CHERRY MOBILE MAIA FONE I4 WITH INTEL SOFIA COMPLETE SPECS, FEATURES AND OFFICIAL PRICE

Looking for a samrtphone taht also run with SoFIA processor? Here comes the smartphone that also runs with SoFIA processor. Along with two Intel powered tablets, Cherry Mobile also announced a smartphone that runs on Intel’s SoFIA processor – theCherry Mobile Fone i4.

It’s an entry-level phone with a 4-inch screen. Nevertheless, the official suggested retail price is ₱1,999.00 only. That makes it thecheapest Intel-powered smartphone in the country!

OEM render of the Cherry Mobile MAIA Fone i4.

The Cherry Mobile MAIA Fone i4 runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat out of the box and has 512MB of RAM for multi-tasking.

Photography isn’t that good with a 2 Megapixel camera at the back paired with an LED flash and another VGA camera on the front. There’s 4GB of built-in storage and a microSD card slot for storing files and photos.

It’s a dual SIM smartphone that can connect to 3G networks and has a 1,350mAh battery.

Cherry Mobile MAIA Fone i4 Specifications

• 4.0-inch Capacitive Display (480 x 800 Pixels, 233 ppi)
• Android 4.4 Kitkat OS
• Intel Atom X3-C3130 (SoFIA) Chipset
• 1.0GHz Dual Core Intel Atom CPU
• 512MB of RAM
• 2.0 Megapixel Main Camera with LED Flash
• VGA Front Camera
• 4GB Internal Storage
• Expandable Up to 32GB via MicroSD
• Dual SIM
• 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE and GPRS Networks
• Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Bluetooth 4.0
• GPS
• FM Radio
• MicroUSB 2.0
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Accelerometer
• Proximity Sensor
• Ambient Light Sensor
• 124.6 x 64.7 x 9.9 mm @ 135 g
• 1,350mAh Li-ion Battery
• ₱1,999.00 Official Price

CHERRY MOBILE MAIA SMART TAB WITH WINDOWS + ANDROID DUAL BOOT OS AND INTEL PROCESSOR

Some of us want to use the different features of an android and windows in one phone. Now Chrry Mobile gives life to that desire. Here comes Cherry Mobile MAIA.
Cherry Mobile kicks off its new lineup of Intel powered tablets with the MAIA Smart Tabthat can dual boot to Windows 8.1 or Android 4.4 Kitkat.

Users can choose to use Android and enjoy thousands of apps and games or Windows and become productive on-the-go with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Janella Salvador holds the Cherry Mobile MAIA Smart Tab in a promotional poster.

Cherry Mobile MAIA Smart Tab is an 8-inch tablet with a 2 Megapixel front camera and 5 Megapixel snapper at the back.

The aforementioned Intel processor is the Intel Atom Z3735Fwhich is quad core and has a maximum speed of 1.83GHz. There’s also 2GB of RAM which is plenty for both operating systems.

Built-in storage is 32GB but there’s a microSD card slot for additional space for music, videos and other files. Meanwhile, a3,800mAh battery powers the tablet.

The Cherry Mobile MAIA Smart Tab has an official suggested retail price of ₱4,999.00. It will be available starting at the end of September.

Cherry Mobile MAIA Smart Tab Specifications

• 8.0-Inch IPS Display
• Dual Boot Windows 8.1 and Android 4.4 Kitkat OS
• Intel Atom Z3735F Chipset
• 1.83GHz Quad Core CPU
• 2GB of RAM
• 5.0 Megapixel Rear Camera
• 2.0 Megapixel Front Camera
• 32GB Internal Storage
• Expandable via MicroSD
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• USB OTG
• MicroUSB 2.0
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Accelerometer
• 3,800mAh Battery
• ₱4,999.00 Official Price

BLACKBERRY PRIV

If you love using android phone but preferred the brand of Blackberry, here is some good news for you. Blackberry’s CEO, John Chen, confirmed that the company will indeed launch an Android powered smartphone called the Blackberry Priv.

It is said to feature the security from Blackberry and myriad of apps from Android. The focus on privacy is where the name PRIV came from.

Blackberry Priv has a touch sensitive keypad!

There has been countless leaks about the Blackberry Priv but it was previously thought to be name Blackberry Venice.

In terms of design, its main difference from other Android phones is its slider Qwerty keypad. This should immediately win over fans of physical keypads!

Its screen size hasn’t been confirmed yet but it’s a little more than 5 inches. It’s a quad HDpanel with dual curved edges just like the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.

The Blackberry Priv comes pre-loaded with several Blackberry apps.

Just like the Blackberry Passport, the Priv will also have powerful set of specs. It runs on theocta core Snapdragon 808 chipset from Qualcomm.

This is paired with 3GB of RAM but only 32GB of storage space. There’s a microSD card slot though.

Its main camera is an 18 Megapixel snapper with fast autofocus and able to record 4K videos. Meanwhile, the front camera is the usual 5MP unit.The rest of the features and specs of the Blackberry Priv hasn’t been revealed or leaked yet. No launch date has been specified too.

Nonetheless, a lot of Blackberry fans are already excited for the smartphone. It will be officially available here in the Philippinesjust like the Passport and Leap.

We’ll post another article with its specs and price when the Blackberry Priv is officially launched.

ALCATEL ONETOUCH FLASH 2

Here are some great specs and review on the latest release model from Alcatel. After a month of hype, Alcatel has finally unveiled theAlcatel OneTouch Flash 2smartphone with a revamped ‘gSight’camera.

This refers to its 13MP rear camera that uses an ISOCELL image sensor from Samsung, employs phase detection autofocus for sharper pictures and a two-tone LED flash that makes photos look more natural.The Alcatel OneTouch Flash 2 has a 5-inch HD display. Below that is a circular capacitive home button with a green backlight while above is a 5MP selfie camera called ‘Profie’ with its own LED flash.

Its 13MP gSight rear camera also has a green strip (hence, the ‘Power of Green’ tagline) around it that apparently serves no other purpose other than aesthetics. To be fair, the phone looks more premium than its previous version.

Under the hood, the Alcatel OneTouch Flash 2 runs on a 64-bit octa core processor from MediaTek with 2GB of RAM.

It comes with Android 5.1 Lollipop as its operating system out of the box. Interestingly, Alcatel chose to use the stock version of Android instead of employing its LeWA UI customization.

The Alcatel OneTouch Flash 2 is a dual SIM smartphone with 4G LTE connectivity. Meanwhile, a 3000mAh battery powers the device.

There’s 16GB of built-in storage, microSD slot that supports up to 128GB memory cards and support for USB OTG.

Best of all, its official price in the Philippines is ₱6,190.00 only. It will go on sale online starting on September 30, 2015.

Alcatel OneTouch Flash 2 Specifications

• 5.0-Inch HD IPS Display (720 x 1280 Pixels, 294 ppi)
• Android 5.1 Lollipop OS
• MediaTek MT6753 Chipset
• 1.3GHz Octa Core 64-bit Cortex-A53 CPU
• Mali-T720 MP2 GPU
• 2GB of RAM
• 13.0 Megapixel Autofocus Main Camera with Two-Tone LED Flash
• 5.0 Megapixel Front Camera with LED Flash
• 16GB Internal Storage
• Expandable Up to 128GB via MicroSD
• Dual SIM (Regular + Regular)
• 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE and GPRS Networks
• Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Bluetooth 4.0
• GPS with A-GPS
• FM Radio with RDS
• USB OTG
• MicroUSB 2.0
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Magnetometer
• Accelerometer
• Proximity Sensor
• Ambient Light Sensor
• 3,000mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable)
• ₱6,190.00 Official Price in the Philippines

STARMOBILE PLAY STYLE

Here comes another great star from Starmobile. Here is something you need to know. Starmobile wants first time Android phone users to choose their entry level, quad core and 3G offering – the Starmobile Play Style.

It’s a 4-inch smartphone with the ability to transfer contacts, messages and even pictures from a feature phone. Software updates, forums and customer service are also combined in a single app called Starmobile Care.

Here’s the Starmobile Play Style:

This model is available in black, white and gold.

The Starmobile Play Style runs on a quad core processor at 1.3GHz with the help of 512MB of RAM and Android 4.4 Kitkat operating system.

There’s a 5MP camera at the back and 2MP snapper on the front. Photos and other files are then stored in its 4GB internal storage or a 32GB microSD card.

Its official price is ₱2,495.00 only and includes two free screen protectors and a phone case.

Starmobile Play Style Specifications

• 4.0-Inch IPS Display (480 x 800 Pixels, 233 ppi)
• Android 4.4 Kitkat OS
• Spreadtrum 7731G Chipset
• 1.3GHz Quad Core Cortex-A7 CPU
• Mali 400-MP2 GPU
• 512MB of RAM
• 5.0 Megapixel Main Camera with LED Flash
• 2.0 Megapixel Front Camera
• 4GB Internal Storage
• Expandable Up to 32GB via MicroSD
• Dual SIM (Regular + Micro)
• 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE and GPRS Networks
• Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Bluetooth
• GPS
• FM Radio
• MicroUSB 2.0
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Accelerometer
• Proximity Sensor
• Ambient Light Sensor
• 124.8 x 63.1 x 9.95 mm @ 108 g
• 1,500mAh Li-ion Battery
• ₱2,490.00 Official Price in the Philippines

SONY XPERIA C5 ULTRA

Sony was also one of the top leading smartphone brand in the Philippines. It also par with Samsung and iPhone when it comes to specs. Sony Philippines has officially announced that the Xperia C5 Ultra is now available in the Philippines with a price tag of ₱17,990.00.

It’s a selfie-centric smartphone with a near borderless 6-inch full HD display and 13MP cameras on the front and at the back. Now that’s great for taking pictures and watching movies on the go!

The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra’s camera in action!

Both 13MP cameras of the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra are paired with its own soft LED flash for better looking pictures. The two are autofocus too!

Sony has also ported its Bravia Engine from its TV line to improve the phone’s display. If you’re concerned that it’s too big, you can use its one hand use mode.

The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra is equipped with Sony’s 3D surround sound technology.

The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra runs on an octa core processor from MediaTek with 2GB of RAMand a slightly skinned Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system out of the box.

It’s a dual SIM smartphone that supports 4G LTE connectivity, NFC and USB OTG. There’s 16GB of built-in storage, a microSD card slot that can read up to 200GB memory cards and a2,930mAh battery.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Specifications

• 6.0-Inch Full HD IPS Display (1080 x 1920 Pixels, 367 ppi)
• Scratch Resistant Glass
• Android 5.0 Lollipop OS
• MediaTek MT6752 Chipset
• 1.7GHz Octa Core Cortex-A53 CPU
• Mali-T760 MP2 GPU
• 2GB of RAM
• 13.0 Megapixel Autofocus Rear Camera with Sony Exmor RS Sensor and LED Flash
• 13.0 Megapixel Autofocus Front Camera with Sony Exmor RS Sensor and LED Flash
• 16GB Internal Storage
• Expandable Up to 200GB via MicroSD
• Dual SIM (Nano)
• 4G LTE Cat. 4, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE and GPRS Networks
• Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot
• NFC Support
• Bluetooth 4.1 with A2DP and apt-X
• A-GPS with GLONASS
• FM Radio with RDS
• USB On the Go (OTG)
• MicroUSB 2.0
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Compass
• Accelerometer
• Proximity Sensor
• Ambient Light Sensor
• 164.2 x 79.6 x 8.2 mm @ 187 g
• 2,930mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable)
• ₱17,990.00 Official Price in the Philippines

RUMORED MATERIALS USED IN SAMSUNG GALAXY S7

Many Samsung user's are most likely thinking what would be new to the Samsung Galaxy S7, for Samsung user’s out there, here is some rumored material used on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7

A new rumor out of Samsung’s home country of South Korea claims to give us an idea of the material that will be used in the upcomingGalaxy S7. This is based on samples that are already in development.

Unlike the Galaxy S6, which uses an aluminum frame, the company’s next flagship will allegedly be coming with a magnesium alloy construction.

This will be a unibody design, marking a departure from the Galaxy S6, in which only the frame is metallic, with the back being made of glass. The S7 would thus be Samsung’s first fully metal flagship device ever.

The magnesium alloy was apparently chosen because of how light it is while still remaining strong and durable. Magnesium is said to be 2.8 times stronger than aluminum while weighing 65% less. Magnesium also gets less hot than aluminum, which is a feature that’s of great use in the mobile world, where chipsets and displays generate quite a lot of heat.

The Galaxy S7 will reportedly come out in the first half of 2016, though a less vague time frame isn’t known at the moment.

iPad Mini 4

Here is another great gadget from Apple. Here comes tiny yet great monster from Apple. It has a very light weight compared to its competitors but still got a 7.9-inch screen.

It has a 7.9-inch screen housed in a 6.1mm thin body that tips the scale at around 300 grams only. Yet, it runs on a 64-bit A8 chipat 1.5GHz and appears to be aided by 2GB of RAM!

Here’s the iPad Mini 4:

    Apple iPad Mini 4 in gold.

Of course, the iPad Mini 4 is made from the same high quality materials as previous Apple tablets. There are three color options to choose from – silver, gold and space gray.

Its 7.9-inch display has a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels resulting in a pixel density of 324 pixels per inch. This is scratch and smudge resistant.

Out of the box, it runs on iOS version 9.0 with notable new features such as Slide Over, Split View and Picture in Picture for multi-tasking; always on Siri and a new font called San Francisco.

Split View on the Apple iPad Mini 4!

There are two variants of the iPad Mini 4 – one with 4G LTE and another with Wi-Fi only. There are also three options for storage space – 16GB, 64GB and 128GB.

It has an 8MP camera at the back with a Backside Illuminated (BSI) sensor and can produce a 43MP panorama image. There’s also a1.2MP front camera for selfies and video calling.

Its home button has been fitted with a TouchID finger print sensorthat can be used to unlock the tablet or authenticate mobile payment transactions using Apple Pay.

The iPad Mini 4 can handle hardcore games and even 3D modeling.

Apple promises up to 10 hours of battery life for the iPad Mini 4. However, that depends on the way you use the tablet. Play a lot of games and you’ll be prompted by the Low Power Mode in no time.

The basic version with Wi-Fi only and merely 16GB of storage space costs $399internationally. Double the storage costs $499 while the 128GB version costs $599.

For the 4G LTE version, the cheapest costs $529. The 64GB variant costs $629 and the 128GB one costs $729. We’ll update this when Philippine prices will be available.

Apple iPad Mini 4 Tablet Specifications

• 7.9-Inch QXGA IPS Display (1536 x 2048 Pixels, 326 ppi)
• Scratch Resistant Glass with Antireflective Coating
• Apple A8 Chipset
• iOS version 9.0 OS
• 1.5GHz Dual Core 64-bit CPU
• 2GB of RAM (to be confirmed)
• 8.0 Megapixel Autofocus Rear Camera with BSI Sensor and LED Flash
• 1.2 Megapixel Front Camera
• 128GB, 64GB or 16GB Internal Storage
• Single SIM (Nano or Apple SIM)
• 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE and GPRS Networks
• Dual Band Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Bluetooth 4.2
• A-GPS with GLONASS
• Lightning Port
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• TouchID Finger Print Sensor
• Barometer
• E-Compass
• Gyroscope
• Accelerometer
• Ambient Light Sensor
• 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm @ 299 g
• 3,820mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable)
• Gold, Silver and Space Gray Color Options

Oppo R7 Lite here in the Philippines

Looking for a better smartphone that has unique specs? Then here is more likely the one that has some unique features better than those if its league.Another great smartphone coming form OPPO. This built in smartphone has a lot of unique and good features including its camera and dual sim slot that also functions as memory card slot.

Oppo Philippines has officially launched two variants of its R7 smartphone in the Philippines – the 6-inch R7 Plus and the more compact and affordable R7 Lite. Let’s talk about the latter.

The Oppo R7 Lite has a 5-inch HD AMOLED display, octa coreSnapdragon 615 processor from Qualcomm, 4G LTE connectivity and a 13MP camera at the back.

It comes in silver and gold.

Oppo cites the R7 Lite’s aircraft-grade aluminum body, slightly curved edges (2.5D arc) of its AMOLED screen and Gorilla Glass 3protection as elegant and premium design.

Its Snapdragon 615 chipset can operate at a maximum of 1.5GHz while 2GB of RAM helps in keeping the phone running smoothly. The company also boasts about the snappier Color OS 2.1 which now runs on top of Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Selfie with the Oppo R7 Lite.

Photography is enhanced by phase detection autofocus and optics from Schneider-Kreuznach. It can even shoot 50MP pictures using a feature called Picture Image 2.0+!

There’s 16GB of built-in storage, support for up to 128GB memory cards and 2,320mAh Lithium Polymer battery which is non-removable. Various screen off gestures are supported too.

The Oppo R7 Lite is a dual SIM smartphone but the second SIM slot also functions as the holder for a microSD card. You’ll have to choose between having two SIM cards or one with more storage space.

Its official suggested retail price is ₱13,990.00 and should be available in different Oppo stores nationwide.

Oppo R7 Lite Specifications

• 5.0-Inch HD AMOLED Display (720 x 1280 Pixels, 294 ppi)
• 2.5D Arc Scratch Resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Android 5.1 Lollipop OS with Color OS 2.1
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Chipset
• 1.5GHz & 1.0GHz Quad Core Cortex-A53 CPUs
• Adreno 405 GPU
• 2GB of RAM
• 13.0 Megapixel Autofocus Main Camera with LED Flash
• 8.0 Megapixel Front Camera
• 16GB Internal Storage
• Expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD
• Dual SIM (Micro + Nano/MicroSD)
• 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EGDE and GPRS Networks
• Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Bluetooth 4.0
• A-GPS with GLONASS
• USB OTG
• MicroUSB 2.0
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• E-Compass
• Accelerometer
• Proximity Sensor
• Ambient Light Sensor
• 143 x 71 x 6.3 mm @ 157 g
• 2,320mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable)
• ₱13,990.00 Official Price in the Philippines

ASUS ZENFONE SELFIE

Many Filipinos really love to make selfie. Some to it everyday, take pictures of their food before they eat it or sometimes capture anything that you love to do. Filipinos always love to see their remembrance.

Here comes the ASUS smartphone that gives more importance on selfie’s. It main objective is to focus on camera specs., but also give a good specs even if it gives a lot of importance on its camera. TheASUS ZenFone Selfie is finally available in the Philippines via online shops and physical stores and carries an official price tag of ₱11,995.

Its main feature is a 13.0 megapixel autofocus front camera that should capture the best selfies. It even has its own two-tone LED flash and real-time Beautification enhancements.

Notice that huge front camera!

Aside from the 13MP front camera, the ASUS ZenFone Selfie also has another 13MP camera at the back with laser autofocus system. It allows rapid shots while maintaining proper focus and preventing blurry photos.

Its screen is a 5.5-inch IPS display with full HD resolution – that’s 1080 x 1920 pixels or 403 ppi. A layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 4protects it from scratches and shattering due to accidental drops.

A pro-like camera interface.

he ASUS ZenFone Selfie runs on an octa core Snapdragon 615processor from Qualcomm with 2 or 3 GB of RAM depending on the storage.

It comes with Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box with the Zen UI on top. There are several software features such as offscreen pattern to directly take a selfie and dedicated low light mode for the cameras.

Connectivity includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. It also supports TV-out via MHLand USB OTG. The 32GB version with 3GB of RAM supports NFC.

ASUS ZenFone Selfie in white.

The ASUS ZenFone Selfie is a dual SIM smartphone although only one SIM can connect to4G LTE networks at a time. There’s also a microSD card slot that can accommodate up to 128GB memory cards.

A 3,000mAh Lithium Polymer battery powers the device and promises almost 24 hours of continuous talk time.

The 32GB version is the only one that’s currently available in the country in three colors –blue, pink and white.

ASUS ZenFone Selfie Specifications

• 5.5-Inch Full HD IPS Display (1080 x 1920 Pixels, 403 ppi)
• Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with Asus Zen UI
• Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 Chipset
• 1.5GHz Quad Core and 1.0GHz Quad Core ARM Cortex-A7 CPU
• Adreno 405 GPU
• 3GB or 2GB of RAM
• 13.0 Megapixel Rear Camera with Laser Autofocus and Dual-Tone LED Flash
• 13.0 Megapixel Front Camera with Laser Autofocus and Dual-Tone LED Flash
• 32GB or 16GB Internal Storage
• Expandable Up to 128GB via MicroSD
• Dual SIM (Micro + Micro)
• 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE and GPRS Networks
• Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot
• TV-out via MHL
• NFC Support
• Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP
• A-GPS with GLONASS
• USB OTG Support
• Micro USB 2.0
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Compass
• Gyroscope
• Accelerometer
• Proximity Sensor
• Ambient Light Sensor
• 3,000mAh Li-Po Battery
• ₱11,995.00 Official Price in the Philippines (32GB)