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.

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?

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.

Globe’s internet service via phone!

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.

Level Up! Community Forums Upgraded!

As of 12:20pm of May 3, 2011 we’ve finished the upgrade and fix for the forums

The whole downtime was due to the migration of the forum database to a better hardware that will be able to handle the load the forums receive every day.

Enjoy and join the largest online gaming community in the Philippines at the Level Up! Community Forums.

The Great Wall of Wi-Tribe: Bandwidth Cap of 6GB

Months after subscribing to Wi-Tribe, we can really now say that this internet service provider sucks. Why? They have a bandwidth cap that is previously 3GB per month to now 6GB per month but we all know that a cap is a cap and 6GB is still not enough.

Why Wi-Tribe has a cap?

If you’re new to Wi-Tribe, have you read their Fair Use Policy? If you’re like us that is suffering on paying monthly subscription to this service, have you read it too before subscribing?

Why have one?

Well it’s designed to make sure your broadband service is fast and reliable whenever you use it.

Some of our broadband customers use file sharing software and download large files like music and videos. This uses up lots of network capacity leaving less available for you. If they’re doing this at peak times, it could mean that the speed of your broadband service will be affected.

Am I likely to be affected by the Fair Use Policy?

If you don’t use file sharing software or download large files from the Internet it’s unlikely you’ll ever be affected by this policy. If you do, all we ask is that you do so considerately, perhaps by downloading outside the peak hours of 1am to 7am. Don’t forget that media streaming, including the streaming of internet radio contributes to your use of bandwidth and may, if left permanently on, cause you to be in breach of this policy.

What will happen if my use is very high?

If you only occasionally have very high usage, we’re unlikely to be concerned. If it is happening regularly, we may either have to reduce the transmission speed of your broadband while we continue to keep an eye on your usage, or suspend your service and/or possibly close your account.

We don’t want to do that, and with your support and goodwill we’ll work with you to see if we can avoid this happening.

In the age of YouTube and Facebook, I advice not to suffer the same mistake of subscribing to this crappy internet service provider called Wi-Tribe. If you need mobility then get a SmartBRO or Globe Tattoo. At least you can rely on them even if they too have bad customer support. (At least they’re better than Wi-Tribe).

To Wi-Tribe

Seriously, calling it 4G is false advertising. The Advertising Board of the Philippines should take action on this.

Share your experience with Wi-Tribe and their bandwidth cap

How many times have you experienced this? Do you think Wi-Tribe should remove this cap and just provide good service? Is the 2-year lock fair in this kind of service?

Let us know in the comments below.