HONOR is leaning hard into the dual-screen aesthetic. After days of leaks, the company has officially confirmed that the HONOR 700 Series will launch in China on Nov. 23. If the early teasers are anything to go by, the brand’s next-generation lineup is shaping up to be one of its most experimental releases of the year.
HUAWEI to launch new sub-brand OSTA, 6 years after selling HONOR
HUAWEI is officially launching its new sub-brand, OSTA, on Nov. 20, marking the technology giant’s first major return to the sub-brand strategy since it sold off HONOR in 2020.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Series gets PH launch date, brings smart ecosystem in tow
After seeing the sheer scale of Xiaomi‘s manufacturing ambitions at its Smart and EV factories in Beijing, China, last week, it is clear that the company no longer views itself as just a smartphone maker. The phones are merely the command center for a much larger “Human x Car x Home” ecosystem. That vision is about to hit local shores, as the Xiaomi 18 Pro Series finally has a Philippine launch date.
Anker PH’s 11.11 sale brings up to 20% off chargers, earbuds, smart home gear
The holiday retail machine is officially in overdrive, and if you haven’t started filling up your digital cart yet, Anker‘s 11.11 blowout is a solid excuse to start.
10 PH government agencies just reported data breaches to the NPC
It seems the Philippine government’s IT infrastructure is having a rough week. As of Nov. 10, the National Privacy Commission confirmed that it has received personal data breach notifications from 10 different government agencies.
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View PostInfinix XPAD 30 makes 11.11 PH debut with ₱9,149 early-bird starting price
The Infinix XPAD 30 Series is finally complete in the Philippines. Ahead of its official Nov. 11 launch to coincide with the 11.11 double-digit sales, the standard Infinix XPAD 30 has surfaced, sitting right in the middle of the brand’s growing tablet lineup.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Series global launch set for Nov. 17: Paris debut for world’s first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 phones
Xiaomi is keeping its foot on the gas. Fresh off our trip to Beijing, China, to tour the Xiaomi EV and smart factories, the company is already shifting the spotlight back to its mobile division, confirming a global launch date for its latest flagship lineup.
Smart Infinity launches PureVoice AI-powered noise cancellation for voice calls
Whether you’re taking an important business call while navigating Metro Manila traffic or catching up with loved ones from a busy restaurant, background noise can easily get in the way of a good conversation. Smart Communications, through its premium postpaid brand Smart Infinity, aims to change that with PureVoice. It’s an AI-powered feature that filters out ambient noise during regular voice calls, helping members enjoy clearer conversations wherever they are.
REDMAGIC 12 Pro with 8,400mAh battery, 185Hz display goes global from $949
REDMAGIC is throwing down the gauntlet again. The REDMAGIC 12 Pro officially launched globally today, Nov. 3, and its spec sheet reads less like that of a smartphone and more like a portable supercomputer. In a mobile gaming landscape where demanding titles can push devices to their limits, squeezing an 8,400mAh battery into an 8.55mm-thin chassis — and pairing it with a super-fast 185Hz display — feels like exactly the kind of overkill we love to see.
DepEd scores 172,654 MacBook Neos for teachers at ₱43K each, with 5-year warranty
The days of Philippine public school teachers footing the bill for their own classroom laptops are getting a Silicon Valley-sized upgrade. In a landmark move for the country’s education sector, the Department of Education (DepEd) is rolling out more than 172,000 Apple MacBook Neo units to educators and administrative staff nationwide, marking a significant leap forward in modernizing the tools used for teaching and school operations.
vivo V80 now up for preorder in PH; pricing, promos revealed
The vivo V80 has officially arrived in the Philippines, putting ZEISS-powered portrait photography, eye-catching design, and premium hardware in the spotlight.
Apple’s new MacBook Pro brings touchscreens — and a $14,549 / ₱1,050,810 max price
For years, the idea of a touchscreen MacBook was Apple‘s ultimate forbidden fruit. Not anymore. The Cupertino giant has officially unveiled the all-new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, a machine that finally brings the hands-on fluidity of an iPad to the raw, uncompromising power of a Mac.
Apple brings M6 chip to 14-inch MacBook Pro, 24-inch iMac
The M6 chip is breathing new life into Apple‘s Mac lineup. After weeks of anticipation, Apple has taken the wraps off its updated 14-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac, supercharging both machines with its latest silicon for significant performance gains, enhanced on-device AI capabilities, and some long-overdue quality-of-life upgrades.
OPPO A7 Pro 5G coming soon to PH with 8,000mAh battery, rugged build, AI photo tools
OPPO is looking to outlast the usual upgrade cycle with the upcoming OPPO A7 Pro 5G. Set to arrive soon in the Philippines, the phone isn’t just banking on an oversized 8,000mAh battery for multiday endurance. According to the company, the cell is engineered to maintain its performance for up to six years.
Apple finally gives the iPad mini an OLED display, serious A20 Pro muscle, and water resistance
The smallest tablet in Apple‘s lineup is no longer the neglected middle child. After years of incremental bumps, the iPad mini has finally received the overhaul we’ve been waiting for, swapping its aging LCD for a vibrant 8.5-inch OLED screen, squeezing in the A20 Pro chip, and adding water resistance for the very first time.
Billease Deals opens to web users with 0% seller fees, buy-now-pay-later shopping
Selling stuff online in the Philippines usually means handing over a hefty chunk of your revenue to the platform. Between commissions, payment processing fees, and the need to buy ads just to stay visible, brands can lose up to 20% of every sale. Billease is looking to break that costly cycle with Billease Deals, a marketplace that’s now stepping out of its dedicated app and onto the open web.
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View PostHONOR WIN 2, WIN RT 2, WIN Turbo 2 launch with up to 12,070mAh batteries
HONOR is going big on mobile gaming with three new smartphones in China: the HONOR WIN 2, WIN RT 2, and WIN Turbo 2. The lineup combines high-refresh-rate displays, powerful Snapdragon processors, and batteries that go beyond 10,000mAh. Leading the charge is the WIN 2, which features a dual-fan cooling system that the company claims can lower temperatures by up to 14.4°C.
OPPO Find X10 Series lands in PH with up to 3 200MP cameras. See prices, preorder deals here
Megapixel wars can feel like an endless marketing game, but every once in a while, a smartphone maker comes along with a good reason to keep counting. The OPPO Find X9 Ultra impressed us with its photographic prowess, and now, the newly launched OPPO Find X10 Series is raising the stakes with a camera setup that looks even more ambitious.