Forbes: Marissa Mayer Spent 13 Years in Facebook?
I guess the editorial staff of Forbes has overly researched Marissa Mayer’s profile.
Marissa Mayer’s Profile in Forbes
Screenshot of Marissa Mayers Profile in Forbes website.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 – Specs, Price, and Availability in the Philippines
Samsung Mobile finally unveiled Galaxy S4, the latest model of their highly successful Galaxy S line of smartphones. The device sports a 5-in Super AMOLED HD (1920X1080) display, running on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS, with a computing power coming from Quadcore Processor and 2GB of RAM.
Samsung Galaxy S4 unveiled
As expected, Samsung beefed several interesting new and upgraded features such as the 13 MP rear camera, Smart Pause/Scroll eye detector that pauses a video when the user removes his eyes from the screen, S Health that lets you track health-related stats and so much more.
Behold: Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S4 Specs
Here’s a brief summary of Samsung Galaxy S4 technical specifications:
- Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
- 1.9GHz quad-core/1.6GHz octa-core CPU (varies by market)
- PowerVR SGX544MP3 GPU
- 5-inch 1080p display (441PPI)
- 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM
- 16GB to 64GB of storage
- 2.5G, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi a-ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
- IR LED (for remote control)
- microSD card slot (up to 64GB)
- 13MP rear camera, 2MP front camera
- 2600mAh battery
- 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm, 130g
Samsung Galaxy S4 Features
Here’s a rundown of Samsung Galaxy S4 features
- Dual Camera
- Group Play
- Sound and Shot
- Story Album
- Drama Shot
- Samsung Hub
- S Translator
- ChatON
- Smart Scroll/Smart Pause
- Samsung WatchON
- S Voice Drive
- HomeSync
- Air View / Air Gesture
- S Health
- Adapt Display
- Adapt Sound
To explain these features further, please watch this video from Samsung Mobile.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Price and Availability (Philippines)
Though pricing was not yet revealed, it can be expected that the unit will be priced around 35000 to 40000 Pesos for the open-line, non-contract unit.
Samsung also mentioned that by late April 2013, Samsung Galaxy S4 will be available in 327 carriers in 55 countries. That may include major mobile service providers in the country – SMART, Globe, and Sun Cellular.
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Categories: Mobile, Philippines, price, smartphone, Technology Tags: Android, Google, Mobile device, Mobile OS, Philippines, Samsung
Galaxy Note 8 – Specs, Price and Availablity in the Philippines
Just before the 2013 Mobile World Congress (MWC) starts, Samsung Mobile unveils Galaxy Note 8 tablet. The tablet appears to compete against the iPad Mini and Nexus 7, the two leading low-mid-end tablet products in the market today. Samsung also reveals some of the basic specification of Galaxy Note 8.
Samsung Mobile announces the Galaxy Note 8 tablet
Galaxy Note 8 Tablet Specs and Features
- Intelligent S Pen
- 1.6GHz processor
- 8-in WXGA screen
- Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
- HSPA+ connectivity (optional)’
- 2GB of RAM
- 16 or 32GB of internal storage
- microSD slot for added storage
- 1.3-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel rear camera
Price and Availability in the Philippines
No pricing was announced but since it appears to be Samsung’s answer to Google’s Nexus 7 and Apple’s iPad Mini, we can expect Galaxy Note 8 to be priced around 15000 Pesos. For comparison, the 16GB iPad Mini WiFi version is priced at 15990 Pesos while the 32 GB Nexus 7 can be purchased at 14000 Pesos.
[Read: iPad Mini Philippines Now Available!]
[Read:Nexus 7 – Where to Buy in Cebu?]
About the specific date, Samsung didn’t mention bus said the device would be available wordwide on 2Q 2013. I was hoping that the Philippines is included. If so, you can buy it at any Samsung Mobile outlet in the malls or possibly in other consumer electronics retailer nearest you.
Galaxy Note 8 provides another option for consumers. And this is a good option in addition to Samsung’s galaxy of tablets, phones and phablets. It appears that the smartphone and the tablet has finally comes to its maturity.
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Categories: Mobile, Philippines, price, tablet, Technology Tags: Apple, galaxy note 8, Google, Mobile device, Mobile OS, Philippines, samsung galaxy 8, tablet, Technology
HTC One Philippines – Specs, Price and Availability
Taiwan-based manufacturer HTC announces their latest flagship smartphone - HTC One. The announcement was made in a simultaneous two-location (London and New York) event tonight. After several leaked reports, here is the final and official specifications of HTC’s premier product:
- OS: Android 4.1.2 with HTC Sense 5
- 4.7 inches Super LCD 3 Display
- Processor: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 600, quad-core, 1.7GHz
- Memory: 32GB and 64GB
- RAM: 2GB DDR2
- Battery: 2300 mAh Li-polymer battery
- Ultrapixel Camera (HTC technology) capable of 1080p recording
- NFF capable
- Infrared, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, DLNA for TV streaming
- MicroUSB slot
- Beats Audio
- Dual stereo speakers (at the front)
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/CDMA/LTE support
- Gyro, Promity, Ambient Light, Accelerometer sensors
- GPS and compass
The all-new HTC One
HTC One Price and Availability
HTC One pricing and availability in the Philippines is yet to be revealed. Historically, SMART Communications and Sun Cellular are the only carriers that offer HTC phones in the country. The units were tied up with a data, voice and text plans. For HTC One, we can expect the same.
Open-line models will eventually arrive in the country but price is yet to be announced by specific vendors.
HTC One Savior?
HTC had a rough 2012. Their HTC One X flagship smartphone released last year failed to totter the increasing grounds of Apple and Samsung in the smartphone arena. Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung’s Galaxy SIII and Note 2 were still the favorite of consumers. Both companies had posted record sales last year.
Will HTC One be the product that will thrust HTC back to the forefront of the smartphone battle? Maybe. But what is clear is that it will be a tough battle, especially this year. Apple is poised to announce the successor of the highly successful iPhone 5 (iPhone 5S?) late this year. Samsung is also poised to announce the much rumored Galaxy SIV next month. It will be a bloody battle indeed.
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Cloudfone Review- Good Buy or Goodbye?
The Cloudfone is on a hype nowadays, especially the Cloudfone Thrill 430X! And why not? Its key selling point, battery life is terrific. Imagine, it promises to deliver two days of uptime battery life. Current tech reviews shows that the smartphone does so. That’s way more than what iPhone 5 has to offer. On top of that, this smartphone has decent specifications such as:
- Android 4.0 (ICS)
-huge touchscreen (4.3 to 5 inches depending on the model)
- 5-8 MP Rear Camera (depending on model)
- Dual SIM
- 1 -1.2 GHz Dual Core Snapdragon S4 Processor
The screenshot of Cloudfone Thrill 430x
All of these were packaged in a box that cost only around 8000 Pesos. It seems that it’s at the right value at the right price. But does it? Well, the answer is I don’t know. And talking about things I (and maybe you) don’t know, here are some of them.
1. Durability. I don’t know how long will Cloudfone last. Since this is a relatively new product, announced around 4Q last year, I can’t expect a user review when it comes to its life. Users can differ in opinion about this. Some may not need to have the unit alive for years, but others do.
2. Reliability. Will it always work fantastic at all times? Will the battery degrade over months or years to follow?
3. Safety. Is it safe to use? Since this product has been released already, it has likely undergone evaluation at the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) but I’m not sure how rigorous those tests where.
Cloudfone – Not All Made in China are the Same
I’ve had a five year experience in product design and development. And although I only worked at the mechanical side, I have learned several other factors that affect the final quality of a product. One important thing that I’ve learned is that, not all made in China are the same. They differ greatly in the following aspects:
1. Quality Management. Apple are known to manufacture iPhones in China. But why is iPhone better than the fake ones that come from China or other smartphones? It could be that they used the same material or parts, but Apple’s quality management is superior, a product of thinking of a team or teams focused in maintaining or improving the quality of the finished product.
2.Tests. Before a product could be sold in a certain geography, especially in Europe, it has to pass certifications such as with regards to safety and energy efficiency. Are all China-made products undergone these tests and certifications? No.
The two factors above and others not mentioned all add up to the price of a product. That’s why not all made in China have the same quality and price. I always remember these buying principle: At rare best times, you buy things at a discount. At a rare worst cases, you buy things for a loss. But most of the time, you get what you paid for. Apply that principle at 7777 Pesos price point of Cloudfone Thrill 430x. So your biggest chance in Cloudfone Thrill 430X is you get what you paid for.
Disclamer: Some contents of this article are just based on personal experience.
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Categories: Mobile, Philippines, price, Technology Tags: Android, Apple, cloudfone Thrill 430x, cloufine, Mobile device, NTC, product development, Technology
Promo: Price of Sun Broadband Prepaid Kit Reduced to 795 Pesos
Sun Cellular has reduced the price of their Sun broadband prepaid kit from 995 pesos down to 795 Pesos. That translates to 20% discount, making it the cheapest plug-it device among the three major mobile internet provider in the country (the other two are Globe Tattoo and Smart Bro).
Sun Broadband Prepaid Kit for only 795 Pesos
The prepaid kit consists of the USB plug-it device and a Sun Broadband Prepaid SIM card pre-loaded with 1 hour of internet load. The kit can deliver up to 7.2 Mb/s internet speed.
Since it was a prepaid kit, you will have to load it before use. Regular rate is 10 pesos for 30 minutes. You can also register for an unlimited internet for a period of time. Please read the article below to know how.
[Read: How to Register Sun Unlimited Internet?]
The prepaid kit can be purchased in the nearest Sun Shops and authorized retailers.
A good reminder though is to check first if there is a Sun Cellular 3G signal in places where you intend to use your device. To ask, go to the nearest Sun Shop.
Sun Broadband Postpaid Plan
If prepaid is not for you and you think you regularly need an unlimited internet for the month, you can try the postpaid version. The same package is available, except that you will be under an up to 24-month lock-up contract to subsidized for the device. The price though of their postpaid plan can be as low as 799 pesos only.
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Smart LTE Packages for Selected Postpaid Subscribers
Leading mobile broadband provider Smart Communications announces today Smart LTE “bucket” packages for selected postpaid subscribers. Smart LTE now comes in three packages: a 1 day access, a 7 days access and a 30 days access to the fastest mobile internet broadband network in the country.
This offer is for those with unlidata, regular and consumable Smart postpaid accounts. To register, just key in the following keywords and send to 2200.
LTE 50 – 1 day Smart LTE access
LTE 299 – 7 days Smart LTE access
LTE 995 – 30 days Smart LTE access
Once enrolled, your LTE enabled device will automatically connect to available Smart LTE. Smart claims to have their LTE to more than 770 establishments including malls, restaurants, and public areas across 10 cities in NCR and in select areas in Boracay, Cebu, and Davao. For more information about specific locations, check the list from smart.
To know whether your phone supports the Smart LTE, please check the product specification or go to the nearest Smart Wireless Center to verify.
This promo is valid until March 31, 2013 only.
Smart LTE “Bucket” Packages for Selected Postpaid Subscribers
About Smart LTE
Long Term Evolution (LTE) is the fastest commercially available mobile Internet connectivity technology. Theoretically, it can reach speeds of up to 100 Mb/s. Smart LTE though only advertises up to 42 Mb/s of speed. It is categorized under the 4G technologies along with WiMAX and HSPA+, both of which are already being offered by Smart in selected locations.
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How to Register Sun Unlimited Internet?
I already wrote about how to register to the unlimited internet in SMART (Unlisurf) and Globe (Supersurf) networks. Now, I’m going to show how to register Sun Unlimited Internet Broadband.
First, you have to insert your prepaid SUN Broadband SIM card in a mobile device that can access its SMS ability. It could be a simple cell phone, smartphone, pocket wifi, dongle, or Broadband Plug-it device. The last three devices should be connected to a computer to reach the SMS Menu.
Once inserted, wait until the signal stabilizes. Then send the following codes to 247.
i50 – 1 day sun unlimited internet
i50 ON - 1 day sun unlimited internet – recurring every 7 days
i100 – 3 days sun unlimited internet
i250 – 7 days sun unlimited internet
The i50 costs 51 pesos, the i100 registration costs 101 Pesos, and so on and so fort. The extra 1 peso is for registration charge.
Sun Cellular
Sun Unlimited Internet Speed vs SMART vs Globe
I don’t have data from a systematic test that will give us conclusive answer on who among the three telcos provides the fastest speed and most reliable internet connection. But based on experience and feedback from other users, I concluded the following:
1. If you are located in a place where there is good Sun 3G signal, then Sun Broadband is the best choice for you. It offers the cheapest and the most stable connection among the three. The reason behind is that Sun Cellular has the newest mobile telecommunication equipment among the three networks.
2. If you are mobile and shifts place often, the best choice probably is SMART. SMART Bro has the widest coverage among the three options.
3. If the only 3G Signal available in your place is Globe, then choose Globe. Based on my experience, Globe has the worst service among the three.
Cellular Signal is Not Always 3G
There is a common misconception among users about cellular signal. Most think that if there is a call and text signal in a place, then you can have internet connection. But that’s not always true. Cellular network technology are classified into several types or categories. For example, Call and Text signals are just GSM networks that are designed to handle voice calls and SMS only. For internet connection, you should have at least an EDGE or the more common 3G signal. 3G networks provides the required bandwidth to transfer internet data (video, text, images, audio, etc). To make sure that your place has a coverage for mobile internet connectivity, visit the nearest sales office of your chosen provider.
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Categories: Internet, Mobile, Philippines, price, Technology Tags: Internet access, Smart Bro, Sun Cellular, sun unlimited internet, unlimited internet
Custom Sun Cellular SIM Number For Prepaid Subscribers
Sun Cellular brings another first in the Philippine market by launching Sun Name Ur Sun Number program. This allows user to purchase a SIM card with customized number. It will enable them to choose a mobile number that is easy to remember.
Initially offered to postpaid, the program is now open to their prepaid subscribers. Now, anyone can customize the last six digits of their phone numbers. For example, you can choose the number 0943-8-TECHIE or 0922-5-JOHNNY. The allowed combination is on first-come first-served policy. So, if you want get a specific number, go now to the nearest Sun Shop or Sun Retailer.
How to Get Personalized Sun Number?
You can get a customized Sun number in the nearest Sun Shop or Sun Retailer. How much? Surprisingly, the it just cost 59 Pesos. Not only that, it is also preloaded with Sun Call and Text Combo 50. It will give you 200 Sun texts, 200 texts to other networks and 70 minutes of Sun calls, valid for five days.
Custom Sun Cellular SIM Number
About Sun Cellular
Digitel Mobile Philippines Inc, more commonly known as Sun Cellular is a mobile telecommunications company in the Philippines. It’s parent company is Digitel and was established in 2001 to provide private and public mobile telecommunications services.
Sun Cellular offers wide range of services including voice, messaging, international roaming, and internet broadband to both consumers and businesses.
In October 2001, Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) acquired a majority stake in Digitel (Sun Cellular included). The merger allows both companies to benefit from each other’s strength in providing the best service to its customers.
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Free LTE Access for Smart iPhone 5 Subscribers
Smart announced a free access to their LTE Network for all Smart iPhone 5 subscribers. The free LTE service is available until April 30, 2013. The following Smart iPhone 5 plans will get this treat fro the largest mobile network in the country.
- Plans 999 and 2499
- Unlidata Plans 1500, 2000, and 3000
SMART iPhone 5 Pre-order registration
iOS 6.1 Update Unlocks SMART iPhone 5 LTE Capability
One of the key selling points of the newly released Apple iPhone 5 is its LTE support. Previously, the LTE capability can only be used in the United States since the OS doesn’t support the LTE Band of Smart (or even that of Globe Telecoms). But today, Apple releases iOS 6.1 update in which one of the primary improvement is a wider range of support for different LTE bands. That included SMART’s and Globe’s LTE Networks.
So to avail of the treat on your Smart iPhone 5 unit, update your iOS version to 6.1. To update, tap your Settings App, then go to General Settings, then Software Update.
About LTE
Long Term Evolution (LTE) is considered to be the fastest commercial wireless connectivity technology in the world. It is technically capable of providing speeds up to 100 Mbps. SMART’s and Globe’s LTE networks promises up to 42 Mbps internet speed on their respective networks. SMART’s and Globe’s LTE access points are currently located on selected cities and establishments in Metro Manila.
About iPhone 5
iPhone 5 is the latest smartphone made by Apple Inc. It sports a 4.0 inches retina display, thinner and lighter body, LTE support, and a new and faster A6 processor. It was released in the US last September 21, 2012. SMART and Globe officially released the device in the Philippines last December 14, 2012. The device is available either prepaid or under a phone plan. Features and p[ricing varies between Globe and SMART’s offering.
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