HONOR Watch 6 brings 120+ sports modes and pro training tools
HONOR Watch 6 brings 120+ sports modes and pro training tools Gadgets Magazine The HONOR Watch 6 combines more than 120 sports modes with specialized training tools for running, football, badminton, and outdoor activities. It features dual-band GPS, a 1.46-inch display with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness, Body Energy Assessment, and up to 17 days of typical battery life, with Philippine pricing at PHP13,999. HONOR Watch 6 brings 120+ sports modes and pro training tools Gadgets Magazine
HUAWEI FreeClip 2 launches in Berry Purple in the Philippines for PHP 9,999
HUAWEI Philippines has finally launched the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 in an all-new Berry Purple finish. The fresh colorway blends fashion-forward aesthetics with the brand’s signature clip-on… The post HUAWEI FreeClip 2 launches in Berry Purple in the Philippines for PHP 9,999 appeared first on Jam Online | Tech News & Reviews.
Samsung rolls out One UI 9 for Galaxy S26 series
One UI 9 brings AI tools and security upgrades. The post Samsung rolls out One UI 9 for Galaxy S26 series appeared first on Technobaboy.
Samsung begins One UI 9.0 roll out, check out new features and supported devices
Samsung begins official rollout of One UI 9, bringing the latest Galaxy Experiences to more devices.Samsung One UI 9.0Is your device included?Samsung announced today that One UI 9.0 is expanding to more Galaxy devices, with the rollout beginning Sept. 16 for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. Galaxy Fold 8's UIThe update follows its earlier debut on the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, and Z Flip8. It brings a more seamless mobile experience across device types, along with an enhanced version of Galaxy AI that Samsung describes as richer, more personal, and more helpful.Capture, Personalize, and Manage My FanCam automatically tracks a selected person in a recorded video, keeping them centered as it reframes the footage in real time. The feature is designed to turn dynamic moments, such as a child's performance, a friend on the dance floor, or a highlight from a sporting event, into social-ready content with minimal editing. Generative and Editable Cards on Now Brief let users choose what appears in their daily summaries, including cards for health, weather, and video, so the brief reflects the information most relevant to them. Warranty and Care brings device support and protection directly into the Settings menu. Users can check warranty coverage across connected mobile devices, run self-diagnostics, view repair estimates, and manage Samsung Care+ or book a service appointment in just a few taps. Do More with less effortNow NudgeNow Nudge surfaces timely, context-aware suggestions across more parts of the Galaxy experience, helping users take the next step without interrupting their flow. For example, when making plans over text, users can pull up reservation details or save a shared location without leaving the conversation.Creative Studio now suggests image-generation ideas tied to upcoming events. If a friend's birthday is approaching, for instance, users may see a prompt to create a themed image or greeting for the occasion.Interpreter adds a new Thread View, allowing users to follow translated conversations more easily by referencing earlier exchanges. Faster translation in Conversation Mode and quicker playback with compatible Galaxy Buds also help reduce delays, making conversations feel more natural.Document Scan now allows users to digitize challenging materials, such as curved book pages and corner-folded papers, with less manual adjustment. Large-screen-optimized views on compatible Galaxy devices, along with an improved Finger Eraser, help produce cleaner, more usable scans.Voice Recorder now presents summaries in a clearer, more structured format, using headings and tables to make key information easier to scan.Better security and privacy, more controlOne UI 9.0 continues Samsung's approach to security and privacy, emphasizing transparency, choice, and control. Located in SettingsThe brand says the latest updates are designed to help users understand when something may need their attention and to act more easily when it does.Security Brief adds key security and privacy updates, including alerts for malware, apps from unknown sources, and unnecessary permissions, to Now Brief, helping users spot potential issues earlier.Privacy Alerts use on-device AI to flag potential privacy risks, including unnecessary attempts to access permissions in the background, giving users greater visibility into how their information is being accessed.Scam Detection is expanding to additional countries and languages, extending protection against potential scam calls to more Galaxy users in supported markets.Below are the devices included:A SeriesGalaxy A57/ A37Galaxy A56/ A36Galaxy A55/ A35Galaxy A26Galaxy A25/ A24Galaxy A17/ A16Galaxy A15Galaxy A07/ A06FlagshipsGalaxy Z Fold8/ Z Fold8 Ultra/ Z Flip8 (shipped)Galaxy S26 FEGalaxy S26/ S26+/ S26 UltraGalaxy S25/ S25+/ S25 Ultra/ S25 EdgeGalaxy S25 FEGalaxy S24/ S24+/ S24 UltraGalaxy S24 FEGalaxy S23/ S23+/ S23 UltraGalaxy S23 FEGalaxy Z Fold7/ Z Flip7Galaxy Z Fold6/ Z Flip6Galaxy Z Fold5/ Z Flip5TabletsGalaxy Tab S11/ S11 UltraGalaxy Tab S10/ S10+/ S10 Ultra/ S10 FEGalaxy Tab S9 Ultra/ S9+/ S9/ S9 FEWhat do you guys think?
Xiaomi 18 Pro Series Teased Ahead of Launch
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5 reasons why TCL’s SQD‑Mini LED technology stands out from the rest
TCL recently invited the Philippine tech press to experience the debut of its C7L Series with SQD‑Mini LED, showcasing how the new display technology outshines the competition.Meet the newest SQD-Mini LED tech from TCL5 reasons why TCL's SQD‑Mini LED technology stands out from the restHierarchy of TCL TV tech1. Ultra-precise dimming, stunning contrast - SQD‑Mini LED transforms conventional local dimming into 3,544 ultra‑precise zones, eliminating light bleed and blooming.With advanced halo control and an HVA 2.0 panel, it delivers breathtaking highlights and deep shadows—contrast that feels truly premium.Better than the competition2. Brighter, more efficient light chips - TCL claims that it uses next-gen high-efficiency chips to boost peak brightness while reducing energy use. Compared with the previous generation, its high-efficiency light chip significantly enhances both peak brightness and energy efficiency.These panels reproduce bright and dark scenes with lifelike clarity.3. Color mastery with Super QLED + Ultra Color Filter - TCL's SQD‑Mini LED works hand‑in‑hand with its Super QLED and Ultra Color Filter Panel.Together, they unlock a full 100% RT.2020 color gamut with richer, more accurate tones. This produces images that look true‑to‑life with professional‑grade color precision.Great contrast, blacks, color accuracy4. Gaming advantage: see what others miss? - The dark-scene detail advantage of this TV is amazing. Basically, its rendering gives players a competitive edge.It maintains vibrant colors in bright areas while exposing hidden details in shadows.For gamers, the SQD-Mini LED technology unlocks a new level of visual performance, revealing critical details hidden within dark scenes while maintaining pure, vibrant colors.5. Premium sound co-engineered with Bang & Olufsen - Bang & Olufsen is my personal dream home theater audio gear, now available with TCL's new premium offerings.This partnership ensures high‑quality, world‑class sound that completes the Smart TV experience—delivering a home‑theater feel for more immersive movie watching and music listening.The TCL C7L delivers exactly that with an elevated audio system co-engineered with Bang & Olufsen… the result is an extraordinary sonic experience.In short, this partnership adds depth to the visual excellence, making it a complete premium entertainment package.TCL SQD‑Mini LED in focusUnlike conventional Mini LED, TCL's SQD‑Mini LED elevates the category with superior light control, brighter highlights, and refined color management.The QLED techSQD means Super Quantum Dots. It uses a dense grid of tiny LEDs behind the LCD panel, enabling precise brightness and dimming across image zones. The result: reduced light bleed and minimized color blooming, where hues would otherwise spill into surrounding areas at high brightness.TCL's techInstead of adopting a more expensive RGB LED backlight, TCL sticks to blue LEDs enhanced by newly formulated quantum dots and an UltraColor Filter. This upgraded quantum‑dot material and filter system aim to produce purer light and more precise color separation. As mentioned, the setup achieves 100% BT.2020 color gamut, paired with a high‑efficiency chip, micro‑lens system, Micro‑OD construction, and All‑domain Halo Control Technology.Basically, SQD‑Mini LED is above RGB‑Mini LED, QD‑Mini LED, and conventional Mini LED.TCL emphasized that its advantages go beyond higher zone counts or brighter output—it’s about superior light control and refined color management.Our thoughtsTCL's SQD‑Mini LED isn't just another upgrade—it's a major leap. It pushes Mini LED tech to greater heights, showing the fruits of TCL's R&D muscle and dominance in this category.From what we experienced, the panel feels like something you’d expect on TVs twice the price, with superior contrast, deeper blacks, brighter highlights, and overall refinement that clearly sets it apart from rival implementations.Simply put, this is Mini LED done right—and undeniably ahead of the competition.This milestone reinforces TCL's commitment to delivering top‑quality panels, cementing its position as the Philippines’ No. 1 TV panel brand for the third consecutive year.Designed to deliver crisp colors that remain easy on the eyes, the TCL C7L Series is the first TV in the Philippines to feature TCL's Super-QD Mini LED (SQD-Mini LED). Who is this for?TCL's C7L Series with SQD‑Mini LED is built for discerning consumers who want premium performance without paying flagship prices. It targets upper‑mainstream buyers, tech‑savvy homeowners, gamers, and entertainment lovers seeking superior picture quality, vibrant color accuracy, and immersive sound. The TCL C7L is available in four sizes in the Philippines: 55‑inch, 65‑inch, 75‑inch, and 85‑inch, priced from PHP 61,995 to PHP 135,995, depending on the model.Available sizes and prices:TCL C7L 55-inch - PHP 61,995TCL C7L 65-inch - PHP 69,995TCL C7L 75-inch - PHP 99,995TCL C7L 85-inch - PHP 135,995Note: Prices may vary depending on the dealer, store, and ongoing promotions. For the best deals, readers are advised to check with TCL's authorized dealers to secure the most competitive offers.These Smart TVs are available at TCL authorized dealers nationwide. Online, you may check them out on the company's official Shopee Mall page.
Samsung Vision AI TVs Get Up to PHP 80K Off
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REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G Review: Are Bigger Battery and Tougher Build the Better Upgrade?
How much performance do you really need from a smartphone? Is having a newer, faster processor more important than getting through the day without constantly looking for a charger? And if you're spending your hard-earned money on a phone, wouldn't you rather have one that can take a few knocks and still keep going? These were some of the questions I had when I started using the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G. On paper, Xiaomi made some interesting choices with this generation. Compared with the REDMI Note 15 Series, the company appears to have taken a step back with the processor, but it also gave the new model a much bigger battery and a tougher build.At first glance, that doesn't sound like the usual recipe for a new-generation smartphone. We normally expect newer models to bring a faster chipset, better cameras, a bigger battery and more features. But you can't have your cake and eat it too, especially when you're trying to keep a phone within a certain price range.In the case of the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G, Xiaomi seems to have chosen where it wants to spend the money. And after spending some time with it, I think that decision makes a lot more sense than it does on paper.Pros8,340mAh battery with 67W HyperChargeExcellent durability, with 3-meter drop resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus 2Stereo speakers are loud enough for streaming and everyday entertainmentStarting price of Php 22,999 makes the battery and durability-focused package more accessibleConsSnapdragon 6s Gen 4 isn't the chipset you'd normally expect at this price rangeNot ideal for demanding gaming with high graphics settings and frame ratesDesign: Built for the occasional mishapThe REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G doesn't look like a traditional rugged phone. That's probably a good thing. Instead of going for an overly bulky design with exposed bumpers and an industrial-looking chassis, Xiaomi keeps the phone looking like a regular modern smartphone. But underneath that familiar exterior is where most of the interesting engineering happens. The phone uses what Xiaomi calls its Titan Structure, which combines Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with reinforced internal architecture. The result is a claimed 3-meter drop resistance, and Xiaomi says the phone is the first smartphone to receive SGS certification for this level of drop resistance.At this price point, this feature is a must have to standout among the sea of smartphones. Because let's face it, smartphones get dropped. It doesn't matter how careful you are. One wrong move pulling the phone out of your pocket or walking down the stairs can send a perfectly good smartphone straight to the floor. I had my review unit accidentally dropped when I got out of the car, and I could hardly see a dent or scratch on it. The REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G also carries IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings. There are actually customized waterproof components to protect different parts of the device. This includes the speakers, microphones, Type-C port, buttons, SIM tray and camera lens.The phone also supports 2-meter water resistance for up to 72 hours, with TÜV SÜD certification for this capability. Its protection covers splashes, immersion and hot water. That's a serious amount of protection for a phone this good looking.The port and buttons are also built with durability in mind. The REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G has the usual power and volume buttons on the side, while the USB-C port sits at the bottom for charging and data transfer. The buttons have a familiar layout, so there's no learning curve here, while the USB-C port remains easy to access for charging. It's a small detail, but it fits the phone's overall approach. The Sky Blue finish gives the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G a clean and understated look. I particularly like how the camera bump is neatly laid out, with the lenses and flash arranged cleanly without making the rear panel look too busy. The soft blue finish adds a bit of personality while keeping the phone looking sleek and modern.Display: Big, sharp and practicalThe REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G comes with a large 6.83-inch 1.5K POLED display. It uses a flat panel and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. At this size, the display gives you plenty of room to work with. I enjoyed my time with the display when watching YouTube, scrolling through social media, reading articles and documents, or jumping between apps. If you're like me that spend a good chunk of your day staring at your phone, having a larger canvas makes a difference.The 1.5K resolution is also a nice middle ground. You get a sharper image than a standard Full HD display without going overboard with resolution. Text looks crisp, photos have enough detail, and videos benefit from the extra screen real estate. I also appreciate the flat display. Curved screens can look nice, but a flat panel makes more sense for a phone that puts durability and practicality front and center. There's less to worry about around the edges, and the display is simply easier to use.The stereo speakers also make the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G a good companion for streaming. Voices come through clearly, while music and sound effects have enough volume and presence for casual viewing without immediately reaching for a pair of earbuds. Xiaomi also includes a 300% volume boost, which helps when you’re watching videos in noisier environments. For Netflix, YouTube, or a quick episode while taking a break, the speakers are more than capable for everyday entertainment. More importantly, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 gives the screen another layer of protection. That ties neatly into the phone's overall philosophy.PerformanceThis is probably the most interesting part of the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G for me. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, paired with LPDDR4X memory and UFS 4.1 storage. It's not exactly the chipset you'd expect to see at this price range, especially if performance is high on your priority list. But I can see why Xiaomi went with it. Instead of pushing the processor and potentially raising the price, the company seems to have put more focus on other areas that matter in everyday use, particularly the massive battery and durable build. For regular tasks, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 has enough horsepower to keep things moving. Apps open without much fuss, scrolling feels responsive, and switching between social media, messaging, streaming and productivity apps doesn't feel like a chore. Gaming is also quite manageable. I had no complaints playing two of my favorite titles, Genshin Impact and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, with both games playable at moderate graphics settings. Of course, this isn't the phone I'd recommend if your main goal is to push demanding games at the highest settings. But for everyday use and some casual gaming on the side, the performance is more than enough. Xiaomi made a choice here to keep the price in check, and instead of putting more money into raw processing power, it went toward features you can appreciate every day. A faster chipset looks good on paper, but a bigger battery and tougher build can make a more noticeable difference once the phone leaves the spec sheet and lands in your hands.In my benchmark tests, the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G 6GB + 128GB variant scored 681,694 on AnTuTu, while Geekbench 7 returned 843 for single-core and 2,541 for multi-core. The Geekbench GPU test recorded 1,166, although another run failed validation, so I wouldn’t put too much weight on the GPU score alone. Overall, the results line up with my day-to-day experience, where the phone handles regular apps and moderate gaming without much trouble.Camera: The 50MP main camera does the heavy liftingThe camera setup is fairly straightforward. You get a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization and an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 16MP front-facing camera. The main camera naturally does most of the heavy lifting. The 50MP sensor gives you enough resolution for everyday photos, while OIS helps keep shots steady. That becomes particularly useful when you're shooting indoors or in less-than-ideal lighting. The 8MP ultrawide is useful when you need to squeeze more into the frame. It's the camera you'll want for landscapes, architecture, group photos and those situations where backing up simply isn't an option. It's not an overly complicated camera system, and I think that's fine. Check this sample photo of the 50MP main camera vs 8MP ultra-wide sensor: Sample Photo: 8MP Ultra-wide Sample Photo: 50MP MainREDMI clearly didn't spend the entire budget chasing camera specifications. The phone's priorities are elsewhere. You get a capable main camera, a useful ultrawide and a decent selfie camera without turning the rear panel into a collection of lenses that you'll rarely touch. This is a sensible setup for everyday photography, Software: HyperOS keeps things familiarThe REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G runs Xiaomi HyperOS and comes with Google Gemini and Circle to Search. The software experience is an important part of the overall package because the hardware only gets you so far. HyperOS brings the familiar Xiaomi ecosystem and Android experience, while Gemini and Circle to Search add newer AI-powered tools to the mix. Circle to Search, in particular, fits naturally into how people use their phones. When you see something on the screen that you want to know more about, being able to search without leaving the current context can be genuinely useful. The same goes for Gemini. AI features are no longer limited to flagship smartphones, and having them available here makes the phone feel more current. What I like the most with HyperOS is the ability to send files to MacOS which is quite useful in my workflow. The software also ties into the larger idea behind the Note 17 Pro 5G. The phone's software is specifically tailored for an everyday device that handles work, entertainment, communication and everything in between.Battery: This is where the upgrade really makes senseIf the processor is where Xiaomi made its biggest compromise, the battery is where it clearly went in the opposite direction. The REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G packs an 8,340mAh battery with 67W HyperCharge and 22.5W wired reverse charging. And while it does not have the 10,000 mAh from the Note 17 Pro Max, it's still a massive battery for a smartphone. And this is probably the upgrade that most people will appreciate more than a faster processor.You don't need to be a power user to understand the value of battery life. We use our phones for practically everything now. Messaging, navigation, social media, streaming, mobile banking, photography and work all eat into battery life.If you're a Grab driver or another gig worker, for example, your phone can practically be your office. If you're a student, it can be your textbook, entertainment device and communication tool. If you're an office worker, it can be your email client, authenticator, hotspot and productivity machine. In all those situations, battery life matters. The 67W HyperCharge support also means you don't have to sit around forever when you eventually need to top up. The reverse charging feature is another nice bonus when you need to give another device some extra juice. This is where Xiaomi's decision to prioritize the battery becomes easier to appreciate.Would I rather have another bump in benchmark performance or a battery that gives me more breathing room throughout the day? For many users, the answer is probably the latter.Verdict: It's about knowing where to compromiseThe REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G isn't a conventional generational upgrade. Xiaomi made a clear trade-off here. The processor isn't as ambitious as what we'd normally expect at this price range, but the company put more emphasis on battery capacity, durability and protection. At a starting price of Php 22,999, I think that was a deliberate decision to keep the phone's price in check. You can't push every component without eventually adding to the cost, so Xiaomi chose to put more of the hardware budget into the things that affect everyday ownership. The result is a phone with an 8,340 mAh battery, 67W HyperCharge, a 6.83-inch 1.5K POLED display, 50MP OIS main camera, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 3-meter drop resistance and IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K protection. There's also added screen, back-cover and liquid-damage protection that backs up its focus on durability. For someone who values reliability over having the biggest performance numbers on a spec sheet, that's a package worth considering.The REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G isn't trying to be the fastest phone in the room. It's trying to be the phone that lasts. After using it, I think that's the better way to look at it. If you're willing to give up some processor performance in exchange for a much bigger battery, tougher construction and a phone you don't have to baby, the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G is a great choice. Sometimes, the smartest upgrade isn't the one with the biggest number. It's the one that gets the priorities right.REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G Specs6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 1280 × 2772 pixels, 447ppi120Hz, 3,500 nits peak brightness, 2,000 nits HBM1,060 nits typical brightness, 3,840Hz PWM, HDR10+Dolby Vision, punch-hole, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, 4nmOcta-core, 4× Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHzAdreno 710 GPU6GB / 8GB RAM128GB / 256GB storageno microSD expansion50MP main, f/1.8, autofocus, OIS8MP ultrawide, f/2.2, LED flashup to 1080p@30fps video16MP front, f/2.4, up to 1080p@30fps video5G, 4G LTE with VoLTE3G, 2GDual SIM, nano-SIM + nano-SIM, eSIM supportDual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/acBluetooth 5.1NFCIR blasterGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS8,340mAh Si/C battery, non-removable67W HyperCharge, up to 50% in 34 minutes22.5W wired reverse chargingAndroid 16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3Under-display optical fingerprint sensorFace recognitionGyroscope, compass, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometerDolby Atmos, dual speakers, up to 300% volumeUSB Type-C audio outputUSB OTG, USB Type-C portIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K dust and water resistance3-meter drop protection163.45 × 78.27 × 8.6mm, 223gBlack, Purple, Satin Orange, Sky BluePhp 22,999 — 6GB + 128GBPhp 24,999 — 6GB + 256GBPhp 25,999 — 8GB + 256GBPromo: Php 20,999 — 6GB + 128GBPhp 22,999 — 6GB + 256GB on Shopee until October 1, 2026
Samsung Begins One UI 9 Rollout
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Series Brings Bigger Batteries to the Philippines
Xiaomi Philippines has officially launched the Redmi Note 17 series in the Philippines, featuring batteries up to 10,000mAh in the midrange segment. The launch event was streamed live on their official Facebook page, with SB19 as the official Philippine ambassador for the Redmi Note 17 series. The series includes four models: the Redmi Note 17 [...]