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Monthly Archives: August, 2015

Global smartphone sales record slowest growth rate since 2013

Analyst firm Gartner said worldwide smartphone sales recorded the slowest growth rate since 2013 in the second quarter of 2015. Worldwide sales of smartphones to end users totaled 330 million units, an increase of 13.5 percent over the same period in 2014.

LTFRB issues first ‘TNVS’ permits to GrabCar, Uber vehicles

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday, Aug. 20, awarded to partners-operators of ride-sharing companies GrabCar and Uber their first provisional authorities (PA) to operate a Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS).

Study claims e-cigarettes 95% less harmful than tobacco

E-cigarettes are around 95 percent less harmful to health than tobacco and have the potential to help smokers quit smoking, according to an expert independent evidence review published by the Public Health England (PHE), a British government agency.

House bill on installation of speed limiters in PUVs hurdles 2nd reading

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure requiring the mandatory installation of speed limiter in public utility and certain types of vehicles.

Smart says ?data explosion? in 2015 will be driven by new content, digital services

Wireless operator Smart Communications said it posted strong growth in mobile data usage among its subscribers in the first half of 2015, fueled initially by a free Internet promo and then sustained by new content and digital services.

Mobile payments poised for explosive growth in Asia-Pacific: IDC

Analyst firm IDC is predicting worldwide mobile payments will account for $1 trillion in value in 2017, up 124% from the less than $500 billion expected in 2015.

Gov?t to unveil online facility for investors in PH

The Board of Investment (BOI) is all set for the soft launch on Aug. 19 of the One Window Network (OWN), a cloud-based portal system that allow investors to lodge queries and concerns online.

Samsung PH beefs up phablet line-up with Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+

Both devices will become available in the Philippines on September. Local pricing was not disclosed, however.

Uber seeks its first global legal permit as ?TNC? in PH

Although it seemed like that it was only complying with an order from the Philippine government, Uber?s act of applying for registration on Aug. 17 as a TNC or transport network company marked a major milestone as this is the first time that the US-based firm is applying for accreditation.
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