I've been writing reviews of many products from Health, Fashion, Lifestyle, Food, Mobile Apps and Gadgets.

Now, I am going to review STARMOBILE SKY which I purchased from SUN CELLULAR Group Plan.



As far as I can remember, the last gadgets I've owned and give a review is my Lifeware FabTab Quadro 7 from PLDT. 'Twas an overwhelming post because it reaches 130+ comments/complaints/inquiry from my readers in a span of 3 months and been my number 1 Popular Post for a year now. Glad that my post help you in a way, that it answers your query or it enlightens your usage of the product.


I choose this unit aside from the other selections because I go after with the camera, it has a 8MP BSI Rear Camera and Smart Camera Controls that recognizes tap or voice commands.

It also packs with a number of features:

1. Multiple Gestures that allows you to use 2 or 3 more fingers to execute a commands.
2. CALL & TEXT Filtering, restrict incoming call or text.
3. Double tap to wake and sleep.
4. Battery Saver.

SPECIFICATION:

Screenshot from STARMOBILE PH

An honest review will not embarrassed a certain product, right? But will give the product manufacturer positive suggestions that help guide them to make the brand product more usable and technologically perfect in the future!

I got the unit last May of this year. The unit is in good shape and it has good performance within the first three(3) months of used. I just started having problems after about four(4) month of usage, wherein I need to delete some of the installed apps and restore my system two times in a week.

I don't know how the problem started, I have so many presumptions. Maybe because of my SD Card(FREE from STARMOBILE SKY as you purchase the unit) or an ANDROID problem.

But one thing that really disappoints me is
the performance of the camera. The FLASH is not working properly when you are in a dark area, even if you already adjust the settings the exposure is still not good.

As a blogger, you really need a nice capture of a certain photo even if your just using a mobile camera or a Smartphone.

Though photography really need to be able to anticipate and capture some nice shots you should know how to adjust the lenses of camera as well.        

As they said, you don't need a DSLR to take great photos. SMARTPHONE can give you the best photo capture...but not all smartphones. Now, I know the next time I am going to buy a smartphone I'm going to check the specs well. 8MP Backside-illuminated cameras are not good for bloggers like me. It doesn't give me a auto-focus of a photo that I need.

Thanks so much for partying with us. #gimiktime #AcropolisSuperClub #trulytheentertainmentyoudeserve #asdbatch93

A photo posted by rainepal (@palraine) on Oct 9, 2015 at 10:47am PDT

Just like the photo above, taken inside a bar. I already use the camera FLASH here, but still the shot is so dark.

Spicy chicken buffalo wings... #foodtrip #spicyfood #AcropolisSuperClub #buffalowings

A photo posted by rainepal (@palraine) on Oct 10, 2015 at 7:46am PDT

And when I focused shot a certain item or a
food, the photo turn blurry or it has a low light performance.

I am one of the unsatisfied users of STARMOBILE SKY 4" Quad Core Anroid KitKat Smartphone. But I have no choice, need to continue to use it because it is a PLAN under Sun Cellular.

*I was not financially compensated for this post. I bought the unit as a Plan from Sun Cellular for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience. I am not connected with STARMOBILE or SUN CELLULAR COMPANY. Any inquiry regarding the product, kindly call STARMOBILE Customer Care Center*    

I love personalizing my smartphone & tablet android phone, changing the looks by tweaking every detail or by pulling whats given to me by default, like changing  the icon and wallpapers. And just recently, I was hooked with this two launchers which I find it more flexible and it has a customization to use platform that make it more easy.

Your HOME SCREENS will never look the same with these Mobile Applications.


I used 3 Android Smartphone mobiles and 1 Android Tablet.

My two mobiles, STARMOBILE and SAMSUNG S3 use this App. But in my example here, I used the screenshot I took from my STARMOBILE phone which I purchased via GROUP PLAN from SUNCELLULAR.


HOLA Launcher



Smaller and yet bigger, just a single swipe from the corner your desired app will appear. Just click GO.




One-click with the HOLA BOOST, help keeps clean, fast and clear your mobile phone.



Has a WEATHER SERVICE CENTER that forecast your weather location anytime. Here you can put and add other location, and set it to your desired temperature unit.




It has a QUICK SEARCH MODE button, just double clicking the phone you will see your other files and tools that is arrange alphabetically, to make your search more faster.



And by long clicking the phone, you will get more customizing options to enjoy with.



But in my case, I am more comfortable using the PERSONALIZE icon in choosing THEMES, WALLPAPER, LOCKER and FONTS.



Love decorating my mobile with this cute themes from HOLA, very clean and lovely to look at.



Right now, I am using "THE BRIGHT" Sunshine HOLA Launcher Theme, a FREE downloaded app at Google Play. This is not a stand alone app, you must have Hola Launcher to use!



How to apply the theme:

1. Download HOLA LAUNCHER. Then install it.
2. Then at the Personalize Setting of the launcher choose your desired theme. Install the THEME.
3. Run Hola Launcher, Skin > Theme> choose this theme and Apply the theme.

It will look like this:



And added with FREE HIGH QUALITY WALLPAPER by Hola Launcher, the exact look of my mobile now is like this:


By the way, Hola Launcher Wallpaper can be share via INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, DIRECT TWEET MESSENGER, TWITTER POST, or any other social media networking sites.



See my post at my @palraine INSTAGRAM Account.

Cool shot buddy. #holalauncherwallpaper #holalauncherapp #gadgets #mobileapp

A photo posted by rainepal (@palraine) on Aug 11, 2015 at 8:42am PDT

Hola Launcher is very small because it has only a 2MB large. That is why it is quick to download and easy to install. Design to have a quick memory usage, it will not lag your mobile that is why your phone stays fast and responsive.

Having that simple and clean themes it also have a customize beautiful wallpapers and fonts that you will surely like!

So impressive, that even with its small memory capacity--- HOLA settings and feature menus it manage to stay flashy with all the functionality the launcher provides.

> DOWNLOAD: HOLA Launcher   for FREE





APUS Launcher



Smallest, Fastest and Simplest mobile launcher that help keep to boost your device's speed using APUS BOOST and save your battery life with POWER+.

Here is my sample screenshot from my NYX mobile phone. So boring isn't it?


So what I do, is to look for another android launcher that will help me distinguished from my 4 Android gadgets. Since I'm using HOLA with my StarMobile and Samsung S3, I choose to install APUS Launcher for my NYX and FABTAB Quadro 7.




With APUS Launcher I can make SMART FOLDER to organize my apps, it's the same with Hola.



The APUS BOOST help clean your device's RAM in one tap, this will make the transferring of your use app much better and more faster.



Just click the Apus Boost Icon and it makes your phone soar in the sky, I'm talking about the speed and synergistic functioning.


Though APUS and HOLA has the same MENU and style the only difference between the two is the SEARCH MENU location.

APUS Launcher SEARCH menu is on the HOME SCREEN, which is more easier to search for a word or a topic without using a regular browser. While HOLA Launcher SEARCH menu is located on the other side of the Home Screen, you need to swipe it going right.




It has a RADAR App to discover trending apps nearby at real-time.



I'm sure some of you will ask this question, WHY THERE IS A HANGING icon in the menu?



We called it the WIND CHIMES. The Wind Chimes swing to remind you about upcoming calendar events, activities, and hot news.

To change the theme, same as with the Hola Launcher, APUS has its own THEME to choose from. Just click the THEME Icon.


I pick the I HAVE A CRAYON APUS THEME, because it is pink, cute and has a simple look. Feels like you are in a fairy tale world.

Actually, I choose this because it is a child-friendly theme, and sometimes my kids are using this NYX mobile, better to have a safe icon.

As you click the INSTALL NOW button you are redirecting to GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Wherein you are ask to INSTALL and ACCEPT the theme and ready to OPEN it. After opening you are redirected again to the main screen  and advice to click APPLY.



The result is this:



Something is missing here, the TIME, DATE and the WEATHER FORECAST is not clear using the wallpaper of I HAVE A CRAYON THEME. Need to change the wallpaper.

For the WALLPAPER, set a new breathtaking HD wallpaper in your phone.

Visit your APUS Tools folder. Click the WALLPAPER icon. And choose your desired photo from FEATURED or LINKED Wallpaper.

I choose the HEART with a pebbles.



You can also share it via FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM & TWEET only.



See my post here at my @jelopal INSTAGRAM Account.

Apus wallpaper is cute! #apuslauncherwallpaper #mobilelauncher #app #mobileapp

A photo posted by Jelo Pal (@jelopal) on Aug 4, 2015 at 5:45am PDT

APUS POWER+ , this will extend the use of your battery life and at the same time it monitors your battery usage.




APUS Launcher is lightweight in sized and customization, it only have an install size of 3MB. Though compare to HOLA Launches that has 2MB, but still manages to deliver a fast and useful experience.

PROS

1. It has under 3MB install size memory use.
2. Can sort and manage apps.
3. It has a good optimization system.

CONS

1. What I don't like about APUS, is that this app is compatible with some of my devices. It can only downloaded to my NYX and FABTAB Quadro 7.
2. It has a very limited customization options.
3. You can't remove/transfer folders or app icons.

> DOWNLOAD: APUS Launcher for FREE



CONCLUSION: Given the two launchers I use and review, both are the BEST ANDROID LAUNCHER for the year 2015.

For me, as long as it gives me comfort in using my phone, and it is safe to use there is no problem. It is like giving a face-lift to my old boring phone, a change of pace from the so called out of the box software experience. All you need to do is to TWEAK your device and put a behavior that suits your personality for your daily usage.

Are you using a mobile launcher now? If NO, why not give it a try and use my suggestions here, and give me your insights.


Thanks so much for reading.

Never did I hate Facebook as much I hated today all you see these corny videos of people voice #ihatedubsmash.com
— Fatboyomar (@fatboyomar) January 28, 2015

A HIT for some users because of its SIMPLICITY and it's EASY to USE application.

A FLOP for those who are annoyed because they cannot download Dubsmash, or the sounds is not playing nice or cannot share it with other social media like Facebook, Twitter or Vine.





My say, I love watching the Dubsmash video especially the funny one. I enjoyed watching people's dub of popular movie or in TV shows, etc.

But there are times that you are annoyed watching it over and over again, keep on feeding on your Facebook. You have no clue and it bothers you, it's annoying!

Unfortunately, there's no way OUT! DUBSMASH is the NEW SELFIE for this year. I cannot stop it from popping out from my Facebook, its viral and it is DUBSMASH and I have to DEAL with it!

But if you want to get rid of a Dubsmash video in your feed, just click the upper left corner of that post.

The traditional style for online dating is by joining a website like Match.com or Dating Asia. This is where you're going to see the algorithm of the person you'd like to date or studied potential profiles which can be your partner for life. Start by knowing each other by clicking online chat box, exchanging email addresses that leads to a date.

Now that we are in an era, invade by modern technology in a form of a Smartphone. Greatly advanced the way in which we interact and receive reports. Smartphone is relatively new addition in our life that used for socializing with peers, anomalously post messages to a virtual friend via social networking sites and now invading the online dating world. 

Yes, you got it right! Using the mobile app you can have the option to match with anyone that is within your distance. To look for a partner, a boyfriend or a girlfriend just within your radius.

GoTender

  

TINDER is a matchmaking mobile app. Download the app using ANDROID or iPHONE.




Using the app, you can quickly browse profile and photos.

Find interesting profiles, just by tapping the Heart Button if you LIKE the person and X Button if you Don't LIKE.




And if the attraction is mutual --- It's A Match!



Then you're ready to chat your matches by using the app.




TINDER was launched last August of 2012 by Sean Rad, Justin Mateen and Jonathan Badeen. And won an award as the "BEST NEW STARTUP of 2013".

Though they got criticized about their app because of the said appearance as a "matchmaking app", which is associated with a hookup app, which is labelled as shallow, superficial, vain app in the century. But this false judgement was answered by a Psychological Researcher, Eli J. Finkel , who studies online dating, saying and I quote:

I believe that TINDER'S approach is terrific for pursuing casual sexual for meeting a serious relationship partner.   

Ensuring the users that their accounts are safe and implementing SAFETY FEATURES by enhancing location security features and further obscure location data after being contacted. 

TINDER number one priority is to continue to secure PRIVACY and SECURITY of the users.

Available in 24 languages, approximately with 24 million users, currently located  from Australia, Denmark, United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand. 

And now making a heat here in the Philippines.

As of January 2015, TINDER users swipe through 1.5 billion Tinder profiles and makes more than 21 million matches per day.

So what are you waiting for --- JOIN, LOOK, MATCH, CONNECT and MEET your possible partner this LOVE MONTH.

Open minded single-ladies and man out there, those who loved to marry someday and enjoy dating for a meantime, and to all single-parents...Hey! this is it--- maybe TINDER is the answer of my recent post about #FUTUREFriday. Hahahaha....indeed!

In April 2014, FACEBOOK owner Mark Zuckerberg announced that the FACEBOOK MESSENGER would no longer be available in the main app and that users are need to DOWNLOAD the separate MESSENGER APP for chat functionality.

Here goes the problem, everyone hates the new Facebook Messenger App.  Why? In my case, number one is the LOW in SPACE in my PHONE STORAGE and the insidious privacy permissions that Facebook is doing- the spying and accessing our conversation and reading our private messages.

So far this is the most violation done by FACEBOOK to us, VIOLATING OUR PRIVACY RIGHT.

That is why, I deleted FACEBOOK MESSENGER APP in my mobile.




How did I manage to use the main app with the old version of the Facebook Messenger?



(1) Click the REMIND ME button. It pops out every 2 or 3 times in your Facebook Messenger.



(2) Then after a week, you will see LEARN MORE. Do not click that, instead LOG OUT from your Facebook Main App. Then SIGN IN again. And you will see the old version of the FACEBOOK MESSENGER back again.


There's no need to download the Mobile Facebook Messenger App. I've been using this technique for almost 7 months now since I deleted the Facebook Messenger App in my mobile phone.

Your longing to continue using the old version of the Facebook Messenger, if you want the old version you can follow these steps and this will help you go back to the old messenger.


*If these steps didn't help you reset your password, or no choice you have to deal with the new one.