Redmi Note 17 Launched in China; Price Starts at CNY 1,299
Redmi has officially launched the Note 17 in China with a starting price of CNY 1,299, which converts to approximately ₱11,700. It is offered in three storage variants and comes in Black, Shallow Cyan, and Meteor Purple color options. Here are the official prices for each Redmi Note 17 storage variant, with approximate conversions to [...]
Redmi Note 17 Pro Launched in China; Price Starts at CNY 1,599
Redmi has officially launched the Note 17 Pro in China with a starting price of CNY 1,599, which converts to approximately ₱14,500. It is offered in four storage variants and comes in Black, White, Sky Blue, and Nebula Purple color options. Here are the official prices for each Redmi Note 17 Pro storage variant, with [...]
Honor X7e Review
With the high price of smartphones these days, it’s a bit hard to find something that fits what you need,... The post Honor X7e Review appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews.
Xiaomi Unveils SkyNomad Reconfigurable SUV
Xiaomi EV Unveils SkyNomad SUV: Intelligence Meets Reconfigurable Large Space Xiaomi EV has officially announced the Xiaomi SkyNomad series, marking the tech giant’s second major product lineup under its automotive brand. Moving away from the driver-centric focus of the Xiaomi SU7 and YU7, the SkyNomad is engineered as an intelligent, reconfigurable, large-space SUV designed entirely around
Acer stays top ranked laptop brand in the Philippines
Twenty years strong, Acer keeps the crown as the top laptop brand in the Philippines. The post Acer stays top ranked laptop brand in the Philippines appeared first on UnGeek.
How Google Gemini and HONOR AI Work Together on the HONOR 600 Series
Artificial intelligence has become one of the biggest reasons people upgrade their smartphones, but today's AI experience goes beyond a single assistant or feature. The HONOR 600 Series combines Google Gemini with HONOR's own AI features, bringing together productivity, research, photography, and content creation in one device. Google Gemini helps with everyday tasks such as writing, planning, and research, while HONOR AI enhances photography and creative tools, to create a more practical AI experience for everyday use. How Google Gemini Helps on the HONOR 600 SeriesAt the center of the Google AI experience is Google Gemini, Google's next-generation AI assistant built into the HONOR 600 Series.Users can ask questions through text, voice, or images, then receive contextual responses that help plan trips, summarize documents, draft emails, organize ideas, answer complex questions, and manage everyday tasks without constantly switching between apps.Gemini becomes part of the phone's everyday experience, making common tasks faster and more intuitive.Google AI Pro Unlocks More Powerful AI ToolsEvery HONOR 600 Series purchase also includes a three-month trial of Google AI Pro, which expands the AI experience with premium creative and productivity tools.The subscription includes Gemini Advanced for more capable AI assistance, Veo 3.1 for AI video generation, Flow for AI-assisted filmmaking, Nano Banana Pro for image creation, NotebookLM for research and learning, plus 5TB of cloud storage across Google services.Together, these tools extend the HONOR 600 Series beyond everyday smartphone use, especially for creators, students, and professionals who rely on AI throughout their workflow.HONOR AI Powers Content CreationAlongside Google's AI platform, HONOR continues to develop its own creative tools.One of the standout features is AI Image to Video 2.0, which transforms up to three still photos into short videos through simple text prompts. Users can define opening and ending scenes, apply cinematic templates, and create clips directly from the Gallery.The experience also includes the AI Button for quick access to creative features and AI Photos Agent, which allows users to edit photos through natural-language commands. Additional tools such as Moving Photo Eraser and Moving Photo Breakout Collage add more ways to create dynamic visual content without third-party apps.HONOR AI Makes Mobile Photography SmarterThe HONOR 600 Series also uses AI to improve image quality behind the scenes.The 200MP Ultra-Clear Night Camera works with HONOR's AiMAGE imaging architecture and E2E AI Remosaic technology to improve clarity and light sensitivity under challenging conditions.Additional features such as AI Enhanced Night Photography, AI Enhanced Night Portrait, AI Super Zoom 2.0, AI Cloud Enhancement, and AI Color Engine optimize different aspects of image capture. On the HONOR 600 Pro, SuperMoon 2.0 and a 50MP 3.5x Periscope Telephoto Camera extend photography capabilities even further.Together, these AI features enhance image processing to produce more consistent results across different shooting conditions.Beyond AIWhile AI defines much of the HONOR 600 Series experience, the smartphones also pack premium hardware that complements these intelligent features. The lineup includes Snapdragon processors, a 7,000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery, IP68/IP69 durability, fast charging, and cross-platform connectivity through OneHop.For a closer look at the hardware, battery, display, performance, and other non-AI features, read our full feature here:HONOR 600 Series Features Beyond AI:https://www.pinoymetrogeek.com/2026/07/honor-600-series-features-beyond-ai.htmlPricingThe HONOR 600 Series starts at ₱28,999 for the HONOR 600 5G, while the HONOR 600 5G Pro retails for ₱49,999.Artificial intelligence is no longer defined by a single assistant or feature. On the HONOR 600 Series, Google Gemini and HONOR AI each play a distinct role, with one focused on productivity and research, and the other on creativity, photography, and device intelligence. Together, they create an AI experience that supports everyday tasks, content creation, and mobile photography without requiring users to learn an entirely new way of using their smartphone.
HUAWEI MatePad Air launched: 12-inch OLED, PaperMatte panel, and 10,100mAh battery
HUAWEI launches the MatePad Air (2026) alongside the Pura 90s Pro and Pro Max in Malaysia.HUAWEI MatePad Air 2026Thin and lightweight with Pro-level productivityHUAWEI positions the tablet as a productivity-focused device that combines "Pro-level performance" with a notably slim build. As the main spotlight, the MatePad Air measures just 5.3mm thick and features a lightweight design, making it one of the most portable tablets the company has released, an improvement even on previous Huawei models already known for their slim profiles. The tablet's designDespite its compact form factor, the tablet is equipped with a 12-inch OLED display offering a resolution of 2800 x 1840, 144Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits peak brightness, P3 color gamut. Meanwhile, a PaperMatte version of the screen is also available, designed to mimic the texture of paper for writing and drawing while reducing eye strain during extended reading or video viewing. On the other hand, the standard, non-PaperMatte variant is also offered, with both versions sharing a 92 percent screen-to-body ratio.Powering the device is a Kirin T93C processor, paired with a built-in suite of AI tools intended to support office and creative workloads without performance issues. It is paired with 8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB storage.In terms of battery, the tablet has 10,100mAh and charges using USB-C 66W SuperCharge.Camera-wise, the MatePad Air uses a 50MP f/1.8 AF rear camera while the front has a 12MP f/2.4 sensor.Other features mentioned are the 6x speakers with HUAWEI Sound and 2x microphones.Connectivity features are WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz) and Bluetooth 5.2.On the software side, the MatePad Air ships with a PC-level version of WPS Office, which includes AI-assisted features and compatibility with Microsoft Office file formats. The tablet also comes preloaded with GoPaint, an application for digital drawing and art creation, and Huawei Notes, designed for note-taking during meetings or classes.It is also available in multiple color options and supports accessories such as the Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard and the M-Pencil Pro.Speaking of a stylus, the M-Pencil supports Air Mouse Mode, allowing users to scroll on the screen using just a pen.The M-Pencil ProThe Folio cover, on the other hand, has different orientations to match users' needs. It can be used in landscape, portrait, as well as in folded state.HUAWEI MatePad Air key specs, features:12-inch OLED with 2800 x 1840 resolution, 144Hz refresh rateKirin T93C processor8GB/12GB RAM256GB storage10,100mAh battery, USB-C 66W SuperCharge6x speakers with HUAWEI Sound2x microphonesWiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2PC-level WPS Office, GoPaint, HUAWEI NotesEMUI16 Operating SystemEuro price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):HUAWEI MatePad Air w/ keyboard 8GB/256GB - EUR 849 (around PHP 59.7K)HUAWEI MatePad Air PaperMatte Edition w/ keyboard 8GB/256GB - EUR 899 (around PHP 63.2K)HUAWEI MatePad Air w/ M-Pencil Pro 8GB/256GB - EUR 899 (around PHP 63.2K)HUAWEI MatePad Air PaperMatte Edition w/ keyboard 12GB/256GB - EUR 999 (around PHP 70.2K)It is currently available in Europe and Malaysia. No word yet for PH at the moment, but we will inform you once we hear from HUAWEI.What do you guys think?
HONOR 600 Series and Google Gemini bring next-generation AI to Filipinos
The HONOR 600 Series is bringing some nifty Google Gemini sensibilities to users everywhere! The post HONOR 600 Series and Google Gemini bring next-generation AI to Filipinos appeared first on UnGeek.
Google Gemini Users Double in Southeast Asia: Philippines leads in Female AI adoption
Google's first-ever Gemini Report reveals that the number of active users of the Gemini app in the region has more than doubled in the past year.Sapna Chadha (VP, Google SEA & South Asia Frontier) on the Big Rise of Gemini in SEAThe Philippines leads in the region in Female AI adoptionDriven by a young, mobile-first population and exceptional local language capabilities, Southeast Asia is adopting Gemini faster than any other Google Application.While the growth spans across the entire Southeast Asian region, the Philippines stands out with unique adoption trends, workplace integration, and female empowerment in tech.Christine Chia (Managing Director, Search and Gemini Partnerships APAC) on Gemini's innovations for SEAThe Philippines is the only country in Southeast Asia where female users lead AI adoption, logging in more prompts than male users. Filipinos are leveraging Gemini heavily for professional growth. Prompts related to job-seeking, staffing, and work-related decisions are more popular in the Philippines than anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Creative processes dominate local usage, with 24 percent of Philippine prompts dedicated to creative workflows and 17 percent specifically seeking help with writing.The same report highlights Gemini's massive footprint in the country's robust Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and marketing sectors. Filipino professionals are treating AI as a 'customer-centric teammate.' Impressively, the Philippines logs three times shares of prompts for customer support content and marketing generation than the regional average.Beyond the Philippines, the report underscores how Gemini is natively weaving its way into the daily lives of over 600 million people across Southeast Asia. Nearly 40 percent of the region's population under the age of 25, digital natives are driving the highest engagement, writing the most detailed prompts, and holding longer conversations with the AI.Samuele Saini (Director, Google Ads Solutions & Insights, Southeast Asia) on how Gemini is more than a chatbot in SEANearly 70 percent of all prompts in the region are submitted in their native languages. AI Singapore's Southeast Asia Holistic Evaluation of Language Models, or SEA-HELM, evaluation benchmark officially named Gemini the best performing large language model, or LLM, for Southeast Asian Languages overall.Almost 3 in 4 Gemini requests come from mobile devices. Users are increasingly bypassing keyboards, with 40 percent of prompts relying on voice commands, photos, and video uploads. Notably, 10 percent of users now rely entirely on features like Gemini Live.Over the past year, Southeast Asian users generated 5 billion images using Google's Nano Banana model and nearly 1 million songs via the Lyria 3 music generation model.Looking ahead, Google is shifting Gemini from a reactive assistant to a proactive partner with the introduction of Gemini Spark, a 24/7 personal cloud-based AI agent. It is deeply integrated into the Google Workspace tools, like Gmail and Docs, and Spark operates securely in the background even when devices are locked.Gemini Spark is currently rolling out in local Southeast Asian languages to Google AI Ultra subscribers. Additionally, users in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam can now access direct in-app shopping features, allowing them to view shoppable product listings, comparison tables, and live pricing directly within their chat threads.What do you guys think?
Lucky Infinix user takes home a brand-new Ducati Panigale V2
It's a surprise Ducati for a very lucky Infinix customer! The post Lucky Infinix user takes home a brand-new Ducati Panigale V2 appeared first on UnGeek.