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Myphone Price List
Aug 6th
These are the updated prices of Myphone units: B12 1390 B21 SINGLE 1990 B71 DUO 1990 B21 CORY 2690 TV81 2990 MS28 DUO 3490 MS28 CORY 3590 B26 DUO 4390 Q22 DUO NEW MOON 4690 B26 DUO NEW MOON 4690 Q21 DUO 4850 TV22 DUO 4990 QTV22 DUO 4990 TV77 DUO 5550 QV27 5990 TV21
Samsung Releases Galaxy S i9000
Jun 30th
The newest Android-powered smartphone was released through the partnership of Samsung and Globe Telecom on Tuesday- the Samsung Galaxy S i9000. Samsung Galaxy S i9000 is a 9.9mm-thin handset powered by Google’s Android 2.1 OS. The screen is 4-inch super AMOLED running a 1GHz processor. Armored by Social Hub, Phonebook and Inbox are integrated with
Android 2.2 Froyo announced by Google
May 21st
Today during the Google Developer event, the company announced the latest release of their Android platform called Froyo (v2.2). The update introduced several improvements including a much better speed and performance.
Download Nokia Ovi Maps for Free
Jan 21st
Nokia today announced plans to make walk and drive navigation free on its smartphones as part of a new version of Ovi Maps, available for download at www.nokia.com/maps. Nokia’s mapping and navigation software has been specifically designed for mobile use and is based on unique hybrid technology. The new version of Ovi Maps will include
Nexus One by Google now Shipping
Jan 6th
Google has finally unveiled its flagship phone called the Nexus One. The Nexus one will ship for only $529 or Php24,000 (unlocked).
Winners of Nokia Calling All Innovators Competition
Feb 18th
Forum Nokia today announced the final winners in its global Calling All Innovators contest for mobile applications and solutions to help improve the quality of life on the planet, and issued a call for a new round of compelling mobile application submissions in the competition’s next phase.
FreeTxt, Globe Addresses the Zero Load Problem
Nov 17th
Globe Telecom launches a new Short Messaging System (SMS) service which will allow all Globe prepaid subscribers to send free text messages to family and friends within the Philippines, even without prepaid credit load. The service, called FreeTxt, is Globe’s answer to its prepaid clients’ struggles when they need to send an important text only
Globe, Pilipinas Shell Foundation in Fight against Malaria
Oct 27th
Globe Telecom and Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) have joined hands in the campaign against malaria through the installation of a responsive information system that will allow health practitioners to provide critical analysis and immediate action on malaria cases.
Globe and SM Department Store Raffles off Trip to Macau
Oct 24th
In line with Globe’s thrust to deliver the best customer experience to subscribers, the company partners with SM Department Store to reward subscribers who use the payment facility in SM Payment Counters nationwide.
Unlimited 3G from Smart Bro for Php1,500
Oct 22nd
SmartBro is now offering unlimited 3G for its mobile internet plans to subscribers. For a fixed monthly fee of just Php1,500, subscribers can avail of the unlimited 3G access from Smart. See packages and pricing below.
e-Games launches 1st mobile games for Philippines
Oct 22nd
IP E-Game Ventures Inc (e-Games), the online gaming subsidiary of publicly listed IPVG Corp., Megamobile, IPVG’s mobile application developer and 3D animation studio BeeHive digital, are proud to announce the release of new mobile Java games for its top online role playing game titles.
Free WiFi on Airborne Access with Nokia E Series Phones
Jul 5th
Get as much as 60 days free WiFi access account from AirborneAccess when you buy a new Nokia E Series phone. No logins needed, no passwords to remember — just find an AA hotspot and connect using the WLAN feature of your E Series Nokia phone and you’re all set. The 60 days will start
Diamond Crypto: Most Expensive Phone
Jul 4th
Having a price tag of $1,300,000, the Diamond Crypto holds the current record for the most expensive cellphone, designed by Peter Aloisson and manufactured by Moscow-based JSC Ancort Company. A platinum body, 50 diamonds with 10 of then rare blue diamonds, high-res TFT, and navigation keys are made of 18 carat rose gold.
Cascada Mobile launches Breeze Plaform
Jun 27th
With more than 2 billion mobile phones already in use around the world, Cascada Mobile (www.cascadamobile.com) announced today Breeze, a new development platform that can transform ideas into globally distributed mobile applications in as little as fifteen minutes. Cascada’s Breeze platform provides anyone with knowledge of even the most basic Web programming languages the easiest
Aga Muhlach is Sun Cellular’s new endorser
Jun 21st
Sun Cellular taps popular actor Aga Muhlach as its new endorser. With Aga’s new endorsement comes a new television commercial (TVC) titled “Sun Cellular, Boses ng Barkada.” It promotes Aga as the new face behind Sun Cellular and its most popular flagship permanent service, the Sun Call and Text Unlimited (CTU) 25 that offers the
Cure launches U Mobile in the Philippines
May 21st
A report from PTB mentions that U Mobile was officially launched Monday evening. It’s the first ad-supported telco in the Philippines. A subsidiary of Smart Communications, CURE was bought last April for a reported Php500 Million.
Nokia N82 wins Best Mobile Imaging Device in Europe Award 2008
Apr 28th
Nokia today announced that the Nokia N82 multimedia computer has been awarded the ‘Best Mobile Imaging Device in Europe 2008′ by TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) – Europe’s largest photo and imaging press association. “The Nokia N82 is a compact multimedia computer that integrates GPS, web, video and music functions around a 5 Megapixel camera
Globe Visibility
Apr 17th
With Globe Visibility, you get a HSDPA data card that will deliver HSDPA speeds of up to 1.4Mbps. The data cards provided are not only compatible with laptops and personal computers but also on a Mac and Windows Vista. Globe Visibility is compatible with Macs that are at least Mac OS X 10.3 and have