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Samsung Galaxy S23 series now with Galaxy AI, cheaper prices
AI tools, discounted rates
After debuting Galaxy AI on its latest flagship line, Samsung is bringing the same features to the Galaxy S23 series through the One UI 6.1 update.
Galaxy AI comes with tools to enhance productivity, communication, and creativity. For instance, Live Call Translate offers a personal translator when on a call, providing audio and text translations in real-time as users speak.
Meanwhile, AI Summarize allows users to take any article off the web and break it down into handful of organized bullet points. This is done on the Samsung Notes app, the only pre-installed app that supports the function.
Photo Assist, on the other hand, takes image editing to the next level. This helps users touch up photos and remove unwanted elements in the image.
Futhermore, Circle to Search is also a handy tool to speed up the Googling process. With any photo on your gallery, just encircle the part with your fingers or the S Pen and search results will be pulled up.
Last but not the least, Galaxy AI offers Generative Edit, Edit Suggestion, and Instant Slow-mo to assist users in editing photos and videos. These allow users to be more creative in their post-processing.
Epic savings
Samsung has also made the Galaxy S23 series more affordable. So, if you plan on upgrading, now is definitely a great time, for the following prices:
On the higher end of the series are the Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra:
Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 12GB+256GB: PhP 68,990
- 12GB+512GB: PhP 76,990
- 12GB+1TB: PhP 90,990
Galaxy S23+
- 8GB+256GB: PhP 58,990
- 8GB+512GB: PhP 66,990
For more affordable options, here are the base models:
Galaxy S23
- 8GB+128GB: PhP 47,990
- 8GB+256GB: PhP 51,990
Galaxy S23 FE
- 8GB+128GB: PhP 31,990
- 8GB+256GB: PhP 34,990
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Asia to get its own D23; tickets on sale this November
Singapore to host The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tailored for Asia next year
Asia is getting its own D23 with Singapore hosting the first ever edition of The Ultimate Disney Fan Event next year.
The Walt Disney Company announced the milestone, with D23 Asia taking over the iconic Marina Bay Sands and parts of Sands Expo & Convention Center from June 25 to 27, 2027.
Fans will be able to purchase tickets by November 2026.
The first-ever D23 Asia will bring together Disney fans from across Asia Pacific and beyond in a three-day celebration of Disney storytelling, creativity, and innovation.
It will feature immersive experiences, exclusive showcases, special announcements, shopping, entertainment and more.
Building on the legacy of D23 fan events in Anaheim and around the world, the Singapore edition will offer a uniquely Asian experience while staying true to the scale, excitement and fan-first spirit that defines D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
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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.
Gaming
Ghost of Yotei gets a story expansion in October
The Complete Edition comes with the expansion and a roguelike mode.
Ghost of Yotei is a classic RPG experience set in the same universe as its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima. In my opinion, Atsu’s journey of revenge feels a lot more fun than Jin’s battle to save his homeland. If you’re in the same boat, Ghost of Yotei is coming back on October 1 with brand-new content.
Without delving too much into spoiler territory, Ghost of Yotei has a conclusive ending. Rather than shoehorning a forced epilogue, Echoes of Sekigahara, the title of the upcoming story expansion, explores Atsu’s past.
As with Tsushima’s expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara features a new map with new enemies, weapons, and collectibles. It will be set in two different time periods.
Besides the story expansion, the upcoming update also has a new mode called Most Wanted, which Sucker Punch Production describes as their “spin on a roguelike.” The mode explores Atsu’s experience as a headhunter, feeding her with bounties and earnable perks.
The two new content expansions will come with in the upcoming Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition. The new edition, coming on October 1, will also come with the co-op Legends mode. It also has a few perks and customization options. The edition will sell for US$ 70.
If you already have the base edition, you can grab an upgrade for only US$ 15. If you don’t want to pay for the upgrade, the game is still getting a few minor tweaks.
SEE ALSO: Ghost of Yotei review: A tale sharpened by vengeance
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