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Samsung user ever since pero iniisip ko kung lipat ba ako sa iphone para naman matry or stick to samsung or other android brands, dami kase Iphone vs android wars online kaya nahihirapan ako mag decide, any help?

I genuinely can’t decide between the iPad A16 (256GB) and the Xiaomi Pad 8.

This will be my MAIN device for around 4–5 years. My current phone is just a Samsung A12 and I’ll probably keep a cheap phone only for hotspot/calls, so the tablet will handle most of my daily use.

My usage:

studying / PDFs / notes

anime / YouTube / media

MLBB on high settings

Terraria / Stardew Valley

casual multitasking

What keeps pulling me toward the Xiaomi:

144Hz looks AMAZING to me

stronger hardware/value for the money

feels more modern

cheaper than the iPad in my area

What keeps pulling me toward the iPad:

iPadOS looks cleaner and more reliable

better app optimization

feels safer long-term

I want something dependable for years

I’m NOT a professional creator/editor, just a student who wants a good long-term main device.

For people who actually owned either of these: Which one would you honestly choose in 2026 and why?

With the education discount, I got the Neo for 39,990—the thing is, sa June 4-15 pa makukuha and i'm going insane with the wait

I found more macbooks within my pricerange(and don't judge me for choosing mac, I have a 16gb windows laptop and i study IT. I want to have a more diverse knowledge sa mga OS)

Air M2 - newer chip, might get longer support
Neo 256gb - i cant just give up on neo, gusto ko talaga yung color
M1 pro - better specs overall lalo na may fans. pero might not get supported soon(pero tbf magagamit ko pa naman, clot lang yung OS updates lol)

edit: i code, rn i usually use xampp, vs code, php, and composer + vmware for a subject i have right now

+edit: pwede ko pa po icancel kaya nag aask ako ng advice ngayon. can you some of you all chill and refrain from being obnoxious and mean? nag aask ako ng advice for help, ignore nalang po if manglalait lang kayo.

Hi everyone. I’m honestly really stressed right now and wanted to ask if anyone has experienced something similar.

Last month, I downgraded my Google AI Plus annual subscription from the 2 TB plan (₱5,999/year) to the 200 GB annual plan (₱1,790/year). The 200 GB plan is currently active and is the one I fully intend to keep.

Because of the downgrade, I genuinely believed that the old 2 TB subscription was already canceled and would no longer renew.

However, today I suddenly got charged ₱5,999 through GCash via Apple for the Google AI Plus 2 TB annual subscription.

To make things more frustrating, I also subscribed to iCloud+ 2 TB today for ₱599, so I truly do not need another massive storage subscription on top of my existing plans.

The moment I noticed the charge, I immediately filed a refund request through Apple’s Report a Problem page. After submitting the request, the subscription automatically got canceled.

Has anyone here experienced:
* accidental subscription renewals after downgrading?
* Apple refund requests for large amounts?
* App Store charges through GCash?

Did Apple approve your refund? How long did it take?

Also wondering:
* Should I contact Google too?
* Or just wait for Apple’s decision first?
* Should I avoid filing a dispute through GCash for now?

₱5,999 is honestly a huge amount for me right now and the money was intended for something important, so I’m extremely anxious about the situation.

Would really appreciate any advice or similar experiences. Thank you.

Hi! Not sure if this is the right sub, pero I think I need help how to record clean and clear audios.

I wanna level up the NSFW audios that I make kasi. Right now, here’s my current set up:

What I use: iPhone 17 base model
Where I record: Hotel room

Do I really need to buy a separate mic? Do I need a dynamic or condenser microphone? Pop filter? Or I can just focus on my phone then use some audio-editing app? How about foam or soft cloth?

I hope someone can help me. Thank you!

Hello! Like what the title says, which should I get? A bit conflicted with what I’ve read online with their sound quality and durability. Though Momentum 4 is cheaper vs XM6. Thank you!

i’m a 3rd year communications and multimedia arts student who’s finally looking to switch to a macbook thats still budget friendly (maybe around 35-45k?).

the only softwares i typically use is photoshop and illustrator, and not even daily, just when i need to. im not too heavy on video editing either.

never had a macbook before but since i have one more year of college left i might as well purchase it now so i could get familiar w it before working.

here are the details of my current laptop:

Processor 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHz 2.80 GHz
Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.6 GB usable)
Storage 477 GB SSD SAMSUNG MZVL2512HCJQ-00B00
Graphics Card Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics (128 MB)
System Type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch Touch support with 10 touch points

this current one gets the job done, but does tend to lag and freeze if it heats up or if i have too many tabs open. battery life also lasts about 5-6 hours only if continuous.

so while i’m in no rush to upgrade, i do want a macbook that can handle multiple tabs open, my occasional use of adobe apps, has long battery life, and just for long term use really.

i’d love to receive any insights on whether a macbook pro m2 is still worth it for me to purchase, or any macbook recommendations that fits my needs! im not a techhead and dont understand the specs stuff so im seeking help :)) thanks!!

Ang plan namin currently sa PLDT is Fiber Plus Plan 2399 - Up to 400 mbps siya with 3 nova mw6 mesh. Ngayon, nagkaprob sa mesh, may wifi sa mismong modem pero sa mesh wala. Iniisip ko tuloy to downgrade to Fiber Unli Plan 1699 (up to 500 mbps) pero ibabalik ung mesh sa pldt.

What do you think? Bili nalang ako TPLink mesh online. Any thoughts and reco?

Who’s using magsafe powerbank for their iPhones? What are the cons and pros? May nakita ako sa Powermac kahapon Energea Alupac 5k. Almost bilhin ko na hehe thanks

Hi everyone! Tagal ko na talagang nagpaplano na mag-buy ng tablet kasi ang bigat ng laptop pag dinadala sa school.

May I ask for some recommendations on which brand of tablet is good for storing files, pictures, etc., also pwede magamit for screesharing just incase may presentations sa school and can edit canva presentations, videos, etc. and yung budget-friendly rin sana huhu.

Thank you!

Worth it ba ang 35k PHP for a second-hand, barely used, Macbook Air M2 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage? The seller says halos di nagamit, but I am yet to confirm the battery health and charging cycles.

I just need a laptop for office desk work. Nothing fancy. Puro broswer and light excel work lang. I've long been decided on buying a macbook neo, but the offer came suddenly from someone I personally know and I thought it sounded like a good deal. For reference, brand new macbook neo nasa 40k ata.