Lithuania has issued a warning to stay away from Huawei and Xiaomi smartphones, after four major cybersecurity risks have been found in the devices. According to the National Cyber Security Centre of the European country’s Defense Ministry, flagship smartphones being sold in Europe have pre-installed apps with the ability to censor specific words and phrases, […]
Posted inHow to's, Telecoms
How to activate DITO SIM card and mobile app
Want to experience the services of the new telco in the Philippines? Maybe it’s time to try DITO Telecommunity.
Posted inAndroid, Spotlight
Xiaomi can remotely activate censorship on its mobile devices — report
Xiaomi is having a phenomenal year with its growing smartphone shipments all over the world. In fact, they were able to pass Samsung to get the global number one spot back in June. But based on a new government report, it looks like the Chinese company is about to face serious issues. The Lithuanian cybersecurity […]
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PH is 48th in digital quality of life rankings
Investments in internet infrastructure in the Philippines are bearing fruit, as the country now ranks 48th out of 110 countries according to the 2021 Digital Quality of Life Index. With this year’s rank, the country has surpassed Asian neighbors such as Indonesia (72nd) and Vietnam (73rd), although it still trails behind others such as Malaysia(31st) […]
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Pokemon Unite MOBA is now available for download on Android, iOS
Multiplayer online battle arena Pokémon Unite is now available on Android and iOS mobile devices. The mobile version of the game features the same content and maps players have been enjoying since Pokémon Unite initially launched on the Nintendo Switch in July 2021. But game developer TiMi has also released new content in tandem with […]
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XTREME Appliances sales jump 148% in 2021
Although the pandemic generally lowered demand for goods and services, that apparently hasn’t applied to home appliances. Local brand XTREME Appliances has reported a 148-percent increase in sales of TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, and other home appliances in 2021. Stephen Cheng, the brand’s vice president for marketing, attributes the jump in sales to Filipino consumers […]
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List of Smart 5G-certified phones
Smart Communications is hard at work in bringing 5G connectivity in the Philippines — from upgrading their network infrastructure to offering 5G phones to its subscribers.
Posted inBusiness, Government
1-day online processing for company registration now on SEC website
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a new feature on its website that will allow entities to register their companies with only 1-day processing.
Posted inEntertainment, Tech News
Netflix FREE plan launched to attract more paying subscribers
Netflix has released an entirely free plan with limited content selection. As of writing, it’s only available to those in Kenya who are using the Android platform. With a 100% free tier, the streaming company hopes that more Kenyans will try the service and subscribe once they have gotten to know it. About 25% of […]
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Filipino engineering graduate builds Php35 keychain microscope
You can build a microscope out of your smartphone camera and some materials you probably already have in your home. The overall cost? It’s only around ₱35, as one Filipino engineering graduate has demonstrated. To build this cheap yet effective microscope, all you need is a laser pointer and hairpin according to Jeremy De Leon, […]
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OxygenOS and ColorOS to merge as one in 2022
Sometime next year, OnePlus users will bid goodbye to OxygenOS. The same goes with OPPO users with ColorOS. In their stead comes a new unified operating system for OnePlus and ColorOS phones. As to what the unified operating system is called, it’s currently unknown. What is known is that, as revealed by OnePlus founder Pete […]
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iOS 15, iPadOS 15 now available for download
Users with iPhones released from 2015, starting from the iPhone 6s, should be already receiving notifications to update to iOS 15, which has become available since September 20. But when it comes to the announced anticipated features, some are noticeably absent from Apple’s newly released operating system. Perhaps the most glaring feature is SharePlay. It’s […]
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Chinese TikTok limits children access to only 40 minutes/day
The Chinese version of TikTok, Douyin, will be limiting its under 14 years old users to only 40 minutes a day on the platform. Parent company ByteDance explained that the app’s youth mode also is in line with China’s recent restrictions on video games access by children. Those under 14 will only be allowed to […]
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Facebook’s XCheck program exempts high-profile users from moderation and FB rules
Users whitelisted on Facebook‘s XCheck program can, under certain circumstances, break the platform’s rules that would otherwise get regular users banned. Politicians, celebrities, and high-profile users were among those exempted from XCheck. Facebook XCheck was initially designed to flag posts made by whitelisted users and ensure that they are routed to more trained moderators who […]
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DOTr-LTFRB Central Public Utility Vehicle Monitoring System (CPUMVS) launched
Public utility vehicles in the Philippines like jeepneys, buses, and more are known for being reckless on the road. To help track and discipline unruly drivers, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) officially launched the new Central Public Utility Vehicle Monitoring System (CPUVMS). With the use of Global […]