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TweetUp Acquires Twidroid

Twidroid, one of the most popular Twitter clients for Android, was just acquired by TweetUp. Twidroid will then be renamed as Twidroyd. The said Twitter client will be included in the new phones produced by 5 leading manufacturers. Aside from Twidroid, TweetUp will also acquire popurls which is included in the same transaction. More »
Sun Cellular’s BlackBerry Internet Service

Sun Cellular recently launched its BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS). The BlackBerry Curve 8520 will be offered free at BB Plan 2500 while you can avail of BlackBerry Bold 9700 at BB Plan 2500 plus 15,000 pesos. More »
Microsoft: To focus on Windows Phone 7

Microsoft will not be shipping KIN to Europe this fall and will just be focusing on the development of Windows Phone 7. Their KIN and Windows Phone 7 team will collaborate by making available the technologies in KIN to the future releases of Windows Phone 7. More »
Globe Launches Flagship Store in Greenbelt 4
Makati City — Globe Telecoms launches its first flagship store in Greenbelt 4. The new flagship store was designed to bring technology closer to the people. If in the past, we have gotten tired of playing with dummy displays when shopping for a new mobile phone, this time, Globe revolutionizes the telecom store experience by providing its customers a hands-on experience on the actual device instead of the usual non-functioning cellular phone dummies being used as demo units. Customers can now test the device they want before buying it. This gives the customers more freedom in deciding which mobile phone suits their lifestyle and needs. The store also carries top of the line and stylish accessories for your phones and gadgets. Some of the latest gadgets on display are the Apple iPad 3G, different BlackBerry models, Nokia and Samsung mobile phones and the Samsung Galaxy S (Philippines). More »