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Nokia Lumia 925 Launched, Starts at P23,500

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Nokia Lumia 925 Launched, Starts at P23,500

The Nokia Lumia 925 is finally here in the Philippines. If you can still remember, the Nokia Lumia 920 was launched earlier this year. It’s the colorful flagship phone of Nokia that packs an 8.7 Megapixel Pureview camera that can shoot images even at low-light environment without the need of flash. The problem with the Nokia Lumia 920 is that the phone is too heavy and too bulky but the Nokia Lumia 925 addressed that problem and made the Nokia Lumia 925 dressed in a thin body with a polycarbonate back cover and an aluminum sides and still manage to have a lightweight design. Why don’t you check out the Nokia Lumia 925 and what happened at the launch after the break?


First things first, Let’s check out the specifications of the Nokia Lumia 925.

  • 4.5” AMOLED Clearblack display 1280×768 with Super Sensitive touch
  • 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 16 GB Storage
  • Pureview 8.7 Megapixel camera with OIS and dual LED flash
  • 1.2 Megapixel Wide Angle front camera
  • NFC
  • LTE
  • Colors: White, Gray and Black
  • Windows Phone 8

Yes guys, the Nokia Lumia 925’s specifications is almost the same with the Nokia Lumia 920 but like what I’ve said, the Nokia Lumia 925 sports a thinner and much more premium looking design. I actually like the design of the Nokia Lumia 925, the combination of the aluminum sides and the polycarbonate body feels very solid and premium.

So what can we expect on the New Nokia Lumia 925? The aesthetics are the main changes here but the hardware of the smartphone is almost the same. But like what Mr. Gary Chan had said to us, a great hardware needs to be complemented by a great software. And that’s where the Nokia Smart Cam came in. Since I have a review unit of the phone, I’ll discuss that on my review :P.

The Nokia Lumia 925 will be retailing for PHP 23,500 at Nokia stores and Nokia Solutions partners. It is also available to Smart Subscribers, and will come free when bundled with the Smart Unlimited Data Plan 1500 with a 30-month lock-in period. You have to wait till August 19, 2013 to get your hands on this phone. The Nokia Lumia 925 will be available in white, grey and black. If you want a more colorful Nokia Lumia, then better check my review of the Nokia Lumia 920. But I really suggest getting this one instead. This has a more premium look and a much thinner body.

Thanks Nokia Philippines for the Nokia Lumia 925! Yep, I won the raffle!

HTC One Review

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HTC One Review

Beautiful. That’s the first word that came into my mind after I held the HTC One. Yes folks, HTC One is the name of their flagship phone. It raised a lot of confusion because their former flagship was named as HTC One X. I really don’t know why they didn’t named this phone as the HTC Two or whatever name that won’t bring confusion to the consumers. Anyway, let’s get back to my review. The HTC One was one of the best Android that I’ve used. And no, the beauty of the phone didn’t sacrifice its power (Hell yeah!). But there are some things that let the HTC One down. Why don’t you check it out after the break.

Hardware

Aluminum. Baby.

THE HTC ONE IS THE MOST ATTRACTIVE PHONE THAT I’VE SEEN. That’s it. The HTC One is clad in aluminum; the construction feels like it is the smaller brother of a Macbook. The front is a combination of brawny glass and a little touch of aluminum on the speaker grills. Yep, there are two speaker grills on the HTC One. The sides of the HTC One are not aluminum though. I got the feeling that the sides of the HTC One would get rough after you’ve used it for a long time. I don’t know why but it seems that it has rough edges.

The micro-usb slot of the phone can be found below the phone but it is oddly placed at the right of the phone instead of the middle. It’s not really something to be annoyed at. At the top, there’s the power button but did you know that it also acts as an infrared sensor. And no, we’re not talking about transferring files using IR. That’s so 10 years ago (Gosh, I feel really old!). The Infrared sensor lets you use the phone as universal remote for TV, Cable boxes and players but we’ll talk about the TV app later. Almost all the TVs and players that I’ve tried can detect the HTC One. If your device isn’t on the list, it is easy to configure that as long as you have your remote. Not really the best feature on the HTC One but it is nice to see this additional feature on their flagship.

Setting up the remote on the HTC One

This year, most flagship phones pack a 1080p display and yes, we can feast our eyes on the alluring Super LCD 3 of the HTC One. The difference of the 720p screen and 1080p screen isn’t really dramatic but you’ll notice the crisper and much better resolution on the display when you browse the web, playing games and checking out pictures. I can’t say if this is the best display on a smartphone since I haven’t tried other the upcoming flagships but I think the display of the HTC One is much better than the SGS4. I’m not sure if it’s just my eye or the HTC One’s display is much better.

Powering this device is a Snapdragon 600 processor. It’s not the fastest processor on a smartphone but the Snapdragon 600 can definitely can run and play all those hardcore games and power muncher applications that you use in your everyday routine. The Snapdragon 600 is paired with a 2 GB RAM, which makes the phone lag-free. I barely experienced lags or slowdowns on the phone. Yes folks, the phone is fluid and blazing fast even with Sense UI. This is a phone that exhibits a beautiful design but it also sports a blazing performance. This phone truly has the beauty and the brains.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 under the hood

Unfortunately, the HTC One doesn’t support A MicroSD card slot but I think you’ll be satisfied with the 32 GB internal storage but if you feel that you need more space, you can opt for the 64 GB version. If you’re the type of person who loves download movies and files using the torrent app on your phone, then you might want to look for another smartphone. But for me, I think the 32 GB is already enough for my everyday use. I wasn’t able to fill up that 32 GB too.

If you have a Globe Postpaid Sim, I’m happy to announce that the HTC One supports LTE. Unfortunately, I’m only on prepaid and I wasn’t able to test the LTE on the phone. However, I notice that the HTC One has a better signal reception than other smartphones that I’ve used. Oh, and the battery life? I was satisfied with its battery life too. I was able to squeeze its juices for 12-14 hours of average use. And as always, the HTC Sense sips a lot of battery juice. I really hate HTC Sense for that despite the fact that the Sense is really an eye candy.

We all know that some of the HTC phones that are available right now packs Beats Audio inside and the HTC One is one of those smartphones. The HTC one has 2 speaker grills on the front and the HTC One has a new feature called HTC Boomsound. It’s not really a catchy name but after I used the HTC One, it didn’t failed to impressed me. Actually, I was shocked and awed by its audio quality. I’m pretty sure that all of you will be shock with its audio quality too.

Beats logo. Easily removed

Software

The HTC One is running on Android 4.2.1. The Android 4.3 update is still nowhere in sight but I’m pretty sure that the update will be coming very soon. When you’ve tried a HTC smartphone, you’ll feel that the HTC Sense 5 completely covered the stock android. And no, don’t get me wrong because the HTC One’s Sense 5 doesn’t lag at all. I didn’t experience any slowdowns from it. I was only disappointed with it because it really drains the battery. Actually, it’s the #1 app that consumes the battery a lot. Another thing that I hate about the phone is the app drawer. The gaps are too big and it wasted a lot of space. I wish an update could fix that and let the user choose how many apps that they can include in the app drawer. Nonetheless, I still love its looks and UI. It’s so easy to use and it was fast.

There are a lot of apps that are already pre-installed in the HTC One. One of those apps that I really love is the TV app. Unfortunately, the program guide doesn’t support the Philippines yet but at least, the HTC One can be use as your universal remote. Another thing that I love about the HTC One is the notes app because the default note app can be sync to your Evernote account. Pretty damn cool.

If you’ve notice, the HTC One only has 2 capacitive buttons. Those are back and the home button. I know, it’s kinda weird but actually, this two-button layout is much easier to use than the Galaxy’s Android button layout. To multi-task, all you need is to double tap the home button that supports 9 running apps simultaneously. But don’t worry, if you’ve opened 10 apps, the app will still run.

The 2 capacitive buttons

Like what I’ve said, the HTC One is very fast thanks to the Snapdragon 600 processor and the 2 GB RAM with it. All of the heavy games that I’ve tried on this phone runs pretty well. When I played Gangstar Vegas, I didn’t experienced any slowdowns and lags. I was even multi-tasking on the smartphone. All in all, the HTC One didn’t fail to amaze me with its fast and amazing performance.

When it comes to benchmarks, the HTC One was excellent. It may lag behind the Octa-core processor of the Samsung Galaxy S4 but the HTC One was still fast and it got a high score at Antutu. The HTC One got 24703 at Antutu. Not bad right?

Camera

HTC was really proud of its Ultrapixel camera. It’s their best bet against Nokia Lumia 920’s Pureview camera. My take? Despite having a great aesthetics and software, I think the HTC One fails when it comes to the camera. The Ultrapixel camera of the HTC One is only capable of having 4.1 Megapixel photos. Why is it only capable of that? because the HTC One’s Ultrapixel camera can absorb more light which enables you to shoot bright photos even at lowlight. Yep, Just like the Lumia 920 and the 925 but the HTC One’s Ultrapixel camera cuts short from the Lumia’s Pureview. Check out some photos that I took using the HTC One.

The lowlight shots of the HTC One didn’t turn out well. Most of the time, they’re out of focus and they have too much noise. But at least, the HTC One can manage to shoot at low light. I didn’t had any problems when there’s enough light but sometimes, I feel that the front camera has a takes a better photo than the Ultrapixel camera. There’s one thing that I really like about its camera, the photos are 16:9 at default. Yep, the camera is really made for a 16:9 photos.

The HTC One has OIS but that feature isn’t as effective as the one in the Lumia. But still, I was satisfied with the video recording of the HTC. You’ll also drool over the 60 fps video on the HTC One but unfortunately that’s only available on 720p. Why don’t you take a look at my sample video that I took using the HTC One:


Conclusion

I think the HTC One is the best Android phone to date. And no, don’t hate me guys because I’ve tried the Samsung Galaxy S4 but I think the aluminum body and its unique design were the main game changers here. Plastic is not always fantastic. Yes, the camera isn’t that well, a lack of MicroSD Card and removable battery (which may be a turn-off for some people)  but I think this is still the best Android phone in the market right now. Maybe it’s just me, but I’ll buy the HTC One soon. Yes, folks. This will be my next phone. You can get this phone at Globe for Plan 1699. Why you should get it at Globe? Because the HTC One only supports LTE from one network, and that’s Globe.

You can get the Globe HTC One here.

50% off on a SwitchEasy case

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50% off on a SwitchEasy case

Whenever we buy a new smartphone, the first thing that came into our mind is how can we protect our phone. Since some of our smartphones are made up of glass or a cheap plastic, we really have the fear of getting scratches or cracks. But of course if you want a sturdy case and you want your device to be in great shape, I’m pretty sure that you’ll opt for a branded case like SwitchEasy. And if you’re planning to buy a SwitchEasy case then you’ll be delighted with this news because you can get a SwitchEasy case for 50% off. Why don’t you check out how to get a discount after the break

The 50% off will only last up from July 19 to August 18, 2013 only so better check out the nearest stores. Anyway, here are the 3 ways on how to get a discount from SwitchEasy:

  1. In Store Swap – Trade-in your old case at any of our stores get 50% off on any SwitchEasy case.
  2. Flyer – Use the flyer given at the stores as voucher and present to store staff to get 50% off on any SwitchEasy case.
  3. Online Voucher – Print the online voucher found below and present it to any of our stores to get 50% off on any SwitchEasy case.
So #MakeTheSwitch now guys and check out the nearest stores with SwitchEasy. Here are the stores that are selling SwitchEasy cases : Abenson, Ambassador, Astrovision Glorietta, Automatic Center, Beyond the Box, CellShoppe, Complink, Digihub, Digital Arena, Digital Hub, Digital Walker, E-Central, EDS, Electroworld, Games and Gadgets, Globotel, Graphic-All-In, GUI, iCenter, iCon, iGig, Islands and More, Landmark, Memo Express, Microstation, Mobile 1, Octagon, PC Market, Planet Gadget, Powerhub, Samsung Stores, Senco Link, Sidrah, Silicon Valley, Technoholics, Techsavvy, The A Shop, The Inbox Store, Vertex, and Virtual Station.

Cherry Mobile Cosmos Series Phones Launched

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Cherry Mobile Cosmos Series Phones Launched

Cherry Mobile launched this Wednesday of their newest line-up of quad-core packing with an astounding BSI cameras. These new Android phones from Cherry Mobile are really at par with international standards. When you look in the dictionary, the Cosmos is bigger than the Galaxy LOL. Anyway, there were 4 Cosmos phones that was launched last Wednesday and all of those phones packs a Quad-Core processor and an amazing screen. These Cherry Mobile Cosmos phones are really powerful devices with a very reasonable price. Why don’t you check out my hands-on with these phones after the break.

Cherry Mobile Cosmos X



This is currently the most affordable of the Cherry Mobile Cosmos phones. And yes, the phone still packs a blazing 1.2 GHz Quad-Core processor from MediaTek. Actually, the specifications of this phone is on par with most top-tier local branded phones. But the feature that set this phone apart from any other phones is the 4.7” Super AMOLED HD screen. If you can still remember, the Samsung Galaxy S3, uses this kind of display. This phone has a 18 Megapixel BSI Camera and a 8 Megapixel front camera too. I like the simple design of the phone and its on-screen buttons but the speaker grill at the back made the phone look like a bit feminine. The SRP of the phone is P9,999 and we’ve confirmed that the phone is now available at Cherry Angel. Check out my hands-on and the specifications of the Cherry Mobile Cosmos X below:

  • Android Jelly Bean 4.2
  • 1.2 GHz MediaTek 6589 Quad-Core Processor
  • 4.7″ Super AMOLED HD (on-cell) Screen – Gorilla Glass 2 | 5-point
  • HSPA+ | 3G | Wi-Fi b/g/n | Bluetooth | GPS
  • Dual SIM (1 Standard SIM and 1 Micro SIM)
  • 18 MP BSI Rear Camera with Flash | 8 MP BSI Camera Front
  • 4 GB ROM | 1 GB RAM (Micro SD up to 32GB)
  • 1800 mAh Battery Capacity
  • 135*69.7*7.9mm
  • Miracast Wireless Display Wi-Fi Direct Ready

Cherry Mobile Cosmos S

This is the thinnest Cosmos phone but the phone still packs a faster 1.5 GHz Quad-Core Mediatek processor and it was able to punch in a 2500 mAh inside. I know, the numbers were good but of course, a real review of the phone could test how long the phone can last. The Super AMOLED HD display was ditched on this phone, Instead it has a 5” HD-IPS display. It’s actually not bad and the phone was still blazing fast. I think the main selling point of this phone is the sexy and thin body. If you ask me which of the cosmos phones should I buy, I’ll choose this one over the 3 phones. And before I forgot, the phone has a metal back cover too. That made the phone more premium. I must warn you guys that the Cherry Mobile Cosmos S only supports Single Sim and it doesn’t have a MicroSD Card slot. The SRP of the Cherry Mobile Cosmos S is P10,999.Yep, It’s not a candidate for TJ’s Next Top Dual Sim model. Check out the Hands-on and the specs of the phone below:

  • Android Jelly Bean 4.2
  • 1.5 GHz MediaTek 6589T Quad-Core Processor
  • 5″ HD-IPS OGS (One Glass Solution) Screen – Dragon Trail Glass | 5-point
  • HSPA+ | 3G | Wi-Fi b/g/n | Bluetooth | GPS
  • Single SIM
  • 18 MP BSI Rear Camera with Flash | 8 MP BSI Front Camera
  • 16 GB ROM | 1 GB RAM
  • Non-Removable 2500 mAh Battery Capacity
  • 147*72.1*6.98mm
  • Miracast Wireless Display Wi-Fi Direct Ready

    Cherry Mobile Cosmos S vs. iPod Touch 5th Gen

    Cherry Mobile Cosmos X2

    At first glance, It already reminded me of the Samsung Galaxy S3. Despite the X2 in its name, that doesn’t mean that the phone packs a dual-core processor. Actually, the phone packs a 1.2 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek processor paired with a 4.8” Super AMOLED HD display that supports 10 point multi-touch. This phone is kinda similar to the Samsung Galaxy S3. Actually, the Super AMOLED HD used on this phone is exactly the same with the one used in the Samsung Galaxy S3. And yes, just like the Cosmos S and Cosmos X, the Cherry Mobile Cosmos X2 runs smoothly. The SRP of the Cherry Mobile Cosmos X2 is P11,699. Why don’t you check out the specifications of the phone and its hands-on video below:

    • Android Jelly Bean 4.2
    • 1.2 GHz MediaTek 6589 Quad-Core Processor
    • 4.8″ Super AMOLED HD Screen – Gorilla Glass 2 | 10-point
    • HSPA+ | 3G | Wi-Fi b/g/n | Bluetooth | GPS
    • Dual SIM
    • 18 MP BSI Rear Camera with Flash | 5 MP BSI Camera Front
    • 16 GB ROM | 1 GB RAM (Micro SD up to 32GB)
    • 2200 mAh Battery Capacity
    • 145*74*9.9mm
    • SMART CALL and SMART STAY
    • Miracast Wireless Display Wi-Fi Direct Ready



     Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z




    This is Cherry Mobile’s current best offering. Not only that the phone packs a 1.5 GHz Quad-Core processor but the smartphone also has a 5” Full HD-IPS display. Yes folks, the Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z is the first local branded phone to pack a Full-HD display. And yes, it was impressive. Too bad there’s no LTE and the phone is stuck at 1 GB RAM. I’m only worried of its performance because I noticed that there lags. But don’t worry folks because the firmware is still at works and the retail version of the Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z is different from the one that we’ve used in the event. I’m also worried in its battery, the Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z only packs a 2000mAh battery. That’s a little bit of underwhelming for a 5” Full HD Display. But let’s see. Let’s not look on the numbers but let’s wait for the review of the Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z. The SRP of the Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z is P11,999. Take a look at the specifications and the hands-on below.

    • Android Jelly Bean 4.2
    • 1.5 GHz MediaTek 6589T Quad-Core Processor
    • 5″ Full HD-IPS Screen – Gorilla Glass 2 | 5-point
    • HSPA+ | 3G | Wi-Fi b/g/n | Bluetooth | GPS
    • Dual SIM
    • 18 MP BSI Rear Camera with Flash | 8 MP BSI Front Camera
    • 8 GB ROM | 1 GB RAM
    • 2000 mAh Battery Capacity
    • 142.7*71.9*7.8mm
    • Miracast Wireless Display Wi-Fi Direct Ready

    I’m also happy to announce that Cherry Mobile partnered with MediaTek. FYI, all of these Cosmos phones used the MediaTek MT6589 processors. The MT6589 processor is the world’s first commercialized quad-core SoC, and the world’s first HSPA+ smartphone platform supporting Dual-SIM, Dual-Active functionality. Personally, I like smartphones powered by MT6589 processor. Not only that they’re affordable but they’re also powerful.

    The only phone that is available right now is the Cherry Mobile Cosmos X (which can be bought at Cherry Angel) but don’t worry because the other Cherry Mobile Cosmos phones will arrive in August-September. These Cherry Mobile Cosmos phones are really exciting. Cherry Mobile raised the standards in the local Android industry again.

    Cignal TV-to-go streams TV Channels to your tablet or phone

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    Cignal TV-to-go streams TV Channels to your tablet or phone

    Cignal, a member of the PLDT Group has been aggressively invading our homes to offer us HD TV shows for more than 4 years. They’ve been bringing HD Channels to every Filipino households. Cignal really wants to change the TV viewing experience of every Filipinos with the announcement of Cignal TV-To-Go. It’s a service that allows you to watch real-time broadcast feeds of Cignal channels to your smartphones or tablets as long as you’re connected to the internet. But of course, there’s a catch. Why don’t you check it out after the break.

    Cignal TV-To-Go is currently on its Beta phase but it is now offered to all Cignal Postpaid Subscribers who has Android devices. Yep, the Android app is now available for free. Don’t worry iOS users because the Cignal TV-To-Go app for your iPads and iOS devices will be coming in the App store very soon. Like what I’ve said before the break, there’s a catch to use the Cignal TV-To-Go. First, you need to be a Cignal subscriber and you need to register for an account. Second, you must be connected to the internet using Smart or PLDT broadband.

    I tried Cignal TV-To-Go at the launch event and there were only 13 channels that are currently available. This technology is not new, the HBO Go works almost the same with this one. When I tested the Cignal-to-go app, I noticed that there are still some bugs on the app but it was understandable because the game is still at beta. There will be added channels and pay-per-views in Cignal-TV-To-Go soon too.

    It’s not really an innovation since there are already some countries that are using this one. We might see the Cignal TV-To-Go as a value added service soon too.

    MyPhone Iceberg: The Aluminum Quad-Core flagship of MyPhone

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    MyPhone Iceberg: The Aluminum Quad-Core flagship of MyPhone

    Local branded are really exciting! MyPhone has revealed to us of what seems to be their next flagship smartphone. Special thanks to Chuckie Dreyfus for sharing this on his blog (Be sure to check out his blog!). The next flagship of MyPhone would pack an amazing construction and specs. And yes, it doesn’t just pack the amazing specs that you want from a smartphone but the MyPhone Iceberg also has the software features that you can find on other Android phones. I suggest that you click read more and check out what MyPhone Iceberg has to offer us.

    Before we got down to this, I just want to tell you first that the MyPhone Iceberg came from the Blue Life View. But the MicroSD card slot is missing on the MyPhone Iceberg compared to the Blue Life View. For me, that’s not really a deal breaker because there’s a 16 GB internal storage on this phone.

    MyPhone Iceberg Specifications

    The MyPhone Iceberg is clad in Aluminum. Yes, it will give you the premium feel and look on the phone. And don’t worry about the back cover of the phone because the Philippine map on the back is now gone. And on the front, you don’t have to worry that much about scratches because it is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 2. Not bad right?

    Aside from having a great hardware, the MyPhone Iceberg also pack some features that can “wow” us Pinoys. First, the phone has TARA “Theft Apprehension & Asset Recovery Application”. Basically, it lets you secure your data in case of theft. And yes, that’s exclusive for the MyPhone users. The MyPhone Iceberg also supports clever motion, that’s the feature that allows you to use gestures to do a specific command. Here’s my favorite feature of the MyPhone Iceberg, the Wireless display. I think I don’t need an explanation for that. I’m just not sure which devices would support that feature.

    If you’re planning to get this smartphone then better mark your calendars and free up your schedule on July 26, 2013 from 4 PM – 12 AM for the MyPhone Iceberg Meltdown promo that’ll happen at Eastwood City Walk. Yes, they’ll be selling the MyPhone Iceberg on the event itself. They’ll be also offering the MyPhone Iceberg to credit card holders for 0% interest. Oh and before I forgot, the SRP of the phone is P11,998. Awesome right?

    Source: All Chucked Up!

    Globe Responds to Mr. Sepe’s Bill concern

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    Globe Responds to Mr. Sepe’s Bill concern

    Have you seen the latest news at ABS-CBN about the Globe Bill Issue? One of their writers had an issue with Globe in his postpaid plan billing. If you can still remember, Globe had modernized their network before and it seems that the transition to that isn’t 100% yet. I also saw some tweets complaining to Globe that their postpaid billing isn’t accurate or too too much than expected. Okay, that’s Mr. Sepe’s side. Now let’s check out Globe’s response to that issue in their official statement

    Here’s the official Statement of Globe regarding Mr. Sepe’s issue with the Globe Billing.

    OFFICIAL STATEMENT

    Globe proactively reviewing customer billing; responds to bill concern

    We write in response to the opinion article of Mr. Fernando Sepe uploaded in ABS-CBNnews.com last July 19 about his billing issues.
    We understand the frustration that Mr. Sepe felt about his billing concerns since unfortunately, he was among those selected subscribers who encountered a problem in their billing. We know that the journey in modernizing our service delivery infrastructure and business support system to provide our customers with a better service experience is not easy.

    As Mr. Sepe himself narrated, Globe has been proactively communicating to customers about billing challenges largely brought about by our recent systems migration, and has taken appropriate measures to address bill disputes. In his case, he indicated in the article the series of reversals done particularly for his data charges.

    At this point, It is important for us to state that while Mr. Sepe felt the need to publicize his experience, Globe has been going through all billings in the last four months so that this experience will not be replicated in other subscribers. Thus, we were able to make the appropriate billing adjustments as recounted in the article, whereby bill reversals were credited to his account in the past two billings.

    Another proactive service measure is the creation of a special action team two weeks ago to double check and continue reviewing all the billing statements, on a per customer basis. We want to assure our customers that we are taking this step to ensure the quality and accuracy of their billing.

    As a result of the QA process, any additional bill adjustment due to our customers will be reflected in their September to October billing statements.

    We welcome subscribers who may want to seek clarification about their billing statements and will be given priority in all our customer contact points. Our @talk2globe twitter account for social media has been strengthened with more
    customer service advisors. Likewise, we have improved the menu for our 211 hotline to handle billing concerns. One can also go to our Globe stores for proper customer assistance.

    In addition, we are extending further assistance to our customers in the form of installment offers for those who experienced delayed billings. Please contact the said customer channels for information on how to avail of the offer.

    We value our customers and the feedback they give helps us serve them better. We wish to express that we are thankful for the patience and understanding our subscribers have shown in this journey of providing a much improved service. It’s getting better everyday. We have no other wish but to have the happiest customers.

    I’m pretty sure that Globe is doing everything to fix their network. For those people who are experiencing problems with their bills, just contact Globe. They’ll fix that for sure, all you need is to be patient.

    HTC One Mini: HTC One’s smaller brother

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    HTC One Mini: HTC One’s smaller brother

    The HTC One just got a smaller brother. If Sammy has their own mini version of their flagship, HTC got one for their One too. The HTC One Mini was just announced and it sports a better specifications than the Sammy’s mini version of their flagship and yes, the HTC One Mini and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini has 4.3″ screen. I think the word “mini” is much bigger now. The HTC One mini doesn’t pack the same specifications of its bigger brother but the HTC One mini retains the aluminum body, HTC Boomsound and the Ultrapixel camera. For the software, there’s the HTC Blinkfeed and the HTC Zoe. My take on the HTC One Mini? I think HTC has successfully created their “mini-me” version of the HTC One. Some people still argue for its downgraded specifications. I think creating a mini version of a flagship shouldn’t have the same specifications with its bigger brother. Why? because it will have a much expensive production and the consumers might be confused which is the real flagship phone phone. Click read more and head on over to the specifications of the HTC One mini

    HTC One Mini Specifications

    • 132 x 63.2 x 9.25 mm, 122 grams
    • 4.3-inch Super LCD 2 1280×720 Display
    • 1.4 GHz Snapdragon 400 with Adreno 305 GPU
    • 1 GB RAM
    • 16 GB Storage
    • Ultrapixel Camera 4.1 MP camera with LED Flash, OIS
    • Bluetooth
    • Wi-Fi
    • LTE
    • 1800 mAh battery
    • Colors: Glacial Silver and Stealth Black
    • HTC Boomsound
    • HTC Zoe
    • HTC Blinkfeed
    • Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
    HTC One Mini Price in the Philippines
    The SRP of the HTC One Mini wasn’t announced but my guess is that the phone would be priced at around PHP18,000-PHP21,000. But don’t worry, Widget City might bring this phone here in the Philippines anytime soon.

    Lenovo A706: Quad-Core Android for P7,990

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    Lenovo A706: Quad-Core Android for P7,990

    Lenovo is very popular in the PC market but did you know that they’re also busy with their Android products? yep, Lenovo has also invaded the Android market a long time ago. They got a Quad-Core Exynos device before, and now they got a Quad-Core device with an affordable price that can match up against the local brands. Lenovo is also proud that the Lenovo A706 comes with Route 66 Navigation. I’m not really sure if that’ll be the main selling point of the phone but I think one of the best selling point of this Android phone is the brand name. Lenovo has been known for a long time in the PC market and did you know that they are the #1 PC maker right now? Anyway, the Lenovo A706 is using a Quad-Core Qualcomm processor but it’s not the most powerful Snapdragon S4 processor but hey, at least it’s an affordable Quad-Core processor right? Check out the specifications after the break.


    Lenovo A706 Specifications

    • 1.2 GHz Quad Core Snapgradon MSM8225Q Processor
    • 4.5 inches IPS Capacitive Touchscreen
    • 1GB RAM
    • 4GB ROM (Expandable up to 32GB via micro SD card)
    • 5MP Rear-facing Camera with Auto-focus & Flash plus VGA Front-facing Camera
    • 2000 mAh Battery Capacity
    • Dolby Digital Plus Technology
    • Built-in FM Radio with Recording Function
    • Pre-loaded Route 66 Maps + Navigation app
    • Dual SIM, Dual Standby 
    • Android OS Jelly Bean 4.1.2
    Lenovo A706 Price in the Philippines

    The SRP of the Lenovo A706 is P7,999. Affordable right? But you can get a better specs if you opt for a local branded phone

    Torque July 2013 Pricelist

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    Torque July 2013 Pricelist

    Almost all local brands these days are going to Android. Torque isn’t new to our ears, it has been around for a few years here in the Philippines. I haven’t seen them get a lot of traction in the Android scene but with their current lineup, I think they really want to get a piece of the pie. One of the interesting smartphone in their Droidz family that they have right now is the Droidz Quad. It packs a Quad-Core processor, running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, and it is priced at P5,999. Sure, there are other brands that has the same specs with the Torque Droidz Quad but it is really nice to see that there are a lot of competition going on in the market. And yes, Android phones are really getting cheaper and better. Why don’t you check out their full line-up and pricelist after the break.

    Torque July 2013 price list
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    Souce: Torque Facebook Page

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