Maya has integrated the Philippine Statistics Authority’s National ID eVerify service into its digital onboarding process, allowing eligible customers to verify their identities without uploading a physical ID. The fintech is also using agentic AI and automation in KYC workflows, reporting an 84% improvement in consumer onboarding turnaround time.
Xiaomi is positioning the upcoming REDMI Note 17 Series around long-term reliability through its “Built for Years” philosophy. The series is designed around a six-year commitment covering battery longevity, security patch updates, and sustained smoothness, alongside TÜV SÜD certifications for battery performance, drop resistance, and water resistance.
Samsung is bringing more of its flagship Galaxy experience to the FE line with the new Galaxy S26 FE.
The phone launches with One UI 9 and adds features such as My FanCam, Photo Assist, Gemini Omni, an updated Now Brief, and expanded Circle to Search. It also packs a 50MP main camera, 3x optical zoom, a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, and a 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging.
Adjust’s Shopping App Insights Report: 2026 Edition shows strong e-commerce app growth across Southeast Asia in the first half of 2026. Singapore led all tracked markets with a 67% year-on-year increase in installs, while the Philippines posted 16% growth and saw its paid-to-organic install ratio fall 34% to 0.73.
Garmin is giving its flagship multisport lineup a major update with the new fēnix 9 and fēnix 9 Pro.
The latest watches add brighter AMOLED displays, enhanced stamina tracking, faster maps, Garmin Epic activity storytelling, expanded rucking and rowing tools, and up to 64GB of storage. The fēnix 9 Pro also adds a titanium watch case, up to 3,000 nits of brightness, solar-charging options, and a 1.5-inch AMOLED display on the 51mm model.
Appistoki is expanding its enterprise AI push in the Philippines with a new Salesforce Data and AI Center of Excellence in Bonifacio Global City.
Developed in collaboration with Salesforce, the hub will showcase practical applications of Agentforce and Data 360, with customer briefings, live demos, workshops, and collaborative sessions. Its initial focus includes real estate use cases such as lead engagement, property recommendations, and AI-assisted customer support.
GCash for Business is positioning SoundPay Plus as a flexible payment tool for SMEs adapting to changing customer behavior. The device supports QR Ph and card payments with real-time voice confirmation, giving businesses such as Bun Run and Kyoto House a way to handle growing volumes of cashless transactions across permanent stores, pop-ups, and bazaars.
Lazada Philippines and Canva have partnered to help Filipino MSMEs create stronger digital content through the new Lazada Seller Hub. The resource includes general and campaign-specific Canva templates, with more campaign-ready designs, training workshops, Lazada University courses, and subscription offers planned.
Globe is broadening what customers can get from connectivity beyond simply staying online.
At the latest The Blueprint by Globe, the company introduced new rewards, partnerships, roaming and home internet offers, as well as Globe Circle, 917 GDay 2026, Green GSM, and TM’s 25th anniversary activities. The focus is on making connectivity more useful, personal, and rewarding across everyday life.