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Sony Xperia XZ2 makes its way to the Philippines with official price

Time to save up!

Published

April 24, 2018

Marvin Velasco

After having successful launches in the US and Singapore, Sony’s flagship Xperia XZ2 is now making its way to the Philippines with pricing and availability.

Beginning May 11, interested parties can purchase the Xperia XZ2 for PhP 43,990, which converts to about US$ 840. That’s a little higher than the US pricing of US$ 799. The available colors are Liquid Black and Liquid Silver.

Initially introduced during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last February, the Xperia XZ2 is Sony’s first premium smartphone of the year. It owns an all-new design that’s far removed from Xperias of old, but it’s still equipped with a high-end Snapdragon 845 processor and single high-speed main camera.

As a preview, you can see what’s inside the box and watch our initial impressions here:

Notice something missing? Yup, the Xperia XZ2 Compact isn’t part of the Philippine lineup. The same thing happened during the Xperia XZ1 launch last year, wherein the smaller XZ1 Compact didn’t make a local appearance because Sony didn’t see it making a strong enough impact on the Philippine market. Likewise, the absence of the XZ2 Compact is a result of Sony Philippines believing that local consumers prefer larger phones.

The next question is when the Xperia XZ2 Premium will begin its regional rollout. Having been reduced to a surprise launch last week, the dual-camera flagship may still take a while to become globally available, but Sony assures us that it’ll reach the Philippines in due time.

MWC 2026

Upcoming HONOR devices to feature better Apple interconnectivity

Transfer without limits with HONOR Share

Published

February 25, 2026

GadgetMatch

HONOR is redefining cross-OS connectivity with the effortless integration of Apple devices through its three upcoming flagship devices.

At MWC 2026 Barcelona, HONOR will be launching three premium AI-powered devices: the Magic V6, MagicPad4, and MagicBook Pro 14.

These devices will come with an industry-leading cross-OS solution. Such integration enables seamless interaction with an even wider Apple ecosystem which includes the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

HONOR Share has been supporting transfers to Apple devices for a while now, and this integration will expand what is currently possible.

Among the features are OneTap file transfer with iPhone and Mac for fast and intuitive transfer of photos, videos, and files directly from the Magic V6 to a Mac.

Meanwhile, the MagicPad4 can also enable photo and video transfer both to and from an iPhone. But more than that, the tablet can function as an extended display for the Mac to support tasks like editing.

Furthermore, the MagicBook Pro 14 2026 can transfer images and documents quickly to iPhones and iPads with just a simple click of HONOR Share.

Such integrations make the HONOR flagship devices more than just standalone devices. With consumers operating across platforms, HONOR is ensuring being a topnotch choice for open and fluid connectivity.

MWC 2026

HONOR to unveil humanoid robot, more at MWC 2026

‘Believe in the magic’ as HONOR advances Alpha Plan vision

Published

February 25, 2026

GadgetMatch

HONOR will reveal its first humanoid robot at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026.

It hasn’t been a year since HONOR announced entering robotics development, and soon, the manufacturer will officially have its first humanoid robot.

The appearance of the robot can already be previewed in HONOR’s 39-second teaser clip below:

Notably, the narration says “Believe in the magic”. This could suggest HONOR is also naming the robot after its flagship series.

This is on top of the much anticipated HONOR Robot Phone, which has been previewed as early as October 2025 (and also seen on the clip).

This AI-powered robot phone features a built-in, 3-axis gimbal which supports the camera system and can “interact” with the user.

HONOR will also officially announce the HONOR Magic V6, its latest flagship foldable with enhanced durability, larger battery, and even slimmer design.

Plus, two more AI-powered devices will join the ecosystem: the HONOR MagicPad4 and HONOR MagicBook Pro 14. These boost productivity with superior performance in ultra-slim form factors.

All aforementioned products advance HONOR’s Alpha Plan vision of a synergized human-machine future.

They will officially be unveiled during HONOR’s Keynote Launch Event themed “Believers in AI Future” on March 1.

It will be held at the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona starting at 1:00 PM CET.

Laptops

Samsung Galaxy Book6 series coming to the US on March 11

Samsung’s most powerful AI PCs yet

Published

February 25, 2026

GadgetMatch

Samsung’s most advanced AI-powered PC lineup yet, the Samsung Galaxy Book6 series, will be available in the United States starting March 11.

The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra, Book6 Pro, and Book6 are all powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors to deliver improved CPU, GPU, and NPU performance.

Galaxy AI features like AI Select and Intelligent Search streamline workflows, while Multi-Control and Second Screen enable seamless productivity across Galaxy devices.

Users can connect the Galaxy Book6 series to their Galaxy smartphone or tablet for multi-screen productivity. This includes accessing one’s phone storage straight from the Book6 PC.

And similar to Circle to Search on Galaxy mobile devices, the upcoming PCs have a feature wherein users can just trace whatever is on their screen and search.

In addition, the series combines ultra-thin designs with up to 30 hours of video playback.

Price, availability

Here are the pricing of the three devices under the series:

Galaxy Book6 Ultra: Starts at US$ 2,449.99
Galaxy Book6 Pro: Starts at US$ 1,599.99
Galaxy Book6: Starts at US$ 1,049.99

They will be available nationwide at Samsung.com and Samsung Experience Stores beginning on March 11. Customers who reserve early will get a US$ 30 credit.

More details will be unveiled during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25 at 10:00 A.M. PT / 1:00 A.M. ET.