Showing posts with label gadget. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gadget. Show all posts

Saturday, March 16, 2013

EnviroPop

EnviroPop
Hello readers, it's me again. A couple of months ago, I once checked out an app from a Philippine-based developer Applabs. Yep, I once tried CarCrazee, an app that lets you share pics of cars with your fellow car enthusiasts. Now, Applabs came out with a new app for those who are addicted to puzzle games and this one's a little bit interesting for puzzle app lovers.

Called EnviroPop, this new puzzle app for the iPhone/iPod Touch is a wondrous collaboration between Applabs Digital Studios and the World Wildlife Fund Philippines. In fact, this is the first time I've seen a puzzle app made in collaboration with an organization dedicated to conserve and protect endangered species from harm. The objective then is simple, to save our undersea pals, you have to tap at least three hazards and swipe them away with your fingers. You have to match three same hazards and then swipe them away. The more hazards you get rid of, the more points you'll get but if Chi-Chi the Giant Panda is beside a hazard chain, which is a rare treat on this puzzle app, your score will be multiplied five times.

You only have one minute to play this game and if you're happy with the score after one minute, feel free to share your scores on Facebook just to brag your pals for a challenge but it's for fun.

The full app game will cost you $0.99 and proceeds will go to the WWF-Philippines' marine conservation programs. What it is, with that sort of cash, is an fun and addictive app game for a cause. This is a great game if you want to be part of the environmentalists dedicated to help save little sea critters from hazardous wastes and illegal practices such as trawling and dynamite fishing.

I'd recommend this puzzle game not just for those who want to ease the boredom with some puzzle games but also for the nature lovers who are pledged for a clean environment.


EnviroPop Website: http://enviropopapp.com
EnviroPop Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EnviroPopApp
EnvrioPop Twitter: http://twitter.com/EnviroPopApp
EnviroPop Lite Version: https://itunes.apple.com/th/app/enviropop-lite/id595946060?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2
EnviroPop Full Version: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/enviropop/id595868152?mt=8
YouTube: http://youtu.be/DAE49hXNguw

Thursday, January 31, 2013

CarCrazee app lets you share pics of cars!

Car Crazee


As I know, social media's getting more of a trend for car enthusiasts showing off their rides to their social networking buddies. Even mobile phones or smartphones can't escape that reality either, taking a picture of his or her car and then showing off how good his/her car is to his/her friends.

CarCrazee


That is why there was an app for that. It's called CarCrazee and as the description says, this is a flagship FREE car photo sharing app for the iPhone made by AppLabs Digital Studios. It's FREE TO DOWNLOAD so no charges apply when you download this app and if you did, you can sign in with your Facebook account to get started. All you have to do is take pics of your car and then watch as your friends have a look on your car.

PRESS RELEASE:


Saturday, September 22, 2012

Apple iPhone 5

The Apple iPhone, this gadget was been around for five years since the first one debuted in January 2007 and undergo several changes through the years has been languishing through the smartphone wars. Sure, it maybe the king of the smartphones but because of the arrival of emerging Android phones, I still find that Android phones are rubbish and complicated but for the iPhone, doesn't. Apple tries to think of new and exciting ways to keep the iPhone fresh and better in today's ever changing trends.

iPhone 5

But now, they've launched the new version called the iPhone 5 and Apple claims that they made it even better. Firstly, it's been lightened to about 112g of weight, 20% lighter than last year's iPhone 4S and Apple claims that this is the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever made. Much fun like what Land Rover did to their new generation Range Rover, dropping too much weight. Weight loss is cool but not in a Doctor Who Adipose kind of way. It's in a technological matter for Apple to make it lighter so it would be easy to carry around and yes, thanks to its thinnest look, I was thinking that it really fits to your skinny jeans but I recommend not to put it in your skinny jeans because it would be notoriously difficult to pull it out when your new iPhone's ringing. Best to put it in your bag.

There's more into this Superleggera smartphone, what Apple did is they make it even more clearer and even more longer thanks to its 4-inch retina display. Even though it maintains the same width, the iPhone 5 is nearly 9 millimeters taller than iPhone 4S so that takes about time to see the full body view of a woman wearing a one-piece competition swimsuit. He he he....

There's more good news too because internet connection is faster thanks to its LTE however, let me explain. Ideally, 4G LTE is common in Android phones this days. The reason why past iPhone models especially the 4S doesn't have the LTE while sticking to conventional HSPDA is simple, LTE may cause iPhones waste space quickly and drains the batteries quickly. We know it's bad but to get round the problem, the iPhone 5's LTE has been optimized for better battery life and designed for ultrafast connectivity in a thin profile. This is amazing and very clever indeed.

Couple that with the A6 chip and you get an Apple-estimated 8 hours of LTE browsing time, 8 hours of talk time, and 10 hours of video playback, all because of its extended battery life courtesy of that chip that provides quicker CPU performance, faster graphics, and that's about it.

This is the best iPhone most techies want because of its superleggera-ish weight, slim profile, 4G LTE, and tons of enhancements. As for the pricing, well this is a very complicated story. In America, Apple's home market, the new iPhone 5 is available only at AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon with prices start from $199 for the entry-level 16GB, $299 for the mid-range 32GB, and $399 for the flagship 64GB model, plus tax.

With all that upsides do come with the cost of ownership. Because it's a new iPhone, they also been fitted with the updated version of Apple's iOS, which is called iOS6. So, what to expect on this...um, on this iOS6, there's a problem, the YouTube app's gone, the maps are now Apple-powered instead of Google maps and now, there's a very inutile they called it...Passbook. Passbook? What's that? Very inutle about that, forget about it. Anyway, why does iOS6 dropped the YouTube app and the maps are now Apple-run instead of Google maps? Very simple explanation because I once had a talk with a mate and he says that Apple's been on a fight against Google. Well, because Google is all about Androids, Apple decided for an annulment against Google and Apple says "Hey Google, because you want Androids to rule over the smartphone market, I think that I really don't need you anymore." and then, the annulment against Google occurred and with this iOS6, the YouTube app is gone and the Google maps has been ditched and replaced by a Apple-made navigation which doesn't make any sense.

If you have last year's models and if you're opted to update it to iOS6, my best recommendation is not to update it and stick to the iOS5 but that's not a good recommendation because it will render it useless, unsecured, and my best bet was...update at your own risk.

Sure, the iOS6 is the most of our problems, there's more to this iPhone 5 conundrum. Traditional models do have a 30-pin connector but now, for this new model, Apple created a new type of connector called the Lightning connector.Apple once said that this all new Lightning connector is smaller, smarter, durable, and best of all, reversible so it doesn't matter which side you'll be connecting to. In the future, all accessories will be compatible to this Lightning connector and for me, that's a bad thing because there are so many gadgets in the world still depend on the 30-pin connection, much like the BOSE connectors but some say, Apple made an accessory that transforms all 30-pin gadgets into Lightning courtesy of this 30-to-Lightning connector. This is much like turning 110 to 220 and back but this is somewhat very complicating.

In summary, the iPhone 5 is an ambitious but rubbish version of the venerable Apple iPhone. Sure, it maybe available in countries like USA, Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, but for some, I'm afraid that you have to wait even further to have one. An iPhone without a YouTube app is just the least of the problems but because of those very complicated technology, I'm afraid that you have to consult on the onboard instructional manual to figure that out. This gadget maybe a waste of money and a waste of time but this is somewhat a technological achievement.

Should I buy one? LEt me figure that out soon when the time's right for me but in the meantime, NO.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Filipinos poke fun at Siri with Vangie!

Vangie: The Pinoy Virtual Assistant


When the iPhone 4S came in the Philippines in mid-December 2011, most Filipinos just can't get enough with the Siri feature. Unfortunately, most of the Siri features are not available in the Philippines and worse, it can't understand Pinoy English, like for instance, you are asking Siri where is the nearby C.R. (Comfort Room) but Siri said it can't find maps in Costa Rica (?).

A video pokes fun at Siri's inaccessibility in the Philippines by showing the so-called Macapuno Systems their Pinoy version of Siri called Vangie. Whoa, Vangie sounds more like the name of your middle-aged neighbor but indeed it understands you more than Siri. What's so funny is that it can detect a snatcher by saying that "bakit iba ang boses mo?" when the snatcher asks Vangie.

If that come true, most Pinoy iPhone 4S users will take advantage of Vangie for sure and..this would be fun. Watch the video!


Saturday, December 17, 2011

PSVita

PlayStation Vita


Welcome the big one! The all-new, all-compact, PlayStation Vita (or PSVita) from Sony. Now, there are two reasons about this new PSVita. One: How did they name it after the character from Nanoha (or also the Japanese version of the Opel Corsa)? And Two: How can be possibly be better than the old PSP and the Nintendo 3DS?

Well, certainly, at the suggested retail price of 24,980 Japanese Yen (or my guessing price would be 25,000 Philippine Pesos) for the standard PSVita Wi-Fi variant up to 29,980 Japanese Yen (or my guessing price would be 30,000 Philippine Pesos) for the flagship 3G/Wi-Fi variant, I was gonna say that this is somewhat too expensive than the 3DS...

The Playstation Vita is dubbed as the Next Generation Portable that will soon replace the old and aging PSP, although sales will continue with lowered price, and this could be the tip of Sony's technological iceberg, we think. Primarily, the PS Vita features two analog sticks, motion sensor, and touch screen that lets you play hard but it won't let you kill yourself and that's also the tip of Sony's technological iceberg.

You can never get too bored with this because the Playstation Vita allows connectivity among other players socially and for added fun, it is packed with two cameras, which is great for taking pictures and can be great for some augmented reality games just for fun. Then we get to the Cross Platform Play part, that there are some PS3 games allow PSVita owners to continue their progress on the go. For example, pretty soon, Konami will release an update on the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection that lets players continue their MGS2 and MGS3 progress via PSVita.

Sadly though, the PSVita's internal memory is 512MB so it can be somewhat too small to store everything and with that, you might need to spend some cash for some bespoke PSVita Memory Cards ranging from 4GB to 32GB.

However, there are rules:

1) The PSVita has a "one account per console" policy. Memory Cards are linked to PSN accounts but owners can use memory cards in PSVita to which the account is attached.

2) Vita owners would have to format their data and reset factory settings in order to sign in with a different account.

3) In-game trophies can only be earned on the system the game was started. If you play a game with another PSVita, you may not earn trophies.

4) Backup files can be possible to a PS3 or PC but data saved to the Vita game card cannot be backed up.

5) Screenshots can be take by pressing the power button and the power button simultaneously.

6) Charge times will be 2 hours and 40 minutes. Battery life will be around 3-5 hours for gameplay

7) The PSVita supports 18 languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, and others.

My comment:
I never heard everything about Sony's next generation portable but the "one account per console" policy seems to be somewhat very harsh. Even though that this one's region-free, and it provides freedom to play PSP games no matter which language is this game, especially Japanese, you should be careful about the "one account per console" policy.

Over the moments in Japan, we experienced about limited edition PSP games in the market that features figures, especially most are Nendoroids and figmas. Do we think that the PSVita will have a very different experience? Not sure but be patient.

The PSVita has nothing wrong with it but there's no heart. It's like it was engineered by science and this would have been a proper gentleman's new hand held console.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Apple's iPhone 4S coming to Smart this December 16

iPhone 4S


Smart Communications, one of the finest telecommunications brands in the Philippines, will be the exclusive telecom to bring out Apple's new iPhone 4S this December 16! The announcement came at the official site of Smart.

Love the iPhone 4S but you're still on SMART? That's your one!

Saturday, October 15, 2011

iPhone 4S

Apple iPhone 4S

The pride of Apple, the iPhone 4 just underwent its first mid-life update as the new iPhone 4S. It's better but does it matter? Let's see...

Picking up where the previous iPhone 4 left off, this new 4S has some of its good features that some people would adore this updated version. First off, there's Siri. So who is Siri? Think of Siri as your personal assistant on the go. You can use Siri when you want to ask something such as knowing what time it is, set a reminder on your calendar, ask for directions, almost anything. Siri knows almost everything as if you're being helped by someone. It would be generous to ask Siri for help but it would be best to know how to use the iPhone 4S by yourself. If you're stuck, Siri is there to help.

The iPhone 4S is the first to equipped with the all new iOS5 operating system and this new system has loads of new features such as Notification Center, iMessage, Twitter integration, Reminders, Newstand, and now you can take full advantage of the all new iCloud feature. The new iCloud feature allows you to store songs, movies, photos, and more, providing all-access on all devices.

What's more, this one has a dual-core A5 chip that provides two times the power, seven times the graphics, making the most out of its powerful chip that provides the best battery life, faster response, and impressive graphics that makes playing games more vivid.

This phone has advanced optics with custom lens, larger aptitude, and a sensor to provide more lively yet powerful photo shooting and you can record videos in amazing 1080p HD so when you upload them on Youtube, you might shock the world with fame with perfect sound, perfect picture, perfect quality. Well, almost perfect...

My Comment:
The iPhone 4S may be the minor update to the iPhone 4 but I think this new phone looks cool if you're a first-timer who has no knowledge to iPhone models yet. Some seasoned iPhone users may have to think twice about buying the new iPhone 4S or wait for something special. It maybe somewhat a lacking force but this iPhone 4S has a 60% chance to succeed against the Androids. The odds are somewhat made me sad...

Friday, October 14, 2011

OH MY GOD! Tomtom stops selling Top Gear Limited Edition Navi!

Tomtom Go Live Top Gear


Well, this looks embarrassing. The Top Gear-Tomtom collaboration resulted BBC violated its contract. It's too late now. About 54,000 Tomtom Go Live Top Gear limited edition models were made and shipped through stores days before BBC revealed their biggest mistake.

What's the biggest mistake? They violated something from the contract. It's Section 15, Article 4, Paragraph 7. It says that “Those working on consumer programs must take particular care not to endorse any product or service which could be covered in the programs on which they work and they should have no commercial or other links which could appear to influence their BBC work”.

As of now, Tomtom ceases production of the Tomtom Go Live Top Gear limited edition navigation systems and it no longer allow Tomtom users to download the "Jeremy Clarkson Voice Pack". The proceeds from these sales will go to BBC's Children in Need and a charitable donation to Tomtom.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Get treated as a "master" of the road


Back in May 26, 2011, MAPLUS PORTABLE NAVI 3 unveiled a special Fate Stay Night Kisekae Pack for drivers who wanted to be treated as "masters" with the special Fate Stay Night packs available on MAPLUS PORTABLE NAVI 3. Choose between Saber (CV: Ayako Kawasumi) or Rin Tohsaka (CV: Kana Ueda) and once you hit the road with either one of those characters of the hit video game and anime, Fate Stay Night.

Let's see if you can "master" the highway with a little help from either Saber or Rin Tohsaka...

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Next Generation PSP is called Playstation Vita

PSVita (Pre-Production Model shown)


Ahead from the E3 2011 world premiere, Sony unveiled the Playstation Vita, the next generation portable gaming system that follows the footsteps of the Playstation Portable.

Check out the video:



Those cool new features really wow us.

With the release date remain unknown for now, the special preview takes place at the E3 2011 this June 7 to 9.

Does it meet our expectations?

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

LOVE IT! World's first augmented reality navigation system!

World's first AR navi system


The world's first augmented reality navigation system debuted on the Pioneer Carrozzeria Cyber Navi on May 2011 and schedule for Japanese sales late this month!

Scoop:

We're getting anxious because only the techie Japanese drivers are welcomed to savor the world's first AR Navigation system.

Check more at:

Saturday, April 23, 2011

The "One Piece" navi for adventurous pirate drivers

Dinos One Piece Car Navi


Get lost no more with the heroic Straw Hat Pirates!

Dinos announced a special One Piece navigation system packed with the Straw Hat Pirates, helping you to guide your way on your next destination. If you want to go somewhere at the park, shortcuts to your office building, going at the restaurant, or you want a family vacation in Japan, the Straw Hat Pirates are ready to help you!


Nami will lead your way via turn-by-turn navigation while Luffy and Chopper guide you on the navigation system's options!

QUICK ADVICE: Do you have a JDM Nissan Serena C26? Is it audioless? Audio but no navigation attached? You come to the right tool for a very limited time. This One Piece Navi looks great with your Serena C26 because the anime One Piece made a team up with the Nissan Serena C26 last year...

Nissan Serena C26 with One Piece

Sunday, February 27, 2011

3DS

Nintendo 3DS

On sale in Japan since February 26, 2011, later on in North America and Europe in late March 2011, the revolutionary glasses-free 3D hand held video game system, the Nintendo 3DS, marks the new genre of portable 3D gaming experience, The Nintendo 3DS is the world's first portable 3D video game console that brings video games come to life in 3D and yes, this new category will shape up the Japanese video game brand and to bring the coolest appeal to the customers.

The styling of the 3DS derived from its predecessor, the Nintendo DS, to make it more of an enhanced version of the flip top portable video gaming console, A huge change is the addition of an analog stick that made a huge twist in the 3DS. Another thing standard on the 3DS is the new 3D camera, that allows users to photograph everything and watch them come to life in 3D.

What's included in the 3DS is the built-in software made for fun-to-use every time. It even has a Mii Maker to create your own Miis, which is different from creating Miis from your Wii, AR (augmented reality) games, 3DS sound, which allows you to listen to your favorite music and even record your own sounds, Face Raiders, surf the internet, and others that made the 3DS more interesting to handle.

The 3DS is the world's first portable hand held device that features motion sensor and gyro sensor. Moving the 3DS anywhere you want is like the same way you did from a Wii remote! Just be careful not to pull some epic fails on this feature!

The Nintendo 3DS not only plays 3DS exclusive games but also allows backwards compatibility, allowing the will to play almost all existing DS titles (except Guitar Hero), including Pokemon Black and White versions!

List of 3DS exclusive titles include Super Street Fighter IV, PES/Winning Eleven, and Ridge Racer are finally sold separately by the time the 3DS is here. Other titles such as Biohazard/Resident Evil: The Mercenaries, Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater, Legend of Zelda, and other 3DS exclusive games may soon follow. As for now, feel free to enjoy the rich lineup of 3DS titles and see if which 3DS game best fits you. A lot of Japanese 3DS first timers must have pick the Professor Layton game and even the Ridge Racer 3D game. This must be the start of something new...

Those who are in the US and Europe may have to wait 'till late March and when that happens, it will be a great pasalubong for the kids.

WHAT'S GREAT: 3D, borrowed some features from the DSi, create your own Mii, analog stick, motion sensor, and backwards capability.

WHAT'S NOT SO GREAT: Pricing starts at about 25,000 Japanese Yen, $250 or about 15,000 Philippine Pesos when it arrives. Two colors; Blue and Black

Official Site:

Japanese: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/index.html

English: http://www.nintendo.com/3ds

French: http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/fr/

Spanish: http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/es/

Friday, January 28, 2011

The next PSP?

Sony NGP Concept


At the 2011 PlayStation Meeting since January 27, 2011, the exact date when Oreimo Portable and Majutsu no Index PSP are on sale, Sony announced more on the next-generation PSP codenamed NGP.

NGP, or Next Generation Portable, previews the next generation of PSP, and it will rival against the upcoming Nintendo 3DS.

Scoop:

Although details of the NGP remain slim, we just have to wait further. Let's wait 'till E3 2011, gamescom 2011, or Tokyo Game Show 2011 to delve deeper about the NGP Concept.

Photo: Sony

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Let "Biribiri" and "Judgment Desu No" lead your way...



In tradition of MAPLUS Portable Navi 3's collaboration with the finest anime series for the special "Kisekae Pack" such as Hayate the Combat Butler 2nd Season, Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex, Macross F, and Eden of the East, the special To Aru Kagaku no Railgun "Kisekae Pack" adds "Biribiri" and "Judgment Desu No" to the Maplus 3.

With the choice between Mikoto Misaka (CV: Rina Satou) and Kuroko Shirai (CV: Satomi Arai), this special pack gives the Maplus 3 fully charged like a railgun!

I'm sure most JDM drivers reside in Japan got their PSP and the Maplus 3 ready to have the railgun fully charged. If I said Railgun, we say it's Biribiri and Judgment Desu No!

More Info (Japanese):

Thursday, September 30, 2010

3DS coming in 1st Quarter 2011?!

Recent news flying around from the guys at Nintendo at they will be launching the much-awaited Nintendo 3DS early next year.


I'm really preparing for this! With the launch date coming early 2011, and tons of new 3DS exclusive games, including Snake Eater (originally on PS2, now revised for 3DS), I'm sure most Nintendo fans will get into that. It will come this year! Now all it needs is some 3DS version of Loveplus as other otakus speak.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Eh? Blackberry takes on the iPad?

Recently, I picked up some news that Blackberry, famous for their cellphone range, launched their take on the fastest-selling Apple iPad with the new Blackberry PlayBook.


Slated for sale next year, will this new gadget be a hit against the iPad? I think not because my first dent will be the sizing. The Apple iPad's screen is way bigger than the Blackberry PlayBook.

Guess I won't be expecting to see it when it arrives next year. I'll go stick with the iPad because this is way better.

Friday, September 10, 2010

iPod Nano Mk.VI

The sixth-generation iPod Nano


The iPod Nano of the new decade is now changed and its no longer more similar to the classic iPod. The new sixth-generation iPod Nano is now an iPod Touch with a shape of the iPod Shuffle, as part of the new iPod range, consisting of the 4th-generation iPod Touch (now with the camera), and the new 4th-generation iPod Shuffle which goes retro but with the new voice recognition feature.

What impresses the new iPod Nano is the new touch screen feature. I think this new feature borrowed some aspects of the iPod touch but the size makes it eccentric. What makes it on this size, this iPod Nano is now fully focused on playing music. With the lack of the video camera feature, voice recorder, and video playback, this would be rather disappointing.

This new iPod Nano is not my type, unless if someone had it with their old iPod Shuffle may be ready to get their hands on the new iPod Nano. For this iPod claimed as "the iPod Touch look with the iPod Shuffle size", this would be the cutest of the iPod range. Most tech-savvy girls are welcomed to purchase this cute gadget and put some of their favorite songs and enjoy their music trip.

Can this new iPod Nano be a hit? Let's pray that Power Mac Center, the official Apple retailer in the Philippines, will sell these.

Photo: Apple Inc.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

iPod Touch (Fourth-generation)

Apple iPod Touch (4th Generation)

With the introduction of the iPad and the iPhone 4, our favorite fun-loving Apple iPod Touch made its full-model change and this will be called the Apple iPod Touch 4.

Why this iPod Touch reached its fourth-generation model? In this model, the iPod Touch can now do things the same as the iPhone 4, such as the new FaceTime feature. This feature does the same trick as the iPhone, you can do a little talk with your pals face to face thanks to the new camera feature, for the first time attached on this model. This app makes video calling at its finest. Also new to the iPod Touch 4 is the new retina display, which brings the most clearest view to this wonderful handheld gadget. From webpages, games, apps, and more, this display will shock you with excitement.

If you want to capture videos in High-Definition, there's an app for that. The new iPod Touch 4 now comes with the HD video camera, which allows you to snap photos and HD video that you can wow them when you send them by Facebook, YouTube, and others. This iPod is way better than my old iPod Touch.

My comment:
This iPod Touch is even better than my old iPod Touch because it now has video call, HD camera, retina display, and more that meets the gadget junkie's eye. With the SRP of $299 - $399 (about 25,000 to 40,000 Pesos), most Apple fans will start saving up some moolah before buying this! I hope this new iPod Touch will be on sale soon at the Power Mac Center, the Philippines' number one Apple retailer.

Photo: Apple Inc.