What's So Great About the NBA-Globe Deal Anyway?

Many Filipino smartphone users are starting to get used to consume their allocated mobile data through Globe's new mobile internet offering GoSurf. One thing I like about this new offering that rolled out last April is its freebies that are well-suited for the digital lifestyle of its customers. And one of the most recent freebies is watching the best basketball players in the world in action through the NBA League Pass.

Smartphone and Mobile Internet Tips for the Holidays

Many Filipinos are now having their own smartphone, while there are thousands of them of different specifications and features available in cellphone shops all over the country. There is no doubt that smartphones are the perfect all-around gift for those who want to buy something for either themselves or their loved ones, even during the holiday season.

A Warning to All Heavy Mobile Internet Junkies

For those who are heavy mobile internet users and still getting use to subscribe to unlimited monthly access, then you should think it over before you do.

Random Notes: The Wattpad Revolution Continues

Photo courtesy of The Guardian

Many Filipinos are beginning to get hooked to the stories made by unknown but seriously popular Filipino writers and published on Wattpad, while more young Philippine TV viewers seem to enjoy their favorite Wattpad stories being adapted to mainstream media, particularly on television and movies. And it all started with Diary ng Panget. Now, the Wattpad revolution continues.

Taking on the Best Smartphones from Cherry Mobile

2014 has become another big year for Cherry Mobile after celebrating its 5th year anniversary. Dubbed as the "Future of Mobile", the brand has showcased not only the widest selection of mobile devices available, but also some of the best locally-branded smartphones to hit Philippine markets. As Cherry Mobile ends the year with a successful "BANG!!", I will showcase what is considered to be the best smartphones for me.

Powerful Smartphones That are Worth Buying For

As more powerful smartphones begin to make their presence in the Philippine markets, many powerful phones are starting to become more and more affordable. And it seems that local mobile phone brands are getting into the concept of developing and unveiling powerful and budget-friendly smartphones that would cater to the digital lifestyle needs of tech-savvy Filipino consumers.

Globe Introduces New Video Platform

Photo courtesy of Globe Telecom

It seems that Globe Telecom has revolutionized the mobile phone experience of its prepaid customers even further, aside from being a pioneer in providing free mobile internet in the Philippines. The fast-rising mobile telecommunications company in the Philippines has officially launched its own online video store, Piso Mall.

The First Microsoft Lumia Phone

In my previous article, I shared to you about the fact that the Lumia series of Windows-powered smartphones will be renamed as Microsoft Lumia. Now I would like to share with you the first ever Microsoft Lumia phone to be officially available soon in Philippine markets - the Microsoft Lumia 535.

A Wonderful DIgital Life with Globe's New Prepaid SIM

Globe Telecom has more reasons for you to have a wonderful digital life as it is officially selling its own prepaid LTE SIM. Now, smartphone users, more particularly those who have their own LTE-capable phones, will be able to experience high-speed Internet to their reach.

Globe Completes Milestone Year for NBA Philippines

Photo courtesy of NBA Philippines

NBA, the oldest and most popular professional basketball league in the world, has a new partner in the Philippines today. And its name is Globe Telecom. The new multiyear deal between the two factions will bring the NBA closer to more than 45 million Globe subscribers nationwide. And this would complete a milestone year for the league in the Philippines as well.

Protecting Yourself from Scams Existing in the Digital Age

Thousands of Filipinos have been victimized by different types of scams through the years. But since we are now in the age of computers, the Internet and mobile phones, more and more Filipinos will become victims of these scams lurking around physically and around the Web. If you know what is good for you, you should be ready and well-prepared to protect yourself from these scams.

How Can You Make your Blog Popular?

If you have created your own blog, then congratulations and welcome to the community of millions of bloggers all over the world!! But if you think that blogging is satisfying for you, then you are wrong. There are a lot of things you must do when you are blogging. Besides, the fact that you are making blogging a hobby is not enough for you to complement yourself. Blogging is not just a hobby; think of it as your own business if you have your own computer.

One Mobile App Equals Great Malling Experience

Photo courtesy of Robinsons Land Corporation

When you stroll around the mall, you should see people glued in to their smartphones and tablets. Many of them use their mobile devices to check their social networking accounts, surf the World Wide Web, play games, and listen to music using their headphones. There are some who use useful mobile apps guiding them in their own lifestyle. And the Robinsons Malls mobile app is the latest addition to the growing number of lifestyle apps for smartphones and tablets, aiming to help people experience world-class shopping, dining and entertainment that only Robinsons Malls can offer.

Now Available at 7-Eleven: Starmobile Phones and Tablets

Photo courtesy of Filipino Tech Addict

As you all know, 24/7 convenience stores have become popular staples in the Philippines, more particularly for call center agents working at late night shifts. Many of them are not just ordinary hangouts, but also business centers where you can pay your bills and buy load for your mobile phone. But the concept of convenience stores selling mobile phones is starting to become reality. And it is all because of 7-Eleven.

Maximizing your Smartphone Experience with Globe Prepaid

Smartphones are the new mobile phones, and the most popular among all the smartphones available in the world are those powered by Google's Android. Many Filipino consumers are beginning to buy Android-powered smartphones because of their affordability regarding its pricing and availability despite its specifications. I am willing to buy one of these smartphones. And when I do, I will use my own Globe prepaid SIM to maximize the capabilities of my own Android smartphone.

Farewell Nokia, Say Hello to Microsoft Lumia

Nokia Lumia 530 is the most recently released member of the Nokia Lumia line before switching its brand name to Microsoft Lumia on October. (Photo courtesy of GSMArena.com)

Last April, Finland-based mobile phone brand Nokia has officially announced its transfer of ownership to Microsoft Corporation. Thus, the former will now be known as Microsoft Mobile. Just six months later, we are beginning to say goodbye to the once popular brand that introduced us to the world of mobile phones and started the digital revolution globally, as Nokia's line of smartphones powered by Windows Phone OS will now be named as the Microsoft Lumia line.

On Globe's Largest 4G and 3G Network

Globe Telecom has announced last month that its network is not only 100% 3G coverage, but also 4G HSPA+ as well. This will provide high-speed quality mobile internet for more than 42 million prepaid, postpaid, and TM subscribers. It held the distinction of being the first telecommunications company in the Philippines that has fully equipped its cell sites with 3G technology. After learning about it, I decided to give out my own sentiments about it.

Cherry Mobile Granite is the New Starmobile Energy

In 2012, after the successful release of its first flagship Android smartphone, Starmobile released a very interesting entry-level Android smartphone known as the Energy. It was known for its intriguing features despite the fact that it is running on a single-core processor such as an 8 megapixel rear camera, mobile TV function, and long-lasting battery life. Fast forward two years later, Cherry Mobile has just released a similar smartphone to the Starmobile Energy but it seems to be more powerful. And that would be the Cherry Mobile Granite.

The Things That You Can Do with 30 MB of Free Mobile Data

Smart's free mobile internet promo has reached even postpaid and broadband subscribers and now with unlimited Facebook all-you-can. (Photo Courtesy of unbox.ph)

What would you do if you are a subscriber of the country's largest, strongest and most reliable mobile network and you have just registered and received a small but fair and worthwhile bulk mobile data allowance of, let's just say, 30 MB on your Internet-capable mobile phone like a smartphone?

Well, the fact that Smart Prepaid, Sun Cellular, and Talk n'Text subscribers will enjoy free mobile internet anytime and anywhere has become an interesting trend that has gone viral since it was announced to the public and then eventually rolled out last September. For them, there are a lot of things that you can do with your smartphone and 30 MB of free mobile data as long as you have either a maintaining balance of at least P1.00 or an active subscription of any prepaid promo.

My First Impressions on the Cherry Mobile Alpha Luxe

Introducing the Cherry Mobile Alpha Luxe (Photo Courtesy of Noypigeeks.com)

Cherry Mobile surprised the local tech industry with the first ever locally-branded Windows-powered mobile devices in the Philippines, known as the Cherry Mobile Alpha series. Its smartphones has set the standard for other local mobile phone brands to unveil their own Windows Phone. Now I will tell you my first impressions on what is considered to be my favorite among the two Windows-powered smartphones released by the "Future of Mobile". And that would be the Cherry Mobile Alpha Luxe.