Globe-Smart interconnection made available in Bukidnon
GLOBE Telecom Inc. said interconnection with Smart Communications Inc. for fixed voice calls has reached Bukidnon province effective November 28 last year. Interconnection among telecommunication firms is mandated under Republic Act 7925. The law aims to create a universally accessible and fully integrated nationwide telecommunications network to encourage more infrastructure investments from the private sector that would benefit the consumers. The company said the interconnection will enable subscribers of Globe landline services in Bukidnon to call customers of Smart without additional charges. Globe General Counsel Froilan Castelo said in a statement they see the move “substantially reduces the cost of connectivity.”
Haier smart home appliances touted
THE Philippines business of Haier Group Corp. has rolled out intelligent home appliances. “How we organize our homes reflect how we see ourselves,” Joseph Alexis Bandol, Haier Philippines director for product marketing, was quoted in a statement as saying. “Surrounding our homes with our dreams and aspirations can inspire us to work toward what we want to become.” The Chinese multinational consumer electronics and home-appliances company rolled out its 4K Ultra high-definition Light-Emitting Diode TV comes with a 48-inch screen and power-saving technology. The company also touted its inverter refrigerator that has a conversion technology to cut power use to less than 0.1 watts when idle. Another appliance that Haier launched is its large-capacity automatic washer that has 10 water-level options and eight washing programs to accommodate different volumes of laundry.
Updated Viber features issued
VIBER Media Inc. recently announced the release of a new version of its messaging application. In a statement, the firm bought by Rakuten Inc. said the app’s new version features new instant video message, chat extension that allows users access third-party services and quickly search for stickers and redesigned emoticons. With just a quick press and hold, users can now start recording a video message for their friends. The new version features support for Giphy, Wikipedia and TheMovieDB. The new emoticons were designed with a flat, colorful esthetic. The new version is now available on Android and iOS.