Teen girls choosing BlackBerry over iPhone in the UK | CrackBerry.com

this is what I am talking about, that teenagers are increasingly using the BlackBerry...and most probably because of BlackBerry Messenger and the QWERTY keyboard

Increasing use of BlackBerry in the real world

People have been saying that the downfall if RIM is inevitable because of it's performance lately, I beg to disagree.

Locally, BlackBerry users are constantly increasing and it's coming from the unlikely users...students...younglings. While the professional crowd is using the iPhone.

This is the same is the US and UK markets. Probably because of the cheaper plans and the QWERTY keypad. And also because of the exclusivity of BlackBerry Messenger.

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App update for today for the Motorola Xoom

Firefox Beta and Pocket Legends are being updated at the moment...rock on!

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‪Meet the Nokia 500‬‏ - YouTube

‪Meet the Nokia 500‬‏ - YouTube: "

Perhaps Nokia's redemption? Though still a bit sluggish (as seen in the video) even if it's using the "modern" Anna Symbian OS. But if priced right...might bring back Nokia into the top post.

App update today for the Motorola Xoom

Dropbox and Firefox Beta was updated today for the Honeycomb on the Motorola Xoom

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The New NERF Gun

The new NERF gun! Yeah! Love playing it with Sean!

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Apps update for Android 3.2

Kids Mode, File Expert, Olive Office updates available today and downloading.

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Updates on Android 2.2 (LG Optimus One)

GPS Essentials, Facebook for Android & Gmail is currently being uodated on my Android 2.2

Read somewhere that Gmail is getting more than aesthetic upgrades.

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App updates for the Motorola Xoom on Android 3.2

New apps updates available for the Motorola Xoom. Angry Birds, Google Maps, Pulse News, Words with Friends. I just got the prompt this morning.

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Android 3.2 update...finally

One of the main reason why I chose the Motorola Xoom as my very 1st tablet, even though it's the underdog is it's the reference device of Honeycomb. This will be the 1st device to be updated when an upgrade from Google comes out. True enough, my choice was right on. Android 3.2 was announced a few days ago by Google and Motorola and here it is now.

The update was quick and easy. When I check for the update this morning, it wasn't still there yet, mid day it was still missing but after a few hours, I was suddenly prompted about the update and it already has downloaded.  Wow!

I haven't seen any difference yet, still have to search the net for the update notes, though I read somewhere that it'll enable the microSD card slot and of a "zoom-to-fit" capability for apps that are not "yet" optimized to run on Honeycomb.

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Still waiting for the elusive Android 3.2 update

Took a look at the system updates on the Motorola Xoom, after a few seconds no new updates were found. I'm still hopefully that the update will come any day now.

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Of tablets and cell phones...convergence

I recently got myself my very first tablet, a Motorola Xoom...ever since I wanted to have one, even before the iPad came out. My thought is, it is very easy to consume content on a tablet than an ordinary desktop PC or a laptop. The thought of not waiting for the boot time, no need to look for a table to put it on to. It's something that one can carry around and use it when and where they want to.

The old windows based tablets were cool, but heavy and most of all, expensive. It was difficult to justify to buy something that's priced like a PC but not as functional. Then came the iPad,  its cheap and easy to use. Now things changed.

Now I can go around the house, lugging the tablet, and sit anywhere I want, push a button and the content I want is there, right in front of me. I don't have to wait for it too boot, and the good thing is, the content I see from my desktop is the same content I have on the Xoom. Not the truncated bare one.

That brings use to the cellphones. Other will argue to get a cellphone instead of having to carry two separate things. But I am not convinced that there will be only one convergent device. They may have the same operating system, the same memory, same functionality, but still very different from one another. The display for one, I can get the same content I see on my tablet on the phone, but I enjoy reading and watching on a larger screen. I prefer surfing the net on a bigger screen. I prefer writing long emails and articles on a virtual keyboard than a virtual thumboard. Yet, I would rather take pictures and videos on my phone than on the tablet even if my tablet has a better camera.

There we see, simple daily habits done with two devices that may have the same specifications, but has totally different use.

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YouTube - ‪The Secret Of The Unicorn Full Movie Trailer.flv‬‏

YouTube - ‪The Secret Of The Unicorn Full Movie Trailer.flv‬‏: "

I was always a fan of the stories...now this...ah...very nice! Most of my childhood cartoons and comics are coming to "life"

YouTube - The Google+ project: Explore Mobile

YouTube - The Google+ project: Explore Mobile: "

and since I'm already entertained by Google Latitude, I will definitely try this one out!

YouTube - Thrive™ Tablet Unboxing Video

YouTube - Thrive™ Tablet Unboxing Video: "

I love the way they presented it!

YouTube - Handset Histories: RIM - Phones 4u

YouTube - Handset Histories: RIM - Phones 4u: "

interesting but this brit made it difficult to understand the whole thing. I like the video though...gives good insights on the development and history of BlackBerry phones

If Pixar Made the Rocketeer, It Would Look Like This

Oh cool, it's the "Rocketeer"!

The Rocketeer 20th anniversary from John Banana on Vimeo.

Sony Ericsson announces Xperia Ray and Xperia Active | Android Central

I love the Xperia Active's design...it's just unfortunate that it's come with a not so high resolution screen.

I'm a sucker for rugged outdoor-sy designs you see.

YouTube - Manny Pacquiao HP TouchPad with WebOS Commercial

YouTube - Manny Pacquiao HP TouchPad with WebOS Commercial: "

This is what I mean! And I don't even know if he knows how that thing works...but then again...what if...right?

The Motorola Xoom portfolio case

My Xoom came with the portfolio case. Looks tough, but made the Xoom thicker.

My Motorola Xoom unboxing part 1

Excited and I unboxed it right away when I got home. Although, the box
was previously opened in the US when my mom bought it. But
still....right?

Nothing much to see in the box. The tablet, the proprietary charger, a
USB cable (which I did not open yet), some documentations and nothing
more, not even a CD for software.

YouTube - The Muppets - Being Green Teaser Trailer

YouTube - The Muppets - Being Green Teaser Trailer: "

I've always been a fan of the Muppets...I miss them, and with this movie, I feel like I'm a child again.

YouTube - Sony Tablet - Two will (1st episode)

YouTube - Sony Tablet - Two will (1st episode): "

This is SONY's teaser video for the their upcoming Honeycomb tablets...hehehe I didn't even appreciate the tablets til the very end of the vid.

Honeycomb tablet price wars

When I chose to get the Motorola Xoom, everybody was saying that it was expensive for it's line. I would agree perhaps on the 3G version but not on the WiFi only one.

When the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 came out, everybody was excited (so as me) because it was slim and sleek, but no one criticized it for the price, after checking the price, it turned out that the WiFi version has the same price of the Motorola Xoom WiFi only.

It may be slimmer, but it lacks the port that I was looking for, for it to be a laptop replacement. Partly they were right, because the Galaxy Tab 10.1 did aim for the slimness of the iPad2, and so as the lack of ports. Now, Samsung is coming out with adapters that will go into the universal port of the Tab, just for it to have USB hosting capabilities (which incidentally came out with the Android 3.1 update). As with the Motorola Xoom, well, I'm still looking for the micro to full-sized USB adapter (which does not cost as much as the Tab adapter).

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YouTube - iPod Magic - Deceptions

YouTube - iPod Magic - Deceptions: "

I've always been amazed by magic and technology, in this video, they're together.

YouTube - This is Breitling

YouTube - This is Breitling: "

I love it! A watch company maintaining a slew of acrobatic aircraft and vehicles...there to entertain us...wow!

YouTube - Vuelo Rasante del IA 63 Pampa

YouTube - Vuelo Rasante del IA 63 Pampa: "

see how close that jet is to the ground, i say a couple of feet! yeah!, it would've been wonderful to be in their shoes and would have been reproducible.

YouTube - Caspian Airlines Tu-154 Crash near the Qazvin in Different view

YouTube - Caspian Airlines Tu-154 Crash near the Qazvin in Different view: "

videos like these interest me. Why? Well, it's one of those "right place and right time" sort of thing.

Microsoft unveils Windows 8

I am really excited about this, how fluid the transitions can be. How I wish they can maintain the smooth actions and how not resource hugger it can be. But it's really promising.
 

Microsoft unveils Windows 8

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We're live from Microsoft Windows president Steven Sinofsky's keynote at D9, and there's something rather exciting on stage -- a pair of experimental Windows 8 dev boards running an OS that looks very much like Windows Phone 7's Metro UI. All Things D actually sat down with the man earlier today and got a sneak peek at what to expect starting with the live tiled screen you see above -- and yes, like Windows Phone 7, this OS is designed for touch.

There'll be two kinds of applications for Windows 8, one that runs in a traditional desktop, and the other pseudo-mobile apps based on HTML5 and Javascript, but both environments -- rather, the entire OS -- have been designed from the ground up for touchscreen use. Keyboard and mouse will still be options for both sets of programs, but there are multiple virtual sets of keys for different form factors, including a split keyboard for vertical slate use. Multitasking is simply a matter of swiping running apps into the center of the screen, and you can pull windows partway to "snap" them in place alongside other windows -- even mixing and matching traditional desktop programs with web apps simultaneously (like Twitter alongside your spreadsheet). There's a new version of Internet Explorer 10 (which runs Silverlight) and an app store built into the touchscreen interface, along with integrated services like Office 365. Microsoft says the new OS will run on laptops, tablets and desktops when it appears -- whenever that might be.

All Things D didn't have any details on when we'll get pricing or availability, but we're looking at some Intel Atom-based demo units on stage right now, and Microsoft says it will have ARM designs (the OS will support NVIDIA, TI and Qualcomm) viewable on the Computex show floor, and more will be revealed at the Build Windows developer conference in September. We should note that "Windows 8" is just a codename for what we're seeing here -- "we'll figure out the real name in due time," Sinofsky told the crowd -- but we don't see much harm in calling it Windows 8 for now.

Update: Video after the break!

Gallery: Windows 8 D9 demo

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YouTube - HP Veer Commercial Featuring Manny Pacquiao

YouTube - HP Veer Commercial Featuring Manny Pacquiao: ""

searched for this because it was trending in the tech community. What's disappointing, well, he's a Filipino pride, endorsing a phone that 's not available locally....sigh

Tattoo

This the Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini...Globe's newest offering for their 4G network.

It's a USB Modem stick, for P2199 a month, to get upto 10Mbps speed.

Wonder if it can deliver.

YouTube - Samsung Galaxy Tab - All The Great Features (Official Promo Video) [HD]

YouTube - Samsung Galaxy Tab - All The Great Features (Official Promo Video) [HD]: ""

apparently the 7 inch tablet do have a market, and people are very happy with their Samsun Galaxy Tab...hmmmm

PlayStation announces official wireless cans for PS3, stereo frags coming September -- Engadget

PlayStation announces official wireless cans for PS3, stereo frags coming September -- Engadget

if i get my mojo back, I'm definitely getting one of these (if ever it will be available locally...paging DataBlitz) hehehe

This is one cool-looking headphone.

YouTube - Introducing the Chromebook

YouTube - Introducing the Chromebook: ""

well, this is the future...i see this being adapted more in the enterprise community rather than consumer market. I'm not saying that consumer market is not going to, but more on the enterprise side, where they use a lot of browser based softwares.

YouTube - Cars 2 (definitive trailer) (HD)

YouTube - Cars 2 (definitive trailer) (HD): ""

i've always been a fan...yeah

My Unlimited Call & Surf line from Sun Cellular

I have two mobile phone lines. One is from Globe (which I have been using for more than 10 years now) and my 2 year old Sun Cellular line which I got during my residency training.

I enjoyed my Sun Cellular line for it's unlimited call and text feature. I am on plan 350. Although up to now, SUN still have some areas with unreliable signals. Anyways, last November, I decided to get myself an add-on to this sun cellular plan. An unlimited data add-on which I'll be using on my Android phone (LG Optimus One). It's a P649 add-on to my present P350 monthly that I'm buying, so basically, unlimited call, text and surf.

When I applied for the add-on, I was told that I will only be getting 2G speeds..."that's just how it goes" according to all reps from Sun. Ok, then I said, I'll give it a try, anyways, I will just be tied down for 6 months.

Lo and behold, when I popped the SIM in my phone, I was able to get 3G signals thru HSDPA! woohoo! eat your face SUN! All these time, I was enjoying my unlimited data plan! I can use it on my laptop when ever I'm in coffee shops that don't offer free wifi. And the speed I was getting was...hmmmmm "acceptable" just a tad slower than what I get with those free wifi in the coffee shops.

But just a couple of days ago, a friend told me he applied for a call and surf plan P999 on Sun Cellullar and he's getting hmmmm a little less than 2Mbps speeds...whoa! that's impressive. All the while I thought, I'm getting the same speed as him, since I can use the Android phone with Skype. I thought, that the speed is fast enough otherwise Skype calls will not be possible.

What bothers me though is that I can seem to use the "fbband" APN that is supposed to be used by post-paid plans. Though I talked to a SUN rep about this and he told me that as long as I'm getting HSDPA signal on my phone, then it wouldn't matter. But then again, having some sort of ADHD in me. I asked around and found out that, phones that use the "fbband" apn can get as much as 2Mbps speeds while those who are using the "minternet" apn has a cap of 400kbps only. What?!!!!!

So I tried it and it saddened me to know that I'm paying for something that I can actually get more from it. I called up SUN Cellular, and I was told that my current line is using a 2G SIM and only 3G SIMs can use the "fbband" apn. And! they can't just upgrade my 2G SIM to 3G because the 3G SIMs are using a different set of phone numbers.

Now I have to apply (take note!), apply for a new line! They didn't even consider my time staying with their company for 2 years!!!!! Well, it's a disappointing fact, but then again, just satisfy my lust for connectivity, I will be applying for that new line this week and dispose of my present line, once the new line is activated.

Motorola Xoom WiFi to get Android 3.1 update within the 'next several weeks' -- Engadget

I don't have it yet. But I was told they bought it already. My Motorola XOOM Wifi is coming on the end of May. Hopefully by then, the update Android 3.1 will be released for my enjoyment!

Globe's DSL is Down

This is the 2nd time this month that my DSL connection from Globe Telecoms has been down. The 1st time was a week ago, it was down the whole night then, called their Customer service hotline but I didn't get any answer from them, they said that they don't see any problem on their side.

Tonight though is different, Globe sent out a tweet about a network disruption caused by, according to them, the recent storm. A cable that connects visayas from mindanao was cut. Though a press statement this afternoon said that they expect resumption of services within the day.

Now I wonder when I wake up tomorrow my DSL connection is back.
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

Jolicloud

I was supposed to try this OS. I thought of reviving an old CPU as an internet box for a reception area. You know, to access Google Docs to update spreadsheets and limit the user's access.

I tried it on a Pentium III box with 256MB RAM. The install I thought was very familiar...then as I research on it, I found out that the core of JoliOS is linux, specifically UBUNTU. I thought it's going to be as easy...but ended up as a failure.

It turned out that this OS is such a resource hogger that the CPU was rendered useless. I ended up installing Ubuntu instead.

YouTube - Apple - iPad 2 - TV Ad - If You Asked

YouTube - Apple - iPad 2 - TV Ad - If You Asked: ""

these kinds of video from Apple are so hypnotic that you don't want to blink while watching them...ahhhhhh i want an iPad 2!

YouTube - Viber - Free calls from your iPhone

YouTube - Viber - Free calls from your iPhone: ""

learned about this today...it's a pretty nifty app...that is, you have to find someone that has it.

But is has lots of potential, saves one from call charges. I see it very useful for someone who travels a lot. Just buy a prepaid SIM, subscribe to an unlimited data service and you can now call international or other people that uses this service. Pretty good for international companies.

YouTube - feedly mobile 2.0

here i am again, blogging. Well, since i'm in front of the computer most of the times anyway, might as well make the most out of it.

This is Feedly...it's on it's 2.0 version already. I stumbled upon it when I was looking for a counterpart of Flipboard for the Android. And it turned out, though not as eye-candy as Flipboard, Feedly is more feature-packed.

What it is simply is an RSS Aggregator. One can start from scratch or import news feeds from Google Reader (which I did) and i've never enjoyed reading news ever since.

I now have it as my homepage in my desktop, and installed it in my iOS and Android devices. I can't wait to use it on my Honeycomb tablet.

The hunt for the "right" tablet

I've finally decided to get a tablet. The choice of hardware isn't really that difficult, it's the choice of the OS that is.

I'm getting one not because I just fancy having one, but because I will use it for my work and will eventually replace my aging Apple iBook G4.

Yup for work, which means it could connect to an LCD projector, it should have an array of applications that can make and present powerpoint slides. Very simple requirements for me right?

The most logical choice would be the iPad2, which I was ready to get, but then it's very hard to get one! The US Apple Store online and physical stores doesn't have any stocks. The online store promises 4-6weeks shipping time. Now that's a looooooong wait.

What comes next? Well, there's the BlackBerry PlayBook (my next giddy choice). It'll be available in BestBuy by April 19. It can actually be pre-ordered now. And since I am sourcing all these from the US, and a relative is coming home late april or early May, the timing of the release and ordering it now is very logical. But why am I having 2nd thoughts? It's fast, it's capable feature-wise, and most of all, it can sync with my BlackBerry. But there are lots of sketchy details about the PlayBook that keeps me from getting it (now), but the most compelling is the availability of applications. I mean yeah, it's cool to have a PlayBook, but can I do with it? Heck, even the promised Android apps are not yet sure!

Then comes Android tablets. There are plenty of them out there. The Samsung Galaxy, which is not out yet. The HTC flyer, very nifty device, especially that stylus. But the problem I see with HTCs, even though they have wonderful designs, is the OS updates...not really reliable. I will be wondering if they will update the firmware or not. Of course I don't want that to add to my worries.

Then there's the Motorola XOOM. The reference device for Android's Tablet OS, Gingerbread. It's got a big display, and the internals to prove it. I guess I'm bent on getting it. But it seems very elusive. It says that it's available for pick up at BestBuy, but my mom says, she was told that it'll be available next month, hey that's tomorrow!

Again, the iPad2, even though it's a closed-system, is the logical choice. It's got the hardware, I won't have a problem looking for a way to connect it to the projector because of the readily available VGA adapter. Keynote is the best presentation software there is. And there are tons of applications that the kids will like. But it's not available yet and the shelf life is very short!

I just hope the next days will prove positive for the XOOM
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro -- Engadget

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro -- Engadget

I think the Xperia Pro in silver looks a lot better than the black. It sports a 3.7-inch, 854 x 480 display (which uses uses the company's Bravia graphics engine technology), runs atop a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, and is sporting SE's customized build of Gingerbread (Android 2.3). The phone has an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash, 2 megapixel front facing camera, and will be available in silver, red, and black. Ohhhh I want one!

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro first hands-on! (updated with video) -- Engadget

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro first hands-on! (updated with video) -- Engadget

Looks like Sony Ericsson is getting it's mojo back, a slew of new handsets like this Xperia Pro (which no one has heard of before), i hope the Android (Gingerbread) version they're cooking up will be much more responsive cause the video clearly show's the jagged-ness of the response. I love this phone better than the brother the Xperia Play, I have this thing with physical keyboards. Oh and can you hear the Angry Birds theme in the background....nice!

HP TouchPad, Veer and Pre 3 videos

Now it's either these or Android...but choices have narrowed down since I am not letting go of the BlackBerry and the PlayBook.

Captain America Super Bowl Trailer : Teaser Trailer

Captain America Super Bowl Trailer : Teaser Trailer

No wonder rumors about the Fantastic Four is starting to have credence, the Human Torch became Capt. America!

Sony Ericsson: no OS updates for Xperia X10 beyond Android 2.1, it's better than 2.2 anyway -- Engadget

Sony Ericsson: no OS updates for Xperia X10 beyond Android 2.1, it's better than 2.2 anyway -- Engadget

during the days of the non-smartphone era, the likes of T10, T20, K600 etc., Sony Ericsson has been known to bring out firmware upgrades and has been very active on it. But with this announcement, it looks like SE, from not just becoming a lame cellphone company in terms of design, they've become a lame company in terms of firmware upgrades...sayang.

ASUS Eee Pad MeMO tablet takes a pen out of the Courier's book -- Engadget

ASUS Eee Pad MeMO tablet takes a pen out of the Courier's book -- Engadget

Why do they always make the ads soooooo pretty! But of all ASUS' new tablets, i think I like this one the best....size, screen...oh check out that funky stylus!!!!

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc breaks cover, announced at CES this week? -- Engadget

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc breaks cover, announced at CES this week? -- Engadget

wow! looks like SE is coming back to life. Unlike their "futuristic"-shaped Vivaz and X10 this Xpreia Arc hope is going to be some sort of redemption for SE, who has been lagging way behind Samsung and even LG. I just hope they don't blunder more like, just using Eclair than Froyo since they're a bit late in the processor game since this toy only uses a single core and 1Ghz processor only. But that design is surely going to make lots of head turn.

LG announces super slim Optimus Black with NOVA display -- Engadget

LG announces super slim Optimus Black with NOVA display -- Engadget

look at how sweet this thing is, now i've got more options for my phone upgrades, and LG started to become part of the top 5 choices.

Nice Portrait Androids

yup it's from Thailand. Yup, looks a lot like the old brick gaming handhelds. But it sure looks very sexy! They should bring this in the Philippines!!!! I want one!

Vizio reveals Via Tablet and Phone with Android, sub-$300 3DTVs ahead of CES (update: pic!) -- Engadget

Vizio reveals Via Tablet and Phone with Android, sub-$300 3DTVs ahead of CES (update: pic!) -- Engadget

oohh keep them coming, just look at those beauty! the more, the merrier, the more affordable these will become! yeah!

German dealership already listing Lamborghini Sesto Elemento for sale at €2M — Autoblog

German dealership already listing Lamborghini Sesto Elemento for sale at €2M — Autoblog

can you believe this? Is this a car or a fighter jet? What a design!

The Evernote-Livescribe Connection « Evernote Blogcast

The Evernote-Livescribe Connection « Evernote Blogcast

coupled with unlimited mobile internet, this collaboration between Livescribe and Evernote is a student's heaven. All notes taken during a lecture/class both has a hardcopy and a softcopy stored online that can be accessed anytime anywhere.

Livescribe :: Never Miss A Word

Livescribe :: Never Miss A Word

if only i had this back in medschool, life would have been sooooo much easier

YouTube - Beers Filling Up Through the Bottom!

YouTube - Beers Filling Up Through the Bottom!: ""

found this very interesting, they're using special disposable cups with valves at the bottom. Very nifty way to pour beer

Greetings! Merry CHR

Greetings! Merry CHRISTMAS everyone!

tempted to get one o

tempted to get one of these a-Jays One Earbuds...just because of the packaging hahahaha - http://goo.gl/QmnP8

a-JAYS One In Ear Noise Isolating Earphones - Matt Black

a-JAYS One In Ear Noise Isolating Earphones - Matt Black

Saw this today, it's less than P2000, tempting to get it, not because of anything else, but because it's got such a nice packaging. Mind you, I still have a much functional Pioneer earbuds which i seldom use hehehehe

No more ePocrates in

No more ePocrates in WebOS devices....ePocrates the famous mobile drug database that started in Palm devices is now ending their support to WebOS citing "low interest levels" - http://goo.gl/bOeWW

found out a nifty fe

found out a nifty feature of Gmail in Android...send an application for Android thru Gmail (.apk) then open it up in your Android device, there will be an INSTALL button right there in the email

Download Swype at ht

Download Swype at http://htxt.it/WhrM

Want SWYPE? Get it f

Want SWYPE? Get it from here if you still don't have it in your phone. All you have to do is register, download and install. Swype is a revolutionary keyboard that recognizes the word you want to type by swiping your finger across the keyboard.

here it is, got the

here it is, got the new Android Market in the phone

LG Sale (again)! Don

LG Sale (again)! Don't know if it's a good thing or bad thing...but hey, it's still a sale right? - http://goo.gl/gPjXU

YouTube - The Fast and The Furious 5 (Official Trailer) HD

YouTube - The Fast and The Furious 5 (Official Trailer) HD: ""

I love this series...very interesting and fast-paced, not a boring moment and now the 5th installment...would be very nice in surround sound.

that 7 inch Archos A

that 7 inch Archos Android tablet is pretty sweet in its sub 10k pricepoint

The Cherry Mobile Android Sale

After the LG and Nokia sale, almost every mobile phone brand wants to have their own version, with Nokia even doing it twice. Now it's Cherry's turn. It's going to be on December 11 from 10am to 1pm only at selected Cherry Mobile concept stores. Let's see the charisma of Cherry on this.

very funny spoof of

very funny spoof of We Are the World, wonderful way to start the day, with a smile - http://htxt.it/zg7D

The Playstation Phone in video

Here it is, in clear video! The SE Playstation Phone....look how big it is!

Cheapest Android Pho

Cheapest Android Phone - The Samsung Galaxy 5, for the whole month of December is the Cheapest Android Phone locally at P7990, how can you beat that! - http://goo.gl/1euQ3

Get more info on the

Get more info on the December 4 Nokia Sale here http://goo.gl/vpBrR

Huawei Ideos U8150 A

Huawei Ideos U8150 Android Froyo phone At the moment will be the cheapest Android phone in the market at P8888 only

Nokia wants to get b

Nokia wants to get back it's mojo After it lost it from LG in the last same day sale they had...upto 70% off on selected phones in all Nokia stores nationwide on December 4, 2010...limited to 1 unit per person

SUN Cellular has sil

SUN Cellular has silently launched their Pocket MiFi device, it's a Huawei E5832 at P5100 Prepaid, it's an older model than what Huawei has officially launched last night the E5 which is almost the same price but unlocked (any SIM from all 3 telcos can be used), wonder if SUN will bring down the price

is looking for ways

is looking for ways to sync my notes from the BlackBerry to sync with the clouds then sync with the Android and iOS...need to remove Microsoft Outlook out of the equation

With the real-time t

With the real-time tweeting from @Technoodling at the Huawei event tonight, I started browsing for the company's latest Android devices w/c includes a smartphone & a tablet. I'm trying to "ask" myself if I really need one - http://goo.gl/iHgTF

wait wait!!!!! Chris

wait wait!!!!! Christine Reyes is here.....anyone need a health consultant?

is using the LG Andr

is using the LG Android as a wireless modem/router....pretty good speed.

Wow, DoubleTwists ve

Wow, DoubleTwists version of wireless sync the AirSync. Though you have to pay for the phone app itself. This saves us the hassle of too much cable clutter on the table http://goo.gl/88RT9

aaaand, Facebook is

aaaand, Facebook is back online with Hellotxt

Hellotxt seems to be

Hellotxt seems to be buggy...the Facebook plug-in now is not working...earlier it was the Twitter plugin

There found the 1st

There found the 1st problem w/ the HelloTxt iPhone app, can't see a reply button

just found out, usin

just found out, using Nexus live wallpaper in Android...when you touch part of the screen, colored lights will radiate frm that point, sort of active wallpaper

There's a rumor circ

There's a rumor circling that Apple will officially release the iPad locally, looks like Apple fanboys will be very very happy! - http://goo.gl/4GP6A

Ubuntu v10 (series)

Ubuntu v10 (series) is slowly introducing Linux into mainstream market...this plus the invasion of Android...lagot si Microsoft

testing now if Hello

testing now if Hellotxt Twitter integration is back

testing if Hellotxt

testing if Hellotxt for Android works.

Good thing I didn't

Good thing I didn't get the Xperia X8 even w/ d announced upgrade to Eclair - http://goo.gl/ELi3A

Cool, is re-visiting

Cool, is re-visiting Hellotxt once again, now to simultaneously update Twitter & Blogger

Got the LG Optimus One P500

Bought the LG Optimus One P500 last Saturday, November 13, 2010. Got it from the LG Store at SM North EDSA Annex. It was the same day LG launched it here in the Philippines. The same day where they had a one-hour sale. Was actually supposed to get it at half the price, but when I got the the place, when I saw the lines, I didn't bother to look for a place in that line anymore, cause I knew then that it's impossible for me to get in the sale with that long line. 

I decided to get the phone at regular price, I asked one of the LG staff if I could buy the unit earlier than 2pm at regular price, and sure enough, eh guided me inside the store and I was able to get one.

The design of the phone won't win any awards, it's got that capacitive touch screen which, after a while I noticed that it has some sort of screen protector already. And, to which I might blame some sort of sluggishness on the response of the touchscreen (though the slow 600Mhz processor can also be blamed). An earpiece on the top face, and "three" or four physical buttons at the bottom face. The reason I say this, is because, two of the icons (home and back) is in one button that rocks two ways. The layout of the buttons is not your usual Android button layout. There's a chrome highlight that wraps the whole phone. A regular 3.5mm headphone jack at the top (I tested it already using the radio app, on my Pioneer in-ear earbuds and sound quality for the radio is ok, I haven't installed any music in it yet). Two rocker buttons on the right side of the phone (haven't used it yet) for adjusting volume. And no buttons at all at the left side. At the bottom, a microUSB port for charging and syncing. The back is very simple, if not bland. It's all matt grayish black, with a 3MP camera with Autofocus (tried it outdoor and indoor with good natural light and the pictures came out pretty impressive), no flash included.

The LG UI, just like the physical design won't win any awards either, still the HTC Sense UI hands down for eye-candy. Don't know if it has the equivalent of the FriendStream of HTC and Sony Ericsson, a widget that collates all the messages, updates from SMS, email, Twitter and Facebook into one place. Though, as will all Android phones, there's that universal notification bar on top of the screen that you can pull down to check. By the way, this phone is already running Android 2.2 Froyo out of the box (though I'm not sure if this is future-proof, cause I heard Android 2.3 Gingerbread will need at least 1Ghz processor speed).

I already applied for an unlimited data plan, cause yeah, it sure hogs a lot of bandwidth transmissions. I'm still not a fan of virtual keyboards, that's why I have such a hard time typing on this one, I end up using the typical candybar phone layout. I haven't figured out how to changed keyboard layout, by default, applications are using the LG keyboard, I want to use the Android keyboard and see if it'll help.

The battery is 1500mAh, with all radios on, it lasts for around half a day, but looks like the HSDPA and cell radio is the culprit. I'm enjoying the unit as a GPS Navigation System, installed apps like Waze, Navigator, GPS Essentials and My Tracks. Used it everytime I'm on the road. Impressive machine and software to boot. Then there's Twitter, the homescreen layout is, I guess built for touchscreen, because of the large icons used. Of course Facebook. Then all the Google integrations with Gmail, Google Calendar, Latitude. Google Goggles (eventually, tried it to scan a QR code of Engadget and it led me to downloading the Engadget app). I noticed though that the email app is not integrated with Gmail, I had to set it up separately. I guess I'm just used to the messaging integration of the BlackBerry. 

Oh and the unit gets hot, especially when there's an app running and you forgot to close it. The phone interface is nice and pretty, don't know if it's an LG UI or plain Android but I liked it. The speaker phone is also great. I think I won't be needing any handsfree device with it while driving. 

I tried once the mobile hotspot function that's in Froyo, well, the iPod Touch got a wireless signal from it but can't seem to go to the internet, I'm just not sure if it's the telco, will wait til I get news on my unlimited data plan before I totally test it. 

Overall I like the phone, not a disappointment. May not be as pretty as any HTC handheld, but I guess, it's serving it's purpose and by that, I give it two thumbs up. 

Android 2.3 Gingerbread to be released on November 11, 2010? | Pinoy Tech Blog - The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog

Now this is a complication. If I am able to get the LG Optima One P500 on saturday...it won't be future proof as Android 2.3 Gingerbread will need at least a 1GHz processor, which the LG doesn't have. tsk

The New LG Optima One P500 Android

I'm looking for a new, slightly feature-packed phone for my Sun Cellular line. Wasn't really eyeing anything above P10k, but most sub 10k phones are so hohum that wouldn't be considered as an upgrade. Well, the Nokia C3 was an option, but after my bad experience with it, it was immediately scratched off the list. Then the Android Phones came in, initially it was the Samsung Galaxy 5, then the Galaxy 3, then the HTC Wildfire...but this thing came up...the LG Optima One P500! And they'll be selling it at P12,995 SRP. But a sweeter deal cropped up. On Saturday November 13, 2010 at selected LG concept stores, for one hour, we can get this phone at half the SRP! That means, it'll only be P6495!!!! Ain't that a deal?!?

The design won't win any awards of course. HTC Sense UI is still the best among these Android phones. But then again...who cares...at that price, heck I can get two of it! I just don't know if I can really get that phone. I bet the lines will be very very very long!

3.2″ capacitive display @ 320×480 pixels
600 MHz Processor
512MB RAM
170MB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
HSDPA 7.2Mbps
WiFi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.1
3.15MP autofocus camera
Stereo FM Radio
GPS w/ aGPS support
1500mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 2.2 Froyo

Upgrading my SUN Cellular Line

lately i felt that the Samsung phone I'm using for my Sun Cellular line has become too old and bland. I guess, it's not the SUN line that really bothers me, but the phone i'm using it with.

So I decided to check around and ended up decided to upgrade the phone. So temporarily, I ditched the Samsung dumbphone and used the SUN SIM on my old Sony Ericsson M600i. Problem is, the Sony Ericsson turned out to be an old phone as well.

Thus, I decided to check out the phones in the market and boiled down to Android phones. But I'm a cheapskate...I don't want to spend P20,000 just for a phone.

At first I was eyeing SUN's promo, which gives out a Samsung Galaxy 3 smartphone...but it's a hassle to apply for a new one. That's why I decided to get an HTC Wildfire or Desire (what ever my funds can afford), and just get an add-on unlimited mobile internet on my SUN line.

Now, since the SUN is not my primary line...Globe is (on an unlimited BlackBerry Internet Service), I'm thinking of upgrading the BlackBerry too! Hehehe perhaps, the new BlackBerry Curve 3G?

Automaker Logos

Automaker Logos

Of the other car logos, Aston Martin's, BMW and Alfa Romeo didn't change much over the years...

OTECH F1 handset holds four SIM cards, enables you to live a quadruple life -- Engadget

OTECH F1 handset holds four SIM cards, enables you to live a quadruple life -- Engadget

I wonder who would be using 4 SIM cards all at the same time? But this is very interesting!

BlackBerry Style Officially Announced! New Full Qwerty Flip

This thing is UGLY!!!

The iBook refresh part 1 (RAM upgrade)

After so many years, decided decided to upgrade the iBook.

Found a store that sells brand new but old DDR SODIMM RAM, bought 512MB only, but will increase the iBook's RAM to 1GB. Will be asking tomorrow how much will it cost to upgrade the HDD. At the moment, the iBook still has it's stock 40GB HDD. Then will be waiting for the replacement battery from the US.

Nokia C3-00 a lemon

Last September 25, I bought a brand new Nokia C3-00 from a Nokia store at Trinoma. A few hours after, I went back to have it replaced because there was this terrible static coming out from the earpiece and from the other line's speakers. Well, the Nokia store replaced the unit without a fuss.

A littel over 3 weeks of good use (though I found out that it's not MS Exchange Server compatible, so I can't use Google Sync with it), that static was back (though this was a different unit from the 1st one, remember, they replaced the unit with a brand new one).

Brought it to Nokia Store in Greenbelt 1 (which was the worst Nokia store I've been to, it's musty and stinking old scent), while talking with the support personel, a guy approached me and asked what I was complaining about, and told me that we have the same problem with our brand new Nokia C3-00.

I was told it will take 5-7 working days before the phone can be replaced, and 5 days has passed and when I called, the phone is not yet ready, the part is not yet available though the lady said, it will be available on monday or tuesday the most.

The Nokia C3-00 has a beautiful and sturdy design, too sturdy for it's price range. Though I was a bit disappointed with the software, less tech savy individuals that will jump into the QWERTY keypad bandwagon would definitely like the phone.

But I guess, Nokia knows about the problem and they're just keeping mum about it. Well, this is the same reason I don't like Nokia phones...they're very well known to break down. I've been a Sony Ericsson guy, but unfortunately, SE hasn't been churning out enough innovations on design and features with their new phones. Perhaps this will be my last Nokia phone.....sayang, the N8 looks nice though.