Philippines Now Joining Pokemon Go Craze Before Release

Niantic's Pokemon Go continues to become an overnight sensation breaking its own records in mobile app stores in terms of downloads and is now reaching more countries such as UK, Germany, other European countries that I don't know, and most recently Japan. The success and the thrill would also make Filipino fans more ecstatic about the highly popular augmented reality mobile game's upcoming release in our local shores. It's a good thing that Philippine companies are now starting to join in on the new mobile craze through their own efforts to make Filipino gamers prepare to catch virtual pocket monsters on the streets of Metro Manila. 

Rise of the Tomb Raider Comes to PS4

Following its successful exclusive release for the Xbox One late last year and its eventual PC outing in January 2016, Rise of the Tomb Raider is set to be released for the PlayStation 4 on October 11, 2016 and it will be dubbed as Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20th Anniversary Edition.

New Lenovo Vibe K5 Variations Coming in PH Shores

Lenovo Mobile Philippines will officially launch two of its current flagship smartphones, the Vibe K5 Plus and Vibe K5 Note, in our local shores on July 27, 2016 and I guess it will be normal for local tech blogs to witness the momentous occasion.

Standing On Own Grounds In The Big Screens

Movie buffs are enjoying their favorite movies being shown in movie theaters, but sometimes that there are those that are not or yet to be shown in cinemas that are standing in their own grounds and eventually conquering them. With that, I want to talk about two different movies that are true to what I said about it, namely The Secret Life of Pets and Ignacio de Loyola.

When The Force Meets The Law

The main cast of Encantadia 2016, the four new guardians of the gems.

GMA Network has brought back the mythical world of Encantadia that has been loved by millions of Filipino viewing households since its first inception in 2005, and the pilot episode of the 2016 reboot did not disappoint fans of the hit series and new viewers as it became a top trending topic on social media nationwide and worldwide. The only big problem is that majority of the Filipino viewing population prefer watching FPJ's "Ang Probinsyano" on their television sets rather than just a reboot of what was once popular about a decade ago. And you know what, this is a big deal considering that more Filipinos are starting to change what they want to watch for the benefit of their own pleasure.

The Irony of Data Cap and Digital Television

Despite the ongoing developments and improvements made by local telecommunications companies, the biggest problem that remains a disappointment to many Filipino internet users is the data cap set by telcos as stated in their Fair Use Policy. In fact, nobody ever knew about the said policy until it was reported in various news items a few years ago, and that makes it an irony for Filipino consumers who want to have quality and enjoyable access to the World Wide Web regardless of the device they are using.

The Great Selfie Raid

Huawei Mobile Philippines recently released one of its flagship smartphones for 2016, the Huawei GR5. But to boost the local market's awareness of the Chinese tech behemoth, Huawei has been holding a variety of events and promotions aimed at showcasing its sleuth of mobile devices to potential consumers. And the most recent of them is the GR5 Great Selfie Raid, which kicked off in Metro Manila a few weeks ago.

All PBA, All the Time

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is now taking its television coverage to a whole new level as it recently affirmed its partnership with Cignal Digital TV, the fastest-growing pay TV service in the Philippines with more than one million subscribers,for the launch of PBA Rush, a 24-hour channel dedicated to showcasing the best from the first professional basketball league in Asia.

The State of Competitiveness in Lipa City

Lipa City may have been a potential tourist destination in the Philippines because of its engaging tourist spots, cool climate, and recent developments that led to its ongoing progress. But when it comes to its state of competitiveness over other cities in the country, I can say that these are not enough for the city to keep up with those of the big ones like Manila, Makati City, Pasay City, and even those in the southern part of the country like Cebu and Davao.

NES Returns in a Smaller Package

Following the success of the highly popular augmented reality mobile game Pokemon Go in the United States, Nintendo of America feels like it will be the right time for the company to bring back one of the most influential and popular video game systems in the world and the console that saved the gaming industry from total bankruptcy, the Nintendo Entertainment System.

The Trubist's Take on Pokemon Go

There is no stopping Pokemon Go from giving birth to legions of virtual monster hunters roaming around the streets and within various and popular establishments with their smartphone for cute pocket monsters as the highly popular augmented reality mobile game based on the phenomenal Nintendo franchise has reached several countries in Europe following its successful launch in the United States and Australia.

TrubeBytes: More for Broke

Local and international brands continue to showcase their own sleuth of engaging mobile devices that cater well to the more competitive smartphone market in the Philippines. With that along with the support from the local telecoms industry, the showcase could not stop. And here are some of them in the latest edition of TrubeBytes.

Telcos Take You to the Concerts

In the old days, many Filipinos are struggling to exert efforts just to buy tickets for our favorite music artist considering that they were much affordable before the start of the new millennium. Now, with the ongoing presence of international artists in the local concert scene, many people are now finding their own ways of making their own concert experience enjoyable and memorable. One of them is the support of local telecommunications companies as sponsors to many of the finest concerts being held and to be staged more particularly in the metro.

On Video Game Movies, Indie Gaming and Virtual Reality

Popular mobile games Minecraft and Fruit Ninja are already making their shift to the big screens and will have their movie adaptations be shown in thousands of movie theaters around the next year. These could have the potential to become new success stories in US box office following The Angry Birds Movie, but not all gamers and movie buffs are not happy with the move. It seems that it is because many think that adapting into a movie could tarnish the reputation of critics and enthusiasts who have been keen in the latest in the gaming world for years.

Is Starmobile Play Click Worth Filipinos' Budget?

Starmobile released its most recent budget-friendly smartphone, the Play Click, and has even partnered with local telecommunications firm Smart Communications Inc. for a network-locked variant of the said smartphone. It is part of the telco's newfound commitment to provide Filipino masses with affordable mobile devices within their reach following the success of the MyPhone My28S bundle. Will this be worth the budget of many young Filipino consumers who want to have their own first smartphone?

What Can Really Kill Internet in the Philippines?

Smart Communications Inc. and Globe Telecom have recently claimed that they are leading the so-called digital shift through their own respective campaigns. But despite their continuing efforts to enhance the digital lifestyle experience of their consumers, it does not change the fact that many Filipinos are not happy with what is happening in the telecommunications industry, especially when it comes to providing faster and more affordable internet service in the Philippines.

TrubeBytes: Until Further Notice

The gaming world is talking about the highly popular augmented reality mobile game Pokemon Go which was initially launched in the United States and Australia, but those who are desperate to have the game installed on their smartphones especially from the Philippines should weep and wait. Why? It will be answered in this edition of TrubeBytes.

From Simple Changes to Breaking Barriers

So many changes have already begun to materialize throughout the year. Examples of these changes include the beginning of a new future in the Philippines under the administration of its new President Rodrigo Duterte, the telecoms' strengthened commitment to provide affordable internet service to their customers, and the coming out of hotel chain owner and car enthusiast Ian King who is now known as Angelina Mead King. Heck, they keep on coming as far as I can remember.

Trubiheart's Guide to Sony's New Greatest Hits

For those who don't know about Sony PlayStation's Greatest Hits, it is a series of massively popular and best-selling games previously released on Sony's gaming systems that started way back with the Sony PlayStation that has hundreds of popular games on its arsenal. Now, Sony has officially added popular PS4 games from Sony and Ubisoft to the said list and it will be available in packaged versions on all authorized PlayStation dealers this month. With that, let Trubiheart guide you to some of the games that will be re-released for the best-selling console today as Sony's newest Greatest Hits.

Windows 10 After July 29, 2016

Since its launch just about a year ago, Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system has become one of the fastest-rising innovations in the company's long history where it has been installed or upgraded from the previous Windows operating system in more than 350 million devices owned around the world as of last month. Contributing to the outpouring success of the latest version of the popular PC and mobile operating system is the capability of PC users to upgrade their devices to the said version without any charges. But, this will all change after July 29, 2016 which is exactly the first year anniversary of Windows 10.

The Fate of the All-Female Ghostbusters Reboot

Next week, millions of movie buffs around the world will witness the anticipated return of the popular 80s supernatural action comedy film franchise in the big screens, but there will be a big difference on its return because it will be an all-female ghost busting quartet that will take the stage compared to its previous predecessors. What does it take for the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot to become big and successful in thousands of movie theaters in different countries? Well, the fate is in the hands of those who are willing to pay their hard-earned cash just to watch a movie.

Zenfone Fever Rolling Through

One of the most anticipated devices launched during Computex Asia 2016 in Taiwan a few weeks ago is the Asus Zenfone 3 series, which has impressed local and international tech critics and enthusiasts who have tried them with their engaging specs and intriguing features. Following the series' captivating release in several Asian countries, Filipino consumers will have the opportunity to own any of the three exciting monsters as Asus officially announced that the Zenfone 3 along with the Zenfone 3 Deluxe and Zenfone 3 Ultra will be released in the Philippines next month.

Will Gigasurf and GoSurf Be of Help?

Smart Communications Inc. and Globe Telecom have recently strengthened their mobile internet offerings by offering larger data allocation on some of their promos for their subscribers through Globe's newly-enhanced GoSurf 50 and Smart's Gigasurf 50, both of them are valid for 3 days.

The State of Competitive Gaming in the Philippines

2016 is indeed a big year for the Philippines when it comes to competitive gaming, more particularly the electronic sports industry. At one time, many Filipinos are just playing their favorite online games in computer shops for fun and sportsmanship. But some of them have dreamed of competing against some of the best online players from different parts of the world regardless of the game they want to play with. But now, our country is now making the right mentality and potential to become a force in the global e-sports world.

Celebrating The Legacy of News and Public Service

ABS-CBN Corporation, the premiere media and entertainment organization in the Philippines, recently launched the newest station ID of its flagship AM radio station DZMM which officially marked the start of the ladder's 30th year anniversary. It is only fitting for millions of Filipino TV viewers and radio listeners to mark the start of the celebration for one of the most popular and most active radio stations in the country today in a grand manner.

TrubeBytes: On Android N and Gunbound Reborn

On this edition of TrubeBytes, the name for the latest version of the world's most popular mobile operating system has been officially announced while a once-popular online strategy game will make its return to Philippine shores after years of absence in the local gaming world. Also, one of LG's newest midrange smartphones is coming to the Philippines with a very interesting price tag and the number one television station in the country continues to prove its dominance in the media and entertainment scene, especially when it comes to the most important events in our country's history.

Mamba Mentality 101 For Aspiring Bloggers

As I have said in my previous article, blogging is not just either one's personal online diary or a person's new way of life in today's modern world. Hence, it is an avenue where anyone can express his or her own sentiments and outlook on what is happening within their surroundings and share them to anyone around the world. And for them to start their own career as a blogger or any related job regardless, one must have his own mentality that can become a motivation for him or her to keep one's self intact when starting a new leash. And what I want to share with you is how to keep yourself intact using mamba mentality.