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Grab to offer ride services at NAIA terminals

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Pretty soon, travelers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport won’t have to brave the crowds and the summer heat to call a cab or car service, if Grab has its way.

A spokesperson for the local airport authority said that airport officials and the app-based, ride-dispatch company are expected to reach an agreement that would allow Grab to operate at the country’s four airports starting March 14, effectively lifting the regulation that bars ride-hailing services from picking up and dropping off passengers at NAIA terminals.

Obviously, the agreement only applies to Grab, but it nonetheless sets a precedence for Uber to operate to and from local airports. Not to mention, it might result in more competitive fares between airport taxis and shuttles down the road. I probably don’t need to tell you how exorbitant transport fees can get.

A post from Top Gear Philippines’ Facebook page claimed that airport shuttle companies charged between P1,800 and P3,200 (roughly $39 and $69) for transportation from NAIA Terminal 2, which is ten times what you would expect to pay for a similar trip in a metered cab.

The development is another feather in Grab’s cap. Earlier this week, the company announced it has expanded its GrabTaxi service to Cagayan de Oro, allowing Kagay-anon commuters to book a cab using the Grab app. Cagayan de Oro is the seventh city in the Philippines to open the (passenger) doors to Grab, and joins Metro Manila, Baguio, Bacolod, Cebu, Davao, and Iloilo on its expansion list.

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Twitter is working on a way to hide the blue checkmark

May or may not launch

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March 25, 2023

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A year ago, Twitter’s blue checkmark was a coveted piece of online identity making. Now, the once-prestigious marker has grown into somewhat of a meme. The blue checkmark doesn’t mean the same as it did a year ago. Now, Twitter is reportedly developing a way to hide the checkmark from your profile.

Last year, Twitter announced a much easier way to get a blue checkmark for themselves. Soon after Elon Musk purchased the platform, Twitter Blue offered the badge with the monthly subscription price. Users who earned the old checkmark without paying for the subscription had their badges converted into yellow legacy checkmarks.

With the change, the value of a blue checkmark changed drastically. It become associated with a joke mocking users who paid for Twitter, an otherwise free-to-use platform.

Now, as spotted by notable app engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, Twitter is developing a way to hide the blue checkmark altogether. Currently, the development is still just a leak. It remains possible that the app will not launch the feature after all.

That said, after several months reinventing verification, the platform is still struggling for the perfect way to blend the old with the new. Right around the same time the leak popped up, they also officially announced that it will retire legacy checkmarks starting April 1.

SEE ALSO: Twitter promises encrypted DMs this month

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PayPal slowly rolls out passkey support for Android

Coming to the app soon

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March 25, 2023

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Big Tech has been pushing for an end to the password. However, the password-less future is taking a while to get off the ground. Only a few platforms can support passkeys. A big name is lending its hand to the technology, though. PayPal has announced that it is working on implementing passkeys for Android users.

Starting today, the digital payment platform is slowly rolling out support for the new security measure. With a passkey, users will no longer need a password or two-factor authentication. Instead, PayPal will install a passkey onto your device. That passkey will be exclusive to your devices. If PayPal recognizes the device you’re trying to log in from, then the platform will allow you in.

It’s not a grand rollout yet, though. PayPal will introduce the feature for mobile browsers first, rather than the app outright. Android users will need Chrome to access the feature. App integration will come in the future. In the meantime, Android users will start getting the feature from now throughout the year.

Passkeys are moving slowly across the tech space. Some time ago, Apple, Google, and Microsoft mutually pledged to help usher in the future of passkeys as a more secure alternative to passwords. Today, only a few platforms can support the technology. In a time when cybersecurity is quickly becoming a priority for everyone, the arrival of passkeys can’t come sooner.

SEE ALSO: Google Chrome can now go password-free

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Maya summer deals: Cashbacks, discounts, instant credit

Make the most out of digital banking

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March 23, 2023

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Maya is offering subscribers many ways to save this summer season by using the digital bank app.

Those who have not downloaded Maya yet will get a free Maya Card when they open an account and deposit PhP 1,000.

For cash ins and bank transfers, Maya helps people get rid of transaction fees and enjoy cashbacks.

Customers who cash in via InstaPay will get up to PhP 25 cashback. Those who use Maya Center, meanwhile, get a full cashback on their 1% cash in fee, capped at PhP 150. 

There’s also no cash in fee for linked banks and over-the-counter transactions up to PhP 8,000.

Need to pay for something but do not have enough funds at the moment? Maya may also be used to get instant credit of up to PhP 18,000 for eligible users.

Throughout summer, users should also be on the lookout for these exclusive deals:

  • Zalora: 20% off discount for new users, 18% off for existing users on purchases using Maya; 15% off on Michaela Bags
  • Robinsons Malls: Up to PhP 200 cashback using Maya QR, minimum spend PhP 1,000
  • SM Store: Raffle entry for every cash in or Maya QR scan-to-pay; prizes are PhP 3,000 Maya credits, Apple Airpods Pro 2, Apple iPhone 14
  • Boozy: PhP 150 off sitewide using promo code MAYA150 upon checkout
  • Airpaz: 3% discount on flight and hotel bookings using Maya, minimum spend PhP 1,600
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