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Meta to shutdown Messenger desktop app after December 15, 2025

I just saw this message (image above) on my Messenger desktop app and it appears that META a.k.a. Facebook wants to bring users back to Facebook.com, since users will be redirected back to Facebook.com after Dec. 15. The Messenger app shutdown affects both the Windows and Mac apps of Messenger. And if you are worried about your chat history, Meta encourages users to “enabled secure storage in Messenger should turn on secure storage and setup…

DICT to reevaluate Free Wi-Fi Program

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will be reevaluating the agency’s Free Wi-Fi Program, this was announced on DICT website and social media channels. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), they are overhauling its Free Wi-Fi Program to improve efficiency and sustainability, driven by President Marcos’s directives, basically to cut the current program’s ₱6.5 billion annual cost for 7,000 locations with 16,251 Free Wi-Fi Sites. One of the option that the…

Viber introduces Dating feature

Viber, one of the Philippines top messaging platform, just launched a dating feature that was made to help users “make real connections”. Even though the feature is still in beta test, users can setup their dating profile by opening the mobile app, then at the bottom tap the “More” option. Your Viber Dating Profile will only visible to users who are also using the feature and will not affect your regular Viber Profile. Your Viber…

Converge announces Netflix and Fiber X bundle

Converge, one of Philippines leading ISP, announced “the new Converge Netflix Bundle, where new and existing FiberX customers will be able to have both an internet and Netflix plan, all in one. The new offering aims to provide countless entertainment options and a better streaming experience for FiberX users.” The new Converge Netflix Bundle will include a FiberX plan that offers 325 Mbps speeds, a Netflix subscription with a lock-in period of 36 months, a…

Marcos signs law imposing 12% VAT on Netflix, Spotify, other digital services   

JM Chavaria, writing for Yugatech; In a move aimed at bolstering government revenue, the Philippines has introduced a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services offered by foreign firms. This includes popular platforms like Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon, among other digital service providers (DSPs) — which have previously enjoyed tax exemptions. Duey Guison, of Unbox.ph explains “Republic Act 112023, all services provided by resident and non-resident digital service providers regardless if they have a…

Microsoft launches Windows App for Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Web and Android   

Hilary Braun, Senior Product Manager for Windows 365; We’re excited to announce that, starting today, Windows App is generally available for Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and web browsers—and in public preview for Android. This unified app serves as your secure gateway to connect to Windows across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Dev Box, and more. With Windows App, you can enjoy a unified experience that makes it simple for…

Google releases Year in Search 2023

It’s that time of the year again, where a lot of company release stats regarding their service. I actually posted the one from Spotify, since I use the service. Today, Google release their annual YEAR IN SEARCH and if you’ve been paying attention, the list is not really surprising since its became the trending topic for a period of time. For news; Actors; Movies Recipes and last but not the least… Songs If you like…

Meta to launch a web version of Threads

Threads, the twitter-clone of Meta, will soon launch a web version of the service. As of this posting, when you go to Threads.net, you will just get a QR code that when scanned will direct you to your phone’s app store to download the Threads app. The web version is planned to be launch “early this week” but this is not totally final and could still change. Threads’ web version, a much-requested feature that may…