The long-term effects of a Smart-Sun deal, and sharing your photos online

When I’m not busy with Technograph, I contribute to The Philippine Star’s Unblogged. Over the last two weeks, I wrote opinion columns on what Smart’s planned acquisition of Sun means for Filipino subscribers, and how you can share photos online with the right people.

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Sites

Posted on May 23rd, 2011 Written by Rico

2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami: Donating Through Technology

The 2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami hit Japan last Friday. If the scenes of destruction have shocked you, here’s an easy way to donate to the Red Cross, both through its Philippine counterpart or directly through Google.

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Featured, Tips & Tricks

Posted on March 14th, 2011 Written by Rico

Promos from Smart, Globe, and Sun: a Quick Guide

Local telcos spend millions advertising their call, SMS, and internet promos. All those ads, which promise more yapping, texting, and surfing for less money, can seem so overwhelming. Check out the following cheat sheet to see what’s available.

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Deals & Promos, Featured, Rundowns

Posted on March 2nd, 2011 Written by Rico

Smart Pasaload Facebook App Unveiled

Smart postpaid and prepaid users can now send load to the friends, through a Facebook app appropriately called Pasaload.

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Featured, Sites

Posted on November 3rd, 2010 Written by Rico

Windows Phone 7 to Hit Philippines Through Smart

To summarize the official PR: Microsoft and Smart Communications have signed a “memorandum of understanding” to bring Windows Phone 7 gadgets to the Philippines.

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News

Posted on October 21st, 2010 Written by Rico

Cell Phone Network Codes in the Philippines

Update: Forget about the list below: here’s our latest version. Or: How to determine if a number belongs to Globe, Smart, or Sun (part 2).

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Tips & Tricks

Posted on July 22nd, 2010 Written by Rico

What’s Your Experience With Lost Load?

It’s a common complaint of prepaid users. They buy a prepaid card, load some credit, then wonder why they’re out of load after a few calls and texts.

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Editorial

Posted on July 5th, 2010 Written by Rico

Prices for HTC Legend, HD mini, HTC Smart in the Philippines

Currently at an HTC launch event. Feature attractions? The HTC Legend, HD mini, and HTC Smart.

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News

Posted on April 29th, 2010 Written by Rico

Multiply Tries to Cater More to Filipinos

At the very least Multiply is aware of their significant Filipino user-base. Here’s a recent email newsletter from the social networking site detailing additional services available in the Philippines.

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News

Posted on February 11th, 2010 Written by Rico

New Cell Phone Call Rates Now Apply

Just a quick update on Globe’s announcement regarding the new, more reasonable, cell phone call rates blasted last month.

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News

Posted on December 7th, 2009 Written by Rico



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