Last week’s trending topics caused a lot of mixed emotions.
Technology
LolaTechie, BayanTel’s online viral marketing on their product BayanTel DSL made a lot of Filipino internet users add “her” up on various social networking websites. Most people who have added LolaTechie on Facebook were superpoked by now. 
Windows 7 Prices was announced. The question of switching to Windows 7 still remains until the official Philippine pricing comes out. Read more »
Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen made the cinemas jam-packed this weekend. In Greenbelt 3, all of the cinemas are showing Transformers. When we checked at Greenbelt 3 cinemas last Friday, last full shows were as late as 11:50pm and 12:55am respectively. This is already expected since it’s the opening weekend. Read more »
Prior to the announcement of Windows 7, most Microsoft Windows users would like to stick to Windows XP because of Windows Vista’s performance. The pricing was just announced and Windows 7 will be available on October 22.
Regular prices are as follows:
Home Premium $199.99
Professional $299.99
Ultimate $319.99
Blogger.com is turning 10 this coming August 10. Blogger is actually the first blogging platform that I’ve used (in 2001). I used it for a couple of years before switching to Wordpress. So, if you are currently using Blogger.com, Google wants to hear your say on “What has your blog meant to you?”. You can answer the question by posting first to your blog on Blogger.com and fill out a form here to send the link to your blog post. You will also be asked if it’s okay to share your story with the press.
I just browsed over myPinoy.TV and it seems that most of the shows that are being streamed there for a price (yes, it is not free) are mostly from GMA7. This one of course is targeted for our fellow Filipinos abroad who have a fast internet connection. Read more »
Philippines is still a Friendster nation despite of the increase of people adding me up in Facebook everyday. And so, Globe Telecoms’ Prepaid Subscribers may enjoy surfing their Friendster for 20 pesos a day. Yup, surf Friendster for 24 hours for only 20 pesos. Those who have mobile phones capable of surfing the internet would surely enjoy this deal. 
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LolaTechie looks like BayanTel DSL’s social media marketing strategy. Our favorite “techie lola” has accounts on Plurk, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Multiply. I would not wonder why Lola Techie won’t have a Friendster account for obvious reasons. Read more »
PoliticalArena.com is the Philippines’ first socio-political networking site by JobsDB and 88DB in partnership with COMELEC. The website was launched last Thursday at Manila Peninsula. In the said event, an Anti-Smear Covenant was also signed by politicians who will run for the 2010 elections.
The website is a common platform to be used by the candidates (for now, they only focus on the Presidentiables) where each of their profiles are shown and how will they address the issues listed. Read more »
Here’s our list of Trending Topics Week 3.
Technology
Most Filipino iPhone Users have updated to Apple iPhone OS 3.0 while some stayed with their current firmware the redsn0w (jailbreak for iPhone OS 3.0) came out. Some are also excited about the iPhone 3GS as well but users in the Philippines will still have to wait (if ever they plan to get it from Globe Telecoms). HTC Magic was announced last week where we got a little confused on who’s offering it. Apparently, Globe Telecoms is the first to offer it but Smart Communications will be offering it exclusively this July. Read more »
Everyone was becoming impatient with the release of the iPhone 3.0 OS update in iTunes. I was one of those. Anyway, I did not download it from iTunes by clicking the Update button. Instead, I learned a tip from TUAW where I only have to execute a few command lines from the Terminal and I will be able to get the list of the download links. I got the correct download link and pasted it to my browser. Time to download was pretty fast and I was excited. Installing is also easy. And if you see emergency calls appear on your iPhone screen, just wait for the main screen of the iTunes to load with the heading “Unlock your iPhone”. After activating your iPhone, you’re good to go