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The Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro is the second tablet that runs XRING O1

Following the footsteps of the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra

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Just a month after the revelation of the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro follows its footsteps and is the second Xiaomi tablet that runs their very own XRING O1 SoC.

Pro Pad

From the name itself, the mouthful Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 is a Pro-grade tablet that comes right after its Ultra cousin.

Xiaomi definitely targets the new M4 iPad Air with its remarkable 5.8mm thin profile and heft of 576 grams (or lack thereof).

Next, it has 12.5-inch 144Hz LCD panel with 3.2K resolution and 3:2 Aspect Ratio.

While not an OLED or mini LED display, it’s still a punchy display with up to 1000 nits of peak brightness.

Full DC dimming is also supported for utmost eye comfort.

There’s also another variant that offers a Matte Glass version for those who love reading.

To make it the better entertainment device, the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro features a six-speaker surround sound system as opposed to the iPad Air’s quad sound setup.

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As mentioned earlier, it’s powered by Xiaomi’s first-gen XRING O1 3nm SoC that supports speeds of up to 3.4GHz.

That’s backed by a large 10,610mAh battery as well sa 120W HyperCharge support — a rarity among tablets these days.

This tablet also has a 50MP f/1.8 rear shooter and 32MP f/2.2 front camera mainly for video calls, web conferences, or just plain ol’ selfies.

Xiaomi also made its own version of Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the Pad 7S Pro with a floating and adjustable stand, plus a glass touchpad.

Lastly, this second XRING-powered tablet runs HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15 that’s specialized for multitasking and full-on productivity.

Seamless connectivity with Mac is also supported.

Pricing and Availability

The Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro comes in four different color choices; Blue, Black, Purple, and Beige

In China, the base version of the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro costs less than half the price of the M4 iPad Air (CNY 3299 vs 6999).

Pricing and configuration are as follows:

  • 8+256GB = CNY 3299 (US$ 460 / EUR 400 / GBP 340 / SG$ 590 / PhP 26,265 / INR 39,570)
  • 12+256GB = CNY 3599 (US$ 500 / EUR 435 / GBP 370 / SG$ 650 / PhP 28,660 / INR 43,160)
  • 12+512GB = CNY 3899 (US$ 545 / EUR 470 / GBP 400 / SG$ 695 / PhP 31,041 / INR 46,760)
  • 16+512GB = CNY 4099 (US$ 570 / EUR 495 / GBP 420 / SG$ 730 / PhP 32,640 / INR 49,160)
  • 16+1TB = CNY 4499 (US$ 639 / EUR 400 / GBP 460 / SG$ 800 / PhP 35,820 / IN R53,960)

It’s currently available in China starting today. Global availability was never mentioned — much like in any China-based launch event.

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TCL expands mobile lineup with latest NXTPAPER series

3 new smartphone models featuring a paper-like viewing experience

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TCL has expanded its mobile lineup with the launch of the latest NXTPAPER smartphone series.

Part of the new NXTPAPER roster are the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and K70 Power 4G.

The new generation of smartphones is designed to deliver smarter, more comfortable, and more powerful mobile experiences for today’s connected lifestyle.

At the heart of the lineup is the company’s proprietary NXTPAPER technology, and award-winning display innovation.

It combines both hardware and software advancements to reduce eyestrain while preserving vivid colors and sharp picture quality. The result is a paper-like viewing experience.

Bannering the roster is the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra. It is powered by a Dimensity 7400 Elite processor and runs on Android 16.

It comes with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of base RAM, plus 12GB more for expansion.

In front is an expansive 7.2-inch 120Hz FHD+ display featuring Nxtpaper 4.0 and a 32MP selfie camera, while at the back is a 50MP main camera, along with a 50MP 3X telephoto camera.

This variant houses a 5,200mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

Right under the 60 Ultra is the NXTPAPER 70 Pro. It is powered by a Dimensity 7300 processor, and comes with a 6.9-inch 120Hz FHD+ display and a 50MP main shooter.

This model has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has a similar 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging.

Lastly, the K70 Power 4G is a budget choice, with a Helio G100 Ultra chipset, 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 50MP main camera.

Price, availability

In the Philippines, the latest NXTPAPER smartphones are available for the following pricing:

  • NXTPAPER 60 Ultra: PhP 35,995
  • NXTPAPER 70 Pro: PhP 22,995
  • K70 Power 4G: PhP 9,495

All devices are available through Shopee.

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Canva teams up with SB19 to turn A’TIN’s passion into creativity

Campaign lets fans access assets, editable templates, more

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Canva Philippines has joined forces with SB19 and Sony Music Entertainment to launch the “Kaya sa Canva” campaign.

This first-of-its-kind initiative is aimed at transforming the popular Filipino boy band’s fanbase into creators by giving them access to official design assets, exclusive templates, and powerful creative tools.

That’s of course as fans have a way of creating artwork, banners, and more outputs to honor their idols.

As such, the partnership enables the A’TIN (SB19’s fanbase) to access the Canva-exclusive SB19’s Creative Hub.

This dedicated space lets fans access assets, including SB19-inspired sticker packs, custom typography, and editable templates inspired by the group.

Fans around the world will initially have access to templates for photo-booth strips, wallpapers, posters, and videos.

The campaign will then expand with Canva-exclusive assets celebrating the group’s New Era, as well as their latest single, “Lawless”.

Meanwhile, the original song “KAYA” is accompanied with an upbeat music video, doubling as a love letter to A’TIN and a masterclass in Canva’s tools.

Every visual and animation is fan-inspired, a celebration of the creativity, passion, and dedication that’s defined in the community from day one.

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OPPO Reno16 Series 5G price, availability in PH

‘Pocket Studio’ with flagship-level cameras, AI tools, intelligent software

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The OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is now official in the Philippines, launching in three variants: the OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G, OPPO Reno16 5G, and OPPO Reno16 F 5G.

The latest premium midrange offerings from OPPO are marketed as a “Pocket Studio” — a complete content creation package with flagship-level camera hardware, AI-powered editing tools, and intelligent software.

Bannering the lineup is the OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G with a professional creator experience. It comes with triple 50MP cameras, offering users better detail and quality from different perspectives:

  • 50MP main camera
  • 50MP telephoto portrait camera
  • 50MP front camera
  • 8MP ultra wide camera

These, paired with OPPO’s AI-powered creator features, offer a a versatile system that lets users capture, edit, and share standout content with ease.

Among the tools are AI Remix Collage, Motion Photo Popout 2.0, POP Cam, and more. Such features let users turn everyday moments into polished, social-ready content faster, without the need for additional third-party apps.

OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View

New to the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is the OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View.

This allows users to preview the camera frame in real-time and remotely trigger both photos and videos without physically touching the phone.

Users can control the camera from up to 10 meters away and adjust framing from 0.6X to 3.5X zoom.

This makes the powerful rear camera system easier and more readily available to use for selfies, group photos, and more content while ensuring the quality stays topnotch.

Built for creators, designed for everyday life

The entire Reno16 series is powered by ColorOS 16 for an intelligent smartphone experience that supports both creativity and productivity.

Features include:

  • AI Mind Space
  • Study Assistant
  • O+ Connect with iOS Bridge
  • Nano Second Smooth

Price, availability

Pre-orders for the series are now open nationwide across all OPPO stores, official e-commerce platforms, and partner telco providers.

Until August 20, exclusive gifts will also be available for customers who place pre-orders.

Flexible payment options at up to 24 months 0% interest are likewise available through Home Credit and select credit cards.

OPPO Reno16 Series 5G pricing:

OPPO Reno16 F 5G

  • 8GB+128GB: PhP 44,999
  • 8GB+256GB: PhP 49,999

OPPO Reno16 5G

  • 12GB+256GB: PhP 59,999

OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G

  • 12GB+256GB: PhP 74,999

Depending on the platform and model, freebies may include:

  • OPPO Enco Buds3 Pro
  • PhP 3,000 off product voucher (or PhP 4,000 via myOPPO)
  • E-commerce platform voucher
  • Google AI Pro + OPPO Care Warranty (1 Year Screen and Water Protection)
  • PhP 100 GCash Product Review Cashback
  • 100% free shipping
  • PhP 2,000 off voucher on OPPO Bubble
  • Free Tango Jet 10,000mAh power bank
  • Free Babymonster bag or case

#FirstBarkadaBlend experience

As part of the devices’ Philippines launch, OPPO has also collaborated with local cafes built around the #FirstBarkadaBlend campaign.

This campaign running until August 21 transforms everyday coffee runs into opportunities to create, capture, and celebrate shared memories.

The OPPO Cafe Club experience will be available at participating partners such as Matcha Bar, ODD Cafe, Papa Kape, A Cup for Lola, Sulok Coffee, Matcha Super, and Matcha Mama.

Visitors who purchase the exclusive collaboration drink can head to the dedicated OPPO Pocket Studio Corner.

There, they can experience the OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View firsthand and try taking group photos.

It is also a good way to test the O+ Connect feature to easily share results to different devices.

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