5 million Filipinos may lose jobs to AI this year – FFW Chair says
The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) issued a stark warning, projecting that around five million Filipino jobs could be lost this year due to the combined impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change. FFW Chair Sonny Matula expressed concern that employment generated by the upcoming May elections would be insufficient to offset these projected […]
iPhone 17 Series rumored to feature vapor chamber cooling across the board
Apple is reportedly set to significantly enhance the thermal performance of its upcoming iPhone 17 series by implementing vapor chamber cooling across all models. This shift in strategy marks a significant departure from previous generations, which primarily relied on traditional heat sinks. Addressing Overheating Challenges Overheating is a critical concern for modern smartphones. Excessive heat […]
realme Neo 7 SE 3C Dimensity 8400-Max, 7000mAh battery, 80W charging, and 120Hz display
realme, known for its aggressive smartphone launches, is gearing up to introduce the Neo 7 SE in China after the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival. This mid-range contender is expected to pack a punch with the powerful Dimensity 8400-Max chipset, positioning it as a direct rival to the Redmi Turbo 4 in the Chinese market. Key […]
TikTok’s wild ride: Banned in the US, then back – What happened?
The United States officially banned a range of apps developed by ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, on January 19, 2025. This significant move followed the enactment of the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” which mandated ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a US ban. Beyond TikTok: A Wider Impact […]
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G Review: HyperPowered Performance and AI Features
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is the latest flagship in Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series, known for offering premium features at mid-range prices. Initially launched in China, it’s now heading to the Philippines, replacing the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G with significant upgrades. Key Upgrades The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G boasts enhancements in design, […]
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series official design renders revealed: The leaks are true!
Samsung is officially set to unveil its Galaxy S25 flagship series during its highly anticipated Unpacked event on January 22, 2025(Philippines on January 23, 2025). This event will highlight Samsung’s latest advancements in mobile innovation, giving Filipino fans an up-close look at the next generation of Galaxy devices. Galaxy S25 Series: What to Expect The […]
iPhone SE 4: Design leaks, specs, and what to expect from Apple’s next budget iPhone
After years of speculation, Apple is finally expected to announce the highly anticipated fourth-generation iPhone SE this April. While the official reveal is still pending, reliable leaker Sonny Dickson has shared images of product dummy units, giving us a closer look at the design of Apple’s budget-friendly iPhone. iPhone SE 4 Design: What the Leaks […]
Nintendo Switch 2: First look trailer, design upgrades, and global hands-on events
Nintendo has officially pulled back the curtain on its highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 with a first-look trailer, giving fans a glimpse of its design and features. By showcasing the console ahead of leaks, Nintendo has managed to generate even more excitement for its next-generation hybrid device. Here’s everything we’ve learned from the reveal and […]
Samsung Care+ now comes with unlimited free screen replacements…in the US
Samsung has made a significant update to its Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss protection plan in the US. Subscribers no longer need to pay the $29 fee for every screen replacement. Instead, the plan now includes unlimited free screen replacements, a perk that also covers back glass repairs. What’s New in Samsung Care+ with […]
Redmi Turbo 4 Pro rumored to feature a massive 7,500 mAh battery, among other things
After launching the Redmi Turbo 4 earlier this month, Redmi is preparing to release its Turbo 4 Pro later this year. While early rumors hinted at a 7,500 mAh battery, subsequent reports suggested a slightly reduced capacity in the “low 7,000s.” However, the latest leak reaffirms the 7,500 mAh battery capacity, reportedly confirmed through prototype […]
Slim designs, big tradeoffs: iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Slim face battery challenges
When designing ultra-slim smartphones, compromises are inevitable—and Apple’s rumored iPhone 17 Air and Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Slim are no exceptions. While both devices aim to impress with their sleek designs, they fall short in one critical area: battery capacity. Battery Limitations: iPhone 17 Air vs. Galaxy S25 Slim According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, […]
Galaxy S25 Slim design, thickness, and key specs revealed
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is rumored to measure just 159 x 76 x 6.4 mm, making it nearly as tall and wide as the Galaxy S24+ (and likely the upcoming S25+), but significantly thinner. For comparison, the Galaxy S24+ is 7.7 mm thick. At the camera bump, the S25 Slim reaches 8.3 mm, slightly […]
Snapdragon 8s Elite vs. other processors, release date, and expected devices
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Elite (codenamed SM8735) has recently surfaced on Geekbench, revealing its performance capabilities and technical specifications. This cutting-edge chipset features a CPU architecture with one Cortex-X4 core clocked at 3.21GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 3.01GHz, two Cortex-A720 cores at 2.8GHz, and two Cortex-A520 efficiency cores running at 2.02GHz. Paired with an Adreno […]
Redmi Note 14 Series lands in the Philippines: Full specs and pricing from ₱8,999 to ₱24,999!
Following the spotlight on the POCO show last week, it’s now Redmi’s turn to steal the stage with its flagship lineup—the Redmi Note 14 series! This new series takes the spotlight with its impressive focus on camera and AI capabilities, addressing a gap left by the POCO X7 series. While the Redmi Note 14 series […]
Bill Gates reflects on $400 Billion mistake that let Android dominate the mobile market
Bill Gates, Microsoft’s co-founder, recently admitted to a costly misstep that allowed Google’s Android to dominate the mobile operating system market—a blunder he estimates cost Microsoft $400 billion. Speaking at a Village Global event, Gates highlighted the company’s failure to capitalize on the mobile OS space, a “winner-takes-all” market where Microsoft could have been the […]
Chinese officials are considering selling TikTok to Elon Musk
TikTok continues to face intense pressure in the U.S. over national security concerns due to its Chinese ownership under ByteDance. Lawmakers and officials worry that user data could be accessed by the Chinese government, leading to ongoing discussions about a potential ban or forced divestiture of its U.S. operations. Amid this turmoil, reports suggest that […]
realme 14 Pro Series 5G arriving soon with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and 6000mAh Battery
realme is gearing up to unveil its highly anticipated realme 14 Pro Series 5G in India on January 16 at 12 noon. The lineup includes the realme 14 Pro and realme 14 Pro+, with the Pro+ model already making waves in China. The Indian variants are confirmed to feature the powerful Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 […]
HONOR set a Guinness World Record with the ultimate drop test for its toughest phone pet: HONOR X9c 5G
Would you dare drop your smartphone to prove its durability? HONOR Philippines did just that—and on a record-breaking scale! In a bold showcase of strength and confidence, HONOR Philippines set a Guinness World Record by orchestrating the largest simultaneous mobile phone drop test, involving 264 participants. The event highlighted the HONOR X9c 5G, a device […]
Counterpoint: Samsung leads the pack while Apple struggles to catch Up in 2024 smartphone market recovery
After two years of consecutive declines, the global smartphone market is finally bouncing back. In 2024, smartphone OEMs worldwide achieved a 4% year-over-year growth, signaling the first positive momentum since 2023, a year marked by the lowest demand in a decade. Key Drivers of Growth: AI Features and Economic Recovery Analysts from Counterpoint attribute this […]
No more Bluetooth for the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s S Pen? What Does This Mean for Users?
The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is making waves ahead of its launch, but a new rumor could leave fans divided. Tipster Ishan Agarwal suggests that the S25 Ultra’s S Pen might lose its Bluetooth connectivity, a move that could significantly alter how users interact with the device. The Rumor: No More Bluetooth on […]
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra global launch on February 6, 2025 confirmed!
ASUS has officially announced the launch date for its next-generation flagship, the Zenfone 12 Ultra. The highly anticipated device will debut on February 6 at 14:30 GMT (8:00 PM IST). This launch comes a month earlier than its predecessor, the Zenfone 11 Ultra, which was introduced in March last year. Zenfone 12 Ultra: What We […]
iQOO Z10 Series in the Works: Snapdragon 8s Elite and Dimensity 8400 Chips Power Upcoming Models
Recent reports reveal that iQOO is developing an exciting lineup of Z10 smartphones, including the Z10, Z10x, Z10 Turbo, and Z10 Turbo Pro. Among them, the spotlight is on the iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro, rumored to feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8s Elite chip—a more affordable addition to the Snapdragon 8 series. Snapdragon 8s Elite: What […]
OPPO Find X8: Redefining Smartphone Boundaries with Powerful AI
OPPO Find X8: Redefining Smartphone Photography with Powerful AI In today’s fast-paced world where every second counts and memories are often fleeting, capturing life’s moments with precision and flair has become quite essential so nobody misses out on the good stuff. From being a creative person to a travel enthusiast documenting your adventures, or a […]
VLC unveils AI-powered real-time subtitling and translation at CES 2025
The widely loved open-source VLC media player made waves at CES 2025, showcasing a groundbreaking feature: AI-driven automatic subtitling and translation, all processed locally and offline in real-time. AI Subtitling and Translation: A Game-Changer Parent organization VideoLAN demonstrated this innovative feature in a video shared on Tuesday. In the video, VideoLAN president Jean-Baptiste Kempf explains […]
Lenovo Legion Go S Price and Specs Revealed for the Philippines
Fresh off its debut at CES 2025, Lenovo has officially announced the pricing of the Legion Go S for the Philippine market. Lenovo Legion Go S: Price and Availability The Legion Go S is now listed on Lenovo’s official Philippine website at Php 44,995. This variant is equipped with a Ryzen Z2 Go processor, 16GB […]
Samsung S25 series new image renders leaked: Almost looks the same as the S24 series?
Renowned tech leaker Evan Blass has joined the conversation with fresh renders of the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 series, showcasing each model from new angles. While the images don’t reveal groundbreaking details, they provide a clearer look at the designs, reinforcing earlier leaks. A Refined Galaxy S25 Design The Galaxy S25 Ultra introduces subtle […]
Nintendo Switch 2 renders show a larger design with an 8.4″ display, upgraded hardware and more
The original Nintendo Switch, launched in 2017, quickly became a global phenomenon and is now the third best-selling console of all time, trailing only the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS. The first-gen Switch featured a 6.2-inch LCD, and in 2021, Nintendo introduced the Switch OLED, a mid-generation refresh boasting a 7-inch OLED display. Now, Nintendo […]
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: PH Launch of Galaxy S25 Series with 4 Variants and Exciting Updates
Samsung is set to host its much-anticipated Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. PT (January 23 2025 2:00 a.m. PHT). The event will unveil the highly awaited Galaxy S25 lineup, including the Galaxy S25 Slim, alongside a range of AI-driven features and potential new accessories. What to Expect at […]
Samsung’s Tri-Fold Smartphone Could Launch in Late 2025: Here’s What We Know
In 2024, HUAWEI amazed the tech world with its Mate XT, a groundbreaking “tri-fold” smartphone (though technically it folds twice). Since its debut, many have speculated which manufacturer would follow suit with its own tri-fold design. According to a new report from Korea, the wait might soon be over. Samsung is reportedly preparing to unveil […]
Lenovo Legion Tab (2025) announced w/8.8″ 165Hz 2.5K display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12GB RAM, 6550mAh battery and more
Lenovo has officially launched its Legion Tab (8.8″, Gen 3) at CES 2025, building on the success of its predecessor, the Gen 2 model. Initially introduced in China, this global release brings several upgrades, making it a powerhouse for gaming enthusiasts and productivity users alike. Key Features and Upgrades The Lenovo Legion Tab (8.8″, Gen […]
