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vivo X Fold5 arriving in the Philippines this August
1st vivo foldable to become available in Southeast Asia
The vivo X Fold5 is confirmed for a Philippines release this month. It is vivo’s first foldable smartphone to arrive in Southeast Asia, and its most advanced handset yet.
The vivo X Fold5 comes packed with cutting-edge features and a premium design. The book-style foldable measures just 4.3 millimeters when unfolded, making it one of the slimmest phones.
Beyond aesthetics, the phone also boasts of premium durability. That’s thanks largely to the brand’s 2nd-Gen Armor Architecture with Carbon Fiber Support Hinge.
This hinge is designed with a rotating sliding structure, reducing the pressure on the screen and eliminating the crease often seen on other foldable devices.
Furthermore, this hinge is made of aerospace-grade steel with embedded carbon fiber metal nuts. Toughness is increased by 47.3% compared to the previous generation.
As per a vivo test, the X Fold5 was able to withstand 600,000 folds. It can also function in cold environments of up to -20° C. That means users can still take photos and videos, go on phone calls, or rely on GPS navigation under extreme conditions.
Speaking of taking photos, the vivo X Fold5 retains a ZEISS-powered camera system. It includes a 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera and vivo’s in-house image processing algorithms.
Lastly, the foldable comes equipped with a 6,000mAh BlueVolt battery. With a combination of fourth-generation silicon anode and second-generation semi-solid battery technologies, the X Fold5 delivers top-tier energy density while letting the device maintain a slim profile.
Price, availability
Filipinos will be among the first in Southeast Asia to experience the vivo X Fold5. The impending launch of the device gives consumers in the country even more book-style foldable options to choose from.
Recent months have seen the Philippines welcoming the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and OPPO Find N5. The HONOR Magic V5, meanwhile, has been launched globally earlier in the year.
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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