Samsung won’t disable all Note7 handsets remotely despite rumors

There have been rumors going around last weekend that due to the reports of Galaxy Note7 catching fire, Samsung will remotely deactivate all units when September ends. This is not true according to the South Korean manufacturer. The rumor came from a French Note7 owner and was reportedly told that every recalled Note7 would be […]

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This sub-Php1K phone has 6800mAh battery, can charge your iPhone

CKK Mobile‘s Power 2, which is your standard feature phone, comes with the basic functions of a handset plus a beefy 6800mAh battery that could act as a powerbank and charge other phones.

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CKK Mobile Power 2 specs:
2.4-inch display
MicroSD up to 16GB
1.3MP camera
Dual-SIM/dual standby
Multimedia player
FM/BT/GPRS/MMS
Flashlight
6800mAh battery with charging features

With this kind of battery capacity and capability to charge other devices, it further proves that feature phones are  here to stay. The Mobile Power 2 is available for Php999 and comes with a free USB light.

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Gionee releases local prices for Elife E8, Marathon M5, and P5W

Gionee has finally updated the price list for its smartphones namely the Elife E8, Marathon M5, and P5W. Check out its list of specs and local pricing after the break.

Gionee Elife E8

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Gionee Elife E8 specs:
6-inch Quad-HD AMOLED display, 2560×1440 @489ppi
2.0GHz MediaTek Helio X10 octa-core processor
3GB RAM
64GB internal storage
Expandability TBC
23.7-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash
Optical Image Stabilization
3x Lossless zoom
4K video recording @30fps
8-megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual Standby
4G/LTE
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
NFC
GPS
Fingerprint Scanner
Dual Hi-Fi speaker
3,520mAh battery
Android 5.0 Lollipop with Amigo OS 3.1

Gionee Marathon M5

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Gionee Marathon M5 specs:
5.5-inch HD AMOLED display, 1280 x720 @267ppi
1.5Ghz MediaTek MT6735 64-bit quad-core processor
ARM Mali-T720 GPU
2GB RAM
Expandable 16GB internal storage
Dual-SIM, dual Standby
Dual-LTE connectivity support
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0 w/ A2DP
GPS
FM Radio
13-megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
5-megapixel BSI front camera
6020mAh battery (2x 3010mAh)
QuickCharge support
Android Lollipop
Dimension: 152 x 76 x 8.5 mm
Weight: 213g

Gionee P5W

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Gionee P5W specs:
5-inch HD IPS display @ 1280 x 720 resolution
64-bit 1.3GHz MediaTek quad-core processor
Mali-T720 GPU
1GB RAM
16GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD
5MP rear camera
2MP front camera
Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi
GPS
Dual-SIM
3G HSPA+
DTS audio
2000mAh battery

The Gionee Elife E8, Marathon M5, and P5W are priced at Php23,999, Php11,999, and Php4,999, respectively. Just like the Gionee S Plus, availability is yet to be announced so keep it locked here as we wait for the updates.

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Gionee releases local prices for Elife E8, Marathon M5, and P5W

Gionee has finally updated the price list for its smartphones namely the Elife E8, Marathon M5, and P5W. Check out its list of specs and local pricing after the break.

Gionee Elife E8

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Gionee Elife E8 specs:
6-inch Quad-HD AMOLED display, 2560×1440 @489ppi
2.0GHz MediaTek Helio X10 octa-core processor
3GB RAM
64GB internal storage
Expandability TBC
23.7-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash
Optical Image Stabilization
3x Lossless zoom
4K video recording @30fps
8-megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual Standby
4G/LTE
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
NFC
GPS
Fingerprint Scanner
Dual Hi-Fi speaker
3,520mAh battery
Android 5.0 Lollipop with Amigo OS 3.1

Gionee Marathon M5

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Gionee Marathon M5 specs:
5.5-inch HD AMOLED display, 1280 x720 @267ppi
1.5Ghz MediaTek MT6735 64-bit quad-core processor
ARM Mali-T720 GPU
2GB RAM
Expandable 16GB internal storage
Dual-SIM, dual Standby
Dual-LTE connectivity support
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0 w/ A2DP
GPS
FM Radio
13-megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
5-megapixel BSI front camera
6020mAh battery (2x 3010mAh)
QuickCharge support
Android Lollipop
Dimension: 152 x 76 x 8.5 mm
Weight: 213g

Gionee P5W

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Gionee P5W specs:
5-inch HD IPS display @ 1280 x 720 resolution
64-bit 1.3GHz MediaTek quad-core processor
Mali-T720 GPU
1GB RAM
16GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD
5MP rear camera
2MP front camera
Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi
GPS
Dual-SIM
3G HSPA+
DTS audio
2000mAh battery

The Gionee Elife E8, Marathon M5, and P5W are priced at Php23,999, Php11,999, and Php4,999, respectively. Just like the Gionee S Plus, availability is yet to be announced so keep it locked here as we wait for the updates.

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ASUS Zenfone Max Review

Created to solve the woes of running out of battery when no smartphone chargers are around, the ASUS Zenfone Max carries a 5000mAh battery that the company claims could last for 38 days of standby time. Could it really be a reliable partner for everyday use? Read our review and find out.

Note: Since the Max shares almost identical specs as the Zenfone Laser, we will be incorporating some of the aspects from that review into this one. If you want to skip to the part where we test its battery life, head to the third page of this article.

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Design and Construction

Coming from the same Zenfone family, the Max has an identical face along with other models in the series. The display spans 5.5 inches across and is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 4 just like the Zenfone Laser. Down below are the usual capacitive buttons that are no longer visible when you use the phone in the dark.

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Looking at it from the side, it has a slightly thicker profile than other Zenfone 2 models due to its massive battery. The increase in width isn’t that much noticeable, but it’s the weight that will get your attention at 202 grams. Again, the battery is responsible.

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The body is made with metal that rigidly supports the chassis of the device. It is then sandwiched by the display and a plastic back cover. All the buttons are kept on the upper right side. Here we have the volume rocker and power/lock button.

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Breaking the all-metal frame is a single 3.5mm audio jack up top and a microphone pinhole alongside a microUSB port at the bottom for charging and transferring files.

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The Zenfone Max has also been blessed with the same laser autofocus technology that appeared in the Zenfone Laser, helping you focus on subjects much faster. Together with dual-tone LED flashes, the handset aims to provide its users capable optics at their disposals whenever they demand it. Additionally, the back cover is textured and has a rubbery coating to it, but is made of plastic.

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Meanwhile, we still have the back-firing speakers located at the lower end of its rear.

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Popping off the cover, we will be exposed to the dual-SIM slots along with the microSD slot for expansion. Also seen here is the Zenfone Max’s non-removable 5000mAh battery. According to the company, the reason why they made it so is to ensure that this 1-cell battery gets the right voltage, in addition to other safety purposes. Also, since this specific model is one of the first units to be handed out, the battery is still exposed. The final version will have their batteries in black wrapping.

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In general, the Max slightly carries the familiar look of Zenfones but is heavier and chunkier than the previous models due to the size of its battery.  It’s not totally a bad thing since, in return, you get more power for your handset to last longer.

Next page: Display and Multimedia, Camera, and OS, UI, and Apps

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