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The Twitter-trending LYKA app launched in Southeast Asia as early as March 2019, but it definitely piqued people's interest and curiosity in January of 2021 after actress Ivana Alawi's YouTube video featuring her mom went viral.In the video, Ivana reveals the she gifted her mom

As our borders are slowly reopening, allowing travel to and from the Philippines, every passenger will now need to download the contact tracing app Traze, as per government mandate.TOP STORY: Heart Evangelista Is a Real-Life Astrid Leong and Here's WhyAccording to the Department

I dwell, work, and thrive online. As much as I hate to admit it, everything that I need to function lives in the internet, resides in my laptop, and vacations in my phone. Being a work-from-home fashion writer and editor, I heavily

There’s always been a nostalgic and romantic feeling attached to the idea of sending and receiving mail back when instant messaging wasn’t a thing yet. Loved ones would take their time penning words to paper, making the sentiment somehow more meaningful than

Just because you're staying in, doesn't mean you've avoided stress. In fact, according to studies, isolation fatigue is real. It's something you can beat with a consistent routine, healthy eating, and talking to people.Whether it's due to work stress or general tiredness,

There’s a slew of videos on TikTok that poke fun at millennials who initially avoided the app but ended up becoming obsessed with it just like everyone else. These videos usually feature a Gen-Z character who welcomes the millennial with an “I

The messaging app WhatsApp has stated that it is going to limit the amount of messages users can forward to other people. This aims to prevent the spread of COVID-19-related misinformation, BBC reports.Facebook, the company that owns WhatsApp, stated that there has

Analog film photography took a back seat when mobile phone cameras were introduced. Instagram became flooded with professional-looking IG-worthy pics—those that look perfect. But now, everyone is realizing that the vintage charm will never be out of style. The grainy, overexposed effect

No more eggplants, peaches, or water droplets. Social media giant Facebook, which also owns Instagram, has banned the use of the three emojis, citing its crackdown on online sexual solicitation. Facebook has released a revamped set of guidelines in Section 16 of

We’re pretty much on our phones and laptops most of our waking hours, so it only makes sense that these devices also help us in areas where it counts—particularly in increasing productivity for work or for school.Thank goodness, then, for technology that

In case you didn't know yet, you'll now have to dial an extra digit when calling a landline number in Metro Manila. The migration to the 8-digit landline, as opposed to the usual seven, was put into effect last Sunday, October 6,

Threads, a companion app to Instagram, allows you to quickly send messages, photos, and videos exclusively to specific people on your close friends list on IG. You can also set a status to let your circle know what you’re currently up to,

Being a successful busy body can sometimes mean having zero time to go out and do essential daily tasks yourself. Don’t worry about falling behind though because, thanks to today’s online generation, there’s now an app for practically anything! Just one click

In case you haven't noticed yet, a new face filter that shows you an aged version of yourself is going viral—yes, that explains the influx of familiar-looking grandmas and grandpas you've been seeing on your timeline lately. It's quite fun, and we

If you haven't updated your WhatsApp yet, it's high-time you do it right this instant! With an estimated 1.5 billion users, the messaging app has recently urged everyone to update to its latest version. The alarming ask comes after a malicious security

Believe it or not, gone are the days when brightly-colored walls, artsy installations, and perfectly flat-laid food would draw in hundreds of likes for your photos. The Instagram aesthetic is dead—or at least, according to a few analysts. Apparently, with the current

In the rampant age of social media, our Instagram profiles are quickly doubling as a possible first or second impression. The result? More and more people are obsessing over creating perfectly curated Instagram feeds that aptly project versions of themselves they’d like

Online shopping is a convenient way to buy new clothes. There's no need to leave the comforts of your own home or squeeze in some time after work to go to the mall. But given that you're supposed to make your purchases

Facebook is finally letting you retract those embrassing messages (that you only realized were embarassing after you hit send). Thanks to an upcoming feature, you'll soon be able to "unsend" messages from Facebook Messenger soon!The social media giant will give you a

Instagram is making it easier for you to follow your Tinder date friends with its latest "nametag" feature. Much like Snapchat, you now have a personalized code on Instagram that your new friends can scan for a quick and easy follow, and