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The Cherry Mobile Candy and the Torque Droidz Glee, two of the most affordable dual SIM, dual standby Android smartphone here in the country and both of them have the same price of Php3,699. What’s the difference between the two?

Let’s look at their specs side-by-side:

Cherry Mobile Candy vs. Torque Droidz Glee
Cherry Mobile Candy	Torque Droidz Glee
MediaTek 416Mhz Processor	MediaTek 416Mhz Processor
Android Froyo 2.2	Android Froyo 2.2
2.8-inch Resistive Touch Screen QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)	2.8-inch Resistive Touch Screen QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)
128MB RAM	256MB RAM
256MB of internal storage	512MB of internal storage
MicroSD up to 16GB	MicroSD up to 32GB
1.3MP Camera w/ flash	1.3MP Camera w/ flash
WI-FI 802.11 b/g/n	WI-FI 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	Bluetooth
FM Radio	FM Radio
3.5mm Stereo headset jack	3.5mm Stereo headset jack
Dual Sim/Dual Standby	Dual Sim/Dual Standby
Dual Band GSM 900/1800	Quad Band  GSM 850/900/1800/1900
None	Mobile TV
Android Market	Android Market
Php3,699	Php3,699

If you can see Torque Droidz Glee edges Cherry Mobile Candy in terms of RAM, internal storage, MicroSD supported capacity, it's quad band capability and most importantly, support for mobile TV.

Now, which phone wins the fight? it's the Torque Droidz Glee!

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Mozilla just released the newest version of Firefox and is now available for download on PC and Mac. Firefox 10 new features include a Forward button that remains hidden until you actually need it, anti-aliasing for WebGL is now implemented, APIs that allow you to build a web application that runs full-screen, CSS3 3D-Transforms are now supported and better extensions management.

You can download Firefox 10 directly for PC and Mac at source links below.
Download Firefox 10.0 for PC
Download Firefox 10.0 for MAC

Source: Mozilla via The Verge

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LG's entry-level Android smartphone called the Optimus L3 (E400) quietly appeared for pre-order at a Swedish online retailer CDON. According to CDON, the Optimus L3 comes with a 3.2-inch QVGA (320x240) display, Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, 3 megapixel camera, HSDPA, EDGE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM radio and MicroSD card slot. But there is no information on the CPU or RAM of the device.

The device is priced for $190 off-contract and due to arrive on February 27.

Source: CDON via GSMArena

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This Chevy video ad entitled "Chevy Happy Grad" is made by 26-year-old Long Island resident Zack Borst, winner of Chevrolet "Route 66 Super Bowl Ad Contest." The Route 66 Contest has attracted 400 scripts and 198 films from filmmakers based in 32 countries. The entries also attracted more than 32 million total online views between December 22 and January 14, 2012.


Source: Chevrolet

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Torque most affordable Dual SIM, Dual Standby Android Smartphone with a mobile TV called DROIDZ Glee is now available nationwide at any Torque Concept Stores & Kiosks for Php3,699 only.

What’s the difference between the Cherry Mobile Candy vs. Torque Droidz Glee? View it here.

Torque DROIDZ Glee Specification:
• Dual SIM, Dual Standby
• Mobile TV
• Android 2.2 (FROYO)
• 2.8” QVGA Resistive Touchscreen
• MTK6516 416MHZ CPU
• Quadband GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHZ
• ROM: 512MB/ RAM: 256MB
• 1.3MP Camera w/ flash
• Video recorder
• JAVA/ EDGE/ GPRS/ SMS/ MMS
• WI-FI/ Bluetooth
• 3.5mm Stereo headset jack
• FM Radio/Multimedia player
• Torchlight
• MicroSD up to 32GB

Source: Torque (Facebook)

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Samsung just announced its latest affordable dual-core smartphone the Galaxy S Advance (GT-I9070). The Galaxy S Advance comes with a dual-core 1GHz processor, a curved 4-inch WVGA (800 x 480) Super AMOLED display, 756MB RAM, 8GB or 16GB of internal storage, Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, HSPA up to 14.4Mbps, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0, 1500mAh battery, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera and a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash and 720p video recording.

According to Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy S Advance will be available starting with Russia next month, then in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Southeast and Southwest Asia, Latin America and China. The price for this handset in the Philippines is rumored to be at Php22,900.

Source: Samsung Mobile Press

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Torque just announced another Touch & TV phone calledi38 Posh, it features a large 3.2-inch display and a dual SIM, dual standby capability. The Torque i38 Posh is now available nationwide at any Torque Concept Stores & Kiosks for Php2,499 only.

Torque i38 Posh Specification:
• Dual SIM, Dual Standby
• Full Touchscreen
• Mobile TV
• Dual ModeText Input: Virtual QWERTY & 4x3 Keypad
• Quadband GSM• Extra Large & Clear 3.2” 262K color QVGA Display
• 2MP compatible camera with Video Recorder
• JAVA/ WAP 2.0/ GPRS/ SMS/ MMS/ STK
• Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP/ USB
• Wireless FM
• Multimedia Player
• Motion Sensor
• Micro-SD up to 8GB

Source: Torque (Facebook)

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Lenovo just launched the IdeaPad Y470p, a 14-inch affordable gaming laptop that comes with Radeon HD 7690M instead of the existing IdeaPad Y470 Nvidia's GeForce GT 520M.

The IdeaPad Y470p also comes with a quad-core 2.2GHz Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM, 750GB HDD (optional 1TB HDD), JBL speakers, 14-inch (1,366 x 768) display, Blu-ray Disc drive, a two-megapixel webcam, HDMI, USB 3.0 and 6-cell battery with 4 hours of usage.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y470p is priced at $799 and will begin shipping on February 13.

Source: Lenovo

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Fireworks popping, lanterns glowing, red envelopes bursting with money - it's Chinese New Year! This holiday is China's biggest and longest festival, a time for feasting with family and friends, setting off fireworks, and having fun. The Angry Birds are celebrating the start of the Year of the Dragon, but the piggies are trying to scare them away from their eggs! Luckily the Angry Birds have some help -- the Mighty Eagle has transformed into the fearsome Mighty Dragon!


Source: YouTube

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During the Semifinal match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, one of the ball boys makes an amazing catch that made the crowd go crazy and that video now accumulated more than 6,830,000 views on YouTube alone.


Source: YouTube

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Here comes a set 46 Warcraft 3 Modded Themes (by K-4-iN) which can make your Warcraft 3 stylish by customizing the old background animation and buttons texture, it doesn't change anything inside the game. These themes are available for Normal & Widescreen resolutions and comes with 7 different color chains.

Warcraft 3 Modded Themes Installation Guide:
• Download the Warcraft-3-Themes.rar (142.9 MB) here and extract the compressed file to any folder using WinRAR.
• Select your favorite Warcraft 3 theme from "Themes" folder, you will find screenshots there of every theme along with their installation files.
• Now, Run "CUSTOMBG.reg" and copy the "Textures" and "UI" folder to your Warcraft 3 Installation Directory.
• Now start your Warcraft 3 to see the changes.
• If you want to uninstall your Warcraft 3 theme, just remove the "Textures" and "UI" folder from your Warcraft 3 Folder and Run "UNINSTALL.reg" file from your Warcraft 3 Themes directory.

Notes:
• Your Warcraft 3 must be closed during the installation of the modded themes.
• If you do not have functioning background of your theme, go your "Passo2" folder from your selected theme directory. Move/copy the folder "UI" into the "Warcraft III" directory and replace the files.

Source: dota-utilities

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Smart just announced that the Netphone 701, the first Netphone-branded smartphone released by Smart, is now priced at Php4,999, down from its original price of Php9,990.

Smart Netphone 701 Specifications:
OS: Android 2.2 Froyo
Processor: ARM11 600MHZ
Flash: 512MB
Internal Memory: 150 MB
Display: 3.5-inch WVGA (800x480) TFT display
Battery: 1250mAh
Camera: 3 megapixel, auto-focus
Bands:GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/2100 MHz
Dimensions: 114mmx56mmx12.2mm
Weight: 120g
Connection: WiFi, GPS, FM radio

Source: Smart via YugaTech

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Western Digital recently announced its reported revenue of US$2.0 billion, hard-drive unit shipments of 28.5 million and net income of US$145 million, or US$0.61 per share, for its second fiscal quarter ended Dec. 30, 2011. Excluding charges and expenses related to the Thailand flooding and the planned acquisition of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (HGST), non-GAAP net income was US$358 million, or US$1.51 per share.1 During the quarter, the company incurred charges and expenses of US$199 million related to the flooding and expenses of US$14 million associated with the planned acquisition of HGST.

In the year-ago quarter, the company reported revenue of US$2.5 billion, net income of US$225 million, or US$0.96 per share, and shipped 52.2 million hard drives.

The company generated US$378 million in cash from operations during the December quarter, ending with total cash and cash equivalents of US$3.9 billion.

Operations Update
The company also announced it has made significant additional progress to restore its manufacturing capacity following the recent flooding in Thailand. It has continued to ramp HDD production in Thailand and yesterday resumed slider production which had been suspended since October 10. The company now believes its manufacturing capacity will be back to pre-flood capabilities in the quarter ending September 2012.

"We have made substantial progress in restoring WD's manufacturing capabilities in the aftermath of the historic flooding in Thailand, and this is reflected in our second quarter financial results and in the resumption of our operations there," said John Coyne, president and chief executive officer. "While much work remains to be done over the next several quarters to reach our pre-flood manufacturing capabilities, the progress thus far is significantly ahead of our original expectations and is a tribute to the dedicated and effective actions of our employees, contractors and Thai government agencies, the efforts of our supply partners and the support of our customers. We are grateful to all involved in this extraordinary effort."

HGST Acquisition 
The company's plan to complete the acquisition of HGST is on track to close by March 2012. The company continues to work on obtaining the regulatory approval of the transaction from the remaining government agencies.

Source: Western Digital

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Here in the Philippines it's common for some traffic cops to dance while directing traffic in the streets, just to give a little smile to some of our bored motorist here in the country. But none them is more awesome than this person (pictured above), who dance to the tune of "Billie Jean" while being possessed by the spirit of Michael Jackson.


Source: YouTube

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Rovio announced that the Facebook version of its popular Angry Birds game will be officially launched on February 14. According to Rovio, Angry Birds on Facebook will feature a full-screen capability and a higher quality animation. It will also include power-ups, bird types, and other content, which can be earned in-game or purchased via in-game microtransactions, such as earthquake or special birds for $0.99.


Source: Penn Olson News

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Alcatel Mobile Philippines just announced that the Blaze One Touch 990 smartphone is now priced at Php7,999 only, down from its regular price of Php14,990.

Update: 02/03/2012 - Alcatel Mobile Philippines announced that the Blaze One Touch 990 is now upgradable to Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Alcatel Blaze One Touch 990 Specification: 

• GSM Quad band (850/900/1800/1900)
• UMTS 900/2100
• HSDPA up to 7.2mbps 
• 3.5-inch HVGA (320x480) capacitive display
• Chipset QUALCOMM MSM 7227-1
• CPU speed 600MHz
• Android 2.2 OS (upgradable to Android 2.3)
• Google Chrome, Opera mini
• Micro USB 2.0 high speed
• Bluetooth 2.1 A2DP
• A-GPS
• Wi-fi 802.11b/g/n
• 150MB end user memory and microSD (up to 32GB)
• G-Sensor, Proximity sensor,Light sensor,E-compass
• Voice codec:HR/FR/EFR/AMR/NB/AMR-WB
• Conference call

Source: Alcatel (Facebook)

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Only in Ukraine, Samsung puts on sale a special limited edition "La Fleur" version of the Wave Y (GT-S5380), with a distinctive floral pattern design and mainly targeted for female customers.

The "la Fleur" version of the Wave Y comes with a 3.2-inch HVGA (320x240) display, single-core 832MHz processor, Bada v2.0 OS, 150MB of storage, microSD slot, WiFi, Bluetooth v3.0, A-GPS, FM radio with RDS, 1200mAh battery and a 2 megapixel camera.

The device is already available on two Ukrainian online stores and retails for $165.

Source: bada-world (Translated)

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Source: LOLDWELL

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Warcraft 3 Styler is small program created for customizing Warcraft 3 appearance and background music. It can switch between multiple animated Warcraft 3 backgrounds and User Interface themes from campaigns for different races. You can even add your custom in-game music playlist by using this program.

How to use Warcraft 3 Styler:
1. Download the War3Styler.rar (11MB) here
2. Extract the to any folder files using WinRAR.
    - For Windows 7 users, use “Run as administrator”
3. Now Run "Wc3styler.exe".
4. Select your desired 3D Background, In-game User Interface, Game Music and click "to all races" check-box.
5. Now start your Warcraft 3 to see the changes,

Notes:
• Make sure, you close your Warcraft 3 and map editor before running this program.
• You can easily restore to the defaults setting used by the game using the check box in the top of each tab.

Source: dota-utilities

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Sharp in collaboration with Q-Pot, known for giving everything from jewelry and bag a chocolate taste and feel, just announced the limited edition chocolate themed phone for NTT DoCoMo called Q-Pot.Phone SH-04D. Designed by Tadaaki Wakamatsu the phone features a "three-dimensional melting chocolate block" on the back, and a chocolate Android 2.3 skin on the front.

The Q-Pot.Phone SH-04D comes with a 3.7-inch qHD (960 x 540) display and a 8-megapixel camera. It also features a 12.3mm thickness and a wireless charger called CHOCOBED. The phone will launch on Valentine's day and it's only limited to 50,000 units.


Source: Sharp via The Verge

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Created by designers Yoo-Kyung Shin and Hanhsi Chen, Empty Memory jewelry collection which also works as an USB stick, is created using high-quality 316 stainless steel, hand-polished and finished with various colors. There are two types of design one called Structure and the other Transparency, with each design contains a physical emptiness in its sculptural form, giving the metaphor that you can fill the space with your own memory.

The 4GB Empty Memory Structure version will cost for $75, while the Empty Memory Transparency will cost about $94.


Source: Logical Art via Gizmodo

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An indie developer helper TiP@H recently posted on the XDA Developers forum a game based on the first-person shooter game Counter-Strike. Counter-Strike portable is made by indie developer FrIuNs from the ground up using Unity 3D and the game also supports cross-platform play between the Flash, Facebook and Android versions.

The game isn't finished yet. But if you want to try it out, you can download the game below.

Download - Android 2.0-2.2
Download - Android 2.3+


Source: XDA Developers

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XDA Developers member adyscorpius just released an ICS-based MIUI v4 Fresh ROM for Samsung Galaxy S II based on MIUI v4.0 and CyanogenMod 9 builds. The MIUI v4 Fresh comes with the the look and feel of MIUI, it also supports all of Galaxy S II’s features including the 8-megapixel camera and the MicroSD card slot.

For full feature list and instructions about how to flash it, just click at the source below.

Source: XDA Developers

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LG revealed today some images of what appears to be the successor to its Optimus 3D, codenamed CX2 is expected to debut next month at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and will retail in early spring.

The LG CX2 comes with a dual-core 1.2GHz TI OMAP processor, 4.3-inch WVGA (800x480) NOVA auto-stereoscopic display, Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android 4.0), 8GB of storage, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC chip, DLNA, HSPA+ (21 Mbps), 5-megapixel dual-rear cameras and a front-facing camera.

Source: PocketNow

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HP just introduced their latest netbook the Mini 1104. Starting at $399, it features a lightweight design, enhanced durability, hard drive accelerometer, touchpad with finger resistance and a spill-resistant keyboard.

The Mini 1104 also comes with a Windows 7 Home Premium, a dual-core 1.6GHz Intel Atom N2600 processor, 10.1-inch WSVGA (1024 x 600) display, 320GB of storage, 2GB of DDR3 SDRAM, Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi a/b/g/n, 6-cell battery and an embedded TPM 1.2 chip with Computrace Pro software to help you keep your confidential data more secure.

Source: HP

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Katy Perry kiss of former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Ivan Dorschner during her concert last night at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City went viral and even becomes a trending topic on Twitter this Monday morning.

The kiss happens as Katy announced on stage that the person who can take his shirt off first can come on stage. Many of her fans took off their shirt but it was Ivan who was the luckiest of them all. There is even a video of the kiss which you can watch below.


Source: vinceme29 (YouTube)

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Greenpoison by Chronic Dev Team just released Absinthe, which allows users to untethered jailbreak their iPhone 4S running on iOS 5.0/5.0.1 and iPad 2 running on iOS 5.0.1. Download the file below and simply unzip the file, then install on your iOS A5 mobile device with one click of a button.

Absinthe for Mac OS X: Download
Absinthe for Windows: Download

Note: You should not update to iOS 5.0.2 when it’s released, or you will lose your jailbreak.

Source: Greenpoison

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Asus official revealed a 12.5-inch laptop called B23E, an ultrabook for business professionals. The Asus B23E is a part of the ASUSPRO series of laptops and features a magnesium alloy construction on the cover and keyboard chassis, reinforced metal hinges, an anti-shock hard drive and a spill-proof keyboard.

The ultrabook comes with the option of either Intel’s Core i5 or i7 processor, 12.5-inch (1366x768) display, 8GB of RAM, 750GB hard drive, 2 megapixel camera, DVD drive, express card slot and a fingerprint reader. According to EeePC.it, the Asus B23E will be priced around $1,000 for the Core i7 version with Windows Professional and a 3 cell battery.

Source: Asus via NetbookNews

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Smart is now accepting pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the world's first Android 4.0 Ice Scream Sandwich smartphone. The Galaxy Nexus is free at Smart Unlimited Data Plan 2000. In this package you get unlimited mobile Internet, 200 text messages and 150 minutes of calls.

Update: (01/22/12) Smart pre-order page is now showing that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus units are now sold out and there are no more available slots at this time.

Update: (01/24/12) Smart is now accepting pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

To pre-order just visit http://smart.com.ph/samsung-nexus/. Pre-orders started yesterday and will end on January 27th with the 28 as the pick-up date for the device.

Source: Smart

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Meet Cherry Mobile newest phone in the country the X1 Morph, a 2-in-1 phone that can transform from a touchscreen to a candy bar phone in an instant. The X1 Morph is available in all Cherry Mobile Concept Stores and Kiosks nationwide for a regular price of Php2,899, but you can get this phone for a promo price of Php2,399 starting January 20-31 only.

Cherry Mobile X1 Morph Specifications:

• Dimensions: 93.73 x 50.99 x 13.45 mm (85 g)
• Weight: 85g
• Display: 2.4 inches (240 x 320 pixels) TFT display
• Memory: 8.7MB internal storage,microSD up to 8GB
• Connectivity: WAP / GPRS / Bluetooth
• Camera: 2 MP Camera 
• Features: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby 
• Battery: Standard battery, 950 mAh 
• Colors: Black, Red, Yellow, Silver 

Source: Cherry Mobile

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Capcom released the official trailer of Resident Evil 6, a survival horror third person shooter video game developed and published by Capcom. Resident Evil 6 is scheduled for release on November 20, 2012 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Resident Evil 6 Storyline:
It has been ten years since the Raccoon City incident and the President of the United States has decided to reveal the truth behind what took place in the belief that it will curb the current resurgence in bioterrorist activity. Due to be by the President’s side is his personal friend and Raccoon City survivor, Leon S. Kennedy, but when the venue suffers a bioterrorist attack, Leon is forced to face a President transformed beyond recognition and make his hardest ever decision. At the same time, Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance member Chris Redfield arrives in China, itself under threat of a bioterrorist attack. With no country safe from these attacks and the ensuing outbreaks, the entire world’s population is united by a common fear that there is no hope left.

Resident Evil 6 Trailer:

Source: YouTube

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LG revealed today their first quad-core smartphone the X3, with a 720p display and a 9mm thickness. The LG X3 comes with a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, 4.7-inch (1280x720) display, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 8-megapixel rear and 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, 21Mbps HSPA, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 16GB of storage, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 and 2000mAh battery.

Pricing and availability of the device are still unknown, but expect it to make an appearance next month at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.

Source: PocketNow

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Smart just introduced a new promo called Manic Mondays for Smart prepaid and postpaid subscribers starting January 23, by giving away 25MB of mobile internet for free. That’s enough to send a thousand more tweets, FB posts and emails.

To register just text FREE 25MB to 2200 every Monday to get this freebie.

Source: Smart

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Globe Business is giving us a chance to win a Nokia 5250 or Nokia C202 by simply answering Globe's "What Kind Of Dragon Are You?" quiz. The quiz is all about finding out your dragon in you through your management skills in handling possible, fortunate and unfortunate events this year.

Take the quiz here and find out what kind of dragon are you - earth, water, wood, metal or fire?

Source: Globe Telecom (Facebook)

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After going for a full blackout for a day to protest against SOPA and PIPA bills, Wikipedia' website is now back and it also launched an official Wikipedia app for Android that gave users access to over 20 million articles in 280 languages.

Wikipedia Android app features: 

• Save article to read later or offline
• Search articles nearby
• Share articles using Android "Share" function
• Read article in a different language
• Full screen search

Download the official Wikipedia Android app by clicking at the source below.

Source: Android Market

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Samsung has announced the launch of its entry-level feature phones, the Star 3 and the dual-SIM Star 3 DUOS that aim to enhance social networking services through ChatON at an attractive price.

The Samsung Star 3 comes with a 3-inch QVGA (320x240) TFT LCD display, 20MB of internal storage, 3.2MP fixed focus camera, TouchWiz Lite UI, music player with SoundAlive, 3.5mm headphone jack, Stereo FM with RDS, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, ChatON mobile messenger, microSD card slot (up to 16GB), 1000mAh battery and weighs just 95g and measures 58 x 102 x 11.5 mm.

Both devices will be available in late January in Russia and then gradually rolled out in CIS, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. The Star 3 DUOS will also be available in Southwest Asia.

Source: Samsung Mobile Press

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EA recently announced the beginning of an exclusive creative collaboration between Katy Perry and The Sims. The relationship starts with a special Collector’s Edition for The Sims 3 Showtime, the latest expansion pack to the critically-acclaimed The Sims 3, launching in March 2012 and will feature Katy Perry themed in-game content and an exclusive poster. There is even a music video featuring Katy Perry and her song "The One that got Away."


Source: Business Wire

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BREAKING NEWS: To all excited gamers waiting for the PlayStation Vita here in the Philippines. Widget City, an online store here in the Philippines is now selling the PlayStation Vita for just Php17,000 only. For more information about the PS Vita availability in Widget City, just click at the source below.

PlayStation Vita Detailed Spec:

• CPU: ARM Cortex A9 core (4 core)
• GPU: SGX543MP4+
• External Dimensions: Approx. 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5mm (width x height x depth)(tentative, excludes largest projection)
• Screen: (Touch Screen)5 inches (16:9), 960 x 544, Approx. 16 million colors, OLED Multi touch screen (capacitive type), Rear Touch PadMulti touch pad (capacitive type)
• Cameras: Front camera, Rear camera
• Sound: Built-in stereo speakers, Built-in microphone
• Sensors: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), Three-axis electronic compass
• Location: Built-in GPS, Wi-Fi location service support
• Keys / Switches: PS button, Power button, Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left), Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square), Shoulder buttons: (Right/Left), Right stick, Left stick, START button, SELECT button, Volume buttons (+/-)
• Wireless Communications: Mobile network connectivity (3G), IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n = 1x1)(Wi-Fi)(Infrastructure mode/Ad-hoc mode), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (A2DP/AVRCP/HSP)

Source: Widget City

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Torque had just announced that their new Dual SIM, Dual Standby Touch + TV + WiFi phone called i58 Spark is now available nationwide at any Torque Concept Stores & Kiosks for Php2,888 only.

Torque i58 Spark Specifications:
• Dual SIM, Dual Standby
• WiFi
• Full Touchscreen
• Mobile TV
• Dual ModeText Input: Virtual QWERTY & 4x3 Keypad
• Quadband GSM
• Large & Clear 2.8” 262K color QVGA Display
• 2MP compatible camera with Video Recorder
• JAVA/ WAP 2.0/ GPRS/ SMS/ MMS/ STK
• Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP/ USB
• Wireless FM
• 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack
• Multimedia Player
• Micro-SD up to 8GB

Source: Torque (Facebook)

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LG has just announced an affordable feature phone called LG T565 or LG Viper. The LG Viper is a feature phone that comes with a 2.8-inch QVGA (320x240) display, ARM11 processor, 128MB of RAM, 256MB of internal storage, 3.0 megapixel camera, MicroSD card slot. Bluetooth 2.1, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, built-in FM radio and features a 9.8 mm thick design.

The LG Viper is going to be available in Brazil, Central South America and Europe.

Source: LG

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