Apple has finally put a date on the mystery. The technology giant’s next major hardware event is officially happening on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific time, bearing the cryptic tagline “Surprise and shine.” For the sleep-deprived faithful in the Philippines, that translates to brewing a strong pot of coffee for a 1 a.m. stream on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The company’s invite shows a shimmering, iridescent logo that leaves plenty to the imagination.
POCO F9 Ultra, F9 Pro global launch set for Sept. 1
POCO is moving fast this year. The Xiaomi sub-brand has confirmed that the POCO F9 Series will make its global debut on Sept. 1, with the company positioning its latest flagships squarely around performance.
HONOR Magic V6 review: Finally, a no-compromise flagship foldable
View PostHONOR Magic V6 now up for preorder in PH at ₱119,999, includes free Pad X8b worth ₱12,999
The wait is over. The ultra-premium foldable that survived our chaotic, multi-country flight reroute earlier this year — and “pulled” an airplane during HONOR‘s local teaser campaign — finally has an official price tag in the Philippines.
OPPO Reno16 Series 5G lands in PH with discounts, freebies, and a BABYMONSTER contest
OPPO has officially launched the Reno16 Series 5G in the Philippines, bringing three new smartphones that put photography, video, and AI-assisted creativity at the center of the lineup.
More than megapixels: The engineering behind the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G camera system
View Postrealme 16T 5G with 8,000mAh battery gets Aug. 28 PH launch date
Running out of battery at the worst possible moment is a modern-day headache. Enter realme‘s latest gambit to keep you untethered from the wall outlet: the realme 16T 5G.
REDMI Note 17 Series launches globally Aug. 27, with Pro Max packing 10,000mAh battery
Xiaomi is officially done playing it safe with midrange battery life. The upcoming REDMI Note 17 Series is scheduled for a global launch on Aug. 27, and it is bringing a staggering power cell along for the ride. This launch builds on huge momentum for the brand, which recently celebrated a major milestone: over 500 million REDMI Note devices shipped worldwide.
Infinix PH brings GT 50 Pro, GT Verse to Blood Strike Assault
The Philippines’ competitive gaming scene is getting another hardware-heavy weekend as Infinix joins Blood Strike Assault as the tournament’s official smartphone partner.
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G launches with dual gaming chips, $480 starting price
TECNO is back at it again, blurring the line between budget and flagship with the newly minted TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G. Instead of leading with standard spec bumps, the brand is pushing a serious gaming and durability agenda, headlined by dual gaming chipsets, a high-end Sony camera, and the kind of water resistance usually reserved for rugged phones.
HONOR Magic9 Series debuts Sept. 28 with major ARRI camera tech upgrade
The smartphone camera wars are getting a cinematic upgrade. HONOR has officially locked in Sept. 28 for the launch of the HONOR Magic9 Series in China, and early details paint a picture of a flagship leaning heavily into mobile filmmaking and high-end photography.
HONOR Robot Phone with built-in gimbal launches globally, and it’s coming to PH
The HONOR Robot Phone is no longer just a concept.
HONOR Magic V6 launches in PH on Aug. 24 (Update: We pulled a plane with it!)
View PostTCL brings paper-like NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, 70 Pro to PH; K70 4G tags along
You probably know TCL for its large living room TVs, and now the brand is bringing its unique paper-like smartphones to the Philippines, putting a spotlight on its NXTPAPER technology.
HONOR PH’s next launch is a foldable. Could it be the Magic V6?
HONOR Philippines is officially revving up its hype machine. The company recently dropped a teaser for an upcoming ultra-premium foldable device that it claims will challenge expectations in the space. While HONOR is carefully avoiding dropping an actual name in its press materials — instead leaning on phrases like “meaningful innovation” and “sophisticated craftsmanship” — we can make a guess about what is actually unfolding here.
HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max, Pura 90s Pro priced from ₱54,999 in PH
If you’ve been waiting to see how much HUAWEI‘s newest 5G flagships will set you back in the Philippines, the wait is over. The HUAWEI Pura 90s Series officially starts at ₱54,999 (roughly $948), with preorders kicking off today, Aug. 7, through Aug. 19.
PH prices revealed: OPPO Reno16 Series 5G launched as your Pocket Studio for every first ‘barkada’ moment
The OPPO Reno16 Series 5G has officially arrived in the Philippines, offering a full range of devices for barkada content creation. Featuring the OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G, OPPO Reno16 5G, and OPPO Reno16 F 5G, the lineup starts at ₱44,999 (roughly $740). For the full breakdown of prices and launch promotions, you can read the complete press release embedded below.
OPPO 8.8 sale drops device prices by up to ₱10,000 (and you could win a DJI gimbal)
If you’re in the market for a new daily driver, a tablet for work, or a pair of wireless earbuds, you might want to hold off on paying full retail price. OPPO Philippines is running its 8.8 Sale until Aug. 11, offering substantial discounts and freebies across its current hardware lineup.
Best‑performing Android phones and tablets in July 2026
If you’re looking to buy a new Android device and want to ensure you’re getting the most horsepower for your money, the benchmark numbers for July 2026 are in. Antutu has released its monthly performance rankings, and the data tells a tale of two silicon giants: Qualcomm owns the premium space, while MediaTek has a stranglehold on the midrange.
Why the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is an ideal back‑to‑school phone
A new school year means fresh starts, new friendships, and exciting opportunities waiting around every corner. But along with the thrill of campus life comes the reality of meeting your first college barkada, balancing lectures, group projects, deadlines and extracurricular activities, and an always-on campus social life.