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M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air are now available in the Philippines

Together with Power Mac Center’s generous discounts and deals

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Just a month after Apple’s announcement, the newest 2024 M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air are now here in the Philippines!

Power Mac Center has got you covered not just with these new power-packed iPads, but also with all the exciting deals and freebies they have in-store for everyone — literally and figuratively.

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Gone are the confusing days of 10.9 and 12.9-incher iPads. ICYMI, the new 2024 M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air now come in two common sizes: a “regular” 11-inch model and a larger 13-inch variant.

Other than having a larger-sized iPad Air for the first time in forever, the new Air is also supercharged by the new M2 chip (coming from the older A14 Bionic from 2020 and M1 chip last 2021).

Meanwhile, the iPad Pro debuts with M4, Apple’s latest Silicon chip offering — and the first device to have it.

Apple has also reorganized the camera layout in the new iPad Pro by moving the front camera from the top to its side. On the back, it has also omitted the ultra-wide lens in favor of a better flash unit and ambient light sensor.

The new iPad Pro also boasts the “most advanced” Ultra Retina XDR display with Tandem OLED tech, bringing the best in visual clarity and superiority.

Moreover, the M4 iPad Pro is the thinnest iPad to date — even thinner than the iPad Air! It’s precisely 5.1mm for the 13-inch model and 5.3mm for its 11-inch counterpart.

Lastly, there’s also the Apple Pencil Pro meant for the full-on pros. With new and upgraded sensors also mean new functions and features not just meant for note-taking, but also when it comes to doing art.

Imagine on iPad

Now that we’re on the topic of art, Power Mac Center’s #ImagineOniPad wants to highlight all the infinite possibilities you can do with your iPad — regardless if it’s for work or play.

First in the masterclass is the illustrator/designer Jethro Olba — the mastermind behind the #ImagineoniPad illustration you see above.

He told everyone how the iPad was involved every step of the way — whether it’s for a grand brand collab or just for his passion-driven projects.

Jethro has also proved how the iPad helped him expand his entire portfolio that made him bag numerous partnerships and collaborations with brands — particularly those on the streetwear side.

And as a visual artist, the iPad’s color-rich display paired with the combination of natural-looking brushes, as well as the existence of tools like Procreate, Adobe Fresco, and Figma, all helped him accomplish stuff that he can’t imagine doing on “just” an iPad.

On the other hand, singer-songwriter slash all-rounder musician Noah Raquel had a different experience approach.

Just like most of us, the pandemic has blocked him to take the path he wanted to pursue. But with the continuous rise of TikTok paired with his innate talent in music, he tried doing what was something unimaginable.

From borrowing his mom’s iPhone to record several types of voice recordings during the late night. Making use of a real bread to re-create a quirkier cover of Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso. All the way to actually using Logic Pro to create a song produced solely by him.

This made the recognition he deserves and even got tapped by PMC for the wonderful talent he’s continually showcasing over these years through several platforms enjoyed by millions and billions of users worldwide — especially in the advent of social media and content creation.

Pricing and Availability

The M4 iPad Pro is available in either Space Black or Silver colorways.

These are its pricing and storage configurations — including the higher-end 1/2TB models in either Standard or Nano-Texture Glass options.

M4 iPad Pro
11-inch 13-inch
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi + Cellular Wi-Fi Wi-Fi + Cellular
256GB PhP 76,990 PhP 91,990 PhP 94,990 PhP 108,990
512GB PhP 91,990 PhP 106,990 PhP 108,990 PhP 122,990
1TB Standard PhP 121,990 PhP 136,990 PhP 136,990 PhP 150,990
1TB Nano-Texture PhP 128,990 PhP 143,990 PhP 143,990 PhP 157,990
2TB Standard PhP 151,990 PhP 166,990 PhP 164,990 PhP 178,990
2TB Nano-Texture PhP 158,990 PhP 173,990 PhP 178,990 PhP 185,990

Meanwhile, the M2 iPad Air are available in several color choices like Starlight, Blue, Purple, andSpace Gray.

M2 iPad Air
11-inch 13-inch
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi + Cellular Wi-Fi Wi-Fi + Cellular
128GB PhP 45,990 PhP 55,990 PhP 57,990 PhP 68,990
256GB PhP 52,990 PhP 63,990 PhP 65,990 PhP 75,990
512GB PhP 67,990 PhP 78,990 PhP 80,990 PhP 90,990
1TB PhP 82,990 PhP 93,990 PhP 95,990 PhP 105,990

Fantastic Freebies + Deals

From June 21 to 23, 2024, Power Mac Center is offering limited-time deals and fantastic freebies at the 4th Apple Premium Partner store located in SM Megamall. These include:

  • A free PanzerGlass Screen Protector
  • Anker SoundCore R50 True Wireless Earphones

If you apply for a UnionBank credit card in-store and get approved the same day, you can use it and get PhP 10,000 off your M4 iPad Pro or M2 iPad Air as long as you have a minimum spending of PhP 50,000 on a 24-month installment basis with 0% interest. This offer is valid only until June 30, 2024.

That’s not all! You can even trade in your old iPad from June 21 until July 31, 2024 through their UpTrade program. This gives you an additional trade-in value of up to PhP 3000. This deal isn’t limited to Power Mac Center Premium Centers as it’s available across all PMC branches and The Loop stores nationwide.

Moreover, one lucky buyer who will purchase either the M4 iPad Pro or the M2 iPad Air between June 21st to June 30th has the chance to score PhP 30,000-worth of PMC GCs (Gift Certificates). This raffle is open not just to physical stores but also through their web stores.

Lastly, buying either of the two new 2024 iPads until August 31, 2024 can earn 1 Infinite members raffle entries to the Miles and Milestones: The 30th Anniversary Raffle — with a brand new BYD ATTO 3 EV (Electric Vehicle) as the grand prize.

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Call of Duty drops the PlayStation 4 starting with its next game

Is this the beginning of the end for the PlayStation 4?

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When can we declare that a console is officially dead? Is it as soon as the launch of the next generation? Is it when games no longer come out on the console? Recently, Call of Duty has confirmed that the next game will not be available anymore on the PlayStation 4, which presents an important question: Is the PlayStation 4 officially dead?

Call of Duty is one of the most persistent gaming franchises today. The last entry, Black Ops 7, is still available for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. Both consoles were launched over twelve years ago. (If that doesn’t make you old, the current generation was launched almost six years ago.)

As such, the franchise is one of the last stalwarts keeping the past generation alive. This week, Call of Duty, via a post on X, confirmed that the next game will not arrive on the PlayStation 4. Presumably, this also means the Xbox One.

Currently, we don’t have details about the upcoming game yet. But a new entry is confirmed to arrive later this year.

With the departure of the Call of Duty franchise, it’s fair to ask what will become of the old generation moving forward. Over the years, developers have started shying away from the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. Since the franchise still maintains a steady fan base today, a lot of PlayStation 4 users might be forced to make an upgrade to play the latest entry.

SEE ALSO: PC Game Pass gets cheaper, but Call of Duty delays are coming

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TCL CSOT Unveils ‘APEX Pixel’ innovations at SID Display Week 2026

Breakthroughs in display technologies

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TCL CSOT SID 2026
Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

Pushing the boundaries of display physics, TCL CSOT has officially launched its APEX Pixel framework at SID Display Week 2026.

This unified innovation path targets the microscopic architecture of pixels across FMM OLED, Inkjet-printed (IJP) OLED, and LCD panels to redefine clarity, power efficiency, and color volume.

The Super Pixel revolution

The highlight of the showcase is the Super Pixel technology for mobile FMM OLEDs.

TCL CSOT Super Pixel Mobile Display

By increasing sub-pixel density by roughly 1.8%, TCL CSOT has achieved sharpness comparable to WQHD standards while slashing power consumption by 25%.

Key mobile prototypes on display include:

  • 6.9-inch Ultra-Clarity Display: Features a 2608×1200 resolution with a 0.5mm top bezel
  • 165Hz High-Refresh Panel: Utilizes a Real RGB layout to boost motion smoothness by 40% over standard 120Hz screens
  • Ultra-Low Power 8T LTPO: A 420PPI powerhouse that reduces SoC power draw by a quarter.

IJP OLED and the Tri-Fold Future

TCL CSOT continues to lead the transition toward Inkjet-printed (IJP) OLED.

By utilizing the world’s first 8.6-generation IJP line, the company has debuted a 28-inch Foldable and Portable IJP OLED Monitor.

TCL CSOT IJP OLED Monitor Display

This “Real Stripe” RGB display features a tri-fold design that expands from a 16-inch footprint to a 28-inch workspace.

IJP OLED allows for larger light-emitting areas, occupying 50% to 60% of the pixel. This leads to a significantly enhanced luminous efficiency compared to traditional evaporation methods.

RGBC: The New Standard for LCD

For large-scale cinema experiences, TCL CSOT introduced RGBC Four-Color Technology.

TCL CSOT

By adding a Cyan sub-pixel to the traditional RGB matrix, the 85-inch WHVA Ultra LCD TV achieves a staggering 131% of the BT.2020 color gamut.

This hardware-level shift allows for more saturated hues and finer resolution rendering that traditional three-color pixels cannot replicate.

Through APEX Pixel, TCL CSOT is no longer just chasing size, but perfecting the very atoms of the digital image.

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iPhone 17 is the best-selling phone of 2026 so far

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 series didn’t make the top ten list.

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With more than a quarter of the year done and dusted, it’s time to figure out which smartphone has taken the early lead in the charts. According to the numbers, it can’t get any clearer. The iPhone 17 is currently dominating the charts.

According to Counterpoint Research, the bestselling smartphone in the world as of the first quarter is the base iPhone 17. The model took 6 percent of the global share in unit sales. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pro took the second and third spots, respectively. Only a bit surprisingly, Apple rounded out its quarter with the iPhone 16 taking the number 6 slot.

The stranger thing is Samsung’s presence on this list. The South Korean brand took five spots on the top 10 list. However, none of them are of the Galaxy S26 series. All of them are from the Galaxy A series: in order, Galaxy A07 4G, A17 5G, A56, A36, and A17 4G. (The Galaxy S26 series narrowly missed the top 10.)

That makes nine. The final spot was taken by the Xiaomi Redmi A5.

Going only by the last two paragraphs, you’ll likely assume that the midrange market is rightfully dominating the charts in the months following the Christmas season. However, the iPhone 17’s dominance confirms that Apple has not lost its stride.

Plus, with the iPhone 17e only just having launched, Apple might continue its run well into 2026.

SEE ALSO: Foldable iPhone might be called the iPhone Ultra

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