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HONOR V Purse is both a handbag and a smartphone

Launched in China

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During IFA 2023, HONOR unveiled the HONOR V Purse. More than just presenting a new foldable, the device introduced a new purse-like form factor for smartphones. IFA 2023 was just a taste, though. Now, the foldable device is finally out for real.

HONOR V Purse

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Today, HONOR launched the HONOR V Purse in Shanghai. Unlike conventional foldables out today, the Purse features an outwardly folding mechanism. It is also one of the thinnest foldable devices in the market today. When folded, the device measures just 8.6mm. Unfolded, it’s even thinner, measuring just 4.3mm.

But, of course, the focus is on what you can do with the phone when it’s folded. With an always-on display, users can customize the screen with different handbag designs. You can also clip straps and chains to the hinge, effectively turning the device into an actual handbag. It even has a clasp-like mechanism that unlocks the phone when unclasped.

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Time to get down to the nitty-gritty. The HONOR V Purse sports a 7.71-inch 2K OLED screen, peaking at 1,600 nits of brightness.          It features 2,160Hz PWM Dimming to reduce eye strain for prolonged use.

Underneath its lithe frame, you’ll get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset. You’ll also get 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.

For cameras, the foldable touts a 50-megapixel IMX800 sensor. The big sensor comes paired with a two-in-one 12-megapixel ultrawide and macro sensor. It will support 0.6x, 0.8x, 1x, and 3x digital zooming capabilities. Plus, since the phone folds outwardly, users can use the unfolded screen as a fill light or the folded screen as a viewfinder.

Inside the phone, you’ll get the new MagicOS 7.2. Besides all the trimmings you’ll get from a mobile operating system, it will also come with a new feature called Parallel Space. The feature allows users to separate their work apps with their personal lives by using the foldable form factor as a barrier.

Finally, the HONOR V Purse will come with a large 4500mAh battery. The phone promises up to 8.7 hours of continuous video playback and up to 16 hours of audio playback.

Price and availability

Though you can customize how the handbag screen looks, the HONOR V Purse will come in three physical color options: Gold, Blue, and Black.

Preorders are already available in China. It will start at RMB 5,999.

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realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition: Price, availability in the Philippines

Hogwarts magic meets smartphone design

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October 29, 2026

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The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is now available in the Philippines for PHP 39,999. This limited-edition smartphone features a color-changing Hogwarts crest, an exclusive Harry Potter-themed interface, and a collection of Wizarding World memorabilia.

Limited to fewer than 200 units nationwide, the special edition is designed for fans and collectors of the beloved franchise.

Hogwarts magic in every detail

The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition comes in Magic Brown, featuring an Enchanted Texture Leather back with a three-dimensional diamond pattern inspired by wizard chessboards.

Its centerpiece is the Hogwarts Four-House Crest, which reveals the signature colors of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff when exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light. This effect uses realme’s Quadra Light-Sensing Color-changing Tech.

The phone also features a gold Hedwig-inspired camera design, matching gold accents along its edges, and a laser-engraved “Welcome to Hogwarts” inscription on the side.

A Hogwarts-inspired interface

The Harry Potter theme extends to the phone’s software. Exclusive wallpapers depict Hogwarts Castle at different times of the day, with Golden Dawn for daytime and Mystic Dusk for nighttime.

Other customizations include boot-up and fingerprint animations inspired by Hogwarts acceptance letters, more than 30 redesigned app icons, and camera watermarks inspired by the four Hogwarts houses.

A trunk full of collectibles

The limited-edition packaging takes the form of a Harry Potter-inspired trunk featuring the Hogwarts crest and the realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition branding.

Inside, fans will find a Hogwarts acceptance letter addressed to Mr. Potter, character postcards featuring Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and bookmarks representing all four Hogwarts houses.

The package also includes Hogwarts Crest pins and a Hogwarts Express-inspired ticket bearing the route from London to Hogwarts via Platform 9¾.

realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition price and availability

The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is priced at PHP 39,999 in the Philippines. Only fewer than 200 units will be available nationwide.

Hogwarts-inspired store displays will be available at the following locations:

  • SM Fairview
  • SM North EDSA
  • SM Calamba

The device will also be available at kiosks in SM Clark, SM Dasmariñas, and SM Megamall.

For further updates, visit realme’s official Facebook page.

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Samsung Galaxy A18, Galaxy A08 now in the Philippines

Everyday smartphone experience

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October 29, 2026

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Samsung has unveiled the new Samsung Galaxy A18 and Samsung Galaxy A08 smartphones in the Philippines.

These affordable A series handsets bring more capable performance, long-term reliability, and core AI experiences to users.

The Galaxy A18 features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and is powered by a Helio G99+ processor.

It comes with an upgraded DDR5 memory and supports RAM Plus, which uses available storage as virtual memory.

At its back is a 50MP wide camera, 5MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A08 comes with a 6,000mAh battery, Helio G99+ processor, and upgraded memory.

It also comes with a similar 50MP main camera, along with a 2MP depth camera, and 8MP front camera.

Core AI experiences, long-term reliability

Both the Galaxy A18 and Galaxy A08 come with core AI experiences, including Circle to Search.

Moreover, both phones come with multiple AI agents to help users move more seamlessly between supported Galaxy native apps, Google apps, and select third-party apps.

Both handsets also feature IP64 rating for protection against dust and water splashes.

Furthermore, the devices support up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

Price, availability

The Samsung Galaxy A08 comes in Dark Blue, Silver, and Green, for the following prices:

  • 4GB+64GB: PhP 11,190
  • 4GB+128GB: PhP 13,090

Samsung is offering up to PhP 1,200 in savings until November 30.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A18 will be available by December in Black, Silver, and Light Blue.

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Apple iPhone Duo Unboxing and Hands-on

Supported apps, crease, cameras, and MagSafe all tested

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Apple’s iPhone Duo is finally here!

Aside from unboxing the all-new iPhone-dable in Night Sky, we take a closer look at the display crease, check out the under-display camera quality, see which MagSafe accessories work with it.

Most of all, which apps support it (or not).

But how well does the dual-screen experience on an iPhone actually work? Watch our Apple iPhone Duo unboxing and hands-on to know more!

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