Thursday, September 29, 2011

Kindle Fire just 199$. damn its a cheap Tablet



If you want a very Good tablet where you can read books, play games, surf the web and do lots of stuff but dont have a big amount of money to buy an iPad. Here's whats good for you. Its Amazon's Kindle Fire. A 7 inch multitouch tablet with android OS. its only 199$ and yeh its so cheap. you can read books and magazines, watch movies, listen to music, play games and surf the web(with flash). if you live in the US you can preorder it now.




Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Lets talk iPhone on October 4th

Apple has confirmed that there will be an apple event on october 4th. As you can see on the phone its says tuesday 4th, 10am, place and phone icon with one missed call. Im so excited for this event. Hope apple will have a live streaming coverage so we can cover it here on katechpunan as it happens.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Happy 13th Birthday GOOGLE


The number 1 search engine in the world and the worlds most visited website is celebrating its birthday. its been 13 years since Google went online. I cannot imagine life without google. How can we make research projects without google? I love Google. 


Monday, September 26, 2011

No, Facebook will not make you pay: Its Free and ALWAYS WILL BE



There is a rumor that Facebook will start charging you for using the service soon. according also to the rumor its because of the recent facebook changes and the upcoming arrival of FACEBOOK TIMELINE.


Google Drive: Save your files on the cloud



If you are already using Google Docs, don't be surprised that one day you will see that Google Docs has been renamed to Google Drive. Google Drive is where you can save your files on the cloud. it means you can save and access your files on the cloud as long as you have an internet connection.


Saturday, September 24, 2011

Google+ Hangouts now available on the Google+ iOS app



Android phones got the first taste of Google+ hangouts on mobile phones and now iOS users dont need to wait more. Just fire up the App store on your iOS devices and update/download the Google+ iOS app.


Find out who has Unfriended you on Facebook using the new Facebook Timeline

Already have the new Facebook Timeline? if you dont, read this to get it. Guys from Buzzfeed.com found a very good trick to find out who unfriended you on facebook using the new facebook timeline. Yes guys it works.

Here's how to know if someone unfriended you on facebook.


Muppets Creator Jim Henson on Google Doodle



If you will go to Google.com you will be surprised to see 5 muppets. These are the muppets of Jim Henson.  its Henson's 75th birthday(actually its on the 24th)  and Google's celebrating it. As you may notice under the muppets, there are buttons that when you click it, the puppet will open his/her mouth. The muppets will also follow your mouse cursor.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Want to try FACEBOOK TIMELINE NOW?



if you are a facebook developer you can use it now. just go to the developer page and you will see the open graph settings..

if you are not a developer its so easy to become a developer..


Facebook Timeline Hands-On Review



Wow 6 hours after Mark Zuckerberg announced the new FACEBOOK TIMELINE here my friend Pareng Hilton got a chance to try the new Facebook TIMELINE.

 first thing you will notice is the big picture they called it "TIMELINE COVER"

Say Hello to Facebook TIMELINE aka the story of your life

Say Hello to Facebook Timeline.
your profile page is like your wikipedia page.


you can search what you did in a certain time. example what did i do last year? all your post you made last year will there.. you can even add your baby pictures on the year you were born..


Facebook F8(live)



watch the keynote live..
learn whats new on facebook.

Update: its over..

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Facebook Music Is Coming?



According to some reports on September 22 Facebook will add a new music feature. You can  now share what music are you listening to and it will show in the ticker so your friends can know what are you listening to. Your friends can listen to the song you are currently listening. expect status message like "Im listening to "Super Bass by Nicki Minaj" and i cant help not to sing".. Will find more about Facebook Music(not sure if they will call it like that) on F8 this september 22.

Youtube will make your 2D videos, 3D.



Youtube just recently released a new Youtube Feature that will turn your 2D youtube Videos to 3D with just some few clicks.

No need for a 3D camera. all 2D videos can be turned to 3D.


Remove the Facebook Real Time Ticker



Do you want to remove that Annoying Facebook Real Time Ticker on the right side of Facebook? You also dont like seeing Facebook fixed header?

learn how after the break

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

How to return to the old Facebook



do you hate the new News Feed and friends ticker? there's a way to go back to the old facebook(as of now its working but soon you will never have a choice than to accept the changes).

learn how after the break

iPhone 5 coming this October 4th with Tim Cook



According to AllThingsD, Apple will have a media event on october 4th. Tim Cook is set to take the stage and present the most awaited iPhone 5. I wonder if we can see some video of Steve Jobs talking about iPhone 5. I will surely miss Steve Jobs.

Google+ ads you will never miss

Where is the best place to promote Google+? the answer is, in the most visited website in the world, Google.com

if you will go to google.com(all) you will see an arrow pointing to +You and if you will hover your mouse pointer in the arrow you can read "You're invited to join google+".

More Facebook Changes: Facebook F8



Facebook will have an event this september 22 and they called it F8.
According to some news on the internet Facebook will make some big changes to Facebook Profiles, Fan Page and other facebook features. according to mashable there will be a major redesign on facebook. we heard also there will be also a new feature about Music and News. Soon you will be able to find the Song that you want and share it to your friends according to some reports. soon you can read News(real news) inside facebook too.

Google+ now open to everyone




12 weeks under field trial and now its open to everyone. You dont need an invitation just to signup for google plus just go to http://google.com/+ and sign up.

Google+ also releases 9 new features. one of the most exciting feature is the HANGOUT ON AIR.
you can now broadcast your hangout sessions. you 9 persons can still join your hangout but everyone can watch your hangouts..



Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Google Wallet Now Available



Yesterday we made a post about Google Wallet. if you are excited to try it, now you can. If you have an NFC enabled device like Sprint Google Nexus S you can download the Google Wallet App and start using google wallet.

more and more phones are adding NFC features so expect one day that all the phones will have NFC just like phones having wifi's today. I wonder if Google will make a Google Wallet app for Nokia, Windows Phone 7 and iOS devices.


Angry Birds Theme Park in China

Want to play Angry Birds? Go to China. it looks like the first level/last level is the hardest level. how can that angry birds plush toys destroy those big and thick blocks?

Monday, September 19, 2011

Google Wallet



Gmail for you email, Picasa for your photos, Google Docs for documents, Youtube for your videos, Blogger for your blog, Google+ for social networking and other Google Services. Soon with Google Wallet you can pay using your phone. Soon Google Phones with NFC technology will be able to use Google Wallet. 

Know more about Google Wallet after the break.


Google Chrome 14 Now available

the 2 year old web browser of Google is now on its 14th version, while former crowd favorite firefox is still in version 6 and microsoft's internet explorer is in version 9.

Google Chrome is the best browser out there. Its fast, has extensions to extend its capabilities and the design that changed how web browser should look like.

To know more what news on the 14th version of Google Chrome just go to http://chrome.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-stable-release-of-chrome-expanding.html

You might now even notice that your google chrome is already updated to version 14. to check out if its already updated click the wrench icon on your google chrome then click about Google chrome.

Nokia C2-03 Dual Sim Touch screen Slider Phone Review4


Here's a brief review of Nokia C2-03. its a brief review because we only had limited time with the phone. The phone is owned by my friend.

Here's the feature of Nokia C2-03

1. Dual Sim/Dual Standy-by Phone GSM 900/1800850/1900

2. 56K TFT Resistive Touch Screen 2.6 Inches 240x320 pixels

3.GPRS and Edge Connectivity

4. 2 megapixel camera with no flash. QCIF video recording @ 15fps.

5. 2 GB memory card included in the package

6. Radio, Mp3 Player.

7. Talk Time up to 5 Hrs. Music time 37hrs


Saturday, September 17, 2011

Youtube Creator Playbook: Guide On How To Create Great Videos




Do you want to be a youtube celebrity? Do you dream of going to hollywood. Do you want the fame? well search no more, because here comes YOUTUBE CREATOR PLAYBOOK. YOUTUBE CREATOR PLAYBOOK is a guide on how to create great, awesome, Youtube Videos.


What Are The Features Of IOS 5?: Ask Katechpunan

If you have some Tech Questions, you can ask Katechpunan.

Our first question is from my friend Rodzen. His Question is "What Are The Features Of iOS5?

Answer: First of all I know some of our readers dont know what is iOS. iOS is the operating system used by Apple's iDevices(eg. iPhone, iPad and  iPod). The current version of iOS is 4.3.5 but an iOS 5 beta version is available.

Whats New with iOS5?

according to Apple there will be 200+ new features on the iOS 5. I will never talk about all the 200+ new features but only the features I think rocks.



Friday, September 16, 2011

Google Chrome Must Have Extension



For me google chrome is the best web browser. It opens fast and if one tab crashed, the other tabs are unaffected. I love the simple design of Google Chrome so much. Even though Google Chrome is simple you can customize it according to your needs and likes. you can download themes. You can download extension to add more features to your Google Chrome. Here are my top 5 Google Chrome Extension that i think you should have.



Facebook Revamps Friends List



It looks like Social Networking Giant Facebook has finally realized that Google+ Circles are Cool. No, there's no Facebook Circles. Facebook revamps its friend list so you can choose what facebook updates you want to see. Example you created a Friend List of your Classmates. If you choose that list you can see all the updates of your classmates. you can also choose if you just want the status updates of your friends or if you also want to see their games updates too.

check more about new facebook friends list after the break



Thursday, September 15, 2011

Youtube Makes Video Editing Awesome



Are you just like my sister who loves editing her pictures. She loves adding some color effects to her pictures. Are you also like my friend who loves instagram? I know that you like also the Photo editing features of Google+. Yes all I've mentioned are Photo Editing. I know you're wondering how about Video Editing? Well you dont have to wait because Youtube just released a new feature, A video editing feature with effects. Learn about more Youtube's new feature after the break


Learn A New Language With SharedTalk



Want to learn how to say Ni Hao? want to learn what is  Konnichiwa? Want to Learn  what is Anneyong Haseyo? Ok, you want to learn  Mandarin, Korean or Japanese? Here's a FREE website that can help you learn fast. The website is SHAREDTALK.COM. With SHAREDTALK you can find people just like you who wants to learn a new language just like you.. Learn more about sharedtalk after the break



Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Sony PSVita will debut on December in Japan


Sony PSVita will debut on December in Japan

If you are a great fan of PSP, I know that you already know what is PSV or Playstation Vita.
If you cant wait to have it, just go to japan this December 17.

The price of PSV depends on the type of device

for the PSV wifi only you can get it for as low as 24,980 Yen and for the PSV Wifi + 3G  29,980 Yen.

I really want a PSV but I need a Nintendo 3DS so I can play Pokemon.. Hope they will make Tomb Raider Origins available on the PSV..

Windows 8 Developer Preview Now Available



Are you getting tired of Windows 7? want to the try the next best thing the guys from microsoft are cooking? Now you can download the Developer Preview of Windows 8.

Its a developer preview guys so expect more things to come from microsoft. Microsoft did not announce when they will release the Betas because they said "we want to focus on the quality". 

you can download Windows 8 Dev Preview here...

about the Requirements.
if your computer can run Windows 7 just fine, you can run windows 8.
To take advantage of the Touch Features, of course you need a touchscreen...

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Sun Power Text Unlimited 200





When it comes to Unlimited Service nothing can beat Sun Cellular. Sun Cellular just recently introduce their new Unlimited Offering the "Sun Power Text Unlimited 200". For just 200 Pesos a month you can get the following.

1. 1 month Unlimited Sun to Sun Texts
2. 4 Hours Free Sun To Sun Calls
and here's the best part
5. 500 free text to all networks.


Saturday, September 3, 2011

NOKIA X1-01 Dual Sim Music Phone



Its Nokia's 1st Dual Sim Music Phone that has a price tag below 2,000 pesos. I bought this one for only 1850 pesos. Its comes with a 12 month nokia warranty.

check our review of Nokia X1-01 after the jump.

BDO's Internet Banking Quick Enrollment


Now applying for Banco De Oro's Internet Banking has just gotten easier. If you have a BDO ATM you can check your balance thru the internet. No need to find an ATM just to check your balance. Here's some of the reason why you should use BDO's internet Banking.

1. You can check your balance anytime
2. You can Pay your bills online
3. Transfer funds
4. Wire transfer
5. Buy cellphone load
6. its Free

Check how easy now to apply for BDO's Internet Banking after the jump.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Google+ invites



dont know guys if you still cant find some Google+ invites. if you want some google+ invites just click this link and you will have your google+ invites. this link will only give 150 google+ invites CLICK THIS FOR GOOGLE+ invites

enjoy GOOGLE+

Free Twitter, Facebook, Gmail, Ymail using Globe's M.Globe



now you can update your Twitter, Facebook, Gmail, Ymail, and Live mail using Globe's m.globe portal for FREE. yes even without a load. for you to be able to do this you need first to text m.globe to 2910

You need to authorize M.globe to access FB and twitter(best use wifi) and make sure your APN is www.globe.com.ph

after doing that you can see your account balance on the homepage.

check out the other features after the jump

ALCATEL OT-355D Video Review and Unboxing

Here's a video review of the Cheapest Qwerty Dual Sim Phone of Alcatel. this video is in tagalog and too bad i cant make another review in English because my cousin stole it for me..