Archive for June, 2008
Check your Smart Prepaid Balance Online
Jun 30th
To check your Smart Buddy Prepaid load balance accounts, login here for free. Or, you can create a web account here. You may also check your account (balance inquiry): 1. Using your SMART cellphone, go to SMART Menu, choose Buddy Balance and you will instantly receive a text message containing your balance information. 2. Using
uMobile Updates on Globe and Sun Connections
Jun 29th
Greetings from ümobile! Thank you for being one of the first to become a ümobile member! We appreciate the time you spent in filling out our application forms and for waiting patiently for your ümobile SIM cards to arrive at your doorstep. We count your support in the early stages of ümobile as invaluable!
Samsung Phone Price List in the Philippines
Jun 27th
As of June 15, 2008, the following prices are for Samsung mobile phones listed in Metro Manila stores. There are not exact but should be within the price range you’ll expect. Prices are listed from cheapest to most expensive. Samsung C140 – Php 2,020 Samsung M610 – Php 5,240 Samsung D900i – Php 6,500 Samsung
Smart ALLTEXT Promo
Jun 27th
Smart has launched a new promo called AllText which costs between Php20 to Php50. See breakdown below: ALLTEXT 20 P20 = 100 texts SMART to SMART/Talk ‘N Text & 10 texts to other networks Text AT20 to 2827 Promo runs until July 31, 2008. Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 1918, Series of 2008. ALLTEXT 40 P40
LG KU250: Cheapest 3G Phone
Jun 27th
Smart has slashed the price of their cheap 3G phone, the LG KU 250 — it’s now down to Php4,990. • 3G • Dual Camera • Multimedia Player (MP3/Video) MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA player • Expandable Memory, 10MB Internal Memory • Full color screen • 384 kbps internal modem (USB cable include)
Globe Visibility Prepaid Plan
Jun 27th
Globe Visibility is now offering prepaid mobile 3G internet to subscribers with a flat rate of Php5 per 15 mins. NO installation fee. Includes 1 Visibility USB Modem and 1 SIM. Free P30 load good for 6 internet sessions (1 session = 15 minutes) equivalent to 1.5 hours of continuous internet time. Mobile internet access
Cascada Mobile launches Breeze Plaform
Jun 27th
With more than 2 billion mobile phones already in use around the world, Cascada Mobile (www.cascadamobile.com) announced today Breeze, a new development platform that can transform ideas into globally distributed mobile applications in as little as fifteen minutes. Cascada’s Breeze platform provides anyone with knowledge of even the most basic Web programming languages the easiest
Nokia N78 Philippine Price
Jun 24th
The new Nokia N78 have been spotted in Metro Manila cellphone shops with a starting price of Php19,000 to Php21,000. Read the Nokia N78 review here. {via Yugatech}
Nokia buys whole of Symbian
Jun 24th
New news is the announcement of Nokia on buying the rest of the 52% of Symbian it does not own. Looks like Nokia is on a roll and on a buying spree. Symbian will then be position as open source to compete with Google Android.
Sony Ericsson F305
Jun 24th
The Sony Ericsson F305 stereo Bluetooth and and speakers (plus stereo FM radio!). It only has a 2 megapixel camera and a 2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. The Sony Ericsson F305 will be available in 3rd quarter of 2008. No additional info on the price though and when exactly
HTC Dual Touch Review & Price
Jun 24th
At Php34,000 a piece, the HTC Touch Dual seemed to be very expensive for a phone. Read the complete hands-on review of the HTC Touch Dual here.
Motorola ZN5
Jun 24th
Despite all the stories about Motorola selling off their mobile phone division, that didn’t stop them from churning out new phones, including this new Motorola ZN5. 5-Megapixel camera by Kodak, autofocus, Xenon flash and wifi.
iPhone 3G Philippines
Jun 22nd
The release of the iPhone 3G in the Philippines is nearing but there are still questions that remain un-answered. When exactly will the iPhone 3G be released in the Philippines? Worldwide release is on July 11, 2008 but in the Philippines, Globe Telecom has an unofficial date of September 2008. How much or what’s the
Sun Broadband Wireless
Jun 21st
Sun Cellular earlier announced a new mobile 3G service called Sun Broadband Wireless. However, there have been no additional information as to how to acquire this service from them. Even their website does not have any additional information. Will post more updates once we get them.
Sun Cellular Call and Text Combo 20
Jun 21st
Sun Cellular gives you a very affordable reload product! For only P20 , you can enjoy free 25 minutes of Sun-to-Sun calls, 80 Sun-to-Sun texts and 25 texts to other networks. All valid for 1 day. To make reloading easier and more convenient, Sun Cellular offers three (3) reloading options for Call and Text Combo
Aga Muhlach is Sun Cellular’s new endorser
Jun 21st
Sun Cellular taps popular actor Aga Muhlach as its new endorser. With Aga’s new endorsement comes a new television commercial (TVC) titled “Sun Cellular, Boses ng Barkada.” It promotes Aga as the new face behind Sun Cellular and its most popular flagship permanent service, the Sun Call and Text Unlimited (CTU) 25 that offers the
Sony-Ericsson Phone Prices in the Philippines
Jun 18th
Going prices of Sony-Ericsson mobile phones in Manila as of June 15, 2008. These prices may vary or change on a weekly basis. Sony Ericsson T250i – Php 3,290 Sony Ericsson W200 – Php 4,450 Sony Ericsson K550i – Php7,280 Sony Ericsson K530i – Php 7,360 Sony Ericsson Z610 – Php 7,500 Sony Ericsson S500i
Sony Ericsson C905 Cybershot is 8.1 megapixel cameraphone
Jun 17th
Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot wants to be a camera than a phone. * Complete digital camera experience on a phone – true digital camera styling and an 8.1 megapixel camera with Xenon flash * Outstanding picture quality – complete with face detection auto-focus, smart contrast and image stabilizer * From baby’s first steps to an