Author: Dawn Solano

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 series, with the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra measuring just 5.1 millimeters thick, the thinnest Galaxy Tab the company has produced to date. Despite its slim profile, the Tab S12 Ultra comes with an 11,600mAh battery and is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 processor. It weighs 692 grams for the Wi-Fi model and 695 grams for the 5G version. Samsung said the processor delivers up to 19% faster CPU performance, 17% improved GPU performance and 61% faster NPU processing compared with the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. A redesigned 3D vapor chamber is also used…

Buyers of the HONOR 600S can join a raffle with PHP 1 million worth of SM Gift Passes as part of the smartphone’s Philippine launch. HONOR Philippines said the promo will run from Oct. 1 to 9, covering customers who pre-order or purchase the HONOR 600S during the period. The promo is available to customers who pre-order the phone at authorized HONOR physical stores nationwide and Globe Telecom stores. Purchases made through HONOR’s official stores on Lazada, Shopee and TikTok Shop are also covered. For purchases made at physical stores, customers must claim their pre-ordered HONOR 600S on Oct. 10…

The REDMI Note 17 Pro Max has one feature that is difficult to ignore, and that is its 10,000mAh battery. I left the phone at 47 percent and simply stopped using it. I did not run a video on loop or deliberately drain the battery. I just left it alone. It took roughly a week to reach 1 percent before the phone eventually went into hibernation mode. That is not a measure of normal battery life, of course. An idle phone consumes considerably less power than one being used throughout the day. Yet, it is a good indication of just…

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) acknowledged Thursday that it was not aware of the extent to which Filipinos were using Discord for business, education and other purposes beyond gaming, saying the platform had not made these uses clear to the agency. CICC Director Wayawaya “Aya” Macalma made the admission during the CICC Hotline 1326 program on Radyo Pilipinas, as she addressed the backlash over the temporary blocking of Discord in the Philippines. “Yung mga bagong sinasabi ng ibang mga naapektuhan ng Discord, ginagamit pala nila sa business, ginagamit pala nila sa pag-aaral, hindi pa naka-klaro sa amin yan…

The HONOR Magic V6 packs a large foldable display, long-lasting battery and capable cameras into a slim, durable design. Here’s what it’s like to use as an everyday phone.

Reddit and Discord have reached out to the Philippine government to discuss stronger online safety measures for children after the two platforms were given 24 hours to establish local representation in the country. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) granted both platforms extensions after Reddit responded within the deadline and Discord separately sent a letter expressing its willingness to work with authorities. CICC Executive Director Undersecretary Renato “Aboy” Paraiso said Reddit officials met with the agency online on Wednesday to discuss ways to improve coordination. Reddit Vice President of Policy Jessica Ashooh, Deputy General Counsel Leslie Liu, and Policy…

HONOR Philippines will launch the HONOR 600S in the country on Oct. 1, expanding its HONOR 600 smartphone lineup with a model featuring a large-capacity battery, 5G connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI) tools. According to the company, the device is designed for users who rely on their smartphones for entertainment, content creation, work and connectivity. One of the phone’s highlighted features is HONOR AI Image to Video 2.0, an AI-powered tool for creating videos from images. The device will also support 5G connectivity and carry an 8,100mAh battery. HONOR said the battery is designed to support extended use for activities…

Anker has launched two of its latest devices in the Philippines, bringing the AeroClip 2 open-ear earbuds and MagGo Power Bank 2 Pro to the local market following their global unveiling at IFA. The launch is part of Anker’s “Ultimate, Unified” brand direction, which brings together its growing portfolio of charging, audio, smart home, and power products. The Anker Soundcore AeroClip 2 features an open-ear design aimed at users who want to listen to audio while remaining aware of their surroundings. For calls, the earbuds use two voice pickup units that capture mechanical vibrations from the vocal cords, along with…

ASEAN member states face uneven readiness in adopting artificial intelligence and other technologies as the region seeks to expand its creative industries, according to a regional study presented during the Philippines’ ASEAN chairship. The ASEAN Creative Industries Research Study found that 67 percent of stakeholders surveyed consider digital transformation the strongest driver of growth and value creation in the region. However, the study noted differences among member states in digital infrastructure, skills, AI readiness, and governance, with opportunities in the sector growing faster than their capacity to capitalize on them. The findings were presented at the ASEAN Creative Economy Media…

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has confirmed a data breach involving its Electronic Support System (LESS), an online platform used by the agency for its regulatory and franchise-related transactions. The breach was recorded on Sept. 13 at 10:58 p.m., according to the data breach notification filed through the National Privacy Commission’s Data Breach Notification and Monitoring System. The LTFRB said the incident generally affected the LESS data environment, but the specific information involved and the full extent of the breach are still being determined. As a precaution, the agency took LESS offline, resulting in the suspension of…