LG G4 Beat Specs, Price, Philippines

Spotted the new LG G4 Beat!

This midrange smartphones takes cues from the original LG G4 but it wont come in leather but it still looks nice with polycarbonate case in Gold, White or Titan.

The LG G4 Beat comes in a 5.2 inch Full HD IPS Display powered with Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core Processor supported with 1.5GB RAM and 8GB Internal Storage. It does have microSD Card slot for storage expansion.

As for optics, it is equipped with 8MP primary rear camera and like the G4 it packs LG's Color Spectrum Sensor and Laser Auto Focus as well as Manual Camera Settings for full creative control on your shots. You also get a 5MP front facing camera for your selfies and video-chat needs.

WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC is available for connectivity. Cellular data is handled by LTE / HSPA+ /3G.

Spotted with Abenson via their website for 12,990 Pesos!

LG G4 Beat

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LG G4 Beat Specs
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
5.2 inch Full HD IPS Display
Octa-Core 64bit Snapdragon 615 Processor
Adreno 405 GPU
1.5GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
8MP Rear Camera
Color Spectrum Sensor
Laser Auto Focus
with LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G
Single Sim
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS, AGPS, GLONASS
2300mAh Battery

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 and Watch comes to Globe!

Alcatel Reversible Idol 3 finally arrives.

The Idol 3 comes in a premium design with its brushed hairline metallic finish accentuated with chrome. It is tall yet slender at 7.44mm weighing only 140.7g.

Upfront is its 5.5 inch Full HD IPS Display at 400ppi and makes use of Asahi Dragontrail Glass protection. It's slimprofile can also be attribute to One Glass Solution (OGS). Visual Enhancement in brightness and saturation producing a very crisp, detailed and vibrant screen even in direct sunlight with TECHNICOLOR color enhance technology.

It is fully reversible phone with its interface rotates accordingly. With dual front speakers and mic you get to hear and talk even when you hold it upside down. Talking about its speakers, Alcatel partners with JBL and so bringing you a very better audio. You also get a JBL Headset for a personal sound experience.

As for its internal hardware, it makes use of Snapdragon 615 64bit Octa-Core Processor backed by Adreno 405 GPU supported by 16GB internal storage and 2GB RAM. You can expand storage even more for up to 128GB via MicroSD Card. Alcatel Idol 3 runs stock Android Lollipop with slight OneTouch skins and features. You get gesture controls as well as tap to wake feature.

Comes with a 13MP Primary Rear Camera with Sony IMX 214 Sensor supported by LED Flash. On the front is its 8MP camera with wide angle lens. There are various modes available from HDR, Beautification, Picture on Picture (PIP) and also Manual Mode for which gives you creative control able to adjust ISO, Shutter Speed and Manual Focus.

Full range of connectivity features with WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC. Idol 3 supports LTE (LTE FDD:B2/4/5/7/12/17 bands) for ultra fast internet connection. I believe USB-OTG is also available so you have access to your USB peripherals.

Battery is quoted to have 13 hours of Talk Time and 600hours of standby time with its 2910mAh. Charges for 2.5hours with its propriety charger.

The Idol 3 is paired with Alcatel wearable Watch.

Featuring a 1.22“ 240 x 204 pixels resolution 262k Color IPS display encased in chrome at 10.5mm thin and weighs at 55 grams. It is compatible with Android and Apple devices with connection via NFC and Bluetooth.

Watch gives you instant notification of your important updates from your call, text, emails and socials. It also serves as remote for your music as well as trigger for your camera. Equipped with sensors - accelerometer, pedometer, heart rate sensor, altimeter, track your daily activities and ealth indicators. With IP67, water and dust wont be a problem keeping your device resistant to the elements.

No Cables, No Mounts, Just Charge away as Alcatel cleverly manage to tuck in the usb on the strap.

Get the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 and Watch Free at Globe's Lifestyle Plan 1499!

Available at selected Globe Stores:
Available now at the following Globe stores:
AYALA CENTER CEBU
CDO LIMKETKAI
SM ILOILO
SM CEBU
COTABATO
GREENBELT
LAOAG
SM BAGUIO
SM STA. ROSA
SM NORTH EDSA
ROBINSONS GALLERIA
SHANGRI-LA
MARKET MARKET
TRINOMA
SM TAYTAY
SM MARIKINA
SM NOVALICHES

Alcatel Idol 3 Specs:
Android 5.02 Lollipop
5.5 inch Full HD IPS Display
Octa-Core 64bit  Snapdragon 615 Processor
Adreno 405 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 128GB
13MP Primary Rear Camera
Sony IMX214 Sensor
with LED Flash
8MP Front Camera
Dual SIM / DUAL Standby
LTE (FDD:B2/4/5/7/12/17) / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Dual-band
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS
NFC
2910mAh Battery

WATCH
Design

Watch Face
Thickness: 10.5 mm
Diameter: 41.8 mm

Length of wristband (2 versions available):
1. 109.2 mm + 66.74 mm
2. 119.2 mm + 75.74 mm

Weight: 60g

Colors available:
Black / Dark Red or  White/ Light Gray

Display
1.22“ IPS 240 x 204 pixels
TFT 262k color display
Oleophobic coating

Features
Bluetooth 4.0
NFC tag
Vibration motor
Embedded USB port for charging
IP67 (water and dust resistant)

Sensors
Accelerometer
Gyro
Altimeter
Heart rate sensor
E-compass

Battery 210mAh

Compatibility
Android™ version 4.3, Jelly Bean or higher and iOS 7 or higher
Bluetooth 4.0 or higher

Acer Liquid Z330 Budget Android Lollipop LTE Smartphone Specs Price Philippines

Acer New Budget Android Lollipop with LTE is Now Available!

Acer Liquid Z330 designed in brushed metal in white or black with sexy curves and rounded corners. It certainly don't look like an entry-level smartphone. Sports a 4.5 inch FWVGA IPS Display with Acer Zero-Gap Technology.

Under the hood is a new Snapdragon 210 Quad-Core Processor with Adreno 304 GPU complimented by 1GB RAM and 8GB Internal Storage. You could expand storage through MicroSD Card slot.

You will be delighted with its optics as it sports a 5MP camera on front and back. You will be able to take decent shots as well as videos and your selfies will also be at higher resolution. A LED Flash supports the rear camera.

As for connectivity, Acer Liquid Z330 has LTE for internet connection on the go. This is a Dual SIM Dual Standby Dual LTE handset and has the regular sets like WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.

Battery is at 2000mAh for which with its modest specs it will last a day or two.

Overall, for under 4,000 Pesos you get a affordable selfie-centric LTE Android Lollipop Smartphone. Kudos to Acer for this! This will surely sell like hotcakes.

Spotted via Ensogo for 3999 Pesos.*
*Delivery By Local Courier - Estimated Delivery Between 05 Oct - 08 Oct
*Redeem At Ensogo Redemption Centre Between 05 Oct - 19 Oct

Acer Liquid Z330

Acer Liquid Z330 Specs
Android 5.1 Lollipop
4.5 inch FWVGA IPS Display
Acer Zero-Air Gap
Quad-Core Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 Processor
Adreno 304 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
5MP Rear Camera
with LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
LTE Cat 4 / HSPA+ / 3G
Dual SIM Dual Standby
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0 EDR LE
GPS
2000mAh Battery
136 x 66.5 x 9.6 mm
3,999 Pesos

Acer Liquid Z630 Specs Price Philippines

Acer outs its budget SelFie-centric LTE smartphones with its Liquid z630!

Acer Liquid 630 comes in brush metal finish in silver and black. It sports a 5.5 inch HD IPS Display with Acer Zero-Gap Technology powered by 64bit Mediatek MT6735 Quad-Core Processor complimented with 2GB RAM and 16GB Internal Storage. It has a microsd card slot if ever you need more storage. It very handy with its smooth edges and is very portable for its phablet size and battery back up.

It runs Android Lollipop touched up by Acer with value added applications for mobile management, productivity and cloud service. Gesture Control with Quick Touch for unlock your phone or summoning up camera and music. Float apps enables you to takes notes, calculate while apps runs in the background.

SEE ALSO: Acer Liquid Z630s Specs Price Philippines

For its optics, Acer Liquid Z630 is equipped with 8MP rear f/2 aperture with Led Flash and 8MP with f/2.4 aperture Front. Whichever side, you will certainly be able to capture high resolution pictures and videos eve in low light. You also be able to have room for more people or get more scenic background with its wide angle lens for front camera. For better video recording, Acer added Noise Reduction and Video Stabilization. Though I noticed back camera to be yellowish as compared to similar camera setup with Liquid Z530. It can be corrected with White Balance. Camera Modes gives you other creative options like Picure with Sound, Panorama, HDR and adjust other controls like ISO and exposure.

Selfie Test -Hi!

Focus test - Left Focus on the phone while Right Focuses on background 

Take connectivity to the next level as it supports USB-OTG which enables you to connect your usb flash drives as well as other usb peripherals. It is Dual Sim Dual Standby handset and supports fast LTE cellular data. The regular WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS is also available.



A 4000mAh battery is main source of power of the device and with OTG you can charge other devices.

Priced for 6,990 Pesos SRP! Seems Acer is competing with other key players in the Market. Truthfully enough at this price range you get a 5.5 incher, 64bit processor, LTE and selfie-centric smartphones but Acer Liquid Z630 main selling point is its huge battery that will sure attract consumers concentrated on battery life.

Spotted with cmkcellphones.com and gigahertz.com.ph

Now Available with Lazada Philippines. Look Here:

Acer Liquid Z630 Specs
Android 5.1 Lollipop
5.5 inch HD 720p IPS Display
Acer Zero-Air Gap technology
1.3GHz Quad-Core Mediatek MT6735 Processor - Liquid Z630
Mali-T720 MP2 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
8MP Rear Camera
with LED Flash
8MP Front Camera
LTE Cat 4 / HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0 LE
GPS
Supports USB-OTG
4000mAH Battery
156.3 x 77.5 8.9 mm

Power Mac Center Presents Sync Sessions 2015 Hale, Up Dharma Down, Mayonnaise and Sponge Cola.

Sync Session 2015 Music Festival is back by Power Mac Center, an audio-digital crossover experience that bring together the country’s iconic bands synchronize good music and cutting-edge technology using Apple devices.

“After a successful inaugural lineup last year, Sync Sessions went so well that we felt it timely to bring it back this year,” said Power Mac Center’s Marketing Director, Joey Alvarez.  “With this groundbreaking festival, we hope to bring a whole new perspective in making and enjoying music as we encourage established and aspiring bands to use their Apple devices to create music.”

Hale at Sync Session 2015 Trinoma. Champ Lui Pio

Kicked off last September 19 at TriNoma, with leading alternative rock band, Hale. Will be followed on October 3 at Power Plant Mall in Makati by techno rock performance of Up Dharma Down; October 10 at SM Mall of Asia - five-piece pop rock band Mayonnaise and finishing off with chart-topper Sponge Cola on October 17 at SM Megamall.

Sync Sessions started in 2014, showcasing the power of Apple products in creating revolutionary live band performances.  Among the acts who took part were Sandwich, Pedicab, Kate Torralba, Taken By Cars, Techy Romantics, The Zombettes, Pedicab, Gracenote, Ciudad, Itchyworms including Franco and Urbandub live performances at the Power Mac Center’s Light Year event.

“Sync Sessions aims to transform the way we perceive, create and transmit music to the rest of the world,” Alvarez added. “We’re also pleased that some of those who attended are starting to create their own musical pieces, encouraging them to experiment with their iPhones and iPads. Power Mac Center is glad to be part of this musical revolution.”

Get the chance to watch these bands take center stage and showcase their one-of-a-kind live performances at Power Mac Center’s Sync Sessions. For more information, like/follow Power Mac Center on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Sony Xperia M5 Dual Specs Price Philippines

Water-Proof  Camera-Centric Sony Xperia M5 Smartphone is coming soon to the Philippines!

Still embodies the Sony Omnibalance design, thin at 7.6mm, weighs 143 grams with stainless steel corners and frame slightly above the glass for protection when drop and from bumps. It packs a 5 inch Full HD 1080p IPS Display with Scratch-Resistant glass and enhanced sharpness and contrast with BRAVIA Engine 2 for immersive visuals bringing you a incredible viewing entertainment experience.

As for its internals, it possess Mediatek new 64bit Helio X10 MT6795 Octa-Core Processor clocked at 2GHz with PowerVR G6200 GPU, optimized for performance without sacrificing battery life. Memory is at 3GB RAM and Internal Storage of 16GB that can be expanded up to 200GB. You have power and abundant resources to smoothly run Android 5.0 Lollipop.

The Sony Xperia M5 has been given the highest IP rating IP65/68 which translate to resistance to dust (IP65) and water (IP68 – both for splashes and submersion up to 1.5m) made possible with innovation in waterproof design by Sony.

It packs great optics as it packs Exmor RS camera sensor on both front and back. The primary rear camera is at 21MP with LED Flash that comes with Hybrid Auto Focus and supports 4K video recording. A 13MP front-facing camera is highly capable of giving you the best detailed selfies even in low light conditions. You o get various modes like Creative effects, Tim Shift Videos, Face In, and a lot more.

Lasting battery life is also assure with up to 12 hours call time, 8 hours video playback and 63hrs of music with its 2600mAh battery. Go even further and extend battery life with its Battery STAMINA Mode.

As for connectivity, it has the complete set - WIFI, Bluetooth, GPS (aGPS, GLONASS), NFC. It is a Dual Sim Dual Standby handset with Data connection of 4G LTE / HSPA+ / 3G.

Priced for 21,690 spotted via cmkcellphones.com

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Now Available With Lazada Philippines

Sony Xperia M5 Specs
Android 5.0 Lollipop
5 inch Full HD 1080p IPS Display
Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
2GHz 64bit Octa-Core Processor
Mediatek Helio X10 MT6795
3GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 200GB
21MP Primary Rear Camera
Hybrid Auto Focus

Sony Exmor RS™

LED Flash
4K Video Recording
13MP AF Primary Front Camera
Sony Exmor RS™
Full HD video recording (1080p)
Dual SIM Dual Standby
LTE Cat 4 / HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS
NFC
MicroUSB charging / data port
2600mAh Battery

Alcatel OneTouch Flash 2 Now Available Official Specs Price

Sale Alert!

Flash 2 is on sale for only 4,990 Pesos! Flash sale begin tomorrow April 26 at 12NN. Look Here:

Flash 2 Sale!

Alcatel officially launch its new OneTouch Flash 2 Smartphone!

Alcatel focused on design with "Perfect in Hand"in mind with contoured sides and curved back for great grip and ergonomics. Comes in "mark-free" special coat making it spot-less and dirt-free. The Power of Green is seen as accent to the device with the green circular home capacitive key and Green ring at the rear camera.

It features a fabulous 5 inch 720p HD IPS Display with 178* viewing angle and 294ppi density. Miravision Technology enhances your visuals and gives you viewing options to let you set conditions fit for gaming or entertainment.

Under the hood, it is powered by 64bit 1.3 Octa-Core A53-Cortex Mediatek MT6753 Processor and comes with Mali-T720MP3 graphics supported by 2GB LPDDR3 SDRAM. You have more power, memory and efficiency as well as abundant storage with 16GB flash storage that can be expanded via microSD card slot up to 128GB.

Flash 2 is also focused on photography with gSight and Profie Camera. gSight as they put it is its main rear camera at 13MP utilizing Samsung ISOCELL S5K3M2 sensor with an aperture f2.0, Phase Detection AutoFocus and 80* wide angle lens complimented with Dual Real Tone Flash. As for its front Profie camera, it is at 5MP AutoFocus with a 1/4" larger sensor and aperture of f2.2 that makes it great in low light and other lighting condition and if you need more light it has a front-facing led flash. Your selfies won't be dark anymore that's for sure. Taking it to the next level, Alcatel adds various modes like superfine, live photo, time lapse, face beauty and among other for greater creative control. Oh forgot, it has a dedicated camera button.

As for connectivity, it is Dual Sim Dual Standby Handset with both sim cards supports LTE. One cellular data at the time but you can easily switch to the other network if your data is unreliable. Other standard connectivity features like WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS (aGPS, GLONASS) is also available.

Packs a 3000mAh Lithium-ion battery quoted up to 600hours 2G Standby time, 10H Call Time, 30 hours of Music Playback and 5 Hours Video Playback. It features smart power saving mode to further extend and optimize battery life.



IMPRESSION AND QUICK REVIEW

So lets unbox!

You get Unit, Headset, Charger, Data Cable, Quick Start Guide, Screen Guard and PLeather Rear Cover.

It has a great aesthetics with clear cut glass on the front featuring a circular green home button together with capacitive keys accentuated with silver at top and bottom bezel that runs on the sides housing the volume rocker, power/lock and dedicated camera shutter. The back case is made with a sandstone-like matte coating that has a good feel, not slippery and does not attract smudges nor fingerprints. A green ring around the camera is another accent as Alcatel highlights the Mobile Photography capabilities of the device. It turns to Luxury, as it comes with a leather rear case with stitch lining and branding.

The Flash 2 runs smooth and fluid Android Lollipop Stock UI with less bloatwares. You also have gesture controls with Double Tape to wake and other smart gestures. Antutu benchmark reached nearing 37K score. I am pretty sure it will handle most of the apps you throw at it.

As for camera, here are samples:

So far the Phase Detection Auto Focus works fast and stays focus. Tried Focus test, Left Shot focuses on the Teddy while Right Shot focuses on the background.

No problem in taking photos in well lit or low light conditions. Level of saturation is on point and no signs of details washing out. Shots taken in low light is not grainy.

The Front Camera also take great selfies even in low light. Front LED Flash adds light support when need arises.

Another convenience Alcatel made it easy access to your sim cards and microSD card. You could insert and change at an instant without rebooting your device. You could also lock it to your desired signal such as "4G Only" suitable when playing online games or streaming so as you connection won't fluctuate going.

Overall, Alcatel did a great job covering nearly all aspect of the phone from design and ergonomics, internal hardware, optics and camera, and battery. Such a feature pack smartphone and also runs the latest a clean Android 5.1 Lollipop. Priced for 6,190 Pesos, the Alcatel OneTouch Flash 2 is very affordable that surely make very strong impact in the smartphone market.

Update! Flash 2 is said to get Android Marshmallow in March 2016! and will be offered with two new colors Rose Gold and Mica White in Mid January 2016... Oh and its said that there will be a Ceramic Green. To clarify the back covers will be bundled with your purchase of Alcatel Flash 2. Other Accessories will also come like Flipcase and among others.

Rose Gold or Mica White?

Oh Look Flash 2 Lens Kit! Comes with Leatherette case, 18mm Macro lens (5X), 40mm Fish Eye Lens (0.28X). and PU Pouch with hook.
It will be Available on April 15, 2016 for 1,490 Pesos! Look Here!

Flash 2 Lens Kit 

Price for 6,190 Pesos. Comes with Free Flip Case and Screen Guard
Look Here:

Alcatel Flash 2 Volcanic Grey

It is now Locally Available in selected Alcatel Dealers and Novotech Stores! Mica White is said to be available but I have not yet encountered it to be available in malls. Found Mica White Online via iTruemart!

Read Also: Alcatel Flash 2 Set To Be Release

Launched on September 22, 2015 global livefeed - http://live.alcatelflash.com/

Alcatel OneTouch Flash 2 Specs:
Android 5.1 Lollipop
5 inch HD 720p IPS Display
Asahi Dragontrail Glass Protection
MiraVision Image Technlogy
64bit 1.3GHz Octa-Core A53-Cortex
Mediatek MT6753 Processor
Mali-T720MP3 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 128GB
13MP Primary Rear Camera
Samsung ISOCELL S5K3M2 Sensor
Phase Detection Auto Focus
f2.0 aperture 80* degrees wide angle lens
Dual Tone LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
1/4" sensor size OmniVision OV5648
f2.2 aperture 84* degrees wide angle lens
LED Flash
Dual SIM / Dual Standby / Dual LTE
FDD LTE: B1/B3/B7 TDD LTE: B40
UMTS/HSPA+: 850/900/2100MHz
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS
Stereo FM Radio RDS
Supports USB-OTG
3000mAh Li-Poly Non-Removable  Battery
Dimensions: 7.0145.8 x 70.4 x 8.99 mm
Weighs: 143g