Top 5 Ways to Enjoy free Facebook with SUN!

 

Why limit yourself to three options when there are actually better and more practical ways to enjoy free Facebook? All you have to do is #ChooseBetter with Sun. Available to subscribers nationwide, Sun’s free Facebook offers have been expanded to five, giving Sun users the freedom to choose the free Facebook service most suitable for their needs.

“Our expanded line-up of free Facebook offers shows our commitment to give better choices to our customers,” said Joel Lumanlan, Vice President for Sun Postpaid marketing. “Now, you have full control of when and how you want to enjoy Facebook on your Android phone or tablet. There is no more reason to fear unwanted data charges. You can stay connected whenever, wherever, in whatever option you choose,” explained Lumanlan.

For  practical Filipinos, here are the easy and practical ways to experience free Facebook with Sun:

Connect to free Facebook all day, the practical way. Sun prepaid and postpaid subscribers can now take full control of their Facebook experience just by using a simple switch that appears on the upper right corner of the Facebook app or mobile site screen every time subscribers log-in to the site. By simply turning on the free data switch, you will be able to safely post status updates, comment on friends’ posts, discuss ideas in groups and even send chat messages with friends–all without incurring data charges. Moreover, you will be notified promptly whenever you access features or websites that are not part of the offer. 
Get it free with Sun Postpaid Plans. Access to Facebook also comes free with select Sun Postpaid Plans. No ifs, no buts, no add-ons needed. And what better way to enjoy free Facebook than with a new Android phone that comes with your new Sun Plan? Enjoy better connectivity too because Sun’s free Facebook offer comes bundled with Sun’s best-value unlimited calls and texts. 

Enjoy free Facebook with Sun Prepaid loads. Prepaid Subscribers can also achieve the full Facebook experience whenever they load any of Sun Prepaid‘s best-selling offers.

Facebook is bundled for free with call and text promo loads such as Text Unlimited (TU200), Call and Text Combo (CTC50), Call and Text Unlimited (CTU30). Sun Prepaid, you can enjoy access to free Facebook without any maintaining load balance, as long as you are enrolled in any of the valid promo loads. 
Get non-Stop Facebook access with Sun Broadband. You can also enjoy free Facebook with any Sun Broadband Non Stop Surf offer. Share the free Facebook fun with anyone too, when they connect to your Sun Pocket Wifi device.

Still free with Internet.org. Join over 4.5M Filipinos who are now connected to Internet.org! Using your Sun Postpaid, Prepaid or Broadband account, you can enjoy free access to basic Facebook and partner sites whenever you visitInternet.org on your device.
Only Sun allows millions of subscribers free access to Facebook in more ways than three. Be part of the growing number of  Filipinos who have made the better choice.  #Choosebetter and choose Sun today.

Game makers reflect on death of Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata

 

Video game creators and colleagues of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata shared their reactions to his death from a bile duct tumor at age 55:
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“Iwata-san’s passing affects us all deeply. He was a true visionary who expanded our understanding of the amazing art of video games. We offer our condolences to his family, friends and Nintendo colleagues.”

– Michael Gallagher, president and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association, in a statement
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“We are deeply saddened by the news of Mr. Iwata’s passing. He contributed greatly to gaming through his leadership, vision and commitment to delivering fun for everyone. On behalf of PlayStation, we’d like to extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Iwata’s family, friends and everyone at Nintendo. We shall miss his passing for as long as there is gaming.”
– Shawn Layden, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, in a statement
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“It is a sad moment for the industry. I always remember a speech he made where he said, ‘On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.’ It’s a statement that defines Nintendo in the time he led, and defines Iwata-san’s impact on our industry. He will be missed.”
– Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft’s Xbox division, in a statement
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“Our deepest condolences and sympathies go out to Mr. Iwata’s family and to everyone at Nintendo. Iwata-san was an innovator who led a transformation in the way people think about and play video games, and who helped make gaming more accessible and fun for countless new players. He will be missed.”
– Yves Guillemot, CEO and co-founder of Ubisoft, in a statement
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“It’s a very sad day. Mr. Iwata was a great visionary championing products like the Wii and the Nintendo DS. He changed entertainment forever. I consider myself lucky to have called him a good friend for over two decades. All of us at Activision Blizzard send his wife and children and the entire Nintendo family our most sincere condolences.”
– Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, in a statement
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“I never met anyone in our industry who knew him who did not admire and respect Iwata. I believe our industry has suffered a great loss with his passing. The wisest among us will long try to remember and embody his character.”
– Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software, in a statement

Five apps for getting rid of smartphone clutter

Like PCs, smartphones can accumulate a lot of clutter in the form of duplicate pictures, temporary files, and unused applications. All this clutter can rob your phone of performance and decrease available storage space. Fortunately, a number of utilities can help you to cut through some of the mess.

1: Memory & Disk Scanner Pro

Memory & Disk Scanner Pro (Figure A) is a utility for determining how system resources are being consumed on an iOS device. It offers a dashboard display of the current memory and disk usage. Memory stats shown on this screen include active, wired, free, system, and total. It also shows you the free, used, and total disk space. A one-click function identifies the amount of space being consumed by junk files. If you want more comprehensive information, you can drill down into additional system specs and view detailed information about the individual processes that are currently running. Once the junk has been identified and you have had a chance to review it, you can remove junk with a single tap.

Figure A

A free trial version of Memory & Disk Scanner Pro is available, but you'll need to upgrade to the Pro version to continue using the app beyond the trial period.

2: Clean Master

Clean Master (Figure B) is an Android app that is designed to help you to detect and remove junk from your phone. The Clean Master dashboard screen shows the amount of storage and memory currently being consumed on the device. This screen also details the amount of space being consumed by junk files. You can drill down into the list of junk files to see files categorized by type.

Figure B

Clean Master is free for Android.

3: Mobile Assistant

Mobile Assistant (Figure C) is a free tool designed to help you to manage your phone's resources. While not strictly a tool for freeing up additional storage, Mobile Assistant includes a rather nice cache cleaner. It examines the cache and clears out things like browser files, downloads, music, videos, ring tones, and wallpapers.

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Mobile Assistant also includes a variety of other utilities, including a sound recorder, battery monitor, camera app, QR code reader, and flashlight. The utility also provides shortcuts to commonly used settings such as Wi-Fi, Location, Airplane Mode, and Power Saver.
Mobile Assistant is available for Windows Phone.

4: Cache Cleaner Pro

Cache Cleaner Pro (Figure D) is a simple but effective app for Windows Phone. It determines how much storage exists on your phone and how much of that storage is still available. It then allows you to reclaim some storage space by emptying the phone's cache. The cache cleaning process can be completed with a single tap. A History screen keeps track of your cache cleaning operations and the amount of space reclaimed by each.
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Cache Cleaner Pro is free for Windows Phone.

5: Storage Cleaner

Storage Cleaner (Figure E) is an app for cleaning temporary files off your Windows Phone. It shows the space available prior to cleaning, the current status, and the space consumed by temporary files. Storage Cleaner is easy to use. Just tap Begin to start analyzing the phone's contents and then tap Delete to get rid of temporary files.

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However, the discovery process is a little strange. During this phase, the temporary file count steadily increases and the space that is currently available steadily decreases until it hits 0. It appears as though the app consumes every bit of space on your phone. But in actuality, the app really does free up space consumed by temporary files. In my tests I was able to recover about 20 MB of space even though I had just cleaned the phone using Cache Cleaner.
Storage Cleaner is free for Windows Phone.

Xiaomi now sold in retail stores nationwide

Chinese smart phone manufacturer Xiaomi announced that their products will now be sold in over 200 retail stores across the country.
“Mi fans in the Philippines have asked for more ways to purchase Mi products, and we’ve listened,” Steve Vickers, Xiaomi General Manager of Southeast Asia, said in an emailed statement.
Xiaomi previously only sold their products in the country through their online reseller Lazada Philippines.

Among the Xiaomi products that will be sold in stores is the Redmi 2 priced at P5,999, which has an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera that supports 720p video recording on a 4.7-inch display.
Initial list of Xiaomi products available for retail purchase:

Redmi 2 – PHP 5,999
Mi Pad – PHP 10,999
16,000mAh Mi Power Bank – PHP 1,299
Mi In-Ear Headphones – PHP 849

Xiaomi products can be purchased at gadget retail stores MemoXpress, Silicon Valley, and PC Express, while more will be added gradually.
Retail buyers can visit Xioami’s eight service centers and will enjoy benefits such as chat support and a hotline service.
All Mi products will continue to be sold on Lazada for the same suggested retail prices.
“In addition to our main online sales channel, we’re excited to offer offline sales as an option,” Vickers said.
“Mi fans will also benefit from being able to try out our latest products at experience zones located in certain stores, before making a decision and buying them on the spot.