vivo has launched the Guinness World Records holder vivo V80 Lite in the Philippines for a starting price of PhP 24,999.

The midrange offering is available for pre-order until October 16. Customers can enjoy the following benefits when they place pre-orders during the period:

• vivo Buds Air3, worth PhP 1,799
• PhP 1,000 pre-order discount
• vivo Silver Membership exclusive privileges via the vivo Store app
• four-year battery warranty, worth PhP 1,510
• 100GB Google One cloud storage for six months (can be claimed until October 2, 2027)

Customers can also get an additional PhP 500 discount when purchasing through Home Credit at 0% interest until October 31, 2026. Use the voucher code HCV80LITE.

The vivo V80 Lite comes in two configurations:

• 6GB+128GB: PhP 24,999
• 6GB+256GB: PhP 27,999

The smartphone is designed for everyday use, as well as extended hours, with a 10,000mAh BlueVolt battery.

It becomes the latest handset to offer such a battery capacity, addressing a common pain point in smartphone usage.

The phone is also reinforced with IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance for overall ruggedness.

In front is a 1.5K OLED display with high brightness for visible content even when outdoors.

Bambu Lab has opened its first Authorized Store in the Philippines at SM Megamall, giving Filipino consumers a dedicated space to explore desktop 3D printing.

Uni3DLab, one of Bambu Lab’s authorized distributors in the Philippines, operates the new store on the fourth floor of Cyberzone, Building B, SM Megamall.

The store brings together selected Bambu Lab 3D printers, filaments, accessories, finished prints, and product demonstrations. Visitors can watch printers in action, compare different models and configurations, and speak with the Uni3DLab team about their 3D printing needs.

The store welcomes experienced makers and first-time users. Students, families, hobbyists, designers, professionals, and small businesses can explore different applications for 3D printing, including prototyping, education, collectibles, personalization, home organization, and functional parts.

See 3D printing in action

The store features live product demonstrations that show how Bambu Lab printers turn digital models into physical objects.

Visitors can watch the printing process and get a closer look at the workflow behind desktop 3D printing. They can also examine finished creations that demonstrate different applications for the technology.

Customers can compare print sizes, machine formats, materials, and potential use cases before choosing a setup.

The store also gives visitors access to Bambu Lab’s broader ecosystem, including compatible filaments, accessories, and MakerWorld.

MakerWorld offers a library of printable 3D models and community-created projects. Users can browse designs and start printing without creating their own models from scratch.

Together, the printers, materials, software, and MakerWorld platform give users a connected workflow from finding an idea to producing a finished object.

Uni3DLab operates the first Authorized Store

Uni3DLab, one of Bambu Lab’s authorized distributors in the Philippines, operates the Bambu Lab Authorized Store at SM Megamall.

The Uni3DLab team can help customers understand the differences between printers, materials, accessories, and their potential applications.

“We want more Filipinos to see 3D printing as something they can actually use and enjoy, rather than something that feels too technical or specialized,” said David Wei, Uni3DLab representative.

The physical store also gives first-time users a place to ask questions, see the products in action, and learn more about 3D printing before making a purchase.

Opening offers run through October 2

Bambu Lab is marking the opening with limited promotions from October 1 to 2, 2026.

Customers can get discounts on selected Bambu Lab printer series, filament promotions, qualifying gifts with purchase, and installment options.

The promotions run while supplies last and follow applicable terms and conditions.

The store opened on October 1 and operates daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Bambu Lab Authorized Store — SM Megamall

Address: 4th Floor, Cyberzone, Building B, SM Megamall
Opening: October 1, 2026
Operating hours: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
Opening promotion: October 1–2, 2026

Visitors can explore selected Bambu Lab printers, filaments, accessories, and finished prints. They can also watch product demonstrations and speak with the Uni3DLab team about desktop 3D printing.

Starting October 2, subscribers can pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro with Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1499. It starts at PhP 3,713 per month. Meanwhile, the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at PhP4,050 per month.

Customers can also pay for their devices through zero-interest credit card installments of up to 24 months with select banks. Smart Postpaid subscribers renewing their plans can choose payment terms of up to 36 months, charged directly to their Postpaid bill.

Both iPhone models come with an open-line device, a preferred Unli App bundle, UNLI 5G for 12 months, Open Access Data, and high priority on the Smart network.

Customers who successfully pre-order an iPhone 18 Series device will also receive 18GB of free Open Access Data valid for three months, a PhP5,000 discount voucher for select Smart Accessories, and 18% off select third-party Digimap accessories.

Those who pre-order through the Smart Online Store will also receive a free AirTag.

Smart Postpaid customers can pre-order at Smart Stores nationwide or through the Smart Online Store.

Smart Infinity gets additional perks

Members of Smart Infinity can get the iPhone 18 Series starting with the Infinity Plan 5000, which now includes Infinity Roam+ Plans for connectivity while traveling abroad.

Members can also opt for the Infinity Plus Plan 9500, which includes one Primary Line and two Supplementary Lines.

Infinity members who pre-order the iPhone 18 Series will receive a PhP5,000 discount voucher for select Smart Accessories and a complimentary PowerMac e-voucher.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 arrive October 9

Smart will begin offering the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 on October 9.

The Apple Watch Series 12 starts at PhP1,521 per month with zero-interest installment as a Device Add-On, or PhP28,900with a Smart Postpaid Plans+ 999 plan.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at PhP2,467 per month with zero-interest installment as a Device Add-On, or PhP49,200 with Smart Postpaid Plans+ 999.

Smart Postpaid subscribers can also connect multiple Apple devices to one account through Smart Device Link, which costs PhP199 per month and is charged to the subscriber’s Postpaid bill.

Smart says subscribers can use the latest iPhones and Apple Watches on its 5G network. The company was recently recognized by Ookla for the Best Mobile Video Experience in the Philippines for the first half of 2026, recording a Video Score of 72.82.