The Philippines was well-represented at the recent MWC 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, with GCash President and CEO Martha Sazon delivering a keynote speech there.

Sazon’s talk revolved around emphasizing the e-wallet’s innovative and game-changing solutions aimed at financial inclusion, as she even called GCash “a national champion that helps transform a nation”.

The leading financial app in the country now has over 76 million registered users, and is believed to be one of few fintech solutions that are sustainable in the Southeast Asian scene.

As GCash and its parent company Globe Group were not only representing the Philippines but also the entire Southeast Asia at the event, the brand prided itself in being a benchmark for innovative financial services and solutions.

Likewise, the platform’s net promoter score (NPS), a gauge measuring customer experience and predicts business growth, has been at par with globally recognized brands at 83.9%.

This year’s MWC, the second in-person gathering since the pandemic, garnered over 88,500 total attendees.

If you’re an oldie (but goldie) gadget nerd, you would probably remember the stylish slider Motorola RIZR Z3 from 2006.

Fast forward this 2023, we might actually hear “Hello Moto” in this new form factor.

Originally unveiled at Lenovo Tech World ’22, motorola’s rollable concept made its way through the eyes of many at MWC 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.

Are you excited to see the future of smartphones with rollables?

Here’s our brief hands-on with motorola’s rollable concept A.K.A the moto rizr.

At MWC 2023, Huawei introduced a brand-new wearable that takes personalization and customization to the next level.

The Watch GT Cyber is an offering that allows users to choose from different cases which serve as both the watch’s housing and wristband. The device comes in both the Urban Edition and slightly lighter Sport Edition.

There are three “quick-to-change” cases to choose from: Space Grey, Golden Black, and Midnight Black. Users will only have to hold the case and press to remove, while Smart Movement shows dynamic effects while changing cases.

When you connect the device to the Huawei app, there are a lot of custom watch faces to choose from. This includes Portrait, Kaleidoscope, and special-themed watch faces that suit any occasion.

The actual 1.32-inch AMOLED watch itself is as durable as they come. It underwent 16 military level durability tests, including temperature, solar radiation, rain, humidity, icing and freezing, salt fog, and more. The device is also rated water resistant for up to 50 meters.

As usual, the wearable is capable of over 100 different workout modes, all-day health and sleep monitoring. There’s also easy access for music and calls when connected to Bluetooth earphones. The battery life is estimated to be about 4 to 7 days, depending on how heavy the usage is.

According to GSM Arena, the Watch GT Cyber retails for about US$ 155 in China, while each unique quick-to-change case is priced at about US$ 28, so it’s not totally bad for both function and aesthetic.