Having covered Grab‘s regional tech showcases over the past two years, most recently its AI-heavy GrabX summit in Indonesia, it’s easy to focus on the super-app’s latest tech innovations. But sometimes, the most useful updates solve simpler, everyday hassles — like figuring out who owes how much after a late-night ride home with friends.
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A month after we gave you a sneak peek at Yashica‘s latest retro revival, the veil is finally off. The new Yashica Y16 Pocket Camera has officially launched, bringing the unmistakable charm of the company’s 1959 subminiature 16mm film shooter straight into the digital age.
Read MoreFujifilm Instax Pal 2, Link Wide 2 launch in PH with prices starting at ₱10,599
Fujifilm is giving photo lovers in the Philippines two new ways to bring their favorite moments out of the screen. The Instax Pal 2 is a pocket-sized digital camera designed for spontaneous snapshots, while the Instax Link Wide 2 turns photos from your phone into physical prints. Both devices are now available locally, with the Pal 2 priced at ₱10,599 (roughly $168) and the Link Wide 2 at ₱10,999 ($175).
Read MoreREDMI 17 5G, REDMI 17 4G land in PH with 7,500mAh batteries for under ₱15,000
Metro Manila traffic has a way of draining your smartphone’s battery just as quickly as it drains your patience. Xiaomi is looking to make those long commutes a little less stressful with the local launch of the REDMI 17 4G and REDMI 17 5G in the Philippines. Both phones pack a 7,500mAh battery, putting battery life front and center in the sub-₱15,000 (sub-$238 approximately) segment.
Read MoreTesla Roadster reservations open in PH; Thrust variant requires ₱17.5M upfront
The long wait is finally over, or at least the wait to start waiting is over. After years of delays, the second-generation Tesla Roadster is officially making its way to the Philippines. But before you start imagining yourself cruising down the Skyway in an electric hypercar, you’ll need a substantial budget just to secure a reservation.
Read MoreHome Credit offers zero-down payment, 0% interest deals for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple‘s latest flagships are officially available in the Philippines starting today, Oct. 16, and Home Credit is making the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max easier to own with its Double Zero financing promo, which lets qualified buyers take home either device without paying a single peso upfront.
Read MoreBest-performing Android phones and tablets in September 2026
September 2026 has raised the bar for Android device performance. Proprietary silicon is challenging established chipmakers, flagship devices are approaching the 5-million-point milestone, and MediaTek is dominating the sub-flagship segment. For anyone planning a hardware upgrade ahead of the holiday season, here’s a closer look at how the top-performing Android smartphones and tablets rank in Antutu’s latest benchmark data for devices released in China.
Read MoreInfinix XEnergy L1000, S320 bring affordable backup power to PH
We already knew Infinix was gearing up to launch its first portable power stations in the Philippines, but the company has now revealed the full details. The Transsion subsidiary is officially bringing the Infinix XEnergy L1000 and Infinix XEnergy S320 to the local market, complete with specifications and introductory prices aimed at keeping essential devices running during brownouts and powering off-grid adventures.
Read MoreTECNO CAMON Slim 5G preorders close Oct. 15 with free MagBadge, discounts
If you’ve been eyeing the TECNO CAMON Slim 5G since we first broke down its Philippine pricing, consider this your final boarding call. The preorder window for the ultra-thin 5G phone closes on Oct. 15, and TECNO is throwing in enough freebies to make the early commitment worthwhile.
Read MoreOPPO confirms ColorOS 17, Find X10 Series global launch dates
OPPO is gearing up for a busy October, with two major launches set to spotlight its latest software and flagship hardware. The company has confirmed the global unveiling dates for ColorOS 17 and the OPPO Find X10 Series, with the software debuting first on Oct. 13, followed by the flagship smartphones on Oct. 21.
Read MoreMonster Hunter Rise has shadow-dropped on Netflix, and it’s a big win for mobile gamers
It’s an exciting time to be a mobile gamer. Not only are we seeing a wave of major console and PC ports making the jump to our phones — with titles like Sifu, Dungeon Crawlers, and Saints Row: The Third slated for later this month — but Netflix has just done it again.
Read MoreVampire Crawlers brings chaotic deckbuilding to Android, iOS on Oct. 12
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