Veems Launches New Broadcasting Tool for Bloggers in the Philippines

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Veems is a progressive quick messaging app for Android.

Veems officially launched its new feature, VeemsCast, on June 25, 2015 in Z Hostel, Makati. VeemsCast is a broadcasting tool, which helps bloggers get their word out to the right audience and increase engagement. Unlike many brand pages or social media channels, VeemsCast provides high engagement between the blogger through private chats and clear call-to-action buttons.

Veems CEO Iddo Goren

“We are thrilled to release VeemsCast in the Philippines. We believe that the blogging community here is strong and vibrant,”  Veems CEO Iddo Goren said.

During the launch, Goren also revealed VeemsCast’s future features that can further help bloggers as well as brands and businesses to connect with their followers in a more engaging and meaningful way. The features include simple voting and event tools and a management dashboard to help achieve the best possible results. 

Choosing the Philippines for the first official launch of VeemsCast was mainly prompted by Filipinos’ high reception to Veems.

Launched on Google Play in June 2014, Veems has quickly won the hearts of the Filipinos. Today, it has over 400,000 users in the Philippines alone. It consistently stayed on Google Play’s top 10 free social apps since it was released.

Select bloggers, brand partners including Macpower and Kata Philippines, and the pioneer VeemsCasters attended the launch. Bloggers who are currently on VeemsCast are GirlyGeek, Work at Home Pinas, Gadget Pilipinas and Azrael’s Merryland.

Currently, VeemsCast is only available to bloggers in the Philippines. However, interested bloggers and businesses must apply for an account first before given access to VeemsCast.

This is to ensure that users get the best content possible.

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MasterCard Powers Android Pay, bringing mobile payments to android device owners

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Cardholders can securely pay in-store and within Android apps

Google recently unveiled Android Pay, which will enable MasterCard credit, debit, prepaid and small business cardholders to use their Android phones for everyday purchases in-store and within Android apps. This news provides MasterCard cardholders with even more options for paying on the go using their choice of mobile device.

The ubiquity of mobile phones is changing the way consumers pay. According to a recent Federal Reserve report, 39 percent of all mobile payment users with smartphones have made a point-of-sale payment demonstrating the increased demand for simple and secure ways to make device-based payments. MasterCard built the foundation for secure mobile transactions, having introduced contactless payments more than a decade ago and delivering a complementary digital enablement platform in 2013 that is driving today’s mobile payment solutions. 

MasterCard contactless is accepted at more than three million merchants in 68 countries around the world, and our MasterCard Digital Enablement Service enables Android Pay to deliver a simple and secure payment experience so that consumers can use their cards when, where and how they want.

Starting this summer, owners of eligible Android devices will be able to use their MasterCard credit, debit, prepaid and small business cards directly through Android Pay. For consumers and merchants alike, every purchase made with a tokenized MasterCard credit, debit, prepaid or small business card will offer the same security, benefits and guarantees as any MasterCard transaction.And because Android Pay never shares the actual card number with merchants, consumers are provided with an extra layer of security.

“Mobile payments are here, and are now an essential part of the core value proposition for new devices,” said Ed McLaughlin, Chief Emerging Payments Officer, MasterCard. “With the MasterCard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) and Android Pay, we can now use secure tokens to easily enable payments from a consumer’s connected device. This news extends consumer choice and drives further ubiquity of payments on devices.” 

“Mobile payments is big a priority for Google, so we've been working with major networks like MasterCard to help provide a seamless experience across a wide range of phones and stores. Android Pay will offer people further simplicity, security and choice when paying for things with their Android phones,” said Pali Bhat, Director, Product Management, Google.

Android Pay will be made available for U.S. Android users (running KitKat or higher) in the upcoming months. Contactless payments are currently accepted at major U.S. stores, restaurants, transit providers, fuel and convenience stores who will now also accept MasterCard transactions made using Android Pay. To find a listing of contactless-enabled merchant locations, download the MasterCard Nearby app or go to www.mastercard.com/contactless.

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CloudFone Takes Lead in Tablet Innovation; Earns Distinction as First to Introduce Intel-Based Tablets on Newest Android OS and Dual-OS

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CloudFone today proved its disruptive mettle as it became the first OEM to launch the country’s first Intel-based Android Lollipop tablet called CloudPad One7.0, and the first Intel-based dual-OS tablets namely CloudPad Epic 7.1 and CloudPad Epic 8.9.

CloudPad Epic 7.1

Homegrown OEM breaks ground for Lollipop in Asia

The first ever Intel-based Android Lollipop 5.0 device to be introduced in Asia, CloudPad One 7.0 is a result of close collaboration between CloudFone and partners such as Intel. 

Eric Yu, CloudFone President & CEO

“No other brand takes tablets more seriously than CloudFone. CloudFone is driven to empower Filipinos by continuously innovating to fulfill the promise of Tablets For All, and bringing the latest technology within people’s reach,” said Eric Yu, CloudFone President & CEO. 

“Our collaboration with industry leaders guarantees that our products are developed with the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance.”

CloudPad One 7.0 runs on the latest Android Lollipop 5.0 OS and powered by the 1.8 GHz Quad Core Intel Atom. It has 8GB of memory plus 1GB of RAM to store photos, videos, games and other applications that make the tablet experience both enjoyable and productive. The 7-inch tablet is wifi-ready, and Intelligent Battery Management ensures that the tablet can sustain power throughout the day. More importantly, users have the advantage of over-the-air updates within two weeks of release of the latest Android Lollipop OS for up to 2 years. 

Intel Philippines Country Manager Calum Chisolm

“The Intel Reference Design for Android (IRDA) was instrumental in enabling CloudFone to become the first local OEM in Asia Pacific Japan to make tablets based on the latest Android OS available in the Philippines. Intel is proud to be working with CloudFone, a homegrown brand that is truly serious about leading edge tablet development and uniquely positioned to grow the tablet market in the country.” said Calum Chisholm, Country Manager of Intel Philippines. 

“IRDA delivers a combined roadmap of the latest designs and updates; which, together with CloudFone’s local market expertise, enables CloudFone to easily customize designs based on the demands of Filipino end-users and accelerate their time to market. With the CloudPad One 7.0, today’s consumers can enjoy the best tablet experience with the advantage of the Intel Atom processor and all the latest Android apps.” Chisholm adds.

The CloudPad One is based on the 64-bit platform of the new 22nm Intel Atom chip. Because of this, it support 64-bit applications, and gives the tablets the ability to use more than 4GB of RAM. More importantly, the tablets have better responsiveness because its can fetch more data per cycle, making tablets capable of multi-tasking while improving power efficiency and battery life.

Tablets for work and play

As the tablet usage continues to evolve, CloudFone seeks to answer the growing demand for multitasking on the go. Today, CloudFone gives consumers and busy professionals an even better reason to love their tablets, as it offers rich functionalities that can be used for both work and play.

CloudPad Epic 8.0

CloudPad Epic 8.9

The CloudPad Epic 7.1 and CloudPad Epic 8.9 are two new tablets with CloudFone’s unique Crossover Technology, which allows users to run both Android 4.4 Kitkat and Windows 8.1. This means that users can have the best of both worlds – rich multimedia experience from Android and an ideal productivity environment with Windows. In Windows mode, users have the option to activate Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel or Powerpoint, which have all been optimally designed to work on touch-screen devices. 

Both tablets have a 5MP rear camera and 2MP front-facing camera and powered by a 1.8 GHz Quad Core Intel Atom Processor. The CloudPad Epic 7.1 has a 7-inch high-definition display, and 32GB memory plus 1GB of RAM. Meanwhile, the CloudPad 8.9 has an 8.9-inch full HD display and 32GB memory plus 2GB of RAM. 

Microsoft Philippines Director for Consumer Business Jerry Bongco

“We are extremely excited to announce this Philippine-first milestone of dual-boot Windows tablets with an industry-leading partner like Cloudfone,” said Jerry Bongco, Director for Consumer Business, Microsoft Philippines. 

“This clearly differentiates the Windows platform versus our competitors across price, apps and hardware specs parity.”

CloudFone is currently the only brand that offers dual-boot tablets. 

CloudFone also introduced the CloudPad 8.0, which runs on Windows 8.1 and powered by the 1.8 GHz Quad Core Intel Atom Processor. The 8-inch tablet has 16GB of memory and 1GB of RAM. 

The most colorful addition to CloudFone’s newest tablet range, it comes in yellow, red and blue for users who value style just as much as performance.

The introduction of these new tablets has come at an auspicious time, as CloudFone marks its 4th anniversary this year. To celebrate, CloudFone is giving special discounts on select tablet models, making their innovative devices even easier to own. 

From Php5,999, the CloudPad Epic 7.1 will now have an SRP of Php4,999. The CloudPad Epic 8.0, originally at Php9,999, now has an SRP of Php7,999. The CloudPad Epic 8.9 retails at Php8,999 and the CloudPad One 7.0 is easy on the pocket at just Php6,999.

“CloudFone is a game changer in the tablet market. CloudFone is uniquely positioned to address the country’s strong demand for tablets, with a full spectrum of tablet choices for the widest range of choices and lifestyles,” Yu states. “We are the only company with this kind of investment, commitment and experience in tablet development. Because we specialize in tablets and a deep understanding of the local market needs, we are the trusted partner for Filipino consumers.” 

Throughout its 4-year history of innovation, CloudFone has a developed a wide range of mobile devices in the tablet and smartphone categories that will suit any preference and demand. It has been responsible for several groundbreaking developments in the country’s mobile enablement, such as the introduction of the first Android device with mobile TV in 2012; the launch of Thrill 430X, the only Smartphone in the Philippines with a battery that exceed 4000 mAh in 2013; and the release of the first locally-branded Intel-based tablet in 2014.

For kids and kids-at-heart, PLDT HOME Telpad bolsters multimedia offers with Disney

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PLDT HOME Telpad, the world’s first and only landline, broadband and tablet in one fortifies its multimedia offering through its partnership with one of the world’s largest creators of interactive content, Disney Interactive. This collaboration with Disney allows

PLDT HOME Telpad to further rule over the multimedia space with a doubled subscriber base in 2014. The addition of Disney content to its portfolio followed the recently launched most advanced PLDT HOME Telpad unit, strengthening the portal for a truly connected home.

As the centerpiece of the connected home, the PLDT HOME Telpad will serve as the family’s gateway to the magical world of Disney. Kids of all ages can select from hundreds of interactive content featuring their favorite Disney characters. Parents who read bedtime stories to their kids can also now choose from an extensive selection of interactive e-books.

For new and current PLDT HOME Telpad subscribers, the Disney experience at home will be made extra special with the limited edition Disney-branded Telpad units loaded with Disney themes and a pre-installed Disney widget wherein they can browse and download the multitude of Disney Android games to their units.

“For many kids and kids-at-heart, Disney stories have been a definitive part of our childhood memories, and we look forward to sharing that invaluable experience to our subscribers,” Ariel P. Fermin, PLDT Executive Vice President and Head of Home Business, said.

“It is an honor for us to further solidify our leading Internet and multimedia platforms with a renowned global brand that shares our vision of enriching Filipino homes with family-friendly content.”

Fermin added, “PLDT HOME has always invested heavily in providing compelling multimedia content for our subscribers. The partnership with Disney will surely level up the way we help families forge the strongest connections at home through the Telpad.”

This partnership is part of the expanded multi-year, multi-platform partnership of the PLDT Group with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, through its digital entertainment arm Disney Interactive. PLDT Group provides Disney content to a combined 75 million mobile and broadband subscribers nationwide.

For more information on how to access Disney content at home, visit www.pldthome.com.

Samsung Releases Galaxy A Series A7, A5 and A3

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Samsung Philippines recently officially launched its A series of smartphones bearing all-metal unibody designs - the Galaxy A3, A5 and A7.

The new Galaxy A3, A5 and A7 features different screen sizes to cater for everyone. An ultra slim, with that full metal design for active lifestyle people and more premium seekers that wants more sleekness, the latest A series smartphones included features that are more social media concentric.

Here are the specs of the three smartphones

Samsung Galaxy A7 specs:

- 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 401ppi

- Samsung Exynos 5433 octa-core CPU

- 1.8GHz cortex A5-cores, 1.3GHz cortex-A53 cores

- 2 GB RAM

- 16 GB Internal storage

- expandable up to 64GB via microSD

- 12 megapixel AF rear camera with LED flash

- 5 megapixel front camera

- Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby

- LTE, HSPA+

- NFC

- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band

- Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP

- GLONASS, GPS, A-GPS

- 150.9 x 75.9 x 6.3 mm

- Android 4.4.2 KitKat

- 2600mAh Li-On battery

The Galaxy A7 is Samsung’s slimmest phone to date at 6.3 millimeters.

Samsung Galaxy A5 specs:

- 5-inch HD Super AMOLED display, 294ppi

- 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor

- 2GB RAM

- 16GB internal storage

- up to 64GB via microSD

- 13 megapixel rear AF camera w/ LED flash

- 5 megapixel front camera

- 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+

- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n

- NFC (LTE version only)

- Bluetooth 4.0 BLE, ANT+

- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

- 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7mm

- 123g

 - Android 4.4 KitKat

- 2,300mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy A3 specs:

- 4.5-inch qHD Super AMOLED display, 245ppi

- 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor

- 1GB RAM

- 16GB internal storage

- up to 64GB via microSD

- 8 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash

- 5 megapixel front camera

- 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+

- WiFi 802.11 b/g/n

- NFC (LTE version only)

- Bluetooth 4.0 BLE, ANT+

- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

- 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9mm

- 110.3g

- Android 4.4 KitKat

- 1,900mAh battery

All phones also features Samsung's Super AMOLED display for brighter screen, wider colors and deeper black contrast.

The back cover features a sand blasted metal finish where it gives a smooth finish. Galaxy A3 and A5, the A7 will come in white, black, and gold colors.

The Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 and A7 will retail for Php16,990, Php19,990, and Php24,990, respectively.

New KakaoTalk features: Anipang capturing the hearts of Filipinos

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SundayToz’s signature puzzle game jumps in popularity among KakaoTalk users

Anipang was featured on Pinoy Big Brother All In. In the episode, current housemates took on eliminated cast members in a heated game of Anipang for Kakao, with the winners receiving limited edition character items. With user interest in the game high, Kakao Philippines made Anipang a featured app within KakaoTalk for both Android and iOS so user could gain easy access.

The popularity of SundayToz’s Anipang for Kakao seems to be reaching its apex. The puzzle game available on KakaoTalk’s mobile social platform is climbing up the charts and ranking among the top downloaded games in various app stores. 

Anipang is already a blockbuster hit in Korea, where it has been downloaded more than 30 million times. Approximately 80% of all smartphone users in Korea have played Anipang, making it the undisputed no. 1 game on mobile platform. Many of the country’s top stars, including G-Dragon of Big Bang, Lee Byung-hun, as well as members of TVXQ and SNSD, have expressed their love for Anipang and its characters.

A major part of Anipang’s appeal is the ability to send and receive hearts with other KakaoTalk friends. Hearts function as play tokens within the game, and with Anipang being the perfect game to enjoy with friends and family, exchanging heart messages has emerged as huge cultural phenomenon among players since it debuted two years ago.

“Kakao Game is one of the successful aspects of KakaoTalk’s various social platform services, with around 520 million subscribers worldwide,” said Jean Lee, Head of Kakao Philippines. 

“The key reason for its popularity is the fact that you can compete and compare scores with other KakaoTalk users, making it a very social, connective experience. Anipang is certainly a great example of this, and we’re glad Filipinos are embracing this great game,” Lee added.

For more information on KakaoTalk’s features and offerings, visit www.kakaotalk.com.ph/

Unboxing Kata M2 !

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Kata Digital, fast-growing mobile brand specialize in innovative mobile technology producing high-end mobile devices with exceptional style and design.

Now they are releasing the Kata M2, exquisite smartphone designed from premium materials with stunning performance.

Unboxing Kata M2 packaging in a white box, the smartphone in white color comes with the standard accessories inside: white microUSB cable, charger, battery, headseat and the manual. 

Kata M2 with its ultra slim design, an elegantly looking and with a bigger screen for our viewing pleasures. Sporting a 5.5” Super HD Display so it renders vivid colors for images.

And for gaming and multi-tasking performance, powered with its 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor. 

Its 13 Megapixel back camera and 5 Megapixel front camera and take advantage of its smart features with its Android KitKat OS. 

To save your various multimedia files and apps through its 16 GB internal storage with an additional 5GB online storage.

Kata M2 has dual-SIM. SIM 1 uses a micro-SIM and SIM 2 uses regular SIM.

Kata M2 Specifications:

- 5.5” Super HD Display 

- 1.3GHz Quad Core MTK 6582 processor

- 1G of RAM

- 16 GB internal memory

- 13 Megapixel back camera

- 5 Megapixel front camera 

- Android KitKat OS

Kata M2 is now available to order online at Kata Digital website. 

Kata M2 will be available online this August 25, 2014 for P6,999 only with FREE 25GB KataCloud voucher and pick up at any Kata Store and Kiosk branches nationwide on August 31, 2014 (One day redemption only).

This is the fastest smartphone to meet all your digital needs. Grab this amazing smartphone! 

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LINE celebrates Third Anniversary

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LINE and Family Apps Top One Billion Total Downloads Worldwide

LINE, has been a worldwide phenomenon in the last three years, the world’s leading mobile platform, marks its third anniversary, June 23 2014.

It has even more reasons to celebrate as the total number of worldwide downloads for LINE and LINE family apps topped one billion on June 21, 2014.

LINE's growing user base in the Philippines has helped foster this growth. With this momentum, Filipinos can expect more quirky and colorful features to be released by LINE.

“The development of new and exciting stickers and apps is our way of extending our gratitude to the Filipino LINE community,” said Greg Kim, head of LINE Philippines. “The Philippines continues to present great prospects in terms of growth, as it has an increasing number of smartphone users. And considering LINE’s cross compatibility across multiple platforms such as iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows, as well as PC, its market in the country is expected to be even bigger.”

Since its beginning as a free mobile messenger app, launched on June 23, 2011, LINE has been continuously evolving its features by adding free calls and stickers in October of the same year. With further addition of video calls and “LINE Premium Call”, a feature that allows users to make domestic and international phone calls to landlines and mobile phones at affordable rates, LINE demonstrates its ceaseless commitment to providing the best communication experience for all users. As LINE celebrates its third anniversary today, the service has grown to hold over 470 million users worldwide.

LINE continues to develop new channels to strengthen relationships among Filipinos and their families.

“There are over 10 million Filipinos residing abroad,” remarked Kim. “And most of them want to stay connected to their families here in the Philippines, and LINE gives them a reliable platform for communication.”

LINE recently added the “LINE Premium Call” app, a helpful service that allows domestic and international calls to landline and mobile phones at reasonable rates.

Kim asserted, “This feature is definitely a breakthrough for us.”

He continued, “The new LINE Premium Call app is ideal for families with loved ones abroad. With our commitment to deliver improved communication experiences to all our users, we aim to introduce more features that make Filipinos feel like their friends and families right next to them.”

With 470 million users worldwide, LINE has asserted itself as a leading mobile ecosystem that provides a wide array of content for users.

The online messaging platform currently offers wide range of add-on services, including LINE Camera, LINE Play, and LINE Game. In addition to LINE app, 14 family apps have achieved over 10 million downloads, with LINE camera boasting the highest number with 90 million downloads. The apps offered through the gaming service LINE GAME are also very popular among users around the world, with LINE POP recording over 43 million downloads, and a total of nine titles breaking the 10 million milestone.

“We will continue to provide fresh and vibrant features for our valued app users,” Kim concluded.

Kata Digital officially launch their latest products: Kata F1 and Kata T Mini

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Kata Digital (“Kata”) announced the Kata T mini, the stunning new dual-­‐core tablet with phone features all in one unique, beautiful device. 

Kata T mini is a tablet with 3G and 2G support. It is 6.95 inches and is already equipped with Android KitKat OS. Kata T mini offers an all-­‐in-­‐one solution for business and entertainment.

This tablet combines the most advanced display technology with a full range of premium content for an unrivaled entertainment experience. The Kata T mini is also powered with enhanced productivity features for effortless multitasking, all elegantly housed in a highly stylish, practical design. 

With it's dual sim capability, you can now connect and switch to different networks!

The Kata T mini, packed with the latest technology from Kata – including a 6.95-­‐inch display, offering an amusing viewing experience and runs the latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS Plus its revolutionary dual SIM feat that allows expedient change of network connections.

Lifetime cloud storage – store your favorite photos and videos Despite the outstanding features and stylish design, the light-­‐weighted Kata T mini loads with the latest operating system Android KitKat 4.4. 

The newly launched Kata Cloud allows user to store up to 5GB of photos, videos and files at absolutely no cost.

This exclusive out of the box offer is available for Kata F1 or lifetime and never expires.

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Smart, Deezer tie up to bring world of music to PH mobile users

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Here's a great news and updates from the Philippine mobile leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart)!

Smart Communications, Inc. announced a strategic and exclusive partnership with leading global music streaming service Deezer to bring the full breadth of music experience to mobile users in the country through Deezer’s Premium+ service.

With Deezer Premium+, more than 72 million Smart mobile subscribers nationwide will be able to enjoy unlimited web and mobile access to the most number of music tracks online and offline, all in high-quality and without the interruption of ads.

Deezer’s availability in more than 180 countries will also allow Smart to provide a seamless experience to mobile users who want to be able to listen to their favorite songs wherever they are, whether they are in the Philippines or overseas.

Smart will soon announce affordable streaming rates and promotions with Deezer that both prepaid and postpaid subscribers can enjoy. With this groundbreaking partnership, Smart users will be able to purchase a Deezer Premium+ subscription using only their prepaid or postpaid accounts.

“We are excited to announce this pioneering partnership with Deezer, which will deliver even more exciting music experiences to our subscribers and enhance their mobile lifestyles on the go,” said Mellissa Limcaoco, Innovation and Product Development Group Head at Smart.

“With SPINNR, we promised the total music experience to users at affordable prices. This partnership broadens our portfolio even further with millions of music tracks from Deezer, the largest digital music catalogue in the world, which users can enjoy whether they are here or abroad,” Limcaoco explained. “This strengthens Smart’s expanding suite of mobile content and application offerings that makes us a formidable player in the entire mobile ecosystem.”

“We are delighted to be partnering with Smart, the Philippines’ largest mobile operator, to provide music fans in Philippines easy access to all the music they can consume. This collaboration puts millions of tracks in the hands of millions of mobile users in Philippines whether they are at home or on the go,” added Steven Frank, Business Development Manager for Asia Pacific at Deezer.

Smart’s Limcaoco added that with Smart’s newly modernized network that now includes more than 10,000 4G-capable (HSPA+, LTE/LTE-A) sites all around the country, users will be able to enjoy seamless and unhampered access to various mobile services that include the likes of Deezer and SPINNR.

On mobile devices, the Deezer app can be installed on iOS, Android, Windows Phone as well as Blackberry 10 smartphones and tablets. It can also be enjoyed using traditional desktop browsers in laptops and PCs.

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Witness kilig-talk with KakaoTalk from the KathNiel love team!

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There's no stopping today's hottest young love team of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla to bring more sweetness and as what we call "kilig!"

The love team, more charmingly known as “KathNiel” prove to be the most effective on-screen (or even offscreen?) partners right now, teaming up in blockbuster movies and high-rating TV series, acquiring massive fan bases across diverse audiences and reaping significant endorsements left and right. 

“KathNiel” by their beaming fans, was recently spotted hanging around online, in what’s known to be the latest free instant messenger to take the country by storm - KakaoTalk. 

In ABS-CBN 2’s kilig-serye “Got to Believe,” Chichay and Joaquin, (Kathryn and Daniel’s characters, respectively) are seen exchanging emoticons to express their warmth for each other. At 29.7% national TV ratings (as reported by Kantar Media/TNS on February 12 and 13.), “Got to Believe” downright dominates its timeslot with the right mix of a good plot, an amazing play of cast and innovative audience offerings. 

Like KathNiel, KakaoTalk is all about being fun, fresh and exciting. It is perfect for those who are in love, whether young or old. If you want to be unlimitedly reachable to your special someone, KakaoTalk assures you reliable messaging without having to spend all your allowances. Moreover, KakaoTalk has a wide range of emoticons that will surely capture anything you want to say to your special someone.

Teenagers can take advantage of KakaoTalk’s features like free messaging and calls, voice messages, adorable emoticons and photo sharing. With these features teenagers can surely be updated with their friends whenever and wherever they go. KakaoTalk is everything you need. 

Like Chichay and Joaquin’s s love for each other, it’s fun, it’s spirited, and more importantly, it’s free!

KakaoTalk is available in iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows, Bada and PC. For more information, visit KakaoTalk’s website at http://www.kakaotalk.com.ph/

Two of today’s youngest breakout stars features in Metro and Chalk during this month of hearts

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Everything you need to know about the new season, ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. sets the stage for two of today’s youngest breakout stars during this month of hearts, as fashion lifestyle authority Metro magazine’s biggest trends issue features Julia Barretto and Chalk’s Valentines special features Liza Soberano. 

Metro features Julia Barretto this February 2014

In Metro this month, teen royalty Julia, who is set to star in her first primetime series, “Mira/Bella,” is put under a different sort of spotlight—revealing how she goes beyond her name and comes into her own in a shoot and story that details the fierce and stylish young celebrity she is with hints at who she is bound to become.

Metro also features the biggest trends for Spring/Summer 2014 in its February issue, recognizing the dawn of a new season--with new collections, new trends, and a new attitude to go along with it all. 

Chalk features Liza Soberano this February 2014

The February issue of Chalk shows the newest cover girl Liza all dolled up in her date-ready ensembles. She walks the magazine’s readers through her bright start in show business. Get smitten by Liza’s undeniably au naturel sweetness and charm in an exclusive story that shows why what awaits her is something that everyone should watch out for.

Chalk’s February issue also goes into ways to get that perfect “love glow,” with tips on how to put everything together in the best way to create an affair to remember. Get the lowdown on date-worthy ensembles—plus dating tips and fool-proof recipes perfect for two.

Grab a copy of ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc.’s titles Metro and Chalk this February at newsstands and bookstores nationwide. 

Metro is available on the iTunes App Store and Android Play Store. 

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Chalk is also available on the iTunes App Store.

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Google Best Apps of 2013 Winner “whoscall” Released on LINE

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LINE whoscall, a free call-filtering and number management app for Android.

Google Best Apps of 2013 Winner “whoscall” Released on LINE Access a Worldwide Database of Over 600 Million Phone Numbers to Identify Unknown Numbers in Real Time and Protect Against Malicious Sources

LINE, the world’s leading mobile platform with 320 million users worldwide, today announced the release of LINE whoscall, a free call-filtering and number management app for Android developed by Gogolook Co., Ltd., a world leading caller ID service company.

LINE whoscall for Android devices will allow users to identify the source of incoming numbers and filter out unwanted calls and messages. The app is a reworked interface for LINE users based on whoscall, which has been downloaded more than 5 million times worldwide, and was selected for the Google Best Innovation Award of 2013 in eight regions, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

LINE whoscall utilizes a database of over 600 million numbers, including businesses and shops, sourced from the Yellow Pages and other public data resources to automatically identify and display the source of incoming calls and messages as they arrive. This allows users to filter out suspicious numbers before they answer a call or message.

Important Notes

1. Contacts found on mobile devices will not be automatically collected by the LINE whoscall service.

2. The app will not include a feature that offers LINE account authentication on its release. For this reason, messages and calls received inside the LINE app will not be affected by the filtering settings made with LINE whoscall.

LINE whoscall Supported devices: Android

Supported languages: English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Japanese

Supported regions: Global

Service begins: January 9, 2014

Cost: Free

Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gogolook.callgogolook2

For more information, please visit http://whoscall.com

About LINE

LINE, the world's hottest mobile messaging platform, offers free text and voice messaging, voice calling and group chat with up to 100 people, integrated with various interactive elements such as Stickers, Home & Timeline and Official Accounts. Since its release in June 2011, the cross-platform mobile messenger has been releasing a series of add-on apps that range from games to an anti-virus app. Today, LINE has become a hot cultural icon with 320 million users in 230 countries. LINE has also held the coveted No. 1 spot in the 'free apps' category of app stores in 60 countries. For more information visit: http://line.naver.jp/en/.

About LINE PLUS Corporation

LINE PLUS Corporation, the world's leading mobile platform innovator, is a joint-venture entity between Naver Corporation (former NHN Corporation) and LINE Corporation (former NHN Japan Corporation), newly organized in March 2013. As a global smartphone life platform provider, LINE PLUS services LINE and its family applications to bring together an innovative mobile messaging tool and new communication lifestyle. LINE PLUS Corporation was created to promptly react to the ever-changing mobile messenger market and to strengthen its global business based on the industry expertise of its parent company, which furnishes a wide range of innovative and convenient online services. LINE PLUS Corporation is located in Seoul, Korea. For more information, please visithttp://www.nhncorp.com/nhnen/index.nhn .

About Gogolook

Gogolook, founded in 2012, was acquired by Naver Corp. in December, 2013 and joined ranks with one of the world’s most popular messaging apps, LINE, as a sister company. Gogolook has always aspired to create a global contact network of trust. It was the commitment to this visualization and the hopes of creating the ultimate calling experience that whoscall was developed as an unknown number identification and filtering app. whoscall received public praise from Google’s CEO Eric Schmidt and has been awarded multiple international accolades including the Google Best Innovation Award and BNext Award. whoscall has also been featured on TechCrunch and TechInAsia, amongst other global tech media outlets. whoscall currently services over 600 million users worldwide and identifies over 10 million calls daily.