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The Pixel 11 series is official!

The series comes in three models.

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The Pixel 11 series is here! Though we want to say we’re surprised, Google’s yearly flagships are often the least kept secrets heading into their respective debuts. While today is no different, there’s still a lot to look at underneath the microscope, so without further ado, here’s all the nitty gritty with the Pixel 11.

The series comes in three flavors: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL. (Technically, there’s a foldable, but that deserves its own spotlight.)

In terms of design, the series shares in the same philosophy as its predecessors. However, the formerly sizable camera bar has reduced its thickness by 40 percent, making it much more comfortable in your pockets or even just laying flat on a surface.

All three models will come with the Google Tensor G6 chipset. It’s the company’s most powerful chip yet, touting 25 percent faster browsing and 15 percent faster app launches. All three will also start at 256GB of storage. Both the regular model and the Pro comes with Qi 2.2 25W compatibility.

Additionally, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL comes with Google’s brightest Super Actua display, peaking at 3,600 nits of brightness. It’s also very durable with an anti-scratch display and a drop-resistant design.

As for cameras, the series starts with an upgraded 48-megapixel main sensor. The sensor takes in more light, allowing for better shots. Additionally, the improved chipset allows the camera to go up to 30x Super Zoom. Meanwhile, the Pro and Pro XL bump this even further with better light sensitivity and a Pro Zoom going up to 120x Pro Zoom.

Speaking of cameras, the camera bar now has something new called HiLight. If you’ve owned a Nothing phone, you’ll likely find this familiar. It’s a notification light that turns on (and can be customized) when you get notifications.

Price, availability

The Pixel 11 comes in four colorway options: Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost, and Obsidian. It starts at US$ 899.

The Pro and Pro XL come in four different flavors: Canyon, Fog, Olive, and Obsidian. They start at US$ 1,099 and US$ 1,299, respectively.

All three phones go on sale starting August 20.

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First Look: Apple iPhone Duo

The foldable we’ve been waiting for!

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September 11, 2026

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Apple’s first ever foldable is finally here! Say hello to the iPhone Duo.

In this video, THE Michael Josh shares his first impressions.

Those include the design, display, cameras, performance, and what it’s actually like to use Apple’s latest iPhone.

Is the iPhone Duo the future of the iPhone or just an interesting experiment?

We take a closer look and share everything that stood out during our hands-on experience.

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iPhone Duo: Price, availability in the Philippines

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September 10, 2026

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Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. It uses a passport-style design that opens into a larger display while retaining a more conventional smartphone experience when folded.

Price and availability

The iPhone Duo starts at PhP 159,990 in the Philippines for the 256GB model as listed on the Apple website.

Here’s the full local pricing:

  • 256GB — PhP 159,990
  • 512GB — PhP 175,990
  • 1TB — PhP 207,990
  • 2TB — PhP 254,990

The iPhone Duo comes in Star White and Night Sky.

Actual availability in the Philippines has yet to be officially announced.

A foldable design with two displays

The iPhone Duo has a 5.4-inch outer display when folded and expands to a 7.6-inch main display when opened. Both orientations use the same aspect ratio, allowing iOS to transition between them seamlessly.

The rear chassis uses Ceramic Shield, while the front display gets Ceramic Shield 2. The device is also IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.

Its hinge uses carbon fiber supports and magnets that produce an audible click when the phone is folded.

A20 Pro brings flagship performance

The iPhone Duo is powered by the A20 Pro, the same chip found in the iPhone 18 Pro series. Apple says the chip delivers 35 percent better sustained performance than the iPhone 17 Pro.

It also comes with the new C2 cellular modem, which provides up to 50 percent faster uploads. Like other foldables, the Duo can be used in different configurations, including tent mode and a partially folded book-like position.

48-megapixel camera system

The iPhone Duo gets a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera alongside a 12-megapixel 2x telephoto camera.

For selfies and video calls, it has a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera. The inner display also uses an under-screen camera for a cleaner look.

Battery life goes beyond a day

The iPhone Duo offers up to 31 hours of video playback using the inner display and up to 44 hours using the outer display.

Charging is also quick. Apple says a 20-minute charge can replenish half the battery, while a five-minute charge can provide up to five hours of video playback.

For the complete specifications and first-look details, check out our main iPhone Duo launch coverage.

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iPhone 18 Pro series: Price, availability in the Philippines

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Apple’s latest Pro iPhones are now listed on the Philippine Apple website, with local pricing starting at PhP 94,990. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max bring a new A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture main camera, longer battery life, and a redesigned Dynamic Island. (Apple)

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max price in the Philippines

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at  PhP 94,990 for 256GB. The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at PhP 99,990.

Storage iPhone 18 Pro iPhone 18 Pro Max
256GB PhP 94,990 PhP 99,990
512GB PhP 110,990 PhP 115,990
1TB PhP 142,990 PhP 147,990
2TB PhP 189,990 PhP 194,990

Both models come in black, silver, glacier, and burgundy. Apple offers both Pro models with up to 2TB of storage.

A variable-aperture 48-megapixel camera

The iPhone 18 Pro series gets a new 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with variable aperture. It can open as wide as ƒ/1.48 for low-light photography, while narrowing to ƒ/4 can keep more of a group in focus.

Apple also adds Pro controls that let users manually adjust aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and exposure through a histogram.

A20 Pro brings more performance

Both models run on Apple’s A20 Pro, built on a 2nm process. It has a six-core CPU, seven-core GPU, and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine.

Apple says the GPU is up to 40 percent faster than A19 Pro, while memory bandwidth increases by 50 percent. A redesigned vapor chamber also has three times the surface area of the previous generation, enabling up to 40 percent higher sustained performance.

A smaller Dynamic Island

Apple redesigned the Dynamic Island to make more room for information. It can now display up to three Live Activities at once while retaining Face ID for authentication and unlocking.

Battery life gets a major boost

The iPhone 18 Pro delivers up to 36 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max reaches up to 45 hours on eSIM-only models.

The Pro can reach 50 percent charge in around 15 minutes, while the Pro Max can get around seven hours of video playback from five minutes of wired charging.

Philippine availability

Apple has confirmed September 18 availability for more than 65 countries and regions, including Singapore. It also says the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will reach another 20 countries and regions starting September 25. However, Apple has not yet specified the Philippines in its published launch-day country list, so a Philippine release date has not been officially confirmed.

The Philippine Apple website does list the iPhone 18 Pro as a new model with local pricing, however.

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