Smart launches VoWiFi for postpaid subscribers, improves network coverage

Smart has announced that the VoWiFi service is now available for its postpaid subscribers. The local telco giant also extended its network coverage as well.

VoWiFi on Smart's network

VoWiFi is here!

The company revealed that beginning today, starting with its Smart Signature and Infinity customers, the VoWiFi service has started rolling out. It is available on VoWiFi-capable devices like the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Fold, Huawei Mate 10, Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, P30 series, and TCL PLEX.

For older flagships and mid-rangers, it is available to Galaxy Note 8 and newer, Galaxy S8 and newer, and Galaxy A series.

VoWiFi also is known as WiFi calling allows users to place calls or send SMS while collected on WiFi using the native dialer of their smartphones without the need of installing third-party applications.

Smart also noted that calls made with VoWiFi will be charged against the customer's active subscription. For customers without an active subscription, local and international voice and text rates will apply.

So, as long as there's a WiFi connection, users can enjoy HD voice and video calls via WiFi.

Better 2019 numbers

Apart from the VoWiFi service, Smart increased the number of its 4G LTE base stations by 51 percent in 2019 vs 2018. PLDT's fiber infrastructure also grew by 32 percent versus the end-2018 to more than 322,400 kilometers nationwide.

In addition, Smart announced also announced that it has revamped its rollout off fiber-powered Smart WiFi in heavy foot-traffic areas in the country like government offices, schools, malls, transportation hubs, and more.

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Stop saying employees are the weakest link in cybersecurity

There are a few things we just won’t stand for in 2020 – but first on the list is the phrase, “employees are the weakest link in cyber security.” It’s a saying that people really should have ditched in 2019. You can probably guess that since I’m writing this, unfortunately, most people haven’t. Online and even among cyber security professionals, it’s still a common thought process. “What’s wrong with believing employees are the weak point?”, you might ask. Given the ever-increasing frequency data breaches – with human error often being either a cause or catalyst in the majority of cases…

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Xiaomi showcases Mi 10 Pro's camera capabilities in an ad shot from space

Chinese tech manufacturer Xiaomi recently posted an about Mi 10 Pro, highlighting the shots of Earth from outer space using its 108MP camera.

Mi 10 Pro earth ad

With a tagline, "See your world in 108 megapixels"

This latest advertisement about Mi 10 Pro's camera prowess is posted on Xiaomi's Twitter and Youtube channels. The tech giant launched a satellite last year with the same 108MP camera on board as the flagship device has. The short commercial lasts for one minute and 27 seconds, with the camera samples shown in 0:54.

To recall briefly, the Mi 10 Pro has it has a quad-camera configuration starring a 108MP f/1.69 main camera, 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide camera, 2MP f/2.4 macro camera, and 2MP depth camera. Also, it has OIS and EIS tech for stabilization and 8K video recording support.

For selfie, it has a 20 MP camera in front, housed in a punch-hole design of a 6.67-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display.

According to the ad, Xiaomi expects to serve over 100 million users around the world in 2020. It is already available in China for CNY 4,999 but its global launch is scheduled on March 27.

What are your thoughts about this ad?

Sources: GSMArena, Xiaomi

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Huawei cancels March 26 Paris event amid COVID-19 scare, will launch P40 online instead

Amid the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) scare, Huawei has decided to cancel its March 26 Paris, France event where the company will launch the P40 series. Instead, the flagship smartphones will be unveiled online.

An alleged render of the P40 Pro Premium Edition

Huawei cancels March 26 Paris event amid COVID-19 scare, will launch P40 online instead

To recall, the company also held virtual and regional events in February to launch the Huawei Mate Xs foldable smartphone and other devices because of the MWC 2020 Barcelona, Spain tech show.

This is the company's resolve to keep the media and its employees from the killer disease.

Still, on March 26, Huawei is expected to reveal the P40, P40 Pro, and P40 Pro Premium Edition. Those devices are the possible follow-up to the P30 and P30 Pro last year.

Based on early leaks, the devices are Huawei's answer to Samsung's Galaxy S20 line. One of those phones could be featuring the Leica co-engineered 52MP penta-camera system with 16-in-1 pixel binning for super low light shots and up to 10x optical zoom with the help of the periscope sensor.

Let's play some numbers
IMX700 52mp (Hexadeca Bayer) RYYB 1/1.28"
IMX650 40mp ultra wide Cine RGGB 1/1.5"
3x optical tele zoom
10x optical dual prism periscope zoom with 2P1G lenses
Time of flight sensor
LED light
Color temperature sensor
microphone#HuaweiP40Pro pic.twitter.com/hUTDjob5Qs

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) March 6, 2020

Reliable leaker Teme said that it might also come with the 40MP ultra-wide Cine camera and 3D ToF sensor.

Quite exciting right? We'll keep you guys updated. Stay safe everyone!

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Africa is using WhatsApp ‘mods’ with extra features we all want

It’s no secret that WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging app, with more than 2 billion users across the globe. However, many users want more features, such as scheduling messages or the ability to send large files. This has led some users, many of whom are based in Africa, to switch to modified versions of WhatsApp. According to a report by Yomi Kazeem for Quartz, these knock-off versions are not available on the app store. People download these “mods” from unofficial sources, or share them offline from device to device. [Read: Spotify’s new iOS design makes it easier to navigate] Kazeem noted that…

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