifications but again, the real world experience is the most important thing here.

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Camera

One of the biggest upgrades that you can see in the Mi 4i is its camera. And damn, I didn’t expect that the camera of the Xiaomi Mi 4i would be this good. The smartphone got a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone dual-LED flash and the images that I shoot were really great. Check out the photos that I took using the Xiaomi MI 4i.

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As you can see, the photos were vivid and they are very sharp. You could also notice that the photos are really sharp and the colors are really accurate and even at low-light condition, the Xiaomi Mi 4i’s camera works pretty good.

 

Verdict

Xiaomi Mi 4i got a pretty damn good design despite its plastic build, good battery life, a beautiful display and a great camera but it is hampered by its performance and slowdowns however, I believe that Xiaomi could fix it by a software update. The Xiaomi Mi 4i’s price is really enticing at P9,799. If you’re interested you can order one right now at Smart or at Lazada. You can get it here at Smart Plan 999.

Final Fantasy VII comes to iOS today

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Final Fantasy VII comes to iOS today

Holy shit guys. One of the best games in the history of mankind is coming to iOS. If you guess Final Fantasy VII, then you are damn right. Yes, this is no emulator and Square Enix has finally ported their best game ever to our mobile devices and don’t worry, you can see a touch optimized UI  so you can finally play Cloud on your iOS devices and see those heartwrenching and shocking moments at Final Fantasy VII (I don’t want to spoil anything kids)

For now, Final Fantasy VII will only be available for iOS devices, meaning, you can only play this on your iPhones and iPads. Just like the other Final Fantasy games on the App Store, this game would cost a ridiculous price of $15.99. Yeah, shit. Final Fantasy VII for iOS will be available at the App store in a bit (August 20).

Get a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 right now at Online stores!

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Get a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 right now at Online stores!

Samsung has recently unveiled their newest smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. Both smartphone packs a phablet size 5.7-inch display with a premium and elegant design just like the Samsung Galaxy S6. Meaning, there are no more SD card slot and removable battery on the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5.

 

On the upside, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 now packs a very premium design and when you hold, you won’t even feel that this smartphone packs a 5.7-inch display thanks to its more ergonomic design. Both smartphone also packs a very powerful Exynos processor and a 4GB of RAM which is more than enough on most Android games and apps today.

 

If you’re interested on getting the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and you cannot wait for the local release here in the Philippines then head over to Widget City because they’re selling a Single Sim variant of the Galaxy Note 5 for P33,XXX. You should also remember that this variant isn’t the one arriving in the Philippines because the official variants will be getting a dual-sim feature.

 

Nonetheless, Widget City is selling the Galaxy Note 5 cheaper compared to the SRP which is P36,990 and you can even get the Galaxy Note 5 right now which is a plus who are excited for the Galaxy Note 5.

 

If you want to order one, Check out this link: http://www.widgetcity.com.ph/product/samsung-galaxy-note-5-n920i/

ASUS Zenfone Selfie KD550KL Unboxing and Initial Review

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ASUS Zenfone Selfie KD550KL Unboxing and Initial Review

The ASUS Zenfestival will be happening next week and it is expected that different devices will be launched there including the ASUS Zenfone Selfie. From the name itself, the ASUS Zenfone Selfie packs some features that are really made for selfie lovers. There’s a 13-megapixel with dual-LED flash on both rear and back while the rear one would pack a laser autofocus camera.

 

Compared to the ASUS Zenfone 2, the ASUS Zenfone Selfie is their newest smartphone to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor instead of the typical Intel processors which can be found on its Zenfone 2 brothers. There’s a 3GB of RAM and 32GB of Internal storage that is expandable too. One of probably the new features that you would probably like aside from the camera is its battery because, this one might have a little bit smaller juice but the ASUS Zenfone Selfie does have a removable battery. Want to know more about it? Check out our unboxing and initial review of the ASUS Zenfone Selfie at the top of this post.

 

 

Grabcar and Grabcar+ Promo code for August 17-21

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Grabcar and Grabcar+ Promo code for August 17-21

If you’re a frequent rider of Grabcar and Grabcar+ then you’ll be happy to know that they’re offering a new promo from August 17-21. With this promo, you can get unlimited P100 off on your Grabcar and Grabcar+ rides. This promo is to show support for KC Concepcion’s Meg Magazine Cover this month. From August 17-21, you can use the promo code KCFORMEG.

 

If you don’t have any idea what this app do, Grabcar is a car-booking app in where you can book a private car to pick you up and drive you to your destination. Grabcar are standard sedans such as Honda City, Toyota Altis, Innova, Vios & Mitsubishi Lancer while Grabcar+ are premium cars and SUVs such as Mini cooper, Fortuner, and Montero sport. But of course, Grabcar+ has a more premium rates compared to Grabcar.

 

The payment? Don’t worry, It’s cash and you don’t need a credit card for this one. Oh and Grabcar offer fixed fares so whether you’re stucked in EDSA or anywhere in the metro, you don’t have to worry anymore! If you’re interested with this one, you can download the Grabtaxi app on the iOS App store and Play Store.

Cherry Mobile Flare X Review

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Cherry Mobile Flare X Review

Cherry Mobile Flare X is one of the hottest smartphones this year. When it was announced, everyone was amazed with its price and specifications and It was already considered as one of the hottest smartphones this year. This smartphone is the answer to what most Filipinos want on a smartphone – a big display, big battery, and a powerful hardware.

 

Design

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The Cherry Mobile Flare X shares the same design DNA of the Flare series and you could quickly recognise that it’s a Cherry Mobile smartphone. However, despite having a good hardware, the smartphone is a little bit thick and when you’re holding the smartphone, you’ll immediately feel the body of an ASUS Zenfone 5. Actually, that’s not a bad thing. The Cherry Mobile Flare X might be a little thick but the smartphone feels really solid because of its thick blocky design and once you hold it, you’ll immediately feel that this smartphone won’t easily broke even when you drop it on the floor.

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To keep the smartphone affordable and simple, Cherry Mobile used a plastic body but again, this smartphone is very solid but the weight feels just right and it isn’t heavy. Inside the smartphone there’s a 3000mAh battery which is really rare for a local-branded smartphone. Normally, local-branded smartphones pack only an ample amount of juice compared to other smartphones but the Cherry Mobile Flare X is different, they choose to have a big battery with no compromise on the hardware. The battery is also removable so you don’t have to worry about replacing your damaged battery.

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The Cherry Mobile Flare X might have an affordable price with a good hardware but it still packs a 16GB of Internal storage expandable via MicroSD. The smartphone also supports USB OTG if you feel that the smartphone’s storage isn’t enough for you.

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Regarding the audio quality, the Cherry Mobile Flare X doesn’t really shine just like its smartphone brothers but don’t worry, the smartphone’s audio is still clear and still loud but I felt that it needs more clarity and quality.

One of the advantages of having this smartphone is this smartphone supports LTE. You won’t have any problem regarding cellular networks because the Cherry Mobile Flare X supports all local LTE networks.
Display

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One of the main focus of Cherry Mobile in this smartphone is the display. They’ve pack a 5.5-inch Full HD display that performs really good. The colors on the display looks great and it is very responsive. Outside visibility of the display is pretty good too along with its contrasts and sharpness.

 

Battery

Another main feature of the Cherry Mobile Flare X is the 3000mAh. It isn’t the best battery you can find on a Cherry Mobile smartphone but it’s really nice to this feature on a smartphone that doesn’t mainly focus on the battery.

The Cherry Mobile Flare X lasts for a day at average use and at heavy use, the smartphone was able to last up to more than half a day. Those are pretty good numbers if you ask me.
Software

The software of the Cherry Mobile Flare X is the only thing that I hate. The first thing that I’ve saw on this smartphone is its music widget. There’s a dedicated homescreen for music player that features a turntable which you’ll use for the music player. Unfortunately, you can’t remove that one along with the camera widget that lets you shoot images even on the homescreen.

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Despite having an unpleasant music player UI, the smartphone’s launcher is a little bit customizable. You can change the scrolling effect and the settings are arranged accordingly.

Another thing, the Cherry Mobile Flare X still runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat despite boasting a 64-bit processor ready to take on Android 5.0 Lollipop. However, Cherry Mobile had told us that the update to Android 5.0 Lollipop is coming very very soon so don’t get too sad about it.

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In case you’re not familiar with the innards of the Cherry Mobile Flare X. This smartphone got a 3GB of RAM and a MediaTek MT 6752 processor. it’s a 64-bit processor and it’s ready for Android 5.0 Lollipop so don’t worry about the next update because I’m pretty sure with Android 5.0 Lollipop, you can get more with its processor.

When it comes to games and heavy applications, the Cherry Mobile Flare X doesn’t disappoint. I’ve played different games on the smartphone such as Asphalt 8 and Toram Online, and I was able to play this smartphone smoothly and without lags. Actually, all of the games that I’ve played on this smartphone ran pretty well. At Antutu, I got a score of 33531. Not bad for a smartphone with this specifications.

 

Camera

The Cherry Mobile Flare X got a 13-Megapixel camera with a 5-megapixel front camera and it’s not really its biggest feature but it does the job done. At well-lit conditions, the Cherry Mobile Flare X can shoot good shots however I noticed that some of these images lacks color and overexpose. However, most images that I took were really sharp.

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It’s not the best camera smartphone that you can see on a local-branded but for its price, the Cherry Mobile Flare X’s camera was okay and acceptable

 

Verdict

The Cherry Mobile Flare X is a really great smartphone. It might not be the best smartphone available today but with its hardware for its price, you might be wondering why are you buying an expensive smartphone if you can just get the Cherry Mobile Flare X that offers a great display, amazing performance, and a long-lasting battery life.

For P6,999, this is the best smartphone that you can get and this is the smartphone to beat at its price range and yes, I highly recommend this smartphone if your budget is at this price range.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus local prices announced!

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus local prices announced!

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After the global launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus in New York, Samsung Philippines had their local launched in where they launched the most anticipated phablet of Samsung, the Galaxy Note 5 along with their curved display phablet, the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus.

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Both smartphones shares the same DNA of the Samsung Galaxy S6 in where they features a metal and glass premium design. And of course, the expandable storage and the removable battery are all gone too in favor of a faster storage and a more beautiful design.
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 also packs a brand new S-Pen in where you could experience new features such as writing on the display even without waking it up and a more premium feel. Of course, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus also packs an additional such as shortcuts at the homescreen.
You could easily differentiate the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and the Galaxy Note 5 because the Galaxy Note 5 features a curved back which makes it easier to hold while the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus features a curved display.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 specs

  • 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED dual-edge display
  • Samsung Exynos 7420 octa-core processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 32GB Internal storage
  • 16-megapixel rear camera
  • 5-megapixel front camera
  • Dual SIM
  • LTE
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • NFC
  • Fast Wireless Charging
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • 3000mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ specs:

  • 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED dual-edge display
  • Samsung Exynos 7420 octa-core processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 32/64GB Internal storage
  • 16-megapixel rear camera with OIS
  • 5-megapixel front camera
  • Dual SIM
  • LTE
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • NFC
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • Fast Wireless Charging
  • 3000mAh
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 32GB  is pegged at P36,990 while the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus is priced at P39,990 for the 32GB and P44,990 for the 64GB and will be available for pre-order starting this Monday, August 17 and it will arrive on September 5.

Get the Cherry Mobile Flare S3 Octa for only P3,999!

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Get the Cherry Mobile Flare S3 Octa for only P3,999!

Did you just received your paycheque for this month and you’re looking for a brand new smartphone? Well, looks like it’s the time for you to look for a brand new Cherry Mobile Flare S3 Octa. Yep, this is the best selling Flare smartphone ever and they’re now having a sale! You could get a brand new Cherry Mobile Flare S3 Octa at P3,999 from the original price of P4,499.

 

This smartphone packs a 1.4-GHz Octa-Core processor, 1GB RAM,  5-inch HD display and an 8GB of Internal storage. This smartphone is currently one of the best at its price range and it can outperform most smartphones at even higher price range. This promo will run starting today up to August 16 only so hurry! Get a Cherry Mobile Flare S3 Octa now at the Cherry Mobile stores and kiosks

Cherry Mobile One G1 Android One smartphone Unboxing and Initial Review

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Cherry Mobile One G1 Android One smartphone Unboxing and Initial Review

Cherry Mobile recently announced their newest smartphone that belongs to the Android One family and it’s the Cherry Mobile G1. Not to be confused with the smartwatch, this smartphone packs a better specs than their first Android One smartphone. This smartphone now packs a faster Snapdragon 410 processor, a bigger display and a spanking brand new camera. Do you want to know more about it? Check out my unboxing and hands-on at the top of this post.

 

Cherry Mobile G1 Android One Specs

  • 5-inch HD Display with Gorilla Glass 4
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Quad-Core processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Internal Storage
  • 13-Megapixel Rear Camera w/ LED Flash
  • 5-Megapixel Front Camera
  • Dual-Sim
  • LTE
  • 2500mAh battery
  • P5,999
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