OPPO, Ericsson, and MediaTek realize VoNR voice and video calls, bringing high-quality 5G phone experience closer to reality

OPPO announced that it has successfully conducted voice and video calls solely based on the next-generation 5G network, bringing high-quality 5G experience closer to reality.

Partnering with Ericsson and MediaTek, the VoNR (Voice/Video on New Radio) calls were made on a modified commercial smartphone from OPPO featuring MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000 series SoC using an end-to-end 5G Standalone(SA) network powered by Ericsson Radio System products and solutions.

VoNR is a basic call service that completely relies on the 5G network, specifically with SA architecture which is known as one of the mainstream architectures of future 5G networks. Compared with earlier call services, VoNR provides significantly lower latency, along with greatly improved sound quality and picture quality, resulting in an elevated overall experience for users.

Pinoy dengue case predictor mapping system wins the 2019 NASA global hackathon

A dengue case forecasting system using space data made by Pinoy developers won the 2019 National Aeronautics and Space Administration's International Space Apps Challenge. Over 29,000 participating globally in 71 countries, this Pinoy solution made it as one of the six winners in the best use of data, the solution that best makes space data accessible, or leverages it to a unique application.

Dengue fever is a viral, infectious tropical disease spread primarily by Aedes aegypti female mosquitoes. With 271,480 cases resulting in 1,107 deaths reported from January 1 to August 31, 2019 by the World Health Organization, Dominic Vincent D. Ligot, Mark Toledo, Frances Claire Tayco, and Jansen Dumaliang Lopez from CirroLytix developed a forecasting model of dengue cases using climate and digital data, and pinpointing possible hotspots from satellite data.

Vivo donates surgical masks, letters of appreciation to hospitals, front liners

In an effort to boost the morale of frontliners and further ensure their protection, vivo Philippines has given out appreciation letters and thousands of surgical masks to select hospitals through the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and other local government offices.

The handwritten letters of gratitude and encouragement, and masks were turned over to the OVP for distribution to the Philippine General hospital, and the Bonifacio Global City administration office for distribution to St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City. vivo directly handed similar donations to The Medical City Ortigas.

MultiSys launches emergency response website for COVID-19 crisis

With ‘StaySafe.ph’, the public and private sectors can track COVID-related cases of their communities in all parts of the country and the world for free.

In response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak, leading software solutions company Multisys Technologies Corporation today launched a community-driven social distancing system via an emergency response website called StaySafe.ph. 

OPPO Implements Extended Terms and Service Warranty Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

OPPO is one with the Filipinos in actively combating the COVID-19 pandemic. In line with this, OPPO is offering a warranty extension program for all OPPO users and dealers affected by the COVID-19 quarantine period. The extended terms and service warranty cover provisions on repair services and device and accessories replacement policies.

OPPO values the health and safety of all its employees and customers, and this remains the top priority of the brand in order to serve everyone better. Since the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine period, OPPO has temporarily ceased operations of the OPPO service centers and concept stores in the affected areas in the Philippines. 

ASG Technologies Advances Mobius Content Services Platform

New capabilities deliver collaboration services, enhanced governance and federated policy administration, and streamlined content distribution

ASG Technologies, a leading provider of solutions for the information powered enterprise, today unveiled the newest version of its content services platform, Mobius 10.1. This release advances ASG’s commitment to help enterprise and midsize firms manage and govern the explosive growth of their information while accelerating their business transformation success. Mobius 10.1 helps business leaders and key decision makers lower total costs of ownership, mitigate compliance concerns and improve employee and customer experiences.

Gadget Health Check: Best Tips You Can Do To Keep Your Smartphone Sanitized

Make it a habit to sanitize the one thing you always have on hand

There’s no better time than now to be extra careful in keeping your smartphone clean, especially since this is our everyday driver that we can rely on that ends up getting a lot of exposure. Make sure to do your part in staying safe!

According to a study published in February 2020 under the Journal of Hospital Infection, viruses such as the COVID-19 are capable of surviving up to nine days on smooth surfaces, and that includes a smartphone screen.