TechnoBaboy Philippines
Google just launched a unified messaging service simply called Hangouts. This a lot different from the Hangouts feature on Google+, which only involved video chat. Hangouts is essentially a messaging app the same way Facebook Messenger is, but it has more features. It replaces Google Talk, Google+ Messenger, and the original Google+ Hangout service. Hangouts Read »
One of BlackBerry’s core apps, BlackBerry Messenger or BBM is coming to iOS and Android. BlackBerry recently confirmed this, which would make the popular instant messaging app available on multiple platforms. BBM used to be exclusive to BlackBerry devices and is actually one of the reasons a lot of people are still using BlackBerry. BBM Read »
Cebuano is a widely used dialect in the Philippines, mostly in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. For people in Luzon, it’s a dialect that’s hard to learn and understand but that should somehow change with the addition of Cebuano in the list of dialects available for translation in the Google Translate service. A lot of Read »
The Nokia Lumia 920 is a fantastic piece of hardware but most users find it thick and heavy. Nokia just solved that issue with the launch of the new Windows Phone 8 device, the Nokia Lumia 925. This new Lumia is different from the other phones in Lumia range. It does not have a full Read »
Skype and other desktop calling apps have a new competition as the Viber app is now available for Windows and Mac PCs. Viber is a cross platform VoIP app that’s very popular on mobile devices where it first started. Now Viber has made its way to desktops. Viber for desktops lets users send free messages, Read »
After the Blackberry Z10 and the BlackBerry Q10, the next new handset from Blackberry (formerly Research in Motion) is the BlackBerry Q5. Just like the two earlier handsets, the BlackBerry Q5 runs the new BlackBerry 10 OS. The BlackBerry Q5 features a playful and colorful design which should make the phone a potential hit with Read »
Acer’s cheap Android tablet offering is now official. Acer formally announced the Iconia A1 tablet and also revealed its pricing. The Acer Iconia A1 runs on the Jelly Bean version of Android, with a display that measures 7.9 inches. It’s almost the same size as the Apple iPad mini and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Read »
Looking for protective cases for your MaBook? Look no further as Speck is offering Macbook cases at fifty percent (50%) off. Speck is a popular accessories brand, with a range of products that include cases and sleeves for smartphones, tablets and laptops. The sale is happening from May 9 to June 9 so better check Read »
Microsoft released an app to let Android users know that there are similar or equivalent apps on Windows Phone OS. The app is called Switch to Windows Phone and it’s an app for Android users that’s now available on Google Play. What the app does essentially is to scan your Android device for apps that Read »
The popular Facebook game Angry Birds Friends is coming to Android and iOS devices according to its maker Rovio. Angry Birds Friends is much like the original game Angry Birds but it has a social aspect, which made it a hit on Facebook as the game is now said to have about 60 million users. Read »
Android users should be familiar with Google Now, a search feature on Android devices that presents data in an eerily timely way by displaying cards that contain the information that users usually need. Google Now lets users manage their day through the app’s features like showing the weather, reminders of events and appointments, relevant news, Read »
Cherry Mobile is at it again. By now we should all know that the local phone brand will be pushing more Android handsets on a pace faster than that of any other Philippine company. The newest model to have been revealed to the public is the Cherry Mobile Hyper. It’s an Android phone that resembles Read »
I use LTE on a regular basis and I can personally attest that it is currently the fastest mobile internet technology. I don’t get the 42Mbps speed promised by the networks but it’s still considerably fast compared to HSPA+ or 3G. I’ve seen 6 to 8mbps speed on my iPhone and I’m extremely happy to Read »
If you’re short on budget and won’t be able to afford the Sony Xperia Z, the next best Xperia handset you can check out is the Xperia SP. It’s a mid-range Android phone but it has impressive specs nonetheless. It’s a combination of great design, fantastic screen and LTE and NFC connectivity in a not-so-expensive Read »
Snapchat became popular because photos and videos expire soon after they are viewed by the receiver. This kind of messaging has a market because a lot of people don’t want traces of their photos or videos on the internet. Expiring photos and videos can encourage spontaneity and makes sending photos and videos fun. Facebook tried Read »