Alcatel Launches One Touch Jelly Bean Devices, Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Alcatel, one of the longest running global mobile brands, is celebrating their 20th anniversary in the market this year. And what better way to celebrate their anniversary than to flaunt their latest devices in the Philippines!

Previously announced in CES 2013, the Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD, One Touch Idol, and One Touch Idol Ultra, are all now officially available in the Philippines. These devices all sport fantasic displays, multi-core processors, and fantastic cameras. More information after the jump.

Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra

The Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra is one of the world’s thinnest mobile devices. It’s apparently also a hot item today since it appeared in the movie Iron Man 3.

Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra Specifications

OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core Mediatek CPU
Memory: 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, microSD expandable up to 32GB
Display: 4.7” HD 720p (720 x 1280 pixels), AMOLED display, Corning Glass, Oleophobic coating
Camera: 8-megapixel main camera with autofocus & LED flash, 1.3-megapixel front camera
Connectivity: GSM Quadband (850/900/1800/1900), EAP, UMTS 900/2100 and 850/1900, 850/2100, 3G data up to 7.2Mbps DL and 5.76Mbps UL, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS with AGPS, Bluetooth 4.0 A2DP
Battery: 1800mAh
Dimensions: 134.4 x 68.5 x 6.45mm
Features: Micro SIM
Price: P14,990
Alcatel One Touch Idol

The Alcatel One Touch Idol is one of the two devices to have a dual-SIM configuration in their latest lineup. It also has a sleek metallic finish and a clean qHD display.

Alcatel One Touch Idol Specifications

OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Processor: 1GHz dual-core MTK 6577+ processor
Memory: 1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage, microSD expandable up to 32GB (single-SIM version only)
Display: 4.7-inch qHD display (540 x 960 resolution), black crystal lens, Dragontrail Glass technology, oleophobic coating feature
Camera: 8-megapixel camera with autofocus & LED flash, 2-megapixel front camera
Connectivity: GSM Quadband (850/900/1800/1900), EAP, UMTS 900/2100 and 850/1900/2100, 3G data up to 7.2Mbps DL and 5.76Mbps UL
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS with AGPS, Bluetooth 4.0 A2DP
Battery: 1800mAh
Dimensions: 133 x 67.5 x 7.9 mm
Features: MicroSIM and dual-SIM versions available
Price: P11,990

Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD

The Scribe HD is Alcatel’s answer to the current market’s phablets. Personally for me it’s their answer to the Samsung Galaxy Note II (it has S Note-ish features, sans the built-in S Pen), and cheaper too. It’s also the company’s only quad-core device that appeared in this launch.

Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD Specifications

OS: Android Jelly Bean 4.1
Processor: 1.2GHz quad-core Mediatek processor
Memory: 1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage, microSD expandable up to 32GB
Display: 5-inch IPS HD display (720×1280 resolution), black crystal lens, Dragontrail Glass technology, oleophobic coating feature
Camera: 8-megapixel main camera with autofocus & LED flash, 1.3-megapixel camera, FHD video 1080p recording
Connectivity:GSM Quadband (850/900/1800/1900), EAP, UMTS 900/2100 and 850/1900/2100
3G data up to 42Mbps DL and 11Mbps UL, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi display, GPS with AGPS, Bluetooth 4.0 A2DP
Battery: 2500mAh
Dimensions: 144 x 75 x 8.5mm
Features: MicroSIM and dual-SIM versions available
Price: P13,490

Other devices launched in the event include the One Touch Scribe Easy, the Glory 2, the Inspire 2, the Sapphire 2, and the One Touch Tab 7 HD.

With everything that we saw in this event considered, Alcatel is definitely doing things right: They’re producing quality devices at very competitive prices (their most  expensive device is hovering at the P15k mark; other local brands with the same specs but with lower build quality more or less sport the same price) and has promised to consistently keep their products’ quality.

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Alcatel Launches One Touch Jelly Bean Devices, Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Gunbound"s 10th Year Anniversary Marks New Season

How many games are still running after 10 years? Well, count Gunbound in.

Everything changes as time goes by. The trend of the game market isn’t any different. More sensational and abusive games are getting more and more players. In the world, Gunbound has been writing the history of  casual gaming for 10 years. Over 300,000 players are still having constant affection for Gunbound and are enjoying playing it. This is one proof that Gunbound is still among the best casual MMOs.

Online Shooting Game Gunbound – Easy, Familiar and Strategical

Gunbound means unlimited battle among one-seater weapons called “Mobiles”. The battlefield is the planet Lond and its 7 moons. About 30 mobiles are available in-game and are characterized and optimized in each region of Lond. Your avatar will sit on the “Mobile” and shoot opponents with missiles, lasers, cannons, and more. If you kill all enemies, you win!

As it is, Gunbound is simple and easy to learn and play. Just push the space bar and release. Learning how to play a game has never been this easy. Even your PC specifications will not be that big a deal when you are playing Gunbound because the game is not graphics-intensive. Charming mobiles, avatars and user interface are great points to enjoy this game. They will make you feel more familiar with Gunbound.

But you must not miss strategic plays! Angles, winds, moon disks; each map and various features of mobiles should be utilized in the planet Lond. Various tactics are hidden in the game and it is up to you to discover your play style. If you know how to combine the abilities of avatars and pets, you must be one of the absolute warriors of Gunbound.

Gunbound Season 3 Comes to Celebrate 10th Anniversary

Starting with the BGM update on Aug. 7th, 2nd grand update is scheduled on Aug. 21st. New image logo and icon for new season are released. Also, the in-game UI is redecorated more attractively.

This is, of course, not the end. A new server “Team Battle” is upcoming. There would also be a new story of confrontation between Observador and Dark Observador. Probably, it will be one great fun of this grand update.

Furthermore, amusing game events (Aug. 7 to Sep. 4) are prepared to celebrate the new start of Season 3.
Do not hesitate to join this new start and be a Gunbound player.

Editor’s note: This was a press release from Softnyx and was heavily edited for grammar.

Gunbound"s 10th Year Anniversary Marks New Season