If you thought gaming phones had peaked with RGB fans and see-through backplates, Redmagic just held its beer. The company announced the global launch of its Golden Saga Limited Edition Collection, and it is exactly as over-the-top as it sounds.
193 Mbps, 10ms latency: DICT names Converge PH’s top broadband provider
We’re used to seeing telcos trade “Fastest Network” awards like Pokémon cards. Usually, these come from third-party firms like Ookla or Opensignal. But it hits a little different when the recognition comes directly from the Philippine government.
Apple overtakes Samsung: The top 5 smartphone brands of 2025
It’s official: 2025 wasn’t just another year for the smartphone industry; it was the year the leaderboard finally flipped. After years of trading blows, Apple has overtaken Samsung to become the No. 1 smartphone player globally for the full year of 2025.
SB19 returns as face of Redmi Note 15 Series. Here’s how to win signed units
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Xiaomi has found the perfect match in SB19, and it’s wisely keeping the winning partnership strong.
HONOR X9d 5G drops in PH at P17,999 with a Tesla Cybertruck raffle
HONOR is turning durability into a headline feature rather than a tired cliché. With the official Philippine debut of “The Toughest Phone,” the HONOR X9d 5G, Jan. 9, the company dropped the mic on the competition’s pricing strategies — and possibly on the concept of “sensible” giveaways.
POCO M8 Series: All-round entertainment deals start at $209 / P9,999
For years, the entertainment-focused POCO M lineup was the safe, budget-friendly choice you recommended to your parents or students who needed a reliable daily driver. But with today’s global launch of the POCO M8 Series, the Xiaomi subbrand looks like it’s tired of playing it safe.
realme returns to OPPO as subbrand; PH operations stay separate
View PostHONOR X9d 5G vs Tesla Cybertruck: Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto lead ‘ultimate’ durability test
If you thought HONOR Philippines was done teasing us with the HONOR X9d 5G‘s durability claims, think again. The company just kicked off the new year with what might be its most chaotic “torture test” to date.
realme 16 Pro Series 5G unveiled with periscope zoom, 200MP camera, 7,000mAh battery
If you’ve been waiting for the return of a dedicated zoom lens in realme‘s Number Series, the wait is finally over. The brand is kicking off 2026 with the launch of the realme 16 Pro Plus 5G and realme 16 Pro 5G in India, officially reintroducing the fan-favorite periscope telephoto shooter in the Pro Plus model.
HONOR Power2 launches with 10,080mAh battery in a slim phone
For years, the rule of smartphone physics was simple: If you wanted a battery bigger than 6,000mAh, you had to buy a “rugged” phone that looked like a power tool and weighed as much as a brick. Well, HONOR just broke that rule.
REDMI Note 15 Series global launch set for Jan 15
If you’ve been holding onto your wallet waiting for Xiaomi‘s next big midrange king, you can officially start the countdown. We’ve spotted the global launch date for the REDMI Note 15 Series, and it’s happening Jan. 15, 2026.
OPPO Reno15 F 5G debuts with 50MP ultrawide selfies, AI Portrait Glow, 7,000mAh battery
The Reno15 lineup has officially gone global, and while the Pro smartphones usually hog the spotlight, the OPPO Reno15 F 5G is making a loud argument for itself. It shows that the new F model is laser-focused on three specific things: superior selfies, smarter lighting, and battery life that just won’t quit.
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View PostYour late-night GrabFood cravings and GrabCar rides just helped build a classroom in Bicol
We often talk about “disruption” in the technology world as a purely digital phenomenon — upending how we commute, how we eat, or how we doomscroll. But it’s rare that we see that digital disruption manifest as something as analog as a concrete wall or a chalkboard.
OPPO PH 1.1 New Year Sale offers discounts up to P4,000, freebies
The gap between Christmas and New Year is a weird limbo. You’re either regretting the device you didn’t buy during 12.12, or you’re sitting on a pile of pamasko cash looking for a home.
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View Post8,300mAh HONOR X9d 5G coming to PH? Teasers suggest so
It’s becoming something of a January tradition in the local technology scene: As the calendar flips to January 1, and HONOR Philippines immediately starts throwing smartphones on the floor.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra official: 200MP zoom, 6,800mAh battery, and a direct shot at Apple
While most of the technology world was busy unwrapping gifts or arguing over holiday dinner, Xiaomi decided Christmas Day was the perfect time to announce its most aggressive smartphone yet. Meet the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.