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    Lenovo announces IdeaTab A2107, dual-core processor, 3G, WiFi, 7-inch screen, will be cost $179-$199

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    Lenovo announces IdeaTab A2107, dual-core processor, 3G, WiFi, 7-inch screen, will be cost $179-$199

    Look out Nexus 7, there’s a new, low-priced 7-inch slate in town. Meet Lenovo’s IdeaTab A2107, the company’s latest Android tablet. This particular tablet is a ruggedized tablet, meaning it has a roll-cage enclosure that allows it to endure the harsh realities of an active lifestyle without any ill effects. The IdeaTab A2107 is powered by a dual-core MTK Cortex A9 CPU processor and ships with Android 4.0 right out of the tin. The 7-inch display serves up 1024 x 600 resolution, along with 3G and WiFi capabilities, typical for most tablets. What’s not typical is it’s price – Lenovo has said that this particular slate will cost around $179-$199, which makes it only the second Android tablet to even come close to Google’s pricing for their Nexus 7. Granted, this is nowhere near the specs of the Nexus 7, but variety is always good – especially if it only costs $199 maximum.

     

    Sony Xperia Go launched in the Philippines, water resistant Android smartphone for Php 14,490

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    Sony Xperia Go launched in the Philippines, water resistant Android smartphone for Php 14,490

    Aside from the Xperia acro S, Sony Philippines also launched their competitively priced Xperia Go today. The Xperia Go has the same water, dust and scratch resistance of the acro S, in a smaller frame. The Xperia Go uses a 3.5-inch reality display with Sony’s Mobile Bravia Engine, and uses a slower, 1GHz dual-core processor. Like the Xperia acro S, the Xperia Go has the same wet finger water tracking capability that allows it to read your finger inputs even if  they are wet.

    As a nice bonus (and probably a good case of Sony anticipating usage) Sony has also included Fitness and Sports applications like miCoach and FigureRunning in the device for active peeps. The Xperia Go will be powered by Android 4.0 out of the box (though the devices we saw during the launch was only Android 2.3 Gingerbread). The Xperia Go will be sold in the Philippines for Php 14,490.

     

    Sony Xperia acro S offcially announced in the Philippines, 4.3-inch HD display, dust and water resistant, 12-megapixel camera

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    Sony Xperia acro S offcially announced in the Philippines, 4.3-inch HD display, dust and water resistant, 12-megapixel camera

    Although we’ve told you about Sony’s Xperia V a few hours ago, that particular rugged smartphone won’t be coming in the Philippines soon. So if you’re in the market for a rugged, pretty smartphone, you’ll have to settle for Sony’s Xperia acro S. This particular smartphone isn’t afraid of getting roughing it – Sony says that it’s dust and water resistant, as well as scratch resistant so you won’t have to worry about getting beat up. Unfortunately, its not the fastest of smartphones, as it only packs a 1.5GHz dual-core processor (an old Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon in fact) so you will have to keep that in mind if you decide to pick it up. There’s a 12-megapixel camera on the back, powered by Sony’s ExmorR for improved low-light performance, and the device supposedly is still able to track your fingers even if they are wet.

    As far as water resistance is concerned, the Xperia acro S performs as advertised, and was able to survive a trip to the provided aquarium without any ill effect. Time will tell if this particular device will survive a longer and deeper trip underwater, though we’re sure none of you would want to give the Xperia acro S longer H2O  exposure than necessary. Unfortunately, this particular device will still be using Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and Sony was a bit skittish when it came to discussing upgrade paths Sony has clarified that this will get ICS right out of the box. The Xperia acro S will retail for around Php 26,990.

    Globe and RIM announce Globe and BlackBerry Exclusives promo series

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    Globe and RIM announce Globe and BlackBerry Exclusives promo series

    Last night, RIM and Globe announced that they have once again joined forces to launch the Globe and BlackBerry Exclusives. Three exciting and exclusive music events and parties are waiting just for you when you avail of the BlackBerry Curve 9220 or the Curve 9230 through a Globe postpaid plan.

    “After the much-talked about Nicki Minaj Concert Tour last July, we are excited to launch the Globe and BlackBerry Music Exclusives, a series of music events designed to provide Globe BlackBerry subscribers that exclusive music experience,” says Martha Sazon, Head of Globe Postpaid.

    Here’s what’s in store for Globe BlackBerry postpaid subscribers in these three series of promos:

    New and re-contracting subscribers who avail of a Globe postpaid plan with the Curve 9220 from September 13 will automatically get a free raffle entry for a chance to win 4 VIP passes with 2 buckets of beer and 2 pica-pica dishes for free with the Bar Tour Series. This is a series of shows where you get to see some of the hottest local bands live and up-close. These participating shows are: Pedicab and Imago at Cubao X on September 1, General Luna and Razorback at 19 East on September 7, and Sandwich and Taken by Cars at the B-Side on September 22.

    The Karaoke Series lets new and re-contracting subscribers who avail of the Curve 9320 under a Globe postpaid plan from July 2 to November 15, 2012 get a free raffle entry for a chance to win a 5-hour karaoke night with free food and drinks at Red Box Karaoke. Eight winners will be picked, and each of them can bring 4 of their friends. The Karaoke Series will run on October 19, November 9, November 16, and November 23.

    Dying to see your favorite international music artists perform live?  Those who avail of either the Curve 9220 or the Curve 9230 under a postpaid plan as a new line or re-contracting from July 2 to October 31, 2012 are entitled to 100 (for the Curve 9220) or 200 (for the Curve 9230) raffle points for the Concert Series. Three (3) winners will be chose to see Katy Perry live in Singapore on September 23. Four (4) winners will also be picked to watch pop icon Madonna in Los Angeles on October 11. Lastly, five (5) winners will be chosen to see British band Coldplay at their concert in Sydney, Australia on November 17. The winners will get free roundtrip airfare, accommodations, concert tickets, and an awesome send-off party. You can earn more raffle points and increase your chances of winning by downloading ringback tones, true tones, full track songs from 2346, globebbcurve.com, Dloadstation.com, MP3Tone.ph and Record Store.

    Globe and BlackBerry also teamed up with local music channel MYX to launch the MYX Fly Away promo where new and re-contracting subscribers who avail of a BlackBerry Curve 9320 under a postpaid plan will get one raffle entry for the chance to win an all-expense paid trip for two to see Madonna live in Los Angeles.

    So here’s the big question: Which Globe postpaid plans offer the BlackBerry Curve 9220 and the Curve 9320?

    The Curve 9220 is free when you avail of the Globe My Super Plan 499 with a PHP 99 unlimited BlackBerry Chat subscription. This package gives you PHP 499 monthly consumable load for calls and texts, unlimited access to BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), and 2 freebies.

    Meanwhile, the Curve 9320 is available for free upon subscription to the My Super Plan BlackBerry Unli Surf Combo Plan 999, which allows subscribers to enjoy PHP 400 monthly consumable load for calls and texts, unlimited surfing, and 1 freebie.

    You can avail of the Curve 9220 and the Curve 9320 by visiting Globe stores nationwide, calling 730-1010 or logging on to www.globe.com.ph/blackberry/curve or ph.blackberry.com/curve.

    Samsung Galaxy Camera official, Android Jellybean 4.1 on-board, WiFi, 3G and 4G connectivity, 16-megapixel BSI Sensor

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    Samsung Galaxy Camera official, Android Jellybean 4.1 on-board, WiFi, 3G and 4G connectivity, 16-megapixel BSI Sensor

    Seems like the rumor was spot on, as Samsung has officially unveiled their Galaxy Camera during their IFA event earlier today. The Galaxy Camera is equipped with a 4.8-inch touchscreen Clear HD LCD, along with a 21x optical zoom lens. Sensor-wise, there’s a 16-megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI (back-illuminated sensor) CMOS , as well as multiple connectivity features which include 3G, 4G and WiFi connectivity.

    Samsung says that this particular gadget will have access to Samsung’s apps and apps on Google Play, which suggests Samsung may be working with third party app developers to provide additional apps for the device. The Galaxy Camera also has voice recognition built-in, which means you can have it shoot pictures by using your voice alone.

    Now you can take pictures without having to physically touch the camera, a great feature for people who love self portraits. It will come with Android Jellybean 4.1 right out of the box, so you know you’ll recognize the user experience right away. There’s multiple widgets for sharing your pictures and videos quickly, so you can instantly send your pictures to your preferred social network.

     

    Samsung ATIV Tab official, 10.1-inch Windows 8 RT tablet, 1.5GHz dual-core processor

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    Samsung ATIV Tab official, 10.1-inch Windows 8 RT tablet, 1.5GHz dual-core processor

    Aside from the Galaxy Note II, Samsung has also made official it’s ATIV line of devices. The ATIV Tab is one such device, and is a 10.1-inch, 1,366 x 768 resolution display Windows 8 RT tablet that’s only 8.9mm thin. It sports a 1.5Ghz dual-core processor, and Samsung says that it’ll be offering Office Home and Student 2013 RT when it ships, giving it massive content creation capabilities. There’s an 8,200 mAh battery inside it, so it’ll last for a good while before needing a trip to the charger. There’s a 5-megapixel camera on the back and a 1.9-megapixel front facing camera for imaging. There’s also ports for HDMI and USB connectivity, so you won’t be wanting as far as ports is concerned. No word on pricing or availability yet sadly, but we’ll update this post as soon as we get word.

    Samsung Galaxy Note II official specs: 5.5-inch, 1280×720 resolution Super AMOLED display, 1.6GHz quad-core processor, 8-megapixel camera, Android 4.1 Jellybean

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    Samsung Galaxy Note II official specs: 5.5-inch, 1280×720 resolution Super AMOLED display, 1.6GHz quad-core processor, 8-megapixel camera, Android 4.1 Jellybean

     

    While we’re still waiting for Samsung’s IFA Unpacked event to start, it seems someone has spilled the beans early with regards to the star of the show, the Galaxy Note II. PocketNow has received the official press release for the Galaxy Note, and has spilled it online for all to see. Seems that the Galaxy Note II will indeed have a bigger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a native resolution of 1280×720, which is a few pixels shy of the 1280×800 display on the original Note. The Galaxy Note II will also have an 8-megapixel camera on the back. On the inside, the Galaxy Note II will be sporting a yet unnamed 1.6GHz quad-core processor, which we will assume is Samsung’s own Exynos 4 quad. The battery has been beefed up – the Galaxy Note II now has a 3,100mAh battery which is a massive improvement over the original Note’s 2,500mAh battery. The Galaxy Note II will be a bit thinner than the original though not by much: 9.4mm versus the original’s 9.6mm. The Galaxy Note II will run on Android 4.1 Jellybean once it’s released.

     

    On the S Pen side, it seems that the intuitive stylus has received a bit of a redesign and is now thicker and longer. Samsung has made it possible for people to peep into their email, video and image gallery without opening it completely by hovering the S Pen over the items, a feature that they have dubbed as the Air View. The Galaxy Note II apparently also has the same picture-in-picture feature that we liked so much in the Galaxy Note 10.1, which allows users to view a video or browse the web while doing something else entirely in the main window. Like the Galaxy S III before it, it seems like the Galaxy Note II will launch with two color variants. No word on availability in the Philippines yet or eventual price.

    [UPDATE] Seems like the leak is spot on. Samsung will also be offering an LTE version of the Galaxy Note II, so there’s a big chance that this particular device will show up in LTE variants in our area soon. Speaking of availability, it’s going to start shipping sometime in October, so it won’t be long now till you get your hands on it.

    Source: PocketNow

    Water-resistant Sony Xperia V announced, dual-core Qualcomm S4 processor, 4.3-inch 1280 x 720 resolution display

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    Water-resistant Sony Xperia V announced, dual-core Qualcomm S4 processor, 4.3-inch 1280 x 720 resolution display

    More Sony Xperia goodness folks. Along with their newest flagship smartphone, the Xperia T, Sony also launched their Xperia V today. So what makes this particular smartphone so special? Well, aside from having a shatter and scratch resistant 4.3-inch, 1280 x 720 resolution display, the Xperia V is apparently splash and water resistant as well. Sony has stated that it has the highest levels of dust and water resistance in a smartphone (IP55/57+) and as a direct result, can withstand being immersed in water 1m deep for 30 minutes without any ill effect. Awesome.

    Powering the entire affair is a next generation Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5GHz dual core processor, and Android 4.0, with an upgrade to Android 4.1 promised in the pipeline. Sony’s new ClearAudio+ technology also makes an appearance here, so you can count on excellent audio once this unit gets here. There’s also an LTE variant of the Xperia V, which should make it attractive to telcos like Smart who has just recently rolled out their LTE service. No word on pricing or availability yet, though we’ll update this post once we get more information.

     

    Sony 84-inch 4K TV announced, bring on the 4K TV Wars

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    Sony 84-inch 4K TV announced, bring on the 4K TV Wars

    Seems like 4K is the new HD TV, as Sony has unveiled their own interpretation of the 4K TV. Meet the XBR-84×900, Sony’s absolutely huge entry into the 4K market. As expected, the XBR-84X900 uses an absolutely huge 84-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) LCD panel to deliver insane amounts of detail to the fore. Of course, there’s a slim selection of 4K sources available as of the moment, so Sony has also helpfully included their proprietary upscaling technology which includes the 4K X-Reality PRO picture engine. This particular TV is also a 3D TV, and surprisingly Sony has moved away from cumbersome, active shutter lenses to lighter, passive ones, like the ones used by its other Korean competitor, LG. The 4K TV incorporates a 10 Unit Live Speaker system which is optimized for this large-sized screen. The speakers deliver virtual 5.1 surround sound, and are detachable if ever users decide to plug in their own system. No price or availability has been set, we’ll let you guys know as soon as we do if there’s any change.

     

    Sony Xperia T official, 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, 13-megapixel camera

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    Sony Xperia T official, 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, 13-megapixel camera

    Along with the Xperia Tablet S, Sony has also unveiled their latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia T. Sony has not spared anything with this particular device – it’s powered by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, has a 13-megapixel camera, 4.55-inch,  1,280 x 720 resolution HD Reality Display with Sony’s Mobile BRAVIA Engine on-board.

    It’ll ship initially with Android 4.0 ICS but Sony promises it’ll get an Android 4.1 Jellybean upgrade shortly. The overall design still screams of their Arc smartphone, but hey, why change it if it’s not broke, right? Sony has also said that this particular device will come sporting with their quick-connect technology that uses NFC to connect to another Sony product by just a tap of the smartphone. There’s a 60-day free music trial for Xperia buyers for Sony’s Music Unlimited service, unfortunately it’s not clear if the Philippines is included in that particular bundle. All of that in a package that’s 9.35mm thin and weighing only 139 grams. No word on pricing or availability as of yet, but we’ll check in again once there’s word.

     

    Sony Xperia Tablet S official, Tegra 3 on board, 1,280 x 800 IPS screen, IR emitter

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    Sony Xperia Tablet S official, Tegra 3 on board, 1,280 x 800 IPS screen, IR emitter

    Sony has just refreshed their Tablet S, and this time around the company has branded it into their integrated Xperia line and made it thinner and slimmer than last year’s model. The Xperia Tablet S features a Tegra 3 processor, 9.4-inch 1,280 x 800 IPS screen  and a thinner frame, measuring at only 8.89mm at its thinnest point. It still has that trademark book shape, and keeps that IR emitter that was present in last year’s model. A full-size SD slot allows to use..well, full-size SD cards, and there’s a 6,000mAh battery to keep you going through the day. There’s an 8-megapixel camera on tap, as well as a smaller, 1-megapixel  front facing camera. The Xperia Tablet S will ship with Android 4.0 when it becomes available in September, and Sony says that an upgrade to Android 4.1 (Jellybean) will come right after Sony optimizes its custom apps. Speaking of, there’s a couple of Sony apps integrated into the device, which include Watch Now and a couple of social apps that allow you to share what you’re watching with Twitter and Facebook. Sony will be pricing this particular tablet at $400 (Php 16934) for the 16GB model, $500 (Php 21167) for the 32GB and $600 (Php 25401) for the 64GB model. Unfortunately, there’s no word if Sony Philippines will be bringing this particular tablet into our market – if you remember, they skipped the Philippines with the initial roll-out of the Tablet S.

    ASUS renames Tablet 810 and 600 to Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT

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    ASUS renames Tablet 810 and 600 to Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT

    We’ve seen ASUS’ Windows 8 tablet offerings before back in June during COMPUTEX, and it seems that the company has decided a name change was in order, at least for two of their tablets. The ASUS Tablet 810 and 600 are now known as the Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT. The Vivo Tab will come will be powered by Windows 8 (naturally) and will have an Intel Atom processor and has 2GB RAM with 64GB eMMC (embedded multimedia card) user storage. Its 11.6-inch IPS display with 1,366 x 768 resolution has 10-point multitouch capability, and will be supplemented with a Wacom digitizer for additional input. There will be two cameras embedded in the tablet – a front facing 2-megapixel one for video calls and whatnot, and a larger, 8-megapixel camera on the back with an LED flash. Despite all of that, ASUS promises that the Vivo Tab will only weigh in at 675g, and will only be 7mm thick.

    The Vivo Tab RT meanwhile will run on an NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, and will have 2GB RAM and 32GB eMMC user storage. This ARM-powered tablet boasts a smaller, 10.1-inch IPS display with 1,366 x 768 resolution display, and has the same camera sensors found on its bigger brother. Both slates will come with their own keyboard dock as is the custom nowadays for ASUS’ tablets, unfortunately no pricing (local or otherwise) has been set for both devices.

    Archos unveils 7-inch GamePad tablet, packs physical controls and Android 4.0

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    Archos unveils 7-inch GamePad tablet, packs physical controls and Android 4.0

    Archos seems to think that there’s enough Android gamers out there that want a device with physical keys – at least that’s what their recently unveiled GamePad tablet suggests. This niche Android tablet packs a 7-inch touchscreen display flanked by physical controls which Archos says has its own game recognition and mapping tools, which we assume map the physical keys to the virtual ones on Android games. Archos has also said that the GamePad has already achieved compatibility with 1,000 titles in the Google Play store, with more on the way. The GamePad is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and has a quad-core Mali 400 MP GPU for rendering graphics, and will ship with Android 4.0 out of the box. No solid price nor Philippine availability at this point, but the company has promised a less than €150 price point (about Php 7966) when it ships in the US and Europe later this October. Let’s hope someone ships this device here, eh?

    Source: Engadget

    2012 Goodyear Bayani Ng Kalsada Now Accepting Nominations

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    2012 Goodyear Bayani Ng Kalsada Now Accepting Nominations

    Now on its 6th year, the Bayani Ng Kalsada program is now accepting nominations of local drivers who have gone out of his or her way to secure the safety of someone in need.

    Bayani Ng Kalsada is Goodyear’s pioneering corporate social responsibility (CSR) program aimed at recognizing Filipino drivers who have exhibited heroic acts of courage and extraordinary selflessness while on the road. The program is the Philippine version of Goodyear’s successful and long-running Highway Heroes campaign held in the the US and Canada, that has also been adapted in other Asia-Pacific countries such as Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia.

    “Recognizing selfless and heroic acts on the road is part of Goodyear’s lifetime commitment to road safety,” said Goodyear Marketing Director Gibby Peñaflor. “We are very proud of this program because we are able to help inspire others through the examples of courageous and selfless motorists.”

    Aside from Goodyear executives, road safety advocates DOTC Assistant Secretary Dante Lantin and Philippine Global Road Safety Partnership (PGRSP) Executive Director Alberto Suansing graced the opening ceremonies, together with representatives from the partner organizations and members of the media. This year’s program is being done in cooperation with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the Department of Transportation and Communications, the Automobile Association of the Philippines, the Safety Organization of the Philippines, Centro Negosyo, Petron, Manila Bulletin, Pilipino Star Ngayon, and Abante.

    The 2012 Bayani ng Kalsada search will run from August to November 30, 2012 with nomination forms available in all Goodyear Servitek, Goodyear Autocare and TyrePro stores nationwide. To nominate a driver by other means, please text BNK to 0917-554737, visit the Bayani ng Kalsada page in Facebook (facebook.com/bayaningkalsada) or call the BNK Hotline at (632) 4392005 for more information.

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 limited edition box sets unveiled, Care Package bundle includes a remote control drone

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    Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 limited edition box sets unveiled, Care Package bundle includes a remote control drone

    We’re not big COD fans, but the latest game based on the series, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’s freebies for the collectors edition might just have us ordering it when it comes out. If you decide to pickup the highest tier dubbed as the Care Package which is $180, you’ll be getting a hard case modeled after the infamous Care Package airdrop in the game, along with an awesome remote control MQ-27 Dragonfire airborne drone, extra downloadable content (Nuketown Zombies and Nuketown 2025 maps), collectible steel book, limited edition challenge coins and exclusive Xbox Live Claw Avatar Pro and Zombie AVATAR costume for the XBOX 360, while PS3 owners will get a pair of dynamic themes. The Hardened Package of the game cost $100 bucks less, but doesn’t come with the bitchin’ airborne drone. PC owners are the losers here unfortunately, as they’ll only be getting something called the Digital Deluxe, which includes the previous Call of Duty game made by Treyarch, World at War. You can pre-order your copy below.

    Source: Activision

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