Philippines
Power Mac Center’s iconic midnight launch makes a comeback
For iPhone 14
Power Mac Center brings back its iconic midnight launch to welcome the iPhone 14 in the Philippines. The premium reseller for everything Apple delivered huge deals and freebies for early bird stoppers.
At midnight of October 14, the main party took place at Power Mac Center in Greenbelt 3. Simultaneously, branches in Robinsons Magnolia, Eastwood, SM Aura Premiere, and The Loop in UP Town Center opened at 12:01 AM.
Customers who got the first dibs on the latest iPhone were able to take home up to PhP 28,000 worth of premium accessories from partner brands such as Adam Elements, Anker, Belkin, PanzerGlass, Ventev, Aukey, Cygnett, Itskins, Laut, OtterBox, Before Anything Else, Catalyst, JTLegend, QDos, STM, and UAG.
A star-studded affair
Power Mac Center truly delivered an iconic launch, with top celebrities gracing the countdown. Headlining the event were Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo, and rising OPM stars Zack Tabudlo and Paolo Sandejas.
Celebrities Vanessa and Daniel Matsunaga, athletes Jeron Teng and Kim Kianna Dy, drag queens Precious Paula Nicole and Pura Luka Vega, and content creators Marj Maroket and Katt Valdez joined the midnight launch.
TV Personalities Ai dela Cruz and Sam YG hosted the event, which was also live-streamed on an LED screen in other open stores.
Get the new iPhone
Power Mac Center has also partnered with major banks and credit card providers, together with emerging FinTech players, to offer the widest payment options for customers to choose from. There are cash and straight payment available with exclusive offers, and easy installment terms for up to 24 months.
The new iPhone 14 family is now available in all Power Mac Center and The Loop stores nationwide, with a starting price of PhP 61,990. For more details, follow Power Mac Center’s official Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube accounts.
Philippines
TCL unveils C7L SQD-Mini LED TV, new entertainment lineup
TCL Game Night gives 1st glimpse of new offerings
TCL has unveiled the TCL C7L SQD-Mini LED TV along with the company’s new entertainment lineup.
The offerings were launched through a special TCL Game Night for visitors to be able to immerse themselves and have a closer look at the new products.
There were three distinct zones: the TCL C7L TV Zone, Party Speaker Zone, and Gaming Monitor Zone.
At the TCL C7L TV Zone, guests had a glimpse of how SQD-Mini LED technology enhances the viewing experience.
The C7L features up to 100% BT.2020 wide color gamut, HDR 3,000 nits, audio by Bang & Olufsen, and 288 VRR Game Accelerator. It is powered by the TSR AiPQ processor.
The TV’s largest model (85 inches) was also used as the main screen throughout the game night.
Meanwhile, the Party Speaker Zone introduced the new TP200K and TP300K party speakers.
The TP200K variant is equipped with 220W maximum audio power, five light show presets, and 12 hours playtime.
Meanwhile, the TP300K has 340W of maximum power, eight light show presets, and up to 18 hours of playtime.
Throughout the program, everything from music to host announcements and questions from the quiz proper were blasted loud on the TCL speakers.
These speakers also provided the atmosphere during the afterparty.
Furthermore, at the Gaming Monitor Zone were the TCL G64 and TCL G54 monitors.
They were presented in complete gaming setups so guests could try some popular titles, like NBA 2K and Counter-Strike.
News
Smart showcases cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut
Play over 1,000 titles straight on your smartphones
Philippines mobile service provider Smart showcased the country’s first cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut at the recent Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026.
As the event’s main presenter, Smart highlighted its collaboration with the cloud gaming subscription service. Together with its value-packed Power All offers, the network provider is highlighting what the future of gaming can look like.
Smart and TNT subscribers can conveniently access Blacknut Cloud Gaming through a dedicated site. Here, they can play more than 1,000 premium console and PC-quality games on their smartphones.
That’s without the need for expensive gaming hardware or lengthy downloads. Weekly subscriptions start at just PhP 145 and can be conveniently charged to prepaid load following a simple OTP verification process.
To make the experience better, Smart also has Power All offers, which provide generous open-access data for today’s digital lifestyles. There’s a package for cloud and mobile gaming, streaming, content sharing, and productivity.
Automotive
New EV player XPENG to launch in the Philippines in September
XPENG to unveil two models in the market
AI-driven mobility company XPENG is launching in the Philippines next month, adding to the list of smart electric vehicle (EV) players in the market.
XPENG Philippines will commence operations as the country’s direct subsidiary, as well as national sales and marketing company.
As part of the launch, XPENG will launch two smart EV models: the XPENG X9 and XPENG L03.
The XPENG X9 is the brand’s flagship intelligent seven-seater. It is positioned as an EV for executive-class comfort, featuring AI-powered technologies and a premium cabin for modern families, businesses, and professionals.
Meanwhile, the XPENG L03 is an intelligent SUV coupe that brings together a contemporary design, AI-powered innovation, and software-defined mobility. It promises to deliver a smarter, more intuitive driving experience for today’s car owners.
Additional pricing details, variants, and complete specifications of each model, as well as their availability, will be unveiled soon.
XPENG is a global AI technology company based in Guangzhou, China. It specializes in smart EVs, driven by a mission to shape the future of mobility through innovation.
The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets such vehicles, supported by its in-house, full-stack, advanced driver-assistance system, smart in-car OS, and core vehicle technologies.
The brand has a presence in more than 60 countries and regions across Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Latin America.
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