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    Dropbox rolls out two-step verification option for enhanced security

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    Dropbox rolls out two-step verification option for enhanced security

    After admittedly being hacked last month, cloud storage service Dropbox has decided to amp up its security features. We mentioned in our previous post that one of the changes that it plans to implement is two-factor authentication. Just recently, the Dropbox team rolled out its two-step verification option to add an “extra layer of protection” to your account.

    To enable this feature, go to your Dropbox security page (in the Account Sign-In portion under the Settings menu) and enable the Two-step Verification option. After which, a setup wizard will guide you in allowing your Dropbox account to be associated with your mobile phone number. Once you’re done with that, you will then receive a text containing a six-digit verification code that you must use anytime you attempt to log in to your account.

    Here’s another option: if you have a smartphone—whether it’s Android, BlackBerry, iOS or Windows Phone—you can download the authenticator app and generate a new time-based one-time passcode. You can choose to either scan the barcode or to enter your secret key manually to generate a security code you must type into the app.

    Digital Inspiration suggests that if you already have Dropbox setup on your mobile device or devices, it would probably be a good idea to unlink them from your Dropbox account and relink them again. This will activate two-step verification on these devices.

    After setting up the two-step verification feature, Dropbox will provide you with an emergency backup code that you can use if ever you lose access to your phone or cannot receive or generate a security code. If the phone that’s linked to your account gets stolen, you will need the emergency code to regain access into your account.

    Once the feature is enabled, you must download the latest installers for the Dropbox desktop client (1.15.12), as the latest version now has a new software build to support the two-step verification login process.

    Another interesting security feature—which is similar to that of Facebook—is the email notification you can opt to receive every time an unrecognized device logs in or when a new device is linked to your account.

    With these new improvements in security measures—although they don’t assure total security—we hope that they could be enough for us to finally sleep soundly at night, without fear of our files being hacked in the cloud.

    Sources: Mashable, TheVerge, SlashGear, Digital Inspiration

    LG confirms Optimus G, purported to have a next generation G2 Touch Hybrid Display

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    LG confirms Optimus G, purported to have a next generation G2 Touch Hybrid Display

    Since its partner, Qualcomm, has spoiled its recent release, LG has decided to come clean with its next generation smartphone, the Optimus G. The device will use LG’s next generation G2 Touch Hybrid Display, which promises a native display resolution of 1,280 x 768 pixels. Combined with the next generation quad-core Qualcomm S4 processor, the Optimus G would probably be one of the speediest devices that the Korean company has ever made. We’ll find out more next week in IFA.

    Samsung supposedly releasing their own Android-based camera

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    Samsung supposedly releasing their own Android-based camera

    Seems like Samsung isn’t going to take Nikon’s challenge in the Android-based camera lying down. GSM Arena is reporting that the Korean company is gearing up to announce their own Android-based point-and-shoot during IFA next week. The Android device is supposedly based on a Galaxy S III, and GSM Arena describes it as a “Galaxy S3 glued to the back of a point-and-shoot camera.” Judging from the rumors, you’re looking at a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display on the back, along with Android 4.0 and a 16-megapixel sensor. GSM Arena has helpfully added their own mockup of the device that we’ve attached above.

    Source: GSM Arena

    Apple launching iPad Mini in October, seperate launch event for iPhone 5

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    Apple launching iPad Mini in October, seperate launch event for iPhone 5

    Another Apple rumor today, and this time it’s about the launch of two of their hotly anticipated products. The iPhone 5 will be unveiled earlier, in September, with the iPad Mini launching a month after that. Analysts speculate that Apple does not want to dilute the power of the branding of both devices thus the two separate launch events. Apple’s iPad Mini is supposedly less than 8 inches and will have a lower price point than the larger iPad.

    Source: All Things D

     

    Need another reason to work out? Here’s one.

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    Need another reason to work out? Here’s one.

    One of the bigger reasons not to work out is the presence of the personal computer. It keeps us tethered to its warm glow, and kills time before we know what is going on. Students from the University of Munich have kindly provided an answer in the form of glowy ball that sits on your bike, and connects to your computer. On its own, it isn’t much more than a pretty light. As you charge, the orb slowly “charges” itself to a green-light state. When it is full, everything on your computer works just fine. As you use the charge, though, it slowly makes its way tot he discharged red-light state, and drags your computer’s mouse sensitivity all the way down to the lowest setting. This will hopefully inconvenience the user enough to get off their butts and raise their heart rate a little. Read more about the project HERE.

     

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    Samsung teases new Windows 8 device

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    Samsung teases new Windows 8 device

    Samsung has just posted on its official YouTube page a short teaser video of what is speculated to be its new transformer notebook.

    “Take a look at this video for a glimpse into our newest Windows-8-ready innovation,” reads the description.

    The video features old gears, clocks and Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, supposedly signifying the “evolution of technology.” You will also see little black cubes rolling on a flat surface and eventually assembling on their own to form a random shape. We don’t actually know what this means, but apparently, with all that reference to time and evolution, Samsung thinks that their upcoming product is going to be revolutionary. In between these sequences, we see glimpses of the device’s round edges and island-type keyboard.

    We also see what appears to be a stylus port, thereby hinting that this new device could be a tablet-notebook hybrid. See for yourself:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk8hNsdwbFM&feature=youtu.be

    Several reports online—such as the reports of TheVerge and CNET—note that the device being hinted in the video has a seemingly similar design to the Series 5 Ultra Convertible prototype we saw at COMPUTEX.

    Itching to know when Samsung’s new device will be revealed in full detail? Hang tight, because the video description tells us that the time of the big revelation is near.

    Facebook Messenger for Android updated

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    Facebook Messenger for Android updated

    For those of you Android users green with envy over the recent iOS Facebook update, here’s a spot of good news: Facebook Messenger has updated their Android app. It now includes Emoji support, better profile incorporation, and a whole bevy of other miscellaneous bug fixes that give a better messaging experience. While it isn’t the Facebook app update many of us were expecting, every new piece of code that makes the social experience more fun is a great thing in our book, so all you Android users, go and head over to this LINK to get your copy now.

    Kiddie vitamins just became more fun

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    Kiddie vitamins just became more fun

    Kids these days are really lucky. There is just so much technology that makes things bigger, better, brighter, and yes, easier and more convenient.

    There was a time when kiddie vitamins only either came in syrup or tablet form, and I remember being chased around the house every single time I had to take my daily dose (or any meds in general). Syrup based meds were the worst for me because there was just no escaping the taste of the thick liquid.

    Recognizing the need to intersperse health in a fun, engaging way, Unilab, the Philippines’ leading health and wellness company, has come up with an exciting new product that allows children to have fun and enjoy while keeping them safe and healthy – VitaPops!

    “We, at Unilab, are excited to introduce this vitamin that will definitely make taking Vitamin C a fun, memorable experience. VitaPops is the first & only pop rocks Vitamin C in the country,” shared VitaPops Product Manager Joseph Aruta. “Aside from its unique format, VitaPops comes in a single-dose sachet making it more convenient for moms and kids to bring around, has 1/5 the sugar content compared to your regular vitamins and is formulated with Sodium Ascorbate making it tummy-friendly. With VitaPops, we hope to give moms & kids a healthy yet fun compromise.”

    Celebrity moms Daphne Osena-Paez and Donita Rose are the brand’s newest endorsers and together with licensed educator and pediatrician, Dr. Liz Inciong, they led the discussion with follow moms at the launch held today at Active Fun, Bonifacio Global City.

    “I like giving VitaPops to my children but what’s more amazing is how my kids love it! They immediately liked it the moment they first tried it. They like it so much that they immediately told their friends about it,” shared Daphne.

    “VitaPops is the most fun and exciting Vitamin C in the market because it comes in pop-rocks format — it fizzles and pops inside the mouth. This makes taking Vitamin C an experience that kids will enjoy, while ensuring that they remain healthy as it boosts their immune system,” said Donita.

    VitaPops is available in all leading drugstores nationwide. It costs PHP10 / sachet. VitaPops can be taken once or twice a day, or as directed by your pediatrician.

    Pictures for HTC’s upcoming Proto smartphone leaked, suspiciously looks like their Desire V

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    Pictures for HTC’s upcoming Proto smartphone leaked, suspiciously looks like their Desire V
    HTC Proto

    The Verge has leaked pictures of HTC’s up-and-coming Proto smartphone, and we have to say, it really, really looks like their recently released, dual-sim device, the Desire V. The Proto is supposedly comes with a 4-inch screen, a WVGA display, 5-megapixel camera, and 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor.

    Desire V. Notice the camera module.

    Aside from the processor, the spec list mirrors what the Desire V has and has exactly the same design as the V, down to its distinctive camera module, which might mean that the Proto is a single SIM version of the Desire V. If that’s the case, we welcome the move – we lauded the Desire V’s overall design aesthetics as it didn’t really feel like a cheap, dual-sim device, though we criticized it for its poor performance because of the older, single core processor. With the Proto, HTC will be sticking with the Desire V’s strengths and addressing its weaknesses. We’ll know soon enough if this is all true once the company unveils it next week in Berlin during IFA.

    Source: The Verge

    Study says mobile users only use less than 2GB of data, unlimited plans a waste

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    Study says mobile users only use less than 2GB of data, unlimited plans a waste

    A study that’s sure to cause a stir in the mobile community has just hit the web, saying that most users use less than 2GB of data a month. The study was conducted by research firm NPD and was done on mostly Android devices via an app installed on willing volunteers’ smartphones. About 1,000 respondents from multiple networks in the US (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon) were included in the test and the results are overwhelming: most users don’t even hit 2GB in a single month, which means that unlimited data plans are more or less a waste, if you think about it. Of course, this particular study was done in the US, so this doesn’t automatically apply to users in the Philippines. Then again, you guys might want to keep track of how much mobile data you use, and see if you go over 2GB in a month.

    Source: Tech News Daily

    Smart’s LTE service officially launched, unlimited data for early adopters till October 25, 2012

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    Smart’s LTE service officially launched, unlimited data for early adopters till October 25, 2012

    Well, here we are at Smart’s official launch of their LTE service, and frankly there’s not a lot of new news to tell you guys. We’ve already covered a heck of a lot of material for Smart’s launch at our previous LTE coverage. What we did learn was that if you get the LTE service now, you’re in for a treat – Smart is lifting the data cap for new subscribers until October 25, so essentially if you sign up now, you’ll be enjoying blistering speeds without data caps. Once October 25 rolls around though, you will have to abide by Smart’s 10GB per month rule. Go over that cap, and you’ll be charged Php 450 per 1GB. Smart has also said that they’ve expanded their LTE sites all over the metro to accommodate the commercial launch. During our beta test of the device, we were told that there were more or less 20 LTE sites scattered around the metro. This time around, Smart said that there’s around 24 LTE sites in Makati alone, which means that the telco has significantly expanded their LTE reach in time for their roll-out. Smart has included a handy map for users to see where the closest LTE site is to their vicinity. You can check it out here.

    On the device front, Smart will initially be offering the LTE dongle for now, with an expected roll-out of the Pocket WiFi device next month. Unfortunately Smart was a bit vague on when exactly their LTE phones would land – it seems that LTE mobile phones are in high demand, and it will be a while before the telco gets their hand on LTE mobile devices for their LTE service. Rumors are that they’ll be able to get some on October at the earliest, but that’s currently unconfirmed. We’ve asked Smart for another go-around with their LTE service to see how much it’s improved after the beta and we’ll update you guys once we have more.

    1-0, Apple.

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    1-0, Apple.

    In the case that has been viewed by the tech public as a clash of epic proportions, Apple has come out on top. The jury responsible for passing a verdict on the case has found that Apple did indeed have first dibs on certain design aspects that Samsung was using. The total bill for the Korean tech giant? over 1 Billion US Dollars. Yes. With a “B.” This included patents for the “Pinch to zoom” feature, “tap to zoom” and “bounce back scrolling.” Adding salt to the wound, the courts also rules that Apple had not infringed on any of Samsung’s patents, and so the Korean manufacturer doesn’t get a single cent back. Samsung’s side has urged people not to see this ruling as a “as a win for Apple, but as a loss for the American consumer.” We, as a nation have recently been flooded with plagiarism news, so share your thoughts. Whose side are you on?

     

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    Qualcomm powering next LG smartphone, will use Snapdragon S4 Pro

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    Qualcomm powering next LG smartphone, will use Snapdragon S4 Pro

    Qualcomm has slipped and has announced that they will be providing chips for LG’s next generation smartphone that’s slated to be released within this year. There’s no firm product name yet, but there’s rumors swirling ’round the web that this particular smartphone will be dubbed as the LG Optimus G. This smartphone will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 Pro platform, and the company says the phone itself will get a release in Korea first in September before being rolled out in the global market right after. We’re hoping to get official word when the actual product will launch (and what it’ll be called) and you can be sure we’ll be on top of that story as soon as it breaks.

    Source: Anandtech

    Microsoft Philippines appoints first female Managing Director

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    Microsoft Philippines appoints first female Managing Director

    Okay, okay, so we kind of lied about the Microsoft Logo being the only Microsoft related news today. Surely you’ll all forgive us for that little fib, especially when you hear about this: Microsoft Philippines has appointed Karrie Ilagan as the first female Managing Director ever. Miss Ilagan will be promoted from her current Enterprise Sales Director role and will drive strategic partnerships and alliancesin the Philippines and grow the sales and marketing operations for Microsoft in the country.

    “I believe that there are still a large number of Filipino companies that can achieve global competitiveness by enhancing their IT capabilities that are focused on empowering people. The latest data from World Economic Forum ranks Philippines 75thglobally in terms of national competitiveness.I’m certain that with the right combinationof technology, education and appropriate government initiatives, Microsoft Philippines can make a valuable contribution to the development of the country,” said Ilagan.

     

    Angry Birds visit Mars in new game update

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    Angry Birds visit Mars in new game update

    Coming hot in the heels of Curiosity’s landing on the red planet is a timely update from Rovio for their highly acclaimed Angry Birds. Rovio has once again teamed up with the crew from NASA, and this time around the Pigs are looking for eggs on Mars. The new update gives players access to 20 new levels set in the red planet. Players can expect, fire, brimstone and other awesome explody-bits, with an added bonus once players find all the hidden rovers in the game. Grab it now from the Google Play store.

    Source: Google Play

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