Why Instagram is Down?

Instagram has been suddenly down for a while and instagram fans and other netizens all over other social media sites have expressed their rage. Some Instagram users are even exageratedly expressing their disappointment about the sudden flaw the site have had. After this shortcoming though, the official twitter account of the said popular photo sharing site has already gave an official statement about the incident:



I've tried my instagram right now and it seems to be okay already. Here's my recently uploaded photo.

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HTC One S, Desire V and Desire C now official in the Philippines (Cont)

   Click here for HTC One S   

Along with the HTC One S launching, HTC also introduced the next generation of Desire family with HTC Desire V and Desire C at the event. Desire phones are specially designed to give users affordable smartphones that don't compromise the power and overall performance. Featuring Beats Audio technology, this family of smartphones, allows you to hear your music just as the artist intended. The HTC Desire family is also incredibly smart, enabling you to easily manage your professional and personal lives and share the moments that shape them.

As what Sir Richard Javier, country Manager, HTC Philippines shared during the launch,

“Listening to music is one of the most popular things people use their phones for, so it’s more important than ever that we deliver the power and emotion artists capture in the studio,” “The HTC Desire family offers customers excellent design, easy access to content and fast connectivity – making them the perfect lifestyle smartphone choice.”

What you'll like about the HTC Desire phones is that it comes in Dual-sim allowing your communication more active wherever you go! If you're a busy user who needs to keep track of your work and personal lives on a single mobile companion, HTC Desire V and Desire C is just for you!

HTC Desire V

HTC Desire V

With a brilliant 4-inch screen and the latest HTC Sense 4.0 integrated with Android 4.0, HTC Desire V (3G and GSM) is HTC’s most affordable 4-inch smartphone, and a fantastic choice for those who want to combine technology with style. The Desire V makes it easy for users to save all contact numbers—from business contacts to family and friends, they can access all of them in one gadget.

This dual-SIM smartphone lets users switch easily between personal and work mobile phone numbers and accounts, allowing for greater freedom and cost management. It also enables users to easily switch between networks for better coverage, ensuring that you stay connected no matter where you are.

HTC Desire V costs Php 16, 990 only and is now available at all authorized seller nationwide.

HTC Desire C

HTC Desire C

Meanwhile, HTC Desire C is available in red, white and black, and coming with HTC Sense 4.0 integrated with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). This smartphone is great as a first smartphone or for those upgrading from an existing one. Packing a powerful battery and offering access to thousands of apps and games– available through Google Play – you will always be connected and entertained whether at work, home or on the move.

HTC Desire C just costs Php 10,990 and is now also available at all authorized stores nationwide!

HTC One S, Desire V and Desire C now official in the Philippines

HTC Philippines unveiled last night the HTC One S smartphone--the best smartphone that fall in the mid-range I've seen and the next generation HTC Desire family with Desire V and Desire C at The Block, SM North EDSA.

I know how much HTC fans out there have a lot of questions to ask about HTC One S and Desire series such as memory, battery life and of course, the price so I'll share all about that from what I've learned straight from the event.

HTC One S

Elegantly styled with an ultra-slim 7.9mm metal unibody, HTC One S is well suited for people who want a powerful smartphone that pushes the boundaries of mobile phone design. Built with premium materials, One S has a wonderful gradient color, ultra-matte black ceramic surface and unlike the HTC One X, its   unibody design is made up of super-dense crystalline metal that is four times harder than anodised aluminum, resisting the bumps and scrapes of everyday use to leave the HTC One S looking pristine. Despite that metal covering, HTC did a good job for making it light and sexy that is easy to grip even when using only one hand.

It is not true that HTC One S in the Philippines is only powered by SD3 as this phone comes with the powerful Snapdragon S4, Qualcomm processor and it is powered by the latest android operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich. The 1.5GHz dual-core CPU powers an ultra-responsive interface with rich graphics that come to life on the 4.3 inch bright Super AMOLED screen. With Gorilla Glass that flows over the edges of the phone, I can say that this phone really has a durable screen. It also has optical lamination offering wide viewing angles to make reviewing pictures and videos easy.

Among all incredible features sported by this phone, what I like the most is its 8MP Camera and its  Beats-integrated audio makes it produce more authentic sound.

With an f/2.0 lens and auto HDR mode, HTC ImageSense technology delivers fast image capture with stunning results, even under adverse lighting conditions. In just 0.7 seconds you’re able to take a shot and, with its new superfast 0.2 second autofocus, you’ll never miss a moment again. You can even take pictures as you shoot HD video, or extract high resolution stills from HD video in playback.

The Beats By Dr. Dre Audio integration gives a richer, more authentic sound whether you’re listening to your favourite music, watching a YouTube video or playing a game. HTC One S lets you customise the new Music Hub with your favourite services and music applications so there is only one place to go for all of your music.

Guess what, HTC has also partnered with Dropbox to provide consumers with 25 gigabytes of free online space for two years - that’s enough to keep more than 10,000 high-quality photos - so it’s easy to edit, save and share your documents on the go!

HTC One S is now available at authorized retailers and mobile operators with a suggested retail price of Php 26, 990.

   Click here for HTC Desire V and Desire C   

Experiencing 'A New Breed of Wow' by Intel Philippines

As soon as I've learned that Intel Philippines is currently running a roadshow for their Intel-inspired Ultrabooks, I made a mark in my calendar as to when I could have a visit in one of their venues. Thanks to the Independence Day celebration, which is a non-working holiday to most of us, I able to have a free day to spree with my friends at SM City North EDSA!

'A New Breed Of Wow' Roadshow at SM North EDSA

I've been curious about these new breed of portable computers lately--as they say, "It's neither a laptop nor a notebook but an Ultrabook!" I've been fascinating them that I  always look for some reviews of it and read a whole article about it whenever I have my free time! And before I forgot, I did even promoted them here in my site for some times.

So I went to SM City North EDSA this last Independence Day to hang out with my friends and brought them to the roadshow. We've had a little fun there simply because it's not the typical roadshow we used to visit where we see and have a little hands-on of the gadgets but organizers have also prepared games wherein we were able to easily familiarize the different ultrabook brands, a bit of their standard specifications and a 'slim' chance of having them as we go through the different challenges of the game!

I don't want this post to go into that much details about what we did there as you might find it a spoiler--so you really have to visit one of their roadshows if you're curious enough to learn--but instead, I will leave some photos of our experience here for you to enjoy and to give you ideas how it's fun to visit their roadshows.

Have you already visited 'A new Breed of wow' roadshow too? Share your experiences and thoughts from the event at the comment section. If you want to know more about this event, just click here.

Friends signing up for the Ultrabook slim chance challenge 

Warming up for the challenge!

Too eager enough to have one?

A Slim Chance Ultrabook Dart Board. Pin the Dart on the yellow lane
and you win a cool prize!

I'm pretty good at this Game! Challenge accepted!

I won a mouse pad from the Slim Chance Dart Game!

Can you answer this for me?

Only 1 mistake after the quiz, I must be really good at this! lol

AyosDito.ph iBall: Celebrating new Pinoy Lifestyle

I had the opportunity to attend the first AyosDito.ph iBall--a whole night party event for bloggers last June 8, 2012 at COWO Asia in Ortigas, Pasig City. The occasion was fun-filled with lots of prizes and surprises while emphasizing the ‘new’ Pinoy Lifestyle that continues to shape Filipino culture. 

Solenn Heussaff welcoming the bloggers & guests at the AyosDito iBall

Hosted by Dj Tony Toni of Magic 89.9 and Ms. Van (short for Vanessa) of AyosDito, the event centered about how we, Filipinos have become insightful or I would rather use the term adaptive into ‘what’s new’ and ‘what’s hot’ not just in social networking sites like Twitter or Facebook but also into buying and selling online! 

Dj Tony Toni and Ms. Van were the emcees of the night

Jon Santico, General Manager of 701 Search Inc. the company behind the site, welcomed and acknowledged the presence of all bloggers who made it in the occasion. He also made a few words about the real aim of the gathering during his opening remark. 

“Ayos Dito I- Ball is a blogger event that celebrates the fun and unique Filipino lifestyle, that is reflective of how people buy and sell online. Buying and selling online with AyosDito.ph is free, easy and hassle-free, just how we Pinoys like it.” He added, “This event is also to say thank you to the community closest to our hearts. Bloggers who have experienced using the website have shared their hassle –free shopping experience online, and were instrumental in bringing other users to our site.” 

Tanya Cabbab, AyosDito.ph’s marketing manager shared while welcoming the bloggers

“Aside from having the chance to get to know the AyosDito team and learn more about the site and what were about. We hope everyone has a great time, simply hanging out with us and enjoying the food, the games and the raffle prizes.” 

Jon Santico (left) and Tanya Cabab (Right) welcome the guests

Ms. Tanya Cabab, AyosDito.ph Marketing Manager 

Mr. Jon Santico, Country Manager and Ms. Tanya Cabab  Marketing Manager
answering some questions during the open forum portion of the event 

AyosDito.ph has been known to be one of the most preferred online classified ads in the Philippines. Designed for Pinoys by Pinoys, the site has just been awarded last year as the No. 1 Classified Ads website by Digital Filipino Search Profile Index. 

Meanwhile, the food served at the Ayos Dito I-Ball was a twist on regular Pinoy comfort food. Tempura Quail Eggs (a modern take on street food favorite – Kwek-kwek), Mexico meets Pampanga’s best sisig tacos, Chicken Pate on Fita a childhood favorite, The simple Tuyo, glammed up in a Tuyo Pasta, oh so yummy Angus Corned Beef Pan de sal. The iced tea was a refreshing honeymansi by Nestea. A special treat was the kakanin ice cream in 3 flavors – Champorado, Mangga’t Suman and Sapin-Sapin ice cream by Sebastian’s. 

They actually put some twist to the foods served at the event to convey how we 
 Filipinos have become reflective in terms of our lifestyle

Tacos and Spaghetti with a twist!

Twisted Nestea & Lemonade and other drinks with refreshing flavors!

There were 3 games at the event: an old party favorite –Bring Me, a special game-Find a great deal which familiarized bloggers with how the site works, and a question and answer portion for selected bloggers which involved the celebrities (Solenn Heussaff and John Medina) who attended the event.

The much - anticipated raffle, a Fuji Polaroid Camera, and the grand prize was an Apple I -Pad 2.

Solenn Heussaff and John Medina announcing the winners of the anticipated raffle

The surprise guests of the night, Solenn Heussaff and John Medina with the lucky winner of the Fuji Polaroid Camera, MJ

Solenn Heussaff and John Medina with the grand winner of the raffle

Each blogger brought home a loot bag with an AyoDito.ph t-shirt, a notebook, a coffee tumbler and my favorite AyosDito.ph pen with 1G USB.

AyosDito iBall freebies

SM Megamall Now an iButterfly Mall

SM Supermalls released the SM iButterfly, an Augmented Reality Application on your IOS and Android mobile devices last May 5, 2012 at select SM Supermalls. SM Mall of Asia, SMMegamall, SM North EDSA, SM City Fairview, SM Southmall, SM City Baguio, SM City Davao andSM City Cebu simultaneously launched the iButterflies. Catching iButterflies at SM Supermallsis a fun and entertaining mobile information and couponing experience when you are at an SMMall.

It uses 3 technologies: Augmented Reality, for seeing the iButterflies in the real world, Motion Sensors for catching iButterflies using your phone and your phone’s Global Positioning System or GPS for finding where the iButterflies are. It is definitely a unique way of enjoying promosfrom our te nant partners such as Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Forever 21, David’s Salon, Kenny Rogers, Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Red Ribbon, Greenwich, Smart, BDO andMc Donald’s! 

Catching an iButterfly is easy. First, download the application by connecting to the free SM WIFI or the SM_iButterfly SSIS at the participating malls you may also use your phone’s 3Gconnection. Using your gadget, simply download the App via Google Play and App Store’s, just search for the iButterfly Asia App. Once downloaded, open the App and start catchingiButterflies. These turn into instant prizes. Simply claim your prize at participating mall stores.

Related: MY IBUTTERFLY EXPERIENCE AT SM NORTH EDSA

As a sustaining effort, SM MEGAMALL launched its own iButterfly campaign offering instantprizes from concepts unique to Megamall, namely: Yabu, Akiba Café, J.CO Donuts & Coffee,Papa John ’ s, Cha Time, Marithe Francois Girbaud, and SM Megamall Cinema.

An iButterfly catch-up event was held at the SM Megamall Mega Atrium on June 8, with specialguests like Tim Yap, Tessa-Prieto Valdez, Jenni Epperson, and more. Guests enjoyed anibutterfly tutorial from YouTube sensations Petra Mahalimuyak and Bogart the Explorer andhad a fun SM ibutterfly experience.

For more information, you can visit their dedicated iButterfly website at: www.smibutterfly.com or visit SM Megamall Facebook page at www.facebook.com/smmegamall 

Download, catch and win now!

Confirmed! 6.5 Million LinkedIn Passwords Compromised

LinkedIn updated today that the reports about some LinkedIn users passwords are indeed, in compromised!

In their latest blog post, LinkedIn Director, Vicente Silveira, expressed that the reports about the stolen passwords being associated with LinkedIn accounts were true and they're currently taking the necessary steps to prevent possible identity theft or any inconvenience it may cause.

We want to provide you with an update on this morning’s reports of stolen passwords. We can confirm that some of the passwords that were compromised correspond to LinkedIn accounts. We are continuing to investigate this situation and here is what we are pursuing as far as next steps for the compromised accounts:

1. Members that have accounts associated with the compromised passwords will notice that their LinkedIn account password is no longer valid.
2. These members will also receive an email from LinkedIn with instructions on how to reset their passwords. There will not be any links in this email. Once you follow this step and request password assistance, then you will receive an email from LinkedIn with a password reset link.
3. These affected members will receive a second email from our Customer Support team providing a bit more context on this situation and why they are being asked to change their passwords.

It is worth noting that the affected members who update their passwords and members whose passwords have not been compromised benefit from the enhanced security we just recently put in place, which includes hashing and salting of our current password databases.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused our members. We take the security of our members very seriously. If you haven’t read it already it is worth checking out my earlier blog post today about updating your password and other account security best practices.

LinkedIn Passwords Reportedly Leaked, Change Yours Before it gets Hacked!!

Just an hour ago tonight, LinkedIn's (@LinkeInNews) official twitter account for news and updates spread a word to their followers that heats up the whole LinkedIn community as they announced that they're working on reports regarding the stolen passwords.

Our team is currently looking into reports of stolen passwords. Stay tuned for more.
— LinkedIn News (@LinkedInNews) June 6, 2012

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2NE1's Be Mine is Intel's newest CMV for Ultrabooks

After a few weeks of voting from a set of possible rhythms for Intel's newest commercial music video to perform by 2NE1, the people has spoken that "Be Mine" should be the official song for it and so 2NE1 finally released their newest music video for Intel "Be Mine" and is now available in their official YouTube channel.

Watch the music video below together with its English lyrics - you might like it!

If you want to see some cool promotional photos with these KPop Stars, click here

2NE1's BE MINE MUSIC VIDEO W/ ENGLISH LYRICS

[Minzy]

Though you’re always cold
Though your words are always short,I know
Don’t hide what your heart’s striving for

[CL]
Now,you’ve already hid for so long
Show me your sincerity
That it’s only me for you

[Dara]
All i wanna do is just be with you
Even if time passes by don’t fade away

[Minzy]
Hold on to this moment
This is what i’ve been waiting

[Bom]
So just shut up and be mine
Don’t wait any longer
It comes with no voice,it’s a love that goes
I’m afraid that it might disappear

[CL]
So just shut up and be mine
It’s here in front of me
Dont hesitate,grab my hands right now
We’ll make it through anything you’re the one i’ve been

[Dara]
All i wanna do is just be with you
Even if time passes by,dont fade away

[Minzy]
Hold on to this moment
This is what i’ve been waiting

[Bom]
So just shut up and be mine
Don’t wait any longer
It comes with no voice,it’s a love that goes
I’m afraid that it might disappear

[CL]
So just shut up and be mine
It’s here in front of me
Dont hesitate,grab my hands right now
We’ll make it through anything you’re the one i’ve been

[Bom]
Waiting for so long so long so long
Wanna be in your arms your arms
You’re in my dreams for so long

[Minzy]
Under the blue sky,
Im free like a bird
I wanna go higher and further
Only if you’ll be with me

[Bom]
So just shut up and be mine
Don’t wait any longer
It comes with no voice,it’s a love that goes
I’m afraid that it might disappear

[CL]
So just shut up and be mine
It’s here in front of me
Dont hesitate,grab my hands right now
We’ll make it through anything you’re the one i’ve been
Waiting for so long


Sources: 2NE1 YouTube | KPOP Lyrics

Internet in One Minute - Intel Perspective

Every day, billions of people around the world heavily rely on the internet for varied reasons: connect, share, email, watch, learn, search, chat, etc. From ordinary consumers at home to the government offices, schools, hotels, restaurants, banks, hospitals, publishing agencies and other private companies as well as business establishments, there is always an increasing demand for world wide web connectivity. With such demand billions of intelligent connected systems that make up the internet are also demanding for higher bandwidth to be able to cope up with this ever growing need.

With this billions (and counting) internet users, I can stand on the fact that there are also billions of things happening around the web but the question is “What exactly is happening?” Luckily, I found an answer that comes from a professional perspective through this interesting video which was published by Intel just a month ago. It highlights some significant activities that people used to do when they go online and start engaging and interacting with the rest of the world!

According to Intel, the things that are happening around the internet each minute include:

• 30 hours of videos posted in YouTube;
• 100,000 tweets;
• 6,000,000 page views on Facebook;
• 20,000,000 photo views on Flickr;
• 47,000 app downloads on iTunes and
• 45 new malicious websites launched

All the sites and services (except the last one) mentioned above didn't exist until 2004. The global traffic during that minute would fill up to 230, 000 DVDs and the amount of data stored would exceed 18,000 HD movies!

Watch the whole video below to know the rest of the information about the internet in a minute.

Buy a Lumia and fly Unilimited With Philippine Airlines

Nokia Philippines already started rolling out the Lumia Series units nationwide and with that, avid Nokia users can get more than just buying the most intuitive phone yet because they also have the chance to get unlimited Philippine Airlines flights!

Yes! So if you don't have one yet, you need to buy a Lumia phone before June 15 to be able to qualify in this promo. Note that this promo is open to all Smart and Globe subscribers only so aside from buying a phone, you're also required to jump to either of the said networks.

Below is the complete promo mechanics of the Lumia - PAL promo:

1. Open to all existing Nokia Lumia handset users. Non users will simply have to buy a Nokia Lumia handset from May 18 to June 15, 2012 at any participating Nokia stores nationwide to be eligible to join the promo.

2. Text I CAN LUMIA <FULL NAME>/<ADDRESS>/<IMEI> and send to 2960 for Globe and Smart subscribers.

•  Sample: I CAN LUMIA Juan Dela Cruz/Paseo De Roxas Makati/123456890123456

3. Regular text rate of P2.50 per text applies.

4. One (1) raffle entry is equivalent to One (1) valid IMEI sent. A consumer may only win once.

5. One hundred (100) winners of 4 consecutive weeks unlimited roundtrip PAL flights will be drawn. Travel Period is from July 1, 2012 until July 1, 2013 valid for Legaspi, Kalibo, Cebu, Tagbilaran, Davao and Puerto Princesa flights only. A participant can only win once. Prizes are transferable only once but not convertible to cash.

    Flights are not valid for the following peak dates:
        August 25 - 27, 2012
        October 23 - 31, 2012
        November 1 - 4, 2012
        December 16 - 21, 2012
        January 1 - 31, 2013
        April 1 - 31, 2013
        May 1 - 31, 2013

6. Deadline for submission of SMS entries is on June 15, 2012 at 11:59 PM.

7. Grand electronic raffle draw is on June 18, 2012 at 4:00 PM to be held at Nokia Head Office at 40th Floor Philam Life Tower Paseo De Roxas, Makati City, Philippines under the supervision of a Nokia Representative witnessed by DTI Representatives.

8. Winners will be notified via SMS and registered mail. Winnners’ flight certificates may be claimed at Nokia Head Office at 40th Floor Philam Life Tower Paseo De Roxas, Makati City, Philippines upon presentation of registered mail, and two (2) valid government issued IDs. Provincial winners may claim their prize at the nearest Nokia Store to be identified in the registered mail and email the agency will send them.

9. Flight bookings and details will have to be finalized directly at the nearest PAL booking and ticketing offices in their area.

    Flight Booking details and restrictions:

• Winners should finalize and book all their travel plans one month before their planned first flight. Bookings for flights must be done one time.
• Winners may choose any 4 consecutive weeks schedule within a 1 year period to claim their unlimited PAL flights.
• Booked and ticketed flights are non-cancelable, non-refundable and non-rebookable.
• Only one person is entitled to claim and use his/her unlimited PAL flights prize. If transferred, winner must notify Nokia Philippines. Name of the transferee will be inputted in the winners’ list replacing original winner then issued a new travel certificate.

10. Winners have sixty (60) days from receipt of notification to claim their prize. Unclaimed prizes after the redemption period will be forfeited in favor of Nokia with the approval of DTI.

 11. All employees of Nokia Philippines and Philippine Airlines and their agencies including their relatives up to the 2nd degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promo.

12. If a Smart subscriber wins the promo, Smart will be the one to notify and contact the winner using the Smart access code number.

13. Nokia Philippines will shoulder the 20% tax on prizes exceeding P10,000.00.

PER DTI-NCR PERMIT NO. 3271 SERIES OF 2012

Nokia Lumia Series: Where to buy in the Philippines

Nokia Lumia Series (units 710, 610, and 800) is now officially available at all Nokia stores and trusted dealers nationwide starting this weekend! If you're wondering where you could by one, check the big pictures below courtesy of Nokia Philippines.

You might also want to check out the specs of Lumia 710, just click here.

Now here's the most exciting part of the Lumia craze! You can actually buy one unit and get a chance to be one of 100 winners of UNLIMITED Philippine Airlines flight! Sounds cool right? Check out how after the break!

WHERE TO BUY A NOKIA LUMIA PHONE IN METRO MANILA

WHERE TO BUY A NOKIA LUMIA PHONE IN LUZON

WHERE TO BUY A NOKIA LUMIA PHONE IN VISAYAS & MINDANAO

As I have mentioned above, there's an ongoing promotion in line with the Lumia sale wherein you could win an unlimited PAL flight. I published the mechanics here.