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TECNO reveals the first ever phone with coffee grounds back cover

In partnership with LOEWE.

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Any coffee-ddicted lovers like I am? Well, here’s a one-of-a-kind smartphone for us!

TECNO just unveiled a special collaboration to their already existing CAMON 30 Series. LOEWE. (yes, with THAT period) is a renowned German TV and audio brand. This is not to be confused with the LOEWE, the popular Spanish fashion brand.

With the skepticism out of the way, these two brands have partnered up to bring a smartphone with a first of its kind back cover made from wasted coffee grounds.

Coffee as Cover?!

In the wise lyrics of BLACKPINK’s Rosé, “everything I need is on the ground”. Fret not! TECNO and LOEWE. has come up of a clever way to make good use of discarded coffee grounds.

Just like the perfect mix of coffee and sugar, TECNO’s innovation in material technology is the perfect blend to LOEWE.’s design excellence — especially in CMF (Color/Materials/Finish). Thus, the world’s first back cover made from coffee grounds was born.

CAMON 30 Series LOEWE. Design Edition CMF Design Team

For every phone cover made, approximately 0.8g of waste coffee grounds will be used. Its coating is composed of more than 25% bio-based material and has achieved a USDA Bio-based certification status. Overall, it not only provides a luxurious touch, but also a resistance to temperature, humidity, and even the harmful UV light. 

Repurposing is not everything they have thought about. The green gradient design is actually inspired by the life cycle of leaves — which also represents its overall growth and life. This also reflects to TECNO’s commitment to sustainability as well as LOEWE.’s overall aesthetic and stylishness.

Commitment to the Environment

With over two (2) billion coffee cups being consumed around the world every single day, it also results to millions of tons of waste coffee grounds going to landfills every year.

The decomposition of these produce harmful greenhouse gases — including methane and carbon dioxide. TECNO’s small steps towards sustainability brings a huge difference to the whole world.

More so, the phone brand made this more eco-friendly by eliminating the use of organic solvents nor consume water. Even the overall manufacturing process entirely relied on solar power. This also serves as a better approach for brands to slowly steer away from the creation of both synthetic and animal leather.

All in all, this new type of material and process reduces pollution and the carbon dioxide emissions that causes global warming. Furthermore, it lessens the waste of water.

CAMON 30: ICYMI

The CAMON 30 Series includes four different models: a base 4G and 5G variant, as well as the higher Pro and Premier models.

TECNO’s CAMON 30 Premier 5G tops the list. Not only it runs MediaTek’s Dimensity 8200 Ultimate processor, it’s also the most packed in terms of cameras — four 50MP cameras to be exact. That includes the Sony IMX890 1/1.56-inch main sensor as well as a periscope telephoto lens that optically zooms in to 3x.

Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

More enhanced AI camera features can be found on all CAMON 30 phones such as AIGC Portrait, AI Erase, Universal Tone and Social Turbo.

Storage and memory options differ per phone. The highest configuration would be the 12+512GB found on the Premier model. Nevertheless, all CAMON 30 Series feature a large 5000mAh battery with 70W fast charging support out of the box.

Pricing and Availability

There’s no word or guarantee about the specific pricing and region availability of this limited edition phone. However, TECNO says that this will come to all CAMON 30 models.

In the Philippines, the CAMON 30 Series have varying pricing per device and configuration.

CAMON 30 5G

  • 8+256GB = PhP 11,999
  • 8+512GB = PhP 13,999

CAMON 30 Pro

  • 12+256GB = PhP 19,999

CAMON 30 Premier

  • 12+512GB = PhP 23,999

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Final Fantasy VII Revelation arrives in Spring 2027

The journey ends

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Square Enix has officially unveiled Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final entry in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. The game launches in Spring 2027 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox PC.

Revealed at Summer Game Fest Live

The announcement debuted during Summer Game Fest Live. Director Naoki Hamaguchi and Vincent Valentine voice actor Matt Mercer also showcased the game’s first trailer and an extended gameplay presentation.

Revelation picks up as Cloud Strife and his allies race to stop Meteor and prevent the destruction of the planet. Sephiroth stands closer than ever to godhood, while the party takes flight aboard the iconic Highwind airship for the trilogy’s final adventure.

For the first time in the Remake series, players can freely explore the entire world using the Highwind. They can parachute into locations, tackle objectives in different orders, and make decisions that affect parts of their companions’ stories. The hybrid combat system also returns with new playable characters and expanded abilities.

Major locations revealed

The gameplay showcase revealed several major locations, including Wutai, Mideel, and the Northern Continent. Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind will also join the playable roster. A new FITS system lets players equip outfits that unlock different abilities inspired by classic Final Fantasy jobs such as Black Mage and Warrior.

Producer Yoshinori Kitase described Revelation as the culmination of 30 years of Final Fantasy VII storytelling. Director Naoki Hamaguchi added that the game’s central theme is “resolve” as Cloud and his companions move toward the battle that will decide the planet’s fate.

Remake and Rebirth available in multiple platforms

Players can prepare for the finale by playing Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, both of which are already available across current platforms. Save data from those games will also unlock bonus summon materia in Final Fantasy VII Revelation.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches in Spring 2027.

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HONOR Magic V6 debuts in Malaysia

Pre-orders now open

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HONOR has officially launched the Magic V6 in Malaysia, bringing its latest foldable flagship to the market ahead of a wider rollout across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and other regions.

Price and availability

The device starts at MYR 7,699 (roughly over USD 1900), with pre-orders running from June 4 to June 11, 2026. Customers who place an order during the promotional period will receive freebies and protection benefits worth up to MYR 3,797 (around USD 940). These include a 2-Year Worry-Free Quality Assurance plan and a 1-Year Worry-Free Crack Protection plan.

The HONOR Magic V6 will be available in Red, Gold, White, and Black color options.

HONOR positions the Magic V6 as a foldable that eliminates the usual trade-offs between portability, durability, and performance. The device measures just 8.75mm when folded and 4.0mm when unfolded, while weighing around 219g. Despite its slim profile, it carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance and uses HONOR’s new Super Steel Hinge with a tensile strength of 2,800MPa.

Massive battery in a slim foldable

One of the biggest highlights of the Magic V6 is its 6,660mAh silicon-carbon battery. HONOR says it is the largest battery ever fitted inside a foldable smartphone. The company achieved this through a new battery design featuring roughly 25% silicon content and an energy density of 921Wh/L.

Charging is handled through 80W wired HONOR SuperCharge and 66W wireless charging. The device also supports wireless reverse charging.

The foldable is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, paired with LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.1 storage. HONOR says its Vulkan graphics engine enables up to 120FPS gaming in supported titles while taking advantage of the larger foldable display.

Built for productivity

The Magic V6 features a 6.52-inch outer display and a 7.95-inch inner foldable display. Both panels support adaptive refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz. Peak brightness reaches 6,000 nits on the cover screen and 5,000 nits on the inner display.

Running MagicOS 10, the device introduces several AI-powered tools and productivity features. These include AI agents designed to assist with settings, photos, content creation, and contextual actions. HONOR also adds Fast Flex and PC-level Multi-Flex modes, allowing users to run multiple apps simultaneously and take advantage of the larger screen for multitasking.

The company is also emphasizing cross-device compatibility. The Magic V6 works with iPhones, Macs, AirPods, and Apple Watches through HONOR Share. Users can transfer files, share notifications, and even use dual-screen workflows with compatible Apple devices. Quick Share support also enables easier file transfers between Android and supported Apple hardware.

AI-powered cameras and Gemini integration

For photography, the HONOR Magic V6 uses a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP main camera, a 64MP periscope telephoto camera, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. The system is supported by AI-powered imaging tools such as AI Color Engine, Magic Color 2.0, Magic Video Color, and AI Image to Video 2.0.

The device also comes with Google Gemini integration, allowing users to interact through text, voice, and images. HONOR is bundling a three-month Google AI Pro trial, which includes access to advanced Gemini features, NotebookLM, Flow, Veo-powered video generation tools, and 5TB of cloud storage.

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realme launches P4 Series 5G, including Power with 10,001mAh battery

realme P4 Power becomes 1st smartphone with 10,001mAh battery

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realme has officially launched the realme P4 Series 5G in the Philippines. This marks the first time consumers in the market can avail of the devices. In the past, realme has offered just models from the C, numbered, and GT Series.

The P4 Series 5G is a new lineup built around long-lasting battery life, along with reliable performance and 5G connectivity. Products under the roster are designed for users who need power throughout the day — and beyond.

The lineup consists of the realme P4 Power 5G, realme P4x, and realme P4 Lite.

The series headliner is the realme P4 Power 5G, which becomes the first smartphone in the country to bring a 10,001mAh battery.

This battery supports 80W Ultra Charging, 27W wired reverse charging, and a TÜV Rheinland 5-Star Battery Rating.

The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra and comes with a 144Hz 1.5K HyperGlow 4D Curve+ Display and 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera. It is likewise rated IP66/IP68/IP69 for water and dust resistance.

This variant is offered at a special promo price of just PhP 19,999, exclusively on the realme Official Shopee Store.

Meanwhile, the realme P4x comes with an 8,000mAh Titan Battery, 45W Fast Charging, and reverse charging support. It is available for pre-order via Shopee.

Lastly, the realme P4 Lite has a 7,000mAh Titan Battery. It also has a Military Grade Standard shock resistance (MIL-STD-810H).

The P4 Lite is readily available on TikTok for the 4GB+64GB variant at PhP 4,897 (SRP: PhP 7,499) and on Shopee for the 4GB+128GB variant at PhP 6,136 (SRP: Php 8,999).

The published introductory prices are available until June 10.

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