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January 14, 2012

A strange tale of a stolen and recovered iPhone 4

Every once in a while people lose their precious handsets, either unintentionally left behind or stolen. I’ve personally lost 2 iPhones, a Nexus One, an HTC HD7, a Galaxy Nexus and Droid Razr. If only there were more accurate or high-tech ways to recover them.

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Mobile
December 07, 2011

Huawei E586 Review

The HSPA+ network of Smart and Globe are continuously growing and getting wider coverage around the country. Devices like the Huawei E586 maximizes the speed of the HSPA+ network (just like the ZTE MF60). Check out our full review after the jump.

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Mobile, Reviews
September 08, 2011

ZTE MF60 HSPA+ Pocket WiFi Review

We featured this HSPA+ capable mobile hotspot from ZTE a few weeks ago and we’ve finally gotten a review unit to test. Like many other pocket WiFi (MiFi) devices before it, the ZTE MF60 is one pretty kick-ass unit. If only it were more affordable.

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August 01, 2011

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 P7500 Review

We’ve got a short week with the upcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1 and so far it’s been an interesting one. This is also our first time to do a full review of an Android Honeycomb tablet. See the full review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab P7500 after the jump.

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Personal Computing, Reviews
July 14, 2011

BlackBerry Playbook Review

We’re all too familiar with Android tablets and the iPad so when we were introduced to the BlackBerry Playbook with its own mobile operating system, we paused for a while to re-think the UI, navigation and over-all usability. Read our full review of RIM’s BlackBerry Playbook after the jump.

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Personal Computing, Reviews
June 11, 2011

Sapido Mobile Router as 3G/4G Hotspot

Bought a Sapido 3G Mobile router last year as a possible replacement for my SmartBro Share-It. So I’m just waiting for my 24-month contract to expire so I could completely move up to this set-up in the car. But then, the local distributor met up with me early this week and showed me their whole new Sapido line-up.

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Tech Toys & Gadgets
October 20, 2010

Samsung Galaxy Tab Price: Php34,990

It’s already confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Tab will be launched in the Philippines before end of October (that’s next week!) and we finally got the retail price down to the dot — Php34,990 (thanks to our source).

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Mobile, Personal Computing, Tech Toys & Gadgets
September 06, 2010

Globe MyFi: 10 Things You Need to Know

Globe Telecom lent us their new toy — the mobile 3G router they call Globe MyFi. I’d like to share 10 things about the MyFi so you’re better informed about it before deciding to go and get one.

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Mobile, Telecoms
July 21, 2010

Samsung Galaxy S i9000 Review

The Samsung Galaxy S is among the most anticipated Android phones to date. So after using the handset for over a week, I’m handing down my verdict. Check out the full review of the Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000 after the jump.

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February 03, 2010

Google Nexus One Review

The Nexus One is Google’s latest self-branded smartphone. It has gone a long way since the Google G1 over a year ago. So, before you have one delivered to the Philippines, check out our Google Nexus One review first.

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Gooooogle, Mobile
February 02, 2010

Bayan Broadband 512 Speed Test

We’re able to get a review unit of the new Bayan Broadband 3G service. Their claim of TrueSpeed is hinged on the promise that they can deliver true 512Kbps EV-DO to your home as long as the signal is strong.

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Telecoms
September 10, 2009

I’m ready to quit my iPhone 3G

I’ve been on prepaid since I got a mobile phone ten years ago. The only time I was convince to get into a postpaid plan was when I got an iPhone 3G subscription plan from Globe. And for the last 12 months, I thought it was well worth it.

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October 08, 2008

Installing Smart Bro & Globe Visibility on the same PC

The latest HSDPA 3G modem from Smart Bro and Globe Visibility were manufactured by ZTE in China. Both are practically plug-and-play devices. The problem is running both softwares (3G dialers) on the same PC.

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Telecoms
May 09, 2008

How to Setup Globe GPRS, 3G & MMS

Note: See complete APN Settings for Smart, Globe and Sun Cellular.

This tutorial will help you setup your mobile phone and activate/configure GPRS, 3G and MMS features for Globe Telecoms.

GPRS SETTINGS

1. Go to Menu > Choose Settings > Connectivity
2. Go to Data Accounts
3. Create New Account. GPRS/ PS Data

Account Name: MyGlobe GPRS

APN: www.globe.com.ph

4. Save Account
5. Go to Internet Settings
6. Create New Profile

Name: MyGlobe WAP

Connect Using: MyGlobe GPRS

7. Save Profile
8. Select the profile MyGlobe WAP in Internet Profile
9. Click Right Soft Key to Choose More and Select Settings

Internet Mode: HTTP

Use Proxy: Yes

Proxy Address: 203.177.042.214

Port Number: 8080

10. Save Settings and repeat Step 9 but this time choose Advance Settings
11. Change Homepage

Title: MyGlobe

Address: http://www.globe.com.ph/globe.asp

12. Save Changes

MyGlobe Internet Settings

1. Go to Menu > Choose Settings > Connectivity
2. Go to Data Accounts
3. Create New Account. GPRS / PS Data

Account Name: MyGlobe INTERNET
APN: internet.globe.com.ph

4. Save Account

MyGlobe MMS Settings

1. Go to Menu>Choose Settings>Connectivity
2. Go to Data Accounts
3. Create New Account. GPRS/ PS Data

Account Name: MyGlobe MMS

APN: mms.globe.com.ph

4. Save Account
5. Go to Internet Settings
6. Create New Profile

Name: MyGlobe MMS

Connect Using: MyGlobe MMS

7. Save Profile
8. Select the profile MyGlobe MMS in Internet Profile
9. Click Right Soft Key to Choose More and Select Settings

Internet Mode: HTTP
Use Proxy: Yes
Proxy Address: 203.177.042.214

Port Number: 8080

10. Save Settings
11. Click Right Soft Key to Choose More and Select Advance Settings
12. Change Homepage. Enter the following parameters and save the settings

Name: MyGlobeMMS

Address: http://192.40.100.22:10021/mmsc

13. Go to Messaging>Settings> Picture Message
14. Edit Message Server : http://192.40.100.22:100.21/mmsc
15. From Message Settings, make your Internet Profile: MyGlobe MMS

MyGlobe Stream Settings

1. Go to Menu>Choose Settings>Connectivity
2. Go to Data Accounts
3. Create New Account. GPRS/PS Data
Account Name: MyGlobe Stream

APN: real.globe.com.ph

4. Save Account
5. Go to Streaming Settings
6. Make MyGlobe Stream your default APN.

Connect Using: MyGlobe Stream

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April 05, 2008

Globe 3G: 5 Pesos for 15 minutes!

This just in. Got a message from someone inside Globe telling me Globe GPRS/3G/HSDPA (myGlobe GPRS and myGlobe Internet on your mobile phone settings) has moved to time-based charging. That’s 5 pesos for every 15 minutes! It’s about time.

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Telecoms
January 28, 2008

Verzio Duplii Review: A closer look at the dual-SIM phone

November last year, Verzio launched two dual-SIM mobile phones in the Philippines. One is the 3G capable Duplii and the other is the stylus touting Twinn. This month, I got to extensibly check out the Verzio Duplii for several weeks and here’s what I think about it.

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