Technology in schools works best when teachers are able to maximize it in their lessons, according to Apple, which sees training as an important part of bringing devices into Philippine classrooms. This is especially important outside major cities, where schools may have limited access to computers, tablets, reliable internet, and technical support. Even when devices are available, teachers still need training and practical ideas for using them with students. “Ensuring educators have the training and confidence to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practice is key to Apple when bringing technology into classrooms,” said Dominic Liechti, senior director of Product…
Author: Marlet Salazar
Foldable phones promise a bigger screen without the bulk of a tablet, but their moving parts, battery life, and durability remain common concerns among buyers. HONOR is addressing those concerns with the Magic V6, which has been named the EISA Foldable Smartphone 2026-2027. The award from the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) recognized the phone’s performance, battery life, and protection against water and dust. The HONOR Magic V6 carries IP68 and IP69 ratings. These mean it is designed to withstand dust, water immersion under specified conditions, and high-pressure water sprays. The added protection is important for a foldable phone,…
Technology company Acer is expanding into AI servers, home appliances, smart healthcare, and energy as it prepares for its next 50 years while keeping personal computers at the center of its business. Andrew Hou, president of Acer Pan Asia Pacific, said PCs remain Acer’s core business, accounting for about 33% to 34% of total revenue. However, newer businesses already contribute more than 30% of the company’s revenue in Asia, showing how Acer is reducing its dependence on traditional computers. AI servers are among Acer’s biggest growth opportunities. These powerful computers provide the computing capacity needed to train and operate artificial…
Roblox has agreed to strengthen its safety measures for children in the Philippines following talks with the government. The online gaming platform will work with Philippine authorities on better age checks, faster sharing of information for investigations, and tools that can spot harmful content aimed at Filipino children. “These are concrete commitments. Now, the focus is on implementation,” Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda said, in a media release. One of the first steps is the creation of a technical working group. It will study whether Roblox can use facial age estimates, government IDs, or the…
The Philippine government and Meta will form a joint team to respond faster to harmful content, online threats, and the sexual abuse and exploitation of children on Meta’s platforms, according to a media releasefrom the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The agreement comes amid growing concern about the dangers Filipino children and teenagers face online. These include false information, abusive content, and threats of violence. The team, which will formally call a technical working group, will improve communication between Meta and government agencies. It will also set deadlines for responding to reports of harmful content. Meta will appoint…
Apple has introduced two new computer chips promising to handle demanding work and artificial intelligence tasks directly on a Mac. The M6 powers the new Mac mini, while the more powerful M5 Ultra is used in the new Mac Studio. Apple said both chips improve processing speed, graphics performance, and AI computing while keeping power use efficient. The M6 is Apple’s first chip built using a 2-nanometer process. This allows Apple to fit more components into a smaller space, which can improve speed and energy efficiency. It has a 12-core central processing unit, or CPU, which handles most computing tasks.…
Calls to restrict violent online games and minors’ social media use have gained renewed attention after the recent school shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla called for a nationwide ban on Roblox, claiming the game may have influenced the shooter and made children less sensitive to violence. However, the investigation has not established that Roblox caused or contributed to the attack. Authorities are still examining the shooter’s devices, online activity, and possible motive. Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso also urged lawmakers to ban violent online games. In an ABS-CBN newscast, he described the shooter as a…
The Philippines has an opportunity to expand its use of 5G Standalone (5G SA), but stronger cooperation among the government, telecom companies, and technology providers will be needed to make the most of the technology. “The Philippines was an early 5G frontrunner in the region and that is something to be proud of,” said Daniel Ode, head of Singapore, Brunei & Philippines at Ericsson. “Since then, several neighboring markets in the region have accelerated ahead, but with ecosystem partnerships there is a big opportunity for the Philippines to quickly move and capture the full value of 5G SA.” 5G Standalone…
“Kaka-computer” (always on the computer) has become a familiar phrase in many Filipino households. It is what parents often say when they catch their children spending too much time in front of a screen. For today’s digital-native generation, however, life without gadgets or computers is almost impossible to imagine. Technology is often seen as the culprit when students become distracted or spend too much time online. But some schools are trying a different approach. Instead of treating gadgets as a distraction, they are finding ways to turn them into learning tools that encourage creativity, teamwork, communication, and critical thinking. One…
Apple is bringing Apple Pay to the Philippines, entering a market where digital payments accounted for 57.4% of all retail payment transactions in 2024, up from 52.8% a year earlier, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. “The Philippines is among the most digitally savvy markets in Southeast Asia,” Jennifer Bailey, vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, told PhilSTAR Tech in a virtual interview. She said the country’s young, mobile-first consumers and growing contactless payment infrastructure made it the right time to introduce Apple Pay. The Philippines becomes Apple’s latest Apple Pay market in Southeast Asia, joining Singapore,…
