HTC One M8 - now available in the Philippines!

Want to be one of the first to own this newest One from HTC? Read on...

Blackberry OS 10.2.1 update, what's in-store for you

#benteunoarmy OS 10 users of the smartphone Blackberry, are expected to celebrate for the release of the new Blackberry OS update.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2: Twice the Muscle!

Looking for a new digital camera with smart functions and capabilities for 2014? This maybe what you're looking for...

Samsung is not just after the upgrading of their Note line and S Series. This new year of 2014, they finally unveiled a new Galaxy camera… the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Key Features:

• 16MP on ½.3” BSI CMOS sensor
• 21x Optical Zoom
• IOS for less vibration
• 1.6GHz  Quad-core Processor
• 4.8 inch  HD Super Clear Touch LCD
• Smart Mode with 28 pre-set modes
• Supports up to 64GB micro-SD
• Runs Android 4.3
• 2GB Ram
• NFC/ BT 4.0/Wifi
• Multi Motion Video
• 2000mAh Li-ion Battery
• Lighter than Galaxy Camera 1, weighs 283g
• 50GB free cloudstorage from DropBox for 2 years 

'Consumers love the Galaxy Camera, and this next-generation version was designed to improve on the successful predecessor, with upgraded and new features that will enhance the photography experience,' said Myoung Sup Han, Executive Vice President and Head of the Imaging Business Team at Samsung Electronics. "The result is a more powerful and portable device which continues to embrace the public's passion for the social features of smartphones, yet also provides superior image control and quality. We are dedicated to making it easier for more people to achieve great results and with the Galaxy Camera 2's host of creative features, anyone can capture stand out images."

 The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, aims to cater different kinds of shooters. However, cam-phone users may find this a good upgrade to their existing ones, as it has great optical zoom power, that can stand out from other smartphones that have ultra-pixel cameras.

Great for low-light conditions, thanks to the 2.8 Aperture making it good not only for daylight photography. Take pictures in a snap. Upload it directly to your favorite social network site like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. Same goes with the video too, where you can easily upload those videos in Facebook or Youtube.

Since it’s using the Android platform, users will find it an advantage, as they can install apps that are not limited to photo-sharing apps, but also anything they'll find useful.

Bloggers/Media who want to be the first to share snapshots from the events they cover will definitely love this Smart Camera. Since this is still a smart device, they can quickly compose and update their blog site in a flash.

Not sure about the pricing yet, but will update this post once confirmed.

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Trend promotes Online Privacy & Security with “What’s Your Story” Video Contest for Young Filipinos

Want to win cash prizes by making viral videos? Who would say no? 

GoPro launches a HERO3+: more Powerful yet smaller and lighter

Hero3+ Black Edition

GoPro just announced the release of the new GoPro Hero line of video slash camera, the HERO3+, 1st of October 2013 in San Mateo, California. The new line of GoPro HERO cameras boasts a smaller and lighter design which is 20% less from the previous GoPro model, GoPro Hero3. GoPro HERO3+ is also packed with longer battery life which was improved by 30% compared to the older model.

GoPro Hero3+ is loaded with more than a handful improvements from the previous GoPro HERO models, promising an improved lens, better low-light shooting, new video modes and frame rates, plus a new set of accessories that makes it more convenient to use no matter what environment you're to use it for a spin. Truly, with this enhancements and new features, this is the best, most advanced and user-friendly GoPro camera yet.

*“We have used GoPro cameras in some of our biggest productions, like Survivor and The Bible. GoPro has allowed us to capture and share fascinating new perspectives that previously weren’t possible or were too costly, which in the end makes for better story telling. We are always excited to see what GoPro is working on next,” remarks award winning producer, Mark Burnett. 

*“The HERO3+ illustrates GoPro’s commitment to innovation. We took the world’s best-selling ultra compact camera and made it better because we’re relentless in our pursuit of delivering the best possible user experience to our customers. We saw that we could make the HERO3+ significantly smaller and lighter while at the same time increasing battery life 30%. We saw the opportunity to design a sharper lens, so we did it–improving GoPro’s already highly regarded image quality. And we thought up exciting new features like SuperView, which enables the world’s most immersive wide-angle video. These are all features that we as passionate GoPro users want for ourselves, and we’re excited to share them with our customers around the world,” said Nicholas Woodman, Founder and CEO of GoPro.

The new GoPro Hero3+ cameras are available in two variants: The HERO3+ Black Edition and The HERO3+ Silver Edition. These cameras will retail for $399 and $299.99, respectively.

Both GoPro Hero3+ models are loaded with Wifi and can be controlled using GoPro App, which are available for mobile devices

Who is GoPro?

*GoPro makes the world’s best selling and most versatile cameras, enabling people to capture immersive and engaging footage of themselves during their favorite activities. GoPro’s HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras are used collectively by more consumers, professional athletes, and video production professionals than any other camera in the world. Based in San Mateo, California, GoPro’s products are sold in more than 35,000 stores in over 100 countries worldwide and direct via GoPro.com.

*Some parts were Excerpts from GoPro.com

Skullcandy Crusher loaded with BASS YOU CAN FEEL

Last Saturday—September 28, 2013— Rains International Corporation together with its venue partner DC Shoes proudly released  Skullcandy Crusher at its Mall of Asia branch in Pasay City. Full story about the event launch here.

This Crusher headphones is the latest from Skullcandy that offers a different level of listening to its users. Carrying the tag "Bass You can Feel", Crusher headphones The finish no matter what color you choose is perfect whether you go Black, White or even the Red one that pleases our eyes.

Crusher is designed to meet the demands of audio enthusiasts and SC fans. Yet with this new release they keep the signature design and quality of a true Skullycandy audiogear intact. The Skullcandy logos are placed at the upper portion of the headphone to rock them with ease and style. Upon unboxing no special skills required, just plug and play.

Amazing features of Skullcandy Crusher

Sensation55™ Driver

The Sensation55™ is Skullycandy's patent-pending bass extension driver. Through this driver, the Crusher delivers a powerful and realistic bass experience that transforms your audio into bass you can feel.

REX40™ Driver

A custom-tuned REX40™ driver that pillars Supreme Sound. The REX40™ is designed from the ground up by our world-class audio engineering team and delivers an extremely smooth frequency response with minimal distortion - tuned for your playlist.

Built-in Ampli
Before the Crusher amplifier was part of the cord. Now,  the new Skullcandy Crusher's amplifier is powered by a premium battery (AA) and strategically hidden in the ear cup. We were told that the battery can be changed once it wears out, and should accept rechargeable AAs.

Adjustable Bass Control

Skullcandy gives you the freedom to tone the bass up or down thru its sliders located on the left earcup. Controls the intensity of Bass being released and how it vibrates the BASS YOU CAN FEEL.

Auto-On/Off Smart Circuit

No power switch needed. No need to worry about the battery getting drained. Within 10 seconds after you stop the music play or unplug it from the source the power amp turns off. Once it detects the music playing again then it auto starts banging the sound to your ears

Ergonomic Design

Skullcandy's expansive team of engineers used standardized anthropometric data to develop the Crusher's flexibility and clamping pressure. Crusher incorporates dual ear cup articulation and a precise selection of materials to deliver long-lasting comfort without affecting sound quality.

Highly Durable

Crusher uses carefully selected materials both internally and externally that have been tested rigorously to ensure a long-lasting product. Because we optimize the amount of material we use, we are able to create a durable product that is still very lightweight.

Soft Touch Leather Ear Pillows

Our three-panel cushion padding is wrapped in high quality synthetic leather that sits flat, creating a perfect seal around your ears. Enjoy hours of wear time and a perfect noise-isolating seal.

Stashable

Stash and run. Crusher features a foldable hinge design that breaks down to 40 percent its size. Toss it in the included microfiber travel bag, and your headphone is in safekeeping for wherever you take it next.

Detachable Cable

The Crusher's detachable cable serves multiple purposes - it eliminates cable tangling, increases longevity, customizes your look, upgrades your mic and can be used as an AUX cord for other devices.

In-line Mic1 Remote

This single button in-line remote with mic delivers ultimate clarity and functionality with most devices. Control the conversation and your tunes with the simple touch of a button.

Specifications of Skullcandy Crusher headphones

• Speaker Diameter: 40mm
• Amplifier Type: Class D
• Battery Life: 40 hrs
• Battery Type: AA
• Frequency Response: 20-20 kHz
• Impedance: 32 ohms
• Driver Type: Mylar

The Sensation55™ driver was formulated way back December 2011 on SC HQ. It was originally created with plastic, but later reinforced and changed to stainless steel. Yes there were already Crusher headphones before were the driver was made by plastic which worns out. Since ten Skullcandy used stainless steel which were highly shapeable and can meet the desired structure without compromising the sound.

This over-the-ear headphone comes in 3 different colorways, white, black and red. All 3 colors are fashionable enough and can be worn by both male and female users.

These Crushers are backed and endorsed by big names in Sports from Pro Skateboarder Eric Koston, NBA Stars Kevin Durant &  James Harden, Motocross and Supercross Rider Ryan Dungey and  American Rapper Wale.

Reasonably priced at PHP 5,500.00 and available in all DC stores nationwide, it's time to get your hands on this.

We just received our test unit then we'll share to you our experience and review on Skullcandy Crusher. Are you ready for this? Don't forget to subscribe.

Rains International launches Skullcandy Crusher in the Philippines

Manila, Philippines - Saturday, September 28, 2013-- Rains International Corporation proudly launched the latest and sickest headphones from the Skullcandy headphones' line-up, the Skullcandy CRUSHER at DC Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

      Skullcandy Crusher is an over-the-ear headphones designed and engineered by SC to bring something new to gadget lovers and bass-crazy audio-enthusiasts. Loaded with Sensation55™ bass extension driver, Skullcandy Crusher is created to output a powerful yet realistic supreme sound bass experience that makes it possible to let the user not only fell the bass pumpin' through his eardrums but extends to the whole ear cupped by the headphones and awesomely vibrates even your cheekbones.

      Skullcandy Crusher headphones are built with a slider, positioned on left ear cup that lets you adjust the feedback of the bass response depending on your taste. This badass headphones comes in 3 different colorways - black, white and red. 

     Like other SC headphone models, the ear cups and the underside of the headband are well padded that gives you comfort even for long hours of play. It has a detachable 3.5mm cable that works as remote control and microphone that is made for iPhones in general, but should also work with other mobile devices. Each package comes with a drawstring nylon pouch where the unit can be easily folded.

   
      During the event launch, bloggers, media and the general public were invited by Rains International Corporation to get a chance personally test and feel what its like to experience the "BASS YOU CAN FEEL". We were so amazed that it lives up to its name, that made our brains vibrate inside-out.

Rains International Corporation worked so hard to make this possible plus to also officially carry Skullycandy/ NBA-Skullycandy headphones and earphones in the Philippine market.

 In addition to this, those who tried the headphones were given Skullcandy accessories and memorabilia. While the ones who will purchase it, gets a chance to win a Skullcandy Crusher personally signed by Houston Rockets' star James Harden via a raffle draw.

Skullcandy CRUSHER, Harden-approved!

          Raffle mechanics anyone? For you to be qualified for the raffle, you must purchase any Skullcandy products until October 31, 2013 at any DC Stores(no other music/audio stores) nationwide, where the promo started September 28, 2013.  The winner for this raffle will be announced at end-date of the promo. We were able to spot an SC fan who not only purchased the product but also copped a pair of DC shoes.

     Skullcandy Crusher is set to win hearts of SC and music fans alike. These headphones are competitively priced at PHP 5,500.00 per unit, which are already available in all DC stores nationwide. It comes with an official SC warranty  for parts and services for up to 1-year from the date of purchase. When will you get yours?

          Skullcandy x DC Shoes!!! During the event launch at DC Store in Mall of Asia, we were psyched to witness the release of  collabo between DC and Skullycandy, the DC x Skullcandy Spartan high & the DC x Skullcandy Men's Boost Shoe. It comes with Skullcandy Ink'd 2 earphones together with each pair. We'll just check until when this promo will be available.

[Update] We're notified that the DC x Skullycandy Spartan High pairs are being sold at a marked down price of PHP4,999.00

More pictures about the event coverage can be found and accessed here: Benteuno.com Facebook Page

Follow Skullcandy Philippines through their instagram: @SkullcandyPH

Apple records more than 9 Million sales of new iPhones

After the release of iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, Apple sets a new record by being able to sell more than 9 Million units in just 3 days. This record was set just  right after iPhone 5s and 5c debut on September 20, where it was officially publicly offered in the market.

“This is our best iPhone launch yet―more than nine million new iPhones sold―a new record for first weekend sales,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “The demand for the new iPhones has been incredible, and while we've sold out of our initial supply of iPhone 5s, stores continue to receive new iPhone shipments regularly. We appreciate everyone’s patience and are working hard to build enough new iPhones for everyone.”

The new iPhones, namely iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C are already preloaded with the just released iOS7 which is to offer the best experience to its fan-base and to newcomers.

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Win an LG G2 by tweeting

Life's Good or much widely known as LG, is set to release another ground-breaking smartphone that should make smartphone sales go even. LG is a Korean brand that can go side-by-side with another behemoth with mobile phones, Samsung.

LG is promoting its latest smartphone from its lineup, the LG G2.

To make it more successful and bring that noise to the Filipino mobile enthusiasts and of course, fans of smartphones, LG Philippines invited everyone to Tweet & Win! for a chance to take home an LG G2.

One of the Tweet and Win promo mechanics, is to be a Twitter user and must be a follower of @LGPhilippines. Participants must answer the question What has the LG G2 learned from you that makes it the best smartphone today?  

They also must mention @LGPhilippines and use the hashtag #LGG2dayPH together with their answers to the said promo question.

LG Philippines will pick the tweet with the most creative answer. Only tweets generated and posted

 within 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM, Manila time on September 25, 2013 will be selected. All tweets before and after this period won't be picked.

LG G2 Specs:

Type: Smart Phone
Color: Black / White
CPU Speed: 2.26GHz Quad-core
CPU Type: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Display: 1920x1080 Full HD IPS Display, 5.2"
Memory: 2GB RAM / 32GB ROM(Internal Memory)
Network: EDGE/ 3G/ HSPA/ LTE (network/carrier specific)
Dimensions: 138.5 (L) x 70.9 (W) x 8.9 (D)
Battery: 3,000mAh / Embedded Li-Polymer
Camera: 13MP OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)/ 8x Digital zoom/Sapphire Crystal Glass Lens/
Multi-point AF (9 Points)
Video: Full HD 60fps Recording/Playback

Check the LG Philippines' Blog for more information and full details about this raffle: https://www.lg.com/ph



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Cherry Mobile fruit bears Flare 2.0: Flare mark II

Just right after the success of its older brother Flare, Cherry Mobile is ready to change again the pace of the game by releasing the Mark II of its Flare line-up. Cherry Mobile unveils Flare 2.0.

Friday, September 20, 2013, Cherry Mobile Philippines, invited Bloggers and Press at the Diamond Hotel, to have their first look and feel of this brand new smartphone for them to have a first-hand experience. This was held at the Diamond Hotel, where they treat them with a lunch buffet. Check this link to find out more

Introducing the Cherry Mobile Flare 2.0 which was tagged as the #GameChanger, a smartphone that contains powerful CPU but still budget-friendly. Unlike it's predecessor (Cherry Mobile Flare) this one is loaded with a quad-core processor, to meet the demands of  its users plus the newer and power-hungry apps in the Android world.

Cherry Mobile Flare 2.0 specs

CPU: 1.2GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Processor

OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

SIM: Dual-SIM

Screen type: 4-inch Capacitive Touchscreen

Camera: Main Autofocus 5MP Camera with Dual LED Flash / VGA Front Camera

Radio: FM Radio

Memory: 4GB Rom | 512 RAM

External memory: MicroSD up to 32GB

Battery: 1,550 mAH

With these specifications, we know that Flare 2.0 is ready to win battles and budgets of the Filipino. You're getting a quad-core processor that should allow you to switch between tasks, play games or simply watch your favorite video. The 5MP Auto-focus camera should allow you to take those photos and upload them on Instagram, while the front camera should suffice the hunger on consumers for more selfies.

Having 2 networks work simultaneously is a bonus so you don't have to carry two different phones. No need to switch between networks since Flare 2.0 is expected to handle the incoming messages at the same time.

So what makes Flare 2.0 stand out from the crowd?

"Inline with our commitment to making the benefits of the technology accessible to all Filipinos, we are very proud of the Flare 2.0, which was dubbed as 'Quadcore ng Bayan' (Quad-core of the People). We believe that advanced technology is for everyone and low-cost should not always mean low-capability", said Poch Zenarosa, Marketing Head for Cherry Mobile.

What can we expect with Flare 2.0 and its Quad-core Processor?

"Users will be able to do more while having to recharge less with the Flare 2.0, as the device is capable of running multiple apps and switching between them without sacrificing performance or battery life", explained Lonson Alejandrino, Product Manager for SmartPhones.

Cherry Mobile goes Qualcomm...again

"We are delighted to be able to collaborate with Qualcomm Technologies on this product to deliver a superior mobile experience to consumers. With significant upgrades in hardware and software, the new Flare 2.0 is powerful, yet still affordable", added Alejandrino

Qualcomm is one of the most trusted Designer and supplier of CDMA chipsets in the mobile world, that brings devices that required punch to run apps and games. Same with its other SmartPhone models, Cherry Mobile trusted Qualcomm to build and embed the quad-core processor on their new Flare.

Retails at an affordable price of PHP 3,999.00 which is very budget-friendly for a quad-core smartphone. Now average consumers can enjoy the usefulness of having a smartphone without spending much, but still getting that juice that they will need once they install their favorite android apps.

Now, we at Benteuno.com can't wait for the review unit so we can put this to real test.

More picture from the Press Launch can be seen here.

Cherry Mobile is a Philippine-based company which aims to bring value to Filipino lifestyle. Established in 2009, it brings a wide array of choices from feature phones to Android smartphones. Cherry Mobile continues to develop partnership with trusted phone developers to further strengthen its stance in the local mobile telecommunications industry. For more information, visit their site at www. cherrymobile.com.ph

New logo of Yahoo!: Purple-love

Yahoo! the once known top search engine, before Google and Bing ruled the streets of the Internet, just released their new logo. Celebrate purple as they showed two variants for this classic name and brand. Do you still use your very first Yahoo! Mail account?

Before they came up with this new and final Yahoo! logo, it started with a 30 Days of Change(see video below) where they posted different Yahoo! logos, everyday, until showing the final one.

Yahoo! which was founded sometime in '94  by two students from Standford, David Filo and Jerry Yang, started as a search engine to handle queries. Now Yahoo! handles different web applications from mail, to online storage, acquiring companies here and there. They own the the famous online picture storage Flickr, which now provides up to 1 Terabyte of free online storage for your digital stills.

So what contributed to this new logo? "We wanted a logo that stayed true to our roots (whimsical, purple, with an exclamation point) yet embraced the evolution of our products." - Kathy Savitt, Yahoo's Chief Marketing Officer

So what do you think about this new logo? Cast your votes by participating on this online poll

Creative Media Launch: Audio made Clever Audio Gear

What comes in your mind when you hear the following words: Creative, SoundBlaster, Zen? Yes you'll have one thing in mind. Creative. It feels nostalgic specially if you've been exposed and brought-up in a generation of people who have been working and living with computers on their side.
 

 

Yes, Creative Labs, specially Sound Blaster is one essential part of computers even back in the days. Before sound cards are not yet built-in to the motherboards, that's why they are highly needed for its users to enjoy the audio while playing multimedia files or watching a movie.

Thursday of last week, Creative Philippines invited the tech community to be part of its media launch. It's more like a closed social gathering for the tech bloggers, a really fun experience to be part of.

 

C. J. Calimosa, one of the many guys who made this launch possible, provided us a glimpse of what Creative Labs have under their sleeves. The "What's New?" fun part, general specs and of course the edge of these new products from its competitors

We were asked to take pictures of the happening during the media launch and the top 3, will get an exclusive price from Creative.

  

He  introduced to the audience the new line up of products from the Creative Labs which will be released to the Philippine market within this year(sometime around September). Some of the items that we were able to capture can be previewed below: 

•Creative Airwave Series- The wireless portable speakers from Creative that maximizes the use of Bluetooth/NFC
 

•Creative HITZ series  - headphones, in-earphones, and the one specially made for mobile phones

•Sound Blaster Evo Headset Series - comes in different variants depending on your need. Creative's chipset-enhanced head-units, where you can either tweak it via an iOS or Android app. You can also boost the quality in a push of a button, which is the one we are eyeing for.

 

We want to discuss more about the details on these beautiful and powerful new line up from Creative Labs, but will do it on a separate page.

Creative Labs targets the gaming community as their primary market but still not forgetting the general consumers. Despite the innovation and improvement, Creative still made sure that the design and aesthetics follow the same signature-style of Creative products, while still keeping that quality sound and audio that they have been known for since the beginning.

Creative aims to target the growing population of Smart phones and tablet-users who are looking for that ultimate audio input/output device for entertainment and communication

 

We are more than excited to take these items for a review once available, we'll let you know. So make sure you are subscribe on our Facebook page for updates.

With these chipset-enhanced unit, eye-candy colors plus that quality sound and user-experience, Creative truly lives to its slogan, its definitely "Audio made Clever".

 The Creative Media Launch which was  held on August 15, Thursday at Q-Bistro Ortigas. All attendees went home with a smile and SoundBlaster A35s as they ready to spread this great news.

Kicks on Fire: Smartphone App for SneakerHeads

Shoes has been part of human's history. I'm sure you too, have a story to tell together with your favorite shoe. These days more and more people are getting crazy over shoes. In fact there are Chucks, Jordans, Sneakers, Suede, boots, etc.

 

Interestingly, there's been a huge increase in number of consumers who also got themselves into collecting sneakers. The rarer it is the better. The more limited it is the more expensive it becomes. Thus, sneakerheads were born.

There's always a time where you want to cop and wear the latest sneakers and fashion them out in the public. Now you have the capability, to get the latest news and hype on the sneaker industry. You can easily navigate them your smartphone or tablet.

Promises to bring the latest news and koosh to the sneaker community KicksOnFire.com made available an App for its fans

Offered on both Android and iOS, this  app should expect a lot of download:

Android: KickonFire App for Android Smartphones

iOS: KicksOnFire App for iOS Devices

This cool app from kicksonfire.com is really simple to use, plus it allows you to share the sneaker of your choice via email, Facebook or even Instagram. This app really brings out the sneakerhead in you.

We at BenteUno.com find this app useful if you want to know what's up and new in the sneaker community.

So whether you're a smartphone user, geek, fashionista, or a true sneakerhead(or not), this is a one great app from KicksonFire that you should immediately download to your phone.