Samsung Philippines Unleashes Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen

A few days ago, we stood witness on the launch of Samsung's latest gadget the Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen. This is a very nice and slim version of its older models with the addition of functionality of the S Pen. I find it very compact, handy and very sleek as it's very light weight when you plan to carry it around for a day of creativity. I think it's also intended for people who draw, or those who often scribble, but just use a more technologically advanced place to do it. 

 

I even tried to write on the thing and I know my handwriting isn't really that good, but on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen, they've got several fonts to choose so you can write like the pros and erase when it doesn't look right on the display. Caligraphy? It's easy, you just have to know the basics and the S Pen was really impressive as it can follow your writing even if you're a couple centimeters away from the actual surface of the tab. If you're into multitasking, the display is enough to open several apps where you can drag and drop text, photos, articles, links and other things with convenience. 

This unit is basically a phablet so you definitely could make calls, have around 15 hours of Internet whether WIFI or LTE connection, take photos with it's 5.0 megapixel back camera, 2.0 megapixels front, so you can do work while on the go. They also introduced 4 new brand ambassadors as they call for you to #ActivateYourIdeas while using the device in your daily grind. People from Team Manila (Jowee and Mon), Reese Fernandez from Rags II Riches, and designer Nix Alanon. I loved the part where people can fit this in their lifestyle and make them more productive by syncing, sharing and sending file over devices can be done in a cinch!

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen retails for Php 15,990 so if you're on the lookout for a more affordable tablet that can do a ton of things, then this is the one for you. It's going to be available in Lazada, other online stores and retail shops nationwide where Samsung is available. You can also purchase them on the Samsung website too.

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Cherry Mobiile Releases "The One"

It looks like Cherry Mobile has brought its guns on the table and has got this new device to challenge the proliferation of new Android mobile handsets in the market by putting in a more powerful, well designed phone called The One. In celebration of their 5th year in the industry, there has been no more apt time to actually have this on the market but now. This is part of the line of phones they will release called the Cosmo series. The price, is unbelievable as it only costs Php 6,999. 

The phone has an octa core processor which means less heat because of its high computing power. It's also got a 5.5 inch HD IPS Display and the screen is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 2. It also got a 14MP BSI main camera for excellent photos and the 8MP front camera ain't bad either to take your needed selfies. The phone also has 8GB of expandable storage and has 1GB of internal RAM. No need to update as it has Android Kitkat out of the box and a lot of features like gesture sense, smart wake, external storage support, mobile anti-theft security, video and audio enhancements that would even impress the meticulous ones.

The flagship phone Cosmos One is now available in 20 Cherry Mobile stores nationwide today August 30, 2014. They are also making this epic by holding a one-day exclusive sale that you can surely take advantage of! Go rush to leading tech sections, department stores nationwide and get that Cosmos One before it runs out!

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The Cherry Mobile 3 Peat Launch

A few days ago, we had the chance of attending the launch of Cherry Mobile's newest products at the Hyatt Hotel in Manila. Honestly, I haven't been able to give Cherry Mobile a chance when choosing to buy phones because of rumors and the slack they've been having online. I had the impression that because they dish out cheaply priced phones, they'll have cheap built and quality too. I was proved wrong that afternoon, and yes I had my mind changed in a whole different way because I experienced one of the things they released that day first hand. Aside from that, Cherry Mobile also launched the one and only Pinoy App Shop dedicated to showcase a  all in one place marketplace for Filipino app developers that comes pre-installed (on new Cherry Mobile models) or can be installed from the Google play store .A move praised by the Filipino Game Developer community last July 31st.

Alvin Juban the President of Game Developers Association of the Philippines, Darwin Tardio of Funny Guy Studios, Honey de Peralta of Flipside Publishing, Neil Dagondon of Anino Games and Ria Lu of Komikasi Games and Entertainment welcomes the Pinoy App Shop and thanks Cherry Mobile for the move to make the industry local centric but not undermining consumers who wants free applications made for and by Filipinos who are developers mostly based from the Philippines. The only requirement is basic, it has to be made by Filipinos and judging from what I've seen on it... the games and activities are pretty cool. Some of it are even based on local Filipino street games like Sipa, Patintero, etc. all of which seemed to be also released internationally. 

 To make the great day even better, Cherry Mobile announced price changes on their premier phone and phablet lines.

The Fusion Aura is now priced at P1,999 (previously P2,299), the Ruby is now P2,499 (previously P2,899), the Life 2.0 phone is now P2,999 (previously P3,299) and the Omega Icon is now P4,999 (previously P6,499). Then they did the next best thing about the fifth and last gadget on their line, they let me win one of it on the raffle! Woot!

They christened this as the "Phablet ng Bayan" (National Phablet) because price wise, it's so affordable at P3,999. It's got an 8MP back camera, 3MP front cam, 13GHz Quad Core processor, Android 4.4 Kitkat OS, 5.0 inch scratchproof OHD IPS OGS display screen, 8GB ROM and 1GB RAM and dual sim capability. With these features, it beats phones at a whole different level with the same specs. I've also been using it since then and I am so loving the RED shiny color it has. It's available at other colors plus a matte black one but I'd rather choose this one since I'm a warrior. 

 It will only be released initially in Robinson’s Manila, SM City North EDSA and Graphics in Cagayan De Oro so what are you waiting for? Go grab them now before they run out of stock. You won't see anything of this grade at this price point anywhere else but with Cherry Mobile!  

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The New Kata M1, Re-Launch of Kata i3 and the Kata Singing Idol Event

This is the first time that I'm seeing KATA, a new mobile brand based in Hong Kong and the Philippines. With the era of mobile phone manufacturers giving ample presence in our country, Kata presents itself with the re-launch of their Kata i3 and the formidable Kata M1 models that will surely make Filipino consumers excited about their brand. Before that, we got to enjoy their Kata Singing Idol Search during their event in SM City North Edsa a few days ago. This was practically a Facebook Fan Page search turned singing contest. I must say, they've got really good singers that afternoon that delighted the crowd.

These ladies, Ms. Ma. Anna Marie Boctoy, Ms. Crystal Lagman and Ms. Stephanie Lee were the top 3 finalists who made it. They performed “Not Like The Movies” by Katy Perry, “Let It Go” from the Disney movie Frozen and “Chasing Pavements” by Adele respectively.

Kata’s Country Manager, Manuel Delos Santos, Melchor Villamor, Asst. Operations Manager were also there during the event. They awarded the winners with their own Kata Mobile phones. The winner also won a brand new spanking Kata i3! Seen on the photo above is the Voice of the Philippines Season 1 contestant Deb Victa also hosted the show. I must say, she was good.

I was a little jealous though when the winner was announced. The Kata i3 she got has a 5-inch Super HD display and a 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor. It's also got a whopping 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera that takes sharper images. It's 16GB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB promises you'll have all the apps you need when you use it. Congratulations Crystal Lagman! The first ever Kata Singing Idol! Runner ups went home with Kata Venus 3 too.

Aside from that, they gave away tons of prizes to lucky customers that afternoon. Some of these guys have won in contests hosted in Kata Digital Philippines' Facebook page so I highly suggest you follow their channels below.

Then they announced the new Kata M1!It's pegged at the affordable price of Php 9,999.00 (formerly almost 12K). I love the RAM they put in on this unit plus the really nice specifications on the rear and front cameras. You'll surely love the shots if you get to have these new Kata phones. I haven't tested one yet but all Kata Stores and Kata kiosks have them on display. They can easily let you test it out if you plan to buy one. Hopefully they can lend me a review unit soon.

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