Apple intros 15-inch MacBook Pro with Force Touch

Apple has introduced today an updated 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now equipped Force Touch trackpad, and a new configuration of the 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display.

The updated 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display and Force Touch trackpad comes in two starting configurations:

* 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz), 16GB RAM, 256GB PCIe-based flash storage, and Intel Iris Pro Graphics for $1,999.

* 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz), 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe-based flash storage, Intel Iris Pro Graphics, and AMD Radeon R9 M370X with 2GB of GDDR5 for $2,499.

As for the new 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display, it now starts at $1,999 and comes with a 3.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost Speeds up to 3.7 GHz, AMD Radeon R9 M290 2GB GPU and 1TB of storage.

Their top-of-the-line iMac which features a 3.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.9 GHz, AMD Radeon R9 M290X 2GB GPU and a 1TB Fusion Drive now starts at $2,299.

source: BusinessWire

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All-new Ford Everest officially launches, gets local price

Introduced early last month at MIAS 2015, The all-new Ford Everest is officially introduced tonight. This newcomer in the SUV segment is equipped with the company’s hands-free navigation system, a 10-piece audio setup, and more. Hit the break for its list of specs.

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All-New Ford Everest specs and features:
2.2-liter 4-cylinder/3.2-liter 5-cylinder engines
158PS (2.2-liter), 197PS (3.2-liter)
385Nm (2.2-liter), 470Nm (3.2-liter)
6-speed AT with SelectShift
Electric Power Assisted Steering
Front double wishbone and rear coil spring suspensions
225mm ground clearance
800mm water-wading depth
7-piece airbags
Daytime LED running lights
Active Park Assist
Curve Control
Hill Launch Assist
Roll Stability Control
Electronic Stability Control
Blind Spot Information System w/ Cross Traffic Alert

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Below are the five variants of the all-new Ford Everest and their corresponding prices:

* 2.2L 4×2 Ambiente MT – Php1,339,000
* 2.2L 4×2 Ambiente AT – Php1,399,000
* 2.2L 4×2 Trend AT – Php1,539,000
* 2.2L 4×2 Titanium AT – Php1,639,000
* 3.2L 4×4 Titanium AT – Php1,899,000

As mentioned previously, it’s got the Ford SYNC so you can make calls and manipulate navigation hands-free. It can also carry a maximum load of up to 2,010 liters, meaning it literally does the heavy-lifting for you.

The SUV will be available starting Q3 of 2015 in Cool White, Black Mica, Sunset Red, True Red, Metropolitan Grey, Blue Reflex and Aluminum Metallic.

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Huawei’s new Honor phones start at P6,390

China’s Huawei introduced in Manila last week three full-featured smartphones for the growing generation of digital Pinoys – Honor 4C at P6,390, Honor 4X at P8,290 and Honor 6 Plus at P17,490. Nino Carandang, Honor Business Unit Manager, said during the launch event at Treetop Tavern in Makati that the new line of Honor phones boast of “high-end specifications while...

MyPhone officially launches the Infinity 2 Lite

Completing the trio of Android phones that MyPhone is launching today is the Infinity 2 Lite which packs a 5-inch display, octa-core CPU, and Android KitKat.

The Infinity 2 Lite comes in two variants – an 8GB + 1GB RAM, and a 16GB + 2GB RAM.

MyPhone Infinity 2 Lite specs:
5.0-inch IPS HD display, 294ppi
1.4Ghz True Octa-Core CPU
1GB / 2GB RAM
8GB / 16GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
13MP Sony rear camera w/ LED flash
5MP front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
2,400mAh battery
Android 4.4.2 KitKat

The MyPhone Infinity 2 Lite is priced at Php7,399 for the 8GB + 1GB RAM model, and Php8,399 for the 16GB + 2GB RAM.

Photos by: PTB

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MyPhone officially launches the Infinity 2 Lite

Completing the trio of Android phones that MyPhone is launching today is the Infinity 2 Lite which packs a 5-inch display, octa-core CPU, and Android KitKat.

The Infinity 2 Lite comes in two variants – an 8GB + 1GB RAM, and a 16GB + 2GB RAM.

MyPhone Infinity 2 Lite specs:
5.0-inch IPS HD display, 294ppi
1.4Ghz True Octa-Core CPU
1GB / 2GB RAM
8GB / 16GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
13MP Sony rear camera w/ LED flash
5MP front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
2,400mAh battery
Android 4.4.2 KitKat

The MyPhone Infinity 2 Lite is priced at Php7,399 for the 8GB + 1GB RAM model, and Php8,399 for the 16GB + 2GB RAM.

Photos by: PTB

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