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.
HUAWEI nova 16s Series arrives in PH with AI selfies in focus. Watch our feature video
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.
HONOR Play 10 arrives in PH for ₱6,999 with 5,000mAh battery, 90Hz display
Not everyone needs a phone that can shoot 4K video, run demanding games, or juggle a dozen apps at once. Sometimes, a reliable unit for messaging, scrolling through TikTok, and watching videos is more than enough. That’s the audience HONOR is targeting with its latest budget offering, the HONOR Play 10, which has officially arrived in the Philippines for ₱6,999 (roughly $111).
GrabCar Group Ride now offers automatic fare splitting, up to 50% savings per passenger
Having covered Grab‘s regional tech showcases over the past two years, most recently its AI-heavy GrabX summit in Indonesia, it’s easy to focus on the super-app’s latest tech innovations. But sometimes, the most useful updates solve simpler, everyday hassles — like figuring out who owes how much after a late-night ride home with friends.
Yashica Y16 launches with 12MP sensor, retro looks, $119 price tag
A month after we gave you a sneak peek at Yashica‘s latest retro revival, the veil is finally off. The new Yashica Y16 Pocket Camera has officially launched, bringing the unmistakable charm of the company’s 1959 subminiature 16mm film shooter straight into the digital age.
Fujifilm Instax Pal 2, Link Wide 2 launch in PH with prices starting at ₱10,599
Fujifilm is giving photo lovers in the Philippines two new ways to bring their favorite moments out of the screen. The Instax Pal 2 is a pocket-sized digital camera designed for spontaneous snapshots, while the Instax Link Wide 2 turns photos from your phone into physical prints. Both devices are now available locally, with the Pal 2 priced at ₱10,599 (roughly $168) and the Link Wide 2 at ₱10,999 ($175).
REDMI 17 5G, REDMI 17 4G land in PH with 7,500mAh batteries for under ₱15,000
Metro Manila traffic has a way of draining your smartphone’s battery just as quickly as it drains your patience. Xiaomi is looking to make those long commutes a little less stressful with the local launch of the REDMI 17 4G and REDMI 17 5G in the Philippines. Both phones pack a 7,500mAh battery, putting battery life front and center in the sub-₱15,000 (sub-$238 approximately) segment.
HONOR’s Android 17 update is going global: Here is the full MagicOS 11 list
HONOR‘s MagicOS 11 update is officially going global, bringing its Android 17-based overhaul to a range of international devices.
Tesla Roadster reservations open in PH; Thrust variant requires ₱17.5M upfront
The long wait is finally over, or at least the wait to start waiting is over. After years of delays, the second-generation Tesla Roadster is officially making its way to the Philippines. But before you start imagining yourself cruising down the Skyway in an electric hypercar, you’ll need a substantial budget just to secure a reservation.
Home Credit offers zero-down payment, 0% interest deals for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple‘s latest flagships are officially available in the Philippines starting today, Oct. 16, and Home Credit is making the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max easier to own with its Double Zero financing promo, which lets qualified buyers take home either device without paying a single peso upfront.
Best-performing Android phones and tablets in September 2026
September 2026 has raised the bar for Android device performance. Proprietary silicon is challenging established chipmakers, flagship devices are approaching the 5-million-point milestone, and MediaTek is dominating the sub-flagship segment. For anyone planning a hardware upgrade ahead of the holiday season, here’s a closer look at how the top-performing Android smartphones and tablets rank in Antutu’s latest benchmark data for devices released in China.