Globe Postpaid lowers cash-out for LG G4

Photo courtesy of engadget

After 3 months of being launched in the Philippines, LG Philippines cut P4000 off the SRP (Suggested Retail Price) of LG G4 from P32,990 to P28,900 for the G4 with Leather back case, and  from P31,990 to P27,900 for the G4 with metallic back case. 

Globe followed the move by lowering its cash-out for new and re-contracting subscribers. You can go ahead and check it out at the Globe online store, or visit the nearest Globe branch near you.

I got very enticed, and tempted as I am considering to get this phone should I decide to recontract, migrate to the new myLifestyle Plan, and be locked with Globe for 2 years. 

See old and new cash-out from Globe and Smart below:

Instapost: Alcatel One Touch Flash Plus Dual-LTE

Alcatel OneTouch Flash Plus Official Specs

• 5.5-Inch HD IPS Display with OGS (720 x 1280 Pixels, 267 ppi)
• Scratch Resistant DragonTrail Glass
• Android 4.4.4 Kitkat OS with Lollipop Update
• MediaTek MT6752M Chipset
• 1.5GHz Octa Core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 CPU
• Mali-T760 MP2 GPU
• 2GB of RAM
• 13.0 Megapixel Autofocus Main Camera with Sony IMX214 Sensor and LED Flash
• 8.0 Megapixel Wide-Angle Front Camera
• 16GB Internal Storage
• Expandable Up to 32GB via MicroSD
• Dual SIM / Dual 4G
• 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE and GPRS Networks
• Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Bluetooth 4.0
• GPS with A-GPS
• USB OTG Support
• Micro USB 2.0
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Compass
• G-Sensor
• Accelerometer
• Proximity Sensor
• Ambient Light Sensor
• 152.3 x 76.4 x 7.95 mm @ 147 g
• 3,500mAh Li-ion Battery
• Official Price in the Philippines: ₱6,490.00 

Unboxing the #Alcatel OneTouch Flash Plus

A photo posted by Jan Brane Tizon (@janbrane) on May 16, 2015 at 3:02am PDT

Instapost: Meizu M1 Note LTE

Meizu M1 Note Specs

• 1.7GHz 64-bit MediaTek MT6752 octa-core processor
• Mali T760 MP2 GPU
• 2GB RAM
• 5.5-inch Full HD display, Gorilla Glass 3 protection, 1920 x 1080
• 16GB/32GB internal storage
• 13-megapixel Samsung rear camera, flash, F/2.2 aperture
• 5-megapixel front camera, F/2.0 aperture
• Dual-SIM
• 3G, LTE
• WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
• Android 4.4 KitKat, Flyme 4
• 3,140mAh battery
• 150.7 x 75.2 x 8.9mm
• Official Price in the Philippines: ₱7,990.00 ₱8,599.00

Unboxing the #Meizu M1 Note. 📱👌

A photo posted by Jan Brane Tizon (@janbrane) on May 11, 2015 at 9:41pm PDT

The Pink #Meizu M1 Note 16GB 📱👌

A photo posted by Jan Brane Tizon (@janbrane) on May 14, 2015 at 5:09pm PDT

LG G3 is now available on Globe

It's finally here! The much awaited LG G3 is now yours by subscribing to Globe's mySUPERPLAN! Grab the best phone of 2014 with Plan 1799 to enjoy its amazing features!

Please note that the LG G3 you'll get from Globe is the 16GB Internal memory /2GB RAM variant, and only available in Black and White. On Plan 1799 with 2 years lock-in period, you get 5GB of data, 1100 SMS to all networks, and 55 minutes of call to all networks

If you don't want any cash-out, you can get the phone FREE on Plan 1799 with 2.5 years lock-in period. Of course, lower plans or lock-in periods mean higher cash-out rates. Plan 1299 with 24 months lock-in - P11,000 cash out. Plan 999 with 24 months lock-in - 14,400 cash out. If you have a credit card, the cash-out can be converted into 12 to 24 months installment.  

According to some users, there are limited stocks in select Globe stores. If you plan to re-contract, just call the hotline, and pick-up the LG 
G3 at a Globe store near you.

Asus Zenfone 5 Unboxing and Initial Impressions

The Asus Zenfone 5 is finally available for purchase! Weeks after it's announcement last July 17, 2014 (together with other Zenfones), a lot of consumers became excited to buy one not only because of it's specifications, but also it's price.

LG G3 Live Demo Unit Experience

Over the weekend, I finally got the chance to visit the LG Store in SM Megamall and experience their newest flagship, the LG G3. 

More details after the jump

LG G3 pre-order goes live in the Philippines

Image courtesy of LG Philippines Blog

Details here: http://www.lgblog.com.ph/uncategorized/lg-g3-pre-order

LG Mobile Philippines is putting the LG G3 up for preorder from June 18 to June 27, 2014.

More details after the jump

Mi3 Philippines goes on sale on June 26 for 10599

Image courtesy of Xiaomi Philippines Facebook page

Xiaomi or Mi officially lands in the Philippines, and will be releasing the Mi 3 on June 26, 2014. Limited handsets will be on sale though as 3000 sets will be sold to consumers thru Lazada for only P10599, inclusive of the delivery fee. So check out Lazada on June 26 (Thursday) when the clock strikes 12pm.

Kitkat Upgrade for LG G2 from Philippines is now available!

With the screenshot taken from my LG G2 purchased from Globe Telecom, it suggests that Kitkat upgrade is now available via LG Software Upgrade Tool. This also means that it will be availale tomorrow via OTA. 

Connect your LG G2 to your PC now and and try to upgrade via Upgrade Tool and let us know if you're able to upgrade.

Samsung Galaxy Note II LTE (GT-N7105) receives official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update

Similar to its brother (Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100), Samsung has just started rolling out Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy Note II LTE (GT-N7105). It’s been a long time since Samsung updated the Galaxy Note II to a new version of Android. Jellybean 4.1.1 is the stock OS installed out of the box, so 4.3 update is indeed a welcome change to all users.

CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN ANDROID 4.3 UPDATE
- GALAXY GEAR Support
- TRIM Support (Makes the device much faster)
- Samsung KNOX
- Samsung Wallet (Pre-loaded)
- Better RAM management
- Core UI elements updated to the ones on the Galaxy S4 (Galaxy S4′s theme all over)
- New Samsung Keyboard
- GPU drivers have been updated (Higher GPU benchmark scores)
- New Lockscreen: Multiple Widgets, improved ripple effect than Android 4.1.2, ability to change clock size and set a personal message
- New screen modes (From S4): Adapt Display and Professional Photo
- Daydream
- Driving mode
- Actionable notifications
- Move-to-SD-card feature
- New Camera mode : Sound and Shot
- New Additions in Notification Centre
- Completely revamped Settings UI (Tabbed interface – Exactly like the Galaxy S4)
- Implementation of Voice controls (Let’s you control various parts of the phone using voice commands – Galaxy S4 feature)
- New Samsung Apps: Calculator, Clock, Contacts, Gallery, Music
- Full screen Samsung apps
- New S-Voice (from Galaxy S4)

Source: http://www.sammobile.com/2013/11/19/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-lte-gt-n7105-receives-official-android-4-3-jelly-bean-update/

Samsung Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100) receives official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update

Photo courtesy of SamMobile

The wait is over! Samsung has just started rolling out Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy Note II in India and, then China.

In case you dont know, Samsung Note II users like me have not received a major update as it is launched with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean out of the box. The last update it received it the upgrade to 4.1.2. Samsung pulled out their plans to update it to 4.2.2 when they learned that 4.3 is a major upgrade.

CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN ANDROID 4.3 UPDATE
- GALAXY GEAR Support
- TRIM Support (Makes the device much faster)
- Samsung KNOX
- Samsung Wallet (Pre-loaded)
- Better RAM management
- Core UI elements updated to the ones on the Galaxy S4 (Galaxy S4′s theme all over)
- New Samsung Keyboard
- GPU drivers have been updated (Higher GPU benchmark scores)
- New Lockscreen: Multiple Widgets, improved ripple effect than Android 4.1.2, ability to change clock size and set a personal message
- New screen modes (From S4): Adapt Display and Professional Photo
- Daydream
- Driving mode
- Actionable notifications
- Move-to-SD-card feature
- New Camera mode : Sound and Shot
- New Additions in Notification Centre
- Completely revamped Settings UI (Tabbed interface – Exactly like the Galaxy S4)
- Implementation of Voice controls (Let’s you control various parts of the phone using voice commands – Galaxy S4 feature)
- New Samsung Apps: Calculator, Clock, Contacts, Gallery, Music
- Full screen Samsung apps
- New S-Voice (from Galaxy S4)

Source: http://www.sammobile.com/2013/11/19/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-gt-n7100-receives-official-android-4-3-jelly-bean-update/ 

Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time, out on Android!

Android fans rejoice as "Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's about time" is finally out at Google Play... but it is only downloadable if you are from Australia or New Zealand, so  fans from the Philippines will have to wait a little longer.

If you recall, this game is initally available in iOS. It took a few months before it gets ported to Android, but we're not complaining at least we do not have to wait for more than a year just like the first one.

Can't wait for it to be available in Google Play Philippines? Download it's APK and data file. 

Disclaimer: The link is already out of this blog, download at your own risk.

BBM for Android and iOS now LIVE in the Philippines

UPDATE [9/22/2013]: Blackberry disabled the leaked BBM for Android app due to overwhelming traffic and says it caused an issue to their part. If you install the APK now and attempt to login or register, you will be redirected to the BBM webpage and there's no way to login. We'll update thei page once the offical APK becomes available in Google Play.

As most of you know, September 21 is the launch of BBM on Android worldwide, and a day after for iOS. However it turns out it's the other way around in the Philippines. iPhone users get to see and download BBM from the App store, while fake BBM apps continue to flood Google's Play Store, and the original BBM app is nowhere to be found.

As you see on the screenshot below, you can login using your existing Blackberry ID, however it will provide new a new PIN, just like when you upgrade to a newer Blackberry phone. I also need to point out that logging-in did not import my existing BBM contacts from my old Blackberry (which is weird and needs to work on to). Other than that, so far so good. It gives me the same feel of the same old BBM on the Blackberry. I am also able to invite and chat with BBM users on Android, iOS, and Blackberry platforms.

Anyway, to tease you more, here are photos of BBM on Android installed in my phone and friend's tablet. You can also add me on BBM. Enjoy the photos!

Can't wait for it to appear on Play store? Follow this link, download, and  install the APK. Enjoy! 

Follow and send me a tweet on Twitter: @JBTizon

Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 finally receives Jellybean update

Finally, the Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 for Philippines received the much awaited Jellybean 4.1.2 update.

To download it, just connect your phone to your PC with fast internet connection and launch KIES, or download it over-the-air.

If you still don't know what the enhancements in the new Jelly Bean update are, just look the items below!

- Android 4.1.2 – Build JZO54K
- Buttery Smooth Performance & Great Stability (Thanks to Project Butter)
- Multi-View (Multi Windows Multitasking, same as in Note II)
- Multi-View can also be disabled
- Page Buddy
- Notification Panel can now be customized
- New Additions in Notification Panel
- Smart Rotation (Screen Display adjusts to your angle of sightings)
- Continues Input in Samsung Keyboard (Like Swipe or Android 4.2 Keyboard)
- Samsung’s Cloud services
- Features like Direct Call, Smart Stay and Pop-up Play
- New Widgets From the Galaxy S III
- 2 Home screen modes
- New Notifications bar
- Google Now

LG Optimus 3D P920 International Version finally gets official Ice Cream Sandwich update (Update: BETA)

Most LG Optimus 3D P920 users thought that the official Ice Cream Sandwich will no longer come to their devices. Some of them sold the phone, while others gave it away. For those who held on to their devices with hopes up high, the wait is finally almost over! 

LG Germany released the BETA Ice Cream Sandwich update for P920 International users. Firmware is V28b.  So expect for v30a and v30b updates similar to LG Optimus 2X ICS update.

For those who can't wait, you may flash it already as the KDZ and BIN files are now up for download. If you are still skeptical, just look at the screenshots below.


Download the files here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2185406
http://bbs.gfan.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=5913469


Screenshots:

 

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Huawei Ascend Y210D for only P2990

Huawei broke the barrier for Android phone pricing. They recently launched the entry-level Gingerbread phone, Huawei Ascend Y210D for only P2990!

Here's what you'll get at P2990:

• 3.5-inch HVGA  (480 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch display
• 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7225A processor
• 256MB RAM
• 512 MB of internal storage with upto 32GB expansion support via microSD
• 2-megapixel fixed focus rear camera
• 3G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, GPS
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby
• 1700 mAh battery
• Android 2.3.6
• Measures 12.4 mm
• Weighs 120 grams

Globe Postpaid Promos - February 2013

Planning to get your special someone a new gadget tomorrow or this weekend? Go to a Globe store tomorrow or this weekend, and get a postpaid plan!

Here are the deals this love weekend!

See more details at Globe's Facebook and Twitter Page!

Follow me on twitter @JBTizon

Temple Run 2 is now out on Android

Temple Run 2 is definitely the most awaited game for Android users as iOS users got it first last week. As we all know, they've done a major overhaul in the graphics department of the game, though the goal is still the same.

Temple Run 2 has been published by Keith Shepherd 10 minutes ago, and it should replicate on Google Play and Amazon App Store few hours from now.

If you can't find Temple Run 2 from the Google Play App, just click on this link, and click on INSTALL to download it to your device. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imangi.templerun2

UPDATE: It is now LIVE! Go download it and let me know how it works in Android by placing a comment below.

For now, let's play the waiting game. Or while waiting, just play Temple Run 1. Are you as excited as I am about Temple Run 2 launching for Android? Just comment below.

Samsung Galaxy S III 4.1.2 Update is finally in the Philippines

The long wait is over! Philippines finally received the most anticipated update for Samsung Galaxy S III, Jellybean 4.1.2.

With 4.1.2 you get:
-Android 4.1.2 – JZO54K
-Multi-View (Multi-Windows Multitasking, same as in Note II)
-Page Buddy
-New Gallery App (Same as in Note II)
-Notification Panel (Notification Panel can now be customized)
-Brightness Slider in Notification Panel Can Now Be Disabled
-Smart Rotation (Screen Display adjusts to your angle of sightings)
-Continues Input in Samsung Keyboard (Like Swipe or Android 4.2 Keyboard)
-Paper Artist App
-Group Cast App

Now, connect that phone to your PC with hi-speed internet, and download that update. Or wait for the OTA (over-the-air) update later today.

 

Reference: http://www.sammobile.com/2012/12/05/galaxy-s-iii-receives-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-update-lots-of-new-features/

Globe Postpaid Promos - January 2013

If you are planning to get a postpaid plan from Globe, then today is the best time to get it!

Promo #1: Valid only starting today (17th) 'til Sunday (20th) at select branches.

Promo #2: Get the Blackberry 9220 at Plan 299 (Plus 99 BBM Add-on required) Total of P398/mo


Promo #3: Get the Samsung Galaxy S3 with free Car charger under Plan 1799 when you apply ONLINE!



I will not advise you to get the Blackberry 9220 as BB10 will be announced (or available) on January 30. These plans will have a lock-in period of 24 months or 2 years, so think carefully before deciding to get one.


All photos are from Globe's Facebook Page. I do not own these pictures as I only used them for reference