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Trend Micro partners with Facebook for online security

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:52:00 +0000

Trend Micro recently announced its partnership with the social network giant Facebook to make the site better protected.

With this partnership, Facebook is going to leverage the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network that will help the website filter out those malicious links eventually stopping malware attacks. This will help members feel that they protected against cybercriminals when they are logged in to Facebook.

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Google launches own cloud storage service

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:29:00 +0000

Google finally unveiled its cloud storage as the company announced on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, the availability of Google Drive.

Rumors spreadout years before the search giant confirmed that they are launching Google Drive, "a place where you can create, share, collaborate, and keep all of your stuff."

With a tagline "Keep everything. Share anything.", the company is committed to bring an overall satisfaction experience to its existing Google clients. This newest service evolved from the then web-based office productivity suite Google Docs which allows users to upload a variety of filetypes back then.

Initally, users will be given an 5GB of online storage space for free upon signing up. This can be upgraded to 25GB for $2.49 per month, 100GB for $4.99 per month, and 1TB of storage space for $49.99 a month.

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Skype is now on Windows Phone

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:08:00 +0000

Skype announced last April 22, 2012 that their popular video-conferencing service is now available for customers using phone running in Microsoft's Windows Phone.

The new Skype app for Windows Phone can now be downloaded in the Windows Phone Marketplace. The official version of the app can also be downloaded directly to the supported Windows Phones.

Windows Phone users can now connect with other Skype users across different platforms - smartphones and tablets be it running in Android, iOS and Symbian; Mac and Windows computers and laptops; and even on supported TVs. Skype claims that they have now a growing 200 million users worldwide.

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Google announces Chrome Beta for Android availability in the Philippines

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The beta mobile version of Google's Chrome browser is now available for Android users in the Philippines.

Announced last Wednesday, April 18, 2012, Google made the Chrome Beta for Android available in the country following its first released in February for a limited number of countries. The mobile browser can be downloaded in any territory that has access to the Google Play Shop formerly known as the Android Market. Compatability of the said browser is still limited to Android phones running in the Ice Cream Sandwich Android mobile operating system.

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Sony debuts Android accessory SmartWatch

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:42:00 +0000

Sony released today an accessory to their Android-powered Xperia smartphone series. Branded as SmartWatch, this iPod Nano-like high-tech watch is a bluetooth-enabled device with a 1.3-inch OLED touch display that can read SMS, calendar reminders, and email on display as well as access to social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. SmartWatch can also check the rain forecast and gives you details as to the person calling you in your Android smartphone with the capability to reject or mute the calls or even let you take it by using a headset.

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Nokia to discontinue Ovi Share on May 30, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:13:00 +0000

During the glorious days of Nokia in the Philippines including those times when they released their smartphones, the company offered Ovi Share, their own online service that enables Nokia users to upload and share files such as photos and videos. But recently, this service is about to be discontinued as Nokia started sending notifications reminding members to download their data in their Ovi Share accounts. The service, per Nokia, will no longer be available until 30 May 2012.

Nokia said that the Ovi Share shutdown is part of company's revised services mission to focus on mobile and location based services. As a result, the Ovi Share service will be closing. However, users will still be able to use their Ovi Share username and password to access other Nokia services. Nokia encourage members to use one of the many online photo-sharing services as a way to store and share your photos and videos moving forward.

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Free WiFi Spots along NLEX, SLEX this Holy Week Powered by PLDT

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:50:00 +0000

Travelling this Holy Week? Take advantage of PLDT’s free service offering to those who’ll travel up north or down south.

The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) is offering free wifi access to motorists in select gasoline stations along North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) this Holy Week.

To avail of the service, travelers just need to go to the designated PLDT WiFi Zone booths to claim their Wifi PINs. Upon claiming, travelers just have to register and log on to experience PLDT’s fast and reliable Internet connections.

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Nokia partners with Globe as Lumia 800's exclusive carrier

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:48:00 +0000

Globe Telecom recently announced that the network got an exclusive deal with Nokia.

With the release of Nokia Lumia 800, Nokia’s latest smartphone device that runs on the Windows platform, featuring Internet Explorer 9, free maps and voice-guided navigation services, and free image and file storage, Globe opens pre-orders as the network offered a bundled plan for Lumia 800.

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Optimize your Android Phone's Battery with Longevity (Beta)

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:33:00 +0000

Smartphones have conquered the mobile industry with its capability to not only received and make calls and SMS but also do multiple tasks. With such limitless features, smartphone users usually struggle with the battery life of their device. Addressing this problem, Trend Micro recently released a beta application called Longevity to extend smartphone's battery life.

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Introducing Jollibee’s Happy Plus Card

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:40:00 +0000

It was late last year when I noticed that Jollibee is up for something. They've been installing card system on each of their stores in Metro Manila. Early this year, Jollibee launched their own loyalty and debit card called Happy Plus.

Initially available in Metro Manila, Happy Plus Card lets users to load the card and use it as payment on every transactions in Jollibee and its sister companies Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon and Mang Inasal. Every Php50 transaction earns one Happy Point which in turn can be used to claim free meals. One Happy Point equals Php1.

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Experience ‘No Limits’ in Job Hunting with Tattoo-JobStreet special edition broadband stick

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:13:00 +0000

Globe continuously strengthen its broadband brand especially now that Tattoo recently snatched the title as the number one broadband in the country. As part of the innovations that the network is doing for their growing subscribers, Tattoo tied up with JobStreet for the first-of-its-kind special edition broadband stick.

Just in time for the graduation season, newly grads can now experience 'no limits' in job hunting with the use of the limited edition Tattoo-JobStreet prepaid kit.

This special treat to graduating students will allow job hunters to access the JobStreet website and search for their dream job even if they have zero-prepaid balance. The unlimited access to JobStreet.com is initially available for one year and is currently exclusively available at the Globe Online Shop.

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Manage your Passwords Conveniently with DirectPass

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:10:00 +0000

Trend Micro, a leading online security company, recently launched DirectPass, a software that manages website passwords and login IDs.

To eliminate the growing numbers of identity fraud victims, Trend Micro introduces a software product that is capable of handling all of the users's online login IDs. This include features such as keystroke encryption, secure password generation, automatic form-filling, confidential notes, and a secure browser.

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Coming on March 15: Smart Data Plan 1000!

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:50:00 +0000

Leading local telecommunications network, Smart Communications, will release a new postpaid line that will maximize users's mobile experience.

Per press release, Smart will launch Smart Data Plan 1000 come March 15th. This postpaid plan comes with 500 SMS to all networks, 500 voice minutes to any number within the Smart network, and 1GB worth of data – all for just a monthly service fee (MSF) of P1,000, with a 24-month contract.

The newest Smart postpaid plan will empower its subscribers to choose from among some of the best and most advanced smartphones today – and pay for it at discounted and amortized rates for 24 months, at 0% interest.

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Globe introduces GCASH mobile app for iPhones

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:45:00 +0000

GCASH, Globe Telecom’s internationally acclaimed mobile commerce service, recently announced another first in the mobile payment industry – an iPhone application will be available for download at the iTunes App Store for free starting this March 2012.

Globe, being the first to offer iPhone plans in the country, continues to provide the best iPhone experience to its users by integrating their mobile payment system to the GCASH iPhone app.

“The new GCASH mobile app for iPhones will make our customers enjoy doing their GCASH transactions,” said Paolo Baltao, President of G-Xchange, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globe and operator of GCASH, “We are setting a new standard for customer experience in the field of financial services.”

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Globe offers free Facebook mobile access

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:26:00 +0000

All Globe prepaid and Touch Mobile (TM) subscribers can access Facebook for free until March 14, 2012 using their mobile and smartphones.

Through Facebook mobile site m.facebook.com, Globe users can now easily post status and comments, add and approve friends, upload and tag photos, and edit account and profile settings using their internet-capable handsets.

This promo is open to all loyal Globe prepaid and TM users who are fond of using the social network giant Facebook. You'll never miss out fun even without your PC because all you need is your mobile phone powered by Globe to continuously update your Facebook account.

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Globe Telecom empowers NAIA’s WiFi

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:23:00 +0000

Last year, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) was named as one of the world's worst airports. The local government, since then, has been looking for ways on how to improve the features and services that the airport currently offer.

To help in uplifting NAIA's image in the world's perspective, Globe Telecom, carrier of the country's number broadband brand - Tattoo, partners with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to offer free Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) access to all passengers of NAIA, NAIA Terminals 2 and 3, and the Manila Domestic Airport.

The free WiFi offering will benefit millions of domestic and international passengers for this will maximize everyone's time while inside the airport. Travelers can work online, check emails or travel itineraries, and surf the net while waiting for their flights.

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Experience PLDT Fibr for 30 Days Free!

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:37:00 +0000

First launched late last year, PLDT Fibr, the country's first fiber optic connection service offered to home users, is currently offering a free 30-day trial for the said service.

Tagged as one of the fastes internet service in the country, PLDT Fibr, as the name implies, utilizes the fiber optic technology. Users can get internet speeds of up to 8Mbps for Php3,500, 15Mbps for Php6,500 or 100Mbps for Php20,000.

Currently, this direct-to-home (DTTH) fiber optic data service of PLDT Fibr is available in selected Metro Manila subdivisions. As per press release, The DTTH service is already available to residents in Forbes Park and Urdaneta Village in Makati, Palms Pointe in Alabang, Wack Wack Village in Mandaluyong, and all Valle Varde Villages in Pasig.

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Globe partners with SingTel to launch MyAppsMall

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:16:00 +0000

Globe Telecom, one of the leading local telcos in the country, partners with Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) to launch MyAppsMall, an applications (apps) store that will offer mobile games and other applications in a single portal.

MyAppsMall offers a wide variety of applications catering to various categories such as games, entertainment, social networking, productivity, lifestyle, sports, news and, finance and weather. Initally, it will showcase over 20,000 free and paid apps all accessible either via mobile or a PC browser.

Contents in this apps portal let users of Android, Symbian, Java or BlackBerry units maximize their mobile experience. Since the app store can be accessed in a single portal, registered users will no longer have to maintain multiple accounts to download any interesting application. In the Philippines, users will just have to log to m.apps.globe.com.ph (using any mobile browsers) or apps.globe.com.ph (using any PC web browsers).

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Nuffnang Philippines: Newest Target of Internet Phishing?

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:07:00 +0000

Nuffnang Philippines, one of the most popular online advertising company in the country, recently released its statement pertaining to the internet phishing attack affecting its members.

The growing number of bloggers in the Philippines makes it more fun to stay online and read various stuff being shared by fellow Filipinos who are now conquering the cyber space. But for malware engineers, this is a great time to attack users.

The reported attacks are said to be drawing potentials in hacking bloggers's information and redirecting site address from the legitimate Nuffnang site to a fake one. These attempts can exploit users for profit.

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BlackBerry CEOs step down posts; Pick Thorsten Heins new President, CEO

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:04:00 +0000

Research in Motion (RIM), the name behind the popular BlackBerry smartphones and tablets, announced through its Board of Directors that Thorsten Heins, a former Siemens executive before joining the company in 2007, is the new President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie both step down as co-CEOs and co-chairmen of the company due to investor pressure reports said.

BlackBerry lost to its competitors Apple and Google after the two successfully conquered the smartphone market easily by showcasing innovative technologies and applications on their own brands. BlackBerry, however, pushed to offer services more focused on corporate email services.

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Smart Manic Mondays: Free 25MB of Mobile Internet!

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:14:00 +0000

Smart Communications brings another promo to all of its subscribers be it in prepaid or in postpaid through Manic Mondays. And since more and more Filipinos are being hooked with social networking sites, activating and giving free credits of mobile internet to users is a fun way to enjoy every Monday! Surely, it's a good way to start the week!

You'll never really hate Mondays anymore with Smart's Manic Mondays promo! Upon registration, you'll get 25MB of free mobile internet! That's enough volume of data to send a thousand more tweets, FB posts, and emails! You can now start your week by updating your statuses in Twitter, Facebook and other social networks and by replying to all of your online messages all for FREE!

To register, text FREE 25MB to 2200 every Monday to get this freebie.

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Kodak files for bankruptcy

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:29:00 +0000

Kodak, the iconic name in the world of photography, has recently filed for bankruptcy protection.

Eastman Kodak Co. is now currently looking for buyers for some of its 1,100 digital patents. According to reports, the company had about $5.1 billion of assets and $6.75 billion of liabilities at the end of September.

Kodak was not able to fully embrace the modern technology in terms of releasing their products. In this digital age where everyone is expected to have a handheld digital camera, Kodak failed to meet the demands of the buying public where competitors Canon, Nikon and Casio successfully grabbed.

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Cebu's Sinulog Festival 2012 is High-Tech!

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:23:00 +0000

The Department of Tourism is on the right track specially with how they prepared for Cebu's Sinulog Festival. This year's Sinulog is dubbed as the most high-tech festival that the country ever produced.

Wireless leader Smart Communications Inc (Smart) along with the Cebu-based website MyCebu.ph both launched e-books - The Sinulog Guidebook and "A Guide To Cebu 2012" guidebook. Both of which are available for free downloads at the Cebu airport, Ayala Center Cebu, local hotels and other tourists-frequented locations in Cebu. E-books will also be sold on Amazon and other online bookstores.

Cebu also installed wi-fi hot spots in key areas of the festival. Quick Response (QR) codes were also provided for smartphones and other internet- and QR scan-enabled phones to read an article about a certain heritage site and easily share it online via the different social network platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and FourSquare.

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TRIO 20: Smart, Sun, Talk N Text's first tri-network prepaid offering

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:01:00 +0000

After Smart-Sun Dual Plan 549, Smart and Sun's next offering is now for prepaid subscribers - TRIO 20.

With the collaboration of the three biggest mobile networks in the country, Smart Communications, Sun Cellular and Talk N Text, TRIO 20 makes it possible for over 65 million mobile users to connect with the three networks without switching SIM cards.

For only PhP20 a day, subscribers can enjoy 15 minutes of calls and 200 texts across the three networks.

To register, text TRIO20 to 2477 for Smart Buddy, Sun Cellular and Talk N Text users. Promo is valid from December 23, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

Click here to learn more about TRIO 20.

Vangie: The Pinoy Siri

noreply@blogger.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:51:00 +0000

Another viral video is currently being watched in the world wide web and shared across various social networks such as Twitter and Facebook.

With the introduction of Siri in the recently launched iPhone 4S, Filipinos will no longer have to worry about its limited functions. Macapuno Systems is here to compete with Siri. Introducing Vangie, the Pinoy virtual assistant.

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Watch the hilarious video here: