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

Read more about the BlackBerry Empathy.

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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.

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

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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

Postpaid Plans and Pricing Details:

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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It received positive reviews from tech sites. CNET finds that the screen quality is exceptional for a $199-priced tablet. The vast collection of digital music, video, magazine, and book services in one easy-to-use package from Amazon adds to its impressive features.

Specs:

• 7-inch IPS multi-touch display @ 1024×600 pixel
• 1.0GHz TI OMAP4 dual-core
• 512MB RAM
• 8GB internal storage
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
• micro-USB 2.0 port
• 3.5mm audio jack
• Amazon App Store
• Android 2.3.5
• up to 8 hours battery life

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Gmate is a handy companion device which allows  users to insert any SIM card.  This will allow users to make voice calls, send SMS, and provide internet access to most Apple iOS and Android devices via bluetooth.

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The prices of the Apple iPhone 4S in Greenhills are as follow:
Apple iPhone 4S 16GB – 45,000 pesos
Apple iPhone 4S 32GB – 51,000 pesos
Apple iPhone 4S 64GB – 57,000 pesos

As to the release dates of the new iPhone by Globe, we are yet to receive their official announcements. The iPhone has been available for pre-order in Singapore and Sir Abe of Yugatech.com has predicted the iPhone units to sell at these prices based on currency conversion:

iPhone 4S 16GB – Php39,800
iPhone 4S 32GB – Php45,300
iPhone 4S 64GB – Php50,700

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The iPad 2 is a thinner, lighter and faster than the previous version. It is available with WiFi alone or WiFi plus 3G promising a 10-hour battery life. The iPad Smart Cover also made it up a notch than the previous one. The iPad 2 is available in black and white.

Here are the prices as listed on the Apple Store – Philippines:
1. iPad with Wi-Fi 16GB for ? 23,990.00
2. iPad with Wi-Fi 32GB for ? 28,990.00
3. iPad with Wi-Fi 64GB for ? 33,990.00
4. iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G 16GB for ? 30,990.00
5. iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G 32GB for ? 35,990.00
6. iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G 64GB for ? 40,990.00

You can pre-order the iPad 2 with estimated delivery of 1-2 weeks.

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