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JAM Online’s Best phones of 2013

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JAM Online’s Best phones of 2013

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Ah yes, only a few days are left before we start writing 2014 instead of 2013 on our exam papers. Probably, most of you will be still used to 2013 and not 2014. Anyway, the year is about is to end and again, it has been a great year for smartphones. This year, a lot of interesting features have been introduced to flagship smartphones like the Full HD displays (I bet some of you have smartphones that has a larger resolution than your TVs). Since there are only a few days left before the end of the year, I just want to share with you my best smartphones for 2013

5. Nokia Lumia 1020

Nokia Lumia 1020

This is the first Nokia Windows Phone to pack a 41 Megapixel Pureview camera and probably will be the last. Don’t worry because Microsoft might bring this technology to their future Windows Phone lineup. So why is it on my list? I love the build quality, experience and camera that they’ve used in here, it can beat almost all point-and-shoots out there. The OS? Windows Phone might be behind iOS and Android but Windows Phone growth is definitely big this year. Some of the apps like Instagram and Vine are already available in Windows Phone. Oh, GTA San Andreas would be available on Windows Phones too. But yeah, most apps aren’t available on Windows Phone yet. But yeah, it’s growing.

4. Cherry Mobile Omega HD 2.0

CM Omega HD 2.0

This is not the best offering of Cherry Mobile and this one doesn’t have the specs to compete with the flagship phones of international brands but the Cherry Mobile Omega HD 2.0 is probably one of their most popular local phones of 2013. There’s the 5” HD screen, 1 GB of RAM and a decent quad-core MediaTek processor which can run most of the apps and games that you want. One of the things that I really like in it is the support of its users. Yes, there are a lot of ROMS and mods that are available for this phone.

3. iPhone 5s

iPhone 5s

Look, I’m not really a fan of iPhone but I have to give the 3rd spot to the iPhone 5s. I know, I know, it still has that same 4” display with that slim aluminum body of the iPhone 5 but the iPhone 5s just gave us the glimpse of what’s next for Apple. 64-bit processor,  Fingerprint sensor and Gold color? Yeah, I know, we’ve seen those technologies before but what I love with Apple is that they’re executing these technologies in the right way.

2. LG G2

LG G2

The LG G2 is really amazing. It’s their first phone to pack a rear key. Yep, the power button and the volume buttons are placed at the back. It’s a small feature that can be big change in the mobile industry. Just like the SGS4, the LG G2 packs a plastic body but this one rocks a Snapdragon 800 processor and a heavily modified UI made by LG. yeah yeah yeah, why don’t you check out the LG G2 at some stores and know why this phone got the 2nd spot.

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 3

samsung galaxy note 3

This phone is probably the most powerful device in the market right now. You got a Snapdragon 800 processor and a 3 GB of RAM. This phone is also the first phone of Samsung to pack the faux leather back and it is the first phone to pair with Samsung’s first smartwatch, the Galaxy gear. Okay, so why is it the best phone of 2013? First, it is a very powerful device. Yep, you can even run a PSP emulator in it without lags. This phablet is also perfect for Multi-tasking. IMO, this is the best Android phone in the market right now. Oh wait…the best phone in the market right now.

Cherry Mobile Flare 2.1 Leaked!

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Cherry Mobile Flare 2.1 Leaked!

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Looks like many Cherry Mobile Flare 2.0 users would be disappointed with this news. Remember the news yesterday? Yeah, before the end of the year, there would be new 2.1 phones from Cherry Mobile and it seems that this leaked photo from Facebook will be the Cherry Mobile Flare 2.1. So, what can we expect on the new Cherry Mobile Flare 2.1? Well, it still has the same 4” WVGA display and a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor but this one has a much higher RAM which is 1 GB compared to the 512 MB RAM of the Cherry Mobile Flare 2.0. Who doesn’t want her RAM right? why don’t you check out the full specifications of the phone after the break

Cherry Mobile Flare 2.1 Specifications

  • 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
  • 4” WVGA Display
  • 4 GB Internal storage with MicroSD up to 32 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 5 MP Rear and VGA front camera
  • 1600mAh battery
  • Android 4.1 Jellybean

The phone is expected to have a SRP of PHP4,000

Source: Facebook

Cherry Mobile teases 2.1 smartphone line

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Cherry Mobile teases 2.1 smartphone line
Photo via Cherry Mobile 

Looks like Cherry Mobile isn’t finish on releasing new smartphones. Yes, Cherry Mobile’s Facebook page teased of what seems to be their next line of smartphones, the 2.1 family. So probably, we’ll see a lot of new phones from Cherry Mobile before the year ends or on the first quarter of 2014. Hopefully there’s an octa-core smartphone before the end of the year. Well, we don’t have much idea about these new phones so yeah, I can’t say much about it. Let’s just cross our fingers and wait if we’ll see an Octa-core Cherry Mobile phone.

Cherry Mobile Fusion Storm Unboxing and Hands-on

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Cherry Mobile Fusion Storm Unboxing and Hands-on

Looks like you got a lot of money this Christmas huh? Looking for a tablet? If you are on a low budget you might want to look at the Cherry Mobile Fusion Storm. This is one of the most affordable tablets from Cherry Mobile right now. So what’s inside? you got a 7.85-inch XGA screen which is similar to the iPad Mini and dual-core processor along with a 512 MB of RAM. I know, I know, it isn’t the best specifications that you can find on an Android tablet but hey, this tablet will just cost you P3,699. Why don’t you check out my unboxing and hands-on video after the break?

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ASUS Fonepad Note 6 now available!

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ASUS Fonepad Note 6 now available!

ASUS Fonepad Note 6

Do you think that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is too expensive for you? or the 5.7” isn’t the right fit for you? You might want to look at the Intel-powered ASUS Fonepad Note 6. Don’t confuse the Fonepad with the Padfone because this one isn’t the one that has a tablet dock. So what can we expect with this phone? Well, you got a 6” Full HD display and there’s a stylus too if you don’t want to use your fingers as an input. Unfortunately, there’s no LTE inside and the Intel Atom processor inside it isn’t as powerful as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 but hey, this is probably one of the most affordable phablets with a Full HD display. Why don’t you check out the full specifications after the break.

ASUS Fonepad Note 6 Specifications

  • 164.8mm x 88.8mm x 10.3mm
  • 6” Super IPS+ LCD 1920×1080
  • 2 GHz Intel Atom Z2580 Dual-Core processor
  • PowerVR SGX544Mp2
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 16 GB with MicroSD card slot
  • 8 MP AF Camera with 1.2 MP front Camera
  • NFC
  • HSPA+
  • 3200mAh battery
  • Stylus
  • Android 4.2

The Intel Atom processor inside is getting old already and it might be replaced by a new generation of Intel Atom processor on 2014. There’s no LTE and LED flash too which might be a big deal breaker for you guys. I think ASUS want to position this device as a tablet first and phone second. But hey, it’s nice to see a phablet that came from ASUS. It is available right now at Memo Express with a SRP of P19,995 with a free flip cover case

Samsung launches 840 EVO SSD, comes in 120 GB and 250 GB

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Samsung launches 840 EVO SSD, comes in 120 GB and 250 GB

Solid state drives are the future of storage for your desktops and laptops. Why? Because they are much faster and there are no moving parts compared to the HDDs. And yes folks, the Solid State Drive’s speed and performance was far better than the Hard Disk Drives. You could see a better booting time, more energy-efficient storage, and transferring of files are faster. One of the biggest brand in the electronics business, Samsung, launched the newest EVO SSD 840 last December 18, 2013 in Greenbelt 3. Why don’t you check out these new Samsung EVO SSD 840 after the break.

You know what, you don’t need to be a techie guy or a techie babe to be able to replace your Hard disk drive. Ms. Hannah Alipio of Samsung Philippines showed us how easy it is to replace your hard disk drives with SSDs. But of course, you have to make it sure that your laptop or mobile device supports the EVO SSD 840. And yes, after you’ve changed it to SSD, it will be faster and more energy efficient. The only downside of the SSDs are they are still too expensive and a lot of people are still unfamiliar with it.

Unfortunately, only the 120 GB and the 250 GB variants are available in the Philippines. They are priced at P5,390 and P9,390 respectively. And yes, you could now grab a Samsung EVO SSD 840 at these stores: Infoworx, Complink, PCX, Acenet, PC Hub, Asianic, Villman, Thinking Tools and other Samsung IT authorized dealers.

I am also happy to announce that they also launched new MicroSDs for your smartphones and other mobile devices. There are two Class 4 MicroSD cards — 4 GB and 8 GB which are pegged at P350 and P370 respectively. If you want a bigger storage, you could opt for a 16 GB, 32 GB or a 64 GB Class 10 MicroSD cards which are priced at P750, P1450 and P3450 respectively.
Actually, I’m planning to replace my notebook’s HDD with a SSD 😉

Convert your GCash to Globe Rewards points!

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Convert your GCash to Globe Rewards points!

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Most of you are probably familiar with how Globe rewards work. With Globe Rewards, we can exchange our Globe Rewards for a GC or a even a ticket at Ayala Cinemas. Yes, you don’t have to spend a single penny when you want to watch a movie at Ayala cinemas as long as you have the sufficient Globe Rewards points. Well, Globe has another exciting promo for you guys because you can now convert your GCash to Globe Rewards points. Interested? Check it out after the break!

The conversion of the GCash to Globe Rewards points is 25 GCash = 20 Rewards points. Yes! From now until January 30, 2014 only you can watch a movie, go on a shopping spree and enjoy clip_image003
the latest gadgets for free with the GCash to Rewards Promo. If you could still remember, I used my Globe rewards points to purchase something at Bench. And yes, it was hassle-free and easy to use.

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Our Christmas vacation is coming and I could spend my time watching movies at Ayala Cinemas or just redeeming it for a GCs. Remember guys! This promo is only up to January 30, 2014!

If you want to convert your GCash to Globe Rewards points just follow these instructions:

1. Dial *143# > select Gcash > Buy Stuff > Convert 25 GCash to 20 Globe Rewards Points.

2. Enter your 4-Digit GCash MPIN

3. Confirm the Transaction

4. You’ll receive a SMS Notification that your points were credited

You can transact and convert up to 10,000 Globe Rewards points daily (That’s a lot!). And yes! whether you’re a Globe or TM subscriber, you could avail this promo! For more information about it, you could check out http://www.globe.com.ph/gcash/promo/gcash-to-rewards.

Kata i2 Hands-on

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Kata i2 Hands-on

Hi! Nico Guarte here! I went to a Kata event a few weeks ago and they launched their newest Quad-core phone, the Kata i2! It is the successor of the Kata i1. Why don’t you check out what’s in it for us after the break!.

Kata i2 is a Dual SIM smarthone with 5-inch qHD (960×540) IPS Display (220ppi) running on a 1.2GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6589 Processor along with PowerVR SGX544MP GPU, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of Internal Storage, MicroSD Slot up to 32GB, WiFi, HSPA+, A-GPS & EPO Assistance, 2200mAh battery, 8 MP AF Camera w/ LED Flash, 2 MP Front Camera, and Bluetooth 2.1. The Kata i2 is running on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean.

I love the build and the form factor of this phone. It doesn’t feel like it is made up of cheap plastic at all especially the back cover with the Kata Logo. The device was easy to hold despite having a 5-inch display thanks to the thin bezel.

Both of the cameras are Great. It is almost a perfect selfie machine but there’s one LED Flash only but it performs well at low light conditions. The Kata i2 is running on a Vanilla Jellybean UI (Default system UI) and you can feel the blazing performance, so responsive, much faster. Wow- *ahem*. I tried to play the preloaded Dead Trigger and there was no lags and crashes.

This is a must-have Quad-core Phone. It has a good balance in both performance and Design/form factor. This is priced at Php 7,699 (Introductory Price) / Php10,999 (Suggested Retail Price). So what are you Waiting For? It’s out now at the Owtel Shop (Starmall EDSA)!

This is NicDroid/Nico Guarte, Peace Out! Don’t forget to Follow Me on Twitter (@I_Am_NicDroid), Instagram (NicDroidPH) and if You’re in for a Random Silliness, go to my YouTube Channel (youtube.com/MrPNutbutter95). That’s pretty Much about It, Bye-ers!

Feel safer with GrabTaxi

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Feel safer with GrabTaxi
Have you heard of GrabTaxi? It’s really great! With GrabTaxi, you can book a Taxi directly from your smartphone using the GrabTaxi app. Not only that you can book your Taxi, you can also view the information of the driver that confirmed your booking. In awesome news, GrabTaxi and Globe have now teamed up, which means, If you’re a Globe or TM subscriber, you can enjoy P20 off your Grab Taxi booking fee until June 2014!!! BUT it gets better, from December 1-15, all Globe and TM subscribers will enjoy P0.00 booking fee. YES! Globe subscribers get a 0 booking fee until December 15! Amazing!

Last night, I really needed a taxi because it was late and I needed to get home. Using GrabTaxi with Globe was so fast and easy! I was able to book my taxi in 3 simple taps, and get a confirmation email reminding me that I had a 0 booking fee! The best part about this was I was able to book my Taxi from the middle of nowhere, all because I was able to connect to the internet with my Globe PowerSurf99!
  

Since Grab Taxi is an app, it requires you to be connected to the internet, which is why I love always being connected to the internet with PowerSurf when I use my GrabTaxi app, because it keeps me safe. As convenient as taking Taxis are, you can’t help but hear some of the horror stories of terrible things that happen to some commuters.

With GrabTaxi and Globe PowerSurf99 , rest assured that your taxi ride is safer than most. Why? Because even before getting in the Taxi the details of the driver are sent to you via the app. Grab Taxi and Globe PowerSurf allow you another option, to keep you safer, while in the taxi using my PowerSurf99 I was able to upload my current route to Facebook, and I was also able to share it with my mom over email

I’m so thankful I have PowerSurf because it keeps me connected, wherever I am. Had I relied on WiFi, I would never have been able to book a taxi from the middle of nowhere, or share my ride details. So stay safe, and stay connected with PowerSurf99 which gives 50 MB of data. That’s 50 MB which gives you 250 GrabTaxi bookings a month! To register for Prepaid text PowerSurf99 to 8888 and for Postpaid text PowerSurf 99 to 8888. So that my friends and loved ones could see where I was!

JAM Online Christmas Giveaway!

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JAM Online Christmas Giveaway!

As promised in BTS Live, I’ll be raffling off something at my blog for this Christmas. Hey! It’s the time of giving and sharing this Christmas! I’ll be raffling off a clover Urbanears Bagis! And yes! we’re giving it away for free! (But of course, you have to be residing in the Philippines to join this raffle.) Anyway, you can join the raffle by following the given tasks at the Rafflecopter. Check it out after the break


Terms and Conditions:

  • Valid only for residents in the Philippines
  • All entries must be done through the Rafflecopter below.
  • The winner will be notified via Facebook/Email/Twitter.
  • You can join the giveaway which starts December 8, 2013 and will end on December 24, 2013 12:00 AM.
  • The winner must respond to my Tweet/FB message/E-mail within 1 week.
  • The winner will be announced on December 25

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