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

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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.

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!

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.)