Unused data can be convertible to reward points or GCash credit, according to Globe Telecom. Unused data can be convertible to reward points or GCash credit in order to “maximize” their money’s worth, according to Globe Telecom. In a report on ABS-CBN News, Globe Telecom said that mobile prepaid and postpaid subscribers can convert unused … Read more
Twitter considered adding emoji reactions to tweets just like Facebook did. Twitter considered adding emoji reactions to tweets as the company had been recently working on several new features to its platform. In a report on 9to5Mac, Twitter had recently been working on several new features. Currently, Twitter was considering implementing emoji reactions for other … Read more
DICT had introduced “Telecom Tower Watch” The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) had introduced “Telecom Tower Watch” which would facilitate the swift rollout of digital infrastructure nationwide. In a report on Gizguide, the Department of Information and Communications Technology teamed up with CitizenWatch Philippines in order to launch the “Telecom Tower Watch”. Revealed … Read more
The Senate approved DITO Telecommunity’s 25-year franchise on the third and final reading. The Senate approved on Wednesday the 25-year franchise renewal of China-backed DITO Telecommunity on the third and final reading. In a report on GMA News Online, the Senate approved on third reading the measure seeking to renew the franchise of Mindanao Islamic … Read more
Apps in China could no longer force users into providing excessive user data starting May 1, 2021. A document jointly released by a group of China’s top regulators stated that apps in China could no longer force users into providing excessive user data starting May 1, 2021. In a report on TechCrunch, a document jointly … Read more
Microsoft reportedly in talks to acquire Discord for more than USD 10 billion. Microsoft had been reportedly in talks to acquire Discord for more than USD 10 billion. Discord was a free service platform that allowed users to communicate through text, video, and voice. The said platform also offered a USD 9.99 monthly subscription service, … Read more
YouTube recently rolled out its pre-publish “Checks” tool that would analyze the video prior to upload. YouTube recently rolled out its pre-publish “Checks” tool that would analyze the video content before publishing the said video. Copyright was an issue that content creators on YouTube have had to deal with for ages, and in many cases, … Read more
Facebook would stop “harmful content” in Groups by punishing group members who broke the rules Facebook recently announced a new feature that would stop “harmful content” in Groups by punishing group members who broke the rules. In a report on 9to5Mac, Facebook was announcing changes in order to keep its Groups feature a safe place … Read more
The full implementation of contact tracing app StaySafe.ph was expected next week. The Philippine government was targeting to make the contact tracing app StaySafe.ph be fully implemented in the country by next week. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in his press briefing last March 12 that the said app was ready to be utilized nationwide. … Read more
DITO Telecommunity was targeting to introduce fixed broadband in the next two years and profitability in five years. DITO Telecommunity was targeting to introduce its fixed broadband services in the next two years and being profitable in five years. Philstar reported that DITO Telecommunity Chief Administrative Officer Adel Tamano mentioned in a senate committee on … Read more