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Samsung unveils next year’s flip phone, the W2019
Has better specs than the Galaxy S9
While the entire town talks about Samsung’s foldable technology, the company’s flip phone is turning its gears one more time. Across the years, the niche model stayed in the sidelines, overshadowed by bigger releases. Slowly, every succeeding variant caught up to its respective year’s technology.
Dubbed the W2019, the flagship flip phone receives a much-needed upgrade for next year. As always, the new phone will sport two screens. Surprisingly, both screens will retain the same specs from last year’s model: 4.2-inch Super AMOLED displays with 1080p resolutions.
Most of the phone’s improvements stem from its hardware under the hood. Compared to last year’s Snapdragon 835 processor, the W2019 features an upgraded Snapdragon 845 processor, this year’s prominent processor. Similarly, it has 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Last year’s launch had only 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. This year’s model is a significant upgrade, placing it well within this year’s standards.
As for other specs, the W2019’s camera also features a worthy upgrade. Compared to last year’s single rear camera, the W2019 has a dual-camera setup: a 12-megapixel sensor with f/1.5-2.4 aperture and a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. Meanwhile, the front camera offers up an 8-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture.
For security, the W2019 comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. For durability, the phone powers through with anodized, diamond-cut aluminum and glass.
Unfortunately, battery remains a problem. Although upgraded, the W2019 carries a paltry 3070mAh battery. With the industry moving to 3500mAh, the W2019’s battery is a strange blast from the past.
Based on promotional photos, the Samsung W2019 will come in silver and a rose gold variant. Unfortunately, Samsung has not announced when the W2019 will launch and how much it will cost. However, if the past is any indication, this new model can capably break everyone’s bank accounts.
UGREEN is expanding its smart travel lineup with the launch of the new FineTrack Series, a collection of compact trackers designed to help users keep tabs on everyday essentials.
Leading the announcement are the FineTrack 2 and FineTrack Mini 2, both of which support Apple’s Find My network for easy location tracking through compatible Apple devices. The trackers are built for travelers and commuters who want an extra layer of security for items such as keys, bags, wallets, and passports.
The FineTrack 2 comes in a soccer-inspired design created to celebrate the upcoming 2026 World Cup, while the FineTrack Mini 2 adopts a slimmer tag-style form factor that fits more easily inside wallets and passport holders. Both devices feature glow-in-the-dark accents for improved visibility in low-light conditions.
UGREEN says the trackers offer global tracking capabilities through Apple’s Find My ecosystem, along with smart left-behind alerts that notify users before they accidentally leave important belongings behind. When an item is nearby, users can trigger an alarm reaching up to 110dB to help locate it faster.
The company also highlights long-term reliability, with battery life rated for up to seven years. The FineTrack 2 additionally carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
UGREEN has also announced Southeast Asia pricing for the new FineTrack Series.
Price and availability
In Singapore, the FineTrack 2 is priced at SGD 29.99, while the FineTrack Mini 2 costs SGD 25.99. Malaysian pricing comes in at RM 69 and RM 59, respectively.
For the Philippines, the FineTrack 2 retails for PHP 850, while the FineTrack Mini 2 is priced at PHP 799. In Vietnam, the trackers cost VND 369,000 and VND 339,000, respectively. Thailand pricing starts at THB 590 for both models.
Alongside the FineTrack Series, UGREEN also introduced its new Air Editions lineup. This includes the Nexode Air 65W Charger, Nexode Air 45W Charger Slim, and the MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 15W, all designed around portability with compact and lightweight builds. The company has separately announced Southeast Asia pricing for these accessories.
The FineTrack Series is now rolling out across select Southeast Asian markets.
Along with the launch of the Xiaomi 17T Series, the company has likewise introduced a new lineup of AIoT offerings from wearables to smart home devices.
The new Xiaomi ecosystem lineup includes the Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm, Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro, and Xiaomi Buds 6 on the wearables end.
Furthermore, there’s the Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series 2026 and Mijia Front Load Washer Dryer 9kg on the smart home front.
All these products are available with early bird offers also in store for consumers until June 7.
Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm
The Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm combines a refined 46mm stainless steel design with a 1.48-inch AMOLED display.
It has up to 21 days of battery life, supports over 150 sports modes, and has upgraded heart rate monitoring and system GNSS.
It also offers deeper sleep insights, Xiaomi HyperOS 3, and Xiaomi Home integration.
This wearable retails for PhP 10,229 (SRP: PhP 10,999) with a free strap. The Special Edition retails for PhP 11,159 (SRP PhP 11,999).
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro
Additionally, there’s the everyday wellness tracking device in the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro. It has a 1.74-inch AMOLED display, up to 2,000 nits brightness, and up to 21 days of battery life.
It supports upgraded heart rate tracking and more than 150 sports modes, as well as more improvements.
It is priced at PhP 4,199 (SRP: PhP 4,499) with a Special Edition retailing for PhP 5,019 (PhP 5,399) — both with free straps during the promo period.
Xiaomi Buds 6
Furthermore, there’s the Xiaomi Buds 6, bringing a semi in-ear audio experience for comfortable and immersive listening.
It features an 11mm triple-magnet dynamic driver, Harman-tuned audio, Qualcomm aptX Lossless technology (on compatible devices), dimensional audio with head-tracking, ANC, 3-mic AI noise reduction, and HyperOS support.
It is available for PhP 5,679 (SRP: PhP 6,099).
Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series 2026
For home entertainment, the new Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series 2026 brings cinematic entertainment in five different sizes: 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch, and 98-inch.
The TV is powered by QD-Mini LED technology, and supports up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness. Other features include HDR10+, HLG, Filmmaker Mode, and Dolby Vision on select models.
The series also supports Google TV with Apple AirPlay, Google Assistant, and Google Cast support.
Mijia Front Load Washer Dryer 9kg
Lastly, the Mijia Front Load Washer Dryer 9kg combines two laundry tasks into one smart solution.
It has a large drum, power wash technology, high-temperature steam hygiene mode, and over 30 wash programs. Included is a 15-minute quick wash, as well as one-tap wash-and-dry function.
Through the Xiaomi Home app, users can also monitor cycles, customize settings, save preferences, and receive software updates over time.
Throughout the entire AI “era,” Apple kept its nose clean by not shoving Apple Intelligence to its users during every event. After the significant time of keeping clean, the brand might finally sink more chips into the AI space next month.
As history tells, the annual WWDC event is a time for the brand to showcase its developments for software. You won’t see a lot of iPhones, but you will see a lot of iOS. And with that, AI is par for the course.
According to The Information, the upcoming WWDC 2026 will showcase a lot of on-device AI. Interestingly, the report does not specifically name Apple Intelligence as the spotlight. Rather, Apple might focus on integrating its chips with AI and its partnership with Google’s Gemini.
Rather than a continuous push towards creating their own AI, the company might do more to integrate existing technologies to keep pace with the industry. Despite being announced almost two years ago, Apple Intelligence has not delivered much of what its contemporaries are providing for its users.
Ironically, the brand has carved a nice niche for itself in the space precisely by staying away from heavy doses of AI. Both Microsoft and Google, on the other hand, have crafted infamy by shoving unnecessary AI-based features towards their users, regardless of whether they want them or not. Hopefully, Apple keeps its reputation after WWDC 2026.
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