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.
wo decades after Republic of Gamers was established in 2006, ROG is marking the milestone with a limited-edition hardware collection for Filipino gamers and enthusiasts.
The ROG Edition 20 lineup spans enthusiast PC components, an RTX 5090 graphics card, OLED gaming monitor, keyboard, mouse, router, gaming chair, and ROG NUC system, with special pre-order and launch-period rewards for qualified purchases.
Pre-orders run from August 25 to September 14, followed by the nationwide ROG Edition 20 Launch Promo from September 15 to November 30, 2026.
HONOR is pushing its foldable formula further with the new Magic V6.
The latest foldable measures just 8.75mm when folded and 4.0mm when unfolded in the white version, yet still packs a 6,660mAh silicon-carbon battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance, dual 120Hz displays, AI-powered cameras, and productivity features designed for the larger inner screen.
The HONOR Magic V6 is now available for pre-order until September 4, with a free HONOR Pad X8b for qualified pre-orders.
Thirty years in the Philippines, and nine consecutive Great Place to Work certifications.
TP in the Philippines is marking both milestones as it continues to invest in its approximately 60,000 employees across 29 sites nationwide. From AI upskilling and career development to inclusion programs and employee support, the company says its focus remains on helping people grow alongside technology as the IT-BPM industry evolves.