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Google Pay in the Philippines: supported banks, cards, and setup
Google Pay works with cards from 14 Philippine banks and payment providers. Here’s what’s supported and how to set it up on Android.
27 Sep 2026 · 6 min readAndroid
Latest news, products and developments about Android relevant to the Philippines.
Gadgets
HONOR X9e Pro introduced with 11,000mAh battery
The HONOR X9e Pro raises battery capacity to 11,000mAh and adds Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, 80W charging, and tougher drop protection.
25 Sep 2026 · 2 min read
Gadgets
Googlebook lineup starts at USD 899 with five laptops
Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are taking pre-orders for the first Googlebooks, with prices from USD 899 and retail availability starting October 4.
22 Sep 2026 · 2 min read
Gadgets
vivo V80 Lite with 10,000mAh battery launches in PH Oct. 4
The V80 Lite pairs vivo’s largest phone battery yet with a 6.83-inch display and is set for an October 4 Philippine launch.
22 Sep 2026 · 2 min read
Gadgets
Googlebook pre-orders open September 21
Google’s new laptop platform debuts with Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, while leaks offer an early look at some of the first machines.
21 Sep 2026 · 2 min read
Gadgets
Xiaomi 18 Pro series gets dual 200-megapixel cameras
Xiaomi will launch the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max on September 23 with a 2nm platform, upgraded rear display, and batteries up to…
20 Sep 2026 · 2 min read
Gadgets
HONOR 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.
17 Sep 2026 · 2 min read
Gadgets
Xiaomi 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.
8 Sep 2026 · 2 min read