Small tablets are a rare breed these days, with most manufacturers pushing large, laptop-sized screens. But HUAWEI is betting big on the compact form factor. The HUAWEI MatePad Mini is now officially up for preorder in the Philippines, targeting creatives and on-the-go professionals who want power without the bulk.
Best-performing Android phones and tablets in June 2026
Mobile performance isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Antutu’s June 2026 benchmark data shows that even as we cross the midyear mark, the race for Android supremacy is shifting from raw horsepower to smart optimization. Hitting 4 million points is no longer a headline milestone, but simply the baseline for entry into the flagship tier — and the competition is only getting sharper.
Snapdragon Summit 2026 dates confirmed; Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Series expected
Qualcomm is heading back to Hawaii. The chipmaker has officially set the dates for its annual Snapdragon Summit: Sept. 22 to 24 in Maui. And while the tropical backdrop is a tradition, the silicon expected to take center stage — the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro — represents a significant leap forward for the Android ecosystem.
BPI makes InstaPay, PESONet transfers free forever
Many Philippine digital banking users are familiar with the modest ₱15–₱25 fee on some InstaPay transfers. While small, that charge has prompted customers to explore more convenient and cost‑effective ways to move money.
OPPO Reno16 Series goes global with 4 models, magnetic camera screen
Remember those cryptic purple question marks and Babymonster teasers OPPO posted last week? The other shoe has officially dropped. The company has begun the global rollout of the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G across select international markets, bringing a four-smartphone lineup to the table.
Apple increases Mac, iPad prices in PH. Here’s the new price list
If you were saving up for a brand-new MacBook or an iPad, your financial roadmap just got derailed — aggressively.
GTA 6 price revealed alongside digital-only, single-player launch details
Now that we have the official cover art and preorder dates locked in, Rockstar Games has finally answered the other multibillion-dollar question: How much is Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) actually going to cost?
TECNO CAMON Slim debuts with 6.39mm profile, art‑inspired mini-LED design
Smartphone physics usually means trade‑offs: razor‑thin design kills battery, marathon endurance makes a brick. The TECNO CAMON Slim breaks that rule.
HUAWEI WATCH KIDS X1 goes up for ₱13,999 early-bird promo ahead of June 30 PH launch
When HUAWEI took over Bangkok last May for its Now Is Your Spark global launch, attendees expected devices like the sleek HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 to dominate the conversation. Instead, the undeniable breakout star of the show was a gadget built for grade schoolers, and it’s something that looks less like a standard fitness tracker and more like standard-issue field gear from Spy Kids.
Infinix HOT 70 arrives in PH from ₱7,999 with bold new textures
Most midrange smartphones tend to look alike, but Infinix wants the Infinix HOT 70 to stand out. Officially launched in the Philippines, it’s a device that mixes daring textures with everyday endurance — all for under ₱10,000 (roughly $164).
27-year reign ends: SK Hynix overtakes Samsung as South Korea’s most valuable company
For 27 years, South Korea’s corporate hierarchy was set in stone: Samsung Electronics ruled at the top, and everyone else fought for second place. On June 22, that order finally cracked.
OPPO Reno16 Series global launch date set; Babymonster named ambassadors
Well, that escalated quickly. Immediately after cryptic purple question marks and leaked physical posters sent the internet into a speculative frenzy, OPPO has officially laid its cards on the table. The OPPO Reno16 Series is making its global debut on June 25, and K-pop sensation Babymonster is coming along for the ride.
Unreal Engine-powered fairways: Prime Golf opens high-tech sanctuary in Ortigas
The intersection of local nightlife and tech just got a lot more interesting — and a lot more virtual.
Infinix is giving away 3 months of Google AI Plus with select phones
If you want to play around with the latest AI features from Google, you usually have to pay up for a premium subscription. But Infinix is trying a different tactic to get those tools into the hands of more people.
Kodak’s viral blind-box keychain camera goes full Y2K with the Charmera Millennium Edition
The digital camera renaissance is in full swing, and Reto Production, the company behind Kodak’s ultra-compact lifestyle cameras, is leaning hard into the nostalgia cycle. Following the sell-out success of its 1987-inspired original, the Kodak Charmera is trading its ’80s plastic for a dial-up era makeover.
OPPO Reno16 Series 5G global launch, Babymonster collab teased
It’s official: OPPO is gearing up to take the OPPO Reno16 Series beyond China. Following a cryptic purple teaser image dropped on social media that asks a simple “Reno16?,” the hype engine is fully revving up. Crucially, OPPO Philippines mirrored the tease on its own channels, effectively confirming that an international, and local, launch is right around the corner.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P official: Dual cameras, ~$562 price, and direct challenge to Insta360
DJI has officially taken the wraps off the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P in China, delivering the dual-camera setup it first teased at the Cannes Film Festival last month. It’s a huge hardware leap for the popular vlogging line. But it arrives under the shadow of a legal battle with Insta360 over who actually owns the rights to this exact form factor.
Insta360 GO Ultra x Hello Kitty Limited Edition goes global for $569.99
Action cameras usually come in minimalistic flavors. Insta360 is bucking that trend with the Insta360 GO Ultra × Hello Kitty Limited Edition, trading its usual utilitarian aesthetic for an unapologetic Cherry Blossom Pink.
Insta360 Luna Ultra puts 8K Leica camera on pocketable gimbal
For years, if you wanted a tiny stabilized camera that didn’t require an engineering degree to balance, you bought a DJI Osmo Pocket. Insta360 is trying to scramble that default choice with the Insta360 Luna Ultra, a new gimbal camera that brute-forces its way into the premium segment with 8K recording and Leica optics.
TECNO POVA 8 5G launches with 8,000mAh battery, futuristic rear panel
Battery life takes center stage: TECNO has dropped the TECNO POVA 8 5G, doubling down on a “more is more” philosophy. It’s an aggressive midranger that pairs an 8,000mAh power cell with a customizable light-up rear display that looks straight out of a mecha anime.