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Kitkat is Android Version 4.4
Sorry Key Lime Pie fans, but chocolate is in this time! Google surprisingly announced to call the next version of mobile operating system Android as KITKAT. This version 4.4 of the OS was supposed to be named Key Lime Pie but the search engine Giant decided to name it from Nestle's chocolate bar.
But if you are thinking Google is paying for Nestle or Nestle to Google, you're wrong. "This is not a money-changing-hands kind of deal," John Lagerling, Director of Android global partnerships, told the BBC news.
From it's previous versions, Google has been consistent to choose dessert-themed codenames progressing a letter in the alphabet. Previous versions have been called Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo (short for frozen yoghurt), Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean and now with a letter K for Kitkat.
"We realised that very few people actually know the taste of a key lime pie," Lagerling explained. "One of the snacks that we keep in our kitchen for late-night coding are KitKats. And someone said: 'Hey, why don't we call the release KitKat?'
Google has installed a statue of its Android mascot made out of KitKats at its headquarters in Mountain
But if you are thinking Google is paying for Nestle or Nestle to Google, you're wrong. "This is not a money-changing-hands kind of deal," John Lagerling, Director of Android global partnerships, told the BBC news.
From it's previous versions, Google has been consistent to choose dessert-themed codenames progressing a letter in the alphabet. Previous versions have been called Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo (short for frozen yoghurt), Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean and now with a letter K for Kitkat.
"We realised that very few people actually know the taste of a key lime pie," Lagerling explained. "One of the snacks that we keep in our kitchen for late-night coding are KitKats. And someone said: 'Hey, why don't we call the release KitKat?'
Google has installed a statue of its Android mascot made out of KitKats at its headquarters in Mountain
View, California
So, you guys with Smart phones, what do you think of this move? Speak up!
BlackBerry Q10, Best of Both Worlds
Why "Best of Both Worlds"? Well, aside from its available colours of Black and White, BlackBerry® Q10 smartphone is the first to feature a classic BlackBerry QWERTY physical Keyboard and Touchscreen display. This new BlackBerry Q10 smartphone is available in the Philippines on June 7, 2013 with starting price of PHP 31,990 under it's first carrier in the country, Globe Telecommunications Inc.
Largest ever on a BlackBerry QWERTY smartphone, BlackBerry Q10 offers great highlights like Sharper camera pixels, Lighter in weight with Glass case wave cover, tighter and stronger stainless steel chassis for great keyboard protection. There are built in Social Media applications like Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin and so with the very famous Skype for calls.
The re-designed, re-engineered and re-invented BlackBerry 10 platform offers you a powerful and unique new mobile computing experience that continuously adapts to your needs. Every feature, every gesture, and every detail is designed to keep you moving forward towards your goal, and includes advancements such as:
• The ever present BlackBerry® Hub, which brings all your conversations together in one easy to manage place that you can access at any time from any app with a simple “peek”, so you’re always only one swipe away from what matters to you.
• BlackBerry® Balance™ technology, which elegantly separates and secures work applications and data from personal content, protecting what’s important to you and the business you work for.
• BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger), which lets you share things with the people that matter to you in an instant. BBM on BlackBerry 10 smartphones includes voice calling and video chat, and lets you share your screen with another BlackBerry 10 smartphone contact.
• BlackBerry® Remember, which helps you tackle tasks quickly with a new way to collect, organize and action all the information sitting in different places across your smartphone.
Highlights of BlackBerry 10.1
BlackBerry Hub manages all of your conversations
BlackBerry Hub helps you stay organized, in control and on top of all of your conversations, and with BlackBerry 10.1, it just keeps getting better. You can now view emails that are attached to another email, get contact suggestions when you start addressing a message, and send PIN to PIN messages for direct communication between BlackBerry smartphones.
Personalize your Notifications
BlackBerry 10.1 allows you to set up personalized notifications for your contacts and accounts. Customize ringtones and vibrations for calls or message from each of your friends, family or colleagues. You can also set up a different notification for different accounts (such as for different email accounts, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Click to call
You can now click on a phone number in an email or BBM message to call the number or copy and paste it right onto the dialer screen in the phone app.
Better cursor control
BlackBerry 10.1 offers better cursor control making it easier to accurately place the cursor and select text. Just tap once to bring up the cursor control, grab the blue circle and drag it around to the insertion point that you want. Improved visual feedback lets you know where you’re pointing. You can also tap either side of the circle to move forward or backward one character at a time.
Improved picture capturing
BlackBerry 10.1 adds an HDR (high dynamic range) shooting mode for taking beautiful images in tricky lighting conditions. High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode takes multiple pictures at different exposure levels and layers them automatically to produce a single photo that combines the best of the dark and light areas. It also includes improved red eye and golden eye reduction in the picture editor.
More to discover with BlackBerry 10.1
You’ll find a number of new enhancements across the BlackBerry 10 OS like landscape support for the calendar, easier international dialing and so much more. The first step to discovering these new features on your BlackBerry Z10 smartphone is to update your BlackBerry 10 software.
Updating is easy
Updating to BlackBerry 10.1 is free and easy to do. To update your BlackBerry Z10 smartphone to BlackBerry 10.1 look for the alert in the notifications section of the BlackBerry Hub. You can also check for software updates through the software updates section in the Settings menu or through the BlackBerry Link desktop software. The download will happen in the background and the update will be applied without needing to back up your smartphone. All of your information remains safe. For more information on how to update your BlackBerry Z10 smartphone, visit www.BlackBerry.com/update.
Remote Folder Access
• Allows the user to view and/or download content (music, videos, pictures and documents) from their workstation to the BlackBerry 10 device
• Works over LAN and WAN transports
• Based on BlackBerry ID (same ID on device and workstation)
• The user can also copy files from the device (or even to a Cloud source like DropBox) and save them onto the workstation
• Requires a BlackBerry 10 device running OS 10.1 and BlackBerry Link v1.1 installed on the workstation
• Works with multiple devices and workstations, as long as the user has signed in with the same BlackBerry ID
Skype for BlackBerry
Skype app for BlackBerry runs on the new BlackBerry 10.1 OS. For more information on the Skype app for BlackBerry, please visit http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/26382880/?countrycode=CA and our Inside BlackBerry Blog at http://blck.by/Y01jPn. The Skype blog has more feature information for this app: http://wp.me/p2q6gy-dEa.
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| PHOTO [Left - Right] : Daniel Do, BB Senior Carrier Sales Manager, Mark Monta, Founder of Cebu Bloggers Society and Kristian Salvo, BlackBerry Senior Business Manager |
Largest ever on a BlackBerry QWERTY smartphone, BlackBerry Q10 offers great highlights like Sharper camera pixels, Lighter in weight with Glass case wave cover, tighter and stronger stainless steel chassis for great keyboard protection. There are built in Social Media applications like Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin and so with the very famous Skype for calls.
The re-designed, re-engineered and re-invented BlackBerry 10 platform offers you a powerful and unique new mobile computing experience that continuously adapts to your needs. Every feature, every gesture, and every detail is designed to keep you moving forward towards your goal, and includes advancements such as:
• The ever present BlackBerry® Hub, which brings all your conversations together in one easy to manage place that you can access at any time from any app with a simple “peek”, so you’re always only one swipe away from what matters to you.
• BlackBerry® Balance™ technology, which elegantly separates and secures work applications and data from personal content, protecting what’s important to you and the business you work for.
• BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger), which lets you share things with the people that matter to you in an instant. BBM on BlackBerry 10 smartphones includes voice calling and video chat, and lets you share your screen with another BlackBerry 10 smartphone contact.
• BlackBerry® Remember, which helps you tackle tasks quickly with a new way to collect, organize and action all the information sitting in different places across your smartphone.
Highlights of BlackBerry 10.1
BlackBerry Hub manages all of your conversations
BlackBerry Hub helps you stay organized, in control and on top of all of your conversations, and with BlackBerry 10.1, it just keeps getting better. You can now view emails that are attached to another email, get contact suggestions when you start addressing a message, and send PIN to PIN messages for direct communication between BlackBerry smartphones.
Personalize your Notifications
BlackBerry 10.1 allows you to set up personalized notifications for your contacts and accounts. Customize ringtones and vibrations for calls or message from each of your friends, family or colleagues. You can also set up a different notification for different accounts (such as for different email accounts, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Click to call
You can now click on a phone number in an email or BBM message to call the number or copy and paste it right onto the dialer screen in the phone app.
Better cursor control
BlackBerry 10.1 offers better cursor control making it easier to accurately place the cursor and select text. Just tap once to bring up the cursor control, grab the blue circle and drag it around to the insertion point that you want. Improved visual feedback lets you know where you’re pointing. You can also tap either side of the circle to move forward or backward one character at a time.
Improved picture capturing
BlackBerry 10.1 adds an HDR (high dynamic range) shooting mode for taking beautiful images in tricky lighting conditions. High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode takes multiple pictures at different exposure levels and layers them automatically to produce a single photo that combines the best of the dark and light areas. It also includes improved red eye and golden eye reduction in the picture editor.
More to discover with BlackBerry 10.1
You’ll find a number of new enhancements across the BlackBerry 10 OS like landscape support for the calendar, easier international dialing and so much more. The first step to discovering these new features on your BlackBerry Z10 smartphone is to update your BlackBerry 10 software.
Updating is easy
Updating to BlackBerry 10.1 is free and easy to do. To update your BlackBerry Z10 smartphone to BlackBerry 10.1 look for the alert in the notifications section of the BlackBerry Hub. You can also check for software updates through the software updates section in the Settings menu or through the BlackBerry Link desktop software. The download will happen in the background and the update will be applied without needing to back up your smartphone. All of your information remains safe. For more information on how to update your BlackBerry Z10 smartphone, visit www.BlackBerry.com/update.
Remote Folder Access
• Allows the user to view and/or download content (music, videos, pictures and documents) from their workstation to the BlackBerry 10 device
• Works over LAN and WAN transports
• Based on BlackBerry ID (same ID on device and workstation)
• The user can also copy files from the device (or even to a Cloud source like DropBox) and save them onto the workstation
• Requires a BlackBerry 10 device running OS 10.1 and BlackBerry Link v1.1 installed on the workstation
• Works with multiple devices and workstations, as long as the user has signed in with the same BlackBerry ID
Skype for BlackBerry
Skype app for BlackBerry runs on the new BlackBerry 10.1 OS. For more information on the Skype app for BlackBerry, please visit http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/26382880/?countrycode=CA and our Inside BlackBerry Blog at http://blck.by/Y01jPn. The Skype blog has more feature information for this app: http://wp.me/p2q6gy-dEa.
Free Twitter on Mobile Phones by Smart Communications
Since Sun Cellular released its free Facebook to all of its subscribers via Facebook Zero, everybody in the web or social media are crossing their fingers for another Telecommunication here in the Philippines which can provide a free access to Twitter, the second largest social media site next to Facebook. And guess what? Smart Communications, the Philippines’ leading wireless provider, grants our wishes as it presents to you Twitter Zero.
Twitter Zero is a free twitter access on your mobile phones by Smart Communications which is up until July 31, 2013 only. Through this program, you can tweet anytime. Get updated from latest news on showbiz, entertainment, political events, issues and even in some trending topics of your own interests. How to avail Twitter Zero? Logon to m.twitter.com or text twitter to 211 for more information and details.
Here is the Mechanics of this program ( source: Smart.com.ph )
If you are up and ready to tweet, don't forget to hashtag #SmartFreeToTweet and join the conversation of Tweeps all over the world. Check their post for detials: http://www1.smart.com.ph/pages/freetotweet
Should you have inquiries, post them below via Comments Box.
Here is the Mechanics of this program ( source: Smart.com.ph )
- Smart is offering free access to Twitter until July 31, 2013. Just go to http://www.m.twitter.com on your mobile browser.
- Data network should be turned on to enable the free access.
- Clicking on outbound links and accessing Twitter via apps or widgets will incur standard data charges.
- Running background apps in Smartphones may also incur data charges.
- Set your homepage URL to a free site like http://www.smart.com.ph/ to avoid redirecting to other sites upon opening your browser.
If you are up and ready to tweet, don't forget to hashtag #SmartFreeToTweet and join the conversation of Tweeps all over the world. Check their post for detials: http://www1.smart.com.ph/pages/freetotweet
Should you have inquiries, post them below via Comments Box.
FIRST: Globe Offers Nano-Sims in Globe Stores
Globe Telecom pioneers Nano-SIMs distribution in the Philippines and it is available this month. But what are Nano-SIMS? Nano-SIMs are new generation subscriber identity module (SIM) cards for the latest generation of smartphones and handsets running on the most modern mobile network technologies. Globe has ordered as much as 5x more Nano-SIMs than its regular SIM stocks, anticipating high customer demand when smartphones running on Nano-SIMs are offered in the market.
According to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), the new Nano-SIM cards will be 40% smaller than the Micro-SIM, the smallest SIM card design to date, and will measure 12.3 millimeters wide, 8.8 millimeters high, and 0.67 millimeters thick.
“The Nano-SIM cards are packaged and distributed in a way that is backward- compatible with existing SIM cards. The new design will offer the same functionality as all current SIM cards,” added ETSI. “When Nano-SIM cards enter production, their size will free up room inside mobile phones for additional memory and larger batteries, helping phone vendors create thinner devices”, revealed Giesecke & Devrient, a global pioneering innovator that provides end-to-end solutions for identification systems and mobile security applications.
“Once again, Globe pioneers in bringing the latest technologies to Filipino mobile phone users as we offer the revolutionary Nano-SIMs in our Globe Stores with the availability of newer smartphone models using this type of SIM very soon. With the Nano-SIM and its stunning features and specifications, our smartphone experience will definitely be taken to another level,” said Martha Sazon, Head of Globe Postpaid.
The ETSI produces globally-applicable standards for Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), including fixed, mobile, radio, converged, broadcast and internet technologies
According to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), the new Nano-SIM cards will be 40% smaller than the Micro-SIM, the smallest SIM card design to date, and will measure 12.3 millimeters wide, 8.8 millimeters high, and 0.67 millimeters thick.
“The Nano-SIM cards are packaged and distributed in a way that is backward- compatible with existing SIM cards. The new design will offer the same functionality as all current SIM cards,” added ETSI. “When Nano-SIM cards enter production, their size will free up room inside mobile phones for additional memory and larger batteries, helping phone vendors create thinner devices”, revealed Giesecke & Devrient, a global pioneering innovator that provides end-to-end solutions for identification systems and mobile security applications.
“Once again, Globe pioneers in bringing the latest technologies to Filipino mobile phone users as we offer the revolutionary Nano-SIMs in our Globe Stores with the availability of newer smartphone models using this type of SIM very soon. With the Nano-SIM and its stunning features and specifications, our smartphone experience will definitely be taken to another level,” said Martha Sazon, Head of Globe Postpaid.
The ETSI produces globally-applicable standards for Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), including fixed, mobile, radio, converged, broadcast and internet technologies
BlackBerry Philippines Reaches Cebu Customers
Last April 2012, BlackBerry Philippines launched its BlackBerry Academic Program at Southwestern University, Cebu City. This program provides schools with training and access to educational resources to help them integrate the BlackBerry solution into their curriculum and enable their students to develop mobile applications on the Blackberry platform. It started in Cebu and is now supporting 19 schools all around the country.
Aside from this Academic Service, BlackBerry Philippines proudly presented its mobile line-up last June 13, 2012 at the Radisson Blue Hotel in front of Cebu Media and Bloggers. Included in the list is its latest devices, the 9320 and 9220 units. It's BlackBerry 8520 was the number 1 in the Philippines from first to second quarter last year. Different applications were also developed by Filipinos for Blackberry which includes the famous EnjoyPH. But of course, BBM or BlackBerry Manager is the undefeated application as of this time with a wooping 56 million users worldwide.
BlackBerry family includes BlackBerry 7, BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Torch and BlackBerry Curves which is the most purchased BlackBerry here in the Philippines due to its affordable plan provided by the country's famous carrier - Sun, Smart and Globe. Speaking of Carriers, Globe has recently released its back to school treat via Nicki Minaj Pink Pink Friday Concert. How to avail such? Check below Press Release.
The best back-to-school treat ever: Globe gives you the biggest freebie that is Nicki Minaj
Subscribe to Globe My Super Plan 499 and P99 BlackBerry Chat and get a free BlackBerry Curve 9220 and exclusive access to Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday Concert at SM MOA Arena on July 11
School season is back again and Globe, the leader in postpaid, together with BlackBerry, give you an exciting back-to-school treat before exams and reports get in the way with its biggest freebie ever, seeing international music icon Nicki Minaj up close and live in her one night-only concert in Manila this July.
Subscribe to Globe My Super Plan 499 and P99 BlackBerry Chat and get a free BlackBerry Curve 9220 plus a free ticket* to Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday Tour concert happening at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on July 11, 2012. For as low as P598/month, Globe subscribers can get the BlackBerry Curve 9220 complete with a P499 monthly consumable amount for calls and texts, unlimited access to BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger), 2 call, text and surf freebies, plus the ultimate chance to sing “Superbass” and “Starships” with the rapper-songwriter herself.
Share the happiness with a friend and subscribe to Globe My Super Plan BlackBerry Unli Surf Combo 999 to get a free BlackBerry Curve 9320 plus two (2) free tickets** to the concert. For only P999 a month, enjoy unlimited surfing, P400 monthly consumable for calls and texts, and 1 call, text and surf freebie, plus a date for two to the biggest concert party of the year.
“We are excited to mount the biggest concert party of the year, and even more so by making it as our biggest freebie ever. Flying an international artist for an exclusive concert in the country as the only Southeast Asian destination is something we’ve never done before. With this huge freebie, now is really the best time to get a BlackBerry plan from Globe Postpaid. Get up close and personal with Nicki Minaj for free when you subscribe to Globe My Super Plan 499 with P99 BlackBerry Chat which entitles you to a free BlackBerry Curve 9220, or BlackBerry Unli Surf Combo Plan 999 with a free BlackBerry Curve 9320. Yes, you read it right: free device and free ticket, a deal you definitely cannot resist, only from Globe and BlackBerry” said Martha Sazon, Head of Globe Postpaid.
This exciting offer is also open to existing Globe Postpaid subscribers with availment options to choose from. Those outside their lock-up can opt to re-contract their account subscription and get the BlackBerry Curve 9220 or the BlackBerry Curve 9320 for the free tickets, while those within lock-up can either enroll to a 24-month BlackBerry Max subscription for only P599 a month for unlimited BlackBerry surfing, purchase a prepaid phone kit, or get a new postpaid line.
What are you waiting for? Grab as many freebies as you can from Globe and BlackBerry while school is just about to begin. Enjoy the new BlackBerry Curve smartphones that both offer all the market-leading BlackBerry messaging and social-centric features and apps that people love, and tickets to see Pink Friday gal Nicki Minaj live in Manila, all for free when you get a Globe BlackBerry postpaid plan. Now who says you don’t have time for a little ‘boom boom bass’?
Get the newest BlackBerry Curve smartphones from Globe now by visiting www.globe.com.ph/blackberrycurve, going to the Globe Store nearest you, or calling 730-1010.
*Gen Ad/Upper Box/Lower Box 2 area on a first-come, first served basis
**Lower Box 1/VIP/Patron area on a first-come, first served basis
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BlackBerry Logo
Aside from this Academic Service, BlackBerry Philippines proudly presented its mobile line-up last June 13, 2012 at the Radisson Blue Hotel in front of Cebu Media and Bloggers. Included in the list is its latest devices, the 9320 and 9220 units. It's BlackBerry 8520 was the number 1 in the Philippines from first to second quarter last year. Different applications were also developed by Filipinos for Blackberry which includes the famous EnjoyPH. But of course, BBM or BlackBerry Manager is the undefeated application as of this time with a wooping 56 million users worldwide.
BlackBerry 9320 Curve
BlackBerry family includes BlackBerry 7, BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Torch and BlackBerry Curves which is the most purchased BlackBerry here in the Philippines due to its affordable plan provided by the country's famous carrier - Sun, Smart and Globe. Speaking of Carriers, Globe has recently released its back to school treat via Nicki Minaj Pink Pink Friday Concert. How to avail such? Check below Press Release.
Nicki Minaj Pink Friday event.
The best back-to-school treat ever: Globe gives you the biggest freebie that is Nicki Minaj
Subscribe to Globe My Super Plan 499 and P99 BlackBerry Chat and get a free BlackBerry Curve 9220 and exclusive access to Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday Concert at SM MOA Arena on July 11
School season is back again and Globe, the leader in postpaid, together with BlackBerry, give you an exciting back-to-school treat before exams and reports get in the way with its biggest freebie ever, seeing international music icon Nicki Minaj up close and live in her one night-only concert in Manila this July.
Subscribe to Globe My Super Plan 499 and P99 BlackBerry Chat and get a free BlackBerry Curve 9220 plus a free ticket* to Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday Tour concert happening at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on July 11, 2012. For as low as P598/month, Globe subscribers can get the BlackBerry Curve 9220 complete with a P499 monthly consumable amount for calls and texts, unlimited access to BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger), 2 call, text and surf freebies, plus the ultimate chance to sing “Superbass” and “Starships” with the rapper-songwriter herself.
Share the happiness with a friend and subscribe to Globe My Super Plan BlackBerry Unli Surf Combo 999 to get a free BlackBerry Curve 9320 plus two (2) free tickets** to the concert. For only P999 a month, enjoy unlimited surfing, P400 monthly consumable for calls and texts, and 1 call, text and surf freebie, plus a date for two to the biggest concert party of the year.
“We are excited to mount the biggest concert party of the year, and even more so by making it as our biggest freebie ever. Flying an international artist for an exclusive concert in the country as the only Southeast Asian destination is something we’ve never done before. With this huge freebie, now is really the best time to get a BlackBerry plan from Globe Postpaid. Get up close and personal with Nicki Minaj for free when you subscribe to Globe My Super Plan 499 with P99 BlackBerry Chat which entitles you to a free BlackBerry Curve 9220, or BlackBerry Unli Surf Combo Plan 999 with a free BlackBerry Curve 9320. Yes, you read it right: free device and free ticket, a deal you definitely cannot resist, only from Globe and BlackBerry” said Martha Sazon, Head of Globe Postpaid.
This exciting offer is also open to existing Globe Postpaid subscribers with availment options to choose from. Those outside their lock-up can opt to re-contract their account subscription and get the BlackBerry Curve 9220 or the BlackBerry Curve 9320 for the free tickets, while those within lock-up can either enroll to a 24-month BlackBerry Max subscription for only P599 a month for unlimited BlackBerry surfing, purchase a prepaid phone kit, or get a new postpaid line.
What are you waiting for? Grab as many freebies as you can from Globe and BlackBerry while school is just about to begin. Enjoy the new BlackBerry Curve smartphones that both offer all the market-leading BlackBerry messaging and social-centric features and apps that people love, and tickets to see Pink Friday gal Nicki Minaj live in Manila, all for free when you get a Globe BlackBerry postpaid plan. Now who says you don’t have time for a little ‘boom boom bass’?
Get the newest BlackBerry Curve smartphones from Globe now by visiting www.globe.com.ph/blackberrycurve, going to the Globe Store nearest you, or calling 730-1010.
*Gen Ad/Upper Box/Lower Box 2 area on a first-come, first served basis
**Lower Box 1/VIP/Patron area on a first-come, first served basis
Follow BlackBerry Philippines at:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlackBerryPH
Twitter: @BlackBerryPH
Website: ph.blackberry.com
Nokia N9, available for pre-order!
The much awaited mobile
– not just a simple mobile but an all-screen smartphone is now available for
pre-order here in the Philippines! What is it? No other than the Nokia N9!
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Ongoing until November 18, 2011, you can get your hands on the Nokia N9 before everyone else does
by preordering online
at www.nokia.com.ph or http://smart.com.ph/nokia-n9/
This beautiful,
high-tech phone comes with the most amazing value-laden plans available from
Smart.
Get your Nokia N9 for
FREE at Smart’s Unlimited Data Plan 2000 (16gb) and 3000 (64gb), and All-in
Plan 3500 (16gb). You
can also preorder your Nokia N9 at All-in Plan 3500 with P1,200 cash out.
What’s more, once your
preorder application for the Nokia N9 is approved, you will receive a limited
edition Nokia Wireless
Music Receiver for FREE! This great innovation liberates your digital music
libraries from mobile
to home stereos using the Bluetooth technology.
Stylish and very
modern, the Nokia N9 is designed to give fast access to the most important
things
people do with a phone:
use apps, stay up to date with notifications and social networks and switch
between activities
through a simple gesture -- a swipe.
The Nokia N9 boasts of
carrying the latest smartphone technology including a polycarbonate body, which
enables superior antenna
performance for better reception; 8-megapixel Carl Zeiss autofocus sensor,
wide-angle lens,
HD-quality video capture and large lens aperture; free turn-by-turn drive and
walk
navigation with voice
guidance in Maps; video play in true 16:9 widescreen format and surround sound
experience; and the
Near Field Communication (NFC), which allows users to easily share images,
videos
and music in between
devices by touching them together.
You can pick-up your
new Nokia N9 at Smart Wirless Center on November 21, 2011.
Be one of the first to
own a bold, all-screen Nokia N9 device. Preordered Nokia N9’s are available in
Black, Cyan, and
Magenta.
SMART offers Free Facebook Access, an upgrade on Sun's Facebook 0?
I was not able to get the official announcement of Smart's Free Facebook Application in all Java-enabled mobile phones, but thanks to CBT for his post on "Update on SMART Free Facebook Access through Mobile App for Java" - I get updated!
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Anyways, this free Facebook Access of Smart is allegedly an update or upgrade of Sun Celullar's 0.facebook.com. This was believed after PLDT acquired Sun's telecommunication company, Digitel. But anyway around, as long as the consumers benefit its major changes, this application is a go-go for everyone. For the record, this Facebook App is not just for all SMART users out there, it just happened that Smart earlier announced its support to this free Facebook service. There would be no surprise if Globe Telecommunications will release its confirmation for the support of the same service.
SMART Users, Eyes Here!
See details below from CTB, a message sent exclusively to CTB author:
Download and use of all Facebook services within the Facebook Mobile App for Java are FREE for Smart subscribers from Jul 15 to Oct 14, 2011.
However, please take note that clicking on any URL or 3rd party services (e.g. Snapstore) will lead you out of the application. Thus, usual data charges apply. You should have at least P1.00 maintaining balance to use the app. The app may be downloaded by sending FB to 211. Subscribers will receive text confirmation containing the download link of the app.
Also, they may click on the Facebook Mobile Application link in the Smart WAP site. Hope this helps.
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Eventually, I was not able to maximize the use of the said to be free 5 days internet access to this Nokia X2 bundle with limited Smart sim. I got disconnected after the 2nd day of usage and lost my load after then. But still, thank you to Smart for this new Free Facebook Access.
Better than 0.facebook.com? Yes, a very big yes! In this new Facebook Free Access, you can actually browse and see all Photos you have and your friends are having in their respective profiles. And its free from Charges! Update your status in realtime!
In respect to GUI (Graphical User's Interface), this Facebook Application is a younger version for Facebook Application for Android Phones. You can actually send and upload photos without getting any charge. Photos are uploaded to your album entitled Snaptu Uploads.
Its Home screen is composed of 11 icons; News Feed, Inbox, Requests, Notifications, Events, Photos, friends, Profile, Find Friends, Search and Apps. I bet everybody knows their functions. Furthermore, easy browsing is guaranteed.
At least, I now have an alternative way of accessing facebook in case there is no wi-fi access points for my Samsung Galaxy Mini. Kudos to Smart! How is Globe doing so far?
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Anyways, this free Facebook Access of Smart is allegedly an update or upgrade of Sun Celullar's 0.facebook.com. This was believed after PLDT acquired Sun's telecommunication company, Digitel. But anyway around, as long as the consumers benefit its major changes, this application is a go-go for everyone. For the record, this Facebook App is not just for all SMART users out there, it just happened that Smart earlier announced its support to this free Facebook service. There would be no surprise if Globe Telecommunications will release its confirmation for the support of the same service.
SMART Users, Eyes Here!
See details below from CTB, a message sent exclusively to CTB author:
Download and use of all Facebook services within the Facebook Mobile App for Java are FREE for Smart subscribers from Jul 15 to Oct 14, 2011.
However, please take note that clicking on any URL or 3rd party services (e.g. Snapstore) will lead you out of the application. Thus, usual data charges apply. You should have at least P1.00 maintaining balance to use the app. The app may be downloaded by sending FB to 211. Subscribers will receive text confirmation containing the download link of the app.
Also, they may click on the Facebook Mobile Application link in the Smart WAP site. Hope this helps.
bugITs Experience
Eventually, I was not able to maximize the use of the said to be free 5 days internet access to this Nokia X2 bundle with limited Smart sim. I got disconnected after the 2nd day of usage and lost my load after then. But still, thank you to Smart for this new Free Facebook Access.
Better than 0.facebook.com? Yes, a very big yes! In this new Facebook Free Access, you can actually browse and see all Photos you have and your friends are having in their respective profiles. And its free from Charges! Update your status in realtime!
In respect to GUI (Graphical User's Interface), this Facebook Application is a younger version for Facebook Application for Android Phones. You can actually send and upload photos without getting any charge. Photos are uploaded to your album entitled Snaptu Uploads.
Its Home screen is composed of 11 icons; News Feed, Inbox, Requests, Notifications, Events, Photos, friends, Profile, Find Friends, Search and Apps. I bet everybody knows their functions. Furthermore, easy browsing is guaranteed.
At least, I now have an alternative way of accessing facebook in case there is no wi-fi access points for my Samsung Galaxy Mini. Kudos to Smart! How is Globe doing so far?
Windows Phone 7, Microsoft Finally launches Smartphone
Early this year, smartphones have been in mobile market and are making its margin to the top. On October 11, 2010 - Monday, Microsoft launched its version of Smartphone in the name of Windows Phone 7. Eventhough it is considered late in release, this phone is unique and has the proud feature called Tiles. These tiles represent the applications that users prefer to be displayed in the start-up screen. Moving forward, Windows Phone 7 uses an elegant operating system which is not present or used in any early version of smartphones.
This new phone will make its debut in European markets on October 21 while on November 8, US markets will take its turn.
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Here are some of the Windows Phone 7 (Seven) Features:
1. Start Screen (Blue)
The Start screen on Windows Phone 7 puts what’s most important to phone users front-and-center, making it obvious and accessible.
2. People Hub: Friends & Contact Info, Connect on the Go
The People Hub is meant to be “Command Central” for how people communicate today, pulling in Facebook status updates and providing contact information and phone numbers. Users can take actions like responding to updates or sending a text message right from the Hub.
3. Games Hub: Xbox LIVE Integration
More than just a games folder, the Games Hub is a centralized place for accessing games, finding new ones and connecting with friends. It extends the Xbox LIVE social gaming experience and delivers a mobile gaming experience users can only get on Windows Phone 7.
4. Productivity on the Go: Office Hub
The Microsoft Office Hub provides mobile versions of familiar Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile to view and edit documents. Users can also access information via Microsoft SharePoint Workspace Mobile 2010.
5. Pictures Hub: Take & Share Pictures
Windows Phone 7 includes a dedicated camera button that works even when a phone is locked to help capture that important shot. Windows Phone also makes it easy to enjoy pictures, share them with others and view and comment on others’ pictures from this Hub.
6. Music + Videos Hub
The Music + Videos Hub puts all media in one place, including songs, videos and podcasts. Users can listen to FM radio or stream and download music from the Web. Zune Marketplace is also part of the experience, enabling users to explore new media while on the go and share with friends.
7. Local Search: Integrated Bing Search
Windows Phone 7 delivers an integrated Bing Search experience, built-in GPS and Bing Maps. Local search provides quick access to phone numbers, ratings and reviews, and directions. In select locations, choose from driving or walking routes, view street-level images and real-time traffic updates.
Eventhough its ambitious to say, Microsoft goal is to deliver a phone that truly integrates the things people really want to do, puts those things right in front of them, and either lets them get finished quickly or immerses them in the experience they were seeking.
This new phone will make its debut in European markets on October 21 while on November 8, US markets will take its turn.
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Here are some of the Windows Phone 7 (Seven) Features:
1. Start Screen (Blue)
The Start screen on Windows Phone 7 puts what’s most important to phone users front-and-center, making it obvious and accessible.
2. People Hub: Friends & Contact Info, Connect on the Go
The People Hub is meant to be “Command Central” for how people communicate today, pulling in Facebook status updates and providing contact information and phone numbers. Users can take actions like responding to updates or sending a text message right from the Hub.
3. Games Hub: Xbox LIVE Integration
More than just a games folder, the Games Hub is a centralized place for accessing games, finding new ones and connecting with friends. It extends the Xbox LIVE social gaming experience and delivers a mobile gaming experience users can only get on Windows Phone 7.
4. Productivity on the Go: Office Hub
The Microsoft Office Hub provides mobile versions of familiar Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile to view and edit documents. Users can also access information via Microsoft SharePoint Workspace Mobile 2010.
5. Pictures Hub: Take & Share Pictures
Windows Phone 7 includes a dedicated camera button that works even when a phone is locked to help capture that important shot. Windows Phone also makes it easy to enjoy pictures, share them with others and view and comment on others’ pictures from this Hub.
6. Music + Videos Hub
The Music + Videos Hub puts all media in one place, including songs, videos and podcasts. Users can listen to FM radio or stream and download music from the Web. Zune Marketplace is also part of the experience, enabling users to explore new media while on the go and share with friends.
7. Local Search: Integrated Bing Search
Windows Phone 7 delivers an integrated Bing Search experience, built-in GPS and Bing Maps. Local search provides quick access to phone numbers, ratings and reviews, and directions. In select locations, choose from driving or walking routes, view street-level images and real-time traffic updates.
Eventhough its ambitious to say, Microsoft goal is to deliver a phone that truly integrates the things people really want to do, puts those things right in front of them, and either lets them get finished quickly or immerses them in the experience they were seeking.
Sony Ericsson Android Smartphones, World's smallest
Sony Ericsson has made a break as it launches the world's first smallest Android smartphones; The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini and X10 mini pro. The Philippine's Press launching was held last july 14,2010 - Wednesday at X10 Cafe, SM City Cebu.
As the Android Market makes a slope in the telecommunication and gadget line, Sony Ericsson invested its brand with the X10 mini and mini Pro. Here are the technical specifications and features that these units have:
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Xperia X10 mini Pro Specifications:
Screen
- 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA)
- 16,777,216 color TFT
Memory
- MicroSD™ support (up to 16 GB)
- Phone memory 128MB*
* Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration.
Networks
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
- UMTS/HSPA 900/2100
- UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100
- UMTS/HSUPA 850/1900/2100
Available colours
- Black - Red - Pearl White
Possible limited market availability.
Sizes
- 90.0 x 52.0 x 17.0 mm
- 3.5 x 2.0 x 0.7 inches
Weight
- 120.0 gr
- 4.2 oz
Visitors can enjoy phone demos and other freebies at the X10 Cafe, 2nd Floor of SM City Cebu, Northwing just near the SM Cyberzone entrance until July 25, 2010
As the Android Market makes a slope in the telecommunication and gadget line, Sony Ericsson invested its brand with the X10 mini and mini Pro. Here are the technical specifications and features that these units have:
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Xperia X10 mini Pro Specifications:
Screen
- 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA)
- 16,777,216 color TFT
Memory
- MicroSD™ support (up to 16 GB)
- Phone memory 128MB*
* Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration.
Networks
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
- UMTS/HSPA 900/2100
- UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100
- UMTS/HSUPA 850/1900/2100
Available colours
- Black - Red - Pearl White
Possible limited market availability.
Sizes
- 90.0 x 52.0 x 17.0 mm
- 3.5 x 2.0 x 0.7 inches
Weight
- 120.0 gr
- 4.2 oz
Visitors can enjoy phone demos and other freebies at the X10 Cafe, 2nd Floor of SM City Cebu, Northwing just near the SM Cyberzone entrance until July 25, 2010
