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realme 16 series 5G launch date in PH confirmed

realme Philippines has started teasing the new realme 16 series ahead of its local launch. The new realme 16 Series 5G will be launched in the Philippines this April 23, at 5:30 PM, via a livestream on realme’s official Facebook page. realme boasts the series’ upgraded portrait camera, refined aesthetics, and the use of tactile materials. The series will feature a new Urban Wild Design created in collaboration with Naoto Fukasawa, a renowned Japanese designer. The concept blends the raw, organic feel of nature with sleek urban aesthetics. It is evident that the hero color of the realme 16 Pro+ 5G, the Master Gold, and the realme 16 Pro 5G’s Pebble Grey. More than the design, the new phones will feature an elevated smartphone photography experience, with the realme 16 Pro+ 5G boasting a 200-megapixel OIS main camera, 50-megapixel 3.5x telephoto lens, 50-megapixel selfie camera, and 8-megapixel ultra-wide. Even the cheaper realme 16 Pro 5G also has a 200-megapixel OIS main ...
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Starlink grows its user base in the Philippines, now ranked 6th in the world

The Philippines has quickly become one of the biggest users of Starlink in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report from Ookla . Out of all the countries where Starlink operates, the Philippines now ranks number six globally. In Asia, it comes in second. The report says the country holds roughly 4.2% of all Starlink subscribers worldwide. But here is the catch. The actual download speed Filipinos get right now is not that high. Ookla’s data shows the typical Starlink user in the Philippines only gets around 55Mbps. That is about half of what the average fixed broadband connection in the country delivers, which is over 100Mbps. So why do people still choose Starlink? The main reason is geography. The Philippines has over 7,600 islands. Laying down fiber cables or building cell towers everywhere is really difficult and expensive. Starlink works well in remote places where traditional internet cannot reach. Starlink also beats older satellite services. Older systems use sa...
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Alibaba’s Wan2.7 AI model now includes both image and video generation

Chinese tech company Alibaba has released a new artificial intelligence model called Wan2.7-Video . The company says the tool is meant to turn everyday creators into directors by handling most of the heavy lifting in video production. The launch happened only a few days after Alibaba put out its latest picture generation tool, Wan2.7-Image. Releasing both tools so close together shows that Alibaba is moving fast to build a full set of AI products for images and videos. Wan2.7-Video comes with four different parts. One turns written descriptions into video. Another turns existing pictures into moving footage. The third one uses reference images to guide the output. The last one focuses on editing clips that users already have. All these parts work together so that someone can write a script, pick a style, and get a finished short video without jumping between different apps. The system can handle clips as short as 2 seconds or as long as 15 seconds. Users can choose either 720p ...
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TECNO Spark 50 4G: Helio G81 CPU, 120Hz HD+ display, 7,000mAh battery

TECNO has unveiled another iPhone 17 Pro-looking budget phone, the TECNO Spark 50 4G. Unlike the iPhone Air -inspired Spark 50 5G , the camera plateau on the TECNO Spark 50 4G looks undeniably inspired by the iPhone 17 Pro series . The Halo Blue colorway appears to have a halo surrounding the camera island, but we can’t confirm if it’s indeed actual lighting or just part of the paint job. A big feature of the Spark 50 4G is the large 7,000mAh battery. TECNO claims it can last for up to 28 hours of continuous video playback and can keep 80% of its health after 5 years of normal use. This big battery is charged by an 18W adapter. For the cameras, there’s a 50-megapixel sensor on the back and an 8-megapixel sensor on the front. Powering the device is a MediaTek Helio G81 octa-core processor, with up to 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. There’s a large 6.78-inch display with only an HD+ resolution, but a high 120Hz refresh rate. You also get features like FreeLink 2.0 to mak...
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realme Narzo 100 Lite: HD+ 144Hz display, 7,000mAh battery, Dimensity 6300 CPU

realme has a new budget phone under the Narzo series, and it’s called the realme Narzo 100 Lite. The realme Narzo 100 Lite is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 expandable storage. A large 6.8-inch IPS display is on the front, with an HD+ resolution, 900-nit peak brightness, and a very smooth 144Hz refresh rate. A 5-megapixel selfie camera is on top. On the back, there’s a 13-megapixel main shooter and an unknown secondary shooter. It is also IP64 dust and water-resistant. Keeping the lights on is a generous 7,000mAh battery, with support for bypass charging so you can share that juice with other devices. It ships with a 15W adapter. It ships with Android 16-based realme UI 7.0. Being a budget phone, we don’t expect it to have extensive software support. But, realme said it has a “4-year smooth guarantee”. The realme Narzo 100 Lite is now in India with a starting price of INR13,499 (~Php8,700) for the 4...
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DTI introduces 10 year plan to expand semiconductors production in PH

The Philippine government wants to turn the country into a major hub for semiconductors and electronics. The goal is to hit $110 billion in yearly exports by the year 2030. Officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) shared this plan during a meeting at Malacañang. The meeting was led by the Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Advisory Council. Under the proposal, $70 billion of that total would come from semiconductors. The remaining $40 billion would come from other electronics products. A big part of the plan is building up PH’s talent pool. The government wants to train or upgrade the skills of 128,000 workers over the next five years. These workers will fill jobs in the chip and electronics sector. Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the industry is already a huge part of the Philippine economy. Right now, it brings in nearly 60% of all export earnings. It also provides jobs for about 3 million people across the country. The roadmap also lays out con...
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HONOR Pad X8b launched in the Philippines

HONOR Philippines has launched a new entry-level tablet—and like its smartphones, durability is front and center. Meet the new HONOR Pad X8b. The HONOR Pad X8b has a metal build with 90% better structural strength; they claim to offer “industry-leading anti-drop, anti-pressure, and waterproof performance.” It has received SGS certifications for its Drop and Crush resistance. It comes pre-equipped with Honor Kids, a separate and safe interface for kids, where parents can regulate and monitor tablet usage. Plus, it has learning tools and acts as a digital playground for the young ones. As for the specs, we have a large 11-inch FHD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a generous 10,100mAh battery but ships only with a 15W adapter. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 octa-core processor, with only 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage, expandable via the microSD card slot. We then have the latest Android 16 operating system, with HONOR’s MagicOS 10 skin on...
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