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Finally, SKK Lynx S LTE Is Now Out, Loads With Marshmallow OS! First teased last year, SKK has revived the Lynx S LTE with some changes in its specifications. Lynx S LTE Coming from a 1.5 GHz 64 bit quad core chip and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, the SKK Lynx S LTE will now load with 1.3 GHz 64 bit quad core processor and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. It'll still carry the same 5 inch HD IPS screen with 2.5D curved glass, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB of expandable to 128 GB ROM, and FM Radio. What we don't know now is if it will still have the same stylish metal build, battery capacity at 2,100 mAh, 13 MP main camera, 5 MP selfie camera, OTG connectivity, dual SIM slot, and 3,999 Pesos price tag. If they can price this one lower, it'll be better too.  We'll update this post soon, stay tuned! Finally, SKK Lynx S LTE Is Now Out, Loads With Marshmallow OS! Finally, SKK Lynx S LTE Is Now Out, Loads With Marshmallow OS!

Acer Predator 8 Gaming Tablet Got A HUGE Price Cut, Down To 6999 Pesos! Crazy deal alert! Even up to this date, the Acer Predator 8 remains to be one of the better gaming tablet in the world. Acer Predator 8 in front It's equipped with an edgy "pure gamer" design, still capable  1.6 GHz Intel Atom x7-Z8700 quad core processor, Intel HD Graphics Gen 8, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, and 4 speakers in front which gives a total good gaming experience. Acer Predator 8 Specs Display: 8 Inch FHD IPS LCD 1920 x 1200 resolution at 320 ppi CPU: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom x7-Z8700 quad core processor GPU: Intel HD Graphics Gen 8 RAM: 2 GB ROM: 32 GB expandable via micro SD card slot up to 128 GB Back Camera: 5 MP Selfie Camera: 2 MP Battery: 4,420 mAh OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, GLONASS Dimensions: 217.9 x 127 x 8.6 mm Price: 17,990 Pesos (12,990 Pesos Sale Price) When we say HUGE, the price cut is really big

Google pushes Android Wear 2.0 back to 2017; releases Developer Preview 3, Gadget Blaze: Google pushes Android Wear 2.0 back to 2017; releases Developer Preview 3, Menu Google pushes Android Wear 2.0 back to 2017; releases Developer Preview 3, Google announced Android Wear 2.0 earlier in May at its I/O even, and has since been in tests in the form of developer preview and many have been waiting for its stable release. However, don't expect to see a stable public release of Android Wear 2.0 for your smartwatch this year, as Google has announced it won't release the update until early 2017. The reason for the delay is not known. Apart from the delay announcement, Google released Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview 3. The latest developer preview brings Play Store for Android Wear and the store can now be directly accessed from the smartwatch. With Play Store for Android Wear, users can browse

Google Maps get hands free 'Ok Google' commands Gadget Blaze: Google Maps get hands free 'Ok Google' commands Menu Google Maps get hands free 'Ok Google' commands Google has added voice command support to its Maps. With the latest addition, now you can directions for your destination hands-free without the need of tapping your phone's screen by simply saying 'Ok Google" followed by voice commands. When you say 'Ok Google' the microphone will activate and you will see a circle with bouncing dots which means you voice command is being heard. To cancel ongoing command you can tap the circle. In order to enable Ok Google voice command you'll have to go to Map app settings then tap on Ok Google detection and enable the while driving options. In addition to tried-and-true voice commands like "What's my next turn?" and "What's my ETA

iBall Andi Wink 4G with 4G VoLTE, selfie flash launched at Rs. 5,999 iBall Andi Wink 4G with 4G VoLTE, selfie flash launched at Rs. 5,999 iBall has launched a new 4G VoLTE enabled affordable smartphone dubbed Andi Wink 4G. Running on Android Marshmallow, the Andi Wink 4G features 5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) display and is powered by 1GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, with microSD card support. It has 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 2-megapixel front facing camera with LED flash as well, for capturing better selfies in low light environments. Apart from 4G VoLTE, the phone supports dual-SIM, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack and FM Radio. It is backed by 2300mAh battery,  that's rated to deliver up to a day of battery life The iBall Andi Wink 4G is priced at Rs. 5,999 and is available from leading retail stores across the country in Gold and Rose Gold colors. iBall Andi Wink 4G with 4G VoLTE, se

Redmi 3S Plus will reportedly be Xiaomi's first offline retail-only phone for India Gadget Blaze: Redmi 3S Plus will reportedly be Xiaomi's first offline retail-only phone for India Menu Redmi 3S Plus will reportedly be Xiaomi's first offline retail-only phone for India In a bid to attract offline customers, Xiaomi is reportedly getting ready to unveil a new Redmi 3S variant dubbed Redmi 3S Plus, as its first offline retail-only smartphone in India. The Redmi 3S Plus will be identical to the Redmi 3S prime in terms of design and specs, but will have 2GB RAM instead of 3GB. The handset is expected to carry an MRP of Rs. 9,499, and a best buy price of Rs. 8,799. For reference, the Redmi 3S is available online priced at Rs. 8,999. According to the report, retailers across the country have already started receiving Redmi 3S Plus units and will go on sale starting tomorrow October 1. Simila

Xiaomi India offers festive season discounts on smartphones, accessories Xiaomi India offers festive season discounts on smartphones, accessories Xiaomi has announced its festive sale in India in partnership with several e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Paytm and Tat Cliq. The sale brings attractive discounts to all Mi smartphone and accessories and will be held from October 1. Offers on the Xiaomi smartphones and accessories – Mi 5 – Rs. 19,999 (Rs. 3,000 off) Mi Max – Rs. 13,999 (Rs. 1,000 off) Redmi 3S Prime – Rs. 8,499 (Rs. 500 off) Redmi 3S – Rs. 6,499 (Rs. 500 off) Redmi Note 3 (3GB + 32GB) – Rs. 10,999 (Rs. 1,000 off) Redmi Note 3 (2GB + 16GB) – Rs. 9,499 (Rs. 500 off) Mi 4 16 GB – Rs. 9,999 (Rs. 1,000 off) 10,000mAh Mi Power Bank – Rs. 899 (Rs. 400 off) 20,000mAh Mi Power Bank – Rs. 1,899 (Rs. 300 off) Xiaomi has not announced any offer on Mi Band 2, so it will be available on original price at Rs. 1,999. Avail

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) with 3GB RAM, 16MP camera goes official Gadget Blaze: Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) with 3GB RAM, 16MP camera goes official Menu Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) with 3GB RAM, 16MP camera goes official Samsung has introduced the 2016 edition of Galaxy A8 in its home market South Korea. The handset sports a metal unibody design that measures 7.2mm around the waist and weighs just 182g. It runs Android Marshmallow, supports Samsung Pay out of the box, has fingerprint sensor embedded into the home button. It brings a few upgrades over its predecessor and uses in-house Exynos chipset instead of Qualcomm. The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) comes with 5.7-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels Always-on Super AMOLED display and gets in-house octa-core Exynos 7420 processor w/ Mali T760 GPU, 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. It has 16MP rear camera with LED flash

The Coolpad Note 5 at Rs. 10,999 is the most affordable smartphone with 4GB RAM in India Gadget Blaze: The Coolpad Note 5 at Rs. 10,999 is the most affordable smartphone with 4GB RAM in India Menu The Coolpad Note 5 at Rs. 10,999 is the most affordable smartphone with 4GB RAM in India China's Coolpad has launched a new smartphone in India dubbed Note 5. It is the successor to Note 3 lineup and sports a full metal unibody design, fingerprint scanner at the back, and runs Android Marshmallow with Cool UI 8.0 on top. The fingerprint scanner can also be configured to make, receive and record calls, open apps and take snaps. The Coolpad Note 5 features 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) scratch resistant display, and octa-core Snapdragon 617 processor paired with Adreno 405 GPU and 4GB RAM. It has 32GB on-board storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. For photography, it gets 13MP rear c

Gionee S6 Pro with 5.5-inch display, 4G RAM launched in India for Rs. 23,999 Gadget Blaze: Gionee S6 Pro with 5.5-inch display, 4G RAM launched in India for Rs. 23,999 Menu Gionee S6 Pro with 5.5-inch display, 4G RAM launched in India for Rs. 23,999 Gionee has launched S6 Pro, its latest S series metal-clad smartphone in India running Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Amigo 3.2 UI on top. The handset is priced at Rs. 23,999 (MOP) and will be available across the country from October 1 in Gold and Rose Gold colors. As an introductory offer, the S6 Pro comes with free three-month subscription to Saavn. The S6 Pro is an upgraded version of S6, and gets a fingerprint scanner embedded into the home button, and is powered by MediaTek chipset instead of Qualcomm. The rest of the specs are similar to its predecessor. The Gionee S6 Pro has 5.5-inch Full HD (1080p) IPS 2.5D curved glass display, octa-core MediaT

Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus pre-orders begin on Flipkart and Amazon India Gadget Blaze: Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus pre-orders begin on Flipkart and Amazon India Menu Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus pre-orders begin on Flipkart and Amazon India Flipkart which now an authorized online seller for Apple products in India has started accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. As part of pre-launch offer, Flipkart is offering Rs. 10,000 cashback for Citibank credit card holders, and exchange offer, where you can exchange your old smartphone and get up to Rs. 24,500 and Rs. 37,500 off, respectively on the new iPhones. For a quick price recap, the iPhone 7 32GB, 128GB and 256GB storage variants are priced at Rs. 60,000, Rs. 70,000 and Rs. 80,000 respectively, while the iPhone 7 Plus 32GB, 128GB, 256GB storage versions are priced Rs. 72,000, Rs. 82,000 and Rs. 92,000 respectively. It comes

SKK Hyper X Review – iPhone Looks On A Tight Budget! They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery. Apple has been a leader in aesthetic design and there have been a long list of companies that tried to draw inspiration from Apple. With the new Hyper X Blade, SKK just solidified themselves in that long list but with a sub-4K price point. Is it as good as it looks? Let's find out! The inspirations are obvious! Display Quality Look at those deep shades of orange! The HyperX Blade (HXB) has a 10 point 5 inch in cell HD display with an 1280 x 720 resolution at 320 ppi which is okay at this price point. The brightness and the viewing angles are very good while the readability is low when under bright sunlight. There's 10 points of touch for better typing accuracy and swiping control! The colors are vibrant and accurate but the 2.5D glass at certain angles gains glare that shine through every now and then. An anti-

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 With Green Battery Icon Is Marked As Safe, Now In The Philippines! Last night we announced that the new and safe Samsung Galaxy Note 7 just arrived here i the Philippines. It will be distributed to every customer who participated in their replacement program starting October 1. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 green battery icon Earlier, we met with Samsung Philippines and got an explanation on everything that happened in this whole exploding and flaming Note 7 issue. The Korean giant stated that it is due to a slight misalignment of positive and negative cathode. As a result, the insulation becomes insufficient when it reaches a certain temperature. Fortunately, Samsung was able to act on this immediately where they fixed the problem immediately. Customer safety is a top priority What Samsung did to address the problem is replace the 2.5 million devices they sold globally with no questions asked. On top of that, the company also sent a forced OTA u

HTC launches Desire 10 LifeStyle in India for Rs. 15,990 HTC launches Desire 10 LifeStyle in India for Rs. 15,990 HTC has launched its latest Desire series smartphone, the Desire 10 Lifestyle in India for Rs. 15,990. The handset is now available for purchase from Amazon India and HTC e-store. The Desire 10 Lifestyle was introduced alongside the Desire 10 Pro a couple of days ago, which the company is yet to launch in the country. The Desire 10 LifeStyle is a mid-range offering and sports a premium design with metallic outlines and matte finish body. The specs include 5.5-inch 720p Super LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, microSD card slot, 13MP rear camera w/ LED flash, 5MP front facing camera, 4G LTE, dual-SIM slots and 2700mAh battery. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense UI on top and boasts of 4-bit Hi-Res audio and HTC BoomSound HiFi Edition speakers with Dolby Audio and built-in DAC.

Honor 6X specs revealed by China's TENAA Gadget Blaze: Honor 6X specs revealed by China's TENAA Menu Honor 6X specs revealed by China's TENAA Earlier this month, Huawei's sub-brand Honor's upcoming smartphone carrying model number BLN-ALN10 reportedly called Honor 6X with dual rear cameras was spotted on China's TENAA. At that time only the photos of the handset was posted, without revealing the specs. But now, the specs have been listed on the certification website. According to TENAA, the Honor 6X will have 5.5-inch 1080p display, Kirin 650 SoC, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage and 3340mAh battery. The dual camera setup will use a combination of 12-megapixel for primary, and 2-megapixel for depth of field. The front camera will be an 8-megapixel unit. The handset will also have a fingerprint scanner at the back. Other features 4G LTE, dual-SIM slots and Android Marshmallow with EMUI

Sony Xperia XZ launched in India for Rs. 51,990, sales begin October 10 Gadget Blaze: Sony Xperia XZ launched in India for Rs. 51,990, sales begin October 10 Menu Sony Xperia XZ launched in India for Rs. 51,990, sales begin October 10 Sony Mobile has launched the Xperia XZ in India for a MRP of Rs. 51,990 and best buy price of Rs 49,990. It will be available to pre-order via all Sony Center, select retail outlets and online exclusively on Amazon India from October 1, and will go on sale on October 10. The handset will come bundled with the UCH12 quick charger, a three-month subscription of Sony LIV worth Rs 349, and Modern Combat 5 Gameloft credits worth Rs 780. As part of the pre-order offer, Sony is offering the SmartBand Talk SWR30 worth Rs 8,990 free with the Xperia XZ. The Sony Xperia XZ was initially unveiled at IFA 2016 alongside the Xperia X Compact. The Xperia XZ boasts of some serious ca

TCL 580 mid-range 5-inch smartphone with 3GB RAM announced Gadget Blaze: TCL 580 mid-range 5-inch smartphone with 3GB RAM announced Menu TCL 580 mid-range 5-inch smartphone with 3GB RAM announced In addition to TCL 950, TCL also announced a mid-range smartphone called TCL 580. It runs Android Marshmallow and has a fingerprint scanner embedded into the home button. The TCL 580 has 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) AMOLED 2.5D curved glass display, octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor w/ Mali T860 GPU, 3GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage, which can be increased via microSD card. It sports 13-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, f/2.0 aperture and PDAF. Front facing camera is 5-megapixel. For connectivity, there's hybrid dual SIM slots, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS. It is backed by 2460mAh battery. The TCL 580 is priced at CNY 1399 ($209 | Rs. 14,000) and will go on sale

TCL 950 with Snapdragon 820 SoC, 21MP camera announced Gadget Blaze: TCL 950 with Snapdragon 820 SoC, 21MP camera announced Menu TCL 950 with Snapdragon 820 SoC, 21MP camera announced China based TCL, Alcatel's parent company has announced a new smartphone called TCL 950. The handset is a flagship device with high-end specs, and is expected to be re-branded as BlackBerry DTEK60 for international market. The TCL 950 features 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED 2.5D curved glass display and is powered by Snapdragon 820 processor processor backed by Adreno 530 GPU and 4GB RAM. On-board storage is 64GB, which can be expanded via microSD card. It gets 21MP Sony IMX230 rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, PDAF and 4K video recording. On the front there's 8MP 84-degree wide-angle camera for selfies. Connectivity duties are handled by hybrid dual-SIM slots, 4G LTE w/ VoLT

Samsung Galaxy J2 DTV Review – Clear Digital TV On The Go! Watching TV is one of the major past time and way of relaxation for most Filipinos. However, not everyone can watch their favorite shows while on the road, free time at work, and anywhere else. Samsung Galaxy J2 DTV review Samsung knows this problem well and as a matter of fact, they already have a solution for it. The Korean smartphone giant has created the Galaxy J2 DTV specifically for the Philippines, their "first handset with full seg DTV" capability. What made the handset interesting is it is paired with a 4.7 inch Super AMOLED screen for a nicer viewing experience paired with acceptable specs and LTE connectivity for a modern smartphone feel. Will this be right DTV phone for you? Find out in this review! Samsung Galaxy J2 DTV Specs Display: 4.7 Inch qHD Super AMOLED 960 x 540 resolution at 234 ppi CPU: 1.3 GHz 64 Exynos 3475 quad core processor GPU: Mali T720 RAM: 1