Viber, one of the most popular free messaging apps in the country with more than 13 million Philippine-based users, announced on Thursday, Sept. 11, the release of its updated 5.0 version for Android and iOS, as well as new enhancements for desktops on Windows, Windows 8 and OS X.
Messaging app Line has launched a new ?Line Premium Call? promotion exclusive for the Philippine, which allows users to make low-cost calls domestically and internationally to both landlines and mobile devices from inside the Line app.
The Department of Science and Technology-Information and Communications Technology Office (DOST-ICT Office) and the Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) have launched the first Philippine Start-up Challenge (PSC) to promote ITpreneurship among Filipino students.
Over 30 Silicon Valley executives arrived in the country this week in an effort to boost the country?s start-up ecosystem and seek out local investment opportunities as part of the worldwide Geeks on a Plane (GOAP) tour, marking GOAP?s first-ever visit to Philippine soil.
A Web-based application that promotes awareness, tracks reforestation sites, and helps sustain local communities through eco-tourism bested 41 other entries at the first ?Hack the Climate: Manila? held from June 6 to 8.
Opera Software recently made available in the App Store its new Coast Web browser for the iPhone and iPad, which is meant to aid users in spending their online sessions more enjoyably.
Infocomm Investments, which manages more than S$200 million, said it is keen on meeting local start-ups seeking Series A or B investment. The pitching event will be held at ASpaceManila in Valero Street, Makati City.
