Samsung’s Noteworthy Affair with the Galaxy Note 7

Samsung Electronics Philippines (SEPCO) officially launched the arrival of its newest flagship smartphone: the Samsung Galaxy Note7. Pegged as the smartphone that thinks big, guests at the Noteworthy Affair were treated to an out-of-this-world experience when they finally got to meet the Korean tech giant’s newest flagship phone

Cloudfone Thrill Access First OTA Update Now Available

As they are committed to extend their hands in terms of their aftersales, Cloudfone has recently informed this blog about their first software update for their first smartphone with finger print reader.

Cherry Mobile Cubix Cube Morph, Android and Windows 10 2-in-1 in one

Without those teasers, Cherry Mobile just announced their next follow up to Cherry Mobile Alpha Morph thru their Facebook page.

Cherry Mobile Cubix Cube Morph specs include Android 5.1 Lollipop and Windows 10 OS, 1.33 GHz Intel Atom Z3735D quad-core processor, 10.1 inch IPS display, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM, Bluetooth, WiFi and 6,600 mAh battery.



It is exclusively available thru Lazada Philippines for Php 5,999

MyPhone My86 DTV 1st OTA update now available, two noticeable changes revealed

I really had a problem on using the MyPhone My86 DTV as my other smartphone mainly coz of the touch sensitivity issues that I mentioned on my review but looks like they listened but still a bittersweet deal for me.

Asus Zenfone 3 5.2 inch, Zenfone 3 Max first look, camera samples

I put in 2 more Zenfone 3 smartphones under one blog post as they almost have the same appearances but not on the camera output.

Samsung Galaxy J2 DTV First Impressions, Benchmarks,Camera Samples, Event Highlights

The Philippines' first DTV-enabled smartphone with AMOLED display is officially here thanks to the guys of Samsung Mobile Philippines as they brought it in the Samsung Galaxy J2 DTV.

Redfox Aurea E10 first look, specs, more info on their upcoming handsets

If you checked our post last night at the recent Redfox Transformation media event, they teased that they will gonna release 7 smartphones. Lucky that I took some pics of their only available device at that night.

Oppo F1s possible PH price revealed, now available by a local retailer

A few more days to go before the official Philippine unveiling of Oppo's next selfie expert but one Visayas-based retailer just posted the SRP which might be near or really the exact price.

Cherry Mobile Spin TV leaks, 4 inch Android Lollipop quad-core phone phone

Cherry Mobile has got a brand new tarp that was spotted in SM Manila and no surprise that they brought something new after the Spin 1 and Spin 2 budget Android phones.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra now official in the Philippines

Up until last Friday, Sony Philippines Twitter page (and not their Facebook page) was the only social media account that was used to officially announce the price of Sony Xperia XA Ultra.

LG V20 will be launching this September

As the buzz just became clear as we will gonna see the next successor to the LG V20 soon.

Starmobile Phone-nalo Ka , Discounted Phones in their 5th Anniversary

As Starmobile celebrates their 5th birthday in the tech industry, they featured five smartphones on discounted prices in their ongoing Starmobile Phone-nalo ka promo.

Smart offers Samsung Galaxy Note 7 at Surf Plus Plan 999, also for Smart Infinity

Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) revealed their enticing offers for the much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Beginning August 6, pre-registration links are up for both Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity.
 
For Postpaid, Smart offers the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 at Surf Plus Plan 999, with a monthly cash-out of P1,200 for 24 months, for a total of just P2,199 a month. With Surf Plus Plan 999, subscribers can enjoy the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 5GB data for all their surfing needs, 30 call minutes and 100 texts to all networks, plus free data access for the app of their choice every month—be it Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube, among many others.
 


Approved postpaid pre-orders from August 6 to 19 will also receive a free Samsung battery pack and clear case. This is for the following Smart Wireless and Business Centers: SM Megamall, Rockwell Powerplant Mall, SM Aura, SM North EDSA, SM Baguio, SM Clark, Festival Mall, Molito, SM Cebu, SM Davao, and the Smart Online Store. Those who pre-order and get their applications approved via the Smart Online Store can get their Note 7 units as early as August 17.
 
For Smart Infinity, two Galaxy Note 7 devices may be enjoyed with the Roaming Plan 8000 (24 months) or a Galaxy Note 7 and a Galaxy S7 for the Roaming Plan 5000 (30 months). Members may experience their new devices with discounted outbound roaming rates, 15GB data allocation and a hefty monthly consumable allocation. New Plan 5000 and Plan 8000 members from August 6 to Aug 19 will also receive a complimentary Level Box Pro speaker.
 


To know more about Smart Infinity’s exclusive offers, existing members may contact their Infinity Relationship Officer or the Infinity dedicated hotline *800. For new membership, call 848 8806.
 
“Smart Infinity ensures our members enjoy the latest gadgets and fast mobile data that they deserve. The Galaxy Note 7 coupled with Smart's ultra-fast LTE technology is definitely a worthy addition to our line-up,” said Julie C. Carceller, Head of Smart Infinity.
 
“Like Smart’s thrust towards breaking barriers, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 shatters the limits of smartphone technology with its newest features. We are very excited to welcome the Samsung’s latest flagship to our portfolio and offer it to subscribers with our supersized data plans,” said Kathy C. Carag, Smart Mobile Business Head.
 
“Time and again, Samsung has surprised us with stylish innovations in its Galaxy Note series, which allows users to be more creative and productive with an easy swipe of a finger or a slide of the S-Pen. We can’t wait to see and experience the groundbreaking features in this latest device, which subscribers can surely optimize especially now that we are beefing up our LTE network across the country,” she added.
 
Galaxy Note 7 carries the latest innovation—the first ever Iris scanner for added security, alongside the enhanced S-Pen with higher precision and responsiveness. Note 7 is also the world’s first mobile HDR video that can take footage in sharper colors and with high dynamic range. It also carries superior DSLR like Real Pixel Camera with the first ever dual photodiode sensor (2PD) in mobile, providing superfast autofocus and brighter and clearer images with f/1.7 lens that is excellent for low light. It is water and dust resistant, has an expandable memory up to 256GB and runs on an Octa-core processor for smoother graphics.
 
Be among the first to own Note 7, visit smart.com.ph/note7 or smart.com.ph/infinity/samsungnote7 to register.

Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL hands-on, camera samples, benchmarks

Nine days before the official announcement, I was able to check in the 5.5 inch variant of the (regular) Asus Zenfone 3

Lenovo Vibe K5 first look, camera samples, benchmarks

It did not have a formal media launch unlike it's 2 better brothers but it is worth mentioning. This is my first look on Lenovo Vibe K5

Oppo F1s Official Specs Already Out, Same on Leaks Plus More

After a number of numerous leaks from a number of their Asian counterparts, Oppo India has finally released the official specs of Oppo F1s.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 hands-on, camera samples, more information

Samsung Mobile Philippines invited us for the Philippine launch of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 just a few number of hours after the New York launch.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 now official, specs

Samsung Galaxy Note was just introduced in their newest Unpacked event earlier at New York City.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 comes with either Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8890 processor, 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display, 12 MP dual pixel camera, 5 MP selfie camera, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM, single nano SIM iris scanner, IP68 certification, water resistantand 3,500 mAh battery.

I will have a chance to do a hands-on later at our own Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Philippine launch. We got some info that the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 here in the country will be priced at Php 39,990

*Image from Samsung Newsroom website

Oppo F1s key specs, physical looks and India price leaked

A day before four Asian countries will witness this newest smartphone from Oppo, an Indian website and a Youtube video just gave us more to expect on Oppo F1s.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra coming to PH this Friday

We already saw this on sale via a third party store but Sony Philippines just in quick reaction to bring in the Sony Xperia XA Ultra