ARC unveils X1 Android handheld with Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
The ARC X1 pairs a Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chip with a 120Hz display, 9,300mAh battery, and custom OwlOS software. Philippine availability remains unconfirmed.
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Meta One AI plans start at PHP 299 in the Philippines
Meta's new subscription lineup adds higher AI limits and premium features across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, with Philippine plans starting at PHP 49.
Apps & Services · 2 min readGCash parent Mynt gets PSE approval for October IPO
Mynt is targeting an October 20 PSE debut under the ticker GCASH, with shares offered at up to PHP 10 each.
Fintech · 2 min readSony brings new ULT TOWER speakers to PH from PHP 22,229
Sony’s new ULT TOWER MAX, TOWER 7 and TOWER 5 are now available in the Philippines, adding new bass modes, party features and Auracast connectivity.
Gadgets · 2 min readOPPO unveils Android 17-based ColorOS 17
ColorOS 17 brings a redesigned interface, performance improvements, and new AI features, but OPPO has yet to announce a Philippine rollout.
Gadgets · 2 min readShopeeFood launches in the Philippines, starting in Metro Manila
ShopeeFood is rolling out to selected Metro Manila users inside the Shopee app, bringing another competitor to GrabFood and foodpanda.
Apps & Services · 2 min readIPOPHL drafts copyright rules for AI-assisted works
The proposed guidelines would protect original human contributions in AI-assisted works while excluding purely AI-generated material.
AI · 2 min readHONOR Pad X9b Max launches in PH at PHP 19,999
HONOR’s new 13-inch Android tablet pairs a 120Hz 2.5K display and 10,100mAh battery, with an optional keyboard bundle priced at PHP 21,999.
Gadgets · 2 min readSamsung shifts more DDR5 testing, assembly to the Philippines
SFA Semicon’s Philippine plant is set to expand DDR5 testing and module assembly as Samsung prioritizes HBM production for AI.
Business & Policy · 2 min readHONOR Watch 6 now available in PH for PHP 13,999
HONOR’s latest smartwatch brings a 1.46-inch AMOLED display, dual-band GPS, more than 120 sports modes, and claimed battery life of up to 35 days.
Gadgets · 2 min readSamsung begins One UI 9 rollout for Galaxy S26 series
Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 is rolling out to the Galaxy S26 lineup, adding new Galaxy AI, personalization, security, and device-care tools.
Gadgets · 2 min readREDMI Note 17 series launches in PH from PHP 13,999
Xiaomi's four-phone REDMI Note 17 lineup is now on sale in the Philippines, with early-bird pricing through October 1 and a 10,000mAh Pro Max.
Gadgets · 1 min readApple rolls out iOS 27 with Siri AI upgrades
iOS 27 is now available in the Philippines, bringing Siri AI, faster performance, new parental controls, and systemwide refinements.
Gadgets · 2 min readSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs iPhone Duo: Foldables compared
Samsung's Z Fold8 is lighter and starts PHP 50,000 cheaper, while Apple's iPhone Duo brings IP68 protection, Pencil support and iOS 27.
Guides · 7 min readiPhone 18 Pro debuts with variable aperture, starts at PHP 94,990
Apple's new Pro iPhones add a variable-aperture 48MP camera and A20 Pro chip, but Philippine availability has yet to be announced.
Gadgets · 3 min readiPhone Duo starts at PHP 159,990 in the Philippines
Apple's first foldable iPhone is coming to the Philippines later this year, starting at PHP 159,990 and shipping without a physical SIM slot.
Gadgets · 2 min readXiaomi launches 18 Fold with its own XRING O3 chip
Xiaomi’s new foldable starts at CNY 10,999 in China with a 200MP Leica camera, but no Philippine launch has been announced.
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