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Project Ara pushes on, shows off a new working module

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

During a press preview held last weekend over in New York City, Google gave an update on what have been the latest developments for the smartphone that many are eagerly looking forward to – the unique Project Ara. They also showcased a new module that could very well open up new possibilities for the device.

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This first-of-its-kind smartphone previously encountered some bumps along the way, but their latest event proved that it’s not impossible for it to come to fruition. Paul Eremenko, Project Ara lead, successfully showed for the first time the device’s capability to hot-swap its modules without turning the entire handset off or removing the battery. It was explained that this was possible through an app that shuts down the modules so they could be safely removed (think USB removal method).

In addition, it also ran Angry Birds and played a video.

It also ran Angry Birds and played a video clip.

But what’s more interesting is that using a new module, Project Ara can now test blood oxygen levels of anyone by simply scanning a finger. Do keep in mind that this is still a prototype and we could just imagine what else it could do for us when it becomes a full-functioning, entirely module-based smartphone. Until then, we’d have to wait for their basic “grey” phone expected this coming January.

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As we’ve reported before, owning a working Project Ara phone could only cost you less than $100 or around Php4,400. From then, it’s up to you what different modules you want to put in – a nightvision camera, dual batteries, or three modules of memory. Whatever works for you. For more information on Project Ara, simply hit the link.

Here are a few more photos of the Project Ara from Android Central:

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Project Ara pushes on, shows off a new working module

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

During a press preview held last weekend over in New York City, Google gave an update on what have been the latest developments for the smartphone that many are eagerly looking forward to – the unique Project Ara. They also showcased a new module that could very well open up new possibilities for the device.

projectara4

This first-of-its-kind smartphone previously encountered some bumps along the way, but their latest event proved that it’s not impossible for it to come to fruition. Paul Eremenko, Project Ara lead, successfully showed for the first time the device’s capability to hot-swap its modules without turning the entire handset off or removing the battery. It was explained that this was possible through an app that shuts down the modules so they could be safely removed (think USB removal method).

In addition, it also ran Angry Birds and played a video.

It also ran Angry Birds and played a video clip.

But what’s more interesting is that using a new module, Project Ara can now test blood oxygen levels of anyone by simply scanning a finger. Do keep in mind that this is still a prototype and we could just imagine what else it could do for us when it becomes a full-functioning, entirely module-based smartphone. Until then, we’d have to wait for their basic “grey” phone expected this coming January.

projectara5

As we’ve reported before, owning a working Project Ara phone could only cost you less than $100 or around Php4,400. From then, it’s up to you what different modules you want to put in – a nightvision camera, dual batteries, or three modules of memory. Whatever works for you. For more information on Project Ara, simply hit the link.

Here are a few more photos of the Project Ara from Android Central:

projectara2

 

projectara6

projectara3

{Via}

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Graphed: Flagship Smartphone Announcement Calendar

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Almost all the flagship smartphones are already out and announced for this year, except the Nexus if Google does plan on unveiling one. Nevertheless, we took the effort of compiling the announcements of major flagship smartphones from companies across three iterations and we graphed them to give you a better look at when companies announce their best smartphones.

Click through the image below to view it full size:

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So as you can see above, a lot of the big players in the Android space announce early while Nokia takes the space right just after a few months into the year. They’ve all probably positioned their announcements this way because Apple takes the stage a few months before the year ends – but of course, Apple does not take the second half of the year for itself – we have Google Nexus announcements & Galaxy Note launches there as well.

  • Samsung has announced their past 3 Galaxy S phones at February, March & May.
  • HTC: February & March
  • Sony: February & September (most likely following a 6-month flagship refresh cycle)
  • LG: May & August
  • Samsung Galaxy Notes: August & September
  • Nokia Lumias: July & October
  • Apple iPhones: September
  • Google Nexus: October & November

With all of these sketched out, I think there are two best times in a year to upgrade a smartphone to a flagship model – either mid-year or before the year ends, and I think that choice falls heavily on the question if you’re waiting for a Note, a Nexus or an iPhone.

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Graphed: Flagship Smartphone Announcement Calendar

Bob Freking Leave a comment



Lazada Philippines

Almost all the flagship smartphones are already out and announced for this year, except the Nexus if Google does plan on unveiling one. Nevertheless, we took the effort of compiling the announcements of major flagship smartphones from companies across three iterations and we graphed them to give you a better look at when companies announce their best smartphones.

Click through the image below to view it full size:

new 3 480

So as you can see above, a lot of the big players in the Android space announce early while Nokia takes the space right just after a few months into the year. They’ve all probably positioned their announcements this way because Apple takes the stage a few months before the year ends – but of course, Apple does not take the second half of the year for itself – we have Google Nexus announcements & Galaxy Note launches there as well.

  • Samsung has announced their past 3 Galaxy S phones at February, March & May.
  • HTC: February & March
  • Sony: February & September (most likely following a 6-month flagship refresh cycle)
  • LG: May & August
  • Samsung Galaxy Notes: August & September
  • Nokia Lumias: July & October
  • Apple iPhones: September
  • Google Nexus: October & November

With all of these sketched out, I think there are two best times in a year to upgrade a smartphone to a flagship model – either mid-year or before the year ends, and I think that choice falls heavily on the question if you’re waiting for a Note, a Nexus or an iPhone.

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Starmobile drops prices and offers freebies on 9 Androids

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We have just received update from Starmobile that they’re giving discounts to 9 of their Android devices that come with selected freebies as a way of early Christmas shopping.

Starmobile Early Merry Xmas PromoRESIZED

 

  1. Starmobile MUSE Php8,990 (Save Php4,000) with FREE INSTACASE
  2. Starmobile QUEST Php5,490 (Save Php1,100) with FREE UNLTRATHIN CASE AND SCREEN PROTECTOR
  3. Starmobile DIAMOND D2 Php4,990 (Save Php3,000) with FREE ECO BAG
  4. Starmobile OCTA Php13,990 (Save Php3,000) with FREE 3-in-1 Wireless Charger and Bluetooth Speaker
  5. Starmobile DIAMOND X1 Php11,990 (Save Php2,000) with FREE FLIP CASE
  6. Starmobile DIAMOND D3 Php5,990 (Save Php2,000) with FREE ECO BAG
  7. Starmobile ENGAGE 9i Php8,990 (Save Php1,000) with FREE ECO BAG
  8. Starmobile ENGAGE 7 Lite Php3,290 (Save Php700) with FREE FLIP CASE
  9. Starmobile ENGAGE 7TV+ Php3,290 (Save Php1,000) with FREE ECO BAG

The promo runs from August 20, 2014 until September 30, 2014 and is available at authorized Starmobile stores.

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