News

Sony’s foldable phone may already be in the works

Xperia F for Foldable

Published

May 30, 2019

Marvin Velasco

Foldable smartphones have had a rough start this year. Samsung’s entry couldn’t get past the starting line, while Huawei’s situation put its foldable in jeopardy. Yet, despite the slow beginning, another player is getting its hand ready for the new smartphone category.

According to a report, Sony has an Xperia F — which would naturally stand for Foldable — in the works. It’s said to use Samsung’s flexible OLED panel as its screen and come with 5G connectivity.

Interestingly, it might own a 21:9 aspect ratio (like on Sony’s newly launched Xperia line) which means the Xperia F could fold vertically — similar to the rumored Moto folding phone.

This comes as a breath of fresh air for the company after it was revealed that Sony is pulling its smartphones out of multiple markets. While this may affect the Xperia F’s availability, it’s good to know that the brand is sticking to its promises.

Don’t get too excited, however, because the Xperia F has its potential launch happening next year. Considering the difficulties manufacturers have been facing so far, it would be in Sony’s best interest to take its time.

News

Google I/O is officially confirmed for May 19

Gemini might take center stage.

Published

February 18, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

This week, Apple announced a major event to start March off on the right foot. Because of the odd timing, there’s a lot riding on the upcoming event. However, Google wants to a share in the spotlight. Not to be outdone, the company has just announced when the next Google I/O is happening.

As is tradition, Google has released puzzles to tease the date of the annual conference. This time, the company teased the conference with a series of Gemini-powered minigames. They had a golf minigame and a nonogram puzzle, among others. Once you’ve solved the puzzle, you would have known the date of Google I/O ahead of the official announcement.

Well, now that a lot of people got the chance to try the games for themselves, Google officially let the cat out of the bag. The official invite is out, and you don’t need to solve a puzzle to see it. Sundar Pichai has confirmed that this year’s Google I/O is happening from May 19 to 20.

Most announcements, especially the most major keynote one, will be available to watch online for free. The company will likely share what’s coming to Android. Also, because the gamified announcements were heavily based on Gemini, we’ll likely get a healthy dose of Gemini announcements, too.

News

vivo V70 to release in PH with Pop Mart ZSIGA Golden Hour colorway

Coming this February 28

Published

February 18, 2026

GadgetMatch

The vivo V70 is set to release in the Philippines on February 28 with a Pop Mart ZSIGA Golden Hour colorway as part of a high-profile collaboration.

vivo says the exclusive design is inspired by warmth, self-expression, and modern lifestyle aesthetics. It draws inspiration from the glow of the setting sun while also aligning with ZSIGA’s “Under The Sun” series.

This collaboration explores the intersection of fashion, imaging, and personal identity. The partnership aims to connect the younger generation by blending creative storytelling with cutting-edge smartphone design.

vivo’s latest midrange device under the V series comes with a completely refreshed design. The manufacturer says the look balances elegance and durability, with an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy frame.

In addition, the camera module is crafted from metal material to elevate the phone’s premium feel. A matte black panel uses high-end glass as well for resistance to fingerprints and stains.

In front, the vivo V70’s display will feature just 1.25mm bezels for a more immersive viewing experience.

Joining the Golden Hour colorway is Alpine Gray for those who want another option. The vivo V70 x Pop Mart ZSIGA collab drops on February 28 at 5:00 PM via the vivo Philippines Facebook page.

Gaming

PlayStation 6 reportedly delayed to 2029 because of RAM shortage

The Switch 2 might also get a price hike this year.

Published

February 18, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The current console generation is arguably a tepid one, especially compared to preceding generations. Though the PlayStation 5 certainly has its certified hits, it’s difficult to classify the home console as a quintessential piece of hardware that everyone must own. All eyes are now on what comes next, the PlayStation 6. However, because of an ongoing RAM shortage, those curious eyes might have to wait a little bit longer.

As you probably know, an ongoing RAM shortage is currently terrorizing the entire tech world. Upcoming devices are getting delayed, and currently available ones are expecting a price increase sometime this year. The unannounced PlayStation 6 is reportedly part of the first group.

According to Bloomberg, the shortage has pushed the projected release of the next console to 2028 or 2029. The delay is apparently disruptive to Sony’s plans.

There aren’t a lot of rumors swirling around the PlayStation 6 yet. However, the absence of news, coupled with anticipated titles like the remake of the God of War trilogy far off into the future, hints that PlayStation is waiting for the right time.

On the other hand, the same report claims that the Nintendo Switch 2 is part of the second group of RAM shortage victims. That is, Nintendo is reportedly considering a price hike for the currently available console this year.

To be clear, neither Nintendo nor Sony have confirmed anything happening to their respective consoles, current or otherwise. However, the shortage is a very real thing. Even if its effects aren’t readily felt now, it’s still expected to spread throughout the industry in the medium term.