Suntouch Amara CX300: Dual core Android Phones

Aside from the quad core, Hyperium LX9, Suntouch also offering a smarthphone with dual core processor in a 5.5-inches display, the Amara CX300.

The Suntouch Amara CX300 has a smaller 5.5-inches display, powered by a 1.3Ghz MTK6572 Dual core processor with 512MB of RAM. The internal storage is 4GB with the option to expand it up to 32GB via the micro SD slot.

Suntouch Amara CX300 Specs:

Display: 5.5" , 540 x 960 TFT LCD
Chip: MTK6572 Dual-Core 1.3 Ghz
Connectivity: Wifi , Bluetooth
Camera: 8MP Rear / 1MP Front
Battery: 3000 Mah
Simcard: Single Sim
Color: White, Black
Operating System: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Memory: 4GB ROM/ 512 RAM / 32GB EXPANDABLE
In the box: Amara CX300 unit, charger, earphone,

The Amara CX300 is available in suntouch stores and kiosks.

Suntouch Hyperium LX9,Quad core Phablet for Php9,990

Suntouch is a fresh local mobile brand chalenger in the country, one of their product features a 5.8-inch display with Mediatek quad core processor and 2Gb of RAM for Php9,990, the Hyperium LX9.

The Suntouch Hyperium LX9 has a 5.8-inch IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 and protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 2.

The phablet is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor clocked at 1.7GHz, complemented with 2GB of RAM and 8GB onboard storage with the option to expand it up to 64GB via the microSD slot.

It also has a 13 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel on front. Runs on Android 4.2 Jellybean, the Hyperium LX9 has a 3,300mAh battery capacity. 

Suntouch Hyperium LX9 Specs

Dual SIM , Dual Standby

5.8" capacitive IPS HD (1280x720)

Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Protection

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

1.5GHz Cortex-A7 quad core CPU,

PowerVR SGX544MP GPU, MediaTek MT6589 chipset

2GB of RAM

8GB ROM, expandable up to 32GB via microSD

13MP auto focus main camera with LED flash

5MP front camera

Built-in Stylus

WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, WiFi Hotspot

GPS with A-GPS

3.5 Audio Jack

Micro USB 2.0

Bluetooth

Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity and Light

3300mAh Battery

The Suntouch Hyperium LX9 has a white and dark grey color variant and available in all Suntouch dealers, kiosks and stores nationwide for Php9,990.

The specs of the phablet is pretty good and promising.  If you own this device, please share your thoughts and experience.

Cherry Mobile Emerald outs for Php2,899

Cherry Mobile is now officially announced its newest smartphone that packs a 4-inch display, dual core processor and has a HSPA+ connectivity for Php2,899, the Cherry Mobile Emerald.

The Emerald has a 4-inch capacitive screen with premium metallic finish body. It has a Dual core processor clocked at 1.3GHz with 512MB of Ram and 4GB internal storage that can be expand up to 32GB via microSD slot.

Cherry Mobile Emerald Specs

4-inch Display
Android 4.2 Jellybean
1.3 GHz Dual Core Processor
Mali 400 GPU
512MB of Ram
4GB ROM (microSD slot up to 32GB)
Dual Sim
5MP Rear camera
0.3MP front camera
WIFI
HSPA+
Bluetooth
Php2,899

The Cherry Mobile Emerald is now available in Cherry Mobile store and kiosk for only Php2,899.

Toshiba Excite Go, 7-inch tablet with Quad core Intel Atom CPU for $109.99

One of the leading electronics and gadget maker unveiled a new android tablet that features a 7-inch display with Intel quad-core processor and runs on the newest Android Kitkat OS, the Toshiba Excite Go.

Powered by Quadcore Intel Atom CPU, the Excite Go, has a 7-inch display with a resolution of 1024x600. It has a 16GB internal storage that can be expand up to 128GB via SDXC cards.


Toshiba provide a battery in the new tablet that last up to 8 hours of general use or up to 6.5 hours of video playback.

The Excite Go will be available in the U.S. beginning early July with a $109.99 price tag.

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Volkswagen Passat 2015: Lighter, more efficient and packed with technology

Volkswagen, the German automobile manufacturer teases a new car with lighter, more efficient and packed with technology, the new Passat.

The new car weighs lighter than its predecessor because of it's lightweight material and it will be sure to less fuel consumption up to 20 percent. The 12.3-inch configurable display in the Passat is the company's new digital dashboard. It also has a  Park Assist and a 360° camera view option.

The 2015 Passat will be have a four-cylinder, 2-liter twin-turbo diesel engine with 240PS and 500Nm of torque on tap, mated to a new seven-speed paddle change gearbox and 4Motion all-wheel drive system.

The company will be releasing more details in July, before its in-the-flesh reveal in the French capital this autumn.

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MyPhone Rio Fun Announced!

In addition of the Agua Rio and Rio Lite, the leading local brand has recently announced that the MyPhone Rio Fun, a 5-inch smartphone running on MTK6572 dual-core processor with 512MB ram, is now available for Php 2,999.

MyPhone Rio Fun Specs

1.3GHz dual-core MTK 6572 processor
Mali-400 MP
512MB RAM
5-inch TFT touchscreen display, 480 x 854 resolution
512MB of storage, expandable via microSD up to 32GB
3.2-megapixel rear camera
VGA front camera
Dual-SIM, dual-stand by
2G only
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
1800mAh battery
Android 4.2
Php 2,999

Zopo ZP980+: 5-inch with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 for under 12K

Novo7 Tech, the official distributor of THL smartphones in the country, has recently announced that the Zopo ZP980+, a 5-inch full HD display which is smaller than the ZOPO ZP988  is now available in select Novo7 Tech booths.

The ZOPO ZP980+ has a 5-inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920x1080 in a 440 pixel per inch, it also has a Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection.

Powered by MediaTek MT6592 1.7GHz octa-core processor with 2GB of RAM and runs on Android 4.2(JellyBean) OS, the ZP980+ has a 16GB onboard storage that can save apps, videos and photos shot by it's 14 megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash and 5 megapixel front camera. The storage can also expand up to 64 GB via microSD slot.

Zopo ZP980+ specs:

5-inch Full-HD IPS display@ 1920×1080 pixels, 440ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
MediaTek MT6592 1.7GHz octa-core CPU
2GB RAM
Mali 450MP GPU
Expandable 32GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
3G/HSPA+
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
FM Radio Tuner
GPS w/ A-GPS
USB On-The-Go support
14MP rear camera, LED flash
5MP front-facing camera
1080p video recording @ 30fps
Li-Ion 2,000mAh battery
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

The ZOPO ZP980+ is now available at select Novo7 Tech stores, including SM City North EDSA, SM City Southmall, SM City Sta. Mesa, Gateway Cubao and Lucky Chinatown with a Php11,990 price tag.

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Where can I find a compilation of BestTagalog Jokes?

If you're a Filipino and you don't know where you can find a complete compilation of tagalog jokes online, this post can help you.

If you want to reduce your stress or you just want to smile or laugh, Tagolog Jokes or Pinoy Jokes can help you.

Just go to this link Tagalog Jokes and you can find the right place to laugh and smile.

ZOPO ZP700: Quad-core Android Phones for Php5,399

While everybody debates on what is the leading local mobile brand in the country, a new chalenger has born, the Shenzhen ZOPO Communications Equipment Limited Company or also known as ZOPO. One of it's quad-core smartphones features a Mediatek processor and a 1750mAh for only Php5,399, the ZP700 Cuppy.

The ZOPO ZP700 Cuppy sports a 4.7-inches IPS display, powered by Mediatek Quadcore Processor clocked at 1.3GHz with 1GB of RAM and 4GB onboard storage. The device also has a 5 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel camera in front for taking selfies. In connectivity, the ZP700 Cuppy is a dual sim smartphones and support WIFI, Bluetooth and USB OTG. It runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS.

The Cuppy is available in black, white, pink, yellow and blue color variant for Php5,399 in Novo7 tech in Lucky Chinatown.
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Zopo ZP998: 5.5-inch with Octa-core CPU for Php13,499

One of the fresh and challenger local mobile brand in the country released a smarthphone that packs a 5.5 full HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection, and an octa-core processor, the ZOPO ZP998.

The ZOPO ZP998 sports a 5.5-inch IPS HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and has a Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protector. It is powered by a Mediatek octa-core processor clocked at 1.7GHz with 2GB of Ram.


The 16GB internal storage of the device can expand up to 64GB via microSD slot. It also equipped a 14 megapixel rear camera with flash and 5 megapixel on front.

The image below will tell you the other specs of the device:

The Zopo ZP998 is available for Php19,499 at Novo7 tech in Lucky Chinatown.

If you are unfamiliar in the company, ZOPO is an android handset brand from China. They started their company in 2012 and they are currently has operations and official distributors in various territories around the world including Russia, Poland, Netherlands, and Germany.
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Cherry Mobile Omega Icon Anounced!

Cherry Mobile recently added new smartphone on its Omega line-up, the Omega Icon. The new android phone features a Pleather back cover, accented with chrome-finished sides, and protected with Dragon Trail glass with a Php6,499 price tag.

The Cherry Omega Icon is sports 5-inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 and protected by Dragon Trail. The Icon is powered by a Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor clocked at 1.2GHz complemented with 1GB Ram and 4GB internal storage. 

The device has a 13 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel on front with LED flash on both front and back.

Cherry Mobile Omega Icon Specs

5-inch HD IPS display, 1280 x 720 resolution

Dragon Trail Protection

1.2GHz quad-core processor

1GB of RAM

4GB internal storage, expandable via microSD

13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash

5-megapixel front camera with LED flash

3G, HSPA+

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS

Bluetooth 4.0

Android 4.3

Php 6,499

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SKK Marian S1: 5-inch display, Octa-core Processor and Android Kitkat

SKK Mobile has added new Marian Rivera smartphone that packs an Android Kitkat and quadcore processor, the Marian S1.

The Marian S1 sports a 5-inch HD display with 854 x 480 resolution. Its powerful octa-core processor is clocked at 1.7GHz coupled with 1GB RAM and 8GB onboard storage that can be expand up to 32GB via microSD slot to save more photos, videos and even large file apps.


The device can run the latest games with its Android KitKat 4.4.2 OS. It also carries a 13-megapixel main camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel on front.

It has a 1900mAh slim type battery under its 7.7mm Super Slim Body.

The new smartphone has a price tag of Php9,999 with free smart case and spare 2400mAh battery.

SKK Marian S1 Specs

Dual SIM , Dual Standby (Regular + Micro)
7.7mm Super Slim Body
5.0" capacitive IPS HD touchscreen display
Android 4.4. 2 KitKat
1.7GHz Octa Core CPU, 700MHz Mali-450MP GPU MediaTek MT6592 chipset
1GB of RAM
8GB internal storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD
13MP main camera with LED Flash
5MP secondary camera
GPS with A-GPS
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, WiFi Hotspot
3.5 Audio Jack
Multimedia Player
Micro USB 2.0
Bluetooth
1900mAh slim type battery
Price: Php9,999
Free smart case and spare 2400mAh battery

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Nikon 1 S2 Announced!

One of the leading camera maker has just announced a new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with a 14.2MP sensor, the Nikon 1 S2.

The Nikon 1 S2 is equipped with 14.2-million pixel that can shoot a 1920 x 1080/60p full-HD movies. The new camera also has a built-in vibration reduction.

Nikon 1 S2 Specs

14.2MP CMOS sensor
Sensor size: 13.1 x 8.8 mm (APS-C)
EXPEED 4a image processor
ISO Range: 200 – 12800
Shutter speed range: 30 sec to 1/16000
20fps burst mode
73-point Phase-Detect AF + 135-area Contrast-Detect AF
460k-dot 3-inch fixed LCD display
Full HD video recording @60fps
Optional Wireless connectivity via WU-1a
MPEG-4 / H.264 / QuickTime MOV video formats
SD/ SDHC/SDXC
GPS w/ A-GPS and GLONASS support
EN-EL22 lithium-ion battery (270 shots / charge)
101 x 61 x 29 mm
Colors: Black, Red, White and Yellow

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Cherry Mobile Razor 2.0 made Thinner and Lighter Smarthphone

Cherry Mobile rebuild their Razor 2.0 to thinner and lighter smartphone. The handset is the company's new 7mm-thin Android smartphone with Dragontrail Glass that will be available for purchase starting this weekend.

The Cherry Mobile Razor 2.0 comes in 4.7-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of  720×1280 at 312 PPI and has a Dragontrail Glass protection. Under it's 7.0 mm thin body, theres a quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz complemented with 1GB Ram and 4GB onboard storage. It also packs a 12-megapixel rear camera with flash and 2 megapixel on front. The new Razor 2.0 only weighs 100g that runs on Android 4.3 Jellybean.

Cherry Mobile Razor 2.0 specs:

4.7-inch HD IPS display, 312ppi

Dragontrail Glass

1.2GHz quad-core CPU

1GB RAM

4GB internal storage

12 megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash

2 megapixel front-camera

dual-SIM (micro)

WiFi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth 4.0

Android 4.3 Jellybean

7.0mm thin

100g

The Cherry Mobile Razor 2.0 will be available this weekend with a Php6,499 price tag.
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StarMobile Diamond X1 Flipcase Outs

Starmobile has added an accessories(FlipCase) that protect the Diamond X1. According to the company, the Flipcase is made from durable and high quality materials.

The Diamond X1 Flipcase is available in black and white color variant with a tag price of Php650.

If your unfamilliar with the Diamond X1, here are the quick specs of the device.

Starmobile Diamond X1 Spec Sheet

1.7GHz Octa-core MediaTek Processor

2GB RAM

8GB Internal Storage, Expandable up to 64GB via microSD Card

6.0-inches HD IPS Display, Scratch Resistant Glass

18.0-megapixels primary camera with Autofocus, Flash, and BSI

8.0-megapixels secondary camera with BSI

Dual 3G SIM, Dual Standby

3G, HSPA+, WiFi, WiFi Hotspot, GPS, aGPS

Yamaha Speakers

Android Jelly Bean 4.2

2,300mAh Battery

Php13,990

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SKK Marian V1: 5-inch Display, Quad-core CPU

SKK Mobile recently revealed its newest smartphone that has a quad-core processor and designed for Marian Rivera, the SKK Marian V1.

The Marian V1 comes with a 5-inch screen with 854 x 480 resolution. Its quad-core processor is clocked at 1.3GHz coupled with 512MB RAM and 4GB onboard storage. The Marian V1 carries a front camera and an 8-megapixel main camera with flash. A dual-SIM handset, the Marian V1 supports 3G, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS.

SKK Marian V1 Specs

5.0" IPS FWVGA LCD Display
1.3GHz Quad-core Processor
4GB internal storage(expandable up to 32GB via MicroSD)
512MB of RAM
8MP rear camera w/ flash
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
N/A front camera
Dual SIM/Dual Standby
Wifi, 3G, GPS, Bluetooth

SKK Mobile not yet reveal the price of the Marian V1.
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Samsung reveals NX3000 Smart Camera

South Korean electronics maker announced the 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor camera with flip-up display, WiFi, NFC, and a retro design body, the Samsung NX3000.

The NX3000 has a 20.3MP APS-C sensor that can record 1080p videos, snap photos at 1/4,000s shutter speed and supports 5fps continuous shooting. It also has a Wifi, NFC and microSD support. It is powered by a 2,330mAh battery inside the 117.4×65.9×39.0(26.8) mm retro design body of the camera.

Samsung NX3000 specs:

20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor

3-inch HVGA (320×480) Flip-up display

ISO 100-25600

1/4000 shutter speed

5fps continuous shooting

1080p video recording

HDMI 1.4a output

NFC

WiFi 802.11 b/g/n

(Photo Beam, Remote Viewfinder Pro and Mobile Link)

microSD support

2,330mAh battery

117.4 x 65.9 x 39.0(26.8) mm

230 g (without battery)

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 software bundle

White, Black, Brown

The new smart camera will be sell starting mid-June and available in White, Black and Brown color variant.
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Cherry Mobile Fusion Aura: 7-inch Tablet in Android Kitkat for Php2,299

Cherry Mobile recently announced a budget-friendly and first local brand tablet that runs on an Android Kitkat OS, the Fusion Aura.

Cherry Mobile Fusion Aura comes in a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen display, running on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat, powered by Dual-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 512MB of Ram and 4GB internal storage that can be expand up to 32GB via microSD slot. The Fusion Aura also has a 2 megapixel rear camera and a VGA in front. Packed with a 2600mAh battery that enough for taking pictures, watching videos, playing games, listening to music, and other web-browsing activity.

Cherry Mobile Fusion Aura specs:

7-inch display

1.5GHz dual-core CPU

512MB RAM

4GB internal storage

up to 32GB via microSD

2 megapixel rear camera

0.3 megapixel front camera

WiFi b/g/n

USB OTG support

Miracast support

Android 4.4 KitKat

2,600mAh battery

The Cherry Mobile Fusion Aura will be available this weekend for Php2,299.

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MyPhone Outs Ocean Pro for under Php7K

MyPhone recently released two new smartphones, one of this device is the Agua Ocean Pro. Features a dual-SIM Android phablet that packs a 5.5-inch qHD IPS capacitive touchscreen dispaly, quad-core CPU, runs on an Android 4.2 Jelly Bean , and a sub-Php7K price tag.

The Ocean Pro has a 1.3 GHz Quad Core ARM Cortex A7 CPU and 416 MHz Mali-400 MP2 GPU based MediaTek MT6582M system on chip. It also has 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory that can be expand up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.

MyPhone OCEAN PRO Specs

1.3GHz quad-core processor

1GB RAM

5.5-inch qHD IPS capacitive display, 960 x 540 resolution

4GB storage expandable via microSD slot up to 32GB

8 megapixel main camera

2 megapixel rear camera

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, OTG, Wireless Display

Dual-sim

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

2350mAh Battery (removable)

Php 6,999

MyPhone Iceberg Slim Outs for under Php8K

MyPhone recently added new smartphone on its Agua line up, the Myphone Agua Iceberg Slim. Packed with a 4.7-inch display in an aluminum body that powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz, complemented with 1GB of RAM and 4GB internal storage.

MyPhone Iceberg Slim specs:

4.7-inch HD IPS display, 312ppi

1.3GHz MediaTek MT6582 quad-core CPU

1GB RAM

4GB internal storage

microSD up to 32GB

8 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash

5 megapixel front camera

Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby

HSPA+, 3G

WiFi

Bluetooth

GPS

USB OTG

Android 4.2 Jellybean

1,800mAh non-removable battery

7.8mm thin

The Iceberg Slim is a Limited Edition phone with price tag of Php7,999.

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MyPhone Releases Ocean Pro and Limited Edition Iceberg Slim

After MyPhone released the octa-core smartphone, Agua Infinity, the company released two new flagship smartphones again, the Ocean Pro and Limited Edition Iceberg Slim.

MyPhone OCEAN PRO Specs

1.3GHz quad-core processor
1GB RAM
5.5-inch qHD IPS capacitive display, 960 x 540 resolution
4GB storage expandable via microSD slot up to 32GB
8 megapixel main camera
2 megapixel rear camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, OTG, Wireless Display
Dual-sim
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
2350mAh Battery (removable)
Php 6,999

MyPhone ICEBERG SLIM Specs

1.3GHz quad-core processor
1GB RAM
4.7-inch HD IPS display, 1280 x 720 resolution
4GB storage, expandable up to 32GB
Wi-Fi, Wireless display, OTG
Dual SIM (Regular SIM and microSIM)
1800mAh Battery(Non-removable)
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Php 7,999

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DTC GT17A Jupiter Plus: 4.7 inch HD Display with 8 GB of ROM

DTC Mobile will add new smartphones in their Hardcore Quad Core line up that will be available in stores in mid of May, the DTC GT17A Jupiter Plus.



The GT17A Jupiter Plus comes with a 4.7 inch HD display in a 9.3mm slim design. Its quad-core processor is clocked at 1.2GHz coupled with 1GB RAM and 8GB onboard storage. The GT17A carries a 13-megapixel main camera and a 3.2-megapixel front-facing shooter. It is also bundled with a 2200mAh battery module and runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) OS.

DTC GT17A Jupiter Plus Specs

4.7" HD IPS Display
Android 4.2.1 JellyBean
1.2Ghz Quad Core Processor
1GB of RAM
8GB internal memory
13MP Rear Camera
3.2MP Front Camera
2200 mAh battery capacity
Php7,990

The device will be available in mid-May that cost Php7,990.
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SKK Glimpse 2: 4-inch Dual-core for under 2K

SKK Mobile has just announced it's newest dual-core smartphone that cost Php1,999, the SKK Glimpse 2.

The new dual sim and dual standby handset has a 4-inch LCD display, powered by a dual core processor clocked at 1.2GHz with 256 MB of Ram, features a 2 megapixel rear camera and a VGA camera in front. It also has a Wifi, GPS and Bluetooth but unfortunately the device has only a 2G connectivity. It runs in an Android 4.2.2 jellybean OS that support the latest apps.

SKK Mobile has not yet announced the Rom of the Glimpse 2.

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SKK Mobile Kraken: 5-inch with Octa-core Processor

SKK Mobile has introduced their first smartphone with an octa core processor, the SKK Kraken.

Featuring a 5-inch IPS LCD display with a dual-camera system consisting of an 8-megapixel main camera with flash and a 5-megapixel shooter on the front. The SKK Mobile Kraken is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 1.7GHz with 1GB RAM and 8GB onboard storage and runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) OS.


The new dual sim handset supports a 3G, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivity, and bundled with a 2000mAh battery module.

SKK Mobile has no word on price yet, but they teasing the Kraken with "The Most Affordable Octa-core Smartphone in the Market".

What do you think about this new handset?

MyPhone Agua Rio Lite now available for Php3,999

One of the leading local mobile brand introduced it's more affordable version of their Agua Rio, the MyPhone Agua Rio Lite.


Features a 4.7-inch touchscreen, powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz with 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage that expanded up to 32 GB via microSD slot. The device has a 5-megapixel main camera, 2-megapixel shooter on the front, a removable 2,000 mAh Li-Ion battery pack and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS.

The new MyPhone Agua Rio Lite is now available for PhP 3,999 in MyPhone concept stores and kiosks.