Google+ – It’s time to upgrade

 

I used to say that in order to blog, you really have to dedicate time for it. It’s true even today. However, Google+ has been eating a lot of the blogging lately due to its ability to provide content in a way you want to present it to your readers.

Keeping WordPress

A year ago, a lot of people believed that Google+ is a really good avenue to blog. Robert Scoble did it. Kevin Rose used to redirect his own domain to his Google+ profile but now I think they’re trying out Svbtle.

The thing is, the internet revolution is still going. It has not stopped and it will probably keep on going as long as there are companies and people who innovates.

To Google+

Follow me, add me to your circle. I post about games, movies, digital marketing, and tech in my Google+.

See you there!

Men should download Pose too

Am I crazy? Probably. Am I straight? Yes. Now, why do I say in the title “Men should download Pose too”? It’s because if you want to look good, a little advice won’t hurt.

Seriously.

We always say that nerds and geeks are “ugly” and don’t have style. I say, it’s because we’d rather save our money for the next Nvidia product, upcoming Intel processor or Assassin’s Creed III. However, it’s also for that reason why we wear old clothes. Clothes that are comfortable and doesn’t look good for some.

This is also why we get “friendzoned” because we’re the “nice” guy and most of the time doesn’t have a sense of fashion… WRONG!

I’ve met nerds and geeks who are even worse in terms of attitude. So that only leaves us that we really either don’t look good or we lack social skills. Now, if you already don’t look physically attractive, it’s always a good thing that at least try to look good.

And Pose can help us choose the good looking outfits and maybe even comfortable.

Still sulking because the girl you like doesn’t like you? Well try to improve… and if it takes too long to improve social skills and other skills, at least choosing clothes will be faster with a little help from this app called Pose.

Temple Run: Now Available For Android

Temple Run is finally available to Android users. It has been promised by Imangi Studios that it will come to the OS and months later, it’s finally here!

The popularity of the game originated from iOS wherein our friends using iPhone has been posting their scores on facebook and on twitter. So now, is the time to spam them back with your scores!

Do you think Temple Run is a little too late? Or are your friends are still playing it?

Path: Growing in Asia. But not so much in the Philippines?

Path is a great app. It looks beautiful and the UI is very streamlined. The app is available for iOS and Android phones.

I’ve seen a lot of friends who are registered users of the service but despite their number, there’s only 2 individual who are actively using them among my friends.

It has been reported by various tech blogs that the service is growing in Asia. But why is it that after registration, people don’t use it regularly? It’s because of Facebook.

There are 100 Million users by now in Google+ but only a few are active. It’s also because of Facebook.

Why Facebook?

Because beauty and innovation right now is useless for another social app or service if your friends are staying somewhere else.

Google+ is striving because it’s useful for those who wants to grow their network. It’s not just for your friends alone. But what about Path?

Personally, I love how easy you can post anything in Path. But it feels empty because when we “share” we want friends whom we can share something with. If there’s no one in a “social” app, then the motivation to share diminish.

Do you use Path? What do you think of the app? What do you think of this service?

Android not getting iOS apps – Android users return to iPhone

If there’s one sure thing to make a former iPhone user return to iPhone again, it is through the apps that becomes available to the OS.

It really doesn’t matter now who has the most apps in a market. It’s the few great apps that encourages and motivates consumers to keep using an OS. Right now, iOS is winning the app frontline.

Highlight, Pair, Instagram, and even the Mass Effect apps has remained exclusive to the app store. Although Instagram may have plans to launch an android app… android users are probably already used to the “alternatives”.

You may argue that some “alternatives” are better. However, a better product doesn’t always mean more interesting to use. Environment also affects the product. This is why Facebook is almost ubeatable now even if Google+ is a better product.

What do you think?

Free Battlefield 3 for Mass Effect 3 Pre-order on Origin

Mass Effect 3 doesn’t really need to be hyped more because of all the excitement and media coverage it is getting already. However, we really can’t just pass this one up.

Good news for anyone who preorders (or has preordered) #ME3 on Origin: You’ll receive a free copy of Battlefield 3! bit.ly/xu7VJb

— Mass Effect (@masseffect) February 14, 2012

Yup. That’s right. EA is promoting Origin (the company’s alternative for Steam) and this is one hell of a promotion that will convert players to using Origin.

Google+ Android App Updated!

Google+ now has an updated app released “July 14, 2011” as seen in the app page. The update includes minor UI changes, fixes when using swype keyboard and a filter if you just want to see the stream of a certain circle.

Below are the changes and instructions on how to download and install the new APK/app for non-US Android users.

What’s in this version:

1. Customize the main stream view to show streams from individual circles.
2. Fixed some issues encountered by users with the Swype keyboard.
3. Set permissions for who can start a huddle with you (Anyone, Your Circles, Extended Circles).
4. If someone you’ve never huddled with before invites you to a group huddle, you can now dismiss the invitation.
5. New UI allows adding multiple people or entire circles to a huddle.
6. Set photo as wallpaper.
7. Performance improvements and bug fixes throughout the app.

For those who can access and download Google+ through the market, you can just update your app through the market.

Download Google+ APK

For those who can’t download or install through the market or let’s just say non-US android users, if you have your phone rooted you can use these steps:

1. Download and install Market Enabler. You can get the market enabler in the market.
2. In Market Enabler, save your current settings or remember your default number (gsm.sim.operator.numeric). You’ll need that to restore to your default operator once you’re done with the download.
3. Go to Settings List.
4. Choose the US operators – T-Mobile or Verizon (hold the name) and select “Fake this provider now”.
5. Once done, you can now go to the market in your phone and download the Google+ app.
6. To return to your original settings (you can do this after downloading the app), simply return to Market Enabler and tap on “Restore Settings”.

Simple Google+ APK download

If you don’t want to root your phone or use Market Enabler, you can download the updated Google+ APK here or here. Make sure that Settings>Applications>Unknown Sources is checked for you to be able to install the apk.

Google+ Plus – New Social Network and App for Android

Google has finally launched Google+, the company’s venture to social networking. A friend from Mashable sent me an invite last night but only got to check it out earlier today. Luckily, I’ve got a few invites that I can give too. So if you want a Google+ invite, just leave a comment below and I could probably send you an invite.

For those who already have a Google+ account, tell us in the comments below what you think about it. Do you like it?

Google+ Download APK

With this is a new android app where members can access the site. However, at this very moment, the app is only available for US users. If you can access it, then download the Android app here.

For those who can’t access the app through the market, we’ve found a separate download for the Google+ apk here.