The phone features a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED screen, which is about a half-inch larger than Samsung’s Galaxy S II, and significantly bigger than the 3.5-inch high-resolution display on the Apple iPhone 4S. The Galaxy S III, is however, a bit thinner than the iPhone 4S (8.6mm vs. 9.33mm) and is slightly lighter as well (133 grams vs. 140 grams).  It seems that large-screen phones is the new bandwagon as most phone manufacturers “up-sized” their flagship phones.

The Galaxy S III will run on Ice Cream Sandwich version of Google’s Android OS (version 4.0).   It has 8-megapixel camera, enhanced with burst mode that can capture 3.3 photos per second and the ability to capture still photos while recording HD video.

Here are just few of the nice-to-know specs of Samsung Galaxy S3:

• Operating System: Android OS version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• Processor: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
• Primary Camera: 8 Megapixels, autofocus, LED flash
• Video: 1080p@30fps, simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization
• Display: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16 million colors, multitouch, Corning Gorilla Glass 2
• Networks: 2G/3G/4G (LTE)
• Dimension: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm
• Weight: 133 g
• Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 2100 mAh
• Size: 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.8 inches
• Memory: 16/32/64 GB internal storage, 1 GB RAM; up to 64 GB microSD
• Connectivity: GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, WLAN Wi-Fi, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, NFC, microUSB v2.0, USB On-the-go
• More specs and features: Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS; Browser supports HTML, Adobe Flash; Stereo FM radio with RDS; A-GPS support and GLONASS; Java MIDP emulator; S-Voice natural language commands and dictation; Smart Stay eye tracking; Dropbox (50 GB storage); Active noise cancellationwith dedicated mic; TV-out; MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264/H.263/MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player; Image/video editor; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor; Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration

The phone will come in blue or white and in three memory sizes – 16GB, 32GB and 64GB – with an option to add memory via a microSD card.

No advisory yet from Samsung Mobile PH regarding its release and suggested retail price in the Philippines but Sir Abe of Yugatech.com predicted it to be around Php29,990 for the 16GB, while the 64GB could go for Php35,990.

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A second update was released three days later, as Apple keeps its promise to track the virus and continue to release software updates for protection of Mac users. Today, Apple announced the release of its third update of the malware removal tool, which dropped the infections to more than 270,000.

Mac has been regarded to have been immuned from viruses but this security threat has disproved this claim.

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Before its much-anticipated release in the Philippines, the new iPad is already available in some malls.  Mattscradle blogged about a recently spotted gadget store in Robinson’s Manila with the following prices:

New iPad WiFi only price
16GB – P29600
32GB – P34100
64GB – P38400

New iPad WiFi + 4G price
16GB – P38700
32GB – P43200
64GB – P49700

These prices are way higher than predicted costs of the new iPad by Yugatech.

16GB WiFi – Php23,990
32GB WiFi – Php28,990
64GB WiFi – Php33,990
16GB 4G + WiFi – Php30,990
32GB 4G + WiFi – Php35,990
64GB 4G + WiFi – Php40,990

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Image source: htc.com

The HTC One X comes with:

• 4.7? Super LCD 2 display @ 720×1280 pixels @ 312ppi
• 1.5GHz quad-core NVidia Tegra 3 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 32GB internal storage
• HSPA+ 21Mbps
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
• NFC
• Bluetooth 3.0
• 8MP autofocus rear camera, 1080p
• 1.3MP front-facing camera, 720p
• GPS w/ aGPS support
• 1800mAh Li-Polymer battery
• Android 4.0 ICS
• 134.4 x 68.9 x 8.9mm

The HTC One X is predicted to sell at a price range of Php 33,000 to Php 36,000.  Quite an expensive phone but some reviews that the capabilities of the phone and its speedy processor will be worth the price.

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Hmmm, will RIM finally make an actual version of the BlackBerry Empathy?

Read more about the BlackBerry Empathy.

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Image by topgold via Flickr

The colorful Dual-SIM Nokia Asha 200 is now available in the Philippines.

Nokia Asha 200 is many phones-in-one. The Easy-Swap dual SIM feature lets you assign a name, logo, and ringtone for up to 5 SIM cards without turning off your phone. Listen to music with its enhanced stereo FM radio and record them straight to your phone with FM recording. It features a QWERTY keyboard where you can type out your messages and replies in no time, makes staying in touch easy.

Nokia Asha 200 Specs:

Dimensions:

Size: 115.4 x 61.1 x 14.0 mm

Weight (with battery): 105 g

Volume: 84.7 cc

Memory:

Up to 10 MB free user memory (incl. pre-installed content)

Support for up to 32 GB with a microSD memory card (hotswappable)

Battery Performance:

Talk time (maximum):

• GSM up to 7 h

Standby time (maximum):

• GSM up to 37 days (single SIM)
• GSM up to 23 days (dual SIM)

Music playback time (maximum): up to 52 h

More specs at http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/devices/nokia-asha-200/specifications.

The Nokia Asha 200 is available in Nokia Stores nationwide with a suggested retail price of P3,500.  It is available in 8 colors – graphite, pink, aqua, green, blue, orange, light pink and pearl white.

Below is the video of the Nokia Asha 200:

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But imagine an Apple iPhone 4S without the camera? Who would want to buy it?

Singapore mobile operator M1 on Friday launched a camera-less iPhone 4/4S which especially available for military personnel. The Singapore defense ministry ordered banning of image-capturing devices into army camps after the 2007 incident wherein a sensitive training activities were posted online.

Image credit http://dailyifix.com

The phones, primarily made for military personnel, are available to anyone. It costs Sg$49 ($38) more.

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Image via CrunchBase

The Research in Motion (RIM) said on Thursday that they are going to release 5 Blackberry handsets on January 13.  These handsets will be powered by the Blackberry 7  Operating System which features improved browsing, voice-activated searches and the ability to manage personal content separately from corporate content.

The five new BlackBerry phones are:

• BlackBerry Bold 9790
• All-Touch BlackBerry Curve 9380
• BlackBerry Torch 9810
• All-Touch BlackBerry Torch 9860
• BlackBerry Bold 9900

Source: ABS-CBN News

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Smart  bundles  ZTE V9 Tablet with  Smart Bro to give its subscribers a practical way to access the internet while on the go.  The ZTE V9 is has 7-inch capacitive multi-touch screen and is running on Android OS.  It sports a 3.0 Megapixel camera and multimedia player.  Users will be able to browse the internet through WiFi and 3G connectivity.

The ZTE V9 Tablet is available in prepaid for P12,795.  It is also available in postpaid with Smart Plan 999. With this bundle, there is a monthly service fee (MSF) of Php 999 + Php 200 per month for the device.  The bundled plan allows unlimited internet access via Smart 3G connectivity up to 2 Mbps.  Lock in period is 24 months.  Application requirements include Subscriber application form, Proof of identification, Proof of address, and Proof of income.

Go to any Smart Wireless Center or visit online to apply.

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Prepaid Plans and Prices:

• P33,200 for 16GB
• P38,200 for 32GB
• P43,200 for 64GB

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Go to the Smart iPhone 4S Launch Holiday Camp Out to be the first subscribers to own the iPhone 4S at the Powerplant Mall Rockwell.

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