Technology

2GO relocates corporate headquarters to FourE-Com Center

The move to the MOA Complex in Pasay City is designed to support collaboration, employee experience, operational requirements, and the company’s next phase of growth. 2GO Group Inc. has officially...

PPMI, Alipay+ connect QR Ph merchants to global consumers

QR Ph is expanding beyond domestic payments. A new connection between PPMI and Alipay+ allows international consumers to use participating home e-wallets and banking apps at QR Ph merchants in the Philippines. For Filipino businesses, particularly MSMEs, the integration opens another way to accept payments from international travelers without replacing their existing QR Ph codes.

POCO launches F9 Series with flagship gaming upgrades

POCO is pushing its F Series further into flagship territory. The new POCO F9 Ultra and F9 Pro bring dual-chip performance, up to 185FPS gaming, 185Hz AMOLED displays, Sound by Bose tuning, large batteries, and 200MP imaging. The F9 Ultra also adds a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, up to 1TB of storage, and a 5x periscope telephoto camera.

Maya uses National ID eVerify and AI to simplify digital onboarding

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.

REDMI Note 17 Series puts long-term reliability at the center

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 Galaxy S26 FE adds smarter AI and upgraded camera tools

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.

Southeast Asia leads shopping app growth in first half of 2026

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 expands flagship smartwatch line with fēnix 9 and fēnix 9 Pro 

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 launches Salesforce Data and AI Center of Excellence in BGC

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.