Category: Apple

Apple iPhone 6 in PH 14% more expensive than US — report

Daniel Morial

Apple devices are premium products that come with a hefty price tag and since shipping, taxes, tariff, and other additional cost comes in the way, the pricing is inconsistent among countries.  A report from Business Insider Australia enlightens how much an iPhone 6 cost from all over the world compared to Apple’s home turf.

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Image credit: Business Insider Australia

Based on the table above, varying prices for the said smartphone could cost up to 156% relative to the US. Topping the list is Brazil with Indonesia trailing in second at 145%. If you’re a frequent traveler to Hong Kong, you can buy an iPhone there for almost relatively the same price from the US. While Philippine consumers have to shell out 14% more bucks to have one.

With the upcoming iPhone 7, you know where to get the cheapest deal possible when it gets released.

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Globe outs postpaid plans for iPhone SE

Daniel Morial

We told you that Globe is bringing the new Apple iPhone SE to its postpaid subscribers today and the telco has just posted their available plans for the said devices.

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The iPhone SE will be offered in two storage options — 16GB and 64GB. Both options are offered in the lowest myLifestyle Plan 599 up to Plan 1799.

iPhone SE 16GB

  • Plan 599 — Php 13,200
  • Plan 999 — Php 10,800
  • Plan 1299 — Php 4,800
  • Plan 1799 — Free

iPhone SE 64GB

  • Plan 599 — Php 18,000
  • Plan 999 — Php 16,200
  • Plan 1299 — Php 10,200
  • Plan 1799 — Php 2,400

Globe’s suggested plan is the myLifestyle Plan 1299 which includes unlimited calls to Globe/TM, unlimited texts to all networks, and 3GB of data allowance, plus a monthly installment cash out of Php 200 for a total of Php 1,499/month.

To apply, head over to Globe’s online store here to avail of free shipping. Color options are Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray, and Silver.

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Specs Comparison: Apple iPhone SE vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

Kevin Bruce Francisco

With the release of the iPhone SE’s local price, it positions itself as an affordable premium device for both Apple fans and even for those who want to dip their feet at experiencing iOS. But for those on the other side and trying to switch to Android, the Xperia Z5 Compact is a smartphone that matches the sub-Php30K price of the 64GB SE. We take a quick side-by-side look at their specs in this comparison list.

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The iPhone SE has a smaller display at 4 inches while the Z5 Compact is at 4.6. This is subjective and depends on the preference of the user. Because of the slight difference in display, the smaller SE squeezes a bit more pixels than the Z5 Compact’s. Other than that, the only advantage of the SE, on paper alone, is a bigger 64GB internal storage.

On the other hand, the Xperia Z5 offers a more resolution-packed camera with its 23-megapixel rear shooter and 5.1MP front optics. Battery-wise, the Z5 offers almost double the capacity with its 2700mAh battery.

Both are priced for more than Php29,000 with only a few hundred pesos apart. You may opt to go for SE that enjoys the benefits of iOS or go for the water-resistant Z5 Compact. If you’re eager to know more, you may read our review for the Xperia Z5 Compact.

 

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Windows 95 was installed on an Apple Watch

Daniel Morial

Someone was able to install the legendary Windows 95 computer operating system by Microsoft on a tiny smartwatch called Apple Watch. The result? Well, probably the smallest full-blown PC.

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Nick Lee, a developer, posted in Medium and YouTube the magic he was able to do showing the operating system running on his Apple Watch complete with the Start button. Despite the superior hardware for the old OS to enjoy, it’s painstakingly slow.

You can know more about how Nick was able to port the Win95 to the Apple Watch through his blog post. He can navigate the OS on the Watch with a few swipes and tap to move the mouse.

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SanDisk releases new storage devices for local market

Daniel Morial

SanDisk has unveiled its newest line of mobile storage solutions for different devices. Whether you need something for your iPhone or iPad, has the new USB Type-C port, wanting a bigger USB OTG, or speedier microSD card, they got you covered.

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The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive will expand the capacity of your iPhone and iPad with up to 128GB of additional capacity. Basically, it’s an on-the-go drive for Apple devices through its proprietary lightning port. At the other end is a USB 3.0 to for transfers between a Mac or any PC. It comes with a dedicated app for ease of use.

Pricing is at Php 2,799 for 16GB, Php 3,799 for 32GB, Php 5,199 for 64GB, and Php 7,999 for 128GB.

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The SanDisk Ultra USB Type-C Flash Drive is a next-generation thumb drive that has a Type-C port, a new standard among USBs. It’s the company’s first Type-C device for the new market. It delivers USB 3.1 speeds of up to 150MB/s. Since USB Type-C ports are standard in size, it can also act as an OTG storage for smartphones and tablets.

It comes in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB versions with prices of Php 699, Php 999, Php 1699, and Php 3099, respectively.

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The SanDisk Extreme PRO microSDXC UHS-II card is available for those in need of faster cards for high resolution recording like 4K Ultra HD content. The card can deliver nearly 3x the speed of current UHS-I cards with up to 275MB/s transfers. It’s also shockproof, temperature-proof, waterproof, and X-ray-proof for added protection.

It will come in 64GB for Php 8,999 and 128GB for Php 17,499.

Product: SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive

And lastly, the upgraded SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive 3.0. This time, it’s now available up to 128GB capacity. USB on-the-go (OTG) feature is quite popular among smartphones today that allow users to instantly expand and access portable content whenever they need. It has a microUSB on one end, and a full size USB 3.0 connector on the other.

The 128GB version is now available in stores for Php 2,849.

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