iOS 8 reportedly suffers more app crashes than Android Lollipop

Google’s Android 5.0 Lollipop suffers less app crashes than rival mobile operating system software iOS 8 from Apple, according to data from mobile application management specialist company Crittercism.

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According to the data reported by ZDNet, the app crashes on Google’s latest mobile operating system beat that of its rival by a mere 0.2%.

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The report also noted that Google has thoroughly worked through all of the bugs present on its device and have significantly improved their app crash rate since 4.4 KitKat with a 0.6% decline. It’s also worth noting that any major version of Android Jellybean were significantly missing in this comparison.

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RELATED: What causes Android smartphone lag? (and how to fix them)

On the other hand, iOS 8’s performance as shown was bound to be more buggy as it had gained a 0.3 percent increase in app crash rate against its predecessor, the iOS 7. This is a surprise, since Apple is very strict with the apps they approve to be displayed on their app store.

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Take note that apps do have a lot of reasons why they crash. There’s a little chance that you can encounter them but in dire circumstances when your phone suffers from any hardware or software issue, it’s very likely that you would.

Source: ZDNet

 

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7 nice tricks you can use on the Huawei Mate 7

Huawei released the Ascend Mate 7 a couple of months ago. The handset is the best and most powerful smartphone the Chinese company has ever released. It also came with a lot of nice tricks and features.

1) Lock and Unlock the Phone with the Fingerprint Sensor. Popularized by Apple with the iPhone 5s and followed by Samsung in the Galaxy S5, Huawei’s implementation of the fingerprint sensor in the Ascend Mate 7 is quite unique and intuitive. By placing the sensor at the back, just below the rear camera, normal access to the sensor is via the middle finger instead of the usual index finger.

It is an unconventional approach but feels more natural as the layout of the palm on a large handset allows for easy access of the finger to the sensor at the back.

2) Simultaneously Use both LTE SIM Cards from Smart and Globe.

Why settle with one LTE network when you can have both? The Ascend Mate 7 has two SIM card slots, each one supporting the LTE network of either Globe or Smart. That means you can switch LTE connection anytime, whichever network is stronger in the area you care in.

It is also more convenient for people who brings a secondary line just for data or an LTE pocket WiFi. With the Mate 7’s huge battery capacity of 4,020 may, you’ll never worry about draining the battery before the day ends.

3) Ultra Power Saver Mode. This mode can potentially increase battery life to up to 300% compared to the standard mode and can be very useful when you’re running out of battery and without any accessible power source. The Ultra Power Saver Mode will deactivate almost all functions of your Mate 7 except for making calls, sending SMS and access to the contacts list.

4) Magnifier.

A very simple but very useful tool that uses the rear camera as a magnifier. This allows the user to use the screen to zoom in on very fine print or minute details that you will miss with the naked eye.

5) Count Your Steps with the Pedometer.

Health enthusiasts will pleased to know that the Ascend Mate 7 comes with a built-in step counter which is mostly found on wearables like fitness bands.

It’s a simple feature but can be a psychological encouragement tfor users to walk more or take the stairs instead of the elevator. The WHO recommends 10,000 steps a day to keep healthy and fit.

6) One-Hand UI.

With such a huge screen, the Ascend Mate 7 was made for two-handed operation which makes it hard for people to use on just either hands. Fortunately, Huawei also added a nice little trick by including a One Hand UI that will flush the interface on either left or right side allowing you to access the keys and menu when used with one hand.

To activate, just press down a finger on the screen and then tilt the handset to the left or the right in order to set the one-handed UI.

7) USB On-the-Go.

If the 32GB internal storage is not enough and even an additional 128GB via the microSD card will not cut it, the Ascend Mate 7 also supports USB On-the-Go.

This means you can plug any flash drive or HDD into the handset (via a USB OTG cable) and be able to read and save files from there.

You can read our full review of the Huawei Ascend Mate 7 here.

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Get a Smart Bro Plug-it Device for Only Php99

Smart Communications is celebrating this Valentine’s Day by giving their loyal Smart Bro prepaid subscribers a treat; a significant price markdown on the Smart Bro Plug-it device which can now be had for only Php99. No strings attached.

In retrospect, the Smart Bro Plug-it device was originally being retailed by the telco for Php3,995 some four years ago and the price dwindled down to Php995 back in 2013.

Being part of a prepaid bundle, the Php99-worth Smart Bro Plug-it device doesn’t have any lock-in period and it comes with a free Smart Bro SIM card. Further information about the promo can be found on the source link below or by visiting Smart Online Store.

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20 Best #Hugot Moments on Social Media

Filipinos have a knack for bringing up their bitter past from their love lives hence the term hugot. With just a day before Valentine’s Day, a lot of these clever lines have been circulating the web and are being reposted for laughter’s sake. Here are 20 of the funniest, wittiest, and best #hugot moments we’ve seen on social media.

1. That’s cold, bro.

2. Friend-zoned much?

3. It’s a tough competition.

4. What’s your #TayoPaSanaKung experience?

5. Now you know why you can’t easily gain back trust.

6. A clever and spot-on answer. Agree?

7. Another question answered based on personal experience.

8. This guy has a point. Be fair to everyone, Metrobank!

9. 90’s kids could definitely relate to this.

Hahahahahahaha! #angtawakohindisarcastic #natawatalagaako #vday #hugot

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10. For all Clash of Clans players out there, how are your bases?

11. Are you?

Haha ang Matamaan, Huwag Magalit :) #MinsanIkaw #Hugot

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12. The depth of this hugot is as deep as the waters.

13. Is Geometry really that hard?

14. A perfect yo-yo analogy.

15. Who’s currently at Kaibigan Street right now?

16. Never EVER forget about the printer.

17. But isn’t the pain more for E.E. (Emotional Education)?

18. Be practical.

19. Why, toothpaste, why?!

20. Any Ed Sheeran fans in the house?

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Did we miss anything? Feel free to chime in with your pre-valetine’s day #Hugot moments in the comments field below.

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Valentine’s Day gifts for techies under Php1,000

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I’m sure some of you have made special plans for that day which includes gifts. However, not everyone will go for the usual flowers, stuffed toys, and chocolates as some might prefer tech-oriented gifts that can be used everyday. So if you’re aiming for this and have limited budget, here are Valentine’s Day gifts for techies under Php1,000.

Headphones/earphones

Decent headphones or earphones are also available for under Php1K. A couple of good examples are available in online stores like the Xiaomi Mi Piston V2 for Php695 at Lazada and the Coloud Pop in-ear headphones for Php845 which is available at Octagon. If you frequent malls there are other good pairs out there from Coloud, Sony, and Philips that fit the budget as well.

Portable Bluetooth speaker

If you don’t like the built-in speaker in your smartphones and tablets, a portable Bluetooth speaker is one of the best ways to go. One example is the X-mini XA-M3 Generation Speaker which costs Php948 and comes in different colors as well.

Power Banks

Power banks are popular nowadays. But if it’s under Php1k that you want there’s the Romoss Solo 5 for Php999, Pyxis 10200mAh Power Bank for Php890, and a couple from Xiaomi, namely the Mi Power Bank 10400mAh for Php645 and the Mi Power Bank 5200mAh for Php445 at Lazada. You can also check out our 12 Bang-for-the-Buck Power Banks You Can Buy if you want to shell out a bit.

USB Flash Drives / USB OTG

USB flash drives are cheap nowadays. That you can get some with decent memory capacity for under Php1k. A couple of those that we can recommend is the SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 (16GB) for Php699, SanDisk Dual USB OTG Flash Drive (32GB) for Php778, and the SP Mobile X21 USB OTG (32GB) for Php749.

MicroSD cards

If significant other’s smartphone or tablet has limited internal storage, you can also opt to gift her a microSD card. One good choice is the SanDisk Ultra MicroSD card (32GB, Class 10) for Php929.

Feature phones

Yes, feature phones. You can now buy a feature phone for Php1k which can be used as a daily driver or a secondary phone if the recipient already has a smartphone. Read our guide for Feature phones you can buy under 1K.

Steam credits

If you’re boyfriend or girlfriend like PC games you can also choose to buy him / her a game from Steam. There are lots of games to choose from with prices ranging from Php100 to Php1,000. Or, if you’re not sure on what game to purchase, you can just gift a Steam Wallet code which can be purchased from shops like DataBlitz. Based on their website, a $15 Steam Wallet Code costs Php699.

Monopods / Selfie Sticks

Monopods and selfie sticks are very handy tools to compliment your smartphones or imaging devices. Aside from using them for selfies, it can be used to capture scenes at a higher angle. And like the rest of the gadgets on this list, it costs less than Php1k.

Smartphone / tablet cases

Smartphone and tablet cases are still good gifts especially to those who like gadgets. It comes in different materials, designs and colors so you really have a lot to choose from. And if your budget is Php1k, you can purchase multiple cases as most can be bought at around Php250.

Recommended reading:
Ten Tech Gift Ideas under Php1,000
10 Coolest USB Flash Drives to Collect
Seven Must-Have SmartPhone Accesories

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