Cupertino giant — Apple announced today
that iPhone 5 will be available in South Korea on December 7 Friday and 50 more
countries. The thinnest and lightest iPhone ever is set to sweep off Apple fans
across the world this holiday season.
December 4, 2012
December 3, 2012
Governments around the World Talk Over on Internet Regulation
Government delegates from 193 countries are
gathered today in Dubai for a closed-door meeting with an agenda to revise a
decades-old treaty concerning the internet. The International Telecommunication
Union (ITU) hosts the said conference from December 3-14 at the World
Conference on International Telecommunications (Wcit). ITU says that there is a
need for a change to reflect the “dramatically different” technologies these
days. But Google warned that this event would bring harm to the free and open internet.
December 2, 2012
Facebook Introduces Photo Sync
After testing it for three months, Facebook
finally introduces its latest feature called Facebook Photo Sync. This new
feature will let you sync your photos automatically from your phone to a
private album on Facebook. Only the owner can access the synced photos.
November 27, 2012
Facebook Encourages Employees to Switch to Android phones
Social Networking giant Facebook, Inc. begs
its employees to switch today to Android phones. Facebook has long deployed
iPhones to its workers. And now that Android phones are getting more widely
popular, Facebook wants its employees to switch to Android and report any bugs
they find in the Facebook app on Android ecosystem.
November 24, 2012
Smart Bro to Offer Google Nexus 7
Are you done with your Christmas wishlist?
Then you might want to squeeze in a new tablet on your list this holiday
season. Philippines’ leading wireless telecommunications company Smart
Communications, Inc. is set to offer Google’s powerhouse 7-inch tablet—Nexus 7,
under its slate of Smart Bro Flexisurf mobile broadband plans.
November 23, 2012
Microsoft to Rival Google’s Project Glass
Microsoft has finally moved in to the
wearable computer arena. Redmond giant has filed a patent with US Patent and
Trademark Office, published today,outlining how its own version of wearable
computer glasses works. It is set to rival Google’s Project Glass which will be
launched on 2014.
November 15, 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera Now Available in Europe
Samsung announces the availability of the
very first connected camera in Europe called the Galaxy Camera. First unveiled at the IFA tech show in Berlin, this Galaxy Camera runs on a Jelly Bean
platform with 3G/4G + Wi Fi connectivity. Just shoot, enjoy, edit and share
high quality images online.
November 11, 2012
Download Public Library eBooks to NOOK Color, NOOK Tablet, NOOK HD/HD+ Wirelessly
November 10, 2012
Samsung Galaxy S3 Finally Dethrones iPhone as the World’s Best Selling Smartphone
Samsung is finally rejoicing after it
overtook Apple’s iPhone 4S as the world’s best selling smartphone for the first
time ever in this year’s third quarter (July-September) according to latest
statistics released by research firm Strategy Analytics. And only Samsung can
destroy Apple’s winning streak in the smartphone arena.
Skype Launches New Platform for Small Businesses
Skype introduces a new online platform
called Skype in the Workspace (SITW) which allows small businesses to connect
with potential customers, suppliers and partners from anywhere in the world.
The recently acquired Microsoft company promises to establish small businesses
right through Skype.
November 9, 2012
JAM with Chrome and Friends Online
Google introduces JAM with Chrome which is
an interactive web application that enables friends from anywhere in the world to
play music together in Chrome browser on their computers. So if you’re a
rockstar wannabe, here’s your chance to make it happen, at least in a computer.
November 8, 2012
Sony Announces Software Upgrade for Xperia T and TX: Still On Ice Cream Sandwich OS?
Sony Mobile is thrilled to announce its
latest software update for its own line of smartphones—the Xperia T and Xperia
TX. The software update includes adding new features and functionalities to its
existing operating system..wait…Ice Cream Sandwich? I thought we’re now on the
Jelly Bean era.
November 6, 2012
Apple’s iPhone5 or Samsung’s Galaxy S3: Which is the best?
IPhone5: The ‘Mobile’, Apple Inc. invented the magnifying mobile device ‘iPhone5’ which doesn’t only include an iPod, a phone and a mobile internet correspondent, but also offers exceptional features which is worth owning.Apple Sells Three Million iPads in Just Three Days
Apple sets another record by selling three
million iPads in three days since the launch date of its new flavor of iPad. The
new iPad mini and iPad fourth generation doubled the previous weekend sale of
iPad 3 Wi-Fi only models with 1.5 million sales in March.
November 5, 2012
How to Change Your Username on Facebook
I have a problem remembering my log in
information. That’s why I decided to have a relatively short username and a
relevant password for my Facebook so that logging in for me would be hassle-free.
If you happen to share the same dilemma, then these steps would totally be a
big help for you. You can get away with yourname@domainname.com
(I’m still seeing couple of my friends logging in this way) username and
instead log in on Facebook using a unique name (must include your real name) or
with a number combination. Remember that you are only allowed to change your
username ONCE. Here’s how you can change your username:
November 4, 2012
How to Change Font Size on NOOK HD/HD+
Recently, the NOOK HD/HD+ by Barnes & Noble has been distributed. You might be wondering on how to change the font size or text size on the NOOK Book you are reading. I know that reading in small fonts is somehow difficult especially to your grandfather and grandmother.
November 3, 2012
Donate Now Through Facebook
November 2, 2012
Operation Smile Mobile App Now on Android
November 1, 2012
Google New Improved Voice Search Now on iOS
Google Voice Search app is finally
available on iPhone and iPad. It does away with typing your queries. Just tap
the microphone icon and you’ll get fast and accurate search results from
Google. This voice recognition technology recognizes your voice and understands
what you’re saying. As you speak, you’ll see your words appear on the screen. And
it even answers you back with the correct information.
Experience the Wii U in Australia
October 31, 2012
Cast your Vote with Google
Election Day in the U.S is just few days
away. It is scheduled on November 6 but could be move due to the severe
aftermath of superstorm Sandy that led to power outage and property
destruction. While Americans are still waiting for advisory straight from the
White House, you can check Google’s new Voter Information Tool to do some
research on your candidates before you even cast your vote.
Nokia Starts Shipping Nokia Lumia 920 and 820
Finnish phone maker Nokia announced that it
will start shipping Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 to retail outlets in selected
countries this week. AT&T will carry both Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 while
Verizon Wireless will sell the newly announced Lumia 822. T-Mobile on the other
hand will offer the Lumia 810. Nokia will ship its phones to those three
carriers and in stores in November.
Google Unveils Nexus in Three Sizes
There’s definitely no stopping with Google.
Just yesterday, Google announced that the October 29 New York event is
cancelled due to strong hurricane Sandy that brought heavy rainfall and the said Android event
will be pushed through some other time. But instead of a fun gala launch,
Google preferred to let the public know its array of new devices through its
official blog.
October 30, 2012
Android 4.2: Still Named the Jelly Bean but Tastier
 |
Google still retains the name Jelly Bean on
its new software Android 4.2. It’s not so long ago when Samsung and Motorola,
to name a few, decided to upgrade its phone with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. And now
Google introduces an update of its Android family, taking it a notch higher
than its predecessor.
October 29, 2012
What Can We Expect from Windows Phone 8?
Microsoft is set to unveil Windows Phone 8
three days after Windows 8 operating system is released. October 29 is “the day”
for software giant to impress audience with its own version of smartphone as
Microsoft is trying to keep up with the smartphone game. This next generation
of smartphone operating system has captured the imagination of many people,
asking if how will it be when compared side-by-side with dominating smartphone
operating system like Android and iOS. What can we expect from Windows Phone 8?
Smart Inc. Launches Unlisurf 85 for Smart-Bro Plug-it
Leading wireless service provider in the
Philippines, Smart Inc. introduces a new pre-paid package for Smart Bro plug-it
users to cater more options among its loyal subscribers. Smart Bro USB stick modem
allows wireless connection on the go for those budget-conscious consumers.
Get Google Back on Windows 8
Microsoft takes pride on its newest version
of operating system, the Windows 8. It promises a whole new windows experience
like you’ve never had before. Windows 8 is a touchscreen-centric software but
still allows user to navigate windows in the traditional way. Few critics have gush
about Windows 8 being a not-so-friendly OS. Even long time window users will
find it hard to navigate Windows 8, as one tech critic said. And in line with
Windows 8 released on the market, Google is taking matters on its own to assist
Googlers in setting up Google Search app and Chrome browser on Windows 8.
October 28, 2012
Google October 29 Nexus Event is Cancelled
October is something big for many tech
giants. Just few days ago, Apple unveiled couple of devices on its new family
generation in a New York event. And a day from now, tech bloggers and media men
supposed to hit again the busy New York streets to cover another headliner —
Google’s big October 29 event. Well, thanks to Hurricane Sandy, Google just
declared that it is cancelling the said event. It might be sort of a de ja vu,
but Google also delayed last year’s Galaxy Nexus launch as a respect to the
late Steve Jobs. So what are we supposed to expect with the cancelled event?
October 27, 2012
Apple Says Samsung Is Not A Copycat
October 26, 2012
Microsoft Surface with Windows RT Now Available for Grabs
Microsoft Corporation may have trudge a
tougher road these past few years but the software giant is not giving up. First
unveiled in June, Microsoft Surface promises a new Windows experience. And just
today Microsoft announced its availability at all Microsoft retail, holiday and
online stores in United States and Canada. If you’re one of those Microsoft fan
outside U.S and Canada, no worries.Microsoft Surface will also be available online
at Microsoft Store in Australia, China, France, Germany and United Kingdom. For
those in China and Hongkong, it will be available at Suning Appliance.
AT&T Unleashed the Availability of Sony Xperia TL Beginning November 2
October 24, 2012
New Wii Bundles Announced — Skylanders Giants and Just Dance 4
Asus ROG Releases a Powerful Gaming Notebook
The 14-inch G series G46VW gaming notebook released by ASUS — a powerful gaming performance in an ultra mobile form. We can finally enjoy each game we played without failing the application. The G46VW is loaded with enthusiast-grade hardware and focused on game features.
The iPad Mini: Every Inch an iPad
Finally Apple Inc. has shown anything but
little (as far as hardware is concerned) during a media event in San Jose,
California. Apple didn’t just introduced one device during the said event but a
couple more, to be exact; five new devices debuted in one of the biggest event
this year. And indeed iPad mini does exist. As Apple wrote on their official
website, the iPad mini is a whole package in a smaller package.
October 23, 2012
Will iPad Mini’s Fate be the Same as iPhone 5?
Some iPhone 5 users are quite disappointed with its performance. We have been hearing reviews about the Wi-Fi issue, the capturing of image under the sunlight, and especially the Apple Maps that even the CEO of Apple “Tim Cook”apologized.
Apple Has Got a Little More To Show
When it comes to marketing its products, I would
give the crown to Apple Inc. No other company can create such fuss like Apple
does when they have something new on their sleeves. Just this year, rumors are
all over months prior to the device’s actual launch date. Leaking info and
photos even make the consumers a little more curious and interested. I bet that’s
the Apple way.
October 22, 2012
Motorola Offers $100 Credit for Phones that won’t be Updated to Jelly Bean
The recently acquired
Google-company hasn’t been known yet for being very timely when it comes to
updating their devices with Android software updates. And seems like they’re keeping
their word when newly reinstated Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside promised, a month
ago, that most Motorola handsets that are released in 2012 will be updated to
Jelly Bean and for devices that don’t get updated before the year ends will
come with a bonus — $100.
October 20, 2012
Google’s Samsung Chromebook at $249
Samsung and
Google collaborated to come up with a computer which is browser-based. It runs on
Google’s Chrome operating system which obviously would rely on web-based apps
like Gmail, Google Docs and Google Drive. Google aims to redefine how computers
should work. Since most users spend more time online rather than doing offline
task, it’s just more reasonable to create a computer which allows you to do almost
everything via the Web at an affordable price, of course.
Kutcher Tops Forbes’ Highest-Paid TV Actors
Ashton Kutcher
ousted Charlie Sheen on CBS hit series Two
and a Half Men and even on Forbes’ list. Sheen topped the highest-paid tv
actors last year. Now that he’s left the hit sitcom, he’s also nowhere to be
found on the list. Kutcher now is leading the pack of Forbes’ Highest-Paid
TV Actors for May 2011-May 2012. This bankable pretty boy seems to have the
best of worlds—with a budding love affair with Esquire magazine's sexiest woman alive— Mila Kunis and a fat pay check to
boot.
Sony Announces a Jelly Bean Update for 2012 Xperia in 2013
Sony already made an announcement about the Jelly Bean update for their latest model of Xperia. The Xperia T, Xperia TX and the Xperia V will begin to receive the Jelly Bean update starting on February 2013. Sony is focusing the update more of their latest devices since it will be in demand than the older ones.
October 19, 2012
Samsung S3 Jelly Bean Update Now in UK
Samsung S3
handsets will finally get to taste Google’s newest Android OS – the Jelly Bean.
After its successful opening roll out in Poland and a few days after the unveiling of the mini version of S3 in Germany, UK Samsung S3 users can update
to Jelly Bean within weeks no matter what network they’re in. UK network Three
took to Twitter to announce the good news, tweeting “#ThreeSoftwareUpdate Jelly
Bean has arrived for #GalaxySIII users.”
Google Unveils Where the Internet Lives
Google has been
very careful in storing their data. However, for the very first time, Google
opens the door to its secret world where it houses huge servers for all their
data. You can either browse through beautifully captured photos of Google’s
data centers or take a virtual tour on a video posted on YouTube or using
Google’s very own Streetview. It is a big world indeed.
Acer Introduces Their New Tablets — Iconia W700P and Iconia W510P in Windows 8
On October 4, Acer announced the Iconia W700 tablet PC will be available in the US market. This would be Acer’s first Windows 8-based tablet PC in the US. The W700P is a high-performance mobile PC in a tablet form, features a versatile, portable design that delivers a first-rate touch and typing experience.
October 18, 2012
Google Tops the List of Highest-Paid Software Engineers
So it’s not all
about the free gourmet meals, there’s more to that! Search giant Google has
been hailed for several years as one of the best companies to work for. According
to rumors, Google apparently receives 150,000 CV’s everyday for aspiring
software engineers and staff. And with a recent report released by Glassdoor,
resumes will surely flood in Googleplex as it tops the list of highest-paid
software engineers for 2012.
October 17, 2012
Apple Already Sent Invites for the iPad Mini Launch
The most awaited event in October for Apple fans and tablet users is coming. Apple already sent invites for the big event on October 23, where we expect the official announcement of the iPad Mini. The invitation has a banner that says, "We've got a little more to show you." which clearly talks about the new iPad Mini.
The “Fifty Shades of Grey” World Invasion Hits the Philippine Shores!
There’s no stopping the “Fifty Shades of Grey” fever from affecting just about everyone in the planet today. Recently, the phenomenal, if not controversial novels have caught the attention of the Philippine crowd and even movie stars here are now hooked on the complex love story of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele.
Introducing Beats Pill: New Portable Speaker
Devices turn
into mini these days. Beats, leading maker of audio devices, unveiled its tiny
compact speaker today and they called it the Beats Pill. The name says it all but
it’s more than just your baby speaker on the go. Beats being founded by famous record producer Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, produces high quality audio devices. And today they have just made another awesome device to add on their coveted Beats collection.
Microsoft Surface Ready for Pre-order Starting at $499
Microsoft already confirmed the pricing of their Surface Tablet and will set to go on sale on October 26. The Microsoft Surface Tablet with Windows RT is now available for pre-order starting at $499 without a Black Touch Cover — expect shipment within 3 weeks.
October 16, 2012
YouTube New Ranking System Focus on Watch Time
It seems like YouTube is also doing its spring cleaning like Facebook and parent company Google. In an effort to boost the time users spend on Youtube, videos that are
watched longer by viewers will rise in search ranking. “Less clicking, more
watching” – that’s how YouTube determines who gets the top spot.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)