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Everything we know so far about the Huawei P40 Pro

No ban can stop this phone from going out

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While the Mobile World Congress will no longer push through, Huawei is gearing up to unveil its new Huawei P40 series lineup of devices. Of course, one of the devices to look out for is the new Huawei P40 Pro — the successor to the P30 Pro. Even with a cancelled MWC and on-and-off bans from major markets, the company seems undeterred to show you what it’s got.

Here’s what we know so far about the Huawei P40 Pro:

Phone design

Leaked photos and renders online suggest that the Huawei P40 Pro will come with a curved display. On the display, these leaks also show that the phone will come with a punch-hole camera on the upper left. The punch-hole camera setup, at the very least suggests that the phone will come with a dual selfie camera setup. In terms of the quality of the lenses of the dual selfie camera, nothing has been revealed yet.

Other photos are also suggesting that the Huawei P40 Pro will look relatively similar to that of its less powerful brother, the Huawei P40. There are reports that claim that both models will come in five different colors: Black, Blush Gold, Silver Frost, Deep Sea Blue, and Ice White with a rumored Mint Green. Also, no renders or leaks have shown any sign of a headphone jack on the device, so it’s possible that this is the direction Huawei wants to go.

The camera setup

Renders of the main cameras on the Huawei P40 Pro show Leica sensors, much similar to how the past Huawei P Series smartphones. One report from Somag News suggests that a Sony IMX700 CMOS sensor will be in the P40 series, with a resolution of 52MP. If this is true, this means that Huawei has opted not to follow their competitors in incorporating high-resolution sensors to their flagships.

Leaks also suggest a sort of camera bump at the back of the phone because of this setup. These renders show that Huawei is opting for a quad-camera setup for the P40 Pro, highlighted by the previously mentioned Sony IMX700 sensor. The main camera could also come with a 40MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 10x optical zoom sensor, which could perform better in low light situations.

The big reveals

One thing that Huawei made sure of was that they plan to launch the P40 series sometime late March of this year. Some had anticipated that the now-cancelled Mobile World Congress was going to be the company’s main platform to tease the new phone.

Of course, if the US ban on Huawei is still in effect by the time of its actual release, expect that the phone won’t come with any native Google apps. Instead, Huawei plans to incorporate its Huawei Mobile Services suite, which is still miles behind the Google Suite.

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Lionel Messi’s face just unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra early

Technically, it’s a custom Caviar phone with Messi’s face on it.

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July 20, 2026

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Image source: Caviar

And just like that, the World Cup season is over. Spain prevailed over Argentina in a 1-0 caper. Despite the loss, however, Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi is (indirectly) leaving us a little surprise by spoiling the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra a few days early.

Technically, it’s not Messi himself doing the spoiling. Caviar, the infamous luxury smartphone company, has revealed an extravagant Lionel Messi-themed edition of the unannounced Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

As with the brand’s other creations, the special smartphone is covered in 24-karat gold plating. The design is styled to look like Messi and the colors of the Argentinian football team.

Image source: Caviar

Now, before you say that this design is worthless now after the loss to Spain, the edition is meant to celebrate the 2022 win, exemplified by the badge on Messi’s shirt saying “2022”. And even then, Messi is still one of the most globally recognized sports personalities in the world, making this quite the collector’s item.

However, if you’re looking for any hardware leaks, you’re out of luck. The listing has no mention of specs, except for the storage, which includes options for 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. Other than that, you’ll have to wait like the rest of us.

Additionally, if you’re interested in the Messi-themed edition, it will cost you a fortune. Caviar’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will start at a whopping US$ 13,130.

Besides its nature as a special edition, this phone is the most official thing we’ve seen of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Samsung is still scheduled to launch the new foldable, along with other models, in a few days. The brand is also rumored to launch a wide version of this model.

SEE ALSO: New leak reveals first look at Samsung’s wide foldable

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

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

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July 17, 2026

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Last month, Mercedes-Benz Philippines kicked off its 140th -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 140th 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.

SEE ALSO: Mercedes-Benz holds a Welcome Home campaign to celebrate 140 years

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

Spot also teases upcoming Galaxy foldable devices

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July 16, 2026

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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.

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