Showing posts with label Cloudfone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cloudfone. Show all posts

Friday, 11 August 2017

CloudFone Lite Senior Phone Price is Php 799 : For Our Dear Grandmas and Grandpas

Last week, as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility Give-Back Project, our friends from CloudFone held a Peace of Mind Activity where they gave 20 senior patients at the Martinez Memorial Hospital in Caloocan City free Lite Senior phones that they can use to stay in touch with their loved ones.

At the event, CellPrime executive showed how the phones' unique S.O.S. Button can help people seek help during medical emergencies or times of distress. Pressing the button automatically activates an alarm, sends emergency text messages, and calls up to five pre-assigned contacts.

"In a non-life threatening situation, you can always text or call someone. But if the situation is life threatening, you may not have the time or even the ability to turn on your phone, unlock the screen and look for a number to call. You’re not even sure if those you call can respond fast enough to help you. The S.O.S. Button in the CloudFone Lite Senior can take care of all that and more," shared Mr. CellPrime COO, Mr. Jaime Alcantara.


Mrs. Dominga Martin, 71, was one of the grandmas to receive a CloudFone Lite Senior phone.

She recalled her difficulty in getting help when she accidentally slipped while at home. She also shared about an instance when she was trying to ask for help when she was held up and robbed of her money during a trip in the city.

With her new CloudFone Lite Senior phone, Lola Dominga can have peace of mind that her loved ones will only be a press of a button away should she require help and assistance.

Our friends from CellPrime handing their Lite Senior Phones to grandpas and grandmas at Martinez Memorial Hospital in Caloocan City.

Cloudfone Lite Senior was developed by the Proudly-Pinoy company within a span of one and a half years before launching the device in June 2017. They took into account how they could make available technologies more useful to seniors.


Mr. Ray Caguin, CloudFone Group Brand Manager, expounded, "Here in the Philippines, a feature phone like the Cloudfone Lite Senior is a volume driver, meaning many people still look for this kind of phone. For every niche market, we want to develop something awesome for the Filipino customer and we make sure that the development of each feature in every phone is given enough time and thought, so we can reach that goal to be awesome. For the senior segment, we believe that the S.O.S. button is awesome because it serves as a lifeline to your family and loved ones."

Mr. NiƱo Mendoza - CloudFone Chief Strategy Officer, Ms. Tess Tiu-Cloudfone Chief Finance Officer, Mr. Azer Villola- CloudFone Chief Product Officer, Mr. Joey Oreta- CloudFone Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Jaime Alcantara- CloudFone Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Bradford Martinez - Martinez Memorial Hospital Board Member, and Dr. Elizabeth Del Rio - Martinez Memorial Hospital Chief Operating Officer - at the CloudFone 'Peace of Mind' Activity.

CloudFone Lite Senior Phone
CloudFone Lite Senior Bar version's SOS button is located at the back, beside the camera.

Available in Candybar and Flip versions, the CloudFone Lite Senior Phone has basic functionality including the ability to send text messages and make calls. Both models also have a colored display to deliver a more enjoyable mobile experience.

CloudFone Lite Senior Phone Flip

"When Cloudfone explained to me the features, I liked it. I explained to the recipients about the advantages in cases of accidents and distress. Ang galing. If I had that kind of phone when I had an accident, this phone could have helped. Maganda ito," shared Martinez Memorial Hospital’s COO, Dr. Elizabeth Martinez Del Rio.

Suitable for users aged 60 and above, the Cloudfone Lite Senior Bar and Cloudfone Lite Senior Flip are now available all all CloudFone trade channels for only Php 799 and Php 1,299 respectively.

Tuesday, 11 July 2017

CloudFone Excite Prime 2 Pro Has Dual Camera for 2X Lossless Zoom

Local handset brand CloudFone has a number of exciting new Android smartphones that are set to be launched within the next few months. Many of these devices are metal-clad and have stellar imaging capabilities.

CloudFone Excite Prime 2 Pro is one of these amazing new models.

I got to play with the device when the people behind the brand took me as well as some of my friends from the local tech media on a helicopter ride to Mabalacat, Pampanga to experience race car driving at the Clark International Speedway last July 4, 2017.


Off hand, I'd say that if the company can price this below Php 10,000, it'd be one that's worth recommending to millennials and mobile photography enthusiasts alike.

As of writing, the phone's official pricing details and exact release date have yet to be disclosed by the company. If you're interested in this model, kindly stay tuned for updates.


Just from looking at these images, it's obvious that one of the main strengths of this model is its stunning looks. Let me tell you: It looks even better in flesh.


This slim and slick shell is crafted from anodized aluminum (which comes in a number of classy colors including Red and Gold) and has antenna bands at the back that are reminiscent of what you'll find on the far more expensive Apple iPhone 7 Plus.


CloudFone Excite Prime 2 Pro, however, is hardly 'all looks no substance'. It has other key features both on the outside and in the inside that are just as awesome.


The handset sports a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display that's protected by 2.5D Curved Glass, which meets seamlessly with the shell to give a reassuring feel in the hand.

Under the hood, Excite Prime 2 Pro runs its Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with a 64-Bit Octa Core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex A53 and Adreno 505 GPU based Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage that you can easily beef up using the dedicated microSD card slot. That's right, no need to compromise Dual SIM capability should you want to expand storage.


On top of all these amazing features, the true highlight of CloudFone Excite Prime 2 is its Dual Rear Camera module, which gives this cameraphone true 2X lossless zoom capability, which comes in handy when you can't go too near a subject to get a more interesting or better looking shot.


This is made possible by the secondary 8 MegaPixel optic, which has a different focal length from the main 13 MegaPixel f/2.0 lens.


The Dual Camera set-up likewise features Super Pixel Mode and Portrait Mode, which delivers interesting bokeh or depth of field effects where the subject in focus has a background that's beautifully blurred.


Consumers who love to take selfies should also find the phone's 20 MegaPixel front facing camera with Sony IMX376 sensor a joy to use in various lighting condition. This shooter also benefits from the selfie-centric Beautification software that comes pre-installed in the device.

For added protection, this release is equipped with a Fingerprint Scanner at the back, which provides another layer of security and allows the user to quickly unlock the interface with but a touch of a finger.

Powered by a non-removable 3,000 mAh Li-Ion battery pack and supporting 4G LTE connectivity, the feature-packed CloudFone Excite Prime 2 Pro represents the local brand's stellar efforts give Filipino consumers great value for money products that deliver an awesome mobile experience in this digital age.

Tuesday, 4 July 2017

CloudFone Excite Prime 2 Price is Php 5,999, Has Good Specs and 'Awesome' Selfie Camera

Earlier today - July 4, 2017, courtesy of our friends from local handset company CloudFone, I - along with my tech blogger buds and members of the media - rode a helicopter from NAIA compound all the way to Mabalacat, Pampanga to get a memorable race car experience at Clark International Speedway. (I'll talk about this experience more extensively in a separate post; For now, if you're interested, you may check out photos in my Instagram and Facebook accounts. Thanks!)

The unique theme of this tech event is inspired by the top-notch features CloudFone handsets that excite consumers - similar to the feeling you'll get when riding a chopper through the clouds and over the sea - and give them an awesome overall experience - just like the thrill of riding a top-caliber race car.

Following the extreme activities, CloudFone reps took the opportunity announce their latest campaign slogan 'You Deserve Awesome Selfies' and in line with it, unveiled two new selfie-centric midrange Android Smartphones.


Donning an official suggested retail price of Php 5,999, CloudFone Excite Prime 2 - shown in these photos - is the more affordable of two models but it's just as interesting and feature-packed.


Having played with the handset, I'd say this model has three main strengths or key selling points.


The first one would have to be its design and build.

As you can see in these images, CloudFone Excite Prime 2 flaunts a very slim form factor making it easy to hold and keep in the pocket.


The phone's shell is crafted from aluminum and has chrome-plated accents, which makes the device look elegant and opulent when viewed both up-close and from a afar.


Having a real metal shell also makes the smartphone more durable or more resilient to the knocks and bumps of daily use.


The second thing that's great about this release are its imaging capabilities.


The phone's 13 MegaPixel autofocus camera features a 5-Element-Lens, a wide f/2.0 aperture, and a Sony IMX135 sensor, which performs well in low light conditions. You can rely on this camera to deliver pretty clear shots even when you use it indoor or with artificial lighting.

The rear likewise supports Super Pixel Mode and Portrait Mode, which gives you interesting bokeh or depth of field effects where the subject's background is beautifully blurred.

CloudFone's move to focus on smartphones that deliver awesome selfies means that they'd have to give their new releases good front-facing camera and the Excite Prime 2 certainly has that.


This handset's 8 MegaPixel front-facing camera, which is located above the 5.5-inch HD IPS display panel, features the company's software innovations including a new camera interface reminiscent of what's on the iPhone as well as screen flash that comes in handy in low light situations.


The camera software also includes a built-in multi-level Beauty Mode, which instantly evens out the user's skin-tone and enhances good facial features to deliver selfies that are ready for sharing on social networking sites.


The third thing that I like about this model is its decent set of internal technical specifications -- given the phone's price, of course.


Under the hood, CloudFone Excite Prime 2 runs its heavily customized Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with a MediaTek MT6737 processor that incorporates four ARM Cortex A53 cores and a Mali-T720 GPU. This chipset is complemented by 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage for all your photos and videos.


CloudFone Excite Prime 2's set of innards give it an Antutu Benchmark Score of 27,712 when we ran the test after the phone's unveiling. This score pretty much reflects the rather smooth overall mobile experience that the handset delivers; Touch response is good and you'll experience rather stutter-free multitasking experience.


3D gaming experience will be decent on titles that aren't so taxing on resources. Otherwise, you'll get what you can expect from an Android smartphone in this price echelon. Here's the phone's Manhattan 3.1 frame rate score.


CloudFone Excite Prime 2 will be available at all CloudFone kiosks and partner outlets across the country within July 2017. It will be available in a number of colors, including Gold, which I featured in this entry. Overall, if you're currently on the look-out for a sub-Php 10,000 selfie-centric Android phone with good design and decent specs, you might want to include this one in your list of devices to check out.

Sunday, 30 April 2017

Top Android Smartphones Priced Under Php 3,000 : 2016 to 2017 Models

If you're a mobile consumer here in the Philippines who's currently tight on budget but is keen on getting a new smartphone or if you're looking for an affordable secondary handset to be your daily companion, we made this list for you.

Best Android Smartphones Below Php 3,000

Here are several 2016 to early 2017 Android smartphones that are priced less than Php 3,000 but have features and technical specifications, which should be enough to allow them to deliver a pretty decent mobile experience. Let's go through them one by one.

Cherry Mobile Flare J2s - Php 2,999

Cherry Mobile Flare J2s
What's special about this model are the extremely thin side bezels framing the display - making it more visually appealing - as well as the relatively big battery pack.

5-inch 854 x 480 pixels qHD IPS Display
8 MegaPixel autofocus camera with LED flash
5 MegaPixel front facing camera
1.2 GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6580 processor
1 GB of RAM
8 GB of ROM
microSD card memory expansion slot
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G HSPA+
Dual SIM Dual Standby (Regular Mini + Regular Mini)
Removable 2,500 mAh Li-Ion battery pack

Cherry Mobile Flare HD 3 - Php 2,999

Cherry Mobile Flare HD 3
Not only does this model run on the new Android 7.0 Nougat operating system but it also has a high-definition display and a 5MP selfie cam with soft LED flash!

5-inch HD 1280 x 720 pixels IPS Display
8 MegaPixel autofocus camera with LED flash
5 MegaPixel front facing camera with Soft LED flash
1.2 GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6580 processor
1 GB of RAM
8 GB of ROM
microSD card memory expansion slot
Android 7.0 Nougat
WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G HSPA+
Dual SIM Dual Standby (micro + micro)
Removable 2,000 mAh Li-Ion battery pack

CloudFone Thrill HD - Php 2,999

CloudFone Thrill HD
This model continues to do well in the market thanks to its attractive design as well as its sleek and durable real metal back plate.

5-inch 1280 x 720 pixels HD IPS Display
8 MegaPixel autofocus camera with LED flash
2 MegaPixel front facing camera
1.2 GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6580 processor
1 GB of RAM
8 GB of ROM
microSD card memory expansion slot
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G HSPA+
Dual SIM Dual Standby (Regular Mini + micro)
Removable 2,000 mAh Li-Ion battery pack

Starmobile Play Boost - Php 2,790

Starmobile Play Boost
One of the best-value handsets by Starmobile, the Play Boost comes with free monthly data allocation from Smart Prepaid.

5-inch 854 x 480 pixels qHD IPS Display
8 MegaPixel autofocus camera with LED flash
2 MegaPixel front facing camera
1.2 GHz Quad Core Spreadtrum 7731C processor
1 GB of RAM
8 GB of ROM
microSD card memory expansion slot
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G HSPA+
Dual SIM Dual Standby (micro + micro)
Removable 2,000 mAh Li-Ion battery pack

MyPhone My87 DTV - Php 2,999

MyPhone My87 DTV
Currently one of the best-selling handsets from MyPhone, My87 DTV offers a hodge-podge of cool features, including DTV functionality, a 64-Bit processor, and a relatively big battery.

5-inch 1280 x 720 pixels HD IPS Display
Digital TV functionality
13 MegaPixel autofocus camera with LED flash
5 MegaPixel front facing camera
64-Bit 1.2 GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6753 processor
1 GB of RAM
8 GB of ROM
microSD card memory expansion slot
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G HSPA+
Dual SIM Dual Standby (micro + micro)
Removable 2,500 mAh Li-Ion battery pack

MyPhone My87 DTV - Php 2,999

Cherry Mobile Flare A1
The best thing about this wallet-friendly Flare model is its 8MP rear cam with phase detection autofocus and back-side illuminated sensor for enhanced low-light performance.

5-inch 1280 x 720 pixels HD IPS Display
8 MegaPixel PDAF camera with LED flash, BSI
2 MegaPixel front facing camera
64-Bit 1.2 GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6753M processor
1 GB of RAM
8 GB of ROM
microSD card memory expansion slot
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G HSPA+
Dual SIM Dual Standby (micro + micro)
Removable 2,200 mAh Li-Ion battery pack

Alright! These are our recommended Android smartphones priced under Php 3,000 that are now available here in the Philippines. Which one do you think is ideal for you? Let us know your thoughts via our FB comments section below.