realme has just launched their mid-range realme 14 Pro series smartphones with color-changing technology at MWC 2025. These new smartphones from realme features a pearl texture with a temperature sensitive color-changing technology with a quad curved display and a first triple flash camera system.
The realme 14 Pro Series is born from the collaboration of realme and Valeur Designs, a design studio based in Copenhagen. This is unique due to the color-changing back cover of the smartphone. Basically, if you’re in temperatures below 16 degrees celsius, the rear cover shifts to a vibrant blue color from the pearl white color.
With the realme 14 Pro, the smartphone features a shell-like texture along with a thin profile with a 7.55mm thin body for the realme 14 Pro and just 8mm for the 14 Pro+.
The realme 14 Pro series 5G is expected to launch in the Philippines this March 20, 2025. However, customers may pre-order the smartphone in advance and you can get a FREE TechLife Bluetooth Speaker 2 worth Php1,799 and a Php1,000 discount when you pick-up a reserved unit.
Apple has officially introduced the latest Mac Studio with the new M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips. The Mac Studio is designed for professionals and for those people who wants to get more from their Macs. This new Mac comes with some new features including Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, bigger unified memory capacity, and of course, AI.
The new Mac Studio comes with the M4 Max and M3 Ultra, these new chips from Apple support for up to 512GB of unified memory which is essential for LLM and AI as well. Whether for content creation, video editing, or AI model training, the new Mac Studio is perfect for that.
The new Mac Studio with M4 Max offers up to following specifications
16-core CPU
40-core GPU with Apple’s advanced graphics architecture
16-core Neural Engine
Up to 128GB of unified memory
Neural Engine 3x faster than M1 Max
While for the M3 Ultra variant, this will be more powerful as this one comes with the following specificaitons:
32-core CPU with 24 performance cores
80-core GPU for ultra-fast graphics performance
Up to 512GB of unified memory
32-core Neural Engine optimized for AI and machine learning
While you might be a little be confused with the numbers, the M3 Ultra will be the better one as it offers more CPU, Neural, and GPU Core count and then there’s the faster Unified memory as well which is perfect for AI and LLMs.
The new Mac Studio is also equipped the new Mac Studio with Thunderbolt 5, offering up to 120Gb/s transfer speeds, 3x faster than the previous generation.
Apple has just announced the brand new MacBook Air today with the M4 Chip inside. But that’s not the most surprising part because the new Macbook Air now comes in a new color — Sky Blue. Apple has also announced that the new Macbook Air will now start at US$999 (CA$1,399/Php64,990).
The new MacBook Air will now come with the M4 chip on both 13″ and 15″ variants. We’ve previously saw this chip before on the iPad Pro and Apple is promising that the MacBook Air M4 will bring in 18 hours of battery life along with a starting 16GB of unified memory.
The M4 Chip will start at 10-core CPU and 8-core GPU but it can go as high as up to 10-core GPU for better performance. Apple is promising a 23x faster performance than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air.
The Macbook Air will still come with the same design and the same ports. It still has 2x USB-C, MagSafe charging port and also an audio combo jack. There’s a NEW 12MP Center Stage camera as well on the new MacBook Air.
HUAWEI is raising the bar for tablets with the launch of the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025, a high-performance device designed for work, creativity, and entertainment. With PC-level performance, an immersive OLED display, and seamless productivity tools, this tablet transforms any space into a fully equipped mobile workstation.
Available for pre-order from February 28 to March 6, the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 comes with an exclusive pre-order bundle worth Php 41,895, making it a value-packed choice for professionals, students, and creatives alike.
PC-Level Performance for Work and Play
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 delivers powerful, lag-free performance, making it an ideal choice for multitasking, gaming, and content creation. It can handle large files, complex workflows, and high-frame-rate gaming with ease, ensuring smooth performance across all tasks.
With a massive 10,100mAh battery, users can work, create, and play all day without interruptions. The 100W fast charging technology gets the tablet back to full power quickly, while the 3D advanced heat dissipation system prevents overheating. The system reduces CPU temperature by 10°C, ensuring consistent performance even during demanding tasks.
The tablet also allows users to open and manage up to 100 large files simultaneously, export 1GB 4K videos in record time, and decompress large files effortlessly. Its PC-level gaming capabilities ensure responsive controls, vivid graphics, and immersive gameplay.
PC-Level Productivity Features
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 is designed to function as both a tablet and a laptop, making it a versatile tool for professionals and creatives. With seamless accessory connectivity powered by NearLink technology, users can transform the tablet into a full-fledged PC in seconds.
The NearLink Detachable Keyboard offers a responsive typing experience and allows users to switch between Split, Laptop, or Studio modes for different tasks.
The HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) supports 10,000 levels of pressure sensitivity, ultra-low latency, and precise tracking, delivering a natural pen-on-paper experience for note-taking and creative projects.
The pre-installed PC-level WPS Office apps provide a familiar interface and seamless file compatibility, allowing users to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with ease. The upgraded HUAWEI Notes app enhances note-taking efficiency, making it easy to import, sign, and annotate PDFs.
Stunning Visuals with OLED PaperMatte Display
Equipped with an industry-leading Flexible OLED PaperMatte Display, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 delivers stunning visuals without glare or eye strain. The display eliminates reflections, ensuring clear, fatigue-free viewing even in bright conditions.
With 95% transmittance and 99% glare reduction, this TÜV Rheinland-certified screen enhances text clarity, image sharpness, and overall readability. The PaperMatte technology mimics the feel of real paper, making it ideal for extended reading, writing, or drawing sessions.
The HUAWEI GoPaint app further enhances creativity, offering Real Color Brush technology, filter processing, layer blending, and gridline assistance. Whether you’re a professional artist or a beginner, the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 provides a premium digital canvas experience.
Pre-Order Details and Exclusive Bundle
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 is available for pre-order at Php64,999 from February 28 to March 6 via Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, the HUAWEI Online Store, and HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide.
Pre-order customers will receive an exclusive bundle worth Php41,895, which includes:
Bluetooth Mouse
Smart Magnetic Keyboard
HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen)
PC-Level WPS Office
Trade-in tokens worth Php 8,000
This limited-time offer is available until March 6, 2025.
Nothing has officially unveiled the Phone (3a) series today and they really pack some camera muscles inside as the both the Nothing Phone (3a) and the (3a) Pro packs a more powerful cameras inside. Not only that because these smartphones come with a more powerful chipset, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 inside.
Both smartphones will come with a 6.77-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and also a 5000mAh battery with 50W Charging speeds. While both smartphones belong in the same (3a) series, they do have a different design by they still have the same three glyphs at the back which makes it really unique and interesting.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing Phone (3a) comes with a 50MP main camera with a 50MP telephoto camera that can do 2x optical zoom. For the selfie camera, it comes with a 32MP selfie camera. On the other hand, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro comes with a 50MP main camera but with a better 50MP periscope lens with 3x optical zoom and 6x lossless zoom wiht Nothing TrueLens 3.0 Engine.
Nothing Phone (3a)
The Nothing Phone (3a) series is now available for pre-order.
Apple has just updated the cheapest iPad in the lineup and they’ve just put in a new chipset inside and they just doubled the storage of the iPad. This time, the iPad now sports an A16 Bionic Chipset inside which was the chipset used by the iPhone 14 Pro series and the iPhone 15 Series.
Everything is pretty much the same inside. The new iPad comes with colorful colors and it still comes with a Liquid Retina Display. The new Apple Pencil still supports the Apple Pencil and the Magic Keyboard Folio as well. Since this is just using the A16 Bionic chipset, the iPad doesn’t come with Stage Manager and this smartphone won’t have Apple Intelligence inside.
The new iPad starts at Php 24,990 (CA$499) and it comes with a 128GB storage inside.
Apple has just announced today that the iPad Air will be getting an update and this time, it will now have a more powerful M3 chip and also a new Magic Keyboard for iPad Air. The chip is still a generation below the M4 chip which is currently on the iPad Pro right now.
The iPad Air promises to be faster than ever but still sport the same pricing on both the 11-inch and also the 13-inch mode of the iPad Air. So what’s new? Well, the new iPad Air now supports the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Air which has a function keys and has a metal build.
As for the M3 Chip, it is promised to be 35% faster for multithreaded CPU workflows than iPad Air with M1 chip inside and for the graphics side, it will be 4x faster than the iPad Air with M1 chip inside which is essential for gamers.
We all know that M3 chip has also improvements when it comes to Neural Engine with the iPad Air M3 having 60% faster AI-based workloads. Speaking of AI, the iPad Air M3 supports Apple Intelligence and its features including Clean Up, Image Playground, and many more.
The iPad Air now starts at Php 42,990 (CA$799) for the 11-inch and Php 54,990 (CA$1099) for the 13-inch.
We’re finally seeing the RPCS3 emulator being developed for smartphones and it’s the mobile version of RPCS3, the popular PS3 emulator for your PC.
The Alpha version is now available for download at Github but according to the people at Reddit, There are only a few games that are working on the mobile version of RPCS3. Nothing much to do currently with the app as you can only load a PS3 firmware and run some games on the RPCS3 for Android.
Samsung has just officially unveiled their newest mid-range smartphones for 2025 — the Galaxy A36 5G and the Galaxy A56 5G. Both smartphones will be the more affordable entry point to experience AI on a Galaxy smartphone.
Both models sport a 6.7‑inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. On the camera front, the A56 5G steps up with a 12MP ultra-wide lens paired with a 50MP main shooter complete with autofocus and OIS plus a 5MP macro lens. The A36 5G swaps the ultra-wide for an 8MP sensor while keeping that impressive 50MP main setup and 5MP macro for those creative close-ups.
Under the hood, the Galaxy A56 5G is powered by the Exynos 1580 chipset, while the A36 5G runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset—both backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging. And with IP67 dust and water resistance along with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+.
Some of the AI features that we can expect from these smartphones include Circle to Search which lets you search and discover what’s on your screen by just circling the object that you want to search on your smartphone. And of course, other AI features such as object eraser and filters are present on the smartphones as well.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Specifications
Display: 6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED with up to 120Hz refresh rate and Vision Booster
Dimensions & Weight: 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4mm; 198g
Chipset: Samsung Exynos 1580 chipset
Rear Camera Setup:
12MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2)
50MP Main (f/1.8, autofocus, OIS)
5MP Macro (f/2.4)
Front Camera: 12MP (f/2.2)
Memory & Storage Options:
8GB+128GB
8GB+256GB
12GB+256GB
Battery: 5,000mAh with 45W Super Fast Charge 2.0
OS & Chipset: Android 15 with One UI 7
Durability: IP67 dust and water resistance with Corning Glass Victus+ protection
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Specifications
Display: 6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED with up to 120Hz refresh rate and Vision Booster
Dimensions & Weight: 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4mm, 195g
Chipset: Samsung Exynos 1580 chipset
Rear Camera Setup:
8MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2)
50MP Main (f/1.8, autofocus, OIS)
5MP Macro (f/2.4)
Front Camera: 12MP (f/2.2)
Memory & Storage Options:
6GB+128GB
8GB+128GB
8GB+256GB
12GB+256GB
Battery: 5,000mAh with 45W Super Fast Charge 2.0
OS & Chipset: Android 15 with One UI 7
Durability: IP67 dust and water resistance with Corning Glass Victus+ protection
Xiaomi has also launched the Xiaomi Pad 7 Series for the global market as well and they come with a pretty interesting price. Both tablets aim to topple the iPad lineup both supports a new floating design keyboard similar to the Magic keyboard of the iPad Air and the iPad Pro.
Xiaomi Pad 7
The Xiaomi Pad 7 is the more affordable tablet in the series. It comes with a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor inside but it still has the features that you’ll love including a 3.2K CrystalRes Display and Quad Speakers. This makes the tablet a perfect companion for watching videos.
Aside from multimedia consumption, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Series is also perfect for productivity as it supports Focus Keyboard which lets you have a keyboard that magnetically connects and charges and it comes with a keyboard and touchpad. This tablet also comes with Xiaomi’s HyperOS2 with support for Workstation mode that lets you have a UI with floating windows for better productivity.
As for the battery, it comes with 8850mAh battery that can fully charge in 79 minutes with its 67 HyperCharge.
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
The Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro is the more powerful tablet in the series as it comes with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor inside. It still comes with a 3.2K 144Hz display and quad speakers.
It also comes with a Matte Glass version which makes the tablet look more readable and has less glare under lights. The tablet also comes with PC-level workstation mode and combine to that is the powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. This makes the tablet really interesting to run apps like Winlator and other demanding apps and games such as Civilization VI and Luamfusion.
