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.
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.
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Reality Elite announced for next-gen XR headsets
Qualcomm has announced the Qualcomm Snapdragon Reality Elite, its newest flagship silicon for the extended reality space. Arriving as the direct successor to 2024’s XR2 Plus Gen 2, which powers the Samsung Galaxy XR, this processor is designed to take standalone headsets and smart glasses to the next level.
Qualcomm Snapdragon C introduced as Apple rival, with Acer Aspire Go 15 as first budget contender
If the recent wave of premium ARM-based laptops left you wondering when the budget market would get its turn, Qualcomm just delivered. Enter the Qualcomm Snapdragon C, an entry-tier platform designed specifically to power Windows machines starting at a highly accessible $300 (roughly ₱18,516) price point.
Globe announces Starlink satellite promos starting at ₱99
Globe Telecom is about to make the Philippines the first country in Southeast Asia to roll out Starlink’s direct‑to‑cell satellite service, and what’s drawing the most attention is the prepaid promos: ₱99 (roughly $1.61) for 30 days and ₱299 ($4.85) for 90 days.
Top 5 smartphone vendors in Southeast Asia, ranked by Q1 2026 performance
Budget phones aren’t what they used to be. If you feel like entry‑level devices are getting aggressively pricier, you’re not imagining things.
John Ternus to replace Tim Cook: What the MacBook Neo tells us about Apple’s future
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If you’ve been paying attention to the local smartphone market, you know HONOR has been aggressively carving out its own space since its market re-entry. Now, the brand has the actual hardware to prove it.
HONOR teams up with ARRI for cinematic smartphone video
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View Post193 Mbps, 10ms latency: DICT names Converge PH’s top broadband provider
We’re used to seeing telcos trade “Fastest Network” awards like Pokémon cards. Usually, these come from third-party firms like Ookla or Opensignal. But it hits a little different when the recognition comes directly from the Philippine government.
Apple overtakes Samsung: The top 5 smartphone brands of 2025
It’s official: 2025 wasn’t just another year for the smartphone industry; it was the year the leaderboard finally flipped. After years of trading blows, Apple has overtaken Samsung to become the No. 1 smartphone player globally for the full year of 2025.
realme returns to OPPO as sub-brand; PH operations stay separate
View PostMediaTek Dimensity 7100 unveiled; Infinix NOTE Edge, TECNO POVA Curve 2 to debut chip?
MediaTek has quietly taken the wraps off its latest midrange chipset, the MediaTek Dimensity 7100.
OPPO PH launches official online store with up to P2,800 off in vouchers, other perks
You’ve already got plenty of ways to buy OPPO devices, but OPPO Philippines just gave fans a new reason to go direct. Its Lazada and Shopee flagships aren’t going anywhere, but the company is widening its reach with a dedicated online platform that cuts through the clutter.