Saturday, February 28, 2026

Experience Smartwatch-Level Features at a Band Price Point with the HUAWEI Band 11 Series—Coming March 3

HUAWEI, the no. 1 smart wearable brand, introduces powerful smartwatch-level features at a band price point with the HUAWEI Band 11 and HUAWEI Band 11 Pro. Designed to feel almost invisible on the wrist, they deliver a new kind of smart wearable: one that blends ultra-light comfort with smartwatch-level capability, without demanding attention or effort from the user.

Built for modern routines that move from desk to workout to rest, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series sets a new standard for all-day wear. Its refined form proves that powerful technology doesn’t need to feel bulky.

 

Invisible Comfort with All-Day Wearability

Experience true all-day wearability with the HUAWEI Band 11 Series, the thinnest band in the market. It has an 8.99 mm profile—about as thin as four one-peso coins—and a featherlight weight that is as light as 16 grams and a maximum of 18 grams. The band is designed to sit so comfortably on the wrist that it feels almost invisible, adapting effortlessly to every moment of your day, 24/7.

 

Despite its slim form, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series features a striking 1.62-inch AMOLED display that’s 27% larger than its predecessor. Enhanced widgets and a refined UI layout make information clearer and easier to navigate at a glance. This means post-workout stats, sleep charts, and heart rate trends are more readable, notifications are less cramped, and you don’t need to scroll endlessly to get the insights you need. With brightness reaching up to 2,000 nits, your stats remain easy to read, even under harsh outdoor sunlight.

 

Paired with soft, skin-friendly, and sweat-resistant straps and quick-release strap options, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series is designed for continuous comfort and a barely-there feel.

 

Phone-Free Movement with Smartwatch-Level Performance


Built for users who move with intention, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series proves that a thin and light wearable can deliver pro-level performance. With support for over 100 sports modes and precise and accurate GPS, users can leave their phones behind while still tracking accurate routes, pace, and distance during runs, cycling sessions, and outdoor workouts. The AI Running Plan adds structure through performance prediction and training index insights, guiding users on how hard to push and when to recover. Meanwhile, the auto-detect function automatically recognizes your movement patterns and records your data as you exercise.

 

The HUAWEI Band 11 Pro comes with exclusive features that further elevate the band experience. Equipped with Independent GPS (GNSS), it uses a built-in antenna that accurately tracks the users’ outdoor routes. Runners can take precision to the next level with Track Run Mode, which allows lane selection for stadium-level accuracy and automatic correction of GPS drift. Wrist-based Running Posture Analysis provides insight into biomechanics, such as ground contact time and vertical oscillation, to help you refine form and reduce injury risk. Auto-detect and auto-pause functions further refine your data by ensuring rest time doesn’t skew performance results.

 

Beyond running, the all-in-one fitness companion supports most sports—from open-water swimming to recovery-focused sessions. Switch between numerous sports or track a full training week. The HUAWEI Band 11 Series delivers reliable, data-driven insights without adding bulk, friction, or dependence on your phone.

 

Wellness That Works Quietly in the Background



The HUAWEI Band 11 Series also delivers a deeper, more meaningful approach to sleep. Powered by upgraded sleep tracking, the band monitors overnight rest with wrist-based sleep breathing awareness, intuitive sleep Gantt charts, and nap summaries that assess whether daytime naps are helping or hindering recovery.

 

By tracking sleep patterns continuously and quietly through the night, it helps users understand how rest, stress, and recovery connect without requiring extra effort or constant check-ins.

 

The HUAWEI Band 11 Series expands wellness tracking to include all-day Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and CE-certified Pulse Wave Arrhythmia Analysis. These features offer broader insights into how the body responds to stress and recovers over time. They work passively in the background, delivering gentle alerts and easy-to-read summaries that inform users of their overall heart health.

 

HUAWEI Band 11 Series’ wellbeing features extend beyond the physical with Emotional Wellbeing 2.0, which translates daily stress and mood into 12 emotional categories for a more intuitive check-in. The device also thoughtfully integrated women’s health tracking with a clean monthly calendar view that makes cycle tracking easier to manage and understand.

 

Zero Anxiety Living, Powered to Keep Up

 

The HUAWEI Band 11 Series is built for days that don’t slow down and weekends that stretch even further. Even with advanced features, HUAWEI didn’t compromise on battery power. Thanks to its new high-silicon battery technology, the band stays reliably active for up to 14 days. When it’s time to recharge, a quick recharge gets it back to full, powering the user for their next active adventure, long workweeks, spontaneous road trips, or weekend getaways without packing a charger.

 

Beyond endurance, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series supports a seamless lifestyle that keeps everyday routines moving smoothly, even when your phone is tucked inside your pocket.. A quick coffee stop run becomes just as effortless with GCash Watch Pay, which allows QR payments on the go. Smart notifications, quick replies, and remote camera shutter features further enhance daily productivity—whether you’re on Android or iOS.

 

A smarter, lighter, and more intuitive fitness tracking experience is arriving in the Philippines soon. Stay tuned for the HUAWEI Band 11 and HUAWEI Band 11 Pro, and visit the HUAWEI Online Store (HUAWEI Band 11), HUAWEI Online Store (HUAWEI Band 11 Pro), Shopee, Lazada, or TikTok and be among the first to discover a smarter and lighter way to move, rest, and recharge right from your wrist.

 Visit your nearest HUAWEI Experience Stores or HUAWEI’s official website and social media pages (Facebook | Instagram) to know more.

 


 


Friday, February 27, 2026

Elevate Your Game with HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro: Luxury Craftsmanship Meets Pro-Level Golf Intelligence, Now Available for PHP 17,999


HUAWEI, the No. 1 global smart wearable brand according to 2025 IDC Reports, and HONMA Golf, Japan’s prestigious golf house renowned for its unrivaled craftsmanship, officially launched the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro Premium Gift Box . Bringing together advanced smart technology and decades of Japanese golf expertise, this limited-edition watch delivers professional golf management on your wrist. It transforms the way golfers play, track, and enjoy every round.

 

Upgrade Your Game with Intelligent Golf Features

 

Every golfer knows that a round is more than just swings—it’s about practice, precision, and timing. With the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro on your wrist, you gain access to professional-grade golf intelligence designed to help you play smarter and more confidently from tee-off to the final putt.

 

As you step onto the course, its 17,0000+ zoomable 3D course maps worldwide and 100+ in the Philippines allow you to visualize fairways, hazards, and landing zones in advance, helping you plan each hole with confidence even on courses you’ve never played before. Instead of guessing your approach, you can manage risk better, commit to your shot, and focus fully on execution.

 

When it’s time to read the green, Green Slope Direction gives you clearer insight into how your putt will break, allowing you to trust your line and pace when it matters most. With Play-Like Distance that factors in elevation changes and wind conditions, the yardage you see reflects real playing conditions, so you’re choosing clubs based on real-time data.

 

Throughout your round, AI Caddie works quietly in the background, analyzing your swing history, performance trends, and course layout to offer smarter recommendations tailored to how you play. Meanwhile, Shot Distance Tracking and digital scorecards automatically capture every swing and score, helping you understand your strengths, identify areas for improvement, and track progress round after round.

 

After the game, your performance lives beyond the course. Through Ball Trajectory Sharing in the HUAWEI Health app, you can relive your best shots, review key moments, and share highlights with your golf group. This helps you turn every round into a data-driven experience that fuels improvement. 

 

In addition, the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro delivers a comprehensive set of on-course tools designed to guide every shot, including:



  • Greens View 
  • Fairway View
  • Fairway Panoramic View
  • Front / Middle / Rear Green Distance 
  • Obstacle View Ranging
  • View Obstacle Zone/Target 
  • Free Point Ranging 
  • Wind Speed/Wind Direction 
  • Electronic Scorecard
  • Half-Court Scoring
  • Switch Court function
  • Play-Like Distance

 

Whether you’re navigating a tight fairway, dialing in your putting, or exploring a new course, the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro turns every game into a data-driven experience, giving you clarity, confidence, and control.

 

Choose Between HONMA-Exclusive Watch Dial Luxury Designs

 

Every detail of the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro reflects premium Japanese craftsmanship combined with thoughtful wearable technology. Its default HONMA Elemental Dial features the Traditional Japanese Pine Leaf Pattern paired with the iconic putter-shaped second hand. you also have another HONMA-exclusive option: the BERES 7S dial in vibrant blue with Mt. Fuji, honoring traditional Japanese artistry.

 

The HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro’s aerospace-grade titanium case, sapphire crystal glass, and HONMA-engraved gold buckle reinforce its luxurious yet durable build. Set in a black-and-gold color scheme, it balances elegance with sporty utility, making it just as at home in a formal meeting as on the fairway. The 1.47-inch AMOLED display, with 3,000 nits peak brightness, ensures that every readout from yardage to notifications is crisp and easy to see even under the brightest sunlight.

 

Whether you’re teeing off at dawn, heading straight to a business meeting, or enjoying a weekend adventure, the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro matches style to your schedule and lifestyle.

 

Navigate and Perform Like a Pro

 

Beyond the fairway, the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro elevates every outdoor adventure with its upgraded Positioning System and pro-level sports capabilities. With 99% accuracy compared to professional aviation tools, the Sunflower System uses dual-band satellite support to track your precise 3D position and prevent signal loss.

 

This navigation accuracy is complemented by over 100 sports modes, including pro-level activities for cycling, running, and freediving support for up to 40 meters with depth and duration tracking. This ensures every move is tracked, measured, and optimized, so you can focus on the experience while it handles the metrics.

 

Stay Healthy and Connected, On-and-Off the Course

 

The HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro keeps you in peak condition while simplifying your everyday life. It delivers faster, more reliable, and more holistic health insights than ever before. With ECG and professional-grade CE-certified pulse-wave arrhythmia analysis, you can monitor your heart in real time, whether you’re training on the course or managing a busy day in the office.

 

Sleep tracking goes beyond basic metrics by monitoring duration, stages, heart rate, HRV, breathing, and interruptions, providing actionable tips to help you wake up refreshed and focused. At the same time, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro tracks stress and emotional wellbeing, measuring your emotional state every 10 minutes. All your data is integrated into comprehensive HUAWEI Health app summaries to help you make smarter decisions about training, recovery, and daily routines.

 

With up to 21 days of battery life, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro keeps pace with your daily schedule without interruption. Go cashless with GCash Watch Pay and track your rides on the Angkas app directly from your wrist, perfect for seamless errands or quick trips to the golf club. Bluetooth calling, notifications, and music playback let you stay reachable and entertained while keeping your phone in your bag. 

 

Thanks to universal compatibility with HUAWEI, Android, and iOS devices, every feature integrates smoothly into your lifestyle. The HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro ensures you’re always in control, empowered, and ready to perform at your best.

 

A Premium Gift Box for Golfers and Collectors


 

Completing the experience is the HONMA Premium Collection Gift Box, thoughtfully designed for gifting or adding to your personal collection. Inside, you’ll find the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro, along with HONMA golf accessories, a commemorative golf ball, tee, divot tool, and special ball marker to get you ready for the course. These are all encased in a black-and-gold box inspired by HONMA’s signature pine leaf pattern. 

 

From February 9 to March 11, the Premium Collection is available for PHP 17,999 (from PHP 19,999), including VIP watch faces (two-month value: PHP 578), HUAWEI Health+ membership (3-month value: PHP 387), and trade-in to get PHP 2,000 worth of tokens at HUAWEI Experience Stores or automatically obtain a PHP 1,000 online voucher, with a total perceived value of up to PHP 7,564. It’s a powerful way to combine performance, style, and gifting excellence.

 

To make owning this premium collaboration even more accessible, the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro is available with easy payment options. Golfers and collectors can enjoy Home Credit plans starting as low as PHP 700 per month for 18 months at 0% interest with a 30% downpayment. As well as credit card installments starting at PHP 750 per month for up to 24 months at 0% interest, allowing you to elevate your game with financially flexible payments.

 

The HONMA x HUAWEI collaboration proves that HUAWEI creates reliable, cutting-edge technology and partners with industry disruptors like HONMA to deliver better, more elevated products for consumers. Blending heritage, precision, and premium craftsmanship into one exceptional golf companion.

 

To learn more about HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro collaboration, visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).

 


Thursday, February 26, 2026

vivo V70 to fix your cloudy sky photos

 



Every traveler knows the feeling. You wake up early for a beach sunrise, only to be greeted by a blanket of gray clouds. You hike to a scenic overlook, but the sky refuses to cooperate. The moment feels magical in real life, yet flat and lifeless on your screen.

Launching in the Philippines on February 28, 2026, the vivo V70 aims to change that narrative with a new suite of AI-powered photography tools built for real-world travel challenges.

At the center of its imaging upgrades is AI Magic Weather, a feature designed to transform dull skies into visually striking backdrops. 


Original photo vs Clear Sky filter

Cloud-covered scenes can be adjusted into clear blue horizons. Midday shots can take on warm sunset tones. Users can also shift the mood of a photo into morning glow, evening glow, or twilight conditions.

Morning Glow, Evening Glow, and Twilight filters

Aside from the filters, the vivo V70 also automatically corrects tilted or misaligned shots and eliminates unwanted people from the background.

For travelers heading to island destinations such as Siargao or coastal favorites like La Union, the feature enhances color saturation and contrast to restore the clarity of the sea and sky. The result is a more vibrant, travel-ready image without the need for heavy editing.

Optimized for different travel scenes

Beyond sky enhancement, the vivo V70 introduces AI Magic Landscape, which adapts to various environments.

In island scenes, it intensifies vibrancy and improves clarity to make waters appear cleaner and more transparent. In desert settings, it refines tonal balance and contrast to highlight dramatic light and shadow, especially during sunset. For snow-covered towns, the feature delivers a brighter overall look, with daytime snowfall effects and subtle aurora-like accents at night.

Island filter

Desert filter

Snowy Town filter

The technology can also be applied to softly lit indoor settings, such as window-side café moments, helping optimize natural light for a warm and share-ready aesthetic.


As more Filipinos embrace weekend getaways and content-driven travel, smartphones remain their primary camera. With its AI-driven tools, the vivo V70 positions itself as a practical companion for unpredictable weather, crowded attractions, and fast-paced itineraries.

The vivo V70 is set to launch in the Philippines on February 28, 2026, 5 PM on vivo Philippines Facebook page with more details on pricing and availability expected to be announced during the livestream.

For travelers who have learned to check the forecast before checking into their flights, the upcoming device offers a simple promise: even if the sky turns gray, your photos do not have to. Follow vivo Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, or visit the official vivo website to stay updated.




Stream live, win vivo V70 with Marian Rivera

 




Online viewers will have the chance to win a brand-new vivo V70 as vivo Philippines stages its official launch on February 28, 2026 at 5 PM, streaming live on its Facebook page. Actress and brand ambassador Marian Rivera will headline the event, bringing star power to a new era in portrait photography.

As a portrait-focused smartphone, the vivo V70 is equipped with a 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera, upgraded AI Stage Mode, 4K 60fps video, enhanced AI Visuals, and a lot more. The device is designed to deliver sharp long-range shots, detailed close-ups and studio-quality portraits powered by intelligent imaging technology.

Online viewers get a chance to win vivo V70

vivo Philippines confirmed that one lucky viewer watching the livestream will win a vivo V70.

To participate, viewers must tune in live and comment “vivo V70 Bloom Under The Sun” during the broadcast. The giveaway is exclusive to online audiences, transforming the launch into an interactive nationwide event and giving fans a direct opportunity to bring home vivo’s newest portrait flagship.

Interested participants are encouraged to mark themselves “Going” on the official Facebook event page to receive notifications once the livestream begins.

Marian Rivera joins vivo V70 reveal

Ahead of the livestream, vivo Philippines will host an exclusive offline launch event on February 27, 2026 at SM North EDSA, The Block. Rivera will lead the unveiling as vivo presents the device’s full specifications, official pricing and Philippine availability.

Aside form that, fans will have a chance experience the vivo V70 through interactive booth activations, including a Memory Game Challenge, Cotton Candy Station, Basketball Arcade Challenge, vivo x Pop Mart Claw Machine, and a dedicated Photowall Booth designed to highlight the smartphone’s portrait capabilities.

Professional photographer Jan Mayo will also conduct a live demonstration to showcase the imaging performance of the vivo V70 in real-world shooting scenarios.

In addition, global pop group HORI7ON will perform live during the offline event, adding high-energy entertainment to the launch program. The performance underscores vivo’s push to combine technology, creativity and lifestyle into a single immersive experience.

With Marian Rivera leading the stage and an exclusive giveaway awaiting one lucky online viewer, the vivo V70 launch promises more than just a product reveal. For viewers watching live, it could be the moment they win vivo’s newest smartphone.

Follow vivo Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, or visit the official vivo website to stay updated.



Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Your Dinner Plans This Love Month, Now With 20% Cashback When You Pay With Your Maya Credit Card


February usually means more dinner plans than usual. Some are dates. Some are catch-ups. Some are just excuses to go somewhere good. And if a solid night out for you means great food, good company, and a bill that doesn’t kill the vibe, this one’s for you.

This Love Month, Maya, the #1 digital bank and leading all-in-one fintech platform in the Philippines, is adding a little extra value to your nights out. Credit cardholders can enjoy 20% cashback on a minimum single receipt of ₱3,500 at participating restaurants, capped at ₱1,000, when you pay with your Maya Credit Card.

Whether it’s an intimate table for two, shared plates with friends, or finally checking out that restaurant you’ve been saving for months, the idea is simple: enjoy the night and get something back.

It works across the kinds of places people usually gravitate toward this season. Think dining at Antonio’s, Gallery by Chele, Toyo Eatery, or Hapag; intimate, chef-driven spots like Helm, Celera, or Den by Nikkei; and classic go-tos for a dressed-up night out such as Blackbird, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, Smith & Wollensky, Mamou Prime, or CRU Steakhouse.

And because good nights don’t always end when the plates are cleared, Maya is extending the same 20% cashback to Manila’s bar scene. This month, cardholders can enjoy cashback on a minimum single receipt of ₱2,500 at participating bars, capped at ₱600.

The bar list includes some of the city’s most familiar late-night fixtures, such as Blind Pig, After Hours, El Gato, Three Dots, and The Opal Bar—places where one drink is rarely the last.

On top of the cashback, cardholders continue to earn their usual rewards. Maya Black Credit Card users receive up to 10x Maya Miles, while Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card holders earn 2% cashback points on eligible transactions.

For the full list of participating restaurants and bars and complete promo details, visit maya.ph/curateddining.

Follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to stay updated. Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (www.bsp.gov.ph). Deposits are insured by PDIC up to ₱1 million per depositor.