Transsion Holdings is currently running away with the Philippine smartphone market, but the real question is how much you’re about to pay for your next upgrade.
Apple sets stage for Sept. 9 with foldable, iPhone 18 Pro, and new wearables expected
Apple has finally put a date on the mystery. The technology giant’s next major hardware event is officially happening on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific time, bearing the cryptic tagline “Surprise and shine.” For the sleep-deprived faithful in the Philippines, that translates to brewing a strong pot of coffee for a 1 a.m. stream on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The company’s invite shows a shimmering, iridescent logo that leaves plenty to the imagination.
Apple’s 2026 Mac mini and Mac Studio: Big on AI, bigger on price
Apple has refreshed its desktop lineup with a new Mac mini powered by the all-new M6 and the M5 Pro, alongside a Mac Studio equipped with the M5 Max and the new M5 Ultra chipset. The common thread is hard to miss: Apple is betting big on running increasingly demanding AI workloads directly on your desk, rather than sending everything to the cloud.
POCO F9 Ultra, F9 Pro global launch set for Sept. 1
POCO is moving fast this year. The Xiaomi sub-brand has confirmed that the POCO F9 Series will make its global debut on Sept. 1, with the company positioning its latest flagships squarely around performance.
HONOR Magic V6 now up for preorder in PH at ₱119,999, includes free Pad X8b worth ₱12,999
The wait is over. The ultra-premium foldable that survived our chaotic, multi-country flight reroute earlier this year — and “pulled” an airplane during HONOR‘s local teaser campaign — finally has an official price tag in the Philippines.
Qualcomm’s Sept 22 launch teaser hints at 2-chip Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 lineup
Qualcomm is making its next flagship smartphone chip reveal a little less mysterious — but only a little. The company has teased “Dual 8 Elites” ahead of Snapdragon Summit 2026, confirming that two new high-end Snapdragon chipsets are coming on Sept. 22.
Apple AirPods with cameras could be company’s next big AI move
Apple may have just given us a surprisingly clear look at its next big AirPods experiment — and it has little to do with better sound.
realme 16T 5G with 8,000mAh battery gets Aug. 28 PH launch date
Running out of battery at the worst possible moment is a modern-day headache. Enter realme‘s latest gambit to keep you untethered from the wall outlet: the realme 16T 5G.
REDMI Note 17 Series launches globally Aug. 27, with Pro Max packing 10,000mAh battery
Xiaomi is officially done playing it safe with midrange battery life. The upcoming REDMI Note 17 Series is scheduled for a global launch on Aug. 27, and it is bringing a staggering power cell along for the ride. This launch builds on huge momentum for the brand, which recently celebrated a major milestone: over 500 million REDMI Note devices shipped worldwide.
Digital Walker turns 20 with 4-day celebration at Glorietta
Digital Walker is turning 20, and it’s marking the milestone with a four-day celebration that looks as much toward the future as it does back at the past.
Infinix PH brings GT 50 Pro, GT Verse to Blood Strike Assault
The Philippines’ competitive gaming scene is getting another hardware-heavy weekend as Infinix joins Blood Strike Assault as the tournament’s official smartphone partner.
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G launches with dual gaming chips, $480 starting price
TECNO is back at it again, blurring the line between budget and flagship with the newly minted TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G. Instead of leading with standard spec bumps, the brand is pushing a serious gaming and durability agenda, headlined by dual gaming chipsets, a high-end Sony camera, and the kind of water resistance usually reserved for rugged phones.
HONOR Magic9 Series debuts Sept. 28 with major ARRI camera tech upgrade
The smartphone camera wars are getting a cinematic upgrade. HONOR has officially locked in Sept. 28 for the launch of the HONOR Magic9 Series in China, and early details paint a picture of a flagship leaning heavily into mobile filmmaking and high-end photography.
HONOR Robot Phone with built-in gimbal launches globally, and it’s coming to PH
The HONOR Robot Phone is no longer just a concept.
HONOR Magic V6 launches in PH on Aug. 24 (Update: We pulled a plane with it!)
View PostiPhone users spend 40% more on microdramas than Android users, Omdia finds
If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or Facebook recently, you’ve undoubtedly been hit by a targeted ad for a microdrama. You know the ones: addictive, bite-sized episodes about secret billionaires, werewolf alphas, or elaborate revenge plots.
HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max arrives in PH with ₱39,595 in preorder freebies
HUAWEI is bringing its latest high-end tablet, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max, to the Philippines. Billed as a 4-in-1 workhorse for professionals and creatives, the device leans hard into the laptop replacement category, with the brand touting it as the thinnest and lightest 13-inch-plus PC-level productivity tablet available.
HONOR PH’s next launch is a foldable. Could it be the Magic V6?
HONOR Philippines is officially revving up its hype machine. The company recently dropped a teaser for an upcoming ultra-premium foldable device that it claims will challenge expectations in the space. While HONOR is carefully avoiding dropping an actual name in its press materials — instead leaning on phrases like “meaningful innovation” and “sophisticated craftsmanship” — we can make a guess about what is actually unfolding here.
HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max, Pura 90s Pro priced from ₱54,999 in PH
If you’ve been waiting to see how much HUAWEI‘s newest 5G flagships will set you back in the Philippines, the wait is over. The HUAWEI Pura 90s Series officially starts at ₱54,999 (roughly $948), with preorders kicking off today, Aug. 7, through Aug. 19.
OPPO 8.8 sale drops device prices by up to ₱10,000 (and you could win a DJI gimbal)
If you’re in the market for a new daily driver, a tablet for work, or a pair of wireless earbuds, you might want to hold off on paying full retail price. OPPO Philippines is running its 8.8 Sale until Aug. 11, offering substantial discounts and freebies across its current hardware lineup.