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Vivo V15 Pro and V15: Price and availability in the Philippines

A revitalized midrange lineup

Published

March 20, 2019

Marvin Velasco

Vivo today announced the arrival of the V15 Pro and V15 in the Philippines. After their initial release in other Asian markets, the two midrange phones now have Philippine pricing and availability details.

The higher-end V15 Pro retails for PhP 23,999 for the 8GB+128GB configuration. The regular V15, on the other hand, goes for PhP 17,999 which comes with a 6GB+128GB setup.

Being the more well-equipped of the two, the V15 Pro has a Snapdragon 675 chipset and massive 48-megapixel camera on the rear. The latter is partnered with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide shooter and 5-megapixel depth sensor.

Its real highlights, however, are the 32-megapixel pop-up front camera, as well as the fingerprint scanner found underneath the 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. This combination offers an excellent 91.6 percent screen-to-body ratio.

It comes in Topaz Blue and Coral Red with availability beginning on March 21

The regular V15 is a little more modest but still owns a lot of the good stuff. To keep the price lower, a Helio P70 is in place, along with a larger 6.53-inch LCD panel with no under-display sensor. Instead, fingerprint authentication is done using the rear scanner.

On the bright side, the V15 has a larger 4000mAh battery (compared to the Pro’s 3700mAh capacity). In addition, the 32-megapixel pop-up camera and ultra-wide 8-megapixel rear camera are retained. Only the 48-megapixel main sensor was reduced to 12 megapixels.

Its colors are Topaz Blue and Glamour Red with availability starting on March 21, as well.

They both deliver Funtouch OS skinned on top of Android 9 Pie and attractive colors for the body, including red and blue gradients.

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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.

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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.