CloudFone applies smartphone fashion with Excite 451q

CloudFone tries to make a fashion statement with its new Excite 451q, a 4.5-inch IPS touchscreen smartphone. 

The local phone-maker brings fashion and comfort to Excite 451q with its intricate curves and edges showcased by the rubber matte finish that coats its front and back covers. 

Available in striking tints of red and black, CloudFone Excite 451q uses a One Glass Solution that enables it to deliver better color reproduction and more accurate touch panel responsiveness, giving its users a better reading, browsing, viewing, and gaming experience. 

The device also has an 8MP rear camera and flash. It’s suggested retail price is Php 4,499. 

CloudFone Excite 451q Specs

Features
OS Android 4.2 Jellybean
Chipset MTK6582
CPU 1.3 GHz Quad Core

FM Yes
GPS Yes

Display
Type 4.5” IPS OGS FWVGA Capacitive Touchscreen
Pixel Density 854 * 480 pixels

Memory
Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB
Internal 4 GB ROM, 1 GB RAM

Network
2G Network GSM 900/1800
3G Network WCDMA 2100
SIMs Dual SIM, Dual Standby

Connectivity
Data GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Portable Hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, 4.0
USB Yes

Camera
Primary 8MP Autofocus w/ Flash
Video Yes
Secondary 1.3MP

Battery
Capacity 1700 mAh

Price
Php 4,449

Available in: Black, Red

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How much is the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus online?

For those who can’t wait for the official release date of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in the Philippines, buying from the online stores is another option. But just how much are the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus priced in the online grey market? Check out as we compare the prices below.

	iPhone 6			iPhone 6 Plus
	16 GB	64 GB	128 GB	16 GB	64 GB	128 GB
Kimstore	Php 49,999	Php 54,999	Php 56,999	Php 89,999	Php 96,999	Php 98,999
WidgetCity	Php 52,500	Php 57,500	Php 62,500	Php  92,500	Php 102, 500	Php 108,500
DBGadgets	Php 56,800	Php 60,000	Php 66,500

Of the three major online stores that sells grey units, Kimstore has the lowest prices, offering the iPhone 6 at Php 49,999 (16 GB) and iPhone 6 Plus at Php 89,999 (16 GB). Still, a bit exorbitant but I’ve seen people buying imported iPhone 5s last year for more than 50K.

We also saw a 16 GB iPhone 6 selling at Lazada for Php 58,960 and a 16 GB iPhone 6 Plus at Php 107,190. Wow!

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Android One smartphones unveiled, to expand to Philippines before year-end

Per Google’s findings, there are still over five billion people in the world without a smartphone. But the search giant’s Android One program is going to change that, starting with the release of three new smartphones in India.

For the unaware, Android One is Google’s initiative to provide smartphones of high quality without the expensive price. The company does this by providing reference designs that partner manufacturers can use to mass-produce affordable devices. These devices will then run on a pure Android experience (akin to the Nexus phones, but at an even cheaper price range), and their updates will be pushed by Google itself for the latest features and security fixes.

Jump-starting the Android One project are three new smartphones in India: the Karbonn Sparkle V, Spice Dream Uno and Micromax Canvas A1. They’re all 4.5-inch smartphones with a quad-core MediaTek processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage and a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera. All three are powered by Android KitKat, but they will also be the first to receive Android L when it releases. These smartphones also feature dual SIM capability, FM radio tuner, and microSD card storage expansion. As with other phones with a pure Android experience, Google apps and services are preinstalled.

But that’s India. What do Google and its Android One program have in store for the Philippines? The short answer is we’re part of the program. But there’s nothing to else say beyond the fact that the Android One is expanding to our shore by the end of the year. No official partners among local smartphone brands have been announced. But given that Google’s program partners such as Acer, Altcatel OneTouch, Asus, HTC, and Lenovo have a presence here in the Philippines, we might be seeing some Android One-powered smartphones from them in the coming months. That’s all speculation, though, but I’m keeping my hopes up.

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iOS 8 is now available

If you haven’t hooked up your iDevice to the Internet for some time, now’s the perfect moment to get back online. It’s because the iOS 8—Apple’s biggest iOS release ever—is here and ready for download.

iOS 8 sports quite a number of new features and improvements, the highlights of which are listed below:

• Messaging – Users can now add voice recordings, short videos, and their current location to any conversation.
• Keyboard – Third-party developers can now introduce their own keyboards. Early adopters include the popular Swype keyboard. Apple has also implemented predictive texts.
• Continuity – The new Handoff feature allows continuing any work done on a Mac computer to an iOS device and vice versa. Supported applications include Mail, Safari, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Maps, Messages, Reminders, Calendar, and Contacts.
• Family Sharing – Content purchased from iTunes, iBooks, and the App Store can now be shared with up to six people in the family.

Like with the radical iOS 7 update, the iOS 8 can be downloaded for free by going to your iDevice’s Software Update section in Settings. iOS 8 is compatible the iPhone 4S, the iPad 2, fifth-generation iPod Touch, and newer devices.

[Source: Apple]