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The Phantom V Flip 5G might be the midrange clamshell you’re looking for

Meet TECNO’s first-ever flip smartphone

Published

September 22, 2023

MJ Jucutan

Tecno has just launched the Phantom V Flip 5G — the company’s first-ever flip smartphone.

Nominated for the German Design Awards, the Phantom V Flip 5G showcases an exceptional design quality integrating advanced technology and high-end, fashion-forward aesthetics.

Elegance made for your pocket

The Phantom V Flip 5G speaks luxury. With its sophisticated, cosmic-inspired aesthetic and eye-catching cover screen, the foldable certainly captures style-minded individuals.

It’s designed to achieve the perfect pocket-sized form when folded. It comes with a premium lychee-pattern classic leather that makes it uniquely sleek and high-end. It’s available in two colors: Mystic Dawn and Iconic Black.

Moreover, it comes with a new sensory dimension through a fragranced protective case in which case the scent lasts for over a year under normal usage conditions. Available scents include Rose, Sea Shore, and Cologne.

Exceptional screens in and out

The Phantom V Flip 5G comes with a versatile cover screen, through a circular, centrally positioned 1.32-inch AMOLED screen.

With its 352ppi screen, the display can showcase customizable wallpapers, 3D interactive virtual pets, and more. The camera can be easily accessed for easy Swipe Shots, and music playback can be adjusted quickly, too.

The screen features customizable Smart Widgets, as well, including the weather forecast, vitality rings, timer, sound recording, agenda, stopwatch, alarms, and more.

When unfolded, the Phantom V Flip 5G is equipped with a 6.9-inch FHD+ 2640×1080 main screen. It’s surprisingly flat and crease-less, thanks to TECNO’s self-design drop-shaped hinge. Furthermore, it has a 10-120Hz LTPO refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling for both single and double finger.

For more captures

Not just a stylish accessory, the Phantom V Flip 5G prides itself on a stunning camera system. It has a 64-megapixel RGBW Ultra Sensitive Sensor Main Camera with an f/1.7 aperture and 1.6μm (4in1) pixels. It works in tandem with the 13-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera through TECNO’s dual-camera fusion technology.

Its front camera is equipped with a 32-megapixel dual-flash autofocus camera, apt for taking low-light selfies. It’s complemented by TECNO’s Super Flashlight algorithm to create the ideal lighting with perfect exposure.

Utilizing its form factor, the Phantom V Flip 5G has a FreeCam system that helps capture moments on both front and rear lenses. Users can hover the device to shoot better shots at any angle from 30-150˚ — from detailed rear camera selfies, low-angle shots, time-lapses, group shots, and more.

Reliable experience awaits

The Phantom V Flip 5G runs on MediaTek’s Dimensity 8050 5G chip and is equipped with 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM memory.

It also comes with a 4000mAh Super Battery capable of 45W Flash Charging. Easily reach 50% in just 15 minutes.

Moreover, the Phantom V Flip 5G is TECNO’s first device featuring the new HiOS 13.5. It’s an optimized operating system based on Google’s Android 13, boasting intelligent features that make the most of all the benefits of a flip smartphone.

Price, availability

Currently, the Phantom V Flip 5G retails for RS 49,999 in India. Pricing for other regions is yet to be confirmed.

Editor’s note: This page will be updated once the full pricing and availability details are confirmed.

Gaming

FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods delayed to 2027

The game needs more development time.

Published

October 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

It’s been a while since the last time we got a FromSoftware game. Elden Ring Nightreign felt like an age ago, even if it was launched just last year. Plus, the title isn’t even a new one, technically, since it’s just building off of Elden Ring. Unfortunately, our wait for a new FromSoftware game has to go on for a little bit longer. FromSoftware has delayed the launch of The Duskbloods to 2027.

The Duskbloods is an interesting addition to the FromSoftware oeuvre. Compared to the usual fare, the Switch-exclusive title is a multiplayer extraction game with a distinctly Bloodborne-like feel. If you’re used to FromSoftware’s usual formula, The Duskbloods represents a huge change.

But it’s a welcome one, nonetheless. If the recently released Elden Ring port of the Switch 2 is any indication, FromSoftware does have a handle of what performance looks like on the console.

Sadly, the new title needs a bit more time in the oven. Citing “final adjustments to game rules and balancing,” FromSoftware is delaying the launch of the game to 2027. According to the studio, this is in response to the successful network test a while back.

The delay shouldn’t come off as a surprise. Though the studio promised a 2026 launch for the title, most of the year has passed without a definite launch date. That was already a telltale sign that a delay was coming.

At the very least, the delay comes with the benefit of launching the game farther away from Grand Theft Auto VI and the Ocarina of Time remake, which will surely dominate holiday gaming this year.

Laptops

Yes, you can turn off the MacBook Pro’s touchscreen display

No need to complain anymore.

Published

October 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The launch of the new MacBook Pro is a polarizing one, to say the least. The notebook introduces a new touchscreen feature that isn’t really an automatic hit for fans. Some have even pointed out how Steve Jobs once said that touchscreen MacBooks were a bad idea. If you’re a part of this group, a new discovery might alleviate your worries a little bit. Apparently, you can turn off the new MacBook Pro’s touchscreen functionalities.

According to MacStories’s Federico Viticci, the new MacBook Pro with Touch includes accessibility features that can turn off the touchscreen entirely. Other early testers have also corroborated this option.

A touchscreen notebook isn’t the most popular type of laptop. Though this particular display has been available for quite a while, it hasn’t really taken off. Case in point, Apple’s announcement hasn’t been met with the warmest of fanfare.

It’s also telling that Apple baked in a way to turn this setting off. At the very least, we didn’t have to wait a while. The hullabaloo is reminiscent of the reception to Liquid Glass, another polarizing feature that Apple eventually made configurable for detractors.

Also, this isn’t the first time that Apple tried experimenting with the MacBook. Do you remember the short-lived Touch Bar?

Strangely, it’s such a strong contrast to the MacBook Neo launched earlier this year. Whereas that particular model debuted to applause, the new MacBook Pro attracted more raised eyebrows.

News

TechLife Pad Neo SE: Price, availability in the Philippines

Now available at PhP 8,999 SRP, with deals on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

Published

October 29, 2026

GadgetMatch

TechLife has officially launched the Pad Neo SE. It’s a 10.1-inch tablet aimed at families, positioned as a study device first, with room for creativity and after-school entertainment. It comes in Space Grey, Bubble Blue, and Aurora Green.

The Eye Comfort Display is the main draw. The larger screen gives kids more space for research and online classes. It’s designed to keep longer study sessions easier on the eyes.

Dual stereo speakers handle lessons and shared family viewing, while split-screen support lets kids and parents run two tasks at once.

The tablet supports Smart Parental Control and Google Kids Space. Parents can pick the apps, books, videos, and learning content their kids can access.

For the hardware, the Pad Neo SE runs Android 16 on an octa-core processor. It offers up to 8GB of RAM, including memory expansion, and 64GB of storage that can be expanded up to 1TB.

Also, its 6000mAh battery last through a full school day of classes and lessons. Rounding out the spec sheet are 5MP front and rear cameras and the Google Gemini AI assistant.

Price, availability in the Philippines

The Pad Neo SE retails at PhP 8,999. With vouchers, it can go for as low as PhP 7,099 on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

As part of TechLife’s Peak Season offers, which run from October 29, 2026 to January 3, 2027, buyers get a free Folio Case or a free Power Bank R211 5,000mAh, depending on availability. An online giveaway for the Pad Neo SE also starts October 29 on TechLife’s official social media pages.

Vouchers apply to participating online platforms only. Stocks and vouchers are limited. Freebies are available while supplies last.