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We received several emails today about the newly implemented Globe iToolbar. The iToolbar appears when you’re using mobile internet or tethering your device to a phone on the Globe network.
A few readers pointed out to us that this new implementation is automatically inserted by Globe to any website that your browse on the net.
The Globe iToolbar is an expandable toolbar within your phone’s browser that gives you quick and easy access to Globe services, Internet search, and your favorite Internet sites.
Globe’s reason behind the introduction of this toolbar is “to make your Mobile Internet experience much more convenient. You can now enjoy quick and easy access to your favorite Globe and Internet services.“.
As of May 2012, Globe Postpaid, Globe Prepaid, and TM subscribers with the following devices can see the Globe iToolbar:
iPhone 3G running iOS5 or higher using the native browser
iPhone 3GSrunning iOS5 or higher using the native browser
iPhone 4running iOS5 or higher using the native browser
iPhone 4Srunning iOS5 or higher using the native browser
Sony Ericsson LT15i Xperia Arc using Android 2.3 or higher using the native browser
Samsung GT-S5570 Galaxy Mini using Android 2.3 or higher using the native browser
The biggest complaint we are getting from Globe subscribers is that there’s no way to remove this toolbar. This has apparently distracted a lot of subscribers and ruined the user experience especially on mobile devices with very limited screen real estate.
As of this time, there is no way for subscribers to remove the Globe iToolbar. We’re getting comments from Globe regarding this issue.
Update: Globe says they are aware of the reactions of subscribers and looking into the next steps to address this issue.
Update 2: Looks like Globe Telecom has decided to drop the iToolbar on their mobile internet. We’re getting reports people are no longer seeing the Globe iToolbar when using their Globe mobile internet.
Update 3: Talked to a Globe exec who told me they already scrapped the whole idea of the iToolbar.
Hat tip Marc Obaldo, Ernesto Pacheco.
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Thristan says:
So that’s why. But this appeared earlier at work and we are definitely not on Globe or tether connection as we have a dedicated line. So how come?
whacker says:
Wow. That large toolbar surely wastes a lot of screen estate especially for smartphones. What the hell, globe?
Dumont says:
I was very annoyed when I saw this on my screen but PROBLEM SOLVED. I used AdBlock with my Chrome.
pabs says:
You can minimize it though by clicking the curly braces at the far right. But it is still there nonetheless.
duckduck says:
“Globe’s reason behind the introduction of this toolbar is “to make your Mobile Internet experience much more convenient. You can now enjoy quick and easy access to your favorite Globe and Internet services.“.”
Sure, globe is so sarcastic with this statement. This will definitely eat my screen’s real estate.
Alan says:
Called globe today for the same reason. Globe people ignorant about it. I hate it. My phone already has that white home button on the screen, and the globe I-toolbar clutters the screen. I touch it every time I browse. Can’t even move it. Stupid globe. Direct your efforts to making your signal better, don’t come up with stupid marketing ploys.
Thanks, Abe.
ptcphils says:
The first rule in enhancing user mobile experience:
“Do not annoy your users!”
Obed says:
So that’s the reason why I have that Tattoo bar on every page of my tabs on my laptop. It is really annoying, Globe should have first ask for the user’s permission or at least may settings na pwede i-disable ito. Wala naman ito sa contract na pinirmahan ko nung nag subscribed ako nang Globe Tattoo.
Jomar says:
Same with my Corporate Globe postpaid SIM, I see that bar when I tether using a Huawei E585 personal WIFI hotspot…
deuts says:
Kalokohan na yan! Ibagsak ang Globe!