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iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max bring bold redesign, 8x zoom, and more

Including Apple’s fastest chip yet

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Apple just pulled the wraps off its most advanced iPhones yet: the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both models feature a bold new design, a powerful new A19 Pro chip, and Apple’s biggest-ever leap in battery life.

A new design built for power

The iPhone 17 Pro lineup comes in a brushed aluminum unibody that’s light but strong. It’s crafted with aerospace-grade alloy and built around a vapor chamber for better cooling. That means the A19 Pro chip can push harder for gaming, video editing, and Apple Intelligence, all while staying cool to the touch.

The design also makes room for a larger battery. Apple says the Pro Max offers its longest-lasting battery ever, and both phones can charge to 50% in just 20 minutes with the new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter.

A brighter, tougher display

The 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR displays are brighter than ever, hitting 3000 nits outdoors. ProMotion is here, up to 120Hz, with Always-On support. Ceramic Shield 2 now protects both the front and back, offering 3x better scratch resistance and 4x better crack resistance compared to older models.

The most powerful iPhone chip yet

A19 Pro is Apple’s fastest iPhone chip to date. It’s built with a 6-core CPU, a redesigned 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, and a 16-core Neural Engine. The chip delivers 40% better sustained performance than the last generation, making room for AAA gaming titles with ray tracing and higher frame rates.

Networking also gets a boost with the new N1 chip, enabling Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and more reliable AirDrop and Personal Hotspot connections.

Pro cameras with up to 8x zoom

The new camera system brings three 48MP Fusion lenses: Main, Ultra Wide, and a brand-new Telephoto. Together, they give users the equivalent of eight pro lenses.

The Telephoto camera now supports 4x optical zoom at 100mm and an incredible 8x optical zoom at 200mm — the longest ever on iPhone. The improved Photonic Engine enhances color accuracy, low-light shots, and detail. Digital zoom also goes up to 40x.

Up front, the new 18MP Center Stage camera automatically adjusts the frame to fit everyone in selfies, shoots ultra-stabilized 4K HDR video, and even allows simultaneous Dual Capture with the rear cameras.

Pro video features for creators

For filmmakers, iPhone 17 Pro is the first smartphone to support ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, and genlock. That means smoother workflows, pro-level synchronization across cameras, and more flexibility when editing.

iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence

Out of the box, the new Pros run iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence baked in. Live Translation works across Messages, FaceTime, and calls. Visual intelligence lets you search and act on anything you capture in a screenshot. Plus, apps across music, maps, and even gaming get meaningful upgrades.

Price and availability

The iPhone 17 Pro lineup comes in deep blue, cosmic orange, and silver. Storage starts at 256GB, going all the way up to 2TB on the Pro Max.

Pricing starts at $1,099 for iPhone 17 Pro and $1,199 for iPhone 17 Pro Max. Pre-orders open September 12, with availability beginning September 19.

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Sony WH-1000XM6 gets a new Olive Gray colorway option

The new color launches today.

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Last year, the Sony WH-1000XM6 quickly became our favorite pair of noise-cancelling headphones. The audio quality pairs remarkably well with its ANC capabilities. Now, a year into the accessory’s life cycle, new colors are still coming out. Today, the acclaimed WH-1000XM6 is getting an Olive Gray variant.

A few months ago, Sony expanded the WH-1000XM6’s colorway options with a Sandstone version, launching alongside the Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION. At the time, the new color added a splash of life to an already blossoming lineup.

Now, much like the rest of the lineup, the new Olive Gray version is a subdued mashup between olive green and gray. Though it stands out on its own, the color is still cool enough to mix well with the contours of the user’s head.

Other than that, the new version is still identical to the inner workings of the original device. The Sony WH-1000XM6 comes with a new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3, providing 12 microphones for effective noise cancellation. In terms of audio quality, the headphones support High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless, thanks to LDAC support.

Also, the accessory sits comfortable on the head with a high rigidity carbon fiber composite material dome, cushioned well with synthetic leather.

As always, the Olive Gray version, launching today, will sell for US$ 459.99.

SEE ALSO: Sony WH-1000XM6: Master of sound quality and noise cancellation

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TECNO MEGAPAD 2 now available in the Philippines

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The TECNO MEGAPAD 2 finally reaches the Philippine shores — five months after its official unveiling at MWC 2026 last March.

It’s the brand’s latest Android tablet aimed at users looking for a larger screen for work, study, and entertainment.

Your Productivity Companion

TECNO’s MEGAPAD 2 boasts an 11-inch 2.5K display with a 90Hz refresh rate and TÜV Low Blue Light certification. It also comes with a quad-speaker setup with DTS audio.

Powering the MEGAPAD 2 is a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC paired with either a 6+128GB or 8+256GB memory and storage configurations. There’s even a microSD expansion of up to 2TB.

Keeping the tablet running is an 8,200mAh battery with 18W wired charging. At just 6.6mm thin and 490g, it’s one of the slimmest and lightest tablets for its price point.

AI takes center stage

Like TECNO’s latest devices, the MEGAPAD 2 runs the latest HiOS 16 based on Android 16. This means they have integrated several AI-powered tools aimed at boosting productivity and learning.

These include AI Problem Solving for educational / homework assistance, AI Translation with support for up to 140 languages across images, calls, meetings, and videos. Moreover, writing tools that can summarize, rewrite, and proofread text.

The tablet is also part of TECNO’s OneLeap ecosystem. Compatible TECNO phones and laptops can share files, extend displays, and transfer content more seamlessly.

For video calls and casual photo-taking, the MEGAPAD 2 features 8MP front and rear cameras. Connectivity options include LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB-C, allowing users to stay connected even when Wi-Fi isn’t available.

Pricing and Availability

The TECNO MEGAPAD 2 comes in Space Grey, Light Green, and Cosmic Orange colorways.

In the Philippines, early bird pricing starts at PhP 13,266 for the 6GB + 128GB model. Meanwhile, the 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at PHP 15,766. Both configurations include a Bluetooth keyboard as part of the launch bundle.

After the offer, it rolls back to its PhP 16,999 and PhP 19,999 SRPs respectively — minus the free Bluetooth keyboard.

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TECNO unveils the world’s first 0mm bezel-less phone

Is this the future of smartphones?

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It seems like the race towards an all-screen smartphone isn’t over just yet.

While most in the tech industry are currently obsessed over Samsung’s latest wide foldable, TECNO announces a more refreshing sight — at least for the regular “slab-type” phone form factor.

Black borders begone

Modern flagship smartphones already have incredibly slim bezels, but there’s still a thin black border separating the active display from the frame. That’s due to the internal circuitry and safety clearances required by current display technology

TECNO proves it’s possible to dissolve that with their Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone. And this is actually the industry’s first smartphone with a true 0mm display bezel.

With this fresh concept, the uprising brand says it has solved that “final millimeter” by redesigning the phone’s internal structure and display packaging. The result is a display with a visible border measuring 0 microns (0mm). This makes the screen appear to stretch all the way to the edges.

Removing the bezel completely isn’t just about aesthetics. The company says such uninterrupted display makes a more immersive experience — whether you’re watching videos, playing games, browsing photos, or simply reading.

Without these visible borders, content appears to flow naturally from edge-to-edge, making the display look as if it’s floating in your hand.

A glimpse at TECNO’s future

As with most concept devices, there’s no word yet on whether this exact design will make it into a commercial smartphone. Still, TECNO says the engineering behind the concept goes beyond the display itself.

The technologies developed for the project (such as improvements related to cameras, touch responsiveness, audio, and AI-driven user interactions) could eventually find their way into the brand’s future flagship devices.

Whether or not a true bezel-free phone becomes reality anytime soon, the concept offers a glimpse at where smartphone design could be heading next. After all, TECNO’s super slim concept last 2025 actually became an actual retail product with the existence of TECNO Slim.

The concept is set to make its public debut on the upcoming ShowStoppers at IFA 2026 this September 3.

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