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.
Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera for the Kodak Charmera era, coming soon to PH
The tiny-camera comeback is getting a little more serious. Fujifilm has unveiled the Instax Pal 2, a palm-sized digital camera that takes the pocketable appeal of the original Pal and adds something its predecessor lacked: a proper screen and viewfinder.
ShopeeFood finally goes live in PH — but you might not see it just yet
If you’ve been opening the Shopee app strictly for flash sales and late-night checkout sprees, you might want to take a closer look. ShopeeFood is now rolling out in the Philippines, with the service initially available to a limited number of users in Metro Manila.
HUAWEI FreeClip 2 now available in Berry Purple in PH
HUAWEI Philippines’ open-ear audio lineup is getting a little more colorful. The company has announced that the HUAWEI FreeClip 2, the C-bridge earbuds we reviewed earlier this year, is now available in Berry Purple.
Google Maps brings Ask Maps to PH, where rainy-day routes can get complicated
Rainy season in the Philippines comes with a familiar set of questions: Is that road flooded? Is my usual route still passable? And if I’m already stuck somewhere, where can I eat without getting soaked?
REDMI Note 17 Series arrives in PH, led by 10,000mAh Pro Max 5G
Xiaomi is going all-in on sheer endurance with its latest release. The REDMI Note 17 Series has officially landed in the Philippines, bringing four new smartphones to the local market. Leading the charge is the lineup’s very first Pro Max entry — the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G, which we just reviewed — a device that crams a huge 10,000mAh battery into a surprisingly manageable chassis.
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View PostOPPO Find X10 Series debuts Sept. 22 with Watch S2, Enco X4
OPPO has finally put a date on the OPPO Find X10 Series. The company’s next flagship phones will launch Sept. 22 in China, and they won’t be coming alone: The Watch S2 and Enco X4 are also joining the event.
Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and AirPods 5: Everything you need to know
The iPhone may have stolen the spotlight at Apple‘s September event, but some of the company’s more interesting updates landed on the wrist — and in your ears.
HUAWEI prices MatePad Air 2026 at ₱59,999 for early buyers in PH
HUAWEI is making an unapologetic play for your mobile workspace, and it is putting a serious deal on the table to get your attention. Starting today until Sept. 17, the HUAWEI MatePad Air 2026 is available for preorder in the Philippines at an early-bird rate of ₱59,999 (roughly $958), down from its standard ₱64,999 ($1,038) price tag.
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View PostApple quietly raises prices for iPhone 17, 17e, 16, and iPhone Air
Just when you thought it was safe to check your bank account after the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo announcements, Apple is pulling a fast one on bargain hunters. Instead of the traditional price cut we expect when a new generation drops, the company is quietly doing the exact opposite.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start at $1,099 / ₱94,990 — and the camera is finally getting serious
Straight out of Cupertino, California, Apple just dropped the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max alongside its first foldable, the iPhone Duo. This year, it’s all about giving you actual pro-level camera controls and enough storage to hold a lifetime of 4K video. If you’ve been holding out for a major leap, the new A20 Pro chip and a true variable aperture on the 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera might just be the reason to finally upgrade.
XPENG sets Sept. 25 PH launch with X9, L03 presales amid global humanoid robot push
XPENG‘s long-awaited Philippine debut finally has a date. The Chinese mobility company is officially bringing its smart electric vehicles to the country on Sept. 25. Headlining the launch are two models: the XPENG X9, an ultra-intelligent flagship seven-seater MPV, and the XPENG L03, a next-generation AI SUV coupé.
Anker soundcore’s 9.9 deals in PH come with freebies you’ll actually want
It’s already pushing 4 p.m. on Sept. 9, but if you thought you missed the boat on today’s sales in the Philippines, don’t panic — you still have time to take advantage of some worthwhile deals even after midnight. The tricky part? Cutting through inflated “discounts” and pointless bundle fillers to find deals that are actually worth your money. But Anker soundcore is dropping some serious hardware deals across Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop, and it’s backing them up with freebie add-ons that make sense.
HUAWEI Pura X View: World’s first wide nonfoldable phone starts at $894
If you’ve ever looked at a foldable phone and thought you only really wanted the wide cover screen without the fragile hinge, the newly launched HUAWEI Pura X View is exactly the unit you’ve been waiting for.
Infinix XPAD 30 Pro gets ₱12,999 promo price ahead of PH launch
Infinix Philippines isn’t pretending its newest release is a laptop replacement; the Infinix XPAD 30 Pro is built almost entirely for marathon streaming and competitive gaming, , and we now know how much it will cost.