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OPPO Reno5: Price and availability in the Philippines

Can be had in a variety of ways

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The latest additions to OPPO’s Reno series are now in the Philippines — the OPPO Reno5 4G and OPPO Reno5 5G.

The OPPO Reno5 5G has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 765G processor with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

The rear is a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth camera. For selfies, a 32-megapixel camera is located within the punch-hole cut-out. OPPO has also bundled in many video-oriented features such as Ultra Night Video and Dual View video.

The Reno5 4G is pretty much the same phone except it’s not 5G capable and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720.

Reno5 Series comes with the latest android-based operating system, ColorOS 11.1, highlighting the beloved stock Android 11 features while also providing rich UI customization, greater efficiency, unparalleled smoothness, and strengthened privacy sought by OPPO users.

Price and availability

The Reno5 5G retails for PhP 23,999 whle the Reno5 4G is available for PhP 18,999. There’s a variety of ways to get your hands on these phones.

Pre-order period — February 10-19

During the pre-order period, customers may visit any of the authorized dealers for the reservation. A non-refundable down payment of PhP1,000 is required to complete the reservation process. A pre-order card will be issued upon completion of the reservation that will be presented upon claiming your order at the store where you reserved your unit.

Customers may start claiming the reserved unit plus the free Kuyou Smart Watch starting February 20. For each Reno5 Series unit you purchase, you are entitled to one free Kuyou Smart Watch.

Flash Sale

OPPO is also having a special flash sale on Shopee and Lazada on February 10, 8PM. Limited stocks of Reno5 4G and Reno5 5G are up for grabs and same-day purchases will be shipped out within 24 hours.

During this period, you are entitled to get freebies worth PhP6,600 consisting of an OPPO Enco W11, GrabFood voucher, Viu Premium Subscription, and a Kuyou Smart Watch. Additionally, score more freebies if you leave your best 5-star rating with photos of the Reno5 to be one of 10 lucky customers who can win a Converse sling bag, a Parkland 30L BackPack, and an OPPO M31.

Globe ThePlan

With Globe Telecom, you can grab the latest OPPO Reno5 device exclusively at shop.globe.com.ph with ThePLAN 1499 with zero cash-out and get a free Rock Space EB51 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds worth PhP3,199. ThePLAN 1499 comes with 11GB of data, Unli All-Net Texts and Unli All-Net Calls; while OPPO Reno5 5G will be available in both shop.globe.com.ph and select Globe stores through ThePLAN 1799 with only PHP1,200 one-time cash-out and comes with a free Kuyou Smart Watch worth PhP3,999. ThePLAN 1799 with 16GB of data, Unli All-Net Texts, Unli All-Net Calls.

As part of ThePLAN perks, Globe subscribers will also be able to access Konsulta MD (monthly auto-recurring subscription, no data included), Amazon Prime Video (6 months subscription; no data included), iflixVIP (3 months subscription; no data included), Facebook with 1GB allocation per month during the 24-month subscription upon purchasing both OPPO Reno5 and OPPO Reno5 5G. Both devices will be delivered at free-of-charge.

Smart Signature

The Signature 5G Plan is specially designed with two times more data than the regular Signature Plans so users can make the most of Smart 5G’s superfast speeds, ultra-low latency, and higher efficiency. The plans also now come with Unli All-Net Calls and Texts so subscribers can stay in touch with friends and loved ones worry-free.

Home Credit

It is also available via Home Credit with zero percent interest. Reno5 4G is available under 6-month, 9-month, 12-month, 15-month, and 18-month installment plans. While the Reno5 5G is available under 9-month, 12-month, 15-month, and 18-month installment plans. You may also purchase the latest handsets via major credit card bank partners.

Reno5 4G comes in Fantasy Silver and Starry Black, while Reno5 5G comes in Galactic Silver and Starry Black. Both handsets will be officially available in the Philippines starting February 20.

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Nintendo officially announces Ocarina of Time remake

Coming in 2026.

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There are a few titles that an overwheling majority of gamers consider as an absolute must-play for other gamers. One of those titles is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Originally launched for the Nintendo 64, it’s not easy to play the iconic game today. But, later this year, the game is about to get much more accessible. Nintendo has officially announced a remake of Ocarina of Time.

Modern gamers might not realize the effect of the original Ocarina of Time on the RPG genre. Besides adding a third dimension to the then-fledgling Legend of Zelda series, the 1998 game also revolutionized the gaming world by popularizing targeting systems. That, and the refining of the formula in Majora’s Mask, makes Ocarina an essential in gaming history.

During today’s Nintendo Direct, the company capped off the hour-long presentations by announcing a remake of the game. Though the short, short trailer didn’t reveal any gameplay, it did confirm that the remake will retain the original’s more whimsical art style, as opposed to the realism put forth by the Breath of the Wild duology.

It’s not the first re-release for the game, though. In the past, Nintendo released remastered versions of the game for the GameCube and the 3DS. This is, however, the first official remake of the title for a much more modern system.

We didn’t know when the remake will officially launch, but it’s coming out within this year.

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Apple has essentially confirmed the launch of the iPhone Fold

Some hidden references were not hidden enough.

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No, Apple did not officially launch the iPhone Fold yet.

However, WWDC 2026 had a few surprises for those attentive enough to go deeper into the event’s announcements. And it all revolves around iOS 27.

Of course, the main event of WWDC 2026 is the first peek into the upcoming mobile operating system. Though we already covered everything that Apple visibly announced, something hidden has essentially confirmed the band’s first foldable phone.

On X, Sam Henri Gold, an engineer, spotted a few crucial references to a foldable form factor. Hidden underneath the recently released iOS 27 beta are mentions of “foldState” and “angleDegrees.” The code also includes references to the number of displays a single device has.

Notably, iOS 26 did not include such mentions. It can’t be purely coincidental. Unless Apple is suddenly shipping iOS 27 out to foldables from other brands (highly unlikely), this is the prelude to an iPhone Fold coming later this year.

Now, rumors of an iPhone Fold have been making the rounds for a while now. But they haven’t been as strong as this year. There’s heavy speculation that the brand’s first foldable phone is coming later this fall.

There’s still a nonzero chance that it makes an appearance during WWDC 2026, but don’t put all your eggs in this basket. Apple traditionally reserves the conference for software developments. Fall is the usual playing ground for Apple’s hardware.

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Apple Intelligence gets smarter across apps

Beyond Siri AI

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Apple Intelligence

Alongside the debut of Siri AI at WWDC26, Apple also unveiled the next generation of Apple Intelligence, bringing new AI-powered features to Photos, Safari, Messages, Shortcuts, Home, and other apps across its ecosystem.

Powered by a new privacy-focused architecture, Apple Intelligence now integrates more deeply across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro. The company says the update makes everyday tasks easier with smarter editing tools, improved web browsing, more capable communication features, and expanded automation options.

New AI editing tools come to Photos

Apple is introducing several new editing features to Photos.

Spatial Reframing lets users adjust the composition of a photo after it has been taken. The feature uses AI to generate only the parts of an image needed to accommodate the new perspective while keeping the original scene intact.

The Photos app is also gaining an upgraded Extend tool, which can expand images, straighten horizons, and adjust aspect ratios without cropping out important elements. Meanwhile, the Clean Up tool now delivers more realistic results when removing unwanted objects from photos. Apple says AI-edited images will automatically include a hidden SynthID watermark.

Safari gets smarter browsing features

Apple Intelligence is also changing how Safari works.

A new feature automatically organizes tabs into topics, making it easier to manage research, trip planning, and other projects spread across multiple pages. Safari can continue grouping new tabs into existing topics as users browse.

Another feature called Notify Me can monitor webpages for changes, such as product restocks or price drops, and send notifications when updates occur. Safari can also generate custom browser extensions through a new Describe an Extension tool that builds extensions based on a user’s written instructions.

Apple is also expanding the capabilities of the Passwords app. Eligible accounts can now be automatically upgraded to stronger passwords, with Apple Intelligence handling the process on a user’s behalf.

Messages, Calendar, and Shortcuts gain AI assistance

Messages and Mail are becoming more proactive with contextual suggestions.

Users can receive one-tap recommendations to create reminders or notes based on conversations. Messages can also help locate specific photos by recognizing people, locations, and keywords mentioned in chats. Smart Reply can now adapt responses based on a user’s writing style.

Apple is also bringing AI assistance to Calendar and Shortcuts. Users can create calendar events simply by describing them, while a new Describe a Shortcut feature can automatically build automations based on natural language instructions.

The Phone app is gaining Call Context, which can surface information such as reservation numbers and confirmation codes when users contact a business. Apple says the feature runs entirely on-device and does not share information with the company.

New features for Home and accessibility

The Home app is becoming smarter with AI-generated video descriptions and improved search tools for HomeKit Secure Video cameras.

Users can search security camera footage using natural language and review automatically highlighted noteworthy events. Apple Intelligence can also group related notifications into a single activity to reduce clutter.

Accessibility features are also receiving upgrades. VoiceOver can provide richer image descriptions, while Voice Control allows users to describe onscreen controls instead of memorizing exact button names. Accessibility Reader now supports more complex documents and can provide summaries and translations on demand.

Availability

The new Apple Intelligence features are available for developer testing starting today through the Apple Developer Program. A public beta will launch next month through the Apple Beta Software Program.

Apple plans to release the features this fall as part of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 for supported Apple Intelligence-compatible devices.

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