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The vivo V60 starts at PhP 28,999 in the Philippines

ZEISS-powered cameras, long battery life, smart AI features

Published

September 3, 2025

GadgetMatch

vivo has officially launched the vivo V60 in the Philippines. Featuring ZEISS-powered cameras, long battery life, and smart AI features, the midrange smartphone starts at PhP 28,999 (about US$ 506) in the market.

There are two variants: 12GB+256GB for PhP 28,999 and 12GB+512GB for PHP 30,999. Both models are available for preorder until September 12.

There are three color options: Berry Purple, Summer Blue, and Mist Gray. Customers can now preorder via vivo concept stores, kiosks, and authorized dealers. as well as online via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

Interestingly, the 512GB configuration’s launch price is the same as that of its predecessor, the vivo V50, which was released last February.

Early buyers will enjoy up to a PhP 2,000 discount and an additional PhP 500 off via Home Credit. There’s also exclusive freebies worth over PhP 8,000.

The freebie package includes a vivo VIP Card packed with premium services, as well as a pair of vivo Buds worth PhP 1,699.

Portraits on and off the stage

Big on the vivo V60 is its 1/1.953-inch f/2.65 Sony IMX882 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera which offers 3x Optical Zoom and up to 100x digital zoom.

Users are promised of decent detail even at up to 10x zoom, thanks to the 10x Telephoto Stage Portrait capability. This makes the camera ideal for concerts and capturing other subjects from long distances.

In addition, two new portrait focal lengths — 85mm and 100mm — have been added to the ZEISS Multifocal Portrait lineup, alongside 23mm, 35mm, and 50mm. That’s now five professional-grade focal lengths, giving users flexibility for every scene.

Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

Joining the Super Telephoto Camera is a 50MP ZEISS OIS Main Camera with a Sony IMX766 sensor, and an 8MP ZEISS Ultra Wide-Angle Camera. In front, meanwhile, is a 50MP ZEISS Group Selfie Camera.

Another distinct feature is AI Four-Season Portrait, which transforms the background into winter, autumn, spring, and summer.

More AI editing features include:

AI Erase 3.0
AI Reflection Erase
AI Magic Move
AI Image Expander
AI Photo Enhance

Power meets performance

The vivo V60 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor and comes with 12GB of base RAM plus 12GB of expansion.

The phone also has 512GB of internal storage and a 6,500mAh BlueVolt battery which supports 90W FlashCharge and Bypass Charging, among other features.

Onto its display, the V60 has an HDR10+ certified display with peak brightness of up to 5,000 nits.

Moreover, the vivo V60 integrates an OS refined to enhance productivity and connectivity, with the following highlights:

Google Gemini
AI Smart Call Assistant for real-time Call Captions and Translation
AI Intelligent Summary
AI Captions
AI SuperLink

News

Apple reportedly gives up on the Vision Pro

But Apple will continue to sell the current model.

Published

April 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

When they unveiled the Vision Pro in 2023, Apple touted the wearable as the next big thing after the iPhone. Now, almost three years removed from the launch, the Vision Pro hasn’t really taken over the coveted spot occupied by the iPhone. Apple, according to a report, is allegedly canning the short-lived wearable.

According to MacRumors, Apple has reportedly given up on making the Vision Pro a thing. The team handling the wearable has supposedly been subsumed by other teams within Apple.

If true, the wearable’s end is unfortunate but not surprising. Despite being out for years, the Vision Pro has sold only a little more than half a million units with numerous returns from customers. Most recently, Apple updated the wearable with the M5 chip, but the move hasn’t revitalized the device’s status in Apple’s lineup.

Most of the complaints about the device stem from its exorbitant price or its cumbersome battery pack. Besides costing a whopping US$ 3,499, the Vision Pro is also difficult to move around with, especially because of its total weight and a battery pack that can get in the way.

To be clear, Apple has not officially discontinued the Vision Pro yet. The company continues to sell the version with the M5 chip. Apple can also restart development in the future.

However, the meantime retirement on future development does coincide with the recent restructuring inside the company. Tim Cook recently decided to step down as CEO with John Ternus as his replacement. Canning the Vision Pro might be Ternus’ first step in redefining Apple according to his plans.

Apps

YouTube makes picture-in-picture mode free for everyone globally

The update is rolling out globally now.

Published

April 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Picture-in-picture (or PiP) mode is a godsend for multitaskers. The feature lets users watch videos in a tiny floating window while doing other tasks. However, the feature isn’t readily available for all users. Or wasn’t, at least. YouTube is now rolling out PiP mode for free globally.

Previously, PiP mode was exclusive to YouTube users who pay for Premium or Premium Lite. It was also exclusive to the United States.

Now, YouTube is making the feature completely free for users all over the globe. It will be available for both iOS and Android versions of the app.

There’s still a catch, though. The free version is available only for “longform, non-music content.” The same goes for Premium Lite subscribers. Music is still an exclusive feature for those who pay for the regular version of Premium. Basically, there is no change for paying users or users in the United States.

Using PiP mode is simple. All you need to do is load up a video you want to watch in the background. Then, just exit the YouTube app and go about your other tasks. The video will be inside a floating, resizable window while you look at other things.

There’s no timeline on when the update will reach your device. However, YouTube has promised that it will roll out globally within the coming months.

Enterprise

OnePlus has reportedly merged with realme

Both brands were previously rumored for restructuring early this year.

Published

April 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

OnePlus has a problem. For a while now, rumors have swirled about the company’s dissolution. For their part, the company has continued to deny the reports, citing business as usual. Likely to their dismay, the reports just keep coming. Today, sources have hinted that OnePlus has merged with realme.

Back in January, it was rumored that OnePlus would be closing up shop this year. Since the company very quickly denied the rumors, the report hardly made waves. However, a suspected merger with realme is more difficult to debunk.

For one, realme is itself in a very interesting position. Also back in January, realme was reportedly moving back into being a sub-brand of OPPO. Coupled together with the OnePlus debacle, all this internal restructuring seems par for the course.

According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, OnePlus and realme have already concluded the merger. The two brands have reportedly united their Chinese and international operations under one roof. Likewise, their marketing will be the same. Pete Lau will still be the main head for this new division.

As with anything of this nature, take this with a grain of salt. OPPO, OnePlus, and realme have not issued any official statements concerning a merger or a shutdown for any brand.