Mellisa Tolentino

Mellisa Tolentino started at SiliconANGLE covering the mobile and social scene. Over the years, her scope expanded to Bitcoin as well as the Internet of Things. SiliconANGLE gave Mellisa her break in writing and it has been an adventure ever since. She’s from the sunny country of Philippines where people always greet you with the warmest smile. If she’s not busy writing, she loves reading, watching TV series and movies, but what she enjoys the most is playing or just chilling on the couch with with her three dogs Ceecee, Ginger, and Rocky.

Latest from Mellisa Tolentino

Nook Tablet Gears Up Video App to Compete with Amazon, Netflix

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO14 YEARS AGO

Barnes and Noble has high hopes for digital media, hoping the new medium will outright save the bookstore from print media’s downturn. Already steady in the tablet market, B&N’s Nook will soon offer a new Video service, scheduled to launch this fall. …

Nokia Launches New Budget Phones, Verizon Unlocks iPhone 5 Forever

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO14 YEARS AGO

Today’s mobile news roundup features: Nokia’s unveiling of two additions to their budget-friendly Asha line; ROM kicks off the BlackBerry Jam; a new rehab program for cellphone addiction; and Verizon confirming that the iPhone 5 is to be forever unlocked. Nokia unveils …

Yellowgate is Back for the iPhone 5 (and More)

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO14 YEARS AGO

Many were rather impressed with Apple CEO Tim Cook’s performance at the iPhone 5 launch event earlier this month, as he was able to deliver and release a new iPhone that beat some expectations. Doubting Toms saw Cook in a new light, indicating …

5 Ways to Boost Your Ego on LinkedIn

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO14 YEARS AGO

Linkedin, the social network for professionals, debuted a new way to sell yourself to potential employers with Endorsements. The new feature makes it easier for people to recognize your skills and expertise, as it allows others to recommend you for the skills …

5 Practical Alternatives for the iPhone 5’s Terrible Maps

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO14 YEARS AGO

When Apple released the iOS 6 ahead of the iPhone 5 launch, some iPhone users were quick to update their iPhones to the newest software to have a taste of what iPhone 5 buyers would be getting. At first glance, things looked …

How to Mobilize India? Cheap Tablets.

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO14 YEARS AGO

Do you want a tablet but don’t have enough money to buy one of those high-end tablets available in the market today? Here’s some good news for you. There’s a new $35 tablet, the catch is, you can only get it in …

Philippine Government Threatens To Curtail Internet Freedom

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO14 YEARS AGO

The government of the Philippines passed a bill, the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, that encompasses hacking, cybersex, cyber squatting as well as those making libelous comments on the internet. In this day and age, where hackers are lurking in every corner …

Apple Loses Multi-Touch Patent Case In Germany

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO14 YEARS AGO

Today’s mobile news roundup features: Apple’s lose in a German court battle; Finnish developers backing Nokia; Samsung Galaxy SIII gets Jelly Bean; Employee brawl resulted in Foxconn shut down; and Facebook mobile payments via carriers making their way across the US, UK …

iPhone 5 Sells Short Over Launch Weekend, Halves Expectations

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO14 YEARS AGO

Apple reported last week that they processed over two million pre-orders in just 24 hours when their online store started accepting orders for the iPhone 5. The device is the fastest selling iPhone Apple has ever released, and it is expected that …

Another Failure for Google in China, Music Service Shut Down

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO14 YEARS AGO

Google is notorious for shuttering services and products. Last year, they killed off more than 30 products and services and just this July, they put to rest five more. Don’t think Google is that cruel, they’re just shutting down products and services …

Mellisa Tolentino

Latest from Mellisa Tolentino

Nook Tablet Gears Up Video App to Compete with Amazon, Netflix

Nokia Launches New Budget Phones, Verizon Unlocks iPhone 5 Forever

Yellowgate is Back for the iPhone 5 (and More)

5 Ways to Boost Your Ego on LinkedIn

How to Mobilize India? Cheap Tablets.

Philippine Government Threatens To Curtail Internet Freedom

Apple Loses Multi-Touch Patent Case In Germany

iPhone 5 Sells Short Over Launch Weekend, Halves Expectations

Another Failure for Google in China, Music Service Shut Down

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