Although Sony makes one of the best smartphones, it wouldn't be on top of my list to suggest. Why? Because Sony is known to be too slow or just forget their phones when firmware (Android) updates are available.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Friday, May 02, 2014
UpNext
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Viber is down?
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Google Now Launcher on an LG G2
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Chrome Remote Desktop
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Updating PS3
Friday, April 04, 2014
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
False hope
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Contact photos
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Open Garden
Friday, March 21, 2014
KitKat memory management
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Android Wear
Between LG and Motorola (both announced their version of Android Wear device right after Google did the announcement), I'd choose the Moto 360 over the LG G watch in design the design factor, although I'm sure that LG will be a lot cheaper. But then again, I'm not getting both and will probably wait for version 2.
Monday, March 17, 2014
TEXT Spam
Text Marketing
NTC Circular against porn
Present and past-presidents of PMA sued
Sunday, March 16, 2014
LG G2 from Globe
Security check
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Kindle Paperwhite Update
Knock On
Friday, March 14, 2014
3G signal in the Metropolis
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Sony Experia T2
Relief of Task Force Tugis Head
Gun License Courier
Delfin Lee Delistment
LG G2 Charger
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Buffer
Polarbear app
Grimm "Aswang"
Friday, February 21, 2014
Android users will get to install Jolla's rival Sailfish OS, bit by bit
Jolla’s Sailfish OS isn’t Android – not even an Amazon-style fork – but it can run Android apps and manufacturers can put it on the same hardware they use for Android devices. So after a pretty small-scale start, what would be the smart way for the plucky Finnish mobile upstart to make sure as many people as possible play with its software?
Yup. On Friday, Jolla announced the first complete version of Sailfish OS and said users themselves would later this year be able to install it on many Android devices – according to the post-Nokia outfit, this will include “major versions of popular Samsung Galaxy, Google Nexus, and Sony Xperia .” In the meantime, Jolla will soon put a Sailfish launcher into “common Android marketplaces”, so people can get their heads around the operating system’s gesture-based user interface.
All this will take place during the first half of this year, Jolla said, noting that the full Sailfish OS should be “commercially ready for global distribution” after the beginning of March, when Sailfish OS receives its fourth significant update.
The company also revealed partnerships with other big hitters from Finland: Rovio, for an Angry Birds-themed “The Other Half” smart cover, and security firm F-Secure, for free cloud storage. Jolla will also work with Finnish IT consultancy Tieto to offer integration services to manufacturers that want to make Sailfish OS phones.
According to Jolla COO and co-founder Marc Dillon:
“We’ve been working hard together with our user community to make the user experience of the Jolla smartphone and Sailfish OS effortless and distinct. We believe that Jolla now offers a truly viable option for all smartphone users. Naturally we are not stopping here, as we continue to provide monthly software updates to Jolla devices and Sailfish OS.”
Sailfish OS users will be able to install “their preferred Android app store”, Dillon added – I’m guessing the official Google Play Store isn’t an option, but Jolla has previously announced a partnership with Yandex to see the Russian web giant’s Android app store preinstalled on Jolla devices. Sailfish OS is open source, and the community has already made native apps for Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Foursquare.
How likely is it that Android users will go Sailfish? Jolla is hopeful: chairman Antti Saarnio said in Friday’s statement that there are about a billion Android users out there. “Last year in China alone, about 100 million devices were re-flashed after the purchase with a new operating system. This approach allows Sailfish OS to scale into volume fast without limitations,” he noted.
“Just in a few months [since launch, presumably] we have shown how fast an open operating system can develop compared to closed ecosystems,” Saarnio continued. “It’s time for free choice instead of closed walled gardens.”
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Microsoft Officially Rebrands SkyDrive To OneDrive
SkyDrive is dead, long live OneDrive. In January, Microsoft announced that it would rebrand its storage service to OneDrive following a trademark dispute with British pay-TV provider BSkyB. Starting today, the website, the mobile apps and the desktop apps all share the same OneDrive name.
That’s not all. Microsoft is also launching today a new referral program. It is very reminiscent of Dropbox’s referral system. If a friend signs up using your link, you get 500MB of free storage, up to a maximum of 10 friends or 5GB. Similarly, if you enable automatic photo upload on your Windows, iOS or Android phone, you can get up to 3GB of free storage.
Overall, OneDrive users can get up to 8GB of additional storage. Before today, the Android app didn’t have the photo backup feature. But today’s update brought this feature to Android phones as well.
Consumer cloud storage is becoming cheaper as many tech giants now have their own services. Google has Google Drive, Apple has iCloud, Microsoft has OneDrive, etc. They will now have to differentiate from each other with better apps, better features and probably marketing.
Funnily, the two platforms that didn’t receive an update today were Microsoft’s two core products — Office 2013 and Windows 8.1. You will still see the old SkyDrive name, but everything will still work.
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Report: Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 to run on Tizen
The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 will run on Samsung’s homegrown Tizen OS instead of Google’s Android, according to USA Today. The report also said that Samsung is planning to introduce the watch, as well as the new Tizen operating system, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week.
This would be a pretty radical shift for Samsung, which already brought some well-known third-party app developers to the table for the original Galaxy Gear including Evernote and Snapchat. A switch to Tizen would mean that the company has to start all over again, and raises some questions about compatibility. Would a Tizen-based smartwatch only work with Tizen phones, for example? That could be a problem, since there aren’t any available right now.
On the other hand, this could mean that the new Galaxy Gear will function as a standalone device, like the Pebble smartwatch; the watch might be able to perform its standard functions and run preloaded apps without a connection.
Samsung is holding a press conference at MWC next week where it is expected to introduce the Galaxy S5. We’ll see if the Galaxy Gear 2 makes an appearance as well.
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The First Supersonic Private Jet Has Huge Screens Instead of Windows
Windows are kind of a drag for airplanes—literally. They add extra weight, weaken the body, and generally slow the aircraft down. That's why the new Spike S-512 Supersonic Jet won't have any. Instead, passengers get to enjoy their sky-high surroundings on real-time, panoramic video screens.
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Don't blink or you'll miss this 'Guardians of the Galaxy' teaser
It used to be that a movie was teased with a trailer, and then debuted. Disney seems to be starting a trend in which even the trailers themselves get their own trailers.
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Samsung promises KitKat for 14 devices, including Galaxy S III and Note II
Samsung has mostly kept quiet about its KitKat update plans since the software came out in late October, but today the company's American arm announced a list of devices that will be getting an update. Android 4.4 updates will be provided to "select carrier variants" of the Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy S 4, Galaxy S 4 Mini, Galaxy S 4 Active, Galaxy S 4 Zoom, Galaxy S III, Galaxy S III mini, Galaxy Mega, Galaxy Light, Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Tab 3, Galaxy Note 10.1, and the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition.
The list of devices receiving the update says two things about Samsung: first, it's not too bad about providing continued support compared to other Android OEMs, at least for its most popular handsets. A two-year support window seems to be a reasonable expectation, if you buy new devices around the time they're released. Second, it offers a truly dizzying array of phones and tablets that would confuse even the most informed consumer (I had to Google the Galaxy Light before I even knew what it was). Other handset makers, like HTC, whom we'll pick on only because it provided us a recent and prominent example, seem to have trouble keeping even their flagship phones updated for that long. Even though we don't have a release window for any of Samsung's updates yet, this is good news for most of its customers.
Aside from the under-the-hood upgrades included with KitKat, updated devices will receive a handful of Samsung-specific features, including a new Location Menu, an "Enhanced Messaging" function that will allow you to choose between Samsung's Messages app or Google Hangouts for texting and will support a wider number of emojis, and upgraded Google (GMS) apps. Samsung's Android 4.3 update, which has already rolled out to a fair number of the listed devices, included a handful of other features, including support for the Galaxy Gear smartwatch.
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Report: GMC to get own model not shared with Chevy? [feedly]
// Autoblog
Filed under: Crossover, GM, GMC, Rumormill, Luxury
For years, GMC has existed as a brand without a single unique product, reconstituting Chevrolet trucks, SUVs and crossovers with more frosting in exchange for a few extra dollars. The Sierra is a Silverado, the Acadia a Traverse, and the Terrain an Equinox, although admittedly the latter pair are visually differentiated to a significant degree.
GMC could be set to expand beyond its Chevy-based roots, though. During last week's Detroit Auto Show press days, GM's product boss Mark Reuss was asked whether there'd ever be a GMC that wasn't taken from Chevy. "Oh, yes, you will," Reuss told the media. "The health of GMC is astonishingly good from a consideration standpoint." Reuss wouldn't elaborate on what the model could be, although we're quite happy to make some guesses. GMC has its bases fairly well covered, with a mid-size and full-size crossover, as well as a mid-size, full-size and HD pickup. We doubt GMC will be building a family sedan, sports car, or hatchback, so really, the only place we can see the brand going is into a smaller crossover.
Automotive News points out that the most recent small GMC showcar, the 2010 Granite concept (shown above), won't see production according to General Motors. That vehicle likely would have rode on GM's compact vehicle architecture, known internally as Gamma II, which underpins the Chevy Spark and Sonic, as well as the Buick Encore (and its overseas Opel/Vauxhall/Chevy counterparts).
That seems like logical territory for GMC, especially considering the early success of the Encore in the US market. So while it's unlikely that the Granite will see production, we wouldn't bet against a GMC-version of the Buick Encore on US roads at some point in the near future.
What do you think GMC will do? Would you buy an Encore-sized GMC? Let us know what you think in Comments.
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Monday, January 20, 2014
Jeep Wrangler by Vilner takes extreme luxury off-road [feedly]
// Autoblog
Vilner turned its customary and intensely luxurious attentions to a two-door Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited back in 2012, following that up this year with its take on the four-door version. A coat of lustrous black paint outside is brightened up LED headlights, foglights and taillights and layers of chrome laid on the grille, mirrors, door handles and fuel filler cap.
Stance gets an injection of brawn from the 20-inch wheels, and they'll roll faster thanks to the power upgrade from 197 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque in the 2.8-liter diesel to 257 hp and 412 lb-ft.
Inside is furious red, with cross-stitched crimson leather and Alcantara demanding your focus. When you can look away from that, you'll find the raw metal parts painted black and again ornamented in minor applications of chrome. Feel free to feast on it in the high-res gallery above.
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Sunday, January 19, 2014
Hello SMS Brings Tabs and Easy Photo-Sharing to Text Messages [feedly]
Hello SMS Brings Tabs and Easy Photo-Sharing to Text Messages
Android: In KitKat, Google has replaced the old Messaging app with Hangouts. If you still want a dedicated app for SMS, or if you're on an older version of Android and want a better messaging app, Hello SMS is a strong contender as a beautiful replacement with a unique tabs-based interface.
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Thursday, January 16, 2014
Whoa: I see Google Now cards in Chrome on my desktop [feedly]
It's been a long time coming but Google Now is finally making its way to Chrome on the desktop. This morning, I set a reminder in Google Now on my iPhone and a few minutes later Chrome prodded me with a notification. Don't get super excited though: To make this happen, I had to install the Canary version of Chrome, which is a very experimental channel of Chrome.
I hit up Canary to test Google Now out because I saw a Google+ post from Mike McLoughlin early on Thursday morning pointing out the new feature. A quick trip to the Google Chrome Canary site and one install later, I had Google Now on my desktop.
There was one small step to enable the function. In my Chrome Canary address bar, I had to type chrome://flags/#enable-google-now because the feature is off by default. I tested it on a Mac but it should also work with Windows machines.
Google is clearly prepping — or has prepped — for Google Now on Chrome because it already has a support page explaining how to use the feature. There it says that some Google Now cards you can see on your mobile device will be shown on the desktop and that these will appear even if Chrome isn't running. You can turn that feature off, however.
Again, we knew this was coming but I'm happy it's here; at least in the very experimental Chrome Canary channel. The contextual notifications based on time, location, weather and my calendar appointments make Google Now a useful tool. Adding in Google Now is just another piece of the puzzle for Google's Chrome strategy, which is to boost engagement for its own products and services; even on devices that don't run Chrome OS.
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CyanogenMod Installer comes to the Mac in beta form [feedly]
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Here's what famous Disney characters would look like in real life
We all know what famous Disney princesses and villains look like in the cartoons and movies but what about in real life? How do their beautifully exaggerated features translate into real humans? Pretty good! Artist Avalonis attempted to make real life Disney characters by piecing together real life famous features as reference points. I think she nailed some of them.
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Ask Siri "What Does The Fox Say" And You Won't Be Disappointed
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HTC says the One X, One X+ won't get any more Android updates [feedly]
Bad news for HTC One X and One X+ owners who thought they might get future Android updates: HTC has just said users on both phones will be stuck on Android 4.2.2 from here on out. The One X was HTC's flagship device for 2012, and featured a 720p display, polycarbonate body, and dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. The follow-up, the One X+, was designed as a souped-up version, bringing with it a larger 2,100mAh battery, more storage, a faster 1.7GHz Tegra 3 processor, and an updated front-facing camera. The news was confirmed by HTC's UK Twitter account earlier today, and comes just 14 months after the One X+'s release.
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2015 Honda Fit: Fitter Than Ever [2014 Detroit Auto Show] [feedly]
The rejuvenation of any past 10Best winner is cause for concern. Automakers have been known to screw up great designs for no good reason. Fortunately, this is not one of those occasions. The impressions left by our first sight of the 2015 Honda Fit and detailed explanations about it gleaned from interviews ahead of the Detroit auto show are nearly all positive. We're convinced this third generation is significantly better than its predecessors and we've begun pestering Honda for an immediate test drive. READ MORE ››
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Restore the Windows Start Screen to Its Default Layout [feedly]
If your Start screen has gotten a little overly cluttered, you can reset it to its "default" layout by deleting a few select files. Here's what you need to do.
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Twitter's web look refreshed to match your phone [feedly]
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Latest BlackBerry Link survey hints at BBM on the desktop [feedly]
If you've signed up for the BlackBerry Beta Zone and are participating in the BlackBerry Link beta then chances are good you've already seen the latest survey asking what changes customers want to see in BlackBerry Link future releases. However, if you're not part of that program, then you may have missed the hints of things BlackBerry is looking to add. The survey sent out lists things already integrated into BlackBerry Link but then asks what new and existing features should be added.
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Hands-on with the Lenovo ThinkPad 8—a tablet that means business [feedly]
As CES was ending last week, I got a chance to pick up Lenovo's new ThinkPad 8, an 8-plus-inch tablet that bridges the worlds of handheld and desktop. Designed for business use, the ThinkPad 8 is a little heavier than similarly sized tablets, and it doesn't have all of the bells and whistles of strictly consumer options. But it does exceed the field as it can also plug into a USB 3.0 dock and become a respectable desktop machine—and it's the first Windows 8 pure tablet that has made me think I might actually want a Windows tablet.
There are a few things that are fairly average about the ThinkPad 8. Its eight-hour battery life, when taken out of context, is pretty much standard in the Windows tablet field right now. It's also a little heavier than most of its competition, weighing 0.9 pounds in its lightest configuration. Its back camera is a pedestrian 8-megapixel device, while the front-facing camera is a mere 2 megapixels—good for a Skype call, but not so much for self-portraiture.
Most of those somewhat banal numbers start to take on new meaning when you look at the whole package, though. The ThinkPad 8's 8.3-inch 1920×1200 pixel display is larger and higher resolution than other Windows tablets of its approximate size. It's not quite the resolution of the current iPad Mini, but it's close enough that it's not noticeable thanks to the responsiveness of the processor's graphics engine. The screen has an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts screen contrast based on indoor or outdoor lighting, and its touch sensors support up to 10-finger touch gestures.
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Monday, January 13, 2014
Crumpler End of Season Sale
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Crumpler End of Season Sale
// Pinoy Tech Blog - The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog
If you're looking for a laptop or camera bag, Crumpler will be having its End of Season Sale starting Wednesday, January 15 until the 31st. Get up to 80% off on selected items when you visit any of the Crumpler stores in Bonifacio High Street, Robinsons Magnolia ,Shangri-La Plaza Mall and Trinoma.
Crumpler bags are a favorite among many because of its good quality and design but it is also more pricey than its competitors so this is just the best time to get that Million dollar camera bag or Crumpler laptop messenger bag.
Check out Crumpler's Facebook page and Twitter for more info.
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2015 Ford F-150: the world's best-selling truck goes aluminum to be lighter, faster, and stronger
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// CNET
Ford's F-150 has been the best-selling truck in the US for the past 37 years in a row. This year it gets a radical overhaul, moving to aluminum to save weight and getting a raft of new tech inside and out, making sure this workhorse continues to carry the Blue Oval forward.
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First Game of Thrones season 4 trailer is out—and it looks awesome
First Game of Thrones season 4 trailer is out—and it looks awesome
http://sploid.gizmodo.com/first-game-of-thrones-season-4-trailer-is-out-1499947243/@jesusdiaz
The first official Game of Thrones season 4 trailer is out at last, and it looks fantastic. April 6 seems so far away. Now I need another shot of House of Cards.
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These Easy-To-Install Treads Turn Any Car Into a Tank
These Easy-To-Install Treads Turn Any Car Into a Tank
http://gizmodo.com/these-easy-to-install-treads-turn-any-car-into-a-tank-1498872386
If you're an off-roading enthusiast you've probably already seen those kits that let you replace your truck's wheels with a set of four tank treads for tackling any terrain. The Track N Go is the same idea, except that you don't need a garage, a lift, or any kind of mechanical know-how to install them. You just drive your vehicle onto the treads, lock them in place, and away you go.
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Sunday, January 12, 2014
Bluetooth portable conference speakerphone smackdown: Philips WeCall vs. Logitech P710e
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Here’s How Apple Tracks You Using Your iPhone
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Sale Alert! LG G Pro Lite, Optimus L7 II, Optimus L5 II discounted by as much as Php2K [feedly]
Not an Apple fan? How about LG, you like? If it's a yes, then here's great news for you guys – they've got a special two-month New Year's treat for you guys. What is it? It's a sale of their select Android phones, namely the LG G Pro Lite, LG Optimus L7 II and its [...] | ||
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Nokia Lumia Black Update begins its global tour [feedly]
The title pretty much says it all. The Lumia Black software update for Nokia WP8 smartphones has begun rolling out. Once installed, you can now create Folders for your apps, enjoy Bluetooth LE connectivity for compatible devices, take mobile photography to the next level with Nokia Camera and the latest imaging algorithms, and reap the [...] | ||
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oTranscribe is a Free, Keyboard-Friendly Transcription Tool [feedly]
Web: Google Voice is a pretty good way to record and transcribe voice memos for yourself, but that's not an option for lengthy recordings of interviews and lectures. For that, my weapon weapon of choice would be oTranscribe, a free and open-source webapp.
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