This is what happens when a point and shoot camera is married to the Samsung Galaxy S3. This is also the camera that you might consider buying. Why? Because this bad boy point and shoot camera is powered by the latest android and has the specifications that is almost similar to the Samsung Galaxy S3 (Oh hey, check out my review of the Samsung Galaxy S3) It runs on a quad core processor, features a 16.3 megapixel camera, 4.8″HD screen just like its cousin Samsung Galaxy S3. But the main feature that I really like about the Samsung Galaxy Camera is that it is powered by Android Jelly Bean. So what does that mean? Basically, you can download apps such as Facebook, Instagram (Which is already preinstalled), Twitter or whatever games that you would like.
Unfortunately, even though there’s a 3G/4G radio inside. You can’t do GSM functions such as calls on the camera. I think they did that so that they won’t spoil the sales of the Samsung Galaxy S3 since they have almost the same specifications. I was disappointed when I saw that there’s no SD slot. Instead, the Galaxy camera sports a 8 GB internal memory (they should’ve made it to 16GB) plus a microSD slot. I’m quite interested with the slow motion video recording and I really want to see it in action. Anyway, I can’t tell you more about it since I haven’t tried this camera yet.
Samsung announced a lot of devices at IFA and this is one of the most anticipated phone at IFA, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 which is a combination of a tablet and phone (They call it now as a phablet). Samsung Galaxy Note was one of the best phones that Samsung has last year and now they just announced its next generation. The looks and the feel of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is very similar to the Samsung Galaxy S3 (Oh check out the review here!). Basically, the phone has a larger screen size than the Samsung Galaxy S3 which makes this phablet a gigantic one.
The new Samsung Galaxy Note II has a lot of changes from its predecessor but I think there’s no eye-popping new feature on this one. The new Samsung Galaxy Note II features a larger screen from 5.3 to 5.5 but this one have a narrower design which makes it more comfortable to hold than its predecessor. It also has a large 3100mah battery! The S Pen is now longer and thicker which is designed for perfect grip. There are also some new features on the software too like the multiscreen feature which enables you to have an easy multitasking. Oh and there’s Popup play too which can be found on the Samsung Galaxy S3. I think this phone’s great for those people who wants to be more productive. Beware! This phone is too large if you have a little pocket or hands. So here’s the rundown of the specifications
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Specifications
80.5 x 151.1 x 9.4 mm, 180 g
1280 x 720 5.5” HD Super AMOLED screen
1.6 GHz quad core Exynos processor
16/32/64 GB with MicroSD card slot up to 64 GB
2 GB RAM
Wi-Fi
LTE
NFC
Bluetooth 4.0
8 Megapixel Rear Camera with LED Flash w/ 1080p recording
1.9 Megapixel Camera
S apps
Android Jelly Bean (Android 4.1)
3100mAh Battery
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Price in the Philippines The price wasn’t announced yet but my guess is that it will arrive in the Philippines this October and it will have a price tag of P35,000 or more.
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Rejoice! Fast LTE internet will be coming to Globe very soon! Globe said that this is part of their $700 Million network modernization program. Globe’s LTE will commence this September 2012 and they will launch the 4G LTE service through Tattoo (Just in time for the next iPhone which will be probably sued by Apple). I guess its name will be Globe iPhone tattoo just like the Globe iPad tattoo which was launched a few months ago. So what does that mean if there’s 4G LTE on Globe?
Basically, The 4G LTE will let you have a faster internet which is faster than most internet at home but I guess they’ll have a bandwidth limit on this one just like the Smart LTE. The residents in Makati City will be the first to experience Globe’s 4G LTE Service. Today, Globe has the largest 4G network in the country with 2,700 4G sites and and by the end of the year, it is expected to increase to over 4,000 4G sites.
It’s good that they announced the 4G LTE from Globe. Smart already had a LTE beta test a few months ago and LTE has been commercially available in other countries a long time ago. Since the new iPad is already equipped with LTE, the next iPhone is expected to have the LTE too.
I wasn’t able to attend the Globe LTE presscon last week since I have classes that time. Well I hope that I can get to see and try this soon.
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First of all, this is not a Samsung Galaxy S3 but this phone is the Samsung Galaxy S Duos. It features a very identical design and Touchwiz UX of the Samsung Galaxy S3 but this one is much more smaller and has a lower specifications. Obviously, the phone has a dual sim feature and it is powered by Ice Cream Sandwich. Most of the Dual Sim smartphones that we see out there doesn’t have a pretty good specifications but this one is an exception. The Samsung Galaxy S Duos packs a 1 Ghz Single core processor and a WVGA screen. But still, the thing that I like in here is the dual sim feature and of course, its identical looks with the Samsung Galaxy S3. hehe.
Samsung Galaxy S Duos Specifications
121.5 x 63.1 x 10.5 mm, 120g
480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches
1 Ghz Cortex A5 processor and Adreno 200 GPU
4 GB Internal Storage with MicroSD card slot up to 32GB
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
HSDPA
5 Megapixel Rear Camera with VGA@30fps recording
VGA Front Camera
Dual Sim Always on
Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Samsung Galaxy S Duos Price in the Philippines There are no SRPs yet but I’m pretty sure that this phone will arrive here in the Philippines. I really like to have this one as my back up phone :D. My estimate is that the phone will be at the P8,000-P14,000 price range 🙂
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There are just a pinch of water resistant smartphones out there especially those who have high-end specs. Sony Acro S (Yeah, they bought the shares of Ericsson) is just one of the few water resistant phones out there. So what so special about the Sony Xperia Acro S? Well, it has a pretty amazing specifications for a water resistant phone. The specifications of the phone is very similar to its brother, the Sony Xperia S except that the phone is water and dust resistant. Yeah, it means that you can text or use your phone underwater or when you’re in shower. You can even record HD videos Well it’s very nice to see high-end phones with features like this. I hope the other manufacturers could do the same with their high-end phones — Add a water and dust resistant feature on the phone
Sony Xperia Acro S Specifications
126 x 66 x 11.9 mm, 147g
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm w/ Adreno 220 GPU
16GB Memory w/ Micro SD Slot up to 32GB
1GB RAM
12 Megapixel Rear Camera w/ LED Flash
1.3 Megapixel Front Camera
Water and Dust Resistant (up to 1 meter and 30 minutes underwater)
Bravia Engine
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
NFC
HSDPA
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Water Resistance Test Here’s a demo of the water resistance of the Sony Xperia Acro S that I found in the outskirts Youtube.
That’s pretty amazing, Sony 🙂
Sony Xperia Acro S Price in the Philippines The Sony Xperia Acro S is available at Widget City. As of this posting, the price of the Sony Xperia Acro S is P24,350. Check it out here. I’m not sure if Sony Philippines will bring the Sony Xperia Acro S in the Philippines soon.
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This is not a baller. This is not a Zaido nor a Power Ranger accessory. This thing doesn’t came from the movie Total Recall or Minority Report. This is not a fake gadget. YES, this is a real watch. This gadget is called Mutewatch and it has a very unique and cool features. I must say that the Mutewatch is one of the best good looking watches out there. Well it’s not that fashionable when it comes to formal attire but hey this thing looks cool because you won’t notice that this thing is a watch. And like what I’ve said earlier, you might have mistaken it for a rubber baller band. Cool right?
What’s inside the box???
Mutewatch must be one of the gadgets that you haven’t seen before and you might be very interested. When you are wearing the watch, the Mutewatch basically looks like a simple baller band and then suddenly it lights up when you flick it or when you touch it. Aside from checking the time, the Mutewatch can also function as a timer and alarm. Oh and this watch doesn’t sound an alarm instead, the watch vibrates to notify you. The same thing happens when you set the timer. To turn it off, you’ll have to press 3 blocks of squares.
Like what I’ve said earlier, the Mutewatch’s design is very unique. The Mutewatch is made up of rubber and it is not an ordinary rubber but the Mutewatch features a rubber that is strong and durable. Well it’s not that great because you can get scratches on the Mutewatch and that’s quite annoying.
Yeah, you could adjust that
The Mutewatch locks in just a single button. Yes, just a button. Just like in some of your shirts. If you feel that you need to tighten up or loosen the wristband using the adjustable button. Hidden in the Mutewatch is the USB plug in where you will insert it to the USB port then plug it to the PC. Oh and I almost forgot, you can also update the firmware of the Mutewatch when connected to your PC.
So that’s the USB that we’re talking about!
So there are gestures that you need to learn before using the Mutewatch such as changing the time and removing the alarm, which isn’t difficult to get use to. Oh and check out my unboxing and hands-on of the mutewatch here first:
Yeah, the multi-touch screen display is somewhat elevated. But I think that’s a great idea so I can easily know which side I should wear it on. If you are used to wearing watches that is worn over the wrist then you might have a slight problem because eventhough the Mutewatch has a motion sensor, sometimes the Mutewatch doesn’t detect that you flicked it so the Mutewatch is best worn underhand.
Like what I’ve said earlier (again!), the Mutewatch is made up of rubber. Even on the display, you’ll be surprised that it’s a watch because LED bulbs are hidden in that display. I also notice that the Mutewatch’s display became smoother after a few weeks. Yeah, just like a laptop’s touchpad. At first, you can feel its texture but after some time, you’ll notice that the touchpad became smoother.
To set an alarm or a timer, just swipe left or right to navigate and then just tap the display in order to set the desired time then wait for the blink to stop then boom! There goes your alarm or timer. OH! And the alarm and timer doesn’t sound a thing instead the watch will just vibrate. Yeah, that’s why they called this thing a Mutewatch.
I feel that the Mutewatch needs more features such as adding a screen timeout time and LED light brightness. I’m very annoyed when the time suddenly goes off when I’m still looking at it. Well, I wish they could add that in their firmware update soon.
And in case you forgot, the Mutewatch has a USB port, which is use for charging and firmware updates. As for the charging, the Mutewatch takes about 1-2 hours to fully charge. When charging the Mutewatch logo in the middle will start to blink and it will stop when the Mutewatch is fully charge. Oh and the Mutewatch can last up to 4 days with normal use. I wish the next Mutewatch would have a longer battery life. But hey, I really like how cool they designed and implemented the Mutewatch. I also wish that they could add more features soon.
So this is what the Mutewatch looks like
So I asked a lot of people of what they think of Mutewatch and here are some of their reactions:
“Ang mutewatch ay yung watch na umiilaw” “Holy **** ang cool nya” “Best watch I’ve seen so far” “I want to buy this watch seriously “I want one!”
I don’t think a lot of people would want to spend much for a watch. But hey, this watch is fashionable and it won’t attract that much attention when you’re on the streets unless you tap the display or flicked it.
Mutewatch is a not so affordable accessory. The Mutewatch is available for Php12,950 at Digital Walker Trinoma, Eastwood, Virra Mall and Alabang Town Center. So yeah, that makes the Mutewatch premium. Oh and I almost forgot that the Mutewatch is available in 3 colors – Red, Black and White. Yeah let’s hope that they could add some more colors especially Pink because surely, the girls would love to buy the Mutewatch with that color.
RATING: 8.5/10
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We hate it when we got some issues or problems in our network or in configuring our phone. And we’ll hate it more when we cannot find out how to repair or configure our problems. So thankfully, Globe has revamped their website and made it more user-friendly and more accessible to informations, support and services that we need whether you’re a postpaid or a prepaid subscriber
The new Globe’s website aims to be more user friendly and accessible to more new services. The new feature that I really like about the new website is that it is now more accessible to services and support that you need without even going to the nearest Globe stores. Pretty cool right?. Okay so let’s get started with the things that I like about the Globe’s website.
Yeah, you can log-in via Facebook, Google and Yahoo
Basically, the new Globe’s website is much better than the old one. At the home page you can easily see the things that we mostly need like the log-in to my globe account in which you can register via Yahoo, Facebook or Google. Whether you’re on postpaid or on prepaid, you can register your mobile number and do a lot of stuffs including increasing or decreasing your credit limit, changing your billing address, paying your bills and changing your plans. YES, you don’t need to go to the nearest Globe centers just to do that. You can do it at your computer right away.
The phone troubleshooter.
Another cool thing that the new Globe website feature has is the Globe’s phone troubleshooter. So what’s cool about it? Well, you can choose any smartphone OS from the given choices and troubleshoot some simple and most common problems like configuring the internet settings.
Yeah, they can guide you.
Basically, the new website of Globe added a lot of features and solutions to your most common daily problems that you usually encounter and the services that you usually need. Yes, Globe just made it easier for us to fix it and find a solution for it without even going to an expert or to a Globe center. Yeah, a self-service website support.
All in all, Globe made a great job on improving their website and I hope that some other networks will do the same too. It is such a pain in the <BLEEEEEEP> when we ask the customer service and they’re repeatedly replying the same thing but still, we can’t find the solution. Well, Globe’s revamped website is great but there are still some things that Globe might improve.
Oh and why don’t you check out and experience the new and improved Globe’ website.
Thumbs up for Globe!
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Oh hey!, there’s my Smart Freedom Plam Sim number!
This is the plan that we all have been waiting for. The Smart Freedom plan gives us the benefits of being a postpaid subscriber without the things that we hate the most in a postpaid plan — Lock-in period and a monthly service fees. Aside from that, they won’t require you to have a lot of documents or a lock-in period. And I think this offering from Smart is a game changer in the postpaid industry because for me, this plan fits to all audiences. Whether you are a college student or a professional, I think if you want to switch to Smart you should get a Smart Freedom Plan rather than getting a prepaid.
Smart Freedom Plan Sim Package (Top left), Marcelo Santos (To Right), Jam Ancheta (Bottom Left) and Vern Enciso (Bottom Right). From @smartcares Instagram account
Smart invited me for a launch at Rockwell in where there are only selected bloggers that are invited. Anyway, I really enjoy having a freedom plan sim. Why? Here are some key reasons and features that you’ll be very very interested on the Smart freedom plan
Lock-in periodis a no-no – No Sh*t bros and sis! Smart doesn’t require you to have those 48 months lock-in period but of course, the only thing that you can get is the sim (And no, there are no phones). But hey! having a postpaid plan without a lock-in period is so cool!. It’s like having a girlfriend without commitmen (Wait, what?)
No Fixed monthly fees – So if you don’t consume a peso on a month then you don’t have to pay anything. That’s the beauty of Smart Freedom Plan, it starts with zero and if you don’t subscribe, text or call anything then you don’t have to pay anything. Pretty cool right?
No to a lot of documents, Just ID – All of us hates bringing a lot of documents and ID just to prove the world that you exist on earth and if you are capable of paying the bills. But if you’ll apply for Smart Freedom Plan then you just need one. I repeat. ONE VALID SCHOOL OR OFFICE ID.
P600 Credit limit, Yeah. No Bill shock – So yeah, no bill shock. But what if you’re too thirsty and hungry for more credit? No problemoo! Just go to the nearest Smart Center and add some more documentations that they’ll need from you
Okay so I know some of you guys doesn’t know the promo offerings of Smart so here it is. These are the postpaid buckets that are available for the freedom plan:
There are some things that are still missing here in the Smart Freedom Plan like the Always On in where you can browse the internet by MB and not by time. Blackberry Social promos is missing here too but there’s full Blackberry services which will cost you P599 (Yeah, so you already filled up the P600 limit). But according to Smart, they’ll include the missing promos in Smart Freedom Plan soon.
But the good thing in here is that you can combine 2 promos in a month. Example, you registered to Trio Talk 150 but you also want to have a text promo which is Alltext 100. Yeah, that’s possible. You can register to 2 promos. You can also see in your My.Smart the current subscriptions.
FAQs
Q: Hey Jam, I’m too lazy to search for the answer but what if I already maxed out the P600 credit limit and I’ve just been using it for 1 day? A: Well, you could just pay your bills via online bank, My.Smart or even at the nearest 7-11 stores (Hey! 7-11 stores are around the metro!) and then you can waste more money again for more services.
Q: I’m a scumbag guy and I need more than the P600 credit limit. Can I increase the credit limit? A: Of course! Just visit the nearest Smart Center and bring the additional needed documentations for your Freedom Plan 🙂
Q: Seriously? It starts at Zero?! Meh! A: Yep, Smart is very serious about it but of course, you’ll need to consume at least P1 in two months because your number might be cut off
Q: Ok so how can I pay my bills to the nearest 7-11 if I don’t have the bill? A: Smart will not be sending any paper bill instead, they’ll use e-bill or electronic bill. Pretty cool right?
Q: Sim Only? no bundled phones? A: Unfortunately, there are no bundled phones 🙁
Q: So why should I get a Smart freedom plan? A: There could be a lot of reasons on why you should choose Smart Freedom Plan but I guess, the best thing in here is that you can control your expenses and you can easily monitor the subscriptions and other stuffs.
Q: Okay Jam, you already convinced me to get a Smart Freedom Plan sim but how can I get one?
A: It’s pretty easy. Just visit any Smart store and then present your valid school or company ID and just pay a P250 fee and then poof! you’re good to go. Just wait for 24 hour activation of your freedom plan sim. Oh and you need to be 18 and up.
Q: Is it true that your phone has a crack on its back cover? A: Yes! and it’s heartbreaking!
If you have more questions about it, you can contact @smartcares since they know a lot more about Smart Freedom Plan than me
Verdict I really like the Smart Freedom Plan. The cool features like the no Lock-in and starts at zero really fits the wants and needs of a college student (Like me!) or a very young professional. Smart is targeting the youngsters for the Smart Freedom Plan. But hey, even though you aren’t young, I still think that this Freedom Plan can still fit for you. Especially to those people who barely use their phones for text and call.
As of this moment, I’m still having a good time with my Smart Freedom Plan Sim but I also keep my other network sim (I have a lotta sims baby!). Let’s see if Smart can capture a handful of Globe subscribers with this one especially in this time in where Smart is really aggressive with their #TimeToChange campaign. Anyway, if you want to know more about the Freedom Plan then check out www.smart.com.ph/freedom.
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Like what I’ve predicted a year ago, Android phones will be getting cheaper as we get further. Since most Filipinos wants to have a dual sim plus Android, here’s a good phone that you might like. The DTC Mobile GT3 Astroid. It doesn’t pack an eye popping and unique feature aside from being a dual sim smartphone but the phone is very affordable with a SRP of P4,999. The DTC Mobile GT3 Astroid is running on an Android Gingerbread 2.3.4 plus a Dual sim feature. Quite interesting right?
Before we get down to the review let us first check out the specifications of the phone.
3.5″ HVGA Touch screen LCD
650 Mhz MediaTek MT6573 Processor
5 Megapixel camera w/ Flash
Front facing camera
100mb Internal Storage
up to 32 GB External storage
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
two 1450 mAh Battery (Yes, there are two batteries included in the box)
What’s inside the box?
Design, Hardware and Construction
Honestly, the phone reminds me of the HTC Desire. Actually, it looks like the HTC Desire. Anyway, the DTC Mobile GT3 Astroid is still sturdy and solid even though that the phone is entirely made up of plastic. The back cover is made up of plastic and it’s like made up of rubber. I have nothing against that and I still think that the phone is still good even though it has a plastic back cover.
At the front we can see a 3.5″ HVGA capacitive screen which is the same size with the iPhone (except that the iPhone has retina display + larger resolution) . Below the screen is the 4 capacitive Android buttons. Nothing special about it. At the top of the screen is the front camera. Which can be used to take on your own pictures. Oh and you can’t use the phone for skype video call which is quite disappointing.
At the back is the 5.0 megapixel camera with LED flash with the speaker on the side which is very very loud but not that quite clear. I really like the back cover. I felt that the phone won’t easily slip in your hand because it has a rubbery-like surface. The DTC Mobile logo is also printed at the back along with the Android logo and some features at the back. They should’ve remove some other prints at the back except the DTC logo. The back cover’s design looks messy because of it.
The 4 sides
At the top of the phone is a 3.5mm audio jack with the power button. I got no problems about it. On the right side of the phone is the MicroUSB port and the keychain hole. Unfortunately there’s no camera button on the side. On the other side of the phone is the volume rocker which is thin but still okay. At the bottom. Ughm. Well there’s nothing except the external microphone.
I got no problems with the body and construction but there’s only a 100+ mb of storage which is not quite enough for some apps and games. But thankfully, we can add a MicroSD card in where the phone can support up to 32 GB. And like what I’ve said earlier, I got no problems with the body and construction. I can hold and use the phone normally.
The display isn’t that great like the one that can be find on the HTC One X or in the iPhone 4s but this one is already good for a phone with a P4,999 SRP. Its sunlight legibility isn’t that great but it is acceptable. I think I just got used to great displays on phones. Battery life? Well the phone last up to a day or less on normal use. around 8 hours on heavy use.
One of its strongest feature is the support for Dual Sim. Well, I have no problems with it. OH FYI, if you’re using 2 sims, then you can change the colors at the notification bar and the names of the sim so that you won’t get confused. BUT there is a very important thing that is missing here. Well, the phone is lacking a 3G/HSDPA radio. So yeah, we’re stuck with EDGE.
The Camera
The DTC Mobile GT3 Astroid has a 5 megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a front camera that can be use as a mirror to fix your hair or just take your own vain shots. And just like what I’ve expected, the 5 megapixel camera didn’t fared well. Oh and by the way, you’ll need to have a MicroSD card in order to use the phone’s camera because it won’t allow you to save your photos at the phone’s memory.
Anyway, the camera’s quality isn’t great just like what I’ve said earlier. It lacks in many aspects but you can do a lot in the camera app. You can adjust settings, use effects and the thing that I like the most is that you can use Panorama in it. Everything else is similar to a HTC camera app. Here are some sample shots using the DTC Mobile GT3 Astroid, You’ll be the judge:
Here’s a video at 720×480. It isn’t that great either but hey, this is an affordable dual sim Android phone so don’t expect a HD recording on this device.
Software and Performance
Obviously, the phone’s UI is very similar to the one that can be found on the older HTC Devices. There’s HTC sense in the homescreen but it wasn’t as smooth as I expected. Almost everything is the same with the HTC sense — from the camera app to widgets. Almost everything and anything. Thankfully, the MediaTek MT6573 650 Mhz can handle most apps really well. Well, not those hardcore and 3D-hungry apps, just the good ol apps that we mostly need in our daily routine like Facebook and Twitter which is already built-in inside the phone.
Apps and games? well, there are already built-in apps like what I’ve said earlier like Facebook and twitter but there are also 3 games that are included in the phone — Fruit Ninja, Devil Ninja 2 and Angry Birds Rio which you can play without much hitch. But if you feel that your phone needs some more apps and games then check out Play Store in where you can download a lot of apps (I can’t install Instagram and I don’t know why). Well not all apps in Android will work on this device but hey, there are a lot more apps that you can download in the Play store.
VERDICT
There are a lot of affordable Android out there but you might want to consider this phone if you are not always into mobile data since the lack of 3G is a big letdown. If you are the type of guy/girl who wants to have a dual sim phone but you also want a taste of Gingerbread. Well, Android Gingerbread then write the phone’s name in your longlist. If you want to get one, check out the nearest Mega stores out there and DTC Mobile Kiosk. The DTC Mobile GT3 Astroid is now available with a SRP of P4,990.00
GIVEAWAY!
Here we go folks. The raffle that you’ve been waiting for! By following some tasks in rafflecopter, you can get a chance to win a DTC Mobile GT3 Astroid that we use for review (But hey! At least we’re giving it away!)
As long as you can pick up the device at Manila City Area, Batangas area and at Calamba, Laguna Area then you are eligible to join.
You can enter the raffle through the Rafflecopter widget and follow the instructions below
The winner will be notified via Facebook/Email/Twitter
This giveaway period starts at July 30 2012 and ends at August 20 2012
Apps. This is always the first thing that I think of whenever I buy a new phone. Without apps and games, our phones would be boring. Whether you’re using a smartphone or just a featurephone, eventually all of us wants to have apps or games to our phone. And thanks to the built-in store on the featurephones and smartphones, we can easily browse and download free or paid apps and games. One example of it is the Nokia Store for S40. Remember the Nokia Asha 302 that I reviewed a few weeks ago? Yeah, there’s a Nokia store inside that phone. So I downloaded some apps from the Nokia Store and here are the top 5 apps that I really like on the Nokia Store
5. GMA News – Can’t catch up with the news? Don’t worry, there’s a GMA News app on the S40. We always need to be updated on the latest news right? This app basically use the phone’s browser to check the GMA News’ website and check their latest news from the Latest news to Showbiz. Almost anything and everything that you want is there. Very informative. (Requires internet connection) RATING: 3/5 (1 is the highest, 5 is the lowest)
4.iTyphoon – This season is when the storms usually take a visit here in the Philippines. Whenever you know there’s a storm in the Philippines, I’m pretty sure you’d want to know where will it go and how strong will the winds will be. It’s a useful app especially when you’re in the typhoon prone area. Oh and you can also list the things that you want to get during a typhoon. Yeah, a very useful app here for all of us.
RATING: 2.7/5 (1 is the highest, 5 is the lowest)
3. Coffee Craze – This game is almost similar to Diner dash but this one, you’ll have to serve your customers with coffee and bread. The controls isn’t that hard because I just have to use 1,2,3,4,5 and *. As you get further in the game, you’ll have more and more customers and you really need to memorize those servings and you gotta have some pretty fast hands. Well, it’s a really good customer serving management game. You might learn some things in this game. (Requires internet connection). Pardon me for the lack of picture, It’s very hard to take a picture on the game. RATING: 2/5 (1 is the highest, 5 is the lowest)
2. Bomberman – If you are a 90s kid, you already know this game. When you’re bored or waiting for your next class, the best time waster that you have on your pocket is the games on your phone. Basically, the goal of the game is to place bombs on wherever you like and kill those balloon like enemies. After killing those enemies, you’ll have to find a way to exit the game by finding the stairs on those bricks. Pretty addicting. Oh and there are 2 modes in the game — the classic and supreme. Classic mode is the game similar to the Bomberman in the 90s while the Supreme mode is the new Bomberman with some pretty new features. RATING: 1.6/5 (1 is the highest, 5 is the lowest)
1. MMDA – If you’re in the Metro Manila, you might want to avoid the traffic around the metro and look for another route. So here’s a very helpful app for you when you’re around the metro because you can know what’s the current situation on selected roads around the roads in the metro. Basically, there’s a road map on selected roads and you can easily check whether the road is congested or not. Pretty useful especially when you always travel around the metro. (Requires internet connection) RATING: 1.5/5 (1 is the highest, 5 is the lowest)
So there you go! These are my top 5 favorite apps on the S40 Nokia phones. All of these apps can be downloaded for free at the Nokia store which is already installed inside your phones. So what are you waiting for? Check it out now on your S40 phones!
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