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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, Tab S11 now official

Latest devices equipped with One UI 8, offering Galaxy AI, multimodal capabilities, more

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Samsung S25 FE

Samsung is making the affordable Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy Tab S11 available in the Philippines soon.

The latest addition to the Galaxy S25 lineup, the S25 FE is equipped with One UI 8, including essential Galaxy AI experiences.

Users can also step into a new era of natural and effortless interaction, thanks to the phone’s multimodal AI agents.

Among the features on the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are Gemini Live for real-time visual conversations, Now Bar, Now Brief, and Circle to Search with Google.

Powerful AI editing tools include Generative Edit and Instant Slow-mo, as well as Portrait Studio and Audio Eraser.

The upgraded 12MP front-facing camera, powered by ProVisual Engine, also introduces an enhanced selfie experience. The phone also supports Low noise mode, Super HDR in video, and Photo Assist during on-device editing.

Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE also features a 4,900mAh battery and a 10% larger vapor chamber for smooth and responsive performance. In addition, the battery supports 45W wired charging.

In front is a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate, protected by an enhanced Armor Aluminum frame.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Series

Also coming to the Philippines are the Galaxy S11 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S11. These new tablets deliver the most intelligent and advanced tablet experience yet, with the Ultra model being the thinnest Galaxy Tab to date.

The devices are likewise powered by latest Galaxy AI and enhanced by One UI 8, including new multimodal capabilities. They also come with upgraded Samsung DeX and a redesigned S Pen.

Both variants come with Samsung’s enhanced 3nm processor for performance improvements of 33% in NPU, 24% CPU, and 27% in GPU.

AI-powered features include Drawing Assist, Writing Assist, and Circle to Search. The S Pen also supports Quick Tools and Sticky Notes.

Moreover, the latest Samsung DeX supports Extended Mode. This transforms the tablet and an external monitor into a seamless dual-screen setup.

Users can drag and drop apps between displays and focus on more intuitive multitasking and greater flexibility.

Furthermore, combine the Tab S11 Series with the in-box Book Cover Keyboard Slim and easily transform the device into a PC-like mobile workstation.

Price, availability

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE will be available in the Philippines from September 19 for the following prices:

  • 128GB: PhP 39,990
  • 256GB: PhP 44,990
  • 512GB: PhP 53,990

Customers can double-up their storage for less from launch, plus get an additional PhP 2,000 discount. They can likewise trade-in an old device to get up to 50% off.

The S25 FE will come in Icyblue, Jetblack, Navy, and White. Those looking for an audio wearable to pair the device with can choose the new Galaxy Buds3 FE as well, which is at 50% off when purchased together with the handset.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 series will be available starting September 26 in select markets in Gray:

  • Tab S11 Wi-Fi: PhP 52,990
  • Tab S11 5G: PhP 61,990
  • Tab S11 Ultra (256GB): PhP 85,990
  • Tab S11 Ultra (512GB, eStore exclusive): PhP 91,990

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Canva teams up with SB19 to turn A’TIN’s passion into creativity

Campaign lets fans access assets, editable templates, more

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Canva Philippines has joined forces with SB19 and Sony Music Entertainment to launch the “Kaya sa Canva” campaign.

This first-of-its-kind initiative is aimed at transforming the popular Filipino boy band’s fanbase into creators by giving them access to official design assets, exclusive templates, and powerful creative tools.

That’s of course as fans have a way of creating artwork, banners, and more outputs to honor their idols.

As such, the partnership enables the A’TIN (SB19’s fanbase) to access the Canva-exclusive SB19’s Creative Hub.

This dedicated space lets fans access assets, including SB19-inspired sticker packs, custom typography, and editable templates inspired by the group.

Fans around the world will initially have access to templates for photo-booth strips, wallpapers, posters, and videos.

The campaign will then expand with Canva-exclusive assets celebrating the group’s New Era, as well as their latest single, “Lawless”.

Meanwhile, the original song “KAYA” is accompanied with an upbeat music video, doubling as a love letter to A’TIN and a masterclass in Canva’s tools.

Every visual and animation is fan-inspired, a celebration of the creativity, passion, and dedication that’s defined in the community from day one.

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The iPhone 18 might sell out for an unexpected reason

The ongoing shortage might play a part in the phone selling out earlier than expected.

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An iPhone selling out is not news. Because of how popular the phones are, it’s within the realm of probability that Apple runs out of stock at some point. According to a new report, this year won’t be any different… but it’s for an entirely different reason.

First reported by analyst Tim Culpan, Apple is reportedly struggling to meet its demand for semiconductors for the iPhone 18 and the foldable iPhone. The ongoing memory shortage is cutting off Apple’s ability to deliver the required supply of smartphones in a timely fashion. The report even claims that TSMC, which helps produce the iPhone, is sitting on a shipment of processors, worth US$ 1 billion, that don’t have memory chips.

Now, Apple is still confident that it can weather the launch. However, if the shortage persists, the iPhone 18 generation will likely sell out much more quickly than expected.

It’s an interesting time for Apple to experience such a shortage. It’s been heavily rumored that the company will launch its very first foldable phone next month, creating a new market for the brand. Apple definitely wants this attempt to succeed after the tepid response to its last new product, the Vision Pro.

SEE ALSO: Did Tim Cook just confirm that iPhone prices are going up?

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These “smart” glasses just sold out in under a week

DuckDuckGo touts that these glasses have zero AI, zero cameras, and an infinite battery life.

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Smart glasses are in a weird place right now. While a chunk of the population views them as cool and innovative, another significant chunk sees them as a privacy nightmare. If you’re in the latter group but want to see what life is like on the former, DuckDuckGo has a new product: a pair of anti-surveillance glasses with no camera or AI, otherwise known as just normal sunglasses.

If it’s not obvious, yes, it’s a troll product. DuckDuckGo is a search engine famously known for pushing privacy as a priority, opposing Google’s penchant for advertising and AI. Now, the search engine is taking on the smart glasses market.

Partnering with Knockaround, DuckDuckGo released the Paso Robles, a pair of sunglasses touted as having zero cameras, an always-offline mode, and a battery life of infinity.

It’s a statement piece. The rims have a logo mark, similar to the Meta’s glasses. The packaging also states that the glasses are “designed to block the sun, not send data to the cloud.”

Now, if you want a pair, they cost only US$ 35, as opposed to Meta’s US$ 299 price tag, but they are already sold out.

Which says quite a bit about today’s sentiment against AI and for privacy. Of course, to be fair, DuckDuckGo’s supply is certainly less than Meta’s stock for their smart glasses. It does, however, prove that the sentiment is there.

As of now, the world is slowly realizing that unimpeded smart glasses aren’t such a good idea, leading to people concerned about their privacy. In fact, some states have already started banning the technology in certain public spaces.

SEE ALSO: New York becomes first state to ban smart glasses

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