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vivo Philippines has launched vivo Community, an official online platform designed to give users a dedicated space for product information, discussions, photography, and support. Available through the Community tab in the vivo Store app and at bbs.vivo.com/ph, the platform expands vivo’s user engagement beyond its existing social media channels.

Marvel is bringing Vision back to Disney+ with VisionQuest, an upcoming original series that will conclude the television trilogy that began with WandaVision and continued with Agatha All Along. Marvel Television revealed a first look at the series during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, with Paul Bettany and James Spader joining Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige onstage. VisionQuest is set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on October 14, 2026.

Disney and Square Enix are bringing Kingdom Hearts beyond video games for the first time with an original anime series headed to Disney+. The project, officially greenlit during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, will expand the long-running action RPG franchise with a new story rather than directly adapting one of the existing games.

Infinix is bringing its gaming-focused devices to Blood Strike Assault as the tournament’s Official Smartphone Partner, putting its GT Verse ecosystem in the spotlight during one of the Philippines’ biggest invitational Blood Strike TPP competitions. Blood Strike Assault takes place on August 16, 2026, at Shooting Gallery Makati, bringing together 15 creator teams and players from the local gaming community for a day of competitive play.

Samsung is positioning its latest Galaxy A Series smartphones around a familiar Gen Z problem: staying connected without letting digital noise take over everyday life. The Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G bring Samsung’s AI-powered tools, upgraded cameras, durability features, and extended software support to the mid-range segment, with the company framing the devices as tools for more intentional digital habits rather than simply consuming more content.

MSI Philippines is rolling out its Back-to-School promotion from August 10 to 31, 2026, offering discounts of up to ₱53,000 on selected laptops alongside e-vouchers worth up to ₱5,000 and anniversary bundles. The promotion covers models aimed at students, professionals, creators, and gamers, ranging from everyday productivity laptops to high-end gaming machines. Selected purchases also come with accessories and freebies marking MSI’s 40th anniversary.

LG Electronics has launched its 2026 Life’s Good campaign, focusing on how AI can reduce the mental load of everyday responsibilities rather than simply helping people become more productive. Under the message “Free up your mind,” the campaign explores how technology can quietly handle routine demands, giving people more room to focus on rest, relationships, and spontaneous moments.

Chinese AI-driven mobility company XPENG will officially enter the Philippine market this September, with a public launch event that will introduce the brand and its first two local models. The company previously confirmed plans to enter the Philippines in the third quarter of 2026. It has now set September for its formal market debut, although the exact launch date and venue have yet to be announced.

vivo Philippines and personalization brand Markd are bringing laser engraving into the in-store shopping experience through “My vivo, My Mark,” an activation that lets customers personalize select vivo devices and merchandise. The first Philippine in-store collaboration between vivo and Markd was held at the vivo Concept Store at SM Mall of Asia on August 8 and 9, using xTool laser customization technology.

Digital Walker is celebrating its 20th anniversary with “Walk Into the Future,” a four-day event running from August 20 to 23, 2026, at the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center. The anniversary celebration opens to the public at 6 p.m. on August 20, bringing interactive activities, product showcases, exclusive promotions, games, giveaways, and raffle prizes worth up to ₱70,000.