iPhone 16 Pro Max: Apple’s New Frontier in Smartphone Innovation

Apple’s iPhone lineup has consistently set the standard for mobile devices worldwide, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max continues this legacy with ground-breaking advancements. Introduced as the flagship model in Apple's 2024 lineup, the iPhone 16 Pro Max has garnered attention for its impressive design, enhanced performance, and innovative features that blend form and functionality seamlessly. This article delves into the standout elements of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, highlighting why it’s a true game-changer in the smartphone industry.

1. Design: A Symphony of Elegance and Durability

Apple has always prioritized sleek, modern aesthetics, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max is no exception. Featuring a refined titanium frame that is both lighter and stronger than its predecessor’s stainless steel, the device feels premium and robust in the hand. The edges have been softened slightly, giving it a more ergonomic feel, which contrasts beautifully with the sharpness of its minimalist design.

The device comes in a selection of stunning new colors, including a deeper graphite, starlight gold, and a unique frost blue, expanding options for users who want their device to reflect their personal style. The rear panel, crafted from matte glass, resists fingerprints better than ever, maintaining its pristine look throughout daily use.

At 6.9 inches, the ProMotion Super Retina XDR display with its ultra-thin bezels takes center stage. This near-edge-to-edge OLED display offers a stunning resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels, supporting a refresh rate of up to 120Hz for smoother scrolling, gaming, and video playback. The Dynamic Island, first introduced in the iPhone 14 Pro, has evolved into a more integrated part of the UI experience, making multitasking smoother and more intuitive.

2. Display: Brilliance in Every Pixel

The iPhone 16 Pro Max’s display is one of its most remarkable features, continuing Apple’s tradition of offering some of the best visuals in the market. The ProMotion technology, which dynamically adjusts the refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz depending on the content, now supports an even broader range of activities, from reading static text to playing fast-paced video games. This adaptive refresh rate conserves battery life while ensuring smooth visuals.

Another standout feature of the display is the improved peak brightness of 2,500 nits, making outdoor viewing, even in direct sunlight, a breeze. Additionally, HDR content looks better than ever, with deeper blacks, brighter whites, and vibrant colors that pop, perfect for streaming your favorite shows or editing high-resolution photos on the go.

3. Performance: Powered by the A18 Bionic Chip

Apple’s A18 Bionic chip powers the iPhone 16 Pro Max, setting a new standard in smartphone performance. Built on a 3nm architecture, this chip delivers an impressive leap in speed and efficiency over the previous generation. The 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU work in harmony to offer unparalleled performance for gaming, video editing, and multitasking. Whether you're rendering 4K video, running augmented reality (AR) applications, or engaging in intense gaming sessions, the iPhone 16 Pro Max handles it all without breaking a sweat.

One of the standout features of the A18 Bionic is its Neural Engine, which now has 24 cores dedicated to machine learning tasks. This enhances AI-driven features like real-time language translation, photo recognition, and Siri’s responsiveness, making interactions with your phone faster and more intuitive.

The chip’s energy efficiency is also noteworthy. Despite being more powerful than its predecessor, the A18 Bionic uses less power, contributing to longer battery life. This balance between power and efficiency is what sets Apple’s silicon apart from the competition, ensuring the iPhone 16 Pro Max delivers top-tier performance while remaining energy-conscious.

4. Camera: Revolutionizing Mobile Photography

The iPhone 16 Pro Max’s camera system represents another giant leap forward in mobile photography. The rear camera array features a 48MP main sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens with up to 6x optical zoom. Apple has made significant improvements to low-light performance, thanks to larger sensors and improved image processing algorithms powered by the A18 Bionic chip.

The Photonic Engine, introduced in the iPhone 15, has been enhanced further to optimize for color accuracy and detail, particularly in challenging lighting conditions. The result is sharper images, richer colors, and a more natural-looking bokeh effect in portrait mode. Night mode has also been improved, allowing for faster capture times and less noise in dark environments.

One of the most exciting new camera features is "Pro Focus," which combines hardware and AI to intelligently adjust focus and depth of field in real-time, especially during video recording. This is particularly beneficial for content creators who want to shoot professional-quality video directly from their phone.

Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports 8K video recording with improved stabilization, providing cinematic-quality footage. The front-facing TrueDepth camera has also received a boost with a 24MP sensor, offering better low-light performance and clearer video calls.

5. Battery Life: All-Day Power

Despite the powerful hardware, the iPhone 16 Pro Max excels in battery efficiency, offering up to 30 hours of video playback on a single charge. This is thanks to the A18 Bionic’s power efficiency and the adaptive display refresh rate, which conserves energy when high performance isn’t necessary. Whether you’re streaming, gaming, or multitasking, the phone is built to keep up with you all day long.

Moreover, the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports faster charging speeds, both via MagSafe wireless charging and wired charging with a USB-C port, a welcome change for users transitioning from the Lightning port.

6. Software: iOS 18 and New Features

The iPhone 16 Pro Max ships with iOS 18, which brings a range of new features designed to take full advantage of the phone’s hardware. iOS 18 introduces enhanced customization options for the lock screen, allowing users to display real-time widgets like weather updates, sports scores, or flight statuses.

Apple has also expanded its focus on health and wellness. With the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s new advanced sensors, the Health app can now monitor more biometric data, including hydration levels and posture analysis. These features integrate seamlessly with the Apple Watch, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for health-conscious users.

One of the standout additions in iOS 18 is the improved use of augmented reality. Apple's ARKit 6, combined with the A18 Bionic’s AI capabilities, allows for more immersive AR experiences, from interactive games to shopping applications where users can visualize products in their own space before making a purchase.

7. Connectivity: 5G and Beyond

As expected from a flagship device, the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports the fastest 5G speeds available, but Apple has gone a step further. With Wi-Fi 7 support, users can experience ultra-fast wireless connectivity at home or in areas where this new standard is available. This means faster downloads, smoother streaming, and better performance during online gaming sessions.

Additionally, Apple has introduced support for satellite connectivity, enabling emergency SOS services and limited texting in areas without cellular coverage. This feature, which Apple initially debuted with the iPhone 14, has been expanded to cover more regions and provide a greater range of emergency services.

8. Sustainability: Apple’s Commitment to the Environment

Apple continues its commitment to environmental sustainability with the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The device uses 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets and recycled aluminum in the enclosure. Furthermore, Apple has eliminated the use of harmful chemicals like mercury and brominated flame retardants in the manufacturing process.

Additionally, the packaging is now 100% fiber-based, aligning with Apple's goal of completely removing plastic packaging by 2025. These efforts reflect Apple’s broader environmental goals, including its ambition to make every product carbon-neutral by 2030.

Conclusion

The iPhone 16 Pro Max sets a new benchmark for what a premium smartphone should be, combining elegant design, cutting-edge technology, and innovative features that cater to both casual users and professionals. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast, a gamer, or someone who demands the best in mobile performance, the iPhone 16 Pro Max delivers in every aspect. With its impressive display, unparalleled performance, revolutionary camera system, and commitment to sustainability, Apple has once again proven that it is at the forefront of smartphone innovation.

How to root Asus Zenfone Max Z010D

 Rooting provides power to the user over their devices improve the battery life and speeds, you can also underclock or overclock you phone and even the most simplest task of removing pre-installed apps on your phone to free up some space.

 These are just a few benefits of rooting your device, Oh almost forgot you can use some apps that your unrooted device can't run

one of the best reasons why I root mine.

 I just recently rooted my device which is an old Asus Zenfone Maxx Z010D which was released a couple of years ago.

I love the battery life on this smartphone.

 Before trying these steps please be reminded that this may not work for every one so please proceed at your own risk. By rooting your phone’s warranty will be void.

 So lets start I’m gonna go over the steps on what i did to root the phone:

1. Download and install this app on your device this will unlock Bootloader on your Asus Zenfone Max Z010D  http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZC550KL/ZC550KL_8939_SIGNED_Android_M_UnlockTool_2016_0706.apk

2. Gather all the needed resources and downloads the needed files everything will be in this link.

click on the link

3.  Extract the Zip files on your computer:

4. From the "drivers" folder, install DPinst_x64.exe or DPinst_x84.exe depending on your computer OS. 

5. Copy the contents inside the "ww_root" folder and paste it inside "tools" folder. 

6. Power off the Asus Zenfone Max 

7. Press Power button and the Volume up to boot into CSC mode.

8. Connect the Asus Zenfone Max to the computer using the USB cable. The phone should be in CSC mode (from step 6)
 

9. On the Computer, go to the "tools" folder, and press "SHIFT + Right-click" in any blank area in the window, then select "Open Command Window here".

This will open the command prompt at that directory.
 

10. Make sure the phone is still connected to the computer by USB and is still in CSC mode.
Type the following commands:

Command 1: 
D:\Asus Rooting\tools\fastboot erase system

Command 2: 
D:\Asus Rooting\tools\fastboot flash system system.img
This will take some time. Wait till completion.  

 Command 3: 
D:\Asus Rooting\tools\fastboot reboot
The phone will now reboot.
The phone can be disconnected from the computer now.

All done, now to test it download rootchecker on play store and run it. This will confirm if your device has been rooted.

Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus Spec and Price

Wileyfox is a new brand with a new line of android mobile device and one of them is the new
Wileyfox swift 2 plus. This affordable mobile phone run on the newest Android Nougat 7.1.2
aside from that here are the specs of Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus:
 

Android Nougat 7.1.2
5" HD Display
16MP Primary Camera & 8MP Selfie
3GB RAM, 32GB Storage, expandable up to 128 GB
Quick Charge 3.0
Aluminium Design
Android Pay w/ NFC
Fingerprint Reader
4G Dual SIM
Add-X lockscreen offeres & ads
Simply swipe left to see more, swipe right to unlock

Speccificaitons Samsung Galaxy A8 5.7 16GB Dual Sim LTE

Samsung Galaxy A8 5.7 16GB Dual Sim Lte

Display and Configuration

     The brand new phablet from Samsung boasts of a supremely crafted display. It houses a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED capacitive multi-touch display with a maximum display of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The display architecture fosters a pixel density of 401 ppi and renders good viewing angles from all directions along with a supreme brightness and colour ratio. To render a powerful performance the device is equipped with a 1.5GHz quad-core Cortex A53 + 1 GHz quad-core processor based on a Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 chipset. The CPU is also mated with a 2GB RAM and an Adreno 405 GPU and makes sure that the premium smartphone gives a lag-free multitasking and high end gaming experience. Available in Gold and White.

   The smartphone runs on the latest Android v5.1 (Lollipop) OS. Camera and Storage The phablet comes packed with a whooping 16MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash. The image productivity is praiseworthy and it also records Full HD videos at 30fps. It houses features like Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) and Touch to focus. The 5MP front camera gives the shutterbugs an opportunity to capture good quality selfies and a crystal clear video calling. The device comes with 16GB internal memory and can be extended up to 64GB with a microSD card.

Battery and Connectivity

   The Dual SIM (GSM+GSM) Samsung Galaxy A8 ropes in a good 3050mAH, Li-ion, Non-removable battery to run all the processes undisturbed for long hours. Connectivity wise the phone registers a superior rank in the market and comes with features like 4G, 3G, GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth(v4.0, EDR, A2DP, BLE), GPS, NFC, USB etc. Verdict Go for this phablet if you are looking to buy a high-end device. The hefty price of the phone is well justified with a powerful configuration, stunning display and impressive cameras. Specifications of Samsung Galaxy A8 5.7 16GB Dual Sim Lte (Gold)

What's in the box:

1 x Samsung Galaxy A8 5.7 16GB Dual Sim Lte (Gold)1 x Data Cable1 x Charger 1 x Headset

General Features:

Condition:     New
Display Size:     5.7
Model:     Kile-KILESAMA8GD
Operating System:     Android
Size: (L x W x H cm)     8x4x3
Weight: (kg)     0.4
Price: Php 13,299.00 @ LAZADA

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3 now out in the Philippines

Samsung the leader in android technology, specially on phone now released two of their newest android phone this 2013. Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3, this two new phone both have a dual-core from Krait running at different clockspeed, 5.8 Mega at 1.4Ghz also kown as i9152 while the larger Mega 6.3 dubbed as I9205 at 1.7Ghz. Both of these phone runs a jelly bean v 4.2.2

Eventhough Galaxy mega 6.3 has a faster clockspeed than 5.8, Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 has a better feature when it comes to SIM slot because it can hold two micro-SIM at dual stand-by, while galaxy mega 6.8 only has one. both of this android phone  has a RAM of 1.5GB and same WiFi capability like Hotspot except DLNA which is available with Galaxy Mega 6.3 thecamera of this this phone is also the same with it's 8MP auto-focus, LED flash. and a 1.9MP front camera.

When it comes to Internal memory, of course the larger 6.3 packs a larger internal memory  with a 16GB, 12GB of which is usable. on the other hand Samsung Galaxy Mega  5.8 has 8GB of storage. In terms of battery the I9205 having a larger screen compared to I9152 store more having a 3200mAh in it's battery, while the I9152 at 3200mAh.


Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 detailed specs and price:

Network: 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 GT-I9205
Display Type: SC-LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Sim: Micro-SIM
Screen Size: 6.3 inches
WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE
Internal Memory: 16gb internal 12gb user memory
RAM: 1.5 GB RAM
Card Slot: microSD, up to 64 GB
Camera: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
Front Camera: 1.9 MP
OS: Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Processor: Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
Battery: Li-Ion 3200 mAh battery
Colors: Black
Price: PHP 22,850.00

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 detailed specs and price:

Network: 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - GT-I9152 (SIM 1 & SIM 2)
3G Network HSDPA
Display Type:TFT capacitive touchscreen
Sim: Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Screen Size: 5.8 inches
WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE
Internal Memory: 8 GB storage
RAM: 1.5 GB RAM
Card Slot: microSD, up to 64 GB
Camera: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
Front Camera: Yes, 1.9 MP
OS: Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Processor: Dual-core 1.4 GHz
Battery: Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
Colors: White
Price: Php 17,990.00


NOTE:
These Phablet is also known as fonblet 5.8 and fonblet 6.3 their first names when they were announced.

Huawei Ascend Mate Released in the Philippines

Huawei Launched their newest android phone Ascend Mate in the Philippines today June 26, 2013, this phablet (phone + tablet) rock with it's large 6.1 inch display made from Corning Gorilla Glass. Along with  it's wide screen is a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and a whooping 4020 mAh internal battery to compensate it's large screen.

Huawei Ascend Mate doesn't have a Dual-SIM feature and it's SIM slot is for a micro SIM just like other HTC and iPhone  models. Ascend Mate runs the latest android platform version Jelly Bean. The camera of this phone is an 8MP with auto-focus and led flash on the rear and 1MP on the front of this smartphone. 

The Ascend mate could also host a WiFi hotspot and have other basic features like Bluetooth. Here's the complete specs of this android phone. 

Huawei Ascend Mate Specs:

Network: 2G 850/900/1800/1900 GSM

              3G 850/900/1700/1900/2100 HSDPA

Operating System: android v4.1 Jelly Bean

Processor: quad-core 1.5 GHz

Display: 6.1 inch IPS+LCD touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass

Camera: 8MP back auto-focus, LED flash, check quality, front 1MP 720px@30fps

SIM: MicroSIM

Memory: microSD up to 32GB, Internal Memory 8GB, RAM 2GB

Connectivity: Bluetooth v4.0, Wifi 802.11/a/b/g/n, DLNA, WIFI hotspot, Dual band

Battery: 4020 mAh Internal battery

Dimensions:163.5 x 85.7 x 99 mm

Colors: White

Price: PHP 17,690.00

Another Android Rush From Myphone

Hey guys and gals check this out! Myphone is throwing another limited offer on it latest android Phablets and phones Myphone A919 Duo, Myphone A888 Duo, and A848i Duo. These three android devices will be slashed Php 2,000.00 off on their original price. What a rip off! now you could get the the A919 Duo for only Php 5,990.00, Myphone A888 at Php 5,490.00 and Myphone A848i only for Php 3,990.00

All of these phones are 3G and runs on Android ICS. Features the same Dual SIM capability and alot more. here are link to their detailed specs.

Myphone A888 Duo specs

Myphone A919 Duo specs

Myphone A848i Duo specs

Myphone Android rush Features A848i

Another featured phone on Myphone Android promo is A848i Duo a 4 inch Android running a v4.0.4 ICS. The Myphone A848i Duo is priced at php 3,990.00 the most affordable among three featured phone from Myphone and the smallest to in terms of dimension, but this smartphone packs a dual-core processor just like A888 Duo and A919 Duo. here's a quick specs of Myphone A848i:

MyPhone A848i Duo Specs:

Network: Tri-band EDGE, 3G Connection,
Display Size: 4-inch LCD display
Sim: Dual SIM
Internal Memory: 4GB of internal storage (2.5GB usable)
WiFi: Yes
Card Slot: 32GB microSD slot
Camera: 5 MegaPixel auto-focusing camera with LED flash
OS: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor: dual-core 1 Ghz processor
3.5mm audio jack
Bluetooth,
MP3/MP4 Player
Colors: black

Myphone A919 Duo specs and promo price

Here the specs of Myphone A919 Duo featued on Myphone Android Promo which will end at June 14, 2013. This 3G phablet will be priced at Php 5,990.00 for the said promo date.

Myphone A919 Duo specs:

2G Network GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Network HSDPA 2100
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Announced 2012, October
Status Available. Released 2012, November
BODY Dimensions 147 x 76.5 x 9.7 mm (5.79 x 3.01 x 0.38 in)
Weight 168 g (5.93 oz)
DISPLAY Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 480 x 854 pixels, 5.0 inches (~196 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch Yes
Protection Yes
SOUND Alert types Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
MEMORY Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB
Internal 4 GB (2 GB user available), 512 MB
DATA GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
Speed HSDPA 21 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v3.0 with A2DP
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0, USB On-the-go
CAMERA Primary 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED flash
Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection
Video Yes
Secondary Yes, VGA
FEATURES OS Android OS, v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to v4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset MediaTek MT6577
CPU Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU PowerVR SGX531
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser HTML5
Radio FM radio
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Colors Black, White
  - SNS integration
- MP3/AAC/WMA/WAV player
- MP4/WMV/H.264/H.263 player
- Organizer
- Document viewer
- Google Search, Maps, Gmail, Youtube, Calendar, Google Talk
- Voice memo/dial
- Predictive text input
BATTERY Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery

The new Cherry Mobile Blaze 2.0 released

Blaze 2.0 the newest android from Cherry Mobile has made it's debut on
The Cherry Mobile Blaze 2.0 has made its public debut on Unbox.ph. Cherry Blaze 2.0 is equip with a quad-core processor from mediatek together with a 1GB of ram. This android phone runs the latest Jelly Bean platform.

Designed slick and smooth over a black matte finish this phone is sure to be loved by their users.
This 5.7 inch phablet is priced at Php 9,499.00 can these cope up with other brands like samsung?

Here's the specs of Cherry Mobile Blaze 2.0

HSPA+
1.2GHz quad-core processor
1GB RAM
4.2 ANdroid Jelly Bean
Dual SIM
4GB internal memory
MicroSD card slot
12MP reaar Camera with flash and autofocus
3MP front camera
WiFi
Bluetooth
A-GPS
2500 mAh battery
PowerVR SGX544MP graphics

HTC One M7 specs and price

HTC One M7 is the newest android phone available here in the Philippines. This smartphone features a 4G network. Powered by a Quad-core krait processor clocking at 1.7 GHz this phone is a good contender against Samsung Galaxy S4.

HTC One M7 has Five unique features,

BlinkFeed

A new experience offered by HTC by bringing new look of the Android stock UI. The feature comes with the latest version of the HTC Sense 5 UI, and BlinkFeed is quite similar to the Windows Live Tiles concept. The feature generates feeds on the BlinkFeed home screen, containing news and social media updates with customisation to filter which feeds what you want to receive. A possible drawback is the extra consumption of the battery.

HTC Boom Sound

The feature demonstrates a whole new experience with music playing via speakers. HTC M7 has two built-in speakers with amplifiers, and the feature enhances the volume without destroying the clarity of the audio. Its Boom Sound is best for watching a movie, playing games, voice navigation and sound trip.

HTC Zoe

HTC M7 has 4MP camera technically but the device uses an Ultrapixel camera and can capture 300 per cent more light than other 13MP cameras in the market. The HTC Zoe makes the camera more useful and more creative in a lot of ways. Using the Zoe feature in the camera app, you can take shots of images with 3 seconds time and can combine them with other Zoe images. The result enhances those boring photos into a live motion picture.

HTC Sense TV and Sense Voice

HTC M7 has an infrared port which allows the device to select TV channels, set-top boxes, access program guides, and more. Moreover, Sense TV is integrated with social media links, YouTube video links, and other similar URLs and then searches any similar shows or programs with their schedule listed as well.

HTC Sense Voice uses the built-in dual microphones to detect loud ambient noise and then dynamically boost the in-call voice to compensate. It generates a clear audio capture even under the noise of a large crowd.

Premium Parts and Aluminum Body

The new HTC M7 is covered with full aluminum metal body and zero gap built to give a sophisticated look. HTC fixed the problem of antenna's weakness under a Full Metal Body. The device has two plastic strips placed at the back of the device to keep the Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth working properly without any interruption.

HTC One Features & Specifications:

Network: 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 2600 ( Compatible with Globe Only )
Display Type: Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Screen Size: 4.7 inches Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Sim: Micro-SIM
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Internal Memory: 32GB, 2 GB RAM
Card Slot: No
Camera: 4 MegaPixel Ultra view, 2688 x 1520 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera: 2.1 MP, 1080p@30fps, HDR
OS: Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Processor: Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 2300 mAh battery
Colors: Black, white
price: Php 30,00

The Beastly LG E960 Nexus 4 Hits PH

LG Nexus 4 E960 is a powerful android phone from LG Announced last year. This  4.7 inch beast is packed with a lot of power. Beneath its sleek and stylish design runs a Quad-core processor from Kraitz clocking at 1.5GHz and Adreno 320 GPU backed-up with a whooping 2GB RAM which will bring you stunning performance.

The Display type of Nexus 4 is a True HD IPS+ capacitive touchscreen protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 2, E960 produces clear and crisp images from its 318ppi screen.

The battery of LG nexus 4 is a non-removable Li-polymer with a capacity of 2100 mAh that could run up to 39h on stand-by 8 MP primary camera with autofocus and LED-flash. This Phone also comes with the basic features like 3.5mm jack, loudspeaker, Bluetooth and a microUSB 2.0, You can choose either 8 or 16 GB internal memory, this doesn't have any card slot a negative point specially for gamers, cause you can't save more apps and game through external memory.    

This smartphone are for people who loves to play games on their android phones wether its a cool racing game or the endlesst roads of temple run this smartphone will definitely suit you. This smartphone can also host a WiFi connection, ( hosting can drain your battery faster, but its still cool)

LG E960 Nexus 4 is now Available in the Philippines. Here's the specs and price of Nexus 4:

Network: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
SIM: Micro-SIM
Dimensions: 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm (5.27 x 2.70 x 0.36 in)
Weight: 139 g (4.90 oz)
DISPLAY Type: True HD IPS Plus capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size: 768 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches (~318 ppi pixel density)
SOUND Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
MEMORY Card slot No
Internal 8/16 GB storage, 2 GB RAM
Speed DC-HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
CAMERA Primary 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, photo sphere
Video Yes, 1080p@30fps, check quality
Secondary Yes, 1.3 MP
FEATURES OS Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon
CPU Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU Adreno 320
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
Browser HTML5
Radio No
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Colors Black
  - SNS integration
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- MP4/H.264/H.263 player
- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3 player
- Organizer
- Image/video editor
- Document editor
- Google Search, Maps, Gmail,
YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa
- Voice memo/dial/commands
- Predictive text input
BATTERY Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh battery
Stand-by (2G) / Up to 390 h (3G)
Talk time (2G) / Up to 15 h (3G)
NEXUS 4 PRICE: PHp 24,490.00

Myphone A888 Duo accidentaly spilled with water and still runs!

We all know Myphone makes quality phones from bar phones, touchscreens and androids, most of my relatives have an android hpone bought from Myphone and I get alot of feed back from them and a suggestion of having it because of it's quality.

My sister bought a Myphone A888 Duo with is an android phone running on ICS platform and pack with a Dual-core processor clocking at 1GHz. I was impressed by this phones sensor because it reacts very sensitively. Last week my sister accidentally spilled water on her Myphone A888 while drinking, its screen suddenly stop reacting to touches and she can't use it. I told her to turn it off and let it dry for a week or two. then after that It still works perfectly.

Myphone really gives you a lot of quality from their phones. Heres a quick view of Myphone A888 Duo specs.


MyPhone A888 Duo Specifications
4.5" qHD (960x540) IPS capacitive display
60fps, 245ppi w/ 5-point multi-touch feature
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
(Upgradable to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean)
1GHz dual-core MT6577 processor
PowerVR SGX531 GPU
512MB of RAM
4GB of internal storage (2.5GB Usable)
microSD card slot up to 32GB
8MP autofocus camera with dual LED flash
720p HD video recording
1.3MP front-facing camera
TV-Out Support / FM Radio
Dual-mic noise reduction feature
HSDPA 7.2Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps
WiFI 802.11b/g/n, WiFi Direct, WiFi HotSpot
Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP
GPS with A-GPS support
Turn to mute function
Google Play Store / Pinoy Phone App
microUSB v2.0 (No USB-OTG support) / 3.5mm audio jack
Motion / Proximity / Environment Light Sensor
Tri-band GSM / Dual-band 3G - SIM 1 (3G) and SIM 2 (2G)
1,800mAh Lipolymer battery (removable)
Stand By Time up to 240 hours
Talk Time up to 5 hours
133.2 x 67.9 x 8.9mm (dimension)
135g (weight)
Price: 7,499.00
now Priced at Php 5,499.00 UPDATED with their Myphone Android Promo

Huawei Ascend W1, Specs and Price of this Windows 8 phone

Huawei  brings their newest Smartphone which runs on Windows 8 this phone can be compared with HTC S8 or X8 that also runs on the same platform. Huawei collaborated with Windows to bring this phone to the Philippine market.  The Huawei Ascend W1 clocks at 1.2GHz with it's Krait dual-core processor. Like some of the smartphones available Ascend W1 supports a micro SIM, sad to say but this phone doesn't have a dual-SIM feature which is quite understandable, cause there still no Windows phone with dual-SIM capability.

 The design of this smartphone is very similar to other Windows 8 Phone like Nokia Lumia 520 and HTC S8, A soft matte finish of brightly colored hues Blue and Red aside from White and Black. This separates them from android phones making it quite unique. There is also a dedicated camera button on the left side, that makes it easier for you to catch your memorable pictures.

The Huawei Ascend W1 has a RAM of 512MB a which works fine with it's Windows 8 OS. It's Internal Memory is 4GB which is quite low, even if it supports a 32GB MicroSD for you can't save apps on the SD card. The only file that can be saved on the SD card are movies, music, pictures, documents, and etc. but the apps always goes to the local storage.

The other features of Ascend W1 are WiFi 802.11b/g/n, a 5MP camera with auto focus and LED flash located on the rear, and a front VGA camera on front, Bluetooth, A-GPS and GLONASS which is better than GPS. This smartphone also supports 3G.

The battery of Ascend W1 is a 1950mAh That can last up to 2 day with heavy used according to Huawei and 3 to 4 days with light to moderate use.



Huawei Ascend W1 Specs and Price:
4-inch IPS LCD multi-touch display (800 x 480), 233 ppi
Windows Phone 8
1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon S4 (Krait) processor
Adreno 305 GPU
512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, microSD up to 32GB
HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
5-megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash
720p @ 30 fps HD video recording
VGA front camera
No FM radio
Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
Li-Ion 1950 mAh battery
124.5 x 63.7 x 10.5 mm
130 g
Colors: Blue, White, Red, Black
Huwaei Ascend W1 Price: Php8,990

Lenovo s890 vs. o+ 8.9 review

Yeah I'm Going to make this one short and easy. This goes out to the netizens who like to see a hand and hand specs battle of the two 5.0 inch android Lenovo and O+ 8.9

+O plus 8.9 Features, Specifications and Price:
Network: Dual GSM | UMTS, 850 | 900 | 1800 | 2100
Size: 5.0" IPS capacitive touchscreen, 262K Colors, 480x800 resolution
WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n
Internal Memory: 4 GB, 512 MB RAM
Card Slot: MicroSDHC, up to 32 GB
Camera: 5.0 MPix rear camera with LED flash, VGA front camera
OS: Android Jelly Bean 4.1
Processor: dual-core 1.0 GHz processor
Colors: black
Price: Php 8,995.00

Lenovo S890 Features| Specifications and Price:
Network: 2G Network GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100
Display Type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Screen Size: 5.0 inches
Sim: Standard Dual SIM
WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Internal Memory: 4 GB, 1 GB RAM
Card Slot: microSD, up to 32 GB
Camera: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera: VGA
OS: Android OS, v4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Processor: Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Battery: Li-Ion 2250 mAh battery
Colors: blue and white
Lenovo S890 Package:
Unit
Battery


As you can see Lenovo s890 smashed O+ 8.9 It's processor have a higher clock rate than O+ 8.9 and not only that Lenovo also has 3G which is a good point when it comes to connectivity. thought they have the same OS I would choose Lenovo s890 even if it's price is a little higher. Considering it's 8MP camera and a high 2250 mAh battery this will be the pick against the two.

Myphone Android TouchScreen pricelist update

Myphone is raising itself on the android market now with it's high quality mobile phones. Myphone has been growing their android collection and there are lots of models to choose from, Here are the models with their specs, features and prices on their links. you can buy these models on Myphone Kiosk and different electronic shops.

Myphone Android TouchScreen pricelist :

Myphone TS1 Duo - Php 3,659.00
(updated)

Myphone A818 Duo - Php 3,990.00
(updated price)

Myphone A828 TV Duo - Php 3,999.00  
(updated Price)

Myphone A858 Duo - Php 4,399.00
(updated price)

Myphone A618 TV Duo - Php 2,990.00
(updated price)

Myphone A898 Duo - Php 6,500.00

Myphone A818 Duo Slim - Php 3,990.00

I will continue posting Prices of Myphone android models here

How to Pick Quality Android Phone Case?

You got the perfect Android Device for you with a very nice specs like a high Megapixel camera, good clocking processor, a perfect screen size that fits nicely on your hands and a sassy look. Mobile phones have been a necessity nowadays, with your mobile phone you can connect to the world. But how are you going to protect your high tech gadgets from accidents?

Kinds of Android Phone Cases

Mobile accessories are as important as your mobile phone they will help you protect your devices from accidental scratches, bumps, fall and sometimes water spills. There are different kinds of Android cases it can be a flip cover, jelly case or hard shelled cover. Made from different materials android phone cases can come from plastics, rubber or leather. Cases of android phones can also come in either plain colored or printed designs like Captain America, Ironman, Wonder Woman or even Hello Kitty. There are also customized phone cases on which you can choose what kind of print you would like for your devices.

Choosing The Right Kind Of Cases For Your Device

There are lot's of incredible cases for your Android Phones out there, but the question is what to choose? First in order to choose a case for your mobile, you need to know your life style. Hard cases are for people who's often on the go and tuck the phone on their pockets most of the time, for hard cases can keep your android phone squeezed on your pocket. while leather cases look more formal and stylish. Leather cases are also good in protecting your android phone from water spills. while jelly cases are colorful and good against scratches and bumps for it will absorb shock more efficiently.

Crystal Screen protectors are also good at adding protection against screen scratches. Most android device have a built-in anti scratch screens, but it's still good to have crystal screen protectors just to be sure.

Where to buy Android phone cases and Screen Protectors?

There are lots of online store on which you can choose to buy quality screen protectors and cases for android phones. Online store like Amazon can give you a wide variety of phone cases to choose from. there are lots of incredible and cool cases available at Amazon, www.Zazzle.com other online stores. When choosing android phone cases you should consider your budget there are cheap and bundled deals over the net you can choose from. To check the quality of these cases try to read testimonials of the one who bought it or ask on forums.

Buy android Phone cases Here

Karbon A111 Specs and price

Karbon A111 is an android phone with a large screen which can be described as a phablet. Like most of the android phones available in the Philippines Karbon A111 supports Dual SIM Dual Standby  feature. this smartphone run on a 1.2GHz snapdragon S4 processor with an internal memory of 4GB and can carry a 32GB MicroSD.

It only have one camera scaling about 5MP, Battery of Karbon A111 is a 2100mAh which can last about 24hrs. with moderate use of this device. Karbon A111 package comes with the Unit, Battery, Charger and a free 8GB microSD. this smartphone is available in Black and White.

Karbonn A111 Specs and price
Screen Size: 5.0 inch BIG Multi touch
capacitive touch Screen
Processor: 1.2GHz dual core snapdragon s4 processor
Camera: 5 mega pixel dual camera
Internal memory: 4gb
cardslot up to 32gb micro sd card
Dual Sim
OS: Android v. 4.0.3 ice cream sandwich
WIFI: YES
GPS:Yes
Battery: 2150 mAh battery
Karbonn A111 Price PHP 8,499.00

Gionee Dream D1, new android price and specs

Gionee released their newest android phone which is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. The Gionee Dream D1 is a sleek and affordable smartphone featuring a 4.5 inches Super AMOLED screen at a cheap price.  Gionee Dream D1 runs on android V 4.1 Ice Cream Sandwich, Like most of the new android phone Gionee Dream D1 have two cameras an 8 megapixel on the rear and a 1 Megapixel on the front.

The battery of this phone is a 2100mAh rechargeable battery which can run for 24hrs. with moderate usage on a single charge. Sadly this smartphone is only available in one color Black. The full specs and features of the device are given below.

Gionee Dream D1 : Full Features & Price
1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
 Android OS v4.1 Jelly Bean
8 Mega Pixel Auto Focus Rear Camera
 4 GB Memory, Comes bundled with a 16 GB Memory card
4.65 inch Super AMOLED Plus HD Display, 316 PPI Screen Resolution
 Auto panorama (99 pictures in one click) with LED flash back camera
Face Detection
 HD Video Vecording
1 Mega Pixel Front Camera.
Dual Sim, Dual Standby
 2100 mAh battery
In-built Digital Theatre System (DTS) Sound
Price is still not availble in the Philippines and will update you with the pricing.