News

Huawei announces Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro with focus on AI features

Published

October 16, 2017

Daniel Morial

Artificial intelligence continues to shape up as we get closer to the future we see in sci-fi films. Huawei has invested a lot with their new processor, making the new Mate 10 series built with AI in mind from the ground up.

Huawei says goodbye to the metallic body of the predecessor former Mate 9 with a new 3D glass body with what they call Signature Stripe to give a bit of flare rather than a plain glossy slab.

The new Mate 10 phones are the first to have the Kirin 970 processor, the world’s first AI processor with a dedicated neural-network processing unit (NPU), and also the latest EMUI 8.0 based on Android Oreo. Both also come with dual 4G SIM support and VoLTE connections.

Another new feature of the Mate 10 series is the latest Leica Dual Camera with SUMMILUX-H lenses, which feature an f/1.6 aperture on both 12-megapixel color and 20-megapixel monochrome sensors. Optical image stabilization is only available on the color sensor, though. The AI feature of the processor comes into play on the cameras with real-time scene and object recognition. And, yes, bokeh and dramatic black and white modes are still available.

Huawei Mate 10

The regular variant of the Mate 10 comes with a 5.9-inch 2K HDR (2560 x 1440 pixels) FullView display which translates to a sharp 499ppi, but has the usual 16:9 aspect ratio. It’ll come with 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage. Battery capacity is 4000mAh and has support for SuperCharge fast charging.

The Mate 10 will come in four colors: champagne gold, pink gold, mocha brown, and black. It’s coming in late October for EUR 699 (US$ 825) in 15 key markets including Spain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and the Philippines.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro

The better Mate 10 Pro comes with a 6-inch OLED FullView display with support for HDR as well. Sadly, it comes with a lower Full HD+ resolution (2160 x 1080 pixels) or a pixel density of 402ppi. However, it has a larger 6GB of memory and 128GB of storage.

Water and dust resistance are better on the Mate 10 Pro with its IP67 rating, but it doesn’t come with a 3.5mm audio port. The sacrifice doesn’t result in a bigger capacity though, because we still have a 4000mAh battery.

The Mate 10 Pro will come in four colors: titanium gray, midnight blue, mocha brown, and pink gold. It’ll be available sometime in mid-November for EUR 799 (US$ 945) in more than 24 countries including Germany, France, Italy, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

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Automotive

Mercedes-Benz celebrates 140th anniversary at the Presidential Car Museum

A generation’s worth of presidential Benz models under one roof

Published

July 17, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Last month, Mercedes-Benz Philippines kicked off its 140^th -anniversary “Welcome Home” campaign. Designed to celebrate the iconic Chedeng and introduce a new generation to the brand, the campaign attracts old and new customers alike. Now, the brand’s 140^th year is also hitting history buffs with a special showcase at the Presidential Car Museum in Quezon City.

Since President Cory Aquino’s term, the official presidential car has been a Benz, offering comfort and protection for the current head of state. It is here where Mercedes-Benz wants to celebrate the legacy of the brand, especially in the annals of Philippine history.

Amid the cars of Presidents Aquino, Ramos, Estrada, and Macapagal-Arroyo, Mercedes-Benz is displaying a replica of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen Replica, which is the world’s first automobile introduced by Karl Benz in 1886. The replica will be on display until December 2026.

Outside the Presidential Car Museum, Mercedes-Benz is running discounts through the end of July. There are also special aftersales services for those who already own a Benz. Finally, the brand will continue to run activations throughout the anniversary, so expect to hear a lot more about the Chedeng throughout the year.

News

Samsung releases teaser with Spider-Man: Brand New Day Easter eggs

Spot also teases upcoming Galaxy foldable devices

Published

July 16, 2026

GadgetMatch

Samsung has just premiered a new spot that showcases clips directly from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, just a few weeks before the movie hits cinemas later this month.

The clip showcases Spider-Man as he fights crime and puts his phone through the wear and tear of superhero life.

In the spot, the Fabricator creates a number of devices for Spider-Man built to stand up to the pace and unpredictability of life behind the mask. This includes what clearly looks like a Galaxy Z Flip phone.

This provides a behind the scenes look into how Peter Parker ultimately landed on a Samsung phone — as fans speculated from the first trailer.

Meanwhile, Ned can also be seen using the Spidey Tracker to try and catch Spider-Man throughout the city on his Samsung phone.

The campaign pretty much formalizes Jacob Batalon — who plays Ned Leeds — as Samsung’s Team Galaxy’s newest ambassador.

The clip ends with the text “A brand new shape for a Brand New Day”, which is also a callback to what the brand has been teasing regarding the future of its Galaxy foldable devices.

Samsung to release latest devices at Galaxy Unpacked

Next week, Samsung is set to launch its latest devices at Galaxy Unpacked 2026.

Ahead of the launch, customers who wish to reserve as early as now can get a US$ 30 credit during pre-order, for a total of up to US$ 1,230 in savings.

Customers can also enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win one of 10 US$ 500 Samsung.com gift cards towards their purchase.

Apps

iOS 27 public beta gives us our first taste of Siri AI

You can access the beta for free.

Published

July 16, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Normally, public betas come and go with nary a peep from anyone but dedicated fans and testers. After all, why care about a beta when the final release is likely just around the corner? This one, however, is special. Today, Apple launched the iOS 27 public beta, and it’s our first taste of the redesigned Siri AI.

Recently, WWDC 2026 unveiled Apple’s latest attempts at entering the AI segment. Whereas previous iterations to incorporate AI failed to make an impact, Siri AI promises to provide users with helpful feedback that’s actually helpful.

Now, in the public beta for iOS 27, users all over can finally access the new assistant. To get to the beta, you need to be a part of the beta program, which you can easily sign up for on beta.apple.com. Once signed up, you can get the update from Software Update in Settings. You’ll see options for a developer beta and a public beta. Choose iOS 27 Public Beta.

At face value, Siri AI offers much of what you’d get from a traditional AI-powered assistant. However, it does slightly differ because it integrates the entire phone. The assistant contextualizes your information (including emails, messages, and photos) to give you the most accurate feedback that you might need.

If that’s not enough, Siri AI also has its own chatbot app. If you’re more used to ChatGPT, the assistant should give you that bit of familiarity.

Now, if you don’t want to go for a beta, Apple is expected to launch iOS 27 in its final form sometime in September.