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OnePlus Ace 7: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V CPU, 9,000mAh battery, 185Hz OLED display

OnePlus just released its latest gaming smartphones, which include the OnePlus Ace 7. The OnePlus Ace 7 is almost entirely the same as its bigger brother, the Ace 7 Pro . Only this time, they swapped the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen V, which has the same CPU but with a more modest GPU and RAM. OnePlus also swapped the telephoto lens for an 8-megapixel ultra-wide. It still has a cooling fan, sans the bi-directional airflow. It still has an 185Hz AMOLED screen, a 9,000mAh battery, 100W wired charging, a 200-megapixel main camera, and ships with Android 17-based ColorOS 17. The OnePlus Ace 7 is now listed in China for CNY4,399 (~Php41,800). OnePlus Ace 7 Specs Android 17, ColorOS 17 Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6.78-inch FHD+ LTPO AMOLED display, 2772 x 1272 pixel resolution, ~450ppi 185Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming HDR10+, 2,000-nit peak brightness 4.6GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen V octa-core ...
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OnePlus Turbo 6Vs: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 CPU, 144Hz AMOLED, 9,000mAh battery

OnePlus has released a new premium midrange phone in China called the OnePlus Turbo 6Vs. The OnePlus Turbo 6Vs boasts a large 9,000mAh battery with 80W wired charging, which should last you for two to three days of light to moderate use. A large and fast 6.78-inch AMOLED screen is on the front with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, with 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. The device runs on Android 16-based ColorOS 16 software. The camera setup consists of a 50-megapixel main shooter with optical image stabilization, auxiliary lens, and a 16-megapixel selfie snapper. Those in China can get the OnePlus Turbo 6Vs for CNY3,699 (~Php35,300). It’s available in a single 12GB/256GB configuration. OnePlus Turbo 6Vs Specs Android 16, ColorOS 16 Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 27723 x 1272 pixel resolution, ~450ppi 144Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming 1,800-nit pea...
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Global smartphone shipments plunge 20% YoY in Q3 2026 — Omdia

Omdia’s Worldwide Smartphone Shipments report for Q3 2026 confirms what we already know: shipments continue to decline due to the memory shortage. Samsung stayed on top, shipping 57.8 million units in Q3 2026. Despite being number one, that’s still a 5% YoY drop. The budget-friendly Galaxy A series helped them stay competitive, as well as the August launch of the Galaxy Z8 series and its trade-in and upgrade programs. Apple is in the second spot, shipping 56.5 million in the said quarter. Apple is lucky to have a flat YoY, while others suffered a decline. As per Omdia, iPhones’ strong demand in China and North America was able to offset its weakness in emerging markets. Xiaomi dominated the Chinese brands by sitting in the top third spot worldwide. They shipped 30.7 million units, suffering a 29% YoY decline. Omdia highlighted how Xiaomi has been increasing its prices for margin protection. OPPO (w/ realme and OnePlus) took the fourth spot, s...
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Nokia 2360 Flip: Dual displays, Remote setup, Parental Control, SOS button

HMD truly believes that there’s a market for feature phones. Hence, they continue to innovate them, and we’re seeing this with the latest Nokia 2360 Flip. Just like flagship foldables, the Nokia 2360 Flip also has two displays. There’s the 2.8-inch main screen, while the external screen has a black-and-white 1.77-inch panel with the time, date, and battery life. It should also display notifications. Made for the elderly and students, the 2360 Flip has a Family Assist feature, allowing family members to set up the device using their own phone. They can adjust the volume, add contacts, set reminders, and more. There’s also a dedicated SOS button on the back with a bright, easily noticeable orange color. Pressing it will automatically call a set emergency contact and will send a text alert to up to 5 contacts. The device also has 2G connectivity, a 1,450mAh battery, 4MB storage, a QVGA camera on top of the outside display, FM radio, and a ...
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vivo V80 launched in the Philippines

vivo Philippines has launched its latest flagship phone, the vivo V80. For a quick recap, the vivo V80 boasts a really interesting design that uses 3D laser holographic lithography on glass that shows a trail of stars from the galaxy. The stars only appear at certain angles, which makes it look like they are shining. That’s for the Starwish Purple. A cleaner Wander Green option is also available. Like most vivo flagships, the V80 has ZEISS-powered camera systems. There’s the 50-megapixel main camera that uses an LYTIA 700V sensor with CIPA 4.5 optical image stabilization. There’s also a 50-megapixel IMX882 telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 50-megapixel 92-degree selfie camera with autofocus. A key feature of the V80 is its large 7,200mAh battery, with fast 90W wired charging, reverse wired charging, and bypass charging. Sadly, no ultra-wide lens. On the front, there’s ...
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ASUS ROG OLED Ace monitors boasts up to 720Hz for pro tournaments

ASUS ROG has released two new OLED monitors made for professional tournament gaming: the ASUS Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace and Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace. The new ASUS ROG Swift OLED Ace and Strix OLED Ace are 24.5-inch monitors with a TrueBlack Glossy Tandem WOLED panel, with 0.02ms GTG response time, 1,700-nit peak brightness, 10-bit color, and 99.5% DCI-P3. ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace They also have measurement scales for adjusting the stand and base, Hue Optimizer, three Esports color modes, and a Quick OSD menu. These monitors bring the speed and reliability that used to be exclusive to TN panels to OLED panels, which are more vibrant and colorful. ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace The ASUS ROG Swift OLED Ace boasts a whopping 720Hz refresh rate with DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20) for a full 80Gbps bandwidth. It’s the official monitor for the PGL CS2 Major Singapore 2026, making it the first-ever Counter-Strike Major played on an OLED monitor. Meanwhile...
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TechLife Pad Neo SE now available in PH

TechLife is back with another budget-oriented tablet, the TechLife Pad Neo SE. The TechLife Pad Neo SE features a compact 8-inch HD+ display, just about 2 inches larger than your average smartphone. It has a 16:10 aspect ratio, only a 60Hz refresh rate, and makes it very easy to hold with one hand. It has stereo speakers for good sound. Plus, there’s Widevine L1 support for HD streaming on apps like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video. Powering the device is a MediaTek Helio G80 processor, with only 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. TechLife did say it has +4GB RAM expansion and a microSD card slot that accommodates up to 1TB. 4G LTE connectivity is also here. Keeping the lights on is a 6,300mAh battery, with support for 10W charging and 5W reverse charging. A 5-megapixel selfie camera is on the front, while the rear has the 8-megapixel main shooter. It ships with Android 16 software and is available in Fairy Pink, Misty Blue, and Champagne Gold. ...
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