{"id":1291,"date":"2013-07-29T13:03:29","date_gmt":"2013-07-29T05:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=1291"},"modified":"2013-07-29T13:03:29","modified_gmt":"2013-07-29T05:03:29","slug":"globe-responds-to-growing-demand-for-affordable-smartphones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2013\/07\/29\/globe-responds-to-growing-demand-for-affordable-smartphones\/","title":{"rendered":"Globe responds to growing demand for affordable smartphones"},"content":{"rendered":"

Responding to the growing demand for affordable smartphones in the country, Globe Telecom unveiled its most extensive array of device offerings all available for free at Plan 499.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"BlackBerry<\/a>

BlackBerry 9320<\/p><\/div>\n

For as low as P499 monthly, subscribers can avail of a free device of their choice under the telco\u2019s suite of fully-customizable postpaid plans, ranging from Android devices Samsung Galaxy S Duos or CloudFone 501D, Windows phones Nokia Lumia 520 or Huawei Ascend W1, a BlackBerry 9320, or a CloudPad and CloudFone 352g bundle.<\/p>\n

Android enthusiasts can take advantage of the extensive Android app community with the Samsung Galaxy S Duos which has a large 4-inch screen display that can comfortably accommodate web pages, long e-mails, detailed photos, and videos, or the CloudFone 501D which has a 5\u201d WVGA Touchscreen and a 5MP camera powered by a 1GHz dual core processor.<\/p>\n

\"CloudPad<\/a>

CloudPad 705w<\/p><\/div>\n

Powered by Windows Phone 8, the Nokia Lumia 520 comes with exclusive digital lenses, a 1GHz dual core processor, 4-inch WVGA display touchscreen, and 5MP. Huawei Ascend W1 is Huawei\u2019s first Windows Phone 8 smartphone that features a 4-inch touchscreen, a 4 GB internal storage expandable up to 32 GB via microSD, and 5 MP rear camera and VGA front camera. These handsets will appeal to Windows users who want their phones to be both work and productivity tools.<\/p>\n

Aside from worry-free messaging and e-mailing, the BlackBerry Curve 9320 also boasts of its Mobile Hotspot support which allows users to share mobile data connection with up to 5 Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Its integrated camera includes a flash and supports video recording, and pictures can also be tagged with their location using its built-in GPS.<\/p>\n

Subscribers can also avail of the best Globe tablet and phone available for free at Plan 499 with the CloudFone 352g which has a 3.5-inch HVGA capacitive display and a 2MP front camera powered by a 1GHz single-core processor, and the CloudPad runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, has a 2MP rear camera, and powered by a 1.0 GHz dual-core processor.<\/p>\n

Subscribers are also eligible to enroll to Globe Gadget Care, a mobile phone protection program that safeguards gadgets against theft and accidental damage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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