Smartphone launches are often a predictable barrage of megapixel counts, processor clock speeds, and benchmarking charts. But TECNO took a decidedly different route for the CAMON Slim 5G’s Philippine debut. It transformed a standard tech presentation into a visual story that felt like stepping straight into a fashion editorial.
HONOR 600S arrives in PH with 8,100mAh battery, early-bird pricing from ₱15,799
HONOR has been steadily carving out a niche in the Philippines with models built to take a beating, and its latest release, the HONOR 600S, pushes that formula further. Officially launched in the country, the midrange phone pairs an 8,100mAh battery with a rugged build that seems designed for people who would rather not treat their smartphone like a fragile piece of glass.
NTC proposes tighter rules for secondhand, refurbished phones
Buying a used phone in the Philippines can sometimes feel like buying a secondhand car without getting to look under the hood. You check the screen. You test the cameras. You peek at the battery health. Maybe you punch in the IMEI number and ask the seller, “Boss, sure ka bang wala itong problema?” (“Boss, are you sure this doesn’t have any issues?”)
HONOR is dangling a ₱1M shopping spree for HONOR 600S 5G preorders
If you’ve been eyeing the HONOR 600S 5G ahead of its Philippine debut, HONOR just gave you a pretty compelling reason to stop lurking.
HONOR Magic9 Series debuts with 200MP cameras, ARRI imaging, up to 11,000mAh batteries
HONOR isn’t pulling any punches to close out 2026. The company just dropped a trio of new flagship smartphones in China: the HONOR Magic9, the HONOR Magic9 Super Edition, and the heavyweight of the group, the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max.
Yashica teases Y16 Pocket Camera, a 12MP digital nod to a 1959 classic
Nostalgia remains a powerful force in the camera world, and Yashica is expertly tapping into its rich archives to bring its beloved classics back to life. Hot on the heels of the viral FUNtastic keychain camera craze, the historic imaging brand is now dipping back into its mid-century archives for the upcoming Yashica Y16 Pocket Camera, a 12-megapixel digital reimagining of a very niche 16mm film shooter from 1959.
Yashica expands FUNtastic Keychain Camera lineup with 4 new designs
The things we choose to carry say a lot about us, and right now, the internet is obsessed with clipping cameras to their bags that purposefully take low-fidelity photos.
XPENG launches in PH with 6-variant X9, L03 lineup starting at ₱1.548M
XPENG has officially arrived in the Philippines — and it brought more than just two cars to the party.
iPhone 18 Pro models, iPhone Duo finally have PH release dates
The wait is over, folks. Weeks after Apple‘s global launch, the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the company’s first foldable are finally getting their Philippine debut.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Series debuts as world’s first with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips
Xiaomi has wasted no time putting Qualcomm’s newest smartphone silicon to work.
OPPO Find X10 Series just dropped in China — and Europe is already taking blind preorders
If you thought the megapixel wars were over, OPPO would like a word. The company has officially launched the OPPO Find X10 Series in China, introducing three new smartphones: the flagship OPPO Find X10 Pro Max, the mid-tier OPPO Find X10, and the budget-friendly OPPO Find X10 E.
AUKEY Power Rush: Get a free power bank on Sept. 26 — if you beat the line
Anyone who has watched a laptop battery tick down to 4% while working out of a packed café knows the sinking feeling of scanning the walls only to find every outlet taken. High-output battery packs used to be heavy, specialized gear relegated to video crews and field engineers. Today, with power-hungry silicon inside our phones, handheld consoles, and work machines, carry-on power is standard everyday carry.
DICT’s new dashboard lets you check free Wi-Fi sites across PH
We’ve all been there: staring at a smartphone in a public plaza, technically connected to a free government network, but unable to load a single webpage. Now, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is giving Filipinos a way to see what’s happening with the Philippines’ public Wi-Fi network.
The 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.
Globe 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.
MediaTek 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.
ColorOS 17 brings Android 17 to OPPO, OnePlus, realme devices
ColorOS 17 is here, and it is doing far more than slapping a fresh coat of paint onto Android 17. OPPO‘s latest major software release is staging a major overhaul across design, performance, and on-device artificial intelligence — and it is pulling OnePlus and realme along for the ride.
A 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.
Mastercard 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.
HUAWEI, 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.