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Apple sets September 9 date for iPhone 17 event

Awe dropping

Published

August 27, 2025

Rodneil Quiteles

Apple just sent out invites for its fall keynote. The event kicks off on September 9, 2025, at 10AM PT (September 10, 1AM, GMT+8) inside the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. The tagline this year is “Awe Dropping,” and yes, that all but confirms we’re about to meet the iPhone 17 series.

Apple’s September event is always its biggest stage of the year. Alongside the new iPhones, we may also see fresh Apple Watch models and maybe a new set of AirPods Pro. But make no mistake, the spotlight belongs to the iPhone.

What to expect from the iPhone 17 lineup

Apple may add a new iPhone 17 Air

The surprise of the lineup could be a new iPhone 17 Air. Leaks suggest Apple will bring back the ultra-thin form factor, with the Air measuring just 5.5 mm thick– its slimmest iPhone ever. Apple is said to use a titanium-aluminum blend for strength and keep things minimal with a single 48MP rear camera. Under the hood, the Air could run on the A19 chipwith 12GB of RAM.

The Pro models take the big leaps

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will carry the biggest upgrades. The Pro Max may debut a new design with thinner bezels, a titanium body, and a micro-lens OLED display that delivers higher brightness without draining battery. Both Pros are expected to run the A19 Pro chip with 12GB of RAM, and Apple might finally unlock reverse wireless charging–so you could top up AirPods or even an Apple Watch by placing them on the back of the phone.

Cameras get sharper across the board

Pro models should pack a triple-lens setup, all at 48MP, with a telephoto system rumored to reach 8x optical zoom. A new 24MP selfie camera could come to every iPhone 17 model.

Battery life and charging see changes

The Air may have a smaller 2,800–3,000 mAh battery, but it’s expected to use high-density cells to keep up with daily use. The Pro models are tipped to introduce faster wireless charging alongside that reverse charging feature.

Pricing and release stay familiar

The iPhone 17 Air may start around $899–$949, while the Pro Max could climb to $1,499. Apple is likely to open preorders on September 12, with the phones landing in stores on September 19.

Looking beyond the iPhone 17

Apple isn’t stopping at this year’s lineup. Reports say a foldable iPhone is on track for 2026, with a special curved-glass model lined up for 2027 to mark the iPhone’s 20th anniversary.

What to look forward to?

Apple’s September keynote always makes noise, but this one feels bigger. The rumored iPhone 17 Air could bring back the thrill of holding an impossibly thin iPhone, while the Pro models may finally deliver on long-awaited features like reverse wireless charging and stronger zoom. September 9 is shaping up to be a defining moment in the iPhone story.

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TCL expands mobile lineup with latest NXTPAPER series

3 new smartphone models featuring a paper-like viewing experience

Published

August 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

TCL has expanded its mobile lineup with the launch of the latest NXTPAPER smartphone series.

Part of the new NXTPAPER roster are the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and K70 Power 4G.

The new generation of smartphones is designed to deliver smarter, more comfortable, and more powerful mobile experiences for today’s connected lifestyle.

At the heart of the lineup is the company’s proprietary NXTPAPER technology, and award-winning display innovation.

It combines both hardware and software advancements to reduce eyestrain while preserving vivid colors and sharp picture quality. The result is a paper-like viewing experience.

Bannering the roster is the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra. It is powered by a Dimensity 7400 Elite processor and runs on Android 16.

It comes with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of base RAM, plus 12GB more for expansion.

In front is an expansive 7.2-inch 120Hz FHD+ display featuring Nxtpaper 4.0 and a 32MP selfie camera, while at the back is a 50MP main camera, along with a 50MP 3X telephoto camera.

This variant houses a 5,200mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

Right under the 60 Ultra is the NXTPAPER 70 Pro. It is powered by a Dimensity 7300 processor, and comes with a 6.9-inch 120Hz FHD+ display and a 50MP main shooter.

This model has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has a similar 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging.

Lastly, the K70 Power 4G is a budget choice, with a Helio G100 Ultra chipset, 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 50MP main camera.

Price, availability

In the Philippines, the latest NXTPAPER smartphones are available for the following pricing:

NXTPAPER 60 Ultra: PhP 35,995
NXTPAPER 70 Pro: PhP 22,995
K70 Power 4G: PhP 9,495

All devices are available through Shopee.

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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

Published

August 8, 2026

GadgetMatch

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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OPPO Reno16 Series 5G price, availability in PH

‘Pocket Studio’ with flagship-level cameras, AI tools, intelligent software

Published

August 8, 2026

GadgetMatch

The OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is now official in the Philippines, launching in three variants: the OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G, OPPO Reno16 5G, and OPPO Reno16 F 5G.

The latest premium midrange offerings from OPPO are marketed as a “Pocket Studio” — a complete content creation package with flagship-level camera hardware, AI-powered editing tools, and intelligent software.

Bannering the lineup is the OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G with a professional creator experience. It comes with triple 50MP cameras, offering users better detail and quality from different perspectives:

50MP main camera
50MP telephoto portrait camera
50MP front camera
8MP ultra wide camera

These, paired with OPPO’s AI-powered creator features, offer a a versatile system that lets users capture, edit, and share standout content with ease.

Among the tools are AI Remix Collage, Motion Photo Popout 2.0, POP Cam, and more. Such features let users turn everyday moments into polished, social-ready content faster, without the need for additional third-party apps.

OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View

New to the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is the OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View.

This allows users to preview the camera frame in real-time and remotely trigger both photos and videos without physically touching the phone.

Users can control the camera from up to 10 meters away and adjust framing from 0.6X to 3.5X zoom.

This makes the powerful rear camera system easier and more readily available to use for selfies, group photos, and more content while ensuring the quality stays topnotch.

Built for creators, designed for everyday life

The entire Reno16 series is powered by ColorOS 16 for an intelligent smartphone experience that supports both creativity and productivity.

Features include:

AI Mind Space
Study Assistant
O+ Connect with iOS Bridge
Nano Second Smooth

Price, availability

Pre-orders for the series are now open nationwide across all OPPO stores, official e-commerce platforms, and partner telco providers.

Until August 20, exclusive gifts will also be available for customers who place pre-orders.

Flexible payment options at up to 24 months 0% interest are likewise available through Home Credit and select credit cards.

OPPO Reno16 Series 5G pricing:

OPPO Reno16 F 5G

8GB+128GB: PhP 44,999
8GB+256GB: PhP 49,999

OPPO Reno16 5G

12GB+256GB: PhP 59,999

OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G

12GB+256GB: PhP 74,999

Depending on the platform and model, freebies may include:

OPPO Enco Buds3 Pro
PhP 3,000 off product voucher (or PhP 4,000 via myOPPO)
E-commerce platform voucher
Google AI Pro + OPPO Care Warranty (1 Year Screen and Water Protection)
PhP 100 GCash Product Review Cashback
100% free shipping
PhP 2,000 off voucher on OPPO Bubble
Free Tango Jet 10,000mAh power bank
Free Babymonster bag or case

#FirstBarkadaBlend experience

As part of the devices’ Philippines launch, OPPO has also collaborated with local cafes built around the #FirstBarkadaBlend campaign.

This campaign running until August 21 transforms everyday coffee runs into opportunities to create, capture, and celebrate shared memories.

The OPPO Cafe Club experience will be available at participating partners such as Matcha Bar, ODD Cafe, Papa Kape, A Cup for Lola, Sulok Coffee, Matcha Super, and Matcha Mama.

Visitors who purchase the exclusive collaboration drink can head to the dedicated OPPO Pocket Studio Corner.

There, they can experience the OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View firsthand and try taking group photos.

It is also a good way to test the O+ Connect feature to easily share results to different devices.