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Apple iPhone XR is already selling out globally

It’s not even out yet!

Published

October 21, 2018

Luigi Leonardo

A month ago, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo made a bold claim about Apple’s sales charts. According to the industry veteran, the new iPhone XS and XS Max both exceeded Apple’s expectations. As of now, Apple is set to make another killing this year.

Aside from iPhone XS and XS Max projections, Kuo also predicted a similar trajectory for the more affordable iPhone XR. Unlike the first two variants, the iPhone XR has a delayed release, owing to certain setbacks with production. Despite the delay, the third model still projects positive sales.

Now, as online orders are pouring in, Kuo’s prediction is starting to come true. Pre-orders for the iPhone XR started last Friday. Merely days later, Apple’s customers are making their presence known.

According to supply chains all over the world, the cheaper model is already selling out everywhere. In the United States, some colors are already unavailable on launch day. Specifically, American telco T-Mobile has delayed shipping for the iPhone XR’s yellow and PRODUCT(RED) variants. These two colors will ship in November, instead of the original October launch date.

Similarly, the United Kingdom has declared iPhone XR delays. For the region, both yellow and coral variants have sold out their initial runs. Because of that, future orders will ship a week or two after official launch.

So far, other regions have not posted any delays. However, the US and the UK point to possible sellouts in other regions.

More curiously, Apple is selling out the unconventional yellow variant. The company hasn’t offered the color since the iPhone 5c. The demand suggests that consumers prefer unique colors over the more traditional ones. Besides demand, the trend also suggests that Apple miscalculated its supply.

That, or the LeBron-led Laker craze has successfully infiltrated the smartphone industry.

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This rumored iPhone 18 color will make you switch phones

The rumored Dark Cherry color looks so premium.

Published

April 27, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Image source: Macworld

(Cosmic) orange is the new black. With the iPhone 17 series, Apple introduced the color as the next fashion statement for the ubiquitous phone. If you see an orange phone today, chances are that it’s an all-new iPhone 17 Pro Max. This year, the series might get another new statement color: Dark Cherry.

Though the usual suspects of colors will always be there, Apple often leaves a bit of room for more experimental options for those who want to stand out with their new phone. As you can probably tell from the ongoing deluge of orange, the strategy is working well for Apple.

According to Macworld, Apple is working on a Dark Cherry option for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.

Red isn’t a color foreign to the iPhone. In the past, several generations included a limited red colorway option. If the reports are true, red might be a standard option, rather than a limited edition.

But, of course, Dark Cherry is different from the red that we’re used to. Instead of the bright red, the new option will be more similar to the color of wine.

Besides Dark Cherry, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will also have Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver as options. Though Light Blue also looks great, the wine-like color looks like a personal highlight for me. I didn’t know I wanted a wine-colored iPhone until I saw the renders for this.

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Google might be moving away from flat design

Bye bye, Material Design.

Published

April 27, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

It’s time to kindly shove off, flat design. After over a decade of Google’s Material Design, Android is finally showing signs of ditching flat, monotonous colors. In a series of logo redesigns, Google is reportedly trying out gradients as its latest reinvention.

As spotted by 9to5Google, Google is moving forward with incorporating gradients into its designs. Previously, the company started changing the icons of a few first-party apps including Photos and Maps. Now, it seems that the new design philosophy will reach the rest of Google’s suite.

In the obtained designs, the rest of Google’s plethora of apps will no longer look static. The splash of gradient adds the feeling of layering without losing the company’s roots in flat design. Docs and Sheets, for example, look like a light shining on pieces of paper.

Image source: 9to5Google

It’s unknown when Google plans to incorporate the new philosophy. However, with Google I/O coming fast, it’s fair to bet that an update might come out around that time, especially since that event’s logo already has gradients.

Google’s evolution is not without its precedent. Besides the company’s small trial previously, Apple’s iOS has also made inroads into more three-dimensional designs with the new Liquid Glass. However, unlike Apple, Google’s newest design is a far cry from the former’s return to Windows Vista aesthetics.

Personally, I don’t mind the transition to 3D, as long as it’s done well. Though still visually pleasing, flat design has started overstaying its welcome. It’s time to try something new.

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OPPO Find X9s now official in PH: Price, availability, pre-order info

Everyday premium arrives

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has also introduced the OPPO Find X9s in the Philippines, offering a more accessible premium experience for everyday users.

The device is priced at PHP 69,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores. Early buyers will receive a Portable Power Gift Box.

The Find X9s officially goes on sale on May 15, available through:

OPPO Online Store
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online store purchases include the Portable Power Gift Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee offers the gift box bundle.

Key highlights

The OPPO Find X9s features a 50MP Hasselblad co-developed triple camera system with 4K recording across all lenses. It also packs a 7025mAh battery, slim 7.99mm design, and durability ratings up to IP69, making it a balanced daily driver.