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Metrobank adds new security features to protect customers from online scams

Metrobank has upgraded its mobile banking app with several new safety tools designed to fight the growing problem of digital fraud. The bank introduced these changes after reviewing recent industry data. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), more than three out of four reported cyber fraud losses last year came from scams that trick people into giving away their personal information. These include phishing, identity theft, and account takeovers. The Metrobank app now has a 24-hour hold on all transactions whenever a user changes important details like their password or switches to a new device. This gives account holders a full day to spot any suspicious activity before money can be moved out. Customers can also freeze part or all of their balance directly from the app. Any amount that is locked cannot be used for payments or transfers until the user turns off the lock. This is meant to keep funds safe even if someone else gets hold of the account or card...
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HONOR Turbo 5G: Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 CPU, 120Hz AMOLED display, 8,560mAh battery

HONOR’s new phone is called the HONOR Turbo, and it packs a midrange processor and a large battery. The HONOR Turbo 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It ships with an Android 16-based MagicOS 10 interface. There’s a large 6.79-inch AMOLED screen on the front, with a sharp FHD+ resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. A 16-megapixel selfie camera is on top, while the rear sports a 50-megapixel main shooter and 5-megapixel ultra-wide. Another big highlight here is the enormous 8,560mAh battery, with 80W wired charging, and 7.5W reverse wired charging so you can use it like a power bank. The HONOR Turbo 5G is now listed in Russia for RUB33,990 (~Php24,400). HONOR Turbo 5G Specs Android 16, MagicOS 10 Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6.79-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 2640 x 1200 pixel resolution, ~427ppi 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming 6000-nit peak brightness 2....
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Lenovo Legion Y700 AI: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 CPU, 8.4-inch 165Hz OLED, 7,470mAh battery

Lenovo outs yet another gaming tablet, the Lenovo Legion Y700 AI. The Lenovo Legion Y700 AI features a compact but fast and colorful display. It’s an 8.4-inch OLED screen with a 2.5K resolution, 12-bit color, and Dolby Vision. There’s a high 165Hz refresh rate and an impressive 4,000-nit peak brightness. Powering the device is an apt Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, with up to a whopping 24GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage that you can expand further by up to 2TB via the microSD card slot. This machine uses LPDDR5T RAM and UFS 4.1 Pro storage. The chipset is attached to a large 15,000mm2 cooling system. It also boasts two USB-C ports, one is a USB 3.2 Gen 2 that supports DisplayPort, while the other is only USB 2.0 for data and charging. A 3.5mm headphone jack is also here. Also here are the latest WiFi 7 connectivity, Bluetooth 5.4, a decent 7,470mAh battery, and 68W fast charging. The Lenovo Legion Y700 AI is now available...
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Android, iOS, or HarmonyOS: Which mobile OS led the market in Q2 2026

The mobile market is dominated by three major operating systems: Google’s Android, Apple’s iOS, and HUAWEI’s HarmonyOS. Being part of any of these ecosystems can feel almost like a religion to some people, with hardcore fans who swear by their choice of operating system. So, if you’re curious about how each platform performed in terms of market share, Counterpoint Research has the answer. In terms of global smartphone sales, Android dominated Q2 2026 with a 73% market share, maintaining a huge lead over its competitors. That’s up from 72% in the previous quarter. iOS came in second with 20%, despite a 2% drop from the previous quarter, while HarmonyOS took third place with a 5% market share. iOS continues to dominate its home market, the United States, with a 51% market share. However, we’re seeing a trend where Android manages to close the gap, only to fall behind again. In Q2 2026, Android narrowed the gap to just 2 percen...
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Xbox’s disc-to-digital move puts PlayStation’s physical game strategy under more scrutiny

Xbox just announced its new disc-to-digital initiative, making PlayStation look even worse amid the ongoing debate over the obsolescence of physical game discs. PlayStation has faced massive backlash following its recent announcement. Rockstar Games, meanwhile, faced an even more incredible situation after a leaker revealed major details and footage of the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, following the developer’s decision not to release the game in a physical disc format. Discontinuing physical discs is very anti-consumer, as it prevents game owners from physically owning their games and doing whatever they want with them after completion. Now, Microsoft is playing the good guy by introducing its disc-to-digital initiative. Xbox recognizes that gamers have built libraries of physical games, and this move will allow them to continue playing their games while enjoying the benefits of going digital, including support for Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gamin...
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vivo V80 Lite: Dimensity 7360 CPU, 120Hz cuved POLED display, 7,050mAh battery

vivo has subtly launched a new midrange phone in Pakistan, the vivo V80 Lite 5G. The vivo V80 Lite 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo processor, paired with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, and an option between 128GB and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. On the front, there’s a large and fancy 6.83-inch curved POLED display, with a sharp 2800 x 1260 pixel resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 3,000-nit peak brightness. Keeping the lights on is a large 7,050mAh battery, paired with 44W wired charging. vivo claims it can retain at least 80% of its battery health after 1,600 charge cycles. For the cameras, there’s a horizontal camera island on the back that holds the 50-megapixel main shooter, 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 32-megapixel selfie-snapper. It is IP68/IP69 dust- and water-resistant and ships with Android 16-based OriginOS 6. It will receive 3 OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches. The vivo V80 Lite 5G has a price of PKR124,999 (~Ph...
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Sony Xperia 10 VIII: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 CPU, 6.1″ 120Hz FHD+ display, 5,000mAh battery

Sony has kept its line-up very clean and simple, so it’s rarely that we hear new releases from them. That rare moment happens today, as the company launches the eighth iteration of its midrange line, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII. The Sony Xperia 10 VIII is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, with 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of expandable storage. There’s a compact 6.1-inch LTPS OLED display, with a sharp FHD+ resolution, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It is paired with a relatively small 5,000mAh battery and paired with 30W wired charging. It runs on the latest Android 16 operating system and will receive 4 OS upgrades in the future. For the cameras, we have a 50-megapixel main camera, joined by a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens. An 8-megapixel selfie camera is on the front. Sony’s latest budget phone also has stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner instead of an in-display one, IP65/IP68-rated durability, and Corning Gori...
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