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Essential Phone is down to only $250, making it a steal of a deal

Cheaper than most midrange phones

Published

July 17, 2018

Marvin Velasco

When we first reviewed the Essential Phone, it cost US$ 700. When we reviewed it again, it retailed for US$ 500. Now, it’s down to a mouthwatering US$ 250 on Amazon’s Prime Day sale!

That’s an unbelievable price for a phone that has flagship-grade specs from last year, along with impeccable build quality thanks to the combination of titanium and ceramic.

This phone receives great software support, too. It’s currently part of the Android P Beta program and it even gets monthly security patches before Google’s own Pixel phones at times.

When we reviewed it as a US$ 500 device, we already called it the best deal you can get at that price point. Bringing it down to US$ 250 is just cheating.

Andy Rubin, Essential’s founder, fully endorses the major discount:

The Specs & Build: ✔ check
Network Support: ✔ check
Updates: ✔ check
The Deal: ✔ check https://t.co/KH2IGGMve9

— Andy Rubin (@Arubin) July 16, 2018

Sure, the Essential Phone isn’t perfect — the cameras are sub-par and it lacks certain essentials — but you really can’t complain for such value. It’s safe to say it’s the best smartphone deal you can snatch today, if you can order fast enough through Amazon, that is.

With no follow-up in sight, it’s a safe bet to go for this without any immediate buyer’s remorse. If anything, you get a premium 2017 flagship for the price of a typical midrange phone.

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Get a free Xbox Game Pass subscription by purchasing a AGON by AOC monitor

Level up your battle station

Published

June 9, 2026

GadgetMatch

From intense esports arenas to home setups, AGON by AOC has consistently been a top monitor of choice for competitive gamers. And until June 30, customers can score a free 3-month Xbox Game Pass subscription for every purchase of participating gaming monitors.

The bundle instantly unlocks access to hundreds of high-quality PC titles from the world’s biggest gaming studios, allowing you to put your new display to the test right out of the box.

Participating AGON by AOC models include select AGON OLED, 5K, 4K, and 2K gaming monitors. These displays are specifically engineered to deliver ultra-smooth refresh rates, exceptional color accuracy, and competitive-level response times for every type of gamer.

Ready to pull the trigger on a display upgrade? The exclusive promotion is available at DataBlitz and Game One stores nationwide.

Customers will be able to claim their Xbox Game Pass voucher upon purchase, whether online or through physical branches. That’s so they can immediately kickstart their next gaming binge.

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Win a trip to Shanghai Disney Resort with this Disney+ raffle promo

Subscribe for a chance to win

Published

June 4, 2026

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Disney+ is giving fans and families more reasons to subscribe to the streaming platform with an exciting raffle promo.

Consumers who subscribe to a Disney+ Annual Plan (Basic or Premium) from June 2 to July 21 will get a chance to win a fully paid trip to Shanghai Disney Resort, which happens to turn 10 years this year.

There will be a total of 15 winners, which can bring along up to three loved ones. Each winner will win these prizes:

three days/two nights stay at Shanghai Disneyland Hotel for four
Shanghai Disneyland General Admission park tickets for four (for three days)
Roundtrip economy class flight tickets between Manila and Shanghai for four

Do note that Visa fees and other incidental travel expenses are excluded. Terms and conditions apply.

Beyond the chance to win in the Shanghai Disney Resort promo, subscribers can also enjoy fan favorite titles such as High Potential and Perfect Crown.

An exciting slate of show are also coming to Disney+ in 2026: the NBA Finals, Lollapalooza, Avatar: Fire & Ash, Hoppers, The Bear (Season 5), and X-Men ’97 (Season 2).

K-drama fans can also look forward to a compelling lineup, including Doctor on the Edge, A Shop for Killers (Season 2), Made in Korea (Season 2), Portraits of Delusion, and The Remarried Empress.

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HONOR 6.6 sale: Back-to-school deals on essential phones, pads

Plus Student Productivity Bundle available

Published

June 3, 2026

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HONOR is offering various deals on their wide range of devices during 6.6 sale, from the budget-friendly X series smartphones and tablets to the premium mid-ranger HONOR 600 series.

The sale is tailored for the back-to-school season, with up to PhP 3,000 off on tablets, as well as more discounts on select devices.

The promo is available from June 1 to 8 across all HONOR online channels (Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop).

Leading the campaign is the Student Productivity Bundle which comes with up to a PhP 3,000 off discount. This bundle consists of:

an HONOR tablet
an HONOR Choice Pencil
all-new HONOR Choice Earbuds X7 Lite

The promo applies to participating HONOR tablets, excluding the MagicPad 3. This way, it will be easier for students to build their ideal productivity setup for academic requirements and creativity, on top of everyday use.

Meanwhile, the HONOR 600 Series gets a PhP 1,000 discount on 6.6, as well as a free HONOR Bluetooth Speaker II (worth PhP 1,999) and a Globe Prepaid 5G SIM.

Platform-exclusive offers are also available during the promo period: