“Viber Out” comes to Windows Phone 8

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Viber 4.1 For Windows Phone 8 Brings Multiple Major Updates And Popular Viber Features To Microsoft’s Smartphone Platform

Viber, the leading mobile communications platform offering free messaging and HD-quality phone calls, announced today the release of Viber 4.1 for Windows Phone 8 bringing “Viber Out” calls to the platform for the first time. Now Viber users on Windows Phone 8 can make affordable calls to their friends and contacts who have landlines or phones that don’t have Viber. Additionally, the update brings several key Viber features to the mobile Microsoft platform.

Viber has pursued a consistent strategy of supporting as many platforms as possible in order to expand the potential user base its users can contact, strengthening the capability of the platform. Viber allows users to communicate with almost any of their friends or contacts regardless of which platform they use. Now, with the addition of “Viber Out,” Windows Phone 8 users will be able to call any phone number with Viber.

“Viber Out has been a game changer for our users and allows them to rely on Viber for all their communication needs. With the addition of this critical feature to our Windows Phone 8 version, we are ensuring that the complete Viber experience is available on as many platforms as possible. This focus on cross-platform support is one of our most important commitments to our users,” said Talmon Marco, CEO of Viber.

The release also includes multiple feature updates that expand the functionality of the app, including:

· Sending video messages

· Sending multiple photos at the same time

· Hands-free Bluetooth support

About Viber:

Viber is developed by Viber Media, a pioneering mobile messaging and VoIP company. Viber lets everyone in the world connect. Freely. Users can send free text messages, fun stickers, photos, videos and doodles, share locations anywhere in the world, make free HD-quality calls and communicate with Push-To-Talk. With Viber Out, users can make low-cost calls to any phone number around the world. Viber is available for iPhone®, Android™ phones and tablets, Windows Phone, Blackberry®, Windows®, Windows 8®, Mac, Linux, Symbian, Nokia S40 and Bada devices over 3G/4G or WiFi connections. With over 300 million users in 193 countries, Viber is constantly innovating by introducing new platforms and adding fun new features.

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Smart Bro’s Asus Transformer Book T100 offer a game-changer

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Tablets are great for games and entertainment, but what if you want to maximize the power of your high-tech device? Change the way you see and use your trusty slates as Smart Bro makes the Asus Transformer Book T100 available for as low as P1,299 a month.

Now available under Smart Bro’s Gadget Plus Plan 1,299, the groundbreaking Asus Transformer Book T100 combines the best of multimedia entertainment on a tablet with the productivity afforded by a full-fledged laptop.

“Increasingly, we are seeing users adopting the so-called ‘multi-gadgeted lifestyle,’ where they bring around two to three mobile devices wherever they go,” said Michele Curran, Data and International Services Marketing Head at Smart. Smart Broadband, Inc. (Smart Bro) is a subsidiary of Smart.

“Smart Bro combines the flexibility of the Asus Transformer Book T100 with its unparalleled mobile broadband service to empower multiple gadget users with the best mobile experience possible,” Curran added.

The Asus Transformer Book T100 comes with a 10-inch tablet that can easily be connected to a dock with a full-sized keyboard, offering the convenience of quickly shifting from play mode with the tablet to work mode when combined with the dock.

And with Windows 8 and Microsoft Office built-in, this latest addition to Smart Bro’s expanding gadget lineup provides a powerful platform that allows users to have fun with their tablet and still be productive even while on the go.

The Asus Transformer Book T100 is just the latest in the ever-expanding list of gadgets available under Smart Bro’s Gadget Plus Plans, which enable users to get their hands on the latest mobile devices without the need for a credit card.

Payable over 24 months under Plan 1299, this latest offering provides 50 hours of Internet surfing every month via a Smart Bro Pocket WiFi device with speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. This comes with the standard Anti-Bill Shock Guarantee that activates automatically, which means subscribers wouldn’t have to pay more than P1,899 on their monthly bills.

With more than 10,000 4G-capable sites (HSPA+, LTE and LTE-Advanced) nationwide, Smart provides the most reliable and high-speed mobile broadband service in the Philippines with up to 42 Mbps of LTE speeds.

The telco recently completed a combined 150-kilometer undersea fiber-optic project in Bohol, bringing its total fiber footprint to 78,000 kilometers nationwide, providing four times more fiber power than any other provider in the country today.

To apply for the Asus Transformer Book T100 under Smart Bro’s Gadget Plus Plan 1299, interested individuals simply need to proceed to selected Smart Stores nationwide or order from the Smart Online Store (smart.com.ph/store). The device is also available under Plan 999 with a P6,000 initial cash-out upon application.

They may also visit smart.com.ph/bro, contact 6727277 on their landline phones, or dial *888 for existing Smart subscribers.

Acer’s next-generation products fit for everyone’s lifestyle

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With “A Touch More,” global tech giant is totally new experience by Acer and Microsoft. Acer Philippines introduced its next generation products highlighting innovative design features that are fit for everyone's lifestyle! This launch was held at Metrotent, Metrowalk, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, December 12, 2013. 

In line with its worldwide campaign “A Touch More,” global tech giant Acer introduces its next generation products in the country highlighting their innovative design features, which include those in the growing “touch” product category.

Acer Aspire ZC-602

Themed “Techno Surround,” the event presents an overwhelming display of products with superior computer technologies to make everyone feel that technology is constantly growing in our lives. With this in mind, Acer introduces 8 of its cutting-edge, touchscreen-based products powered by software giant Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 8.1, that emphasize on how Acer redefines the way people can use touch technology in their everyday devices.

Acer Aspire R7-571

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Celebrating new solutions for an easier everyday life, Acer offers products that can cope with users who multi-task, now a required skill not just in work but also in managing many other different lifestyles outside the office. Mobile devices such as notebooks had now become very useful for students, businessmen, and even artists in conducting their everyday endeavors.

One of the thinnest laptops in the market today, a mere millimeter thicker than its predecessor, who would think that the Acer Aspire S7-392 packs more power and has the ability to perform more? This über-popular, award-winning Ultrabook is amped-up with 4th generation Intel Core processors for that blinding processing speed, plus “Acer Purified Voice” to reduce noise for voice recognition and VOIP applications. Though thin and light, its aluminum unibody design exudes toughness for better protection, plus a dual-torque and t-shaped hinge frame that enhance the stiffness of the screen when opened and reduce any wobble effects.

Acer Aspire S7-392

Unique and innovative, the Acer Aspire R7-571 uses the “Ezel” hinge that transforms it from a normal notebook by simply reversing the screen, as a tablet with its pad mode, or as a digital drawing board in Ezel mode. This way, users can place the screen exactly where they want it, making it a true multi-functional device for the modern cyber road warrior of today.

Meanwhile, the Acer Aspire S3-392’s slim and stylish design comes with powerful enhancements starting with its 4th generation Intel Core processors to pump up its productivity and entertainment functions when it comes to office or personal needs. Plus, a patented dual-torque hinge and Acer TwinAir cooling technology gives you a wobble-free touch experience and better overall computing power.

Acer Aspire U5-610

Another dominant notebook from Acer is the Aspire V3-772, also with formidable 4th-Gen Intel Core chips, up to 2TB storage space or 1TB via 256GB SSD, or through the AcerCloud for much more storage space. The V3-772’s NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M provides vivid and crystal-clear enjoyment to users when it comes to visual applications, along with Dolby Home Theater v4 sound system for crisper audio quality.

With 4 different laptops to choose from, Acer customers now have the power to choose the unit that they need, depending on their lifestyle.

Acer Aspire V3-772

When it comes to mobile handheld devices, Acer offers the Acer Iconia W4-820. With its “Zero Air Gap” technology, the touch capacity and LCD screen are closely bonded to provide superior clarity and brightness. It is built not just for fun but also productivity, especially when viewing, creating or editing documents even while you’re on the road or rushing in-between but very important appointments.

Aside from mobile devices, Acer also thinks of every home that relies on technology. Take a look at Acer desktops like the Veriton Z2-660G, a popular choice for commercial/business users. Businesses now have an affordable solution for their PC needs, be it in computing processes or securing valuable data and system protection.

Acer Iconia W4-820

Or you can go for the All-in-One (AIO) PC like the Acer Aspire ZC602 and the award-winning Acer Aspire U5-610. The Aspire ZC602 delivers not only the basic computer needs at home but also packs features that make it easier to use like using hand gestures to control it, and “Acer Remote” so it can connect with other Windows 8 mobile devices. The Acer Aspire U5-610, on the other hand, provides better daily computing performance with its 4th generation Intel Core processors and 16GB of DDR3 1600 Mhz SDRAM so expect it to perform 15% better and load any application two times faster.

Acer Veriton Z2-660G

“For 10 years of creating ways to get you ahead with ease, Acer’s global standards brought by sharp and crazy minds in different continents of the world,” said Mr. Manuel Wong, Acer Philippines General Manager, “is here again in the Philippines to present how else can we be of your daily assistance.”

Acer continues to bring innovation to the ever-changing lives of Filipinos in this digital age, and wants to share this ride – this wave of change – in people’s lives for a better and brighter future.

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ASUS Announces Transformer Book T100 with Detachable Tablet Display

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Compact ultraportable powered by the new Intel Atom quad-core processor features a 10.1-inch HD display that can be used as a lightweight Windows 8.1 tablet

ASUS today announced Transformer Book T100, a 10.1-inch ultraportable laptop with an Intel® Atom™ ‘Bay Trail’ quad-core processor and a detachable HD display that can be used as a standalone Windows 8.1 tablet. 

With a slim design and durable finish, Transformer Book is not only one of the lightest laptops currently available at just 1.07kg, but also one of the lightest 10-inch tablets around, at 550g.

Photo shows Mr. George Su (4th from left), Country Manager of Asus Philippines, together with models holding six of the company’s newest line of notebook products. 

Mr. Eason De Guzman, Technical PR Specialist of Asus Philippines, while discussing the key features of the Asus Transformer Book T100.

High-performance laptop and lightweight tablet combined

ASUS Transformer Book T100 is an extremely compact ultraportable for people who want the productivity features of a laptop with the easy portability of a tablet — and the flexibility to switch between the two in an instant. 

Transformer Book features a new Intel Atom Z3740 quad-core processor for smooth multi-tasking performance and incredible energy efficiency, and lasts for up to 11 hours on battery power. The lightweight keyboard dock features precision-engineered keys designed for comfortable extended use, plus a multi-touch touchpad with full Windows 8.1 gesture support. 

Just 10.5mm thin in tablet mode, Transformer Book’s 10.1-inch display has a crisp 1366 x 768 resolution and features IPS technology for wide 178-degree viewing angles with excellent daylight visibility. Capacitive multi-touch gives fine fingertip control in tablet mode, while exclusive ASUS ‘Reading Mode’ technology adjusts the display automatically to make the screen easier to read for long periods.

ASUS Instant On and SonicMaster Audio technology

Transformer Book also features ASUS Instant On technology for the kind of instant response that people have come to expect from tablets. Transformer Book wakes from standby in an instant and lasts for up to 14 days in standby mode.

ASUS SonicMaster audio technology gives true-to-life sound, and Transformer Book also features USB 3.0, 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. Transformer Book is also bundled with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 with full versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.

SPECIFICATIONS 

Operating system Windows 8.1 (32-bit)

Processor Intel Atom Z3740 quad-core (1.33GHz)

Graphics Intel HD graphics (Gen7)

Display 10.1-inch (1366 x 768) IPS with capacitive multi-touch

Memory& storage 2GB

32GB/64GB eMMC 

Cameras Front 1.2MP

Connectivity 

Tablet:802.11a/b/g/n (dual-band), Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB port, 

Micro-HDMI port, MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone/mic

Dock: USB 3.0 port

Audio Stereo speakers with ASUS SonicMaster technology

Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light, e-compass, gyroscope

Battery 31Wh lithium polymer

Size & weight Tablet: 263 x 171 x 10.5m, 550g

Dock: 263 x 171 x 13.1mm, 520g

Photo shows Mr. George Su (2^nd from left), Country Manager of Asus Philippines, while offering a toast to success during the launch of T100, one of the company’s next generation of notebook products. Joining him in photo were (from left:) Mr. Wowie Wong, Market Development Manager of Intel Philippines; Louis Lau, System Product Manager, Asus Philippines; Gary Fowle, OEM General Manager of  Micosoft. 

Open Source Communities and Microsoft come together at the first ever Openness Night in the Philippines

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Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. 

Microsoft Philippines, the local subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, has been constantly bringing innovation and making its technology available to Filipino businesses and individuals since 1995. As a committed and trusted partner in nation-building, Microsoft Philippines has made it its mission to fuel growth and healthy communities, as well as transform locally-based businesses and empower them to compete in the global economy. 

Bringing Windows and Open Source developers together to give back to the community 

In line with its mission to improve the lives of consumers and businesses through innovative technology, Microsoft Philippines, in conjunction with the vibrant open source communities in the country, launched the Openness Night today. 

The first of its kind for Microsoft, Openness Night is a monthly meet up where the local open source communities will be coming together with one goal—giving back. It aims to facilitate discussion among developers about emerging technologies, especially in the context of open standards, open source and interoperability. 

The event will also be a forum to enable and foster the development of local projects on Microsoft plus open source technologies, allowing developers to contribute back to their communities, often for the first time. In addition to working on projects that the local communities come up with, Microsoft will be supporting these initiatives by bringing different projects to the region that the communities can contribute to. 

The commitment of the local developer organizations was palpable with more than 100 developers turning up for the event; including participants from the PHP User Group Philippines, Philippine Drupal User Group, Wikimedia Philippines, WordPress Philippines, Philippine Ruby User Group, Python Philippines, Windows Developers Group, AWARE IT and Phil IT. 

“Our long-standing collaboration with Microsoft will be further strengthened by the Openness Nights. It gives us an opportunity to come together, irrespective of our technology preferences, break down barriers and make IT accessible to all in the Philippines,” said Cherrie Ann Domingo of PHP User Group Philippines, Inc. 

The Openness Night was kicked off by Gianugo Rabellino, Senior Director of Open Source Communities at Microsoft Open Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation focused on working at the intersection of open standards, open source and interoperability. A member of the Apache Software Foundation, Rabellino has been heavily involved in open source communities, software and business for nearly 20 years, and is deeply engaged in developing partnerships and collaborations that bridge open source and enterprise solutions. 

Openness Night. (L-R) Gianugo Rabellino, Senior Director of Open Source Communities at Microsoft Open Technologies, Inc., and Sangita Jayaraman, Director of Platform Strategy at Microsoft Asia Pacific.

“Technology today is increasingly complex and intertwined as we transform to a world of devices connected to online services,” Rabellino said. At Microsoft Open Technologies, we are fueled by the principle of open standards, open source and interoperability. We operate under the philosophy that Microsoft technologies can work in harmony and parallel with open source in a sustainable way to stretch the enormous capability of technology. This is most critical when responding to the important demands of people and businesses on the mega-trends of cloud and mobility.” 

Rabellino explained that Microsoft supports open source technologies on its cloud operating system and encouraged open source developers to continue to think of the Windows platforms as an easy way to launch open source applications. For example, Windows Azure provides broad support for open source technologies such as PHP, Python, Node.js, Java, etc. 

With Windows Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), customers can instantly run their existing applications and infrastructure, whether Windows or Linux, on the cloud without requiring any changes to the existing code. A recent development that Rabellino showcased was VM Depot, a catalog of open source images for Windows Azure where developers can build, deploy and share their virtual machines. Today, in just 3 months, VM Depot has more than 160 images contributed by the community at large and is the place to go to for cloud developers interested in sharing their open source technologies on Windows Azure. 

From a mobility perspective, how developers build apps is also very different today. Emerging technologies are making it easier for developers to build applications that work across a variety of cheap, powerful, devices and reach billions of people through the cloud. This opens up previously unimagined possibilities, but also new challenges. To make it easier for developers to build a single website targeting multiple devices, Microsoft is working with the industry on an open standard that will help web developers easily support a broad range of devices with different input capabilities, including keyboard, mouse, pen or touch. To that end, MS Open Technologies recently proposed a modification to the WebKit engine to support Pointer Events, an open standard effort currently being developed at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). 

During the Openness Nights, developers will have an opportunity to contribute to open source initiatives such as VM Depot and WebKit, in addition to other local projects. Openness ensures innovation and choice in the marketplace, delivers value in difficult economic times, and creates opportunities for startups and small and medium businesses. Based on the enthusiastic participation yesterday, the Openness Nights in Philippines is on its way to becoming a great forum for this spirit of openness. 

To learn more on Microsoft’s openness, visit www.microsoft.com/openness/. 

Yahoo! Technostorm Expo Brings the latest technology and gadgets to Filipino users

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Yahoo! Philippines launched Technostorm on-ground exposition last Monday at Trinoma, Quezon City. This technostorm expo featuring telecommunications and cutting-edge technology products and services from leading global and local brands. This includes Microsoft, Smart Telecom, Nokia, HP, Epson, Sony, Wi Tribe, PLDT, Sharp, Sun Cellular, LG, Samsung, Lazada, Globe and Phillips.

Hosted by Yahoo!, the expo runs from November 26 to December 2, 2012, and accessible to anyone who is a technology enthusiast. Filipinos can now visit the Technostorm expo to experience the products, watch demos, attend the tech talks and hear from the experts before contemplating on making a purchase.

Technostorm began with a “Virtual Expo” on Yahoo!, featuring the up-and-coming products and services of the country’s leading tech, telecommunications and connectivity brands. Utilizing Yahoo!’s rich media solutions, the brands created an interactive web page complete with product information, drive-to-site links, video features and a full preview of the gadgets before bringing these online experiences to the Filipinos on-ground.

“Technostorm is a celebration of all things tech. Yahoo’s digital capabilities provide a unique platform for Filipinos to explore, discover and understand the world of technology, and bring them face-to-face with gadgets and devices that create connectivity,” said Arlene Amarante, Country Ambassador and Sales Director of Yahoo! Philippines. 

“At Yahoo!, we are always looking for creative ways to connect people with what matters most and are committed to bring inspiring and entertaining experiences to our users.” Amarante concluded.

Here are some pictures of great people who were the speakers in the event sharing the latest technology and gadgets. 

Enjoy the wonderful world of Yahoo! Philippines Technostorm expo until December 2, 2012.

Checkout more photos at Enjoying Wonderful World Yahoo! TechnoStorm Expo @Trinoma

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Yahoo! is focused on making the world's daily habits more inspiring and entertaining. By creating highly personalized experiences for Yahoo! users, they keep people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the world. In turn, Yahoo! create value for advertisers by connecting them with the audiences that build their businesses. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., and has offices located throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific (APAC) and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions.