Author: Marvin Barrozo

Poco has launched the Poco F9 Pro globally, including in the Philippines with a starting price of PHP 33,999. It comes in Aurora Green, Black, and White colorways and is available in two storage variants. The phone is available for purchase at launch through official online stores including Shopee and Lazada. Here are the official launch prices for each storage variant: According to the brand, buyers can save as much as ₱19,000 from September 1 to 16, plus get free Redmi Buds 8 Active, a 1+1 year warranty, and up to 6 months of free screen replacement. The same discount…

Poco has launched the Poco F9 Ultra globally, including in the Philippines, with a starting price of PHP 45,999. It comes in Black and Dark Cherry colorways and is available in three storage variants. The phone is available for purchase at launch through official online stores including Shopee and Lazada. Here are the official launch prices for each storage variant: According to the brand, buyers can save as much as ₱19,000 from September 1 to 16, plus get free Redmi Buds 8 Active, a 1+1 year warranty, and up to 6 months of free screen replacement. The discount and freebies…

Tipster Digital Chat Station has shared new details about the iQOO 16 on Weibo, showing off a redesigned camera module that takes a bold new direction. As per report, the phone uses a square camera frame with large rounded corners, holding three cameras lined up in a row. Small details on the frame and a textured base give it a solid, mechanical feel. The tipster says the overall shape looks somewhat like a UFO, giving it an unusual and futuristic appearance. Moreover, the back panel also uses a new custom finishing process, adding to the sci-fi inspired look that should…

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max has been spotted on Geekbench, powered by the 10-core Xring O3 chip. The device carries the model number M367FC and its results were uploaded on August 31, 2026 at 6:45 AM. The testing phase has appeared three times in the database with varying scores. The latest listing shows a single-core score of 3,541 points and a multi-core score of 14,153 points. These figures are slightly lower than the official performance numbers the brand claimed when it first announced the Xring O3 chip. Here are the full details from the Geekbench listing: The Xiaomi Pad…

The New York Times Strands puzzle brings a challenging board layout that might leave you searching for non-theme words just to fill your hint meter. If you want to protect your perfect streak without using up the in-game hints, we have you covered. Below, you’ll find today’s theme clue, targeted hints for the Spangram, and the complete solution at the bottom of the page. Today’s Strands Strategy and Commentary Today’s board is filled with words that describe professional roles and occupations, with letters shared across overlapping terms that run in all directions. It is easy to spot one word but…

If today’s New York Times Connections grid has you burning through your mistakes, you are not alone. Puzzle #1178 features some heavy misdirection, with several words seemingly fitting into a food or mystery theme before pulling the rug out from under you. Below are strategic, spoiler-free hints to help you group today’s words on your own, followed by the exact categories and answers at the bottom of the page. Today’s Connections Strategy & Commentary Watch out for the red herrings today. At first glance, words like Arrow and Spaghetto look like they belong in a food or kitchen group, while…

Need a little help with today’s NYT Wordle? Whether you’re trying to protect your daily streak or you’re simply stuck on your last few guesses, we’ve put together a set of spoiler-free hints before revealing the answer. Today’s Wordle Hints If you’re still looking for a strong opening word, the best word to start with is RAISE. It can help test key letters, though the two vowels appear in different positions. Try solving today’s puzzle using these clues before looking at the answer. Today’s Wordle Answer ⚠️ Spoiler Warning: The answer is hidden below, so do not scroll down if…

Honor has new details about the Magic 9 series coming out from multiple tipsters. The new flagship is tipped to carry high-end specs and competitive pricing. Leaks cover everything from a new square front camera design to battery size and expected launch prices. According to tipster Digital Chat Station posting on Weibo, the new flagship powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen6, also known by its model number SM8975, will feature the first 1:1 square front camera on Android. This design offers a wider and more flexible field of view for front-facing photography and vlogging, eliminating the need to rotate…

Huawei has launched pre-orders for the Mate XT 2 Extraordinary Master Edition in China, revealing three new color options and confirming the official release date for the tri-fold flagship. Pre-orders opened at 10:08 AM on August 31, and some versions sold out almost immediately. The strong early response shows how much consumer interest surrounds this device. Meanwhile, Huawei revealed three new color options for the first time: Pure White, Obsidian Black, and Brocade Purple. Each finish carries its own texture and sheen. Pure White comes across as clean and simple, Obsidian Black feels calm and understated, and Brocade Purple presents…

The Honor Magic9 series has been officially registered in the China Compulsory Certification database on August 28, 2026, according to tipster Smart Pikachu posting on Weibo. The certification is managed by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China and the China Quality Certification Center, marking a key regulatory step toward the phones’ official launch. Which means it has passed the required safety and quality checks and is now one step closer to official launch. The tipster shared that the lineup will be available in three variants. Two standard models will come with 6.3-inch and 6.8-inch displays, while a third 6.8-inch…