Tablets

Apple unveils new iPad Air with M2 chip

New 13-inch model available

Published

May 7, 2024

GadgetMatch

Apple has announced the redesigned iPad Air, which now comes supercharged by the M2 chip. That’s not all: aside from the 11-inch iPad Air, Apple has unveiled an all-new 13-inch model for the first time.

The latest iteration of the iPad Air features a faster CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, ensuring users of even more powerful performance and a device more suited for AI. The tablet also boasts of faster Wi-Fi and 5G speeds on cellular models, all-day battery life, and support for Apple Pencil Pro and Smart Folio.

Price, availability

The new iPad Air is available in four colors: blue, purple, starlight, and space gray. Both models have configurations ranging from 128GB to 1TB internal storage, along with 8GB of RAM. The prices are as follows:

11-inch iPad Air: US$ 599 / PhP 42,990 / SG$ 899
13-inch iPad Air: US$ 799 / PhP 54,990 / SG$ 1,199

Customers may now order the new iPad Air, while general availability starts on May 15, 2024. The Apple Pencil Pro also releases on the same day. This accessory supports more capabilities, like squeeze, barrel roll, and haptic feedback for a more intuitive usage.

Now in two sizes

With two sizes, the redesigned iPad Air offers users exactly what they need. The smaller 11-inch model is portable as it gets, while the 13-inch model provides a larger display for those who need more room where it is needed, like Freeform or when utilizing Split View.

Both models sport a Liquid Retina display with anti-reflective screen coating, True Tone technology, and support for P3 wide color. Content viewed on the latest iPad Air’s display looks rich and vibrant, with better brightness and deeper blacks. Text also comes out sharp, no matter the lighting condition.

More performance

The M2 chip features a faster 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU. It offers a handful of improvements over M1, for those upgrading from previous-generation iPad Air models. For reference, the M2 chip clocks at at maximum of 3.49GHz, while the M1’s peak processing speed is just at 3.2GHz.

Combined with faster memory bandwidth, the new iPad Air is about 50% faster than its predecessor with M1. Moreover, compared to the iPad Air with A14 Bionic, the latest counterpart delivers up to three times faster performance.

The incredibly fast chip will allow users to work or create and render faster on the latest iPad Air, as well as play graphics-intensively games smoothly and easily.

Powerful device for AI

Moreover, the M2 has a 16-core Neural Engine that is 40% faster than the M1. Along with accelerators, the new iPad Air boosts on-device machine learning along with Apple silicon’s architecture for exceptional AI performance.

Users will feel this change when enjoying iPadOS features like Visual Look Up, Subject Lift, or Live Text. They also do more when using Auto Enhance in Photomator, or Onform’s motion-tracking.

And as the newest iPad Air also runs on iPadOS 17, users will have better personalization options for various apps and services.

Faster connectivity

Furthermore, the tablet now supports Wi-Fi 6E, faster 5G on cellular models, and Bluetooth 5.3. That’s twice the performance from the previous generation. The cellular models are also eSIM compatible, so users may opt for a non-physical version or have multiple mobile plans on a single device.

Landscape front camera

The redesign also sees the ultra-wide 12MP front camera now located along the landscape edge. The change is mainly due to the fact that more iPad users prefer the orientation. This sensor features Center Stage, which uses machine learning to keep everyone in the field of view.

At the back is a 12MP wide camera that delivers up to 4K video and support for 240fps slow-motion. Complementing the cameras are dual microphones that capture audio while minimizing background noise.

When it comes to content consumption, the new iPad Air also has landscape stereo speakers with Spatial Audio. The 13-inch model, in particular, delivers double the bass for better quality for music, videos, and other content.

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GadgetMatch Awards: Best of IFA 2025

Pro-grade projector, affordable flagship smartphone, outdoor lights, and more

Published

September 8, 2025

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We combed through Messe Berlin and found our top picks for Best of IFA 2025.

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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

Published

September 6, 2025

GadgetMatch

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

IFA 2025

TECNO debuts the MEGAPAD Pro at IFA 2025

Alongside the all-new TECNO Slim

Published

September 5, 2025

Vincenz

Just like the Chinese brand’s “Stop At Nothing” ethos, TECNO is unstoppable in releasing new devices in this year’s ShowStoppers at IFA 2025.

The Essential AI Tablet

TECNO’s latest product is the MEGAPAD Pro. This all-new tablet boasts a 12-inch 2K eye-care 90Hz display with up to 450 nits of brightness. It has achieved an 86% StB (Screen-to-Body) Ratio. Moreover, it has low blue light certification for better eye protection for prolonged use.

That display is backed by four Dolby-tuned speakers, as well as a large 10,000mAh battery rated that’s rated to last up to 8 hours of continuous usage.

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But it isn’t just your regular, old-fashioned tablet. TECNO has equipped it with all the latest and greatest AI tools such as content summaries, interactive reading, smart text recognition, and more.

There’s also the AI Drawing Board that transforms sketches turn into smart images. Additionally, Smart Scanner is capable of scanning documents and AR measurements.

For meetings, real-time translation in over 50 languages can be helpful as well as AI Noise Cancellation filters in filtering out that unwanted noise.

One can even instantly Ella, TECNO’s built-in Voice Assistant, via its dedicated AI key. This not only enables smarter interactions, it also boosts productivity and efficiency in learning.

And with the slim yet powerful hardware within, it’s a device that can also be used for play time and full-on entertainment. These all make the TECNO MEGAPAD Pro the suitable tablet for most students, professionals, as well as families.

Continuous AIoT Expansion

Alongside TECNO’s new products on the horizon, the Chinese uprising brand also showcases the power of its latest AIoT ecosystem.

Debuting alongside the new MEGAPAD Pro is the TECNO OneLeap. It’s one of TECNO’s freshest features where it can connect several TECNO Smartphones and PCs in one.

And with TECNO’s smart AI Ecosystem, it will seamlessly connect device without frills — not leaving out the latest TRUE 2 AI TWS earbuds, Watch GT AI Smart Watch, and more smart accessories in the lineup.

Even at the IFA 2025 show floor, TECNO has demonstrated the intelligent workflow between the MEGAPAD Pro alongside the all-new TECNO Slim as well as the MEGABOOK S14.

Altogether, they have achieved fast file sharing, make the tablet as a secondary monitor, and even control all devices at once. Furthermore, tablet and phone mirroring also worked well alongside Clipboard Sharing that shares all recently-copied texts / files from one TECNO device to another in real-time basis.

One can even stream videos or manage files with a breeze using gestures and/or keyboard controls.

With all these in mind, it will together create a smart, harmonious, and more streamlined access across all TECNO’s existing devices.