Archive for March, 2006
Globe goes 3G
Globe goes 3G too. Their target is the second quarter of 2006. At present, existing 3G services (from SMART) are already available and still free. One can watch streaming videos to their hearts content or until cell phone’s battery life runs out.
Tracing Philippine Cell Phones Locations
You might be unaware that the technology to track cellphones have been around for quite some time. Althought it would definitely be wiser not to have your cellphone stolen in the first place, it does occur. Popular tracking applications are the SMART WIS and GLOBE tracker function.� Essentially, the technology triangulates the location of the mobile device based on the nearest set of cell stations. I’ve actually seen the technology first hand since I worked for a company called findme.com before. It’s an interesting application of mobile technologies.
It hasn’t been hyped too much since it also allows many women to track the whereabouts of their husbands/boyfriends.� Careful how you use it, ladies. =)
Philippine Cell Phones, SMS and Farming
You might think Agriculture and mobile technology don’t mix. Dr. Reynaldo Dusaran, dean of Central Philippine University (CPU), College of Agriculture and Techno Gabay coordinator, doesn’t think so. Information about farming is made available through mobile technology.� It’s another example of how the Philippines is applying cell phone technology in other fields.
Philippine Cell phones and Politics
Here’s an interesting take on how sms communications have been made a medium to mobilize filipinos to action. It talks about how President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was put into power by mobile communications and points out how, just recently, her hold on the presidently was threatened by what put her there.
Philippine Cell Phones - Sony Ericsson w800i
One of the popular walkman phones. You can get a review of it from CNET Asia.
It has an eye-catching design; multiple imaging and audio playback features; good still image captures; memory expansion slot (comes with 512MB Memory Stick Duo); quality earphones; good battery life.
Despite some minor quirks and a heavy price tag, the W800i is highly recommended for its bright, trendy design and strong multimedia features
Price: P29,000
Philippine Cell Phone - Sony Ericsson K750i
A review of the K750i tell us it has a candybar form factor, 32 MB internal memory, and a MSD Card Slot. Simply sleek and functional. Average Price: P24,500.
Philippine Cell Phone News - Telco 3G Problems
The National Telecommunications Commission apparently awarded 3G licenses to the Telcos without holding an open tender or bidding. This presents legal problems and a local lawmaker wants to have the licenses revoked.
