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Cherry Mobile announces Flare S7 series with three new smartphones

Cherry Mobile joins the notched display trend

Published

October 2, 2018

Daniel Morial

It’s been a year since Cherry Mobile released the Flare S6 phones, and it’s time to introduce the successors. To keep their number one position in the Philippines, the smartphone brand unveiled three smartphones under the new Flare S7 Series.

Despite being budget devices, all of the Flare S7 phones come with four cameras on board (two in front and two at the back), rear fingerprint readers, and reversible USB-C ports.

The base Flare S7 model sports a 5.5-inch 18:9 display with a resolution of 1440 x 720. It’s powered by the newly announced MediaTek MT6739 processor with up to 3GB of memory and 16GB of expandable storage.

The camera department is handled by two pairs of 13- and 2-megapixel shooters on each side of the phone. Battery capacity is modest at 2400mAh (removable) and it charges through a USB-C port.

The Flare S7 Deluxe has a bigger HD+ display that measures 5.85 inches with a 19:9 aspect ratio and a notch. It’s powered by the same MediaTek MT6739 processor paired with 3GB of memory and 16GB of expandable storage.

Camera-wise, it has two pairs of 13- and 2-megapixel sensors, as well. It also has a removable battery with a 2800mAh capacity and USB-C port for charging.

The best of the bunch is the Flare S7 Plus which has a notched 6.18-inch Full HD+ display topped with Gorilla Glass 3. Design-wise, the Plus has a premium build with a metal frame and a glass back. The Plus variant uses a Helio P60 processor with 4GB of memory and 64GB of expandable storage.

There’s a pair of 16- and 5-megapixel sensors at the back of the phone, while the front has another 16-megapixel shooter paired with an IR sensor. This enables Face ID-like features and FlareMoji.

A sizable 3050mAh (non-removable) battery keeps the phone on and it fully supports wireless charging using the Qi standard. Fast charging through USB-C is also available.

Prices of the new Cherry Mobile devices are as follows:

Flare S7 (2GB) — PhP 4,599
Flare S7 (3GB) — PhP 4,999
Flare S7 Deluxe — PhP 5,999
Flare S7 Plus — PhP 11,999

Pre-order is available from October 1 until 11. Interested buyers will get exclusive freebies like Bluetooth speakers and wireless charger during the pre-order period. The phones will be available in stores starting October 12.

Related Topics:Cherry Mobile Flare S7 Flare S7 Deluxe Flare S7 Plus

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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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The iPhone 18 might sell out for an unexpected reason

The ongoing shortage might play a part in the phone selling out earlier than expected.

Published

August 7, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

An iPhone selling out is not news. Because of how popular the phones are, it’s within the realm of probability that Apple runs out of stock at some point. According to a new report, this year won’t be any different… but it’s for an entirely different reason.

First reported by analyst Tim Culpan, Apple is reportedly struggling to meet its demand for semiconductors for the iPhone 18 and the foldable iPhone. The ongoing memory shortage is cutting off Apple’s ability to deliver the required supply of smartphones in a timely fashion. The report even claims that TSMC, which helps produce the iPhone, is sitting on a shipment of processors, worth US$ 1 billion, that don’t have memory chips.

Now, Apple is still confident that it can weather the launch. However, if the shortage persists, the iPhone 18 generation will likely sell out much more quickly than expected.

It’s an interesting time for Apple to experience such a shortage. It’s been heavily rumored that the company will launch its very first foldable phone next month, creating a new market for the brand. Apple definitely wants this attempt to succeed after the tepid response to its last new product, the Vision Pro.