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.
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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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View PostDiablo 5 is coming in 2029: Everything we know so far
In a surprise reveal at BlizzCon this weekend, Blizzard Entertainment confirmed that Diablo 5 is officially in development and targeting a “spring 2029” release. That said, this might be bad news for players still on the fence about investing time and money into Diablo 4. But considering fans waited an agonizing 11 years between the third and fourth games, getting a sequel this quickly is probably great news.
Read MoreHUAWEI prices MatePad Air 2026 at ₱59,999 for early buyers in PH
HUAWEI is making an unapologetic play for your mobile workspace, and it is putting a serious deal on the table to get your attention. Starting today until Sept. 17, the HUAWEI MatePad Air 2026 is available for preorder in the Philippines at an early-bird rate of ₱59,999 (roughly $958), down from its standard ₱64,999 ($1,038) price tag.
Read MoreApple quietly raises prices for iPhone 17, 17e, 16, and iPhone Air
Just when you thought it was safe to check your bank account after the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo announcements, Apple is pulling a fast one on bargain hunters. Instead of the traditional price cut we expect when a new generation drops, the company is quietly doing the exact opposite.
Read MoreiPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start at $1,099 / ₱94,990 — and the camera is finally getting serious
Straight out of Cupertino, California, Apple just dropped the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max alongside its first foldable, the iPhone Duo. This year, it’s all about giving you actual pro-level camera controls and enough storage to hold a lifetime of 4K video. If you’ve been holding out for a major leap, the new A20 Pro chip and a true variable aperture on the 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera might just be the reason to finally upgrade.
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