Startups / Apps

Local conglomerate Transnational Diversified Group (TDG) said that despite the success Argomall saw during the last five years, it decided to pivot and transform the business into something that is more aligned with TDG’s deep expertise in B2B enterprise service delivery.

Users with the Fitbit app and a Fitbit account in select countries, including the Philippines, can now see a new tab on the bottom right, titled “Covid-19”.

Messenger Rooms is already rolling out in select countries and will hit globally in the upcoming weeks.

The function allows users to set a timer for sending text, photo, video, or other types of files for a few seconds, minutes, hours, or even days.

The idea is to put 10 economical and easy-to-produce technology solutions on the ground to minimize the strain on healthcare systems and help flatten the curve in poor countries.

Calling and messaging app Viber said it has recorded an increase in usage in the Philippines as users turned to the app to stay...

AccessiWheels, Drive, and DWARM Technologies — startups from the UPSCALE Innovation Hub in UP Diliman — are repurposing their products and services in response to the current health crisis.

On its own messaging platforms, WhatsApp and Messenger, both the amount of voice and video calling has increased more than 100%.

StaySafe.ph allows its users to voluntarily answer a series of questions about their health status without disclosing their personal identity.

The Department of Science and Technology has launched its own mobile app, which is now available for download for Android devices and soon on iOS.