Tech roundup: iPhone 16, Huawei's first tri-folding phone, new 'Legend of Zelda' game, and other September releases
September is a big month for the tech world, as one of the biggest companies, Apple released its highly anticipated flagship phones.
But Apple isn't the only tech giant in the limelight as Huawei outed its first tr-folding phone.
Excited about the new iPhone or are you looking for other innovative tech? PhilSTAR L!fe has rounded up the biggest gadgets and games releases this month.
iPhone 16, AirPods 4, and Apple Watch Series 10
In Apple's "It's Glowtime" event on Sept. 9, the tech giant peeled the wraps off the iPhone 16 series, its first phone to be built on Apple Intelligence.
The new models also come with the new Camera Control, a button that launches the camera and controls different functions such as shutter, zoom, and more.
The company also launched the Apple Watch Series 10 with a bigger wide-angle display and sleep apnea detection, and the fourth-generation AirPods, which can come with active noise cancellation.
Huawei Mate XT
Apple wasn't the only one with a big launch this month as Chinese tech company HUAWEI launched its first-ever triple-screen foldable phone, the Huawei Mate XT.
The device features a 10.2-inch screen that can be folded up to three times in a Z shape. When folded, a single panel measures 6.4 inches, and when two panels are opened, the user gets a 7.9-inch screen.
Specs-wise, the Mate XT has 12GB of RAM, a 5,600mAh battery supporting 66W wired charging, and a triple rear camera consisting of 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 12MP periscope lenses.
This phone is priced at a whopping 19,999 yuan or about P157,000.
OPPO Reno12 F, OPPO A3
OPPO is refreshing its mid-range phone lineup with the new OPPO Reno12 F, which comes with AI photography features such as portrait retouching and AI eraser for removing unwanted people or objects in the background.
This trendy phone is priced at P15,999 and is available at OPPO authorized stores nationwide. A 5G version is also available for P18,999.
Additionally, OPPO launched the new A3 powered by a Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 chipset, 6GB RAM, 5,100mAh battery, 45W SUPERVOOC flash charge, and the latest ColorOS 14. Coming in Sparkle Black and Starry Purple, the phone boasts Multiple Liquid Resistance and Splash Touch technology for durability.
The OPPO A3 is available for P8,999.
Vivo V40
Vivo Philippines has been teasing its upcoming smartphone, the vivo V40, which will be launched on Sept. 18.
This smartphone will come with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, 12GB of RAM, 5,500mAh battery, and a dual rear camera consisting of a 50MP main shooter with Optical Image Stabilization and ZEISS optics, and a 50MP ultrawide lens.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Princess Zelda is finally getting her own game! On Sept. 26, Nintendo is releasing The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, which follows the titular princess on her journey to save Link and the people of Hyrule using the Tri Rod.
With the Tri Rod, Zelda can create "echoes," or imitations of objects and monsters," to get through the map.
The upcoming game will follow the art style of the Nintendo Switch remake of Link's Awakening, rather than the latest release in the franchise, Tears of the Kingdom.
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G
Another midrange smartphone enters the market with the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G, which the brand says has the largest battery in its phone yet. The 5,500mAh battery can last for 18 hours of video playback, 44 hours of video calls, and enough power for playing music and games.
In addition, the Nord CE4 Lite can power up fast with 80W SUPERVOOC charging so it can get to full battery in just 50 minutes, according to OnePlus.
Specs-wise, the phone has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, OxygenOS 14.0, and dual stereo speakers.
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G is available for P17,999 in Super Silver and Mega Blue.
New Toshiba kitchen and laundry appliances
Electronics company Toshiba released its new line of kitchen and laundry appliances for premium living. The range includes refrigerator, laundry, and cooking devices in sleek colors of Morandi, Silver, and Black.
The brand also unveiled its regional and local ambassadors embodying the "Takumi Spirit," including Japanese actor and singer Takashi Sorimachi, Amina Aranaz-Alunan, Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez, and Chef JP Anglo.