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Power Mac Center iPhone 16 preorder offers, launch details

Place preorders now to save

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Power Mac Center is offering Apple regulars the chance to save up to PhP 54,700 on the iPhone 16 series by placing preorders before the flagship smartphones officially launches next week.

Customers placing preorders via the Power Mac Center Web Store ahead of its official launch can get up to PhP 10,000 off on any iPhone 16 series model when they pay via non-installment modes of payment.

Meanwhile, in-store customers can choose to pay via straight cash or credit card installments of up to three months only with partner banks to save the same amount.

SEE ALSO: iPhone 16 series: Philippines price, preorder, general availability

Moreover, customers will get a free Anything Else Dual Port 30W Wall Charger for preorder transactions at any PMC or The Loop store nationwide. They may also preorder via The Loop Lazada and Shopee stores or SM Malls Online.

The iPhone 16 series offers above run until October 16 for online purchases and until October 17 for in-store preorders.

Device trade-in offers

For current iPhone users looking to upgrade to the iPhone 16, PMC also offers device trade-in with exclusive offers from October 10 to 31, 2024.

Customers can get up to a PhP 54,700 trade-in value when they trade a previous iPhone 15 device. They can also get an extra PhP 1,000 trade-in value with their iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, or iPhone 11 model and purchase any iPhone 16 variant.

As a bonus, PMC offers a year of Mobile Care unlimited diagnosis and complimentary training via Basecamp.

iPhone 16 Series launch

The iPhone 16 series will be officially launched at midnight on October 18 in four key PMC locations: Greenbelt 3, SM Mall of Asia, Robinsons Galleria Cebu, and SM Lanang Premier Davao.

The launch will be celebrated with performances from key artists. There will also be interactive games for a chance to win special prizes.

In addition, 30 PMC stores nationwide will open at 12:01 AM on October 18 to cater to customers.

PMC raffle promo

Lastly, as a special treat, PMC is holding its “Miles and Milestones: The 30th Anniversary Raffle” promo. All preorders and purchases of the iPhone 16 are qualified to earn entries for a chance to win a brand-new BYD ATTO 3 Dynamic Electric Vehicle, among other exciting prizes.

To join, simply sign up for membership to 1 Infinite. Once confirmed, make a single-receipt purchase of  at lelast PhP 30,000 until December 31, 2024.

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realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition: Price, availability in the Philippines

Hogwarts magic meets smartphone design

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The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is now available in the Philippines for PHP 39,999. This limited-edition smartphone features a color-changing Hogwarts crest, an exclusive Harry Potter-themed interface, and a collection of Wizarding World memorabilia.

Limited to fewer than 200 units nationwide, the special edition is designed for fans and collectors of the beloved franchise.

Hogwarts magic in every detail

The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition comes in Magic Brown, featuring an Enchanted Texture Leather back with a three-dimensional diamond pattern inspired by wizard chessboards.

Its centerpiece is the Hogwarts Four-House Crest, which reveals the signature colors of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff when exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light. This effect uses realme’s Quadra Light-Sensing Color-changing Tech.

The phone also features a gold Hedwig-inspired camera design, matching gold accents along its edges, and a laser-engraved “Welcome to Hogwarts” inscription on the side.

A Hogwarts-inspired interface

The Harry Potter theme extends to the phone’s software. Exclusive wallpapers depict Hogwarts Castle at different times of the day, with Golden Dawn for daytime and Mystic Dusk for nighttime.

Other customizations include boot-up and fingerprint animations inspired by Hogwarts acceptance letters, more than 30 redesigned app icons, and camera watermarks inspired by the four Hogwarts houses.

A trunk full of collectibles

The limited-edition packaging takes the form of a Harry Potter-inspired trunk featuring the Hogwarts crest and the realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition branding.

Inside, fans will find a Hogwarts acceptance letter addressed to Mr. Potter, character postcards featuring Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and bookmarks representing all four Hogwarts houses.

The package also includes Hogwarts Crest pins and a Hogwarts Express-inspired ticket bearing the route from London to Hogwarts via Platform 9¾.

realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition price and availability

The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is priced at PHP 39,999 in the Philippines. Only fewer than 200 units will be available nationwide.

Hogwarts-inspired store displays will be available at the following locations:

  • SM Fairview
  • SM North EDSA
  • SM Calamba

The device will also be available at kiosks in SM Clark, SM Dasmariñas, and SM Megamall.

For further updates, visit realme’s official Facebook page.

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Samsung Galaxy A18, Galaxy A08 now in the Philippines

Everyday smartphone experience

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October 29, 2026

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Samsung has unveiled the new Samsung Galaxy A18 and Samsung Galaxy A08 smartphones in the Philippines.

These affordable A series handsets bring more capable performance, long-term reliability, and core AI experiences to users.

The Galaxy A18 features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and is powered by a Helio G99+ processor.

It comes with an upgraded DDR5 memory and supports RAM Plus, which uses available storage as virtual memory.

At its back is a 50MP wide camera, 5MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A08 comes with a 6,000mAh battery, Helio G99+ processor, and upgraded memory.

It also comes with a similar 50MP main camera, along with a 2MP depth camera, and 8MP front camera.

Core AI experiences, long-term reliability

Both the Galaxy A18 and Galaxy A08 come with core AI experiences, including Circle to Search.

Moreover, both phones come with multiple AI agents to help users move more seamlessly between supported Galaxy native apps, Google apps, and select third-party apps.

Both handsets also feature IP64 rating for protection against dust and water splashes.

Furthermore, the devices support up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

Price, availability

The Samsung Galaxy A08 comes in Dark Blue, Silver, and Green, for the following prices:

  • 4GB+64GB: PhP 11,190
  • 4GB+128GB: PhP 13,090

Samsung is offering up to PhP 1,200 in savings until November 30.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A18 will be available by December in Black, Silver, and Light Blue.

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Apple iPhone Duo Unboxing and Hands-on

Supported apps, crease, cameras, and MagSafe all tested

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October 22, 2026

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Apple’s iPhone Duo is finally here!

Aside from unboxing the all-new iPhone-dable in Night Sky, we take a closer look at the display crease, check out the under-display camera quality, see which MagSafe accessories work with it.

Most of all, which apps support it (or not).

But how well does the dual-screen experience on an iPhone actually work? Watch our Apple iPhone Duo unboxing and hands-on to know more!

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