How Allphones Philippines changes the mobile retail mindset

How did Allphones, a newcomer and a dark horse in the mobile phone retail sector back in late 2013, expand to sixty-two stores across the country in less than six months? It is a phenomenal growth that teaches lessons on how to find one’s place and achieve success in a very competitive market. Essentially, Allphones became the game changer that offers a leveled-up mobile phone retail experience—more fun, more high-tech, more convenient, and more affordability with value-for-money.

Gadget X: MyPhone Agua Rio REVIEW

There has been a great demand for this phone ever since its launch. Though the brand is not like the big players, MyPhone Agua Rio made a statement by giving a ton of great features, wide array of colors and all for an affordable price of P4999. 

I have to admit that upon hearing the specs and the price tempts the gadget-loving consumers to have one. But does the MyPhone Agua Rio stand up to its numbers and features that has gave them the spotlight for gadgets in demand for this season.

Intel: Tablets and 2-in-1s will be key drivers of mobility growth in PH

Global leader in computing innovation Intel recently held the Intel Mobility Day to showcase the latest host of devices for increased connectivity and productivity. This year, Intel is set to drive its solid line of tablet devices and full-performance 2-in-1s to provide consumers options at the best value.

According to Intel Philippines country manager Calum Chisholm, the tablet market in the Philippines continues to increase exponentially and is expected to post a 40 percent growth this year. As both multinational companies and local game changers present more choices in Android and Windows platforms, Intel’s technology will remain the mark of excellence. Chisholm further adds that the company is working closely with its OEM partners to integrate its leading 64-bit technology to increase mobile performance and storage capacity.

GADGET X: Nokia X

Nokia recently launched their first android compliant phone named Nokia X (nicknamed Nokia Normandy before announcement). It comes in 6 colors (may not be all available in some countries) and looks like a crossover with the physical aspects of the asha series and the interface of the Lumia OS (Windows 8 Mobile).

Launched here in the Philippines for the SRP of P5990, the Nokia X hopes to draw the mobile market interest back to Nokia which has been dominated by Android and iOS phones. Nokia X is technically NOT an android phone. It actually has some sort of "emulator" that can play android apps to the phone, but the whole interface and build is based on windows mobile with a different structure.

KakaoTalk Invades UST

The home of the growling tigers, University of Santo Tomas, has become one of the stops of the free call and messaging app KakaoTalk on its university tour which brought great news and promos to the students.

KakaoTalk has set up a booth and free wifi were students can register and download the app and are treated with snacks upon successful download and activation. Users have the chance to win limited edition KakaoTalk Friends Dolls of the characters such as Tube, Apeach, Frodo and Muji. They also shared their latest contest the KakaoTalk Ambassador which students can win prizes by being a active and influential KakaoTalk starter in their area.

KakaoTalk Kaka-Wow Facebook Photo Contest Final Week!

KakaoTalk fans! Kakao-Wow Facebook photo contest week 4 is on! And for the final week, the theme is still Kakao-excite. 

You may submit photos that reflect the message of meaningful celebration of Christmas or the essence of Christmas continues. Here's the full contest Mechanics:

Each week, there is a theme or caption for the photos to be submitted. Participants must follow @KakaoTalkPH on Twitter, like the KakaoTalkPH official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/KakaoTalkPH) and then submit photos (upload on KakaoTalkPH FB Page Wall) that will best express the theme / caption of the week. The participants may be the subject of the photo but they can also submit pictures that they took and own. 

By entering the photo, the participant / contestant declares and guarantees that the picture submitted is his or her property. He or she will be solely liable for the legal implications for the violation of copyright law. 

Chat Application Showdown - WeChat KakaoTalk and Line

Chat Apps (application) has been a new level of communication between friends and new acquaintances. And with their multiple features, makes chatting or calling more fun and interesting. Trying out three of the major Chat Applications namely WeChat, KakaoTalk (Korea), and Line (NHN Korea) has entered the Philippine market and now is competing for a share of the social-loving Filipinos.

First let us take a quick look at these applications and how do they fare against each other.

Gadget X: Arc Mobile Tab 701D REVIEW

As we have featured in Manual to Lyf the emergence of another mobile player in the market, Arc Mobile do have a wide array of selections one can choose from from feature phones, smartphones and even tablets. Now we will take a closer look on one of the most affordable tablets in the market by Arc Mobile, The Tab 701D.

This tab is available in the market now for only P3999 pesos which is already android Jellybean version 4.1.1. The 7" Capacitive Multi-touch screen is actually very bright and I would use the lowest setting yet still gives a great clear display. With a simple black design for a tab, it can fit to generic tablet casing in the market.

KakaoTalk Is Now Here In the Philippines!

With a growing number of call and messaging apps out in the market, competition is heating up. And today, KakaoTalk, Korea’s no. 1 mobile social app, launches in the Philippines which is endorsed by Philippines’ pop princess Sarah Geronimo and Korea’s phenomenal boy band Big Bang.

Having a localized approach of the app proved to be successful as people can actually relate their experience with local celebrities. And KakaoTalk went with the very influential and talented  popstar Sarah Geronimo.

Gadget X: Time of Tablets

The dawn of tablets has begun and there is a significant demand for tablets compared to netbooks or laptops due to its convenience and functionality that can replace the use of bulky laptop. To think that back in the day, we look at them as the best computer ever and nothing can get any better than them. Well it is now a myth and see that things change very quickly. Thus computing and function has gone up another level.

If you can recall that even though that tablets were in existence yet their popularity was not that big but it all changed with the emergence of the iPad. And the era of the smartphone was also starting its dawn with the iPhone and Android phones. It became another option for people to choose and first thought it would be more of a blown up version of their phones. But even with similar features on both platforms, there are actually characteristics that sets them apart. 

Arc Mobile Opens Their First Kiosk!

Arc Mobile finally have a kiosk of their own which just opened yesterday at the SM City San Lazaro. This is the first of the many soon to open kiosk and even a concept store on the works. With having a growing line up of models to choose from and also more stores offering the Arc Mobile brand. This would now give the brand more mileage as an independent brand with their products available for the customers to see.

I myself would like to see the kiosk of the brand since it will answer all of the queries I have with the products especially with their android phones and tablets. Future kiosks would be targeting malls especially with be at the Cyberzone of SM Sta Mesa. A future concept store is also coming to Davao.

By the way, they also have an Pay Day opening sale from August 1 to 4 which features P4195 for the Nitro 500D with free flip cover. Free ARCade to the first 30 buyers of the Tab 720M 3G. The Prime 350 for only P1900 pesos with free 4 GB SD Card. And Buy 1 Take 1 on the Arc Basic for P1300.

Firefox Phone In The Flesh

In the world of Androids, iOS, and Blackberries, you would think that there wont be another OS brave enough to venture to the waging mobile OS war which is taking the world. Firefox OS is also here and I have seen it in the flesh for the first time. 

Indeed there are just test devices for the Firefox OS device like this one which I tried for the first time via my tech friend who is Firefox evangelist. The Firefox OS is very similar with android but with a more simpler interface which takes up less memory and of course less energy thus extending battery life. The apps works with ease but I have look forward when the memory is maxed out. 

PH consumer market eagerly awaits HP Slate7

The HP Slate7, an ideal trusted personal companion, will soon hit the Philippine market and the country is waiting in anticipation. And why not? HP’s Slate7 is a consumer tablet packed with the Google Android that is aimed at the value conscious shopper.

The entry of Slate7 will usher in HP’s coverage of the consumer tablet segment with a broad portfolio of products and technologies geared towards everyday use. Soon the market will experience the world leader in PC’s range with a variety of sizes and operating systems and offer compelling solutions for the BYOD space.

“The product is primarily for play and entertainment consumption, but it can also be used as BYOD and for email, note-taking, and other processes,” Albert Mateo, HP General Manager for PPS, said. “This product will be able to contend in the Philippine market instantly and we expect the value conscious shopper to frenzy over the possibilities they can do with the Slate7 as soon as it gets here.”

The HP Slate7 is the first tablet ever to have Beats Audio, providing superior sound quality for music and movies, coupled with built in stereo speakers. To power your movie marathon, the battery life is capable of five hours video playback.

New Breeze tablets from AOC deliver the best in mobile computing

From the worldwide leader in display manufacturing comes its latest Breeze tablets that make mobile computing truly a breeze. 

Fast, flexible and powered by the latest Android Jelly Bean operating system, the latest incarnations of the Breeze MW0731+ and Breeze MW0831 are the perfect companions for everyone who does not want to miss out on their email, social media, the latest news, entertainment and the most engaging games.