News

Upcoming iOS 13 will have Dark Mode, new Reminders app, and more

Apple’s new mobile OS is coming very soon

Published

May 29, 2019

Daniel Morial

Apple‘s Worldwide Developers Conference or WWDC for 2019 is just a couple of weeks ahead, but that won’t stop leaksters from giving out early information about the upcoming announcements. The Cupertino company is expected to unveil iOS 13, their latest mobile operating system, and we got some info that’ll make fans excited.

According to the screenshots obtained by 9to5Mac, a reliable source about everything Apple, iOS 13 will have a Dark Mode, a revamped Reminders app, and a slightly refreshed screenshot UI.

Dark Mode has been a big thing for operating systems this year and, thankfully, Apple is implementing it in iOS 13. The company’s desktop operating system, macOS, already has a system-wide Dark Mode so it’s a no-brainer to bring it to mobile.

Image credit: 9to5Mac

From the looks of it, iOS’ Dark Mode is noticeable in the home screen’s Dock by adopting a dark background. The Music app will also have a darker theme using a true black background, which will be great for OLED screens. Battery life might improve on OLED-touting iPhones thanks to these changes.

The editing tools for screenshots gets a few UI changes, as well. Instead of a gray background with tiny markup tools, it’ll show a frosted glass effect with life-like annotation tools at the bottom. The interface change is different on the iPad though, with a rounded tray that can be dragged around the screen.

Image credit: 9to5Mac

The Reminders app will be redesigned in iOS 13. On bigger screens like on the iPad, it’ll have a large sidebar with boxes for different categories like Today, Scheduled, Flagged, and All. Another major redesign in the Reminders app is the use of the SF UI Rounded font introduced to iOS with Wallet in iOS 12.2.

Image credit: 9to5Mac

Finally, Find My Friends and Find My iPhone apps are getting unified to a single app called Find My. The new app will show a big map filling the entire screen with a small window for the list of friends and family. There will be another tab for the user’s own devices and it’ll support Dark Mode too.

More changes are anticipated in iOS 13 which will be formally introduced by Apple on June 3 during the keynote of this year’s developers conference.

Gaming

FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods delayed to 2027

The game needs more development time.

Published

October 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

It’s been a while since the last time we got a FromSoftware game. Elden Ring Nightreign felt like an age ago, even if it was launched just last year. Plus, the title isn’t even a new one, technically, since it’s just building off of Elden Ring. Unfortunately, our wait for a new FromSoftware game has to go on for a little bit longer. FromSoftware has delayed the launch of The Duskbloods to 2027.

The Duskbloods is an interesting addition to the FromSoftware oeuvre. Compared to the usual fare, the Switch-exclusive title is a multiplayer extraction game with a distinctly Bloodborne-like feel. If you’re used to FromSoftware’s usual formula, The Duskbloods represents a huge change.

But it’s a welcome one, nonetheless. If the recently released Elden Ring port of the Switch 2 is any indication, FromSoftware does have a handle of what performance looks like on the console.

Sadly, the new title needs a bit more time in the oven. Citing “final adjustments to game rules and balancing,” FromSoftware is delaying the launch of the game to 2027. According to the studio, this is in response to the successful network test a while back.

The delay shouldn’t come off as a surprise. Though the studio promised a 2026 launch for the title, most of the year has passed without a definite launch date. That was already a telltale sign that a delay was coming.

At the very least, the delay comes with the benefit of launching the game farther away from Grand Theft Auto VI and the Ocarina of Time remake, which will surely dominate holiday gaming this year.

Laptops

Yes, you can turn off the MacBook Pro’s touchscreen display

No need to complain anymore.

Published

October 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The launch of the new MacBook Pro is a polarizing one, to say the least. The notebook introduces a new touchscreen feature that isn’t really an automatic hit for fans. Some have even pointed out how Steve Jobs once said that touchscreen MacBooks were a bad idea. If you’re a part of this group, a new discovery might alleviate your worries a little bit. Apparently, you can turn off the new MacBook Pro’s touchscreen functionalities.

According to MacStories’s Federico Viticci, the new MacBook Pro with Touch includes accessibility features that can turn off the touchscreen entirely. Other early testers have also corroborated this option.

A touchscreen notebook isn’t the most popular type of laptop. Though this particular display has been available for quite a while, it hasn’t really taken off. Case in point, Apple’s announcement hasn’t been met with the warmest of fanfare.

It’s also telling that Apple baked in a way to turn this setting off. At the very least, we didn’t have to wait a while. The hullabaloo is reminiscent of the reception to Liquid Glass, another polarizing feature that Apple eventually made configurable for detractors.

Also, this isn’t the first time that Apple tried experimenting with the MacBook. Do you remember the short-lived Touch Bar?

Strangely, it’s such a strong contrast to the MacBook Neo launched earlier this year. Whereas that particular model debuted to applause, the new MacBook Pro attracted more raised eyebrows.

News

TechLife Pad Neo SE: Price, availability in the Philippines

Now available at PhP 8,999 SRP, with deals on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

Published

October 29, 2026

GadgetMatch

TechLife has officially launched the Pad Neo SE. It’s a 10.1-inch tablet aimed at families, positioned as a study device first, with room for creativity and after-school entertainment. It comes in Space Grey, Bubble Blue, and Aurora Green.

The Eye Comfort Display is the main draw. The larger screen gives kids more space for research and online classes. It’s designed to keep longer study sessions easier on the eyes.

Dual stereo speakers handle lessons and shared family viewing, while split-screen support lets kids and parents run two tasks at once.

The tablet supports Smart Parental Control and Google Kids Space. Parents can pick the apps, books, videos, and learning content their kids can access.

For the hardware, the Pad Neo SE runs Android 16 on an octa-core processor. It offers up to 8GB of RAM, including memory expansion, and 64GB of storage that can be expanded up to 1TB.

Also, its 6000mAh battery last through a full school day of classes and lessons. Rounding out the spec sheet are 5MP front and rear cameras and the Google Gemini AI assistant.

Price, availability in the Philippines

The Pad Neo SE retails at PhP 8,999. With vouchers, it can go for as low as PhP 7,099 on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

As part of TechLife’s Peak Season offers, which run from October 29, 2026 to January 3, 2027, buyers get a free Folio Case or a free Power Bank R211 5,000mAh, depending on availability. An online giveaway for the Pad Neo SE also starts October 29 on TechLife’s official social media pages.

Vouchers apply to participating online platforms only. Stocks and vouchers are limited. Freebies are available while supplies last.