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Launches, official announcements and verified leaks, from around the world, with prices in your currency and Philippine availability when we have it.
TechPipino News tracks the phone launches, software updates and market moves that matter to tech buyers around the world, with a closer eye on the Philippines. We confirm prices and availability before we call anything official, and we label rumors clearly in our Leaks section. When a phone launches, its full spec sheet lands in the Device Finder, and you can line it up against rivals in Pipino Split. For the bigger picture, our Features explain why a launch matters.
Netflix Quietly Disables Casting on Most TVs and Streaming Devices — Users Left Confused
Overview Netflix has quietly rolled out a controversial and unexpected change to its mobile app: casting is now disabled on most TVs and streaming devices that…
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Debuts as Qualcomm’s New “Flagship-Killer” Performance Chip
Overview Qualcomm has officially unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a next-tier premium chipset positioned just below the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Engineered to bring…
Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Early Benchmarks Show a Clear Leader in the Mid-Range Chip Race
Overview Two newly announced mid-range chipsets—the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 and MediaTek Dimensity 7400—are set to power many upcoming smartphones in 2025 and 2026. While both…
POCO F8 Series Set to Debut With Flagship Power: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 144Hz AMOLED & 100W Charging
Overview The POCO F8 Series is gearing up for its global debut, with Xiaomi revealing the POCO F8 Pro and POCO F8 Ultra ahead of their…
Sky Fiber Service Meltdown: Expert Breakdown of the Massive November 2025 Outages, Converge Transition Failures, and What Consumers Can Do
Overview Millions of Sky Fiber subscribers across Metro Manila and nearby provinces are enduring days-long internet and cable outages as the company enters the final phase…
Valve Unveils the Steam Machine: A 4K Ray Tracing Console-PC Hybrid Set to Redefine Living Room Gaming in 2026
Overview Valve has officially revealed the Steam Machine, a next-generation gaming system designed to merge the best of console and PC gaming. Promising 4K 60 FPS…
GTA 6 Officially Delayed Again — Now Set for November 2026 Launch
Overview Rockstar Games has officially confirmed another delay for Grand Theft Auto VI, moving its highly anticipated release to November 19, 2026. The update was announced…
Apple Rolls Out iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 with Major Tweaks and Feature Upgrades
Overview Apple has officially begun rolling out iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, alongside updates for macOS Tahoe 26.1, watchOS 26.1, and tvOS 26.1. The latest firmware…
Realme GT 8 Pro to Launch Globally This November: Everything You Need to Know
Realme is stepping up its flagship game as the Realme GT 8 Pro prepares for its global launch this November, featuring industry-leading hardware and a bold…
GCash Data Leak Claims Under Investigation: NPC Probes Alleged 8 Million User Records for Sale on Dark Web
Overview In late October 2025, reports emerged of a potential massive data breach involving GCash, the Philippines’ largest mobile wallet with over 94 million users. A…
Apple to Reduce iPhone Air Production Amid Slowing Market Demand
Apple is reportedly scaling back production of the iPhone Air, according to noted industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The move comes amid reports of weaker-than-expected demand, mirroring…