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iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Launch in The Philippines

Posted on by One Armed Wanderer
Smart Telecommunications has recently announced on its official Facebook page that iPhone 6s and 6s Plus release date will be on November 6, 2015.

iPhone 6s and 6s plus rose gold smart telecom

Surprisingly, this year’s iPhones launch is earlier compared to the launch of iPhone’s previous iterations in the Philippines.

Currently, there are no information yet regarding the postpaid plans and prepaid handset prices. In the meantime, you may register your interest and pre-order the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus on the link below.

iPhone 6s/6s Plus Smart Postpaid

Smart Postpaid subscribers that are currently on a retention may also register. Those who are still within their contract, there is still no information yet regarding the Smart’s wipe out program.

Major upgrades of the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
3D Touch
12MP iSight Camera
Faster Touch ID and Processor

Uber Rider? Find Out Your Rating!

Posted on by One Armed Wanderer
If you regularly use Uber, don’t you know that Uber riders get rated too? 
Aside from us riders giving rating to drivers,they also provide ratings to the rider every after end of trip. Unlike with Grabcar, both rider and driver are given the opportunity to rate one another after each trip. According to Uber, this is to ensure that “the most respectful riders and drivers are using user”.

Logo is owned by Uber

How do I know my Uber rating?
To know your rating, just follow the steps below (iPhone Uber app):
Open Uber app

 iphone uber application

Tap the profile icon on the topmost left of the application

open uber rider profile iphone

Tap HELP
uber help iphone app

You will be directed to a page containing your last Uber ride. Just locate and tap “Account”

account opening uber

Tap “I’d like to know my rating”
passenger rating uber

Just tap “Submit”. There will be a pop-up window stating that Uber received your request and they will notify you via e-mail.

rider rating request in uber

An Uber customer care representative will email you containing your rating. Upon request, e-mail usually arrives 5 to 15 minutes.

uber passenger rating email

 If you are an Android user, same process applies if you want to know your Uber rider rating.

Note that Uber in the Philippines is currently available on Metro Manila areas only. If you are traveling Manila, Uber Manila is the safest and most convenient ride. Currently, Uber is also cheaper than taxis and Grabcar.

How to Install COL Financial iPhone App

Posted on by One Armed Wanderer

If you have a COL financial account and owns an iPhone, you can now enjoy trading stocks using your phone without visiting COL Financial’s desktop site.

Note that the COL Financial mobile application is not available in Apple App Store.
Below are the steps on how to install the COL mobile app:
Open Safari or any browser on your iPhone

 

Go to Col Financial’s desktop site, type https://www.colfinancial.com
Log-in using your User ID and password
Once logged-in, tap “Downloads”

Tap the highlighted icon as shown below.

Tap “Add to Home Screen”
You will be directed to another page. simply tap “Add”.

 

You will then see the COL Financial iOS mobile app installed in your device. Happy investing!
If you are an Android user, the Col Financial mobile app is also available in the COL Financial’s “Downloads” section.

 

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Globe and Smart Postpaid Plans

Posted on by One Armed Wanderer
Android fanatics must be very excited for he most awaited release of Samsung’s flagship smartphone to date – Samsung Galaxy S4.  Well, the long wait is over as Samsung Galaxy S4 has finally arrived in the Philippines! 

 
The question is – How much is Samsung Galaxy S4 in the country? To date, below are the price offerings for Samsung Galaxy S4 of the two leading telecom providers in the country.
 

Samsung Galaxy S4 Smart Postpaid Plans

To apply for a Samsung S4 Smart Plan, visit Smart Telecom’s webpage.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Globe Postpaid Plans

To apply for a Samsung S4 Globe Plan, visit Globe’s online application page.

Based on the price Matrix, I must say that Smart offers more affordable plans.  Smart Telecom currently offers Unli Data Plan 1,500 without a cash out for Samsung Galaxy S4.