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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...

Nokia 300 Power Bank: 40-day standby, Reverse charging, Dedicated power out button

HMD Global continues to come up with innovative feature phones. This time, they launched the Nokia 300 Power Bank, a.k.a Nokia 300 Charge in other markets. The Nokia 300 Power Bank has a 3,700mAh battery. That may seem small, but considering that it’s powering a feature phone, it’s more than enough, as HMD claims it provides a standby time of up to 40 days or 26 hours of talk time. For comparison, the Nokia 123 Shield , another feature phone from HMD, only has a 1,750mAh battery. This device got its name from its powerbank mode. It comes with a dedicated Power Out button, allowing you to charge other compatible phones, audio devices, and other USB devices. HMD is shipping it with a 4-in-1 cable for convenience. Made for emergencies, the new Nokia phone also has a powerful LED torch, which is said to be 4x brighter than the Nokia 105. It also has a rugged design with a textured grip. The Nokia 300 Power Bank is now listed on Shopee Philippines for P...

HONOR Play 20A: Rear display, Helio G81 CPU, 6,000mAh battery

Rear displays are starting to make their way to budget phones with the release of the HONOR Play 20A. The HONOR Play 20A has a pretty wide colored display on the back, sitting inside the horizontal camera island. It shows the time, network and battery life, customizable wallpapers, music player, and incoming calls. You can also use it as a viewfinder when taking selfies with the rear camera. We then have a 6.9-inch panel for the main display, with a high 90Hz refresh rate, but the resolution is still unknown. Keeping the lights on is the usual 6,000mAh battery with 15W wired charging. Powering the device is a 4G-only MediaTek Helio G81 processor, with 4GB of RAM, and an option between 64GB and 128GB of storage. The official Android version it ships with is yet to be confirmed. An online retailer in UAE called Sharaf DG UAE has now listed the HONOR Play 20A for AUD399 (~Php17,600). HONOR Play 20A Specs Andoird, MagicOS Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6....

HONOR MagicPad 4 launched in PH

HONOR Philippines launched two new premium hardware products in the country, including the MagicPad 4 tablet. The HONOR MagicPad 4 was launched locally alongside HONOR’s latest foldable phone, the Magic V6 . This one, obviously, has a much bigger 12.3-inch OLED screen with a sharp 3K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and even IMAX Enhanced certification. It comes with a pretty powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, with Adreno 829 graphics, 12GB of RAM, and generous 512GB of storage. Keeping the lights on is a big 10,100mAh battery, paired with 66W wired charging. It ships with Android 16-based MagicOS 10. For the cameras, we have a 13-megapixel main shooter on the back and a 9-megapixel selfie camera on the front. HONOR’s latest premium tablet also has 8 stereo speakers, the latest WiFi 7 connectivity, and Bluetooth 6.0. The HONOR MagicPad 4 is available in the Philippines for Php59,999 . HONOR MagicPad 4 Specs Android 16,...

HONOR Magic V6 priced in the Philippines

HONOR’s latest durable, premium foldable phone is now in the Philippines. Meet the HONOR Magic V6. As you already know, one of the highlights of the HONOR Magic V6 is its durability. It has the HONOR Anti-Scratch NanoCrystal Shield on the main display, Super Steel Hinge with a 2800 MPa steel shield structure tested to survive 500,000 folds, and IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance. HONOR boasted its durability as seen in the video below: @noypigeeks The new HONOR Magic V6 foldable takes on a 1-ton Piper aircraft. Can it survive the drop? Watch the video to find out. Launching in the Philippines on August 18.@HONOR Philippines ♬ Power Surge – Wealthy Pearl HONOR has used a reinforced UTG layer that promises “Zero Creasing”. It is also incredibly thin at just 4.0mm when folded and only weighs about 219g. HONOR achieved a sleek design despite having a generous 6,660mAh battery that’s charged by an 80W wired adapter and 66W wireless char...

vivo V70 Lite 4G: 8,100mAh battery, UNISOC T7300 CPU, 120Hz 2.8K AMOLED

A big battery and an equally large display. If that’s what you’re looking for on a smartphone, then check out the new vivo V70 Lite 4G. The vivo V70 Lite 4G boasts an 8,100mAh battery, which vivo says can last for up to 10.2 hours of playing PUBG, 29.6 hours of video playback, 67 hours of playing music, and 13.5 hours of GPS navigation. vivo also says it can retain at least 80% of its battery health after 6 years. You get a 44W adapter for charging, and a large 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen. Powering the device is a UNISOC T7300 processor, with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, and an option between 128GB and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage that is, sadly, not expandable. A sharp 50-megapixel main camera is on the back, paired with a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, you can spot the sharp 32-megapixel selfie snapper. For durability, it is IP69 dust- and water-resistant, and ships with Android 16-based OriginOS 6. The vivo V70 Lite 4G is now listed on select...

Smart takes Ookla’s Best Mobile Video Experience award in PH for 1H 2026

Smart Communications has secured its position as the leading provider for mobile video performance in the Philippines, earning the “Best Mobile Video Experience” title from Ookla for the second year in a row. According to recent Speedtest Intelligence data from the first half of 2026, the carrier achieved a top-ranking Video Score of 72.82, surpassing other local mobile operators. This metric specifically evaluates the quality of streaming by analyzing how quickly videos begin, the presence of buffering interruptions, and the consistency of high-definition resolution during playback. The achievement is closely tied to the company’s ongoing expansion of its 5G infrastructure. As of mid-2026, the transition to next-generation connectivity is accelerating, with the number of 5G-enabled devices on the network rising by 30% to reach 12.5 million. This growth means that over 20% of the total devices currently active on the network are now utilizing 5G technology...

NBA 2K27 vs NBA 2K26: Every on-court and gameplay change revealed

Visual Concepts just laid out the year-over-year on-court changes for NBA 2K27, from a five-meter Takeover rebuild to the death of the dice-roll ankle breaker. The biggest single change in NBA 2K27 isn’t a new shot or a new animation — it’s the rebuilt Takeover system. Gameplay Director Mike Wang’s team has split Takeover across five separate meters tied to specific on-court skills, with 24 unlockable Abilities that can fire off multiple at once when a player is performing across the board. Wang described that ability to chain Takeovers as an “uber demigod” state on the court. Each NBA 2K27 Takeover — Shooting, Finishing, Playmaking, Defense, and Rebounding — gets its own HUD bar that moves through six stages in real time: Frozen, Cold, Neutral, Warm, Hot, and Takeover. A full loadout is one Ability per discipline plus a universal Hydration Hero slot, so players can mix and match instead of running a single global Takeover. Each Ability runs on it...