Author: PhilSTAR Tech Team

Simplus marked its fifth anniversary in the Philippines with “Live Young with Simplus,” a campaign built around self-expression, independence, and making everyday living spaces more comfortable and practical. The home appliance brand tapped Filipino actor and ambassador Donny Pangilinan to represent the campaign’s youthful message. Pangilinan’s approachable image was used to encourage young adults to create homes that reflect their personalities, lifestyles, and daily routines. As part of the anniversary activities, Simplus also joined Circus Music Festival 8 at Parklinks in Pasig as an official sponsor. Together with Automatic Centre, the brand set up “The Simplus Fair,” where festivalgoers could…

Infinix was the official smartphone partner of Blood Strike Assault, a major invitational TPP tournament held Aug. 16 at Shooting Gallery Makati. The tournament brought together 15 creator teams and players from the local Blood Strike community. The competition tested their shooting skills, strategy, and teamwork in a high-pressure battle for supremacy. The partnership also gave Infinix a platform to showcase its gaming technology while connecting with the country’s growing gaming and creator communities. Infinix featured its GT Verse, a connected ecosystem built around the GT 50 Pro, GT Buds, and GT Watch 5 Pro. The GT 50 Pro served…

Can a foldable smartphone withstand the force of a 1-ton aircraft? HONOR is putting its latest foldable, the Magic V6, to the test with a series of unusual durability challenges. In a controlled aircraft-pull test, the HONOR Magic V6 was pulled by an aircraft weighing approximately 1 ton, putting its structural strength and engineering under extreme force. The test is part of HONOR’s effort to show that foldable phones do not have to sacrifice durability for a slimmer, more sophisticated design. The company also subjected the Magic V6 to a lat pulldown activation, turning a familiar gym exercise into another…

Five Filipino entrepreneurs were recognized as the first winners of the DITO BizBayani Awards, highlighting how small businesses are using technology, new ideas, and community support to grow. DITO Telecommunity held the inaugural awards night Wednesday at the Manila Ballroom of the Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts. The event capped a 10-week nationwide search conducted with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), GCash, Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines, and other business groups. The five winners were selected from 25 finalists, which were narrowed down from more than 500 nominations nationwide.…

HONOR has launched the Robot Phone globally, a smartphone with a built-in motorized camera that can physically move to follow subjects and capture videos. The smartphone features a 3-axis mechanical gimbal built into the phone, allowing its camera to pan, tilt, and move without requiring a separate gimbal. HONOR said the system uses more than 100 precision components and is backed by more than 100 patents. The company reduced the size of the mechanical system by 65% while increasing its structural strength by 200%. Its titanium gimbal motor can move at up to 360 degrees per second. The Robot Phone…

nubia has expanded its Neo 5 smartphone lineup in the Philippines with two new models designed for different types of mobile users: the nubia Neo 5 Max and the nubia Neo 5 GT Special Edition. The two smartphones are built for users who want more from their phones, whether for gaming, entertainment, multitasking, or everyday use. The nubia Neo 5 Max focuses on a larger screen and longer battery life. Its 7.5-inch display gives users more space for watching videos, playing games, and handling multiple tasks. It packs a 7,100mAh dual-cell battery and a cooling system with a 30,000-square-millimeter-plus cooling…

Spotify will begin labeling some AI-generated artist identities on its platform in mid-September, giving listeners a way to know whether the person behind an artist profile is real or created using artificial intelligence (AI). The new AI Persona badge will appear on artist profiles, in Search, and on track listings across playlists. “Listeners have been clear in telling us that they don’t like seeing an artist profile that seems human, only to find out that the persona is AI-generated,” Spotify said in a blog post. Artists can voluntarily identify their profiles as AI Personas through Spotify for Artists starting Aug.…

HONOR Philippines is teasing a new foldable smartphone that the company says could change how people view premium foldable devices. The company began teasing the upcoming flagship on Aug. 7, making it more than another phone with a folding screen. HONOR says the phone will combine a premium design, durability, and artificial intelligence (AI) features. For consumers, the launch comes as foldable phones continue to move beyond their novelty factor. Manufacturers are increasingly competing on how useful, durable, and practical these devices are for everyday use, rather than simply how they fold. HONOR has not yet disclosed the phone’s full…

TCL is expanding its presence in the Philippines beyond televisions, bringing its display technology to smartphones with a new lineup designed around screen comfort, productivity, and battery life. The company introduced the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and K70 Power 4G, marking TCL’s entry into the Philippine smartphone market. The NXTPAPER series is built around TCL’s NXTPAPER display technology, which combines hardware and software features designed to make prolonged screen use more comfortable while retaining color and image quality. TCL introduced the technology in 2021. “We’re excited to officially introduce TCL Mobile Phones to the Philippine market. This launch…

Between streaming subscriptions, mobile data, TV services, and home internet, today’s families are juggling more digital subscriptions than ever before. While each service plays an important role in everyday life, managing multiple accounts and monthly bills can quickly become expensive and complicated. Making digital living simpler, PLDT Home introduces its new Fiber Unli All plans, bringing together unlimited fiber, Cignal TV, HBO Max, Smart mobile data, and unlimited calls in one convenient subscription. Whether working from home, attending online classes, streaming movies, gaming, or staying connected while on the go, Filipino families depend on several digital services every day. Bringing…