Sony BRAVIA 9 II Redefines the Home Cinema Experience with True RGB Technology

For those who believe a TV should do more than simply display content, Sony’s BRAVIA 9 II brings the cinema experience closer to home with its most advanced True RGB technology yet. Designed as the flagship of the BRAVIA lineup, the BRAVIA 9 II combines independently controlled RGB LEDs, powerful picture processing, immersive sound, and premium design to deliver a more authentic and engaging way to experience movies, games, sports, and everyday entertainment. 

A New Standard for Color and Contrast 

At the heart of the BRAVIA 9 II is True RGB, Sony's next-generation display technology that independently controls red, green, and blue LEDs. Powered by the newly evolved RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro, the technology enables precise control of color and brightness to deliver richer color volume, fine gradation, and greater depth across the image. 

The BRAVIA 9 II is designed to bring colors to life with greater accuracy and depth. Its RGB Triluminos Max works alongside Luminance Booster Pro to deliver brighter primaries and richer color volume, while the independently controlled RGB backlight helps produce subtle tonal details–from the brightest highlights to the deepest shadows. 

Adding to this is Sony’s Smooth Color Gradation further enhances the viewing experience by providing individual control of the red, green, and blue channels to produce smoother transitions between shades and reduce distracting color banding. Together, these technologies allow the BRAVIA 9 II to deliver a picture that feels richer, more natural, and more lifelike. 

Enjoy and Immersive View and Sound From Every Seat 

A premium home cinema should be enjoyed by everyone in the room, not just those sitting directly in front of the screen. With X-Wide Angle Pro, the BRAVIA 9 II maintains vibrant colors and consistent picture quality even when viewed from the side. 

The BRAVIA 9 II also uses advanced picture processing to enhance the viewing experience across different types of content. XR Clear Image intelligently upscales content while preserving natural textures and details, while the XR Motion Clarity helps maintain clarity during fast-moving scenes, making the TV well-suited for action films, live sports, and gaming. 

The cinematic experience extends beyond the screen with Acoustic Multi-Audio+ with Beam Tweeter, designed to align sound with the action on screen and create a more immersive audio experience. Meanwhile, Voice Zoom 3 uses AI-powered technology to enhance dialogue clarity, helping viewers hear voices more clearly without simply increasing the overall volume.

Bring the Cinema Experience Home 

Beyond its picture and sound technologies, the BRAVIA 9 II is designed to become the centre of the modern entertainment experience. With Google TV, users can access movies, shows, apps, and other entertainment in one place, while Google Cast and Apple Airplay 2 make it easier to stream content from compatible devices. 

The BRAVIA 9 II also complements its flagship performance with a premium Harmonic Presence design. Featuring a wave-textured bezel and transparent centre stand, its refined aesthetic is designed to blend naturally into the home while keeping the focus on the screen. 

For an even more impressive setup, the BRAVIA 9 II can be paired with compatible Sony BRAVIA Theatre products, allowing users to further enhance their home entertainment experience with a more enveloping sound environment. 

For Sony loyalists, cinema lovers, gamers, tech enthusiasts, and entertainment fans looking to make their next TV upgrade a meaningful one, the BRAVIA 9 II brings together advanced display technology, immersive sound, and sophisticated design in one flagship experience. 

The Sony BRAVIA 9 II is available in 115” size through Sony Centres and authorized dealers nationwide. SRP is available upon request. 

For more information about the Sony BRAVIA 9 II, visit: 

https://www.sony.com.ph/bravia/products/bravia-9m2 

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OriginOS 7 rollout for vivo phones set to begin in October

 

vivo is preparing to roll out OriginOS 7 to 19 smartphone models in the Philippines, with the first batch scheduled for October 2026 and succeeding batches planned through February 2027. 

The phased rollout will cover selected X and V Series devices, bringing the operating system’s updated interface, performance optimizations, productivity tools, and connectivity features to eligible users.

The rollout is organized into six batches, with the schedule varying by model. The first batch includes the vivo X300 Pro, X300, X300 FE, X300 Ultra, and X Fold5. The X200 Series follows in November, while selected V Series models are scheduled for subsequent months.

OriginOS 7 introduces changes designed to address everyday smartphone use, including smoother system interactions, improved resource management, AI-assisted work tools and expanded connections with compatible devices. Features such as AI-assisted audio transcription, multitasking tools, and cross-device file sharing are intended to help users move between work, communication, and entertainment with fewer interruptions.

“An operating system update matters most when users can feel the difference in their everyday routines, whether they are switching between apps, organizing information from a meeting or moving files between devices. With OriginOS 7, we want to make these common tasks more intuitive while giving eligible users a clearer view of what to expect from the rollout,” said vivo Philippines Brand Marketing Director Liu Lu.

The scheduled release months for the 19 models are listed below. Availability and timing may vary by device, and users should check official vivo Philippines announcements for confirmation of the update on their specific model.

The rollout schedule is planned and subject to confirmation. A model’s inclusion does not guarantee that the update will be available on the first day of its scheduled month. Users should follow vivo Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, or visit the vivo website for final availability announcements and device-specific instructions.

GCash customer support will always be free: Beware of fake Social Media Support and unauthorized "Fixers" schemes

 

GCash reminds its users that legitimate customer assistance is always 100% free. To protect users from phishing and fraudulent schemes, account holders should only report issues only through the official in-app Help Center and official web portal (help.gcash.com). GCash emphasizes that official GCash Customer Service representatives will never demand payments, fees, or sensitive account information to resolve customer inquiries. Moreover, GCash does not engage with any third-party account assistance services, warning users that all social media pages offering such services for a fee are fraudulent.

Fraudsters have increasingly taken to social media, advertising themselves as third-party services capable of "unblocking" suspended accounts, lifting wallet limits, or transferring funds or accounts for a fee. These are unauthorized account "restoration" schemes and fake customer support pages operating on social media.

Fake Social Media Help is Outright Phishing

These fraudulent pages often pose as "GCash Help Center," monitoring public posts and sliding into users’ Direct Messages (DMs) to offer fake support. These unauthorized individuals will request for the user’s personal details and charge fees merely to submit standard support tickets using the victim's personal details. In dire cases, scammers use the interaction to steal the users’ funds stored in the app. GCash advises users to never engage with and pay anyone promising to “fix” your account. Anyone reaching out via social media DMs offering customer support or help is attempting to phish user credentials.

GCash strongly reiterates that it has NO customer support pages, public groups, or live chat agents on Facebook and other social media platforms. All customer concerns should only be coursed through official GCash Help channels. 

Handing over personal information, valid IDs, or credentials to these fake pages gives scammers complete access to hack and control GCash wallets and bank accounts. Furthermore, scammers use stolen personal IDs to set up illegal mule accounts. Falling for this scam doesn't just mean losing money—it can expose victims to severe legal repercussions and implicate them in cybercrime investigations.

Scammers often mimic GCash support to gain your trust. One simple way to spot them is by checking the sender's email domain:

Spotting Fake Support Emails

Scammers also use deceptive email addresses, such as gcashcareassistant@gmail.com, to mimic official support. Legitimate GCash customer support will never use public domains like @gmail.com or @yahoo.com.

To stay safe, GCash reminds users that:

    1. GCash will never ask for your One-Time Password (OTP) or MPIN. If you have shared your MPIN or OTP, please change it right away via your GCash App: Go to Profile > Security Center > Change MPIN

    2. GCash will never slide into your social media DM (direct message) to resolve an issue or request personal documents. This is done securely via support@gcash.com when you have an active inquiry ticket filed in-app.

    3. GCash will never charge a fee to resolve a customer service request.

If you need assistance, use ONLY these official GCash support channels:

    • The GCash App: Open your app, tap Help Center, or chat with Gigi.

    • The Official Website: Visit help.gcash.com directly to submit a formal ticket.

    • The Official Hotlines: Dial 2882 or (02) 7213-9999 to speak with a live support agent from 8:00am to 5:00pm. There is also 24/7 support for fraud or scam reports. 

Upgrade to Marian's new fave vivo V80 Lite on vivo Store app

 

For Marian Rivera, a busy day can mean moving from family time to work, meetings, errands, and everything in between. That’s why the Kapuso Primetime Queen is loving the new vivo V80 Lite, particularly its 10000mAh BlueVolt Battery, which gives her more power to get through the day without constantly worrying about her next charge.

In a recent Instagram post, Marian featured the vivo V80 Lite in Afterglow Pink and shared how its battery keeps up with her packed schedule.

“More than enough battery to carry me through whatever the day brings, all the way into the night, without any worries,” she wrote.

For existing vivo users looking for a phone that can keep up with their daily routines, the vivo V80 Lite is now available for pre-order until October 16 through the vivo Store app, with exclusive perks for a limited time.

Pre-order via vivo Store app or vivo e-store

Starting at Php 24,999, the vivo V80 Lite comes with a range of pre-order offers if availed via the vivo Store app or vivo e-store.

Customers who pre-order can enjoy a Php 1,000 discount, a free vivo Buds Air3 worth Php 1,799, and a Magnetic Premium PU Leather Card Case. 

They can also get exclusive vivo Silver Membership privileges, a six-month extended warranty, and a six-month insurance for a broken screen worth Php 5,230 - all can be claimed and accessed via the vivo Store app.

Existing vivo users can explore the offers and pre-order directly through the vivo Store app on their current device.

Not using a vivo phone yet? You can still get the vivo V80 Lite by pre-ordering through the vivo e-store. With the pre-order period ending on October 16, interested buyers can check out the available deals before the offers expire.

More reasons to upgrade

Beyond the pre-order perks, the vivo V80 Lite’s battery capacity addresses a familiar need: having a phone that can keep up with life beyond work hours.

During the vivo V80 Lite launch at Ayala Malls Market! Market! in BGC on October 4, Marian shared how her phone is part of her morning routine. She starts her day by reading the Bible before checking emails for school updates and catching up on messages from loved ones.

“Alam kong ang daming nakaka relate dahil madalas nauubusan tayo ng battery sa dami ng chine-check natin, sa dami ng ginagawa natin, but not this time,” she said, referring to the phone’s 10000mAh BlueVolt Battery that can last all day.

Event host Mara Aquino echoed this point, noting how the vivo V80 Lite’s large battery capacity suits someone like Marian, who balances motherhood with a demanding career as an actress. With family responsibilities and work commitments competing for her time, having a phone that can keep up with her day means one less thing to worry about.

If your current phone is struggling to keep up, explore the vivo V80 Lite’s pre-order offers through the vivo Store app or vivo e-store until October 16.

How to Stay On Top of Your Game with the OPPO Find N6

 

For C-suite leaders and professionals constantly on the move, work cannot remain tied to a desk. Decisions still need to be made, emails answered, research reviewed, and presentations refined whether between meetings, in transit, or traveling for business.

Designed as a Pocket AI Workstation, the OPPO Find N6 brings a more capable workspace into a slim foldable form. Its expansive 8.12-inch inner display and Free-Flow Window enable desktop-class multitasking, allowing users to open, resize, and work across multiple apps with ease. Together with intelligent AI tools, seamless cross-device connectivity, flagship performance, and a 6000mAh battery, it enables professionals to stay productive without always reaching for a laptop.

Here are some of the ways the OPPO Find N6 can make work more seamless and efficient, wherever business takes you.

Turn Anywhere Into Your Workspace

At 8.12 inches, the OPPO Find N6 features one of the largest inner displays among book-style foldable smartphones available today which gives professionals a true mobile workspace for reviewing detailed presentations, working through documents, conducting research, responding to messages, and managing several priorities at once.

Free-Flow Window turns that space into a powerful multitasking environment. Users can open and resize up to four applications and move smoothly between multi-window and Split View. This means they can reference a document while drafting an email, keep presentation materials visible during a video call, or manage conversations alongside important work files—all without repeatedly switching between apps or losing momentum.

The industry-first Zero-Feel Crease makes the experience even more seamless, creating a flatter viewing surface that allows documents, visuals, and presentations to take full advantage of the display with fewer distractions.

Despite offering a tablet-like workspace when unfolded, the OPPO Find N6 retains an ultra-slim, portable design. Folded, it works as a capable everyday smartphone. Opened, it becomes a Pocket AI Workstation giving mobile professionals one of the biggest screens in its class and a smarter way to put every inch of it to work.

More Ways to Connect Across Devices and Ecosystems

Professionals often work across several devices, and the OPPO Find N6 offers multiple ways to keep those workflows connected even when different operating systems are involved. For fast, nearby transfers, Quick Share allows users to send presentations, documents, photos, and other files directly to compatible devices, including iPhones through Apple’s AirDrop. This makes it easier to exchange materials before a meeting, collaborate with colleagues, or retrieve an important file without relying on cables or cloud uploads.

Beyond file transfers, Cross-Ecosystem Connect brings calls, messages, and app notifications from connected devices within easier reach, helping professionals stay focused without constantly moving between screens.

Together, Quick Share and Cross-Ecosystem Connect allow the OPPO Find N6 to fit more seamlessly into an existing technology ecosystem by keeping files, communications, and essential tasks connected across platforms.

Get to What Matters Faster with the Snap Key

Sometimes productivity is not about completing one major task faster, but removing the small, repetitive steps that interrupt the day. Unlocking a phone, searching for an app, and navigating through menus may take only a few seconds, but those interruptions can quickly add up especially when moving between meetings, calls, and deadlines.

The OPPO Find N6’s dedicated Snap Key provides direct access to frequently used functions, from AI Mind Space to everyday shortcuts. With a single press, users can quickly capture an idea before it is forgotten, save important information for later, or open an essential tool without navigating through several screens.

For consumers, this means less time searching and more time acting. Whether recording a sudden thought, saving something useful while browsing, or accessing a go-to feature in a hurry, the Snap Key helps users respond in the moment and continue with their day. During a packed schedule, that added convenience helps preserve focus, reduce friction, and keep even small tasks from disrupting the larger workflow.

Performance That Keeps Pace with Your Workday

Behind the OPPO Find N6's productivity experience is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, providing the flagship performance needed to handle demanding everyday workflows. Whether switching between applications, joining video conferences, reviewing large files, editing content, or balancing work and entertainment, the OPPO Find N6 is designed to remain fast and responsive throughout the experience.

That performance is backed by a 6000mAh OPPO Silicon-Carbon Battery, giving professionals the power they need to stay connected and productive through long meetings, commutes, business trips, and everything in between.

With the OPPO Find N6, your workspace is no longer defined by where your laptop is. It is wherever you happen to be.

The OPPO Find N6 is priced at PHP 139,999. Customers can also enjoy exclusive offers and freebies available for a limited time. Globe subscribers can avail of the Find N6 through GPlan 2499 with PHP 73,600 cashout, while Smart users can purchase the device under Smart Infinity Plan 5000, with exclusive benefits. 

To know more about the OPPO Find Series, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com/ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. 

Anne Curtis joins global unveiling of vivo X500 Series

 

Filipino actress and vivo Philippines ambassador Anne Curtis attended the global launch of the vivo X500 Series in Shanghai on September 21, 2026, where the company introduced its latest imaging flagship lineup.

The event presented the vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max as part of vivo’s strategy to develop what it describes as dynamic imaging, which extends smartphone imaging beyond still photography to video and live content. The series uses vivo’s BlueImage Dynamic Imaging Technology Stack, which combines developments in sensors, imaging chips, and software algorithms.

Curtis attended the event ahead of the series’ planned launch in the Philippines.

“Anne’s presence at the global launch in Shanghai gives Filipino consumers a closer look at where vivo’s imaging technology is heading,” said Liu Lu, Brand Marketing Director of vivo Philippines. “The X500 Series brings together technologies designed not only for professional creators, but also for people who want to capture everyday moments through photos, video, and live content.”

About vivo X500 Series

The X500 Pro Max features the vivo × Sony LYTIA L910 sensor, which vivo says provides up to 17 EV of dynamic range. It also includes a 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto Camera and support for the 400mm Equivalent vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra. Other features include 4K 240 fps Cinematic Slow-Mo Video and 8K Native Live.

The X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max support video features including 17 EV TrueDynamic Log Video, 10-bit 4:2:2 encoding, ACES support, and 4K 120 fps Log video. The series also includes six cinematic video color styles and 4K Cinematic Portrait Video. Its Cinema mode offers options such as Auto Framing Video, Vortex Shot, Super Slow-Mo, and Dual View.

According to vivo, the BlueImage Dynamic Imaging Technology Stack covers five areas: high dynamic range, professional image quality, cinematic color, professional stabilization, and dynamic consistency.

The X500 Pro Max is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro platform and includes vivo’s V3+ and VS1+ imaging chips, a 2K ZEISS Master Color Display, and an 8,000mAh BlueVolt Battery. The X500 Pro has a 6,510mAh battery, while the standard X500 has a 7,500mAh BlueVolt Battery.

All three models run OriginOS 7. vivo said the imaging features will be available across the lineup, including 8K Native Live and high-specification video recording on the standard X500.

vivo has confirmed that the series will also launch in the Philippines, although local availability details have not yet been announced.

Filipinos can follow vivo Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, or visit the vivo website and vivo Store app for official announcements.

Nexal on Why the New Filipino Routine Is Less About Work-Life Balance

Work-life balance once implied keeping professional responsibilities and personal time in defined places. That idea is becoming less reflective of how many people structure their days today. With greater flexibility in when and where activities happen, work can exist alongside personal pursuits, wellness, entertainment, and downtime without each needing its own designated space. Nexal sees this shift reflected in its “Work Freely, Live Fully” philosophy, which places technology in support of the individual rather than at the center of the day.

This also changes how productivity is understood. Getting things done is no longer necessarily tied to a fixed schedule or a traditional workstation. Focus can be directed toward a professional task, a creative interest, personal planning, or making time for something meaningful. The value of flexibility lies not in doing more at once, but in having greater control over what deserves attention at a particular point in the day.

For Nexal, that perspective shapes how its devices fit into everyday use. The Nexal Pad, priced at ₱17,999, reflects the role technology can play when focus extends beyond conventional work. Its 11-inch 2.5K display provides space for planning, creative tasks, research, or entertainment, while its AI features and up to 12GB RAM via DRE* support activities that call for concentration. Rather than assigning the tablet to one particular task, its value lies in giving users room to pursue what has their attention.

That sense of personal autonomy also extends to how people spend active and quieter parts of the day. Priced at ₱3,999, the Nexal OpenSports Pro supports running, workouts, and outdoor activities with Dual Conduction, helping users stay connected while remaining aware of their surroundings, while the Nexal Earbuds, at ₱2,999, bring 53dB ANC and 6-mic ENC to music, calls, and everyday listening. Together, they reflect how technology can support both movement and downtime without either being treated as separate from the rest of the routine.

The lineup reflects a less rigid relationship between technology and daily life. A tablet can support focused tasks and personal interests, while audio devices can move between communication, movement, and downtime. For Nexal, this is the thinking behind “Work Freely, Live Fully”: technology should support how people choose to use their time, without defining what that time should be for.

The Nexal Pad, Nexal OpenSports Pro, and Nexal Earbuds are now available at realme & TechLife Stores.

For the Nexal Pad, customers can get Total freebies worth up to ₱7,998, including a Free Keyboard Case + Watch, from September 25 to October 4.

For more updates, follow Nexal on Instagram and visit its official website.