Apple has unveiled a redesigned iPad mini, introducing an OLED display, a faster processor, and improved durability. The update brings significant changes to Apple’s smallest tablet while retaining its compact form factor.

The new iPad mini features an 8.5-inch OLED display, up from the previous model’s 8.3-inch LCD screen. The upgrade promises deeper blacks, improved contrast, and a better viewing experience for videos, games, and other content.

Apple has also equipped the tablet with its A20 Pro chip, delivering improved performance and enhanced capabilities for artificial intelligence tasks.

Bigger OLED display, improved performance

The new iPad mini features a Super Retina XDR OLED display with a peak brightness of 1,200 nits for HDR content. It can also reduce its brightness to just 1 nit, making it more comfortable to use in darker environments.

Apple has reduced the tablet’s thickness to 5.4mm while retaining its compact design. The redesigned model also features slimmer bezels.

For video calls, the tablet features a 12-megapixel Center Stage front-facing camera positioned along its landscape edge. This makes video calls more convenient when using the tablet horizontally.

The new model also introduces IP67 water and dust resistance, offering additional protection against everyday accidents.

Improved AI capabilities

The A20 Pro chip powers the new iPad mini, bringing improvements to CPU and graphics performance.

Apple says the processor delivers up to 60 percent faster multithreaded CPU performance and up to 4.5 times faster AI performance compared with the previous generation.

These improvements support Apple’s expanding Apple Intelligence ecosystem and its latest Siri capabilities.

The upgraded hardware should also benefit users who edit photos, multitask across applications, and run demanding games on the compact tablet.

Pricing and availability

The new iPad mini starts at US$699 for the Wi-Fi model and US$849 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular variant in the United States.

In Singapore, the tablet starts at S$999 for the Wi-Fi model and S$1,229 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular version. Eligible customers can get the Wi-Fi model starting at S$929 with education pricing.

In the Philippines, the new iPad mini starts at PhP 49,990 for the Wi-Fi model and PhP 59,990 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular variant. Eligible customers can purchase it with education pricing starting at PhP 45,990.

The tablet comes in midnight and starlight finishes, with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage configurations.

In the United States, preorders begin October 28, 2026, with availability starting November 6. Singapore preorders open October 29, with availability also beginning November 6.

Apple has yet to announce a specific preorder or release date for the Philippines. The company says the new iPad mini will be available soon through its Philippine online store and authorized resellers.

Visa’s latest report shows growing interest in digital remittances and stablecoins in the Philippines. However, many Filipinos still lack confidence in using stablecoins to send or receive money.

The Money Travels: 2026 Digital Remittances Adoption report surveyed more than 45,000 remittance senders and receivers across 20 markets. It found that 45% of Filipino respondents received money from overseas in the past 12 months, making the Philippines the most receiver-led market among the six Asia-Pacific markets surveyed.

The report also found that 72% of Filipino respondents send or receive money multiple times a year, while around 35% do so monthly. Many rely on remittances to cover essential expenses and support family members.

Filipinos turn to digital remittances

Digital channels are becoming an important way for Filipinos to receive money from overseas.

According to Visa, 44% of Filipino respondents said mobile wallets provide the fastest access to transferred funds, with money arriving instantly. Direct bank transfers followed at 31%, while debit or credit card transfers through apps or websites came in at 20%.

By comparison, only 18% said in-person transfers through banks, money transfer agents, or stores provide instant access to funds.

The report also found that 27% of respondents struggle to make transactions outside normal banking hours. Only 19% reported using physical money transfer agents or stores.

These findings highlight the appeal of digital remittances for Filipinos who want convenient access to money sent from overseas.

Stablecoin awareness grows, but trust remains low

Visa’s report examined consumer awareness and perceptions of stablecoins for the first time.

Stablecoins are digital assets designed to maintain a relatively stable value, often by being tied to a currency such as the US dollar. Unlike cryptocurrencies with highly volatile prices, stablecoins aim to minimize price fluctuations.

The report found that 42% of Filipino respondents have some awareness of stablecoins. However, only 38% trust stablecoin transfers. That figure falls well below trust in digital remittances at 79% and cash remittances at 81%.

Despite this gap, 79% of respondents want to learn more about stablecoins and how they work.

The government emerged as the most trusted entity for handling digital currencies, with 70% of respondents expressing trust. Global payment networks such as Visa followed at 68%.

These findings suggest that consumer education alone may not be enough to encourage adoption. Payment providers must also build confidence in the security and reliability of stablecoin transfers.

Visa explores stablecoins for cross-border payments

Visa is exploring stablecoins as part of its efforts to improve cross-border money transfers.

The company launched Visa Direct more than a decade ago to facilitate money transfers and payouts. In the Philippines, it partnered with USSC in April 2025 and RCBC in August 2025 to expand its money movement services.

Visa Direct enables participating financial institutions, remittance providers, and businesses to send funds to bank accounts, cards, and digital wallets.

Stablecoins could help financial institutions fund and settle international payouts. This approach could make it more efficient to move money between markets while allowing recipients to receive funds in their local currency, depending on how the service operates.

However, faster settlement between financial institutions does not automatically mean lower fees or faster access to money for consumers. The actual benefits will depend on how providers implement these services and whether they pass any savings on to customers.

“Visa continues to be at the forefront of shaping global money movement and enabling faster as well as more secure and seamless money transfers will help build trust in emerging digital remittance methods and technologies such as stablecoins,” said Jeffrey Navarro, Country Manager for Visa Philippines.

Navarro added that Visa would continue working with regulators, banks, and fintech partners to make money transfers more responsive to the needs of Filipino consumers.

Can stablecoins improve remittances for Filipinos?

Remittances remain an important source of financial support for Filipino households. Visa found that respondents primarily send or receive money to cover essential expenses (34%) and fulfill family or cultural obligations (33%). Another 30% cited gifts for holidays or special occasions.

Stablecoins could offer another way to move money across borders, particularly if they help payment providers settle transactions more efficiently. However, Visa’s findings reveal a gap between consumer awareness and confidence in the technology.

For now, the results point to an opportunity for payment providers to explain how stablecoins work and how they compare with existing remittance options.

Whether stablecoin-based transfers can meaningfully reduce costs, speed up payments, or improve access to funds for Filipino families remains to be seen.

The Money Travels 2026 study was conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of Visa from February 24 to March 2, 2026. It surveyed more than 45,000 remittance senders and receivers across 20 markets. The findings are based on self-reported responses and reflect consumer awareness, attitudes, and stated intentions rather than actual adoption or operational availability.

The OPPO Find X10 Series is now available in the Philippines, bringing Hasselblad-powered cameras and upgraded imaging features to the company’s flagship smartphone lineup.

The series consists of two models: the OPPO Find X10 and OPPO Find X10 Pro Max. Both feature OPPO’s LUMO True Image Engine for more natural-looking photos, an 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, and support for high-resolution video recording.

The OPPO Find X10 features a Dual 200MP Camera System, while the Find X10 Pro Max takes things further with three 200MP rear cameras.

Here’s how much the OPPO Find X10 Series costs in the Philippines, along with its specifications, availability, and pre-order offers.

OPPO Find X10 Series price in the Philippines

The OPPO Find X10 Series is available in the Philippines at the following suggested retail prices:

• OPPO Find X10 (12GB + 512GB): PHP 99,999
• OPPO Find X10 Pro Max (16GB + 512GB): PHP 129,999

The OPPO Find X10 comes in Glacier Blue, Glow Coral, and Mist Grey. The Find X10 Pro Max is available in Titanium Grey and Luna White.

The OPPO Hasselblad Teleconverter Kit for both models is also available exclusively through the OPPO Online Store for PHP 15,999.

OPPO Find X10 Series pre-order offers

Customers can take advantage of exclusive offers when they pre-order the OPPO Find X10 Series through participating channels until December 3, 2026. Freebies are available while supplies last.

OPPO Online Store

Customers who pre-order through the OPPO Online Store receive the following benefits:

• Free OPPO Enco X3s
• Free OPPO 5,000mAh Slim Magnetic Powerbank
• PHP 3,000 discount on participating Hasselblad Teleconverter Kits
• PHP 3,000 total discount on OPPO Bubble through stacked vouchers
• Two-year extended warranty
• Raffle entry for a chance to win a DJI Mini 5 Pro

Shopee

Shopee pre-orders come with the following perks:

• 10% discount voucher
• Free OPPO 5,000mAh Slim Magnetic Powerbank
• PHP 200 GCash cashback for eligible product reviews until December 7, 2026
• PHP 3,000 discount on participating Hasselblad Teleconverter Kits, redeemable on the OPPO Online Store
• PHP 3,000 total discount on OPPO Bubble through stacked vouchers, redeemable on the OPPO Online Store
• Two-year extended warranty
• Raffle entry for a chance to win a DJI Mini 5 Pro

OPPO Concept Stores

Customers who purchase the phones at OPPO Concept Stores can enjoy 24-month installment terms at 0% interest, alongside other perks:

• Free magnetic power bank
• Two-year extended warranty
• PHP 3,000 discounts on the Hasselblad Teleconverter and OPPO Bubble
• Raffle entry for a chance to win a DJI Mini 5 Pro

Globe

Starting November 20, both color options of the OPPO Find X10 with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage will be available through Globe under GPlan 2499, with a PHP 56,600 cash-out.

The first 20 customers will receive a free OPPO Hasselblad Teleconverter Kit. Customers will also qualify for a raffle entry for a chance to win a DJI Mini 5 Pro, subject to the promotion’s terms and conditions.

OPPO Find X10 Series specs

Both phones also support Open Gate Capture, feature displays with BT.2020 wide color gamut support, and carry SGS Five-Star Drop Resistance Certification.

Dual 200MP and Triple 200MP camera systems

The OPPO Find X10 Series focuses on delivering high-resolution photography across different focal lengths.

The standard Find X10 combines a 200MP Ultra-Clear Main Camera and a 200MP Ultra-Sensing Telephoto Camera with a 50MP ultra-wide camera. This setup lets users capture detailed shots of everyday subjects, distant objects, and wider scenes.

The Find X10 Pro Max takes a different approach by equipping all three rear cameras with 200MP sensors. Its main camera uses a large 1/1.3-inch sensor, while its 124-degree ultra-wide camera supports autofocus for close-up macro photography. The telephoto camera is designed to capture distant subjects while retaining detail.

Both models also let users crop and reframe high-resolution photos, giving them more flexibility when composing images after taking them.

LUMO True Image Engine aims for natural-looking photos

OPPO’s LUMO True Image Engine is designed to reproduce colors, lighting, and textures more faithfully.

The system combines computational photography with OPPO’s True Color Camera and Hasselblad Master Mode. Its True Color Camera uses 24-channel multispectral capture and delivers 5.5 times the dynamic range of its predecessor, according to OPPO.

This helps the phones interpret colors across different lighting conditions and preserve details such as natural skin tones and subtle color variations.

The imaging system also aims to retain the balance between highlights and shadows. It takes a more restrained approach to sharpening and noise reduction to preserve textures in subjects such as skin, hair, fabrics, and architecture.

On the Find X10 Pro Max, DeepPix technology supports the custom 200MP ISOCELL HPC main camera sensor co-developed by OPPO and Samsung. OPPO says the system supports up to 17 stops of dynamic range to help retain details in scenes with bright highlights and deep shadows.

Hasselblad imaging and teleconverter support

The OPPO Find X10 Series continues the company’s collaboration with Hasselblad. The partnership influences the phones’ color reproduction, tonal balance, and Hasselblad Master Mode.

Both models also support dedicated Hasselblad Teleconverter accessories for users who want greater reach when photographing distant subjects.

With the accessory attached, the Find X10 Pro Max supports true 10x optical zoom, while the Find X10 delivers 11x optical zoom, according to OPPO. These accessories can be useful for photographing concerts, wildlife, and other subjects that are difficult to approach.

The Hasselblad Teleconverter Kit is sold separately for PHP 15,999 through the OPPO Online Store.

4K 120fps and 8K video recording

The Find X10 Series also offers high-resolution video recording for creators.

The Find X10 Pro Max supports 4K recording at up to 120fps and 8K recording at 30fps across all three rear cameras. On the Find X10, these recording options are available on its two 200MP cameras.

Both models introduce Open Gate Capture, which uses the sensor’s full imaging area to capture more of a scene. This gives creators more flexibility to crop and reframe footage for landscape, portrait, and other formats during post-production.

Up to 144Hz displays

The Find X10 features a 6.59-inch flat display, while the Find X10 Pro Max has a larger 6.78-inch flat display.

Both support adaptive refresh rates of up to 144Hz and the BT.2020 wide color gamut. These features are designed to deliver smooth interactions and vivid colors when browsing, gaming, watching videos, or reviewing photos.

8,000mAh battery and durability

Both phones pack an 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery designed to support extended use.

The Find X10 Series also carries IP66, IP68, and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings. Both devices have SGS Five-Star Drop Resistance Certification, offering additional protection for everyday use.

ColorOS 17 and AI Mind Pilot

The OPPO Find X10 Series runs ColorOS 17, which introduces a refreshed interface called Living Flow Design.

The software also features AI Mind Pilot with Agent Mode. It connects agentic AI with files and photos stored on the phone, helping users handle more complex tasks through a single prompt.

For more information about the OPPO Find X10 Series, visit the official OPPO Philippines website, OPPO Online Store, or participating OPPO stores nationwide.