Sol

A serial writer who likes discussing anything, Solon Harmony B Dolor – or just Sol or Harmony to his friends and acquaintances – has a special interest in tech particularly because he’s a follower and admirer of the field himself. Currently just about to finish his English and Journalism degree at the University of the Philippines Diliman, his friends also consider him as the go-to guy for any news in the tech industry. Writing for Appsplit, Sol seeks to bring insightful and hopefully sometimes funny posts to keep our loved readers informed and entertained. Follow him on Twitter at @solonharmony

The Power Of The Crowd – Crowdfunding Infographic

The power of the crowd is an amazing thing. It can overthrow governments or make a world of difference for a community. If you are a small business owner or an enterprising individual, it can become the cornerstone of your success. Evolving from microfinance, microlending, and peer-to-peer lendin Read More...

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Vevue uses crowdsourcing to bring Street View to life with Google Glass

When Thomas Olson moved from New York City to California a couple of years ago, he made it a point to regularly take walks along Brighton Beach and the trails near Capitola. He fell in love with the scenery which he describes as “incredible” and began taking videos of his walks and sharing th Read More...

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The 3 Main Things Every Crowdsourcing Campaign Starter Should Think About

Crowdsourcing is great way to make your brilliant idea a reality. We here at Appsplit could go on all day talking about considerations crowdsourcing campaign starters should think about in order for their Read More...

Google Is The Place To Be Pay-Wise If You’re A Software Engineer

If you’re a software engineer, Google is the place to be if you want to be more likely to receive a higher pay than your peers. That’s according to a study done by Glassdoor, a website that specializes in job listing and information. The study rev Read More...

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HTC J Butterfly Is World’s First Full-HD Display Smartphone

HTC is now the proud holder of the title of being the first smartphone maker to officially announce and likely the first to release a 1080p full-HD-screened smartphone with the announcement of the HTC J Butterfly for the Japanese market. The HTC BJ Butterfly has the right Read More...

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Here’s Why There’s An iPhone 5 Shortage

There is currently an iPhone 5 shortage around the world. That’s not surprising considering that IT IS an iPhone. Apple, which has been on a hot streak since it launched the iPod in 2001, says that the iPhone 5 is a major success with the smartphone becoming its fastest Read More...

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EPEAT Green Registry Certifies MacBook Air, Other Ultrabooks

The EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) has certified the MacBook Air and rival Ultrabooks from Lenovo, Samsung and Toshiba as devices which pass its “stringent” criteria for certification under its green registry. In a press release, EPEAT said t Read More...

Chinese Company Will Make Computers In The US

Apple has long been criticized for employing cheap labor from other parts of the world. The most popular of countries which has this economic advantage is China, a country which hasn’t exactly been lauded for its exemplary work conditions and high pay. Other American co Read More...

Apple Can’t Hide How Profitable The iPhone Is Anymore

US District Judge Lucy Koh is telling Apple it must disclose exactly how much money it makes on each iPhone and that Apple must comply. That is, if Apple still wants the Read More...

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iPad Mini Rumor Roundup: What Is Out There

The rumor mill is churning out rumor after rumor at full speed about Apple’s purported smaller iPad. Indeed, even some friends who do not follow the latest developments in the tech industry have asked me when the iPad Mini might come out. That, of course, still isn’t Read More...

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