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Posted: 27 Sep 2011 12:55 PM PDT
Let me tell you, it deserves the name Bold.
 Metal-clad BlackBerry Bold 9900 will be officially released in the Philippines on October 7, 2011 with a suggested retail price of Php 31,000 without contract and with 2-years warranty. Bringing Stunning Looks Back to the Bold Line Not to take anything away from the look of BlackBerry Bold 9700 and 9780 but I don't really think they're anywhere near BlackBerry Bold 9000 (the phone that came before them) when it comes to elegance of design and construction. Flaunting metal band on its sides and faux leather at the rear and having a relatively massive build, Bold 9000 is probably one of the best-looking smartphones RIM has ever released. As someone who's been following the development of RIM smartphones for sometime now, I find it relieving to know that RIM is bringing sheer grandeur back to the design of handsets under its flagship line. I know a lot of BlackBerry Bold fans who prefer the look of BB Bold 9000 over that of 9700, and for sure, they'll be glad to know that BlackBerry Bold 9900 - replete with brushed stainless steel frame - looks just like an updated version of their favorite BlackBerry handset from 2008. Thin Yet Powerful! BlackBerry Bold 9900 is the thinnest BB smartphone yet at only 10.5 millimeters, and the first to offer a combination of high performance BB keyboard, trackpad and capacitive touch display integrated within its iconic BlackBerry Bold design. The new BlackBerry Bold 9900 is also the first BlackBerry smartphone to feature built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) Support. NFC is a new technology that is enabling many new capabilities, including the ability to pair with NFC-enabled accessories such as speakers and earphones or read SmartPoster tags with one tap of the smartphone. Enhanced Browsing Experience BlackBerry 7, the operating system of BlackBerry Bold 9900, introduces a next generation BlackBerry browser with a significantly faster and more fluid web browsing experience. Combining the improved performance of the advanced WebKit browser engine with the hardware enhancements in the BlackBerry Bold 9900, the BB 7 Browser delivers browsing speeds that are 40% faster than BlackBerry 6 based smartphones and up to 100% faster than BlackBerry 5 based smartphones. Pinoys Welcome Mr. Ray Gillenwater, RIM Country Manager for the Philippines!  Mr. Hastings Singh (RIM VP for South Asia) and Mr. Ray Gillenwater (RIM Country Manager for the Philippines), respectively, holding their BlackBerry Bold 9900. Watch Mr. Gillenwater present BlackBerry Bold 9900's features to the media during the handset's launch last Monday, September 26, 2011, at the Ayala Museum -- To wrap this up in true TechPinas fashion, here are the complete technical specifications of BlackBerry Bold 9900:
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LG Optimus Black Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update : 3 Improvements to Expect from the Firmware Upgrade
Posted: 27 Sep 2011 08:16 AM PDT
Great news for LG Optimus Black owners and those who are planning to buy this amazing phone soon!
The slimmest handset with the world's brightest NOVA Display, LG Optimus Black, will become even more incredible when it finally gets Android 2.3 Gingerbread firmware update within October!  Android 2.3 Gingerbread brings a number of enhancements to the already powerful Android 2.2 Froyo operating system. For me, the three most useful improvements that come with Gingerbread are the following: Improved Power Management and Uptime Android 2.3 ensures maximum battery life and best performance possible by taking a more active role in managing applications that keep the device awake for too long or that are consuming a large chunk of the CPU while running in the background. Enhanced Gaming Experience Android 2.3 minimizes application pauses by identifying and solving performance and memory issues. Likewise, Gingerbread improvements found across the system help enhance gaming experience by providing smoother animation and increased responsiveness in touch and keyboard events. Better Control Over Applications Running applications tab in Gingerbread's Application Manager displays a list of active Apps as well as the memory and storage being used. Users will have the ability to know more about each App and even close each running App when necessary. There you go. I will let you know once Android 2.3 Gingerbread firmware update becomes available. I'll even post a step by step guide on how to install it on your phone using LG PC Suite. Please stay tuned.   | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Posted: 27 Sep 2011 02:05 AM PDT
Globe Telecom brings the most affordable Android phone to the Philippines, giving lower income handset users access to the mobile web and all the benefits the Android operating system offers.
 Priced at only Php 4,990 with Prepaid Kit and bundled FREE with My Super Plan 499, Globe CloudFone Ice enables a wide range of users to experience the benefits of mobile web powered by Globe network. CloudFone Ice comes with a 3.2-inch full touchscreen display (320×480 pixels), runs on Android 2.1 and flaunts a 3.15 MegaPixel camera at the back. As for connectity, it supports WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G/HSDPA and Bluetooth. To fully enjoy the mobile web and maximize the features of Globe CloudFone Ice, Globe prepaid subscribers can register to PowerSurf 15, an hour of consumable mobile Internet valid for 1 day and available for just P15. Postpaid subscribers, on the other hand, can register to PowerSurf 99, offering 50MB of consumable mobile Internet valid for 30 days. Just text POWERSURF15 (for prepaid) or POWERSURF 99 (for postpaid) to 8888 to register.  "The CloudFone Ice is another revolutionary offer from Globe. At a price that's so easy on the wallets of our Filipino mobile phone users, this is indeed one great deal to respond to the increasing demand for more affordable smartphones," said Joanna Africa, Head of Globe Portfolio Management. "Gone are the days when mobile access to various sources of information and entertainment via the World Wide Web is only limited to the more expensive smartphones. With the CloudFone Ice, users can access Facebook, Twitter, Google, and their favorite e-mail and chat sites in a snap without having to spend too much."
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Posted: 27 Sep 2011 12:18 AM PDT
This is downright scary.
 Photo Credit: Chinie Go High tide and super strong winds and heavy rains brought by Typhoon Pedring joined forces to create tsunami-like waves that rolled violently towards Roxas Boulevard. Paul Go who was staying in a building in front of Baywalk during the whole incident was able to catch the terrifying scene on video: Video Courtesy of Paul Go Paul wrote this comment on FB: "Sira na [ang] sea wall sa Manila Bay, [malaki ang chance na umapaw talaga dito ang dagat]. Dami na nalunod na kotse [...], [tapos] tumama na dito sa condo namin, kawawa naman [yun]g mga kotse na mahulog sa bay." God bless the Philippines.   | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:33 PM PDT
TechPinas Public Service Post:
Please note, TP Friends. Here the emergency numbers you can call during times of typhoon and other natural disasters:   You may also ring PAGASA at (02)434-2696 and NDRRMC at (02) 911-1406 / 912-2665 / 912-5668. You cellphone can save your life during calamities so while there's still electricity in your house, make sure you fully charge your phone.   | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:10 PM PDT
At around 1130 this morning, I was awoken by heavy rains battering the tin roof. I stood up, looked out my bedroom window and saw that the street was already covered by knee-high murky waters. It rarely happens. The last time I saw much flood in front of our house in Manila was last year, during Ondoy.
Typhoon Pedring has turned out to be a super typhoon; CNN has even called it 'dangerous'.  According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), at around 11AM, the center of Pedring with international name Nesat was located at 80 km E of Baguio City (16.5N, 121.4E). By 4 o'clock this afternoon, the typhoon will exit the country via the West Philippine Sea. Nonetheless, the agency has warned that most of Luzon will be continue to be affected by strong winds and heavy rains throughout the day. As of 5AM, PAGASA announced these storm signals for various provinces in the country: Truly reflective of what's happening in our country, the hashtag related to Typhoon Pedring (#pedring) has achieved natural top trending status on Twitter:  You may read real-time updates by Pinoy tweeps on Typhoon Pedring via this link and follow PAGASA-DOST's weather updates HERE.   | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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