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Apple is paying $250 million to end a legal fight with some of its own customers. The case involved people who bought new iPhones expecting a smarter version of Siri that never actually arrived on time. Back in 2024, Apple held its big annual event for developers and showed off a major update to its voice assistant. The company promised this new Siri would understand the context of what you were doing on your phone and take actions inside different apps. It said the feature would be available sometime in 2024. But almost two years later, that version of Siri is still missing. Apple did release some other AI tools during 2024 and 2025, like image creation, text help, and ChatGPT access. The main Siri upgrade, however, never shipped. The lawsuit covers people in the United States who bought an iPhone 16 Series or an iPhone 15 Pro. If a judge agrees to the settlement, those buyers can expect some money back. But as part of the deal, Apple does not have to say it did anyth...

HUAWEI has launched the nova 15 Max in Thailand. It was showcased alongside the new Watch Fit 5 series. The processor used for the HUAWEI nova 15 Max was not disclosed. But whatever that is, its webpage confirms that it lacks 5G connectivity. On the upside, it has a big 8,500mAh battery. That’s enough to last for up to 48 hours of continuous voice calls, 27 hours of local video playback, and 25 hours of navigation. Reverse charging is also supported, as well as 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo. The front has a large 6.84-inch OLED display with a FHD+ resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. We then have a fancy 50-megapixel RYYB main camera, joined by a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an 8-megapixel camera for selfies. The HUAWEI nova 15 Max will be available in Europe for EUR449 (~Php31,900). HUAWEI nova 15 Max Specs EMUI 14.2 Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6.84-inch FHD+ OLED display, 2756 x 1272 pixel resolution, ~444ppi 120Hz refre...

Tiny round batteries are easy for young kids to mistake for candy. But if a child swallows one, it can burn their throat in less than 15 minutes. Every year, American hospitals report more than 3,500 cases of kids swallowing these small power cells. Energizer has finally come up with a smarter way to handle this problem. The company just launched a new line of batteries called Ultimate Child Shield . These are 20mm lithium coin batteries, the same size used in many small electronics. But they work very differently from regular ones. First, these batteries do not cause burning in the esophagus if a child swallows them. That alone is a big deal. Second, the batteries have a special blue dye inside. When the battery touches saliva, the dye turns the child’s mouth blue. That gives parents a clear sign that something has happened. They can then rush the child to a doctor. The new batteries come in three sizes: 2032, 2025, and 2016. You will find these sizes in things l...

If you are looking for the best foldable phone right now, the OPPO Find N6 has just landed on Globe Postpaid . Like most foldables, the big selling point here is the inner screen. It measures 8.12 inches when you open it up, converting the smartphone into a tablet-like experience. That gives you plenty of room to look at files, reply to messages, and switch between different apps without the usual clutter you get on smaller screens. Under the hood, you will find a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip with 16GB of RAM, which keeps everything running smoothly without annoying lags. OPPO made some changes to the hinge and the glass to fix one of the biggest complaints about foldables: the crease. The new Titanium Flexion Hinge and special glass make the crease really hard to see. It also feels smooth when you swipe your finger over it. The company says the phone can fold 600,000 times and still look flat. In the long run, OPPO claims that it can survive up to a million folds. T...

A 5G version of the Redmi 15C is now in the Philippines. The Redmi 15C 5G follows up on the Redmi 15C 4G that came out way back in September. It is basically the same exact device, but the 4G-only MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chip was upgraded to a trusty MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. It has 256GB of storage, but sadly, it only has 4GB of RAM. Everything else was left untouched. We still have a 6.9-inch IPS display with only an HD+ resolution, but a high 120Hz refresh rate. Sadly, it only has one speaker, no stereo. A big 6,000mAh battery still provides power, paired with 33W fast charging. 10W reverse charging is also here, which is fast enough to charge other smartphones, accessories, and more. For the cameras, we have the 50-megapixel main shooter on the back and an 8-megapixel on the front. It runs on Android 15-based HyperOS 2, but it’s not clear how long they will provide software updates. For durability, it is IP64 dust and water-resistant a...

Motorola just announced the Razr 70 Plus, which will also be known as the Razr+ 2026 in North America. The Motorola Razr 70 Plus is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 octa-core processor, with up to 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. Keeping the lights on is a relatively small 4,500mAh battery with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging. Of course, it has a 6.9-inch LTPO “Extreme” AMOLED display with a 2640 x 1084 pixel resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and 3000-nit peak brightness. A 4-inch LTPS panel is used as the cover screen with a high 165Hz refresh rate and 2,400-nit peak brightness. You also get a 50-megapixel main camera, 50-megapixel ultra-wide, and 32-megapixels for selfies. It runs on the latest Android 16 and has an IP48 splash resistance rating. The Motorola Razr 70 Plus is available in the United States for USD1,099 (~Php67,300). Motorola Razr 70 Plus Specs Android 16 Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6.9-inch FHD+ LTP...