Yahoo Services in Alcatel OneTouch Net Mobile Phone

Alcatel is back! From your once good-ol-mobile phone a decade ago, Alcatel announced last month the release of the new Alcatel OneTouch Net mobile phone with services powered by Yahoo!

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New BlackBerry Torch Smartphone is Power-Packed

RIM launched the BlackBerry Torch Smartphone in the Philippines mid of last month in time for the holidays. Featuring the new BlackBerry 6, it combines touch screen feature and use of keyboard.

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A Look at the HP G Series

The HP G Series was released earlier this last quarter as the latest addition to the HP notebook line. They considers this as their value performance mobile-consumer Notebook PCs.

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The 5 Winila Card Winners

Thank you to all Digital Manila readers who participated in the contest in conjunction with Winila - Be One of 5 Winila Winners of P200 Cards.

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Samsung Wave 525 Focuses on Social Networking

Samsung launched the Wave 525 (S5253) as their latest Bada smart phone a few months ago. Bada is Samsung’s open mobile platform. Samsung Wave 525 features breakthrough connectivity in popular social networking sites using the Social Hub technology.

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PLDT TelPad = Landline + DSL + Touch-Screen tablet

Offering a diverse range of information and telecommunications technology including fixed line and wireless, PLDT pushes the envelope further with its new and world's first innovation - the PLDT TelPad.

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Be One of 5 Winila Winners of P200 Cards

This is a simple contest with Winila. Share this blog post on your Facebook wall and place the link of your FB wallpost on the comment section below and you're done.

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Online Shopping with Winila Bidding System

Shopping online gets a twist with Winila. It's a different form of buy-and-sell e-commerce alltogether as it utilizes an online bidding system.

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Chikka Text to Win Raffle Promo Mechanics

Chikka, an online and mobile application locally developed for exchanging text and online instant messages, has a new "Text to Win" raffle promo which gives its users the chance to win an iPad™ or a iPod nano® whenever they send messages from the mobile phone to online buddies via Chikka technology.

Promo Mechanics:

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Polycom Endorses "UC Everywhere;" Strengthens Philippines Presence with ATI

With the advent of the Internet in 1989, technologies and applications have evolved to maximize the potential of communication within this medium. Polycom, one of the world's leading unified-communications innovator and telepresence leader, highlighted this aspect in a media conference last week.

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Trade-in Your Old CRT TV to a Bravia LCD TV - Sony's Big Switch

What is Sony's Big Switch? Starting tomorrow, November 19, upto Nov 21, Sony will be accepting - trade-ins of your old CRT TV to a BRAVIA LCD TV!

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Samsung Releases New Laptop Line for the Holidays

After getting good results from their first foray into the Philippine's local mainstream laptop retail market with N150 & N22 netbooks, Samsung knew the next wave was forthcoming.

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Asus Unveils New Motherboards (Crosshair & Rampage)

Asus recently launched a number of more powerful PC components such as motherboards, graphic cards and multimedia products. In the Philippines, PC enthusiasts, technical media editors and power users got to experience these new innovative technologies at the Asus Technical Seminar held at the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel last November 9, 2010.

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Nokia & LG Sale Face-Off Tomorrow

Sale and price war abound during the Christmas holiday season in the Philippines. And tech gadgets such as mobile phones are no exception. Tomorrow, November 13, 2010. Nokia and LG mobile phones are going to have their sale and price face-off in selected Philippine malls.

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Unboxing NOT my Samsung Galaxy 5

A few months ago, I almost got a Samsung Galaxy S - Samsung's top of the line Android phone - in my hands. But it slipped my fingers figuratively. On another occasion last month, I got to unbox a Samsung Galaxy 5 - Samsung's affordable android phone for the smartphone wanna-haves.

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Tech Seminar and Gift Pack Contest

Along with my other blogs, it's also Christmas time in Digital Manila! And we're starting the season with a merry contest of ticket and gift pack giveaways!

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Seminar: How To Break the Traffic Barrier Of Your Blog

Are you a new blogger with a new blogsite? (I hear echoing 'yes' in the Internet stratosphere). So you decided to jump into the 'social media' bandwagon and created your fresh blog because you think it's cool and simple to be a blogger, right? Wrong.

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Pacquiao vs Margarito Livestream with PLDT Watchpad

It's Pacquiao season once again! And in 7 days time, the much anticipated Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito fight will finally happen. And PLDT Watchpad will be here to provide the livestream.

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Samsung Galaxy S Technological Innovations

Smartphones are getting smarter! Smartphone demand have been gaining ground in the mainstream market which previously was only limited to business users. And Samsung is taking a slice of this market with the Samsung Galaxy S.

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Samsung CLP-325 Printer for the Office

With a wide variety of electronic products ranging from mobile phones, computers, and home appliances, Samsung is adding a new office printer must-have to the Philippine market - the Samsung CLP-325.

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SkyBroadband Offers 112mbps Internet Bandwidth!

With a commitment to elevate the Filipino Internet experience, SkyBroadband recently launched its 112mbps ultra high speed Internet bandwidth service. Wow lng (lol).

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COMDDAP 2010's Imagen.I.T.

This year's COMDDAP would incorporate Imagen.I.T. Pinoy as part of its program come December 2 to 5, 2010 at the SMX Convention Center.

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COMDDAP Manila Expo 2010 Poised

As early as now, COMDDAP Manila is poised for its 2010 expo come December 2 to 5, 2010 to be held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines.

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SolidHosting.ph Emerging Local Web Hosting Company

For quite sometime now, a new web hosting company has been making a mark in the local IT web industry. It is no other than Solid Hosting.ph.

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The iPhone 4 is Out!

Woah! I just wrote about iPhone 4's impending arrival last week and now, here it is!

Globe is officially torturing me with their published photos of the iPhone 4's official release in the Philippines through Globe Telecoms with customizable plans designed for iPhone customers.

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Samsung Ranks in Top Corporations Responding to Climate Change

In a recent annual Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI), Samsung Electronics was selected and ranked top five globally among corporations responding to climate change.

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Excited For My iPhone 4

iPhone 4

It's not a secret how much I've been wanting to buy an iPhone 3G for almost a year now. And then comes iPhone 4! Argh!

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Software Freedom Day Philippines (SFD) 2010

Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) supporters in the Philippines will be holding a Software Freedom Day (SFD) on September 18, 2010. Registration starts at 8:00 AM at the College of Education in the University of the Philippines Diliman Campus.

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LG Optimus Launch Conference Summary

Digital Manila received an e-invite the other day for an online press conference by LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. The digital press conference was held earlier today - September 14th, 2010 1700hrs Philipine time (GMT +8).

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Web Safety for Kids and the Family Seminars

Keep Your Family Safe Online

About five years ago, there were only a few million Internet users in the Philippines. But today, it is about a fourth of the Philippine population with at least 25 million. Indeed, online or web safety for kids needs more attention.

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LG Launches Affordable Android Smartphone

LG Optimus

LG has capitalized on local Smartphone fever here in the Philippines by launching an Android-powered Smartphone targeted for the first-time user - the LG Optimus.

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Asus ROG G53 Notebook

Asus G53/G73

Asus launches Republic of Gamers G53 and G73 notebooks featuring NVIDIA GTX 460M.

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Beyond The 3M You Know

I was glad to be part a of a recent 3M Innovation Tour with fellow media practitioners.

3M Innovation Tour

It was a stupendous experience having known more about the 3M brand beyond its usual consumer products that we are familiar with.

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Blogger Fiesta Philippines Today

It's Blogger's 11th Birthday Fiesta - August 31, 2010!

In connection to this, over 300+ Blogger Meetups are will happen around the world today!

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Congratulations to Entrep Summit Ticket Winners!

3rd Entrep Summit

Congratulations to Helen Blas and Ken Apacible for winning the free tickets to the 3rd Entrep Summit Conference tomorrow - August 28, 2010 at the SMX beside SM Mall of Asia.

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Two Entrep Summit Tickets for Free!

3rd Entrep Summit

A few days ago, we announced in Digital Manila about the upcoming 3rd Entrep Summit entitled “Click! Technopreneurs’ Secrets, Revealed!” happening on August 28 at SMX as organized by JCI Manila.

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3rd Entrep Summit Soon

On its third year, JCI Manila / Manila Jaycees is organizing the Entrep Summit with focus on technology entitled “Click! Technopreneurs’ Secrets, Revealed!”

JCI Manila Entrep Summit

This year, it will be held on August 28, 2010 at the SM Mall of Asia, Center Stage Cinema from 8:00am - 6:00pm.

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HP Scitex Innovations at the 11FTC Enterprise Open House

HP innovations were highlighted in the recent six-day 11FTC Enterprise open house which started August 10, 2010 in Manila.

It showcased a portfolio of productive, cost-efficient, and eco-friendly HP Scitex Large-format Printers technology, among others.

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Philips Cinema 21:9 TV Brings Cinema to Home

Philips Cinema 21:9 TV will win over a lot of film fanatics with its intimate viewing experience and vivid cinema-like imagery.

So no need to worry getting stuck at home on a weekend. Lounging at home need not be as boring or wearisome as it sounds.

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Digital Engagement: Making the Ripples Count

Undeniably, the social networking fever has caught on with some local businesses here in the Philippines. 

Daily, our Facebook accounts are now bombarded by "like" requests from friends and strangers alike asking for our support because they joined a Facebook contest whose winner is determined by the most number of "likes."

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“Samsung Champ”: Level Up To Touch Screen Phones

Samsung Philippines recently announced the release of Samsung Champ GT-C3303K designed for mobile users looking for affordable touch screen phones at P4,980 srp.

Samsung Champ Black

Stylish and compact, users can expereince a 2.4” full touch display. The Samsung Champ has a simple intuitive menu format designed to fit its compact size. The curved form and comfortable grip are also plus points.

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WordCamp Philippines 2010 Set for Oct 2

This year's WordCamp Philippines is set for October 2, 2010 (Saturday). It will be held at the College of Saint Benilde in Taft Avenue, Manila, Metro Manila Philippines.

And as hoped by many, Matt Mullenweg (WordPress developer and Automattic founder) is going to be back!

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Samsung R440 & R480 Enters Philippine Notebook Market

Although Samsung belatedly entered the Philippine laptop market last year, their N150 and N220 models easily penetrated the market with a no-fuss netbook at an affordable price.

Now, Samsung Philippines refreshes their N150 & N220 with the N150 Plus & N220 Plus, respectively. They are also entering the Notebook game with the R440 & R480 models.

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Wanted: My Globe Super One

Yes, I am looking for my Super One. I have been constantly in search, even around the Globe.

It's no easy task. But when I find her, I'll make her my Globe Super One. :)

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Wishing for a Samsung PX2370 LED Monitor

With the number of new desktop monitors coming into the market, comparing monitor graphic quality is increasingly becoming relevant. If you demand high graphic quality and exceptional performance from your monitor, Samsung PX2370 LED Monitor is poised not to disappoint.

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Skybroadband Trivia Overload Champion Awarded

Skybroadband  has awarded the 13-inch 250 GB MacBook to the Trivia Overload champion!

Marnie Garbo of Laguna bested about 4,000 players of the Trivia Overload game on Facebook. Netizens flocked to the Trivia Overload Facebook application powered by Skybroadband challenging their own trivia geniuses.

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World GameMaster Tournament 2010 Finals Set

Philippine top gamers ready after two gaming preliminaries last June 26 and July 4 on Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Street Fighter 4. With Asus, they are set for their final digital battle for the World GameMaster Title and Php100,000 in cash come July 17 at Cyberzone in SM Manila.

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High Tech Meets Classics

The recent “Meet a Classic” event showcasing PLDT SME Nation business solutions and MINI Coopers to SMEs focused on classicism, performance and speed even from small high-technology packages.

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Samsung 2View Adds 2 More Models

Samsung adds two new models for their line of 2View cameras with PL151 and PL101 for the Philippine market.

With Samsung’s dual screen LCD technology, the PL151 and PL101 offer a variety of updated features which makes it even easier for consumers to capture photos with family and friends, both from behind and in front of the camera.

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Globe Greenbelt Service Center Reopens As Flagship Store

Globe Greenbelt Service Center went under renovation a few months ago and reopened recently with new interior design and layout representing Globe service center's flagship store.

With a new interior design and layout, the new Globe Greenbelt Service Center is the first to take on Globe Service Center's new look which will soon be implemented in other Globe service centers.

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