16 November, 2011

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LG Optimus 2X Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread Update Out Now! LGP990 V20e Firmware Upgrade Confirmed!

Posted: 16 Nov 2011 07:56 AM PST

I've confirmed it myself.


I've just upgraded my formerly-Froyo-running LG Optimus 2X to Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread V20e software version. And I'm loving the phone twice as much now.

I got the update via LG PC Suite.


I just connected my phone to my PC via USB, ran LG PC Suite, clicked on Check for Software Updates button and got the notification.


Clicking on the Yes button instantly launches LG Mobile Support Tool where you can Start Updating.


Android 2.3.4 Software Update file pack for LG Optimus 2X weighs around 215.15 MB.


Just make sure your phone is connected to the PC via USB throughout the whole software update process. It will restart once done.

There you go. I hope you find this helpful, fellow LG Optimus 2X owners. Upgrade your phone now! (I'm loving the home-button-plus-power-button Screen Capture and the sleeker UI.)

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Plants vs. Zombies - Not Losing Steam?! Still Going Strong! What's the Secret?

Posted: 16 Nov 2011 04:39 AM PST

Based on data gathered by Google Insights for Search from the last 12 months, interest in the keyword related to PopCap's aging Plants vs. Zombies - which translates to interest in the game itself - remains very high worldwide even in the face of serious competition from popular games like Angry Birds and its 3 other versions.


In fact, surprisingly, interest in the 2-year-old game isn't just sustained but is also growing steadily as clearly shown in this graph:


Credit: Google Insights for Search

From around 65% interest in the keyword in February 2011, interest in Plants vs. Zombies approaches 95% as of writing.

So what's the secret behind Plants vs. Zombies' continuous success?

I speculate that it's because of PopCap's early recognition of the growing dominance of mobile platforms like iOS and Android. Plants vs. Zombies is actually in that first batch of PC games to have a version that runs on Apple's iOS for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad and on Android. To date, PopCap continues to target mobile platforms that just yesterday, it launched a version of Plants vs. Zombies for Kindle Fire.

For the very few who haven't played the game: Download Plants vs. Zombies and if you wish so, learn Plants vs. Zombies Cheats via the links.

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BlackBerry Curve 9380 Philippines Price, Specs, Photos

Posted: 16 Nov 2011 12:56 AM PST

Finally, a full touchscreen BlackBerry Curve handset!


BlackBerry Curve 9380 delivers the powerful social networking featues, ease-of-use and smaller footprint that distinguish the BB Curve family, while also offering users the choice of a larger display and an all-touch design.


Finely crafted BlackBerry Curve 9380 is the first full touchscreen smartphone in the BlackBerry Curve family. It features a responsive and brilliant 3.2-inch display and comes with preinstalled social networking apps that all BB fans have grown to love, including BBM (BlackBerry Messenger), Facebook for BlackBerry, Twitter for BlackBerry and the new Social Feeds app, that offer a fun and smoothly integrated mobile experience. The stylish handset also flaunts a 5 MegaPixel camera with flash and video recording, which allows users to easily capture and share moments with family and friends.


Given that BlackBerry Curve 9360 has just been released in the Philippines, I'm expecting BB Curve 9380 to reach our shores by Q1 2012. No official word yet from RIM on its SRP but my guesstimate is around Php 19,000 to Php 20,000.

TechPinas Smartphone Technical Specs Table (TSTST)
Name BlackBerry Curve 9380
Type Slate Form Factor (Full Touchscreen)
Price Category Midrange
Dimensions109 x 60 x 11.2 mm
Weight 98 grams
Available Colors Black
Operating System BlackBerry 7 OS
Display 3.2 inches (~188 ppi pixel density), 360 x 480 pixels, TFT, capacitive touchscreen
Processor 806 MHz processor
Camera 5 MegaPixels, 2592x1944 pixels with autofocus and LED flash
Video Capture VGA
Audio and Video Playback MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/FLAC- player
- MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player
Ports microUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm audio jack
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, EDR, 3G
Network 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, 3G Network HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 or HSDPA 800 / 1900 / 2100, HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100
Memory 512 MB storage, 512 MB RAM, expandable via microSD, supports up to 32GB
Sensors Accelerometer, Proximity
Battery Li-ion TBA
Uptime Standby of up to 360 hours, Talk time of up to 5 hours 30 minutes
Value-Added Features BBM, Facebook for BlackBerry, Twitter for BlackBerry, Improved Browser
Announcement November 2011
Availability Q1 2012
Price TP Guesstimate - Php 19,000 - 20,000


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LG Optimus Hub Philippines Price, Specs, Photos - Arriving Soon!

Posted: 15 Nov 2011 10:00 PM PST

TechPinas Exclusive!

TP Friends, check this out!


If you loved the best-selling LG Optimus One, then you're sure to feel excited about the imminent release of its follow-up, LG Optimus Hub, in the Philippines!


With technical specifications like an 800 MHz processor, 3.5-inch 320x480 pixels capacitive touchscreen display, 5 MegaPixel autofocus camera, and Wifi, Bluetooth and 3G connectivity support, I'd say LG Optimus Hub running Android 2.3 Gingerbread is at the same upper-midrange category as the popular Samsung Galaxy Ace.

No official word yet from LG Electronics Philippines on this handset's exact release date in the Philippines but I believe it should hit store shelves this December. As for the price, our guesstimate is Php 9,990.

True to our TP tradition, here are the complete technical specs of LG Optimus Hub:

TechPinas Smartphone Technical Specs Table (TSTST)
Name LG Optimus Hub
Type Slate Form Factor (Full Touchscreen)
Price Category Midrange
Dimensions113.4 x 60.8 x 11.9 mm
Weight 123 grams
Available Colors Black, White
Operating System Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Display 3.5 inches (~165 ppi pixel density), 320 x 480 pixels, TFT, capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors
Processor 800 MHz ARM v6 processor, Adreno 200 GPU, Qualcomm MSM7227T chipset
Camera 5 MegaPixels, 2592x1944 pixels, autofocus
Video Capture VGA 24 frames per second
Audio and Video Playback DivX/Xvid/MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player, MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
Ports microUSB 2.0 HS, 3.5 mm audio jack
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP, 3G HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps; HSUPA, 384 Kbps
Network 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, 3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100
Memory 150 MB user available, 512 MB RAM, expandable via microSD, supports up to 32GB, ships with 2GB card
Sensors Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Proximity
Battery 1500 mAh
Uptime TBA
Value-Added Features SNS Integration, Google Services Suite
Announcement TBA
Availability December 2011 or Q1 2012
Price TP Guesstimate - Php 9,990


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