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View PostThe mystery is over: HONOR 600S 5G launches in PH on Oct. 1
After dropping a teaser last week that left us guessing if we were looking at the imminent launch of an HONOR 600S or perhaps an HONOR 600 Smart, the suspense is finally over. That stylistic choice did indeed point toward an “S” moniker, and the HONOR 600S 5G is officially making its Philippine debut on Oct. 1.
Read MoreGlobe AT HOME’s upgraded GFiber lineup brings Wi-Fi 7, AI-powered modems, more perks
For Filipino households, “good internet” can mean different things. It might be enough bandwidth for a work-from-home setup, a Netflix session in the living room, a gaming marathon, or simply a house full of phones, laptops, and smart devices fighting for Wi-Fi.
Read MoreMediaTek Dimensity 9600M puts new AI spin on proven hardware
MediaTek just introduced the Dimensity 9600M, keeping much of the hardware familiar while changing what the chip can do with AI. It builds on the foundation of the Dimensity 9500, but adds newer AI and system-management tools that give the platform a fresh role in the company’s flagship lineup.
Read MoreA third HONOR 600 Series phone is coming to the Philippines
Just when you thought HONOR Philippines was done rolling out its current generation of content-focused smartphones, the company is back with a fresh promotional campaign that leaves little to the imagination. HONOR recently dropped a teaser image for the HONOR 600 Series, confirming that a third device is about to join the lineup.
Read MoreMastercard Wallet Pay aims to turn GCash, other e-wallets into global passports
For millions of Filipinos, paying via e-wallet is a daily reflex, but using that same digital balance seamlessly outside the country has historically been a fragmented experience. Mastercard is aiming to solve this backend plumbing issue with the launch of Mastercard Wallet Pay, a global portfolio of solutions designed to foster interoperability and innovation for digital wallets across contactless (NFC) payments, QR codes, and online transactions.
Read MoreHUAWEI, Apple lead shrinking global smartwatch market in Q2 2026 — Counterpoint
The global smartwatch market has hit a wall. Worldwide shipments fell 4% in the second quarter of 2026, marking the first year-over-year decline in a year and suggesting that consumers are becoming reluctant to upgrade for yet another collection of incremental wrist-tech improvements.
Read MoreDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed mobile port launches on Android, iOS
Smartphone gamers are getting another console hit to add to their backlogs. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is now available on Android and iOS. It joins an increasingly crowded roster of mobile ports alongside the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot, Red Dead Redemption, and Dave the Diver, which we just wrote about.
Read MoreDave the Diver mobile port makes a splash on Android and iOS
Dave the Diver has finally made the jump to smartphones. Originally launched on PC and consoles back in 2023, Mintrocket’s highly acclaimed indie hit is now available on Android and iOS.
Read MoreHONOR Pad X9b Max lands in PH with 13-inch IMAX Enhanced display
Fresh off its global debut, the huge HONOR Pad X9b Max has officially touched down in the Philippines. The company’s latest tablet targets professionals and content junkies looking for an oversized screen.
Read MoreHUAWEI FreeClip 2 now available in Berry Purple in PH
HUAWEI Philippines’ open-ear audio lineup is getting a little more colorful. The company has announced that the HUAWEI FreeClip 2, the C-bridge earbuds we reviewed earlier this year, is now available in Berry Purple.
Read MoreGoogle Maps brings Ask Maps to PH, where rainy-day routes can get complicated
Rainy season in the Philippines comes with a familiar set of questions: Is that road flooded? Is my usual route still passable? And if I’m already stuck somewhere, where can I eat without getting soaked?
Read MoreREDMI Note 17 Series arrives in PH, led by 10,000mAh Pro Max 5G
Xiaomi is going all-in on sheer endurance with its latest release. The REDMI Note 17 Series has officially landed in the Philippines, bringing four new smartphones to the local market. Leading the charge is the lineup’s very first Pro Max entry — the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G, which we just reviewed — a device that crams a huge 10,000mAh battery into a surprisingly manageable chassis.
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