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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, Tab S11 now official

Latest devices equipped with One UI 8, offering Galaxy AI, multimodal capabilities, more

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Samsung S25 FE

Samsung is making the affordable Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy Tab S11 available in the Philippines soon.

The latest addition to the Galaxy S25 lineup, the S25 FE is equipped with One UI 8, including essential Galaxy AI experiences.

Users can also step into a new era of natural and effortless interaction, thanks to the phone’s multimodal AI agents.

Among the features on the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are Gemini Live for real-time visual conversations, Now Bar, Now Brief, and Circle to Search with Google.

Powerful AI editing tools include Generative Edit and Instant Slow-mo, as well as Portrait Studio and Audio Eraser.

The upgraded 12MP front-facing camera, powered by ProVisual Engine, also introduces an enhanced selfie experience. The phone also supports Low noise mode, Super HDR in video, and Photo Assist during on-device editing.

Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE also features a 4,900mAh battery and a 10% larger vapor chamber for smooth and responsive performance. In addition, the battery supports 45W wired charging.

In front is a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate, protected by an enhanced Armor Aluminum frame.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Series

Also coming to the Philippines are the Galaxy S11 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S11. These new tablets deliver the most intelligent and advanced tablet experience yet, with the Ultra model being the thinnest Galaxy Tab to date.

The devices are likewise powered by latest Galaxy AI and enhanced by One UI 8, including new multimodal capabilities. They also come with upgraded Samsung DeX and a redesigned S Pen.

Both variants come with Samsung’s enhanced 3nm processor for performance improvements of 33% in NPU, 24% CPU, and 27% in GPU.

AI-powered features include Drawing Assist, Writing Assist, and Circle to Search. The S Pen also supports Quick Tools and Sticky Notes.

Moreover, the latest Samsung DeX supports Extended Mode. This transforms the tablet and an external monitor into a seamless dual-screen setup.

Users can drag and drop apps between displays and focus on more intuitive multitasking and greater flexibility.

Furthermore, combine the Tab S11 Series with the in-box Book Cover Keyboard Slim and easily transform the device into a PC-like mobile workstation.

Price, availability

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE will be available in the Philippines from September 19 for the following prices:

  • 128GB: PhP 39,990
  • 256GB: PhP 44,990
  • 512GB: PhP 53,990

Customers can double-up their storage for less from launch, plus get an additional PhP 2,000 discount. They can likewise trade-in an old device to get up to 50% off.

The S25 FE will come in Icyblue, Jetblack, Navy, and White. Those looking for an audio wearable to pair the device with can choose the new Galaxy Buds3 FE as well, which is at 50% off when purchased together with the handset.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 series will be available starting September 26 in select markets in Gray:

  • Tab S11 Wi-Fi: PhP 52,990
  • Tab S11 5G: PhP 61,990
  • Tab S11 Ultra (256GB): PhP 85,990
  • Tab S11 Ultra (512GB, eStore exclusive): PhP 91,990
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TikTok finally gets a buyer in the United States

The deal targets a closing date in late January.

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December 19, 2025

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The year started with a ban. A day before Donald Trump started his second term, TikTok went dark, in anticipation of an impending ban. The platform quickly went back online, leading to an ultimatum that saw TikTok hunt for an American buyer to full stave off a definitive ban in the United States. Now, as the year ends, a buyer is finally here.

Via CNBC, TikTok has reportedly inked a deal to finalize a deal in the United States, as stated in an internal memo from CEO Shou Zi Chew. The memo, which was sent just this week, details a plan that will see the deal close by January 26, 2026.

Fifty percent of TikTok’s newly restructured U.S. arm will be held by a collection of American investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. Meanwhile, already existing investors of TikTok will hold 30.1 percent. Finally, ByteDance will retain 19.9 percent.

Additionally, TikTok’s algorithm in the United States will be retrained with American data. The American arm will also handle the country’s “data protection, algorithm security, content moderation, and software assurance.” Oracle will be the “trusted security partner” in charge of making sure the company keeps within regulations in the country.

With a deal pushing through, the long-running TikTok saga in the United States might finally come to a close.

SEE ALSO: US, China have supposedly agreed on a TikTok deal

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Silksong is getting its first major expansion next year

The expansion is called Sea of Sorrow.

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December 16, 2025

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I still can’t believe that Hollow Knight: Silksong came out this year. After years of just waiting for the mythical title, it’s surreal to have it in my library. Now, barely waiting to catch their breath, Team Cherry is already working hard towards the next content drop, starting with Silksong DLC.

Just like the original Hollow Knight, Silksong is getting free DLCs to expand its story. The upcoming Sea of Sorrow DLC will be the game’s “first big expansion.”

The expansion’s trailer barely shows anything about the new content, besides vague allusions to what’s coming. At the very least, Team Cherry has confirmed, both via the announcement and the accompanying poster, that Sea of Sorrow will be nautical-themed.

It will feature new locations, new tools, and new enemies. By itself, Silksong is already a huge game. Adding more content then is a massive undertaking. Plus, Team Cherry says that this is just the first expansion, hinting at more coming in the future.

Sea of Sorrow will launch in 2026.

Besides the new expansion, the studio is also working on a Nintendo Switch 2 update for the original Hollow Knight. It will add higher framerates, resolutions, and more graphical effects. PC players will also get some upgrades to support larger screens.

The Switch 2 update, which will be free for those who already own the original game, will also launch next year.

SEE ALSO: Hollow Knight: Silksong finally releases on September 4

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Supergirl gets its first teaser trailer

Milly Alcock stars as the titular character.

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December 12, 2025

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Before the new year starts, it’s already fair to assume that Supergirl might be one of the most anticipated movies of 2026. Premiering a year after the globally successful Superman, Supergirl will see the adventures of Clark Kent’s superpowered cousin, Kara Zor-El. Now, the next film in the sage finally has a teaser trailer.

As James Gunn mentioned previously, Supergirl will be based on Tom King’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Off traveling to other planets to party, Kara finds herself thrust back into the role of being a hero after a young girl named Ruthye Mary Knoll asks her for help.

Though the teaser trailer is mostly a montage of scenes, we already know what we can expect. According to Gunn, Supergirl will be tonally different from Superman, and we see this in the trailer.

However, we can still see influences from Gunn including the usage of “Call Me” by Blondie for the trailer. Also, the film’s space scenes look like they can fit right in with Guardians of the Galaxy.

Still, that’s what we have, and we’re excited. Supergirl will premiere on June 26, 2026.

The film will be directed by Craig Gillespie (Cruella). Milly Alcock plays the titular character. Meanwhile, she will star alongside Eve Ridley as Ruthye Mary Knoll.

SEE ALSO: Superman sequel, titled Man of Tomorrow, comes out in 2027

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