Software

Microsoft Office for the Apple iPad finally Released! Get the Download Links here

Post Author:Bert Padilla
Post published:March 28, 2014
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There’s no doubt that the most well-known productivity software there is the Microsoft Office suite. Almost everyone, if not all, knows and loves Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. And today, Microsoft has made the touch optimized Office Suite available for the Apple iPad free for download.

Previously made available for the iPhone last June 2013, the iPad version hit the Apple App Store early this morning, at exactly 2 am Philippine Time. Although the wait for the Office Suite for the iPad is finally over for a lot of those waiting for it, the apps come with a catch.

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Coca-Cola brings Spotify to the Philippines! Here’s how to get Exclusive Access to the Cloud Streaming Service!

Post Author:Bert Padilla
Post published:March 27, 2014
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Commercial music streaming service provider Spotify is now officially available in the Philippines through a partnership with Coca-Cola. Originally available in select countries over the world, Spotify brings free and legal on-demand music streaming service to Filipinos with over 25 million tracks available, from both international and local artists.

If you’re too excited about the music streaming service and you went straight to Spotify’s official website, expect to get a “Spotify is currently not available in your country” page. Well, that is pretty much normal, as access to Spotify Philippines is currently on an exclusive invite basis as of the moment. But don’t fret, as we have all the info you need in order to gain access to Spotify, as well as the details on how to run the app on your computer.

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Apple Seeds iOS 7.1 to Users, Comes with a few UI Changes and Overall Performance Boost

Post Author:Bert Padilla
Post published:March 11, 2014
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Early this morning, about around 1 am, my iPhone 5S notified me for a new software update. I immediately went on and fired the update which was just about 268 MB on my phone. This isn’t really a major firmware update, but it actually made my phone’s performance better. Learn more about the changes with the new iOS 7.1 and view the screenshots of some of the UI changes after the break.

The update brings a couple of new features to compatible iOS devices, such as the new CarPlay feature. Previously known as iOS in the car, CarPlay let’s you integrate iOS with your car’s dashboard to control music, access maps and other third-party applications. That’s if of course you’re driving new select models of Ferrari, Volvo and Mercedes Benz luxury cars.

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