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Cherry Mobile is once again back with a bang! The brand is truly committed to evolving with the lifestyle of every Filipino as it announces its newest budget phone, the Cherry Mobile Aqua X.  The Cherry Mobile Aqua X runs on Android 9, with 10W charge capability, and features a notch housing the 8MP Sony IMX219 selfie camera, and it retails at only Php 3,599.  The Cherry Mobile Aqua X has a 6.26-inch LCD (IPS) screen with HD 1600 x 720 resolution and is equpped with a 13MP f/2.0 Sony IMX258 + LED flash.  This budget-friendly phone packs a 2.0GHz 16nm MediaTek Helio P23 octa-core processor which allows a smooth, responsive screen. It also has 3GB of RAM and 32GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 128GB in ROM.  Hurry and get it now at Cherry Mobile stores, kiosks, or at official CHERRY online stores. QUICK SPECS  Display: 6.26-inch LCD (IPS) screen w/ HD 1600 x 720 resolution at 280 p...

DITO Telecom offers their SIM starter pack with free 15 days of 3GB data, unlimited DITO to DITO calls, unlimited texts to both DITO and other mobile networks, and 100 minutes of calls to other mobile networks. All of these for just PHP49. Promo Mechanics   • The DITO Starter Pack will be available starting October 15, 2021 until January 31, 2022.  • The DITO Starter Pack is priced at Php 49.00 and is inclusive of the following:  • DITO SIM Card (pre-numbered and dynamic SIM)  • 3GB Data valid for 15 days will be received within 48 hours upon activation of the SIM card.  • 1GB valid for 7 days upon activation of the SIM card.*  • 2GB valid for 15 days upon activation of the SIM card.  • Unlimited DITO-to-DITO calls for 15 days upon receipt of the 2GB additional data.  • Unlimited DITO-to-DITO SMS for 15 days upon receipt of the 2GB additional data.  • 100 minutes of calls to other mobile networks for...

The Vivo Y85 targets the youth and is priced to match the budget and needs of this segment, which demands affordability and class. With the midrange category getting more popular and its specs getting beefy, the Vivo Y85 seem to rise, especially in the camera department. So how good is the Vivo Y85? Let's take a closer look. Essentially, the Vivo Y85 is a Dual SIM smartphone with 6.22" HD+ screen, 8MP front camera and dual 13MP + 2MP rear cameras. Under the hood, it holds Mediatek Helio P22 octa-core 2GHz processor and runs Android Oreo OS with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal memory expandable up to 256GB. Battery capacity is 3260mAh, which means a longer battery life. Vivo Y85 has a 9:9 ratio with HD+ capacitive touchscreen. It is 6.22 inches in screen size with 720 x 1520 pixels with 270 PPI density. It is 154.8 x 75.1 x 7.9 mm and weighs about 150g. The selfie camera is 8MP with A.I. Face Beauty and screen flash; while the rear cameras are dual 13MP + 2MP with phase d...

If you're going for an upgrade for your next smartphone but quite tight on the budget, the RealMe 5 can be a good choice. The affordable-yet-powerful smartphone RealMe 5, thought comparatively a new entrant in the Philippines smartphone market, has become one of the most popular brands in the budget-phone category. The company has launched many phones in almost one year like Realme 2 and 2 Pro, Realme 3 and 3 Pro, Realme C1 and Realme C2 and more. This popularity has been achieved by the company in a short span of time. Realme started as an Oppo sub-brand till it became an independent company in 2018. There has been no turning back since then. What's In The Box? The RealMe 5, priced at ₱7, 690.00 online on Lazada Philippines, has two color options: Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple. When purchased from Lazada, it will include the following: RealMe 5 Handset, Micro USB Cable, Flash Card Adapter, Phone Protection Case, SIM Card Needle, Quick Start Guide, Screen Protector...

THE iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. These are likely what the next iPhones will be called come September 9 when Apple launches its event in San Francisco. In an article from tech website VentureBeat , the new set of iPhones "will be an upgrade from the existing iPhone 6 and 6 Plus phones. Apple’s challenge was to build into these devices an attractive-enough feature set to tempt current iPhone 6 owners, and owners of earlier iPhones, to upgrade." Here are the new features, according to VentureBeat : Force Touch The new iPhone 6S will get a front screen with Force Touch and haptic feedback. When you press harder on the screen, sensors in the screen detect the increased pressure by measuring the increased surface area occupied by the finger. The device then responds with haptic feedback — a tap — that gives you the illusion you’ve pressed down on a physical button. The point of Force Touch is to add a new type of navigation tool to the phone’s user interface. For instance, b...

THE Oppo RX1, probably the only smartphone to have a "diamond-back" design, may also be the thinnest android device in the market. Elegant and stylish, the Oppo RX1 conceals in its back a diamond pattern that becomes visible only at certain angles. Though thin at 6.8mm, the camera doesn’t protrude which is common for a device this slim. What to expect The screen. The Oppo RX1 is easy to operate with just one hand. There's an option called the "one-hand operation" mode which will “shrink” the screen so that everything is within reach of your fingers. The hardware. The device uses an octa-core Cortex-A53 processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset and 2GB RAM, which puts it in the mid-range category. It runs on a 4.4 android KitKat OS. The camera. Lots of fun using its 13mp and 5mp shooters at the back and front respectively. The 13mp cam offers settings and customizations allowing you to tweak your photos even after taking the shots. The shutt...

H ere's some good news and bad news about the new government initiative for a free WiFi service for all Filipinos. The Good News The Filipinos will now enjoy free WiFi across the country with no worries of having to pay up for the service. No need to apply and no need to wait in line. One only has to own a smartphone or a laptop to connect and surf the web. Because it's free, each Pinoy can now save more of his hard-earned money. Budget for data connection can now be converted into buying for something else, something more important. The free WiFi, according to the DOST's Information and Communications Technology office (DOST-ICT), will be available at the following locations: Public Plazas and Parks Public Primary and Secondary Central Schools Public Libraries Rural Health Units & Government Hospitals State Universities & Colleges Train Stations of the MRT and LRT systems Airports and Seaports City and Municipal Halls National Government Off...

T here will be a couple of new Samsung smartphones this April: the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge which are, obviously, Samsung Electronics' answer to iPhone 6. The new Galaxy S6 and its double curved-screen variant the Galaxy S6 Edge were released on Sunday at the Barcelona trade show and were instantly featured on several tech magazines. According to sources, the new Samsung smartphones will be available globally starting April 10. SPECIFICATIONS In contrast to the mostly plastic Galaxy S5, the S6 will come encased in a slim frame made of reinforced glass and aircraft-grade aluminum. Below are their specs, what we know so far: Image: BGR.com ANY COMMENTS? Feel free to share your reactions and comments down below.

I ntroducing MePay,  the electronic and mobile payments platform from Smart Communications Inc. (SMI) which can be used to purchase items from online seller Zalora. MePay, the new payments platform that only requires any Philippine mobile number upon sign-up, will now allow for secure and convenient online shopping with Zalora even for customers without a credit card, the Manila Time s said. Initially available in the Philippines, MePay will soon provide a payment platform for emerging markets like the Philippines, especially those countries with low banking and credit card penetration. These shoppers can access the payments platform by providing a Philippine mobile number upon sign-up to top-up their accounts through direct transfers from Smart Money accounts or through any of the 30,000 Smart Money Padala centers nationwide. “The Philippines has one of the highest growth rates for e-Commerce in the Southeast Asian region but credit card ownership is still at just arou...

T ired of those endless (and senseless!) photos or stories from your Facebook friends, but can't tell them so anyway? Lo and behold, you now possess the power to "silently" unfollow them in Facebook's new feature, "see less". The "see less" tool allows the FB user to get less updates from a friend rather than completely unfollow him or receiving no updates at all. In other words, the new tool will control the content flow on your Facebook news feed. Plus, Facebook's new master view has been introduced which allows the user to see who all he is following or not following from your friend list. This feature has been extended to pages and groups. News has it that this new feature will be made accessible on Facebook mobile app and desktop starting today. For a detailed step-by-step guide on how to enable the "see less" tool, visit the Facebook News Room here . ANY COMMENTS? Feel free to share your reactions and commen...