Chino Yray

Google+ Android App Updated!

Chino Yray — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:29:55 +0000

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:

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

Download and install Market Enabler. You can get the market enabler in the market.
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.
Go to Settings List.
Choose the US operators – T-Mobile or Verizon (hold the name) and select “Fake this provider now”.
Once done, you can now go to the market in your phone and download the Google+ app.
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

Chino Yray — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:27:34 +0000

Google+ Home Page

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.

Globe's internet service via phone!

Chino Yray — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:21:38 +0000

Basically, Globe Telecoms is one of the largest communication network companies here in the PH. It was like, if you bought a cell phone, it is automatically a globe simcard.

Before, simcards from globe can only be used to simply contact your friends thru call or text messaging, but now, through the innovativeness and technology, when you purchase a simcard from globe, not only can you call and text someone, but also you can log on or use the internet using your phone. Well atleast you have a nice phone or a smartphone to really enjoy the service that globe caters to us.

My phone’s not really that much of a smart phone but it has features like facebook and twitter, so I assumed that I can use the net. I tried logging in to facebook last week and I’m using my old simcard from globe, and I expected it to be so slow, because it’s old and really not meant for the usage of the net. But, I never thought it was really really that slow. Also I assumed that when globe releases the features of internet thru phone, all the simcards will be updated because it’s their job to do so, well maybe my sim is so damn old because I’ve been experiencing low signals, or even no signals at all.

This is one of the reasons why I switched numbers or changed my simcard cause of some difficulties. Now I’m using one of the so called Globe tattoo sim that can enables me to use internet much better. And yes i tried using the internet through phone.

My wife got mad at me cause before you can access the internet, you have to pay for like 20php in one website in one day, she says that “sayang naman kasi my computer ka and you’ll be paying that much for one site only”, I still insisted on trying it. At first, globe has no fail in connecting me to my facebook account, I used my phone for surfing for like hours, i enjoyed it really. But as they say, Enjoy it while you still can, regrets come at the endings. Technology always has their ups and downs, when I tried logging back in, you know what the server of globe told me?

CONNECTION TIMED OUT.

And after several tries, still i never got to logged back in using my phone, i don’t know if globe has a problem or my phone but yeah i got really pissed. All i can say is that maybe I really need to get a new phone cause I bought a new simcard.

Still, Technology allows us to do many things and I’m not arguing with that, it has its ups and downs. And yes Globe is still on the verge of updating all their networks especially the internet after all; they just started the internet service to the people. And also Globe offers you or recommends you to use phones that are internet capable. 3 to 5 years from now with the continually enhancing and ever innovativeness, I’m certain that Globe will be one of the leading internet service providers here in the PH.

APN Settings for Smart, Sun and Globe Telecoms

Chino Yray — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:38:16 +0000

You’re excited with your new mobile phone after applying for a new postpaid plan from either Sun, Smart or Globe. Then when you try to download apps or just post a facebook status from your gadget, nothing happened; you realize then that your APN (Access Point Name) for the phone is not yet set.

What to do?

For those using Android, go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Settings > Ticking the Mobile Internet box will connect the phone to the internet.

For iOS (iPhone, iPad), you can edit your APN using Settings > General > Network > Cellular Data Network.

For RIM / Blackberry, edit it by going to Options > Advanced Options > TCP/IP

With that, you can now proceed to the APN settings below:

APN Settings for Smart

APN: internet

APN Settings for Globe

Postpaid APN: internet.globe.com.ph

Prepaid APN: http.globe.com.ph

APN Settings for Sun

Prepaid

APN (static): minternet

Authentication: PAP

IP address: dynamic

Postpaid

APN (static): fbband

port:8080 or 9201

Authentication: PAP

IP address: dynamic

Just leave the username and password field blank for all the settings above. If you’re unsure, feel free to ask the community below in the comments.

Samsung Galaxy S II – Now Available for Pre-order at Globe

Chino Yray — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 02:18:59 +0000

Globe has finally made available for pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S II. This phone is obviously one of the best phones out there in the Philippine market. Packed with a dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor then combine it with a 1GB RAM, this phone is a beast!

Pre-order now and get it cheaper

You can get this phone for free through Globe’s MY SUPERSURF Plan 3799 BUT if you pre-order now, (we still don’t know until when) you can get the Galaxy S2 for free in MY SUPERSURF Plan 2799. See that? 1,000php cheaper if you pre-order now!

Specifications:

DISPLAY: 4.3 inch touchscreen

DATA: GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSDPA/HSUPA/WLAN(Wi-Fi)/Bluetooth/USB

CAMERA: 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash. Video available.

OS: Android OS, v2.3 Gingerbread

CPU: 1.2GHz

MESSAGING: SMS, MMS, Email, Push email, IM, RSS

BROWSER: HTML

GPS: Yes, with A-GPS support

Android Gingerbread Smartphones Now Available at Smart

Chino Yray — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:27:36 +0000

If you’re rooting to get your hands on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc or the HTC Desire S then now is the right time to apply for a postpaid plan on Smart.

The new Android Gingerbread phones was first released by smart for a limited promo and after a month, it’s now fully available for FREE when you get the consumable plan for 2,500php a month.

Also FREE on various Data Plans

For the heavy internet users, both phones are also available on unlimited data plans. 3,000 Data Plan for the Xperia Arc and 2,000 Data Plan for the Desire S.

Get the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc FREE at Unlimited Data Plan 3000 or Consumable Plan 2500

Specifications:

DISPLAY: 4.2 inch touchscreen

DATA: GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSDPA/HSUPA/WLAN(Wi-Fi)/Bluetooth/USB

CAMERA: 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash. Video available.

OS: Android OS, v2.3 Gingerbread

CPU: 1GHz

MESSAGING: SMS, MMS, Email, Push email, IM

BROWSER: HTML

GPS: Yes

OTHERS:

Digital compass
HDMI port
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player
MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player
TrackID music recognition
NeoReader barcode scanner
Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk
Facebook and Twitter integration
Document viewer
Adobe Flash 10.2
Voice memo/dial/commands
Predictive text input

Get the HTC Desire S FREE at Unlimited Data Plan 2000 or Consumable Plan 2500

Specifications:

DISPLAY: 3.7 inch touchscreen

DATA: GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSDPA/HSUPA/WLAN(Wi-Fi)/Bluetooth/USB

CAMERA: 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash. Video available. Secondary Camera (VGA)

OS: Android OS, v2.3 Gingerbread

CPU: 1 GHz

MESSAGING: SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM

BROWSER: HTML

GPS: Yes

OTHERS:

SNS integration
Digital compass
Dedicated search key
Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Picasa integration
MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player
DivX/XviD/MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player
Organizer
Document viewer
Voice memo/dial/commands
Predictive text input

iPhone 4 Unlocked Now Available – Could Come To the Philippines too

Chino Yray — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:00:35 +0000

Apple is now selling through its stores the unlocked iPhone 4. What does it mean to Filipinos? Well, it means that you can now get an iPhone 4 someday that doesn’t require the 2-year contract from Globe.

Right now, only the GSM model of the iPhone 4 is available. But that’s okay if you’re planning to live in the Philippines. The 16GB version of the iPhone 4 is available for USD649$ roughly 27,907php if you convert directly to pesos and the 32GB is available for USD749$ or 32,307php. However, we all know that it would probably be more expensive than that.

I just hope that with this move, iPhone will one day become available to other carriers and the competition on selling the iPhone will one day come to our shores.

Better Google is Coming – Launches Image and Voice Search

Chino Yray — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:24:57 +0000

Google announced today the launch of new features to search. Voice Search for desktop, Search by Image and Google Search with Instant pages.

The mobile version of Google search gets new icons, instantly accessible at the bottom of the search screen.

The desktop version will be rolling out a couple of new features — drag-and-drop image search and voice search. You will be able to click on the microphone icon sitting just right next to the search bar and speak whatever you want to search for. You will also be able to place an image into the search bar, and Google Search will give you its best guess for what that image is about. These new features will be rolling out to users over the coming week.

Last but not the least, one improvement that I’m personally very excited about is the Google Search with Instant Pages. It will pre-load the top search results. And the effect? Almost 0.0 second of loading time for your desired page.

What do you think of these changes? Post your comment below and tell us why you think this feature is good (or even bad if you think there is something bad in it. I do hope though that it’s all good.)

Full CGI Tekken Movie Coming Soon!

Chino Yray — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:36:32 +0000

What are gamers talking about earlier? Well it sure is about the Tekken movie trailer released by Namco Pictures and Digital Frontier, the guys that brought us Resident Evil: Degeneration.

Here it is:

Live 2011 Tournament Season is here

Chino Yray — Thu, 05 May 2011 10:16:05 +0000

The first of the many tournaments for Level Up! Live 2011 has been announced. Starting with Allods Online: Warlords Tournament. This also indicates that DTI has finally approved the mechanics for the tournaments. So expect the other Level Up! games to announce their own tournament mechanics really soon.