Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge unveiled!

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September 3, 2014

We were invited by Samsung to view the livestream of the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 at IFA 2014 which is happening in Berlin, Germany and I was surprise to know that there are two new Samsung Galaxy Note. Yep. TWO Samsung Galaxy note devices. The first one is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 while the other one is the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge. The Galaxy Note Edge is the first device to sport an edge display. Yep, looks like the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is the first smartphone to use the YOUM display.

Some cool new features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 are the improve S Pen and Multi Window. With Samsung Galaxy Note 4, your productivity will greatly improve. One new feature that I really like on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is the 90 degree wide angle camera and it is up to 120 degree with the selfie mode.

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is very similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 except for the display which has a curved edge display which provides you quick access to frequently used apps and of course, it can provide you notifications.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Specifications

5.7″ QHD (2560×1440) Super AMOLED display
2.7 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 805 processor
3GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage + MicroSD card slot up to 64GB
16MP Rear Camera + LED Flash and OIS
3.7MP Front 90 degree wide angle camera f1.9 aperture
Heart rate sensor
S Pen
Android 4.4 Kitkat
3220mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Specifications

5.7″ QHD (2560×1440+160) Super AMOLED display
2.7 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 805 processor
3GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage + MicroSD card slot up to 64GB
16MP Rear Camera + LED Flash and OIS
3.7MP Front 90 degree wide angle camera f1.9 aperture
Heart rate sensor
S Pen
Android 4.4 Kitkat
3220mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will be available on October while the Galaxy Note Edge will be available in select markets.

ASUS Transformer Book Flip launched!, starts at P26,995

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Jam Ancheta

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September 2, 2014

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ASUS Transformer Book Flip has been recently launched and it is a very interesting one because it comes in 13.3” and 15.6” display with a hinge that can set your display for up to 360 degrees while the other one is the refresh of ASUS Transformer Book T100. It now sports a faster processor, more colors options and a better storage.

ASUS Transformer Book T100

I already reviewed the ASUS Transformer Book T100 before here. The ASUS Transformer Book T100 that I’m using right now has a 1.33 GHz Quad-Core Intel Atom processor and a 64GB storage. The new ASUS Transformer Book T100 Multi-Color now comes with a much faster 1.44 GHz Intel Quad-Core Z3775 processor and a 64GB+500GB storage.

The new ASUS Transformer Book T100 now also comes in white and red option. Unlike the first ASUS Transformer Book T100, the red and white ASUS Transformer Book T100 now sports a textured back instead of the glossy one. That change made the hybrid laptop more solid and more comfortable to hold. If you’re using the ASUS Transfomer Book T100 64GB like me, you’ll notice that the keyboard dock got thicker because of the built-in 500GB HDD in it.

Just like its first generation brother, this one will also come with a free MS Office 2013 and an unlimited ASUS Webstorage for 1 year. The ASUS Transformer Book T100 is available in red, white and gray w/ SRP of PP23,995. The first generation ASUS Transformer Book T100 will be discontinued.

ASUS Transfomer Book T100 Specifications

1.44 GHz Intel Atom Z3775 Quad-Core Processor
Intel HD Graphics (Gen7)
10.1” HD IPS display (1366×768)
2GB DDR3 RAM
64GB (tablet) + 500GB (Keyboard dock) with MicroSD card slot up to 64GB
1.2MP Front Camera
31WHr battery (Up to 11 Hours)
1 USB 3.0 port (keyboard dock)
Micro HDMI
Windows 8.1

ASUS Transformer Book Flip

This is the latest ASUS laptop to arrive in the Philippines. The ASUS Transformer Book Flip has a hinge that you can rotate for up to 360 degrees. That feature lets you do 4 modes on the laptop. You could use it as a normal laptop when you’re doing your school works, shared viewer when you’re sharing a presentation, tablet mode when playing Windows 8 games or media stand for watching movies and browsing pictures. So yeah, you can adjust the ASUS Transformer Book Flip depending on your needs.

The ASUS Transformer Book Flip is also powerful thanks to the Intel Core processor inside it. The entry level ASUS Transformer Book Flip comes with an Intel Core i3-4010U processor with Intel HD 4400 graphics while the most expensive one comes with an Intel Core i7-4510U processor with an Nvidia graphics. I’m pretty confident that this laptop could run most games that you want if you’re getting the one with Nvidia graphics.

ASUS Transformer Book Flip Specifications

Model Name	Transformer Book Flip 13”	Transformer Book Flip 13”	Transformer Book Flip 15”
	TP300LA-DW099H	TP300LD-DW012H	TP550LD-CJ056H
OS	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Processor	Intel® Core™ i3-4010U processor	Intel® Core™ i5-4210U processor	Intel® Core™ i7-4510U Processor

Display	13.3″ 16:9 IPS HD (1366×768) display, multi-touch screen	13.3″ 16:9 IPS HD (1366×768) display, multi-touch screen	15.6″ 16:9 IPS HD (1366×768) display, multi-touch screen
Graphics	Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 4400	NVIDIA® GeForce® 820	NVIDIA® GeForce® 820
		2GB DDR3 VRAM	4GB DDR3 VRAM
Memory	4GB DDR3 RAM	4GB DDR3 RAM	8GB (4GB + 4GB) DDR3 RAM
Storage	500GB HDD	500GB HDD	1TB HDD

Optical Drive	N/A	N/A	DVD-RW

Color	Black	Black	Black

Connectivity	USB 3.0, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi	USB 3.0, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi	USB 3.0, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi

Warranty	1 yr. Global Warranty	1 yr. Global Warranty	1 yr. Global Warranty

Price	Php26,995	Php39,995	Php49,995
SRP
Bundle Gift	Notebook Bag	Notebook Bag	Notebook Bag

Dimension	32.6(W) x 23.2(D) x	32.6(W) x 23.2(D) x	38.0(W) x 26.1(D) x
	1.90 ~ 2.20 (H) cm	1.90 ~ 2.20 (H) cm	2.72 ~ 2.72 (H) cm
Availability	Available	by mid Sept.	Available

The updated ASUS Transformer Book T100 is now available and it will still have the same P23,995 SRP while the ASUS Transformer Book Flip starts at P26,995 for the Core-i3 variant while the Core-i7 variant will cost you P49,995. I’m currently using the ASUS Transformer Book T100 and it performs pretty good for its price. I’ll have the ASUS Transformer Book Flip soon so watch out for my review.

Strife is now on Open Beta!

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Jam Ancheta

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September 2, 2014

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Strife, the latest game to hit the country is finally on Open Beta. The press launch was hosted by Strife’s official Philippine publisher, Playweb Games. Strife is a second generation F2P MOBA game and unlike other MOBA games, Strife focuses more on playing as a team.

So why does the game focuses on playing as a team? Well because the mechanics of the game makes it easier if you play as a team. There’s a gold sharing system and improved match-making system for level playing fields which are very important mechanics of the game and it helps you to collaborate more with your team rather than playing on your own. There are also some cool and unique feature in the game like pets and items crafting.

When I saw Strife at Imperium e-Sports Bar in Ortigas, I noticed Strife’s graphics is similar to Torchlight but this one has much better animations and graphics. The mechanics of the game makes this game different than other MOBA games because if you won’t help your team, you’ll have a hard time winning the game.

Strife is now on Open Beta and you could download the game client and register at http://www.strife.ph.

Gionee service centers in the Philippines

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Jam Ancheta

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August 31, 2014

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Whenever we look for smartphones, some of us consider the after sales support of the device before buying it. Yep, a lot of people are considering if there’s a manufacturer warranty and service centers. And if you’re a Gionee user, well, you might be happy that there are plenty of service centers nationwide. If you are looking for service centers to have your Gionee smartphone repaired, then check out the list below:

Xiaomi Redmi 1s arriving on September 4 at Lazada!

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Jam Ancheta

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August 31, 2014

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Hugo Barra, Xiaomi’s Global VP has recently visited the Philippines to launch their newest smartphone that’ll arrive in the Philippines, the Xiaomi Redmi 1s. The Redmi line is the affordable devices of Xiaomi but despite having a very affordable price, the specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi 1S is powerful. It is probably the best smartphone for its price.

The Redmi 1S sports a 1.6GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 400 Processor and at Antutu, it can reach a benchmark score above 21,000. That score is quite high for its specifications. Normally, most phones with that processor doesn’t reach that high score.

Xiaomi Redmi 1S Specification

4.7” 1280×720 HD IPS display with Dragontrail glass
1.6 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor
1GB RAM
8GB Internal storage with MicroSD card slot
8MP Rear BSI Camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture
1.6MP Front Camera
3G
Dual-Sim
Android 4.3 with MIUI Skin
2000mAh Battery

Xiaomi Redmi 1S will be available at Lazada on September 4. I was actually expecting that this smartphone would be price at P7,000 but I was wrong, the SRP of the Xiaomi Redmi 1S is P5,599. Yes. This smartphone is freakin affordable.

Hugo Barra, Xiaomi Global VP

Just like the other Xiaomi Products, the Redmi 1S will only be available at Lazada. You won’t have to worry if you don’t have a credit card because Lazada is also offering Cash on delivery and it will only take 1-5 working days if you’re in Metro Manila and 5-10 working days if you’re living outside the Metro.

I’ll do an unboxing and hands-on video at my YouTube Channelso be sure that you’re subscribe ;).

Gionee Elife S5.5 Kitkat update is now available!

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Jam Ancheta

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August 29, 2014

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We love the Gionee Elife S5.5 because of its very thin body but still, it packs a powerful performance thanks to its octa-core processor. But some people clamor for an Android 4.4 Kitkat update for the Gionee Elife S5.5 because during its launch, the Gionee Elife S5.5 was only running at Android 4.2. And now, your prayers has been answered because the Android 4.4 Kitkat update is now available for the Gionee Elife S5.5!

It’s an 800MB update and it brings a lot of improvements including a much cleaner UI and updated apps. When I updated my Gionee Elife S5.5, I also noticed my smartphone became faster and more responsive and thanks to that update, I was now able to download applications that requires Android 4.3 and up like Google Camera.

If you’re planning on updating your Gionee Elife S5.5 then it’ll be better if you could back-up files first because, you know, it’s better to be safe than sorry. If you want to update your Gionee Elife S5.5 to Android 4.4 Kitkat, just open the system update app and check for new version.

LG G Watch R: This is LG’s Round Smartwatch

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Jam Ancheta

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August 28, 2014

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LG has been teasing their upcoming smartwatch for a few days and it has become official today. Just like the Moto 360, the LG G Watch R is an Android Wear smartwatch with a circular display. Unlike the Moto 360, the LG G Watch R would have no bezels. The specifications isn’t really far from the LG G Watch except for the battery which was increased a bit. The LG G Watch R is also the first to feature a circular Plastic OLED and according to LG, it produces a great image clarity even under sunlight.

LG G Watch R Specifications

1.2GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400
1.3-inch P-OLED Display (320 x 320)
4GB eMMC
512MB RAM
PPG (Heart Rate Monitor)
410mAh
Dust and Water Resistant (IP67)
Android Wear

LG G Watch R’s price and availability is expected to be announce at IFA 2014.

Samsung Gear S: Tizen smartwatch with Curved display

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Jam Ancheta

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August 28, 2014

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Samsung has unveiled another smartwatch running on Tizen and now, it will have a curved display. Not only that, the Samsung Galaxy Gear S will also support 3G. Yep, you can do calls and answer it via bluetooth or just forward it to your phone and reply to incoming messages. There’s also WiFi so you’ll always get connected to your social networks and applications that requires internet.

Just like the former Gear smartwatches, this one would have a heart rate sensor and you could connect it to the S Health on your smartphone. Samsung Gear S also has a turn by turn navigation provided by HERE which was use on Nokia smartphones and there will be a Nike+ Running app on the smartwatch.

Samsung Gear S Specifications

2.0” Super AMOLED (360 x 480)
1.0GHz Dual-Core Processor
512MB RAM
4GB Internal Storage
3G
Heart Rate Sensor
Tizen
300mAh

According to Samsung, this baby could last up to 2 days. I’m just worried how small the QWERTY keyboard on this device while texting but yeah, I like that curve display. No word when will the Samsung Gear S will be release and how much it will cost.

LG G3 Stylus: The affordable phablet with Stylus

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Jam Ancheta

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August 27, 2014

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LG has announced their new phone that would have a stylus but unlike the LG G3, this one will have a mid-range specifications. The LG G3 Stylus has a 5.5″ qHD display, 1.3GHz Quad-Core Procesor, 1GB of RAM and a 13 Megapixel camera. Basically, the specifications of this device isn’t close to the LG G3 but it has a feature that you can’t found on most smartphones, the stylus. It doesn’t aim to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 since this one has just a mid-range specifications. Just like the LG G3, this one will also feature Knock code, which will enable you to unlock a device with a personalized tap pattern

LG G3 Stylus Specifications

1.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor
5.5-inch qHD IPS (960 x 540)
1GB RAM
8GB with MicroSD slot
13-Megapixel Rear Camera
1.3 Megapixel Front Camera
Bluetooth
WiFi
Stylus
Android 4.4 Kitkat
3000mAh Battery

This device is expected to be announce on IFA 2014. No word regarding the SRP but LG told us that it will have an exceptional price. It is expected to arrive in Asia this September.

Cherry Mobile Cosmos One teased!

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Jam Ancheta

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August 26, 2014

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Cherry Mobile just teased us their upcoming phone which I think will be dubbed as Cherry Mobile Cosmos One. There are no concrete specifications on this phone but I think it will have a very powerful specifications since it was placed in the Cosmos line. My guess? the specifications might be very similar to the Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z2. You know what, let’s just wait for the official specifications and its price. For now, head over to Cherry Mobile’s Facebook page to see the teaser.

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