Google rolls out Gemini in Chrome across Asia Pacific, including PH
Google is expanding its AI-powered Gemini experience in Chrome to more users across the Asia Pacific region, including the Philippines.... The post Google rolls out Gemini in Chrome across Asia Pacific, including PH appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews.
Apple Inc. Appoints John Ternus as CEO
Apple Inc. has announced a leadership change through its Newsroom. Tim Cook is set to become executive chairman, and John Ternus has been appointed the company’s next chief executive officer. The transition will take effect on September 1, 2026. Cook will remain CEO until the summer to support the handover process. Ternus currently serves as
Apple names John Ternus as new CEO, Tim Cook to step down in September
Apple has announced that longtime executive John Ternus will become its next chief executive officer, replacing Tim Cook after more... The post Apple names John Ternus as new CEO, Tim Cook to step down in September appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews.
POCO M8s 5G now official, priced and specs in PH
POCO has officially launched the POCO M8s 5G, bringing a battery-focused midrange smartphone to the Philippines with early-bird pricing and... The post POCO M8s 5G now official, priced and specs in PH appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews.
Tim Cook steps down, John Ternus named next Apple CEO
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Tim Cook shifts to a new role—John Ternus is the new Apple CEO
Effective September 1, 2026, Tim Cook will not be the Apple CEO anymore.John Ternus and Tim CookTim Cook is the new "Executive Chairman" of Apple's boardTim Cook will have a new role as the "Executive Chairman" of Apple's board, focusing on global policymaker engagement and strategic guidance. Cook also remains involved in Apple's strategic direction.His replacement? John Ternus, the new CEO of Apple, is joining the board of directors.This shift in personnel was unanimously approved by Apple's Board of Directors.This marks the end of Cook's era as CEO, one of the most successful in corporate history. Cook grew Apple's market cap from USD 350B to USD 4T and annual revenue from USD 108B (2011) to USD 416B (2025).Who is John Ternus?John TernusAccording to the company, John Ternus joined Apple in 2021 as a part of the product design team. Then, he became the VP of Hardware Engineering in 2013 and the SVP in 2021.Some of his key contributions include the development of the iPad, AirPods, multiple iPhone generations, and Mac innovations.He also oversaw MacBook Neo and the iPhone 17 lineup (including iPhone Air), as well as advanced AirPods into hearing health devices.John even pioneered materials innovation (recycled aluminum, 3D-printed titanium, repairability improvements).He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, Arthur Levinson also moves from Non-Executive Chairman to Lead Independent Director.With these changes, customers may expect continued innovation in hardware and services, with Ternus likely emphasizing engineering excellence and sustainability.Source: Apple
Huawei Pura 90 Series Debuts in China with Kirin Flagship Chipsets
Huawei has launched the Pura 90 series in China, introducing the Huawei Pura 90, Pura 90 Pro, and Pura 90 Pro Max powered by flagship Kirin chipsets. Pricing starts at CNY 4,699 for the standard model, while the Pro and Pro Max variants begin at CNY 5,499 and CNY 6,499, respectively. Huawei Pura 90 Series [...]
John Ternus Set to Become Apple’s New CEO, Tim Cook to Become Executive Chairman
Apple has unveiled a major leadership shift, marking the end of an era and the dawn of a new chapter. Its longtime CEO Tim Cook will take on the role of executive chairman of the board of directors. John Ternus, currently senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will take over as chief executive officer starting
HUAWEI Pura 90 launched: 6.8-inch OLED, 50MP main camera, and 6,500mAh battery
Apart from the HUAWEI Pura 90 Pro Max, the brand also introduced a base variant called the Pura 90.The phone's designHUAWEI Pura 90 is now officialThe HUAWEI Pura 90 is available in three colorways — Snow White, Velvet Black, and Roland Purple. The device measures 7.0mm in thickness and weighs 210 grams.The handset also carries both IP68 and IP69 ratings, offering resistance to immersion at depths of up to 2 meters as well as protection against high-pressure water jets.In front, the Pura 90 sports a 6.8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2856 x 1320 pixels at 462 ppi. The panel also supports LTPO adaptive refresh rates ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz and a 300Hz touch sampling rate. It is protected by Kunlun Glass. Inside, the Pura 90 is powered by the 7nm Kirin 9010S chipset, paired with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.Larger batteryFor battery, the standard Pura 90 houses a 6,500mAh cell — larger than what is found in its Pro counterparts. It also supports USB-C 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.The camerasFor optics, the device features a triple rear camera system comprising a 50MP f/1.8 main camera + 12.5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor + 50MP f/2.2 3.5x telephoto camera.Handling the selfies is the 50MP front camera.In terms of connectivity, specific details were not disclosed. Finally, the phone runs HarmonyOS 6.1 out of the box.HUAWEI Pura 90 key specifications:6.8-inch OLED 2856 x 1320 resolution, LTPO 120Hz refresh rate7nm Kirin 9010S processorMaleeon 910 GPU12GB/16GB RAM256GB/512GB storage6,500mAh battery w/ USB-C 100W SuperCharge and 50W wireless charging50MP f/1.8 main camera + 12.5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor + 50MP f/2.2 3.5x telephoto camera.50MP selfie cameraHarmonyOS 6.1 China price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):HUAWEI 12GB/256GB - CNY 4,699 (around PHP 41.2K)HUAWEI 12GB/512GB - CNY 5,199 (around PHP 45.6K)HUAWEI 16GB/512GB - CNY 5,699 (around PHP 50K)It is currently available in China. No word yet for other markets as of the moment.What do you guys think?Source: HUAWEI
HUAWEI Pura X Max launched: World’s First Horizontal Foldable with Dual 2:1 Displays
HUAWEI introduced its new 2:1 paper-like aspect ratio foldable called the Pura X Max in China.HUAWEI Pura X Max in Interstella BlueThe new aspect ratio standard for foldables?HUAWEI has been in the foldable phone market for years and has openly experimented with newer form factors, including wider aspect ratios. The new Pura X Max takes the wider aspect ratio, but makes it bigger.Ceramic Bezel around the camera moduleIt adopts a geometric design with a unique ceramic bezel around the camera module. It comes in either Midnight Black, Zero White, Interstellar Blue, Olive Gold, or Vibrant Orange. The phone features an aluminum alloy frame, and it measures 166.5 x 120 x 5.2mm unfolded, 85 x 120 x 11.2mm folded, and weighs 229 grams. It is IP58 and IP59 dust and water resistance rated.The phone has a new Basalt Waterdrop hinge that increases the available space by 16 percent and improves drop resistance by 33 percent.The outer screen is a 5.4-inch OLED panel with a 1,848 x 1,264 resolution, a 3,500 nits peak brightness, and a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The inner screen is a larger 7.7-inch OLED folding panel with a 3,000-nit peak brightness, a 2,584 x 1,828 resolution, and a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate.The inner screen utilizes a triple composite ultra-tough layer that includes an Ultra-Thin Glass, a carbon fiber support layer, and an ultra-high molecular weight bugger layer. HUAWEI claims that this combination increases impact resistance by 50 percent and compression resistance by 20 percent.HUAWEI Pura X Max's outer screen with wider aspect ratioInside are the 7nm Kirin 9030 Pro chip, 12GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, and a 5,300mAh battery with 66W wired fast charging via USB-C and a 50W wireless charging.On the cover screen is an 8MP f/2.4 selfie camera, while on the inner screen is an 8MP f/2.2 selfie camera. At the back of the phone are the 50MP f/1.4-4.0 variable aperture RYYB main camera with OIS, a 12.5MP f/2.2 RYYB ultra-wide angle camera with macro, and a 50MP f/2.2 3.5x optical Telephoto camera with OIS and LED flash.HUAWEI Pura X Max with M-Pen 3 MiniThe inner screen supports pen input with the HUAWEI M-Pen 3 Mini.Other features include 4G LTE, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with BLE support, GPS L1+L5, AGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, NFC, and stereo speakers.HUAWEI Pura X Max Key Features:5.4-inch LTPO OLED cover screen with 1,848 x 1,264 resolution, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 1,440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and 300Hz touch sampling rate7.7-inch LTPO OLED inner screen with 2,584 x 1,828 resolution, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and 240Hz touch sampling rateKirin 9030 Pro chip12GB/16GB RAM256GB/512GB/1TB internal storage5,300mAh battery with 66W wired fast charging and 50W wireless chargingIP58 + IP59 dust and water resistance rating50MP f/1.4-4.0 variable aperture main camera with OIS + 12.5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle RYYB camera with macro + and 50MP f/2.2 3.5x telephoto camera with OIS and LED flash8MP f/2.2 inner screen selfie camera + 8MP f/2.4 cover screen selfie cameraChina price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):HUAWEI Pura X Max 12GB/256GB - CNY 10,999 (around 96.6K)HUAWEI Pura X Max 12GB/512GB - CNY 11,999 (around 105.4K)HUAWEI Pura X Max 16GB/512GB Collector's Edition - CNY 12,999 (around 114.2K)HUAWEI Pura X Max 16GB/1TB Collector's Edition - CNY 13,999 (around 123K)It is now available for pre-order in China and will be available in stores on April 25, 2026.There is no word yet on international and Philippine availability and pricing.What do you guys think?Source: VMall, Via: FoneArena, GSMArena