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    Google is removing ad blockers from the Play Store

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    Google is removing ad blockers from the Play Store

    Many people find ads annoying—that’s why we install ad block extensions on our Internet browsers. Every Internet browser has an extension that can block apps. AdBlock Plus is one of the most popular ones, and there are even filter lists that you can subscribe to so you don’t see ads, period—from the ones that load when you’re trying to watch your favorite music video to the banners on your favorite websites. Mobile devices also have the ability to block ads from apps and websites, but Google is removing these ad blocking apps from the Play Store because it violates their developer agreement.

    ” You agree that you will not engage in any activity with the Market, including the development or distribution of Products, that interferes with, disrupts, damages, or accesses in an unauthorized manner the devices, servers, networks, or other properties or services of any third party including, but not limited to, Android users, Google or any mobile network operator. You may not use customer information obtained from the Market to sell or distribute Products outside of the Market,” the agreement says.

    There are still ways to put ad blockers on your phone, however—you can download ad blockers from outside sources and sideload them onto your Android devices. Of course, if you’re using apps that don’t require the Internet, you can always go into Airplane Mode.

    Source: LifeHacker

    Hong Kong moves quickly on gigabit broadband

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    Hong Kong moves quickly on gigabit broadband

    The quest for higher Internet speeds is a never ending one. We all want more speed so we can watch YouTube videos without the buffering, talk to our friends and family on Skype without the dropped calls, hold office in a virtual workspace in real time, and to play games with people around the world without needing to blame our poor performance on lag and disconnections. The Hong Kong-based Hong Kong Broadband Network has moved quickly to roll out gigabit (1,000 Mbps) broadband speeds to its customers for a bargain basement price—USD$26 (Php 1,055) a month.

    By comparison, Google has taken steps to launch Google Fiber in the United States, but it is only available in the Kansas City area right now for USD$70 (Php 2,842) a month. Verizon, one of the biggest ISPs in the United States, offers up to 50 megabits download and 20 megabits upload for a rather expensive USD$144.99 (Php 5,886) a month. Currently, high-speed Internet is only available in the Philippines to those who are willing to shell out large amounts of money or enterprise customers who need the bandwidth, and as a result, we have the 115th fastest Internet in the world by average download speed (3.92 Mbps). Compared to developed nations, the United States is 34th (16.01 Mbps), the United Kingdom is 24th (19.39 Mbps), Japan is 7th (33.63 Mbps), and Hong Kong is leading the way in first place (45.41 Mbps).

    Despite its low prices, the Hong Kong Broadband Network is turning a profit after taking on a few years of being in the red. “This is an eminently replicable model,” said Benoit Felten, a co-founder of Diffraction Analysis, a Paris-based consulting business. “But not by someone who already owns a network—unless they’re willing to scrap the network.”

    “Most broadband markets in the United States today are dominated by one phone company and one cable company,” said Dane Jasper, the chief executive of Sonic.net, an Internet provider based in Santa Rosa, California. “Why doesn’t Verizon offer gigabit service? Because it doesn’t have to.” Verizon justified their top offering, only 150 megabits at USD$195 (Php 7,916) a month by saying, “We offer speeds that exceed what customers can and do use.”

    Some United States ISPs are beginning to offer gigabit broadband, but for prices that far exceed the Hong Kong Broadband Network’s pricing. One provider has started offering gigabit service at USD$349.99 (Php 14,208) a month. However, Google has announced plans to partner with Sonic.net and start rolling out its gigabit service to 850 faculty and staff homes in a Stanford University subdivision. “We want to see what developers and users can do with ultra-high speeds, whether it’s creating new bandwidth-intensive ‘killer apps’ and services, or other uses we can’t yet imagine,” Google said on its company blog.

    With investors starting to increasingly set up shop in the Philippines, and with the many call centers in the country, will the Philippines start taking affordable gigabit broadband seriously? Only time can tell.

    Source: New York Times

    Xi3 is taking preorders for the Piston, a $1,000 PC-in-a-console

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    Xi3 is taking preorders for the Piston, a $1,000 PC-in-a-console

    Valve CEO Gabe Newell and the Steam Box look like they are about to be beaten to the punch for living room supremacy by hardware maker Xi3. Xi3 is now taking preorders for the Piston, a $1,000 PC-in-a-console, and it is scheduled to hit shelves by the holiday season of 2013. The Piston was one of the many gadgets unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January. Newell and Valve, despite their reputation in the gaming industry for being noncommittal with their release dates, said that the Steam Box should be ready for testing in three to four months.

    The Linux-based Piston isn’t going to replace a gaming rig with all the latest and greatest parts, though. The x86-based system will have an integrated AMD chip with a 3.2 GHz quad-core processing unit, and a 7000-series Radeon GPU sporting 384 programmable cores. The Piston will come with support for up to three monitors, including one HDMI output, along with whopping 12 I/O ports, eight of which are USB slots. For those preordering the console, you can select the size of the solid-state drive, but upgrading from the base 128 GB to a 512 GB will stack on USD$750 to the price. Users will also be able to install other operating systems on the Piston. “Piston will ship standard with Windows, though users are able to install other operating systems on the device, like any PC,” said David Politis, Xi3’s Chief Marketing Officer. That means those who prefer Linux can swap Windows for Linux, although only 81 Linux games are available for the Steam for Linux client, as opposed to the hundreds (if not thousands) of games for Windows.

    You won’t get the best performance from the Piston, not only because of its middling specs, but also because it will draw only 40 watts from an outlet. The USD$1,000 won’t be too appealing to console gamers either, namely because Sony’s PlayStation 4 and the next Xbox will have lower price points. One of the advantages to owning the Piston, however, is that you can apply upgrades easily, such as swapping RAM, the motherboard, and even the AMD accelerated processing unit (APU) itself. This will enable the Piston to stay one step ahead of its console counterparts as games become more and more complex.

    The Piston will make use of Steam’s Big Picture mode to bring PC gaming to TV screens. Those who preorder now can get USD$100 off.

    Source: CNET Asia

    We go out in the open with Hillarie Parungao in GADGETS Magazine’s Outdoor Issue!

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    We go out in the open with Hillarie Parungao in GADGETS Magazine’s Outdoor Issue!

    Hillarie walked in on the set, all smiles and dead-set to work it. By the time we got outside, Hillarie immediately started hopping, dancing and playing around—you could tell how much she loved being outdoors and in the company of others.

    Hillarie is exactly what you would see in the outtakes—bold, confident, fun-loving. She finds joy in discovering things that are fun and novel, which is why she adores her job. To her, modeling is an adventure, and she sees herself as an adventurer. “Absolutely! I’d say yes to practically anything,” she exclaimed. “Even if I’m not sure if I can actually do it, I tell myself that I can. I like taking risks,” she said with excitement in her eyes.

    In the course of her professional modeling career so far, she was already able to meet loads of people and venture into unfamiliar turf—outdoor activities included. “Thanks to my modeling career, I learned how to scuba dive, hike and raft,” she eagerly told us. “All those extreme sports that I never imagined I would do, I was able to experience because of the modeling stints I got.”

    Despite being a model by profession and having tried a lot of outdoor activities, Hillarie sheepishly admits that she hardly works out (“Well, dancing is exercise, isn’t it?” she giggled). “A lot of people would think that I watch what I eat and constantly head to the gym since I’m into modeling, although that’s not the actual case,” she said guiltily. “But this year, I plan to change that and be more health-conscious.” Hillarie recognizes the importance of being fit and is determined to be more sensitive to her body’s condition this time around. “In the modeling world, you have to take care of your body. Lucky for me, even if I eat a lot and rarely exercise, I don’t bloat. But being fit isn’t just about the physical aspect. It’s firstly a health issue. You wouldn’t want to die early because you didn’t take care of your body, would you?”

    Read the full article and see Hillarie’s photos in Gadgets Magazine’s March 2013 release—the Outdoor Issue.

    Yet another Samsung Galaxy S4 image surfaces

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    Yet another Samsung Galaxy S4 image surfaces

    Samsung’s Galaxy S4 has been the subject of many false leaks over the past weeks, given that the launch is set to happen at the end of this week, and now, yet another image seems to be floating up from the dregs of whatever rumor mill these things are created. The images floating around seem to have originated in China, and show a device that has 2 GB of RAM, Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean, and a 13-Megapixel camera. All of these specs fit neatly into the previous S4 rumors. It does, however, looks suspiciously rounded at the edges, and has dual-SIM capabilities, so we’re a little on the fence as to the legitimacy of the device. There are just so many knock-offs from all over the world, that the chances of this being the actual device (or a cleverly-disguised mockup) and just another backyard-built budget ‘Droid are almost the same. If the whole mess of having all these phones appear at every other Samsung speculation website out there is bothering you, don’t worry. There’s just a few days left before the big reveal. It’ll all be over soon. Until the S5 rumors start rolling in.

    via 52Samsung.com

    Part two of the Samsung Galaxy S4 teaser series

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    Part two of the Samsung Galaxy S4 teaser series

    If you have been following the tech scene closely, you of course know that the Samsung Galaxy S4 is due to come out in a few days. There has been a lot of speculation as to what the device really looks like, and Samsung has so far been keeping a very tight lid on the new flagship. They have, however, started a teaser series to whet our appetites, and Part Two has just come out. (Here’s the first one, if you missed it.) It’s a pretty cute effort, and while we do appreciate the work that has gone into it, I’m sure we are’t the only ones who want to sneak up behind the kid in the video, throw a pillowcase over his head and look into the box ourselves. Alas, we, along with the rest of the world, will have to wait for the actual reveal on the 14th of this month. For now, follow Jeremy’s adventure as he keeps a close watch on the S4 HERE.

    NVIDIA announces PhysX and APEX support for PlayStation 4

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    NVIDIA announces PhysX and APEX support for PlayStation 4

    NVIDIA announced that it would support the upcoming PlayStation 4 (PS4) with NVIDIA PhysX and APEX software development kits (SDKs). Game designers use PhysX and APEX technologies to produce games, using them for collision detection and simulation of rigid bodies, clothing, fluids, particle systems and more across many devices that support gaming, such as gaming PCs, game consoles, and handheld and mobile devices.

    NVIDIA’s APEX technology improves on its PhysX technology and allows artists to create intricate physics-enabled environments, allowing them to expand the quantity and visual quality of destructible objects, and make particle-based fluids and smoke integral to game play, as well as create life-like clothing that interacts with a character’s body to achieve more realism in their games.

    “Great physics technology is essential for delivering a better gaming experience and multiplatform support is critical for developers,” said Mike Skolones, product manager for PhysX at NVIDIA. “With PhysX and APEX support for PlayStation 4, customers can look forward to better games.” NVIDIA PhysX and APEX technologies can run on many CPU architectures, and can be accelerated by any CUDA architecture-enabled NVIDIA cards that are of the GeForce 8 series or higher.

    For more information about the APEX and PhysX SDKs, you can visit http://developer.nvidia.com/apex or http://developer.nvidia.com/technologies/physx.

    StarCraft II: The Heart of The Swarm to launch worldwide

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    StarCraft II: The Heart of The Swarm to launch worldwide

    Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is following up their popular StarCraft series with the expansion to StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, Heart of the Swarm. Sarah Kerrigan, a Zerg-corrupted Terran, has arrived to take down Arcturus Mengsk once and for all. The brand new expansion includes new units for the three playable races, the Terran, Zerg and Protoss, as well as a revamped UI and new maps and features for multiplayer.

    The new expansion continues where Wings of Liberty left off, focusing on Kerrigan’s quest to reunite the Swarm and take revenge on Arcturus Mengsk. Players can play 20 campaign missions to follow Kerrigan as she assimilates some distinctive Zerg species into her brood. She will grow in strength from mission to mission and players can give her new abilities and evolve various Zerg strains into new sub-species to suit their gaming style. Some new units include the Terran Hellbats, Zerg Swarm Hosts and Protoss Tempests.

    “Heart of the Swarm enhances every aspect of StarCraft II,” Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment said. “In addition to Kerrigan’s campaign and the new multiplayer units and maps, we think players will really enjoy the new online elements and new features that make StarCraft II more fun and easier to learn than ever before.”

    Other new features aside from an improved user interface include new group and clan systems as well as training and versus AI modes, which can help new players transition from campaign mode into multiplayer mode and catch up to their more experienced counterparts. For those who want the fun of multiplayer without having to be conscious about their ranking, there will also be unranked matchmaking. Have friends or clanmates across the globe? Global Play will allow players to battle other players in different regions around the world. There will also be additional stat tracking for number crunchers out there who would like to improve their scores, and an improved physics system for more impressive-looking battles. Are you a visual learner and want to watch the best players play to improve your own game, or need to intervene to help your team get the win? The Watch With Others and Take Command modes will allow you to watch replays with your friends and jump in to assume control of the game, respectively. Heart of the Swarm also has a leveling system that will allow players to earn customization options for their online profiles.

    That’s not all, however: if you purchase the Heart of the Swarm digital deluxe version directly from the game’s website (www.StarCraft2.com) for USD$59.99 (Php 2,439). Zerg fans can choose a new look for their Ultralisks: the Torrasque, as well as new Swarm-infested portraits and decals that are available for you to customize your online profile and in-game army with. If you also have other Blizzard games such as World of Warcraft or Diablo III, World of Warcraft subscribers will get the Baneling companion pet that you can use in Pet Battles in the game, and Diablo III players can enjoy growing Zerg-like wings on their character and having a banner sigil to mark one’s allegiance to the Swarm in Sanctuary. If you purchase the Collector’s Edition of Heart of the Swarm in stores, you also get a behind-the-scenes DVD and Blu-ray, a Collector’s Edition Soundtrack CD, a Heart of the Swarm Hardcover Art Book, and a Zerg Rush mousepad.

    Heart of the Swarm is available now in the United States, Canada, Europe, Russia, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the Southeast Asia region, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Players who do not have Wings of Liberty can now purchase it for Php 1,395 and purchase Heart of the Swarm for Php 1,795. The Collector’s Edition is available for Php 4,995.

    Samsung unveils La’Fleur Collection for the modern woman; officially endorsed by 4Minute

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    Samsung unveils La’Fleur Collection for the modern woman; officially endorsed by 4Minute

    Want a Galaxy smartphone that’s chic and stylish? Get ahold of the La’Fleur Collection—Samsung’s newly released series of stylishly designed Galaxy smartphones, made especially to fit the style and needs of the modern woman. These smartphones are decorated with flower motifs and are packed with a customized suite of beauty, lifestyle and health apps, wallpapers and ringtones.


    One of the pre-loaded apps, Modiface Makeup, enables users to create virtual makeovers on the go and help make informed decisions when purchasing beauty products. Hairstyle Catalog, another beauty and fashion app, keeps users up to date with the latest hairstyle trends.

    The La’Fleur Galaxy devices also come equipped with apps for one’s health. For fitness enthusiasts, there’s MyFitnessPal.  This app features a calorie counter, as well as a large food database. The Period Calendar is pretty much self-explanatory. It keeps track of the user’s cycle and comes with unique diary design, 43 symptoms and 64 moods to choose from, and a pregnancy mode.

    The La’Fleur Collection includes stylishly decorated variants of the Galaxy S III Mini, the Galaxy Y, Galaxy Y Duos, and the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, which comes in Garnet Red.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKfh1bPoakY

    To promote this femme designed line-up of devices, Korean girl group 4Minute has been chosen as the official SEA ambassador of the La’Fleur Collection, which means that they will be using these devices in various promotional activities across the region. The group starred in a TV commercial for the La’Fleur Collection that was launched last week, featuring a song entitled “Designed For Her.” 4Minute also regularly posts videos online, showing people how they use features of the devices under the La’Fleur Collection.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2WSqwj64AA

    The Samsung La’Fleur Collection is now available, with prices ranging from PHP 4,990 to PHP 14,990.

    GADGETS Magazine’s Outdoor Issue: Grab your sunblock, we’re going outside!

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    GADGETS Magazine’s Outdoor Issue: Grab your sunblock, we’re going outside!

    As the school year comes to a close and the weather starts to get steamier, Gadgets Magazine welcomes the sunny season with the Outdoor Issue!

    In this issue, we go into various devices that can help you become fit and trim. As you may know, this is not only limited to exercise equipment. Today, there are various technologies, such as earphones, sports watches, apps, games, and specialized apparel that help us monitor our body mass, track our running distance, and keep us comfortable during our exercise sessions. We take a look at all these gadgets that would help us become fit and energetic geeks.

    Planning a road trip to the mountain ranges or the coastline this summer? Why not take photographs of these breathtaking sights while you’re there? This month, we lay down the basics of landscape photography—how to take beautiful shots and the key elements that can affect the outcome.

    Apart from being considered as the kickoff of the summer season, March is also Earth Hour month, and in this issue, we talk about WWF Philippines and the various goodies they’ve been brewing to reach out to us tech heads so that we can learn a thing or two about creating a positive outcome for the environment. In this month’s Hi-Tech Places, we take you for a spin around the HQ of the team behind nifty apps like EnviroPop and the Maddie and Matt series, AppLabs Digital Studios.

    If you think the great outdoors just isn’t for you and you’re planning to stay in for the summer, we’ve also got a little something for you. In this issue, we show you how you can maintain a healthy lifestyle when you’re at one of Megaworld’s premier properties—Greenbelt Madison in Makati.

    Other fun adventures we give you this month include our recent visit to the new and improved Myspace site and our studio time with iconic local 90s band Color It Red.

    Bold and bubbly Hillarie Parungao graces the cover of this issue, and in our exclusive interview, she shares with us just how much fun she has in the great outdoors.

    More features! Mooooore!

    • Keeping it Cool and Healthy with Beauti Drink
    • Getting Connected: What Up With Pedalboards?
    • Team Gadgets at the Condura Skyway Marathon
    • Getting Inked at Fuse Tattoo Studio
    • Exercise Peripherals
    • Leisure and Luxury at Bellagio III
    • PNP Shootfest
    • A Review of Devil May Cry

    Head to the stands and grab a copy of the Outdoor Issue at your leading bookstores!

    Globe to launch BlackBerry Z10 in the Philippines on March 19, preorders start today

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    Globe to launch BlackBerry Z10 in the Philippines on March 19, preorders start today

    Globe Telecom officially launched the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone with its suite of fully-customizable unlimited mobile surfing plans bundled with unlimited browsing, consumable amount for calls and texts, and freebies. The leader in postpaid is also offering the BlackBerry Z10 LTE at no extra cost. Subscribers can get the BlackBerry Z10 for free at Globe Unli Surf Plan 1799 over a 30-month contract. With Globe Unli Surf Plan 1799, subscribers get unlimited and worry-free mobile surfing, P800 monthly consumable amount for calls and texts, and three call and text freebies. For consumers who want to commit for a shorter period, they can avail of the BlackBerry Z10 for free for as low as P1999 monthly at Globe Unli Surf Plan 1799 with P200 monthly cashout over a 24-month contract.

    “Finally, the BlackBerry Z10 has arrived in the Philippines and Globe is very excited to offer the latest BlackBerry smartphone to our subscribers under our roster of postpaid plans. Filipinos are huge fans of BlackBerry and as such, we expect a strong demand for the new BlackBerry Z10. With our strong partnership with BlackBerry, subscribers can definitely rely on Globe for the best BlackBerry Z10 offers and deals,” said Martha Sazon, Head of Globe Postpaid. “The BlackBerry Z10 works best with an unlimited surfing plan from Globe so you can enjoy unlimited and worry-free mobile surfing, a monthly consumable amount for calls and texts, and freebies. Subscribers can further boost their plans with unlimited add-on services available for as low as P349 monthly. Finally, with the Globe Guarantee and an upgraded Globe network with a more aggressive LTE rollout nationwide, subscribers get the best BlackBerry Z10 experience that no other network can provide.”

    “We are excited to launch the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone with Globe in the Philippines. We believe customers will be delighted with the faster and smarter experience from the powerful BlackBerry Z10 running on the Globe LTE network to keep them moving,” said Cameron Vernest, Country Director for the Philippines at BlackBerry.

    Interested subscribers can pre-order the BlackBerry Z10 from Globe starting March 9, 2013 at http://www.globe.com.ph/bbz10. The BlackBerry Z10 will be officially available in Globe Stores nationwide starting March 19, 2013.

    [Sneak Peek] The Fujifilm X100S and the X20!

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    [Sneak Peek] The Fujifilm X100S and the X20!

    Fujifilm’s new addition to the X-Series—the X100S and the X20—which were initially unveiled in Las Vegas during CES 2013 in January, are about to hit our shores, and here we give you a preview of these awesome devices.

    The X100S

    The X100S is actually an update to the X100, but compared to the latter, the former has a hybrid autofocus (AF) system, which is able to lock in a subject at only 0.08 of a second at the quickest. We were able to try it out and we were quite impressed at how incredibly fast it took a picture when we hit the shutter button.

    Another update to the X100 is an improved sensor and processor. Packed into the X100S is a 16.3-megapixel APS-C-sized X-Trans CMOS II sensor and the EXR Processor II. According to Fujifilm, the upgrade is meant to improve photo quality, reduce image noise, hasten boot time, and minimize shutter lag. The new sensor reduces shooting interval to only 0.5 of a second and is capable of a burst shooting speed of up to 6.0 frames per second (fps). The X100S increases the sensitivity range of the X100 to up to ISO 25600. It also takes a leap from the video recording capabilities of the X100 by boosting the maximum resolution to Full HD.

    The X100S features a 2.8-inch LCD screen with a 460K-dot resolution, as well as a hybrid viewfinder that allows the photographer to switch from optical (OVF) to electronic (EVF) mode, like its predecessor. Fixed on the body of the X100S is a Fujinon lens that has the same fixed-focal length as that of the X100: a 23mm (equivalent to 35mm on a 35mm format) lens with a maximum aperture of F2.

    What’s interesting about the X100S is its manual focusing system called the Digital Split Image system, which allows users to select their area of focus simply by twisting the focus ring on the lens. This splits the camera’s live view display into four black-and-white stripes. Line-up the stripes using the focus ring, and when they are already properly aligned, it means that the image is in focus.

    If you owned (or still own) an analog SLR, this would hardly be new to you, as it is reminiscent of the focusing mechanism of old film SLR cameras.

     

    The X20

    We were also able to get our hands on the X20, which turned out to be quite smaller than the X100S and feels incredibly handier. The device is an update to the X10.

    The X20 has a 12-megapixel, 2/3-inch-type CMOS sensor, working together with the same image processor in the X100S. It features an “Advanced Optical Viewfinder” that lets users see the shooting mode, the focusing area, shutter speed and aperture values, displayed in bright green LED characters. When the scene is bright, the green rectangle shows up on the grid, but shifts to black when the scene is too dark.

    On the body of the X20 is a fixed 4x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 28mm-112mm and a maximum aperture of F2.0 on the wide-angle end and F2.8 on the telephoto end.

    Both the X100S and the X20 still carry Fujifilm’s trademark Film Simulation filters, which emulate the colors and effects produced by some of the company’s brands of film, namely Velvia, Astia and Provia.

    Fujifilm Philippines says that they will be making the product available to the market later this month. No word yet on pricing, but we’ll keep you posted!

    LG to launch new line-up of Smart TVs in PH

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    LG to launch new line-up of Smart TVs in PH

    LG is set to unveil its 2013 CINEMA 3D Smart TV lineup in the Philippines later this month. Check out some of the features of the new TVs we’ll be seeing soon!

    LG has upgraded the CPUs and GPUs of its premium CINEMA 3D Smart TVs with ones that are perform much faster, thus promising clearer images that enhance the user’s viewing experience. They also come with several functions that allow users to wirelessly communicate with the TV. The SmartShare feature, for instance, lets users port content wirelessly from a mobile device to LG’s Smart TVs. LG’s new Smart TVs also feature a Tag On function that instantly enables file sharing between two devices upon holding a smartphone or any NFC-enabled device against the TV. To wirelessly stream content from any location, users can makes use of LG Cloud.

    The new Smart TVs are also packed with enhanced Smart Control features, like the new Smart Home onscreen interface, which features a special folder for apps and other content called My Interest Cards. The Magic Remote has also been updated with a technology called Voice Mate to allow users to command the TV by simply using their voice.

    A new function built into LG’s Smart TVs called On Now suggests trending Voice-on-Demand (VoD) and broadcast content by showing thumbnail images of the most popular content onscreen.

    The new TVs also employ Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology, which uses lightweight glasses for a comfortable 3D viewing experience without the distracting flicker or crosstalk of active shutter-style glasses.

    LG also threw in an enhanced design scheme for their new TVs—the bezels have been significantly reduced—plus a Magic Stand, which features a convenient swivel and roller function so that the TV can be repositioned with ease.

    During the upcoming launch on the 20th, a variety of models and sizes will be on display, including LG’s 84-inch Ultra HD and 55-inch OLED TVs.

    Globe’s Network Transformation Program bags Anvil Award

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    Globe’s Network Transformation Program bags Anvil Award

    Shown in photo are members of the Globe corporate communications division led by Corporate Communications Head Yoly Crisanto (7th from left), External Affairs Head Jocel De Guzman (far left), Corporate Brand Management Head Cris Lacuna (2nd from left), and Internal Communications Strategy Head Andy Bengzon (6th from left).

    The Public Relations Society of the Philippines recognized Globe for several of their PR programs and tools at the highly-coveted 48th Anvil Awards at the Makati Shangri-La last March 6.

    Globe was recognized for the following programs: Globe Network Transformation Program Transparency Plan, an extensive communications campaign employed by the company to create and sustain subscriber awareness on the ongoing network modernization program; the Globe 2011 Annual & Sustainability Report (ASR), the first  B+ externally assured telco annual & sustainability report; and the Globe Gets Me Campaign, considered a landmark in the industry as the country’s first augmented reality print campaign.

    Also lauded was the Globe International Business Group for their highly successful OFW Christmas event, ‘Buo Ang Pasko: The Biggest Kris Kringle.’ as an outstanding PR tool. Globe, through its corporate social responsibility arm, Globe Bridging Communities (Globe BridgeCom) was also recognized for its My Fair Share Program under the Entrepreneurship/Job Generation/SME category.

    Filipina beauty queens use Samsung GALAXY Note II

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    Filipina beauty queens use Samsung GALAXY Note II

    Ever since its launch, the Samsung GALAXY Note II has garnered interest from curious onlookers. Now it will garner even more onlookers now people know that two Filipina beauty queens are also GALAXY Note II users—Shamcey Supsup and Venus Raj.

    Shamcey Supsup, Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up and tapped designer for the new NAIA terminals, uses the GALAXY Note II. Her favorite feature is the Multi-Window, which allows two windows to be opened simultaneously on one screen. This helps Shamcey open the Internet browser to look for inspiration while sketching her design ideas in the S Note app. Now, multitasking is possible for her even while on-the-go.

    Sketching and other creative works can be done with ease with the GALAXY Note II’s S Pen. The S Pen is now longer, thicker and ergonomically designed for perfect grip. It’s perfect while using the Easy Clip feature, which allows Shamcey to easily outline and crop any content from the screen in any form, size, and shape for instant sharing and editing. The S Pen also allows Shamcey to use Air View to preview the contents of an email or an image folder or even the scenes of a video just by hovering the S Pen over the timeline. The S Pen simply makes the GALAXY Note II a more productive tool for creatives just like Shamcey.

    Venus Raj, Miss Universe 2010 fourth runner-up, enjoys the GALAXY Note II’s 8 megapixel rear-facing and 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera with HD video recording. She loves the GALAXY Note II’s unique feature called Best Face, which allows her to choose the most preferred face of each person from a group portrait photo. With one click, the GALAXY Note II will take consecutive shots and allow Venus to select the best face of each person in the photo. Venus also enjoys watching her favorite movies while traveling, and she can view all these in the GALAXY Note II’s 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED screen. It also comes in a 16:9 screen ratio that gives Venus a cinema-like viewing experience right at the palm of her hands.

    Both beauty queens are very active in updating their Facebook and Twitter pages, which is why the GALAXY Note II’s Quick Command feature is perfect for them. It lets users quickly activate frequently used apps with the S Pen, and the command pad appears when a user just swipes upward on the screen with the S Pen button pressed. They can easily tweet or update their status by drawing pre-registered marks on the command pad for quick and easy access to their SNS.

    The Samsung GALAXY Note II is only one of the premier products from Samsung Mobile Philippines, made to encourage its users to “unleash their inner creativity.” So rush to your nearest Samsung store to experience this creative tool for yourself.

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