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Power Mac Center officially launches the iPhone 15 series in the Philippines

Hurry now to get those exclusive discounts and freebies!

Published

October 20, 2023

Vincenz

Power Mac Center has finally launched the much-awaited iPhone 15 and 15 Pro series in the Philippines!

They held simultaneous launches in their five Apple Premium Partner stores — Festival Mall in Alabang, Eastwood Mall in Quezon City, Bonifacio High Street in Taguig (via The Loop), SM Mall of Asia in Pasay, and last but definitely not the least, the recently-renovated Greenbelt 3 branch in Makati.

It’s said that three more pocket events / experiential booths in Manila, Cebu, and Davao will be launched in the following days.

To make the customer satisfaction even better, those who lined up for the midnight launch were able to receive PhP 18-million worth of starter kits as well as exclusive deals and freebies from brands such as Anessa, KMC Solutions, IKEA, Saddle Row, and Yardstick.

Powerful opening

Other than those who lined-up for iPhone 15 series pre-orders, Power Mac Center also held their annual midnight launch for the upcoming iPhones as well.

At exactly 12 midnight, Power Mac Center Greenbelt 3 has opened their doors, dropped the curtains, and blasted confetti to hype up and welcome the first batch of customers who lined up earlier than ever just to get their hands on to the newest iPhone 15 models.

The first in line is none other than Joey Reyes who went in queue four days (October 16, Monday) before the launch event itself (October 20, Friday).

ICYMI: He was also the first buyer in Power Mac Center’s iPhone 14 series Midnight Launch last year!

There are notable Filipino celebrities and influencers too such as the power couple Megan Young and Mikael Daez, as well as the well-known TikTok star Philip Te Hernandez or commonly known as “Davao Conyo“.

Way before the launch, the queue was already long (as we all expected). But even after leaving the premises, the bridge outside are still filled with a lot of buyers who are waiting to get their hands on to the latest iPhone 15 lineup.

Fun-filled night

Other than long queues, Power Mac Center has also prepared a night-long celebration to serve as a special treat not just for the buyers, but for everyone in the premises.

Hosted by Enchong Dee and Ai Dela Cruz, they made everyone’s late night alive and kicking before the actual launch took place.

December Avenue

Along with powerful music performances by December Avenue, Adie, and Lola Amour, the crowd truly enjoyed what Power Mac Center has prepared prior the launch itself.

Adie

Lola Amour

Here’s a quick rundown of Power Mac Center’s latest midnight launch with the iPhone 15 Series:

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Pricing and Availability

The new iPhone 15 and 15 Series are now officially available starting today, October 20, 2023 both in-stores and online.

The official SRP (Suggested Retail Pricing) for all models are as follows:

	iPhone 15	iPhone 15 Plus	iPhone 15 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro Max
128GB	PhP 61,990	PhP 68,990	PhP 76,990	—
256GB	PhP 68,990	PhP 76,990	PhP 83,990	PhP 91,990
512GB	PhP 81,990	PhP 89,990	PhP 96,990	PhP 104,990
1TB	—	—	PhP 111,990	PhP 119,990

Exclusive Deals

If you’re not enticed to pay with full-on cash, Power Mac Center has got you covered with their exclusive list of deals and discounts.

BDO (October 20 to 22, 2023)

FREE P1,500 Power Mac Center Gift Certificate for every iPhone 15 installment purchase using your BDO Credit Card

BPI (October 12 to 31, 2023)

FREE P1,500 Power Mac Center Gift Certificate for every iPhone 15 installment purchase using your BPI Credit Card.

Citibank (October 12 to 22, 2023)

Get 5% off for a minimum single-receipt PayLite spend of P50,000 for 24 months.

UnionBank (October 12 to 22, 2023)

Get 5% off for a minimum single-receipt 0% Installment spend of P50,000 for 24 months with your UnionBank Credit Card.

RCBC (October 20 to December 31, 2023)

Get P1,000 worth of Power Mac Center Gift Certificates for a minimum spend of
P30,000 using an RCBC Bankard at 12 and 24 months 0% installment and/or Buy Now, Pay Later.

Buying any of the iPhone 15 series are also being offered in 3, 6, 9, 12, or even 24-months of easy payments.

Head over to Power Mac Center’s official Facebook page to know the specific details of these exclusive deals.

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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.