Yes, you read that right. Lazada announced a bunch of new features and offerings ahead of their 9.9 discovery sale. Chief of which is a helicopter ride.

Teaming with Ascent, the Helicopter ride the first e-commerce exclusive helicopter flight experience in the Philippines. You can choose to either hover over Metro Manila or Tagaytay. Check out the base pricing below along with the slashed price for the 9.9 discovery sale.

Lazada Helicopter Ride

New time-saving features

If flying’s not your thing or it’s just simply outside your budget, there are other new features that can help you save both your time and your money. And that’s always a good thing.

Pre-Sale Solution

We all know how crazy fast the items go once sale day hits. Lazada knows this and is offering you a way to get first dibs on items you really, really want. To get a head start simply order the item, place a 10% non-refundable deposit, settle the balance within the validity period, then wait for your order to arrive at your doorstep.

It’s important to note that this is only available on selected items as the feature is still under testing. It was first introduced in Malaysia and the company is hoping it gains traction in the Philippines.

Bills Payment

No need to leave your home to settle those pesky bills. If you’re the type who hasn’t set up online payment, Lazada is making it easy for you. You can now pay for your Meralco, Maynilad, Manila Water, Albay Power & Energy, Davao Light, VECO, Metropolitan Cebu Water and Prime Water bills on the Lazada app.

That’s not all, you can also get up to PhP 300 cashback when bills are paid using the Lazada Wallet from now until November 2019.

Additional Collection Points

If, like me, you’re not really sure where you’ll end up at any given point of the day, then you’ll find this super helpful. The list of Lazada authorized collection points have been expanded and spread-out all-over Manila in select SM Malls and GrowSari branches. Just add to cart and select pickup instead of delivery when you shop checkout your items. You can check out the full list here.

Lazada Loans

When you badly need an item or few items but just don’t have the cash on hand, Lazada is also giving you a… well, a hand. In partnership with BillEase, pera247 and TendoPay, you can now apply for a loan for of anywhere between PhP 500 to PhP 50,000.

All you need to do is complete the application process and submit all needed requirements. Once approved, the loan amount will be credited to your Lazada Wallet which you can use upon checkout. There will be one to 12 months repayment options.

Don’t know yet what you’re buying on Lazada’s 9.9 Discovery Sale? Check out our best smartphones list for some help: Premium | Upper Midrange | Midrange | Budget

Happy Shopping!

Last July, Vivo announced the S1, a midrange phone that is a first in its S series. The company is bundling a freebie for those who would pre-order the device.

From August 30 to September 6, the Vivo S1 can be pre-ordered for PhP 14,999. A JBL Go 2 Bluetooth speaker is bundled with every pre-order of the device.

The bundled freebie is a compact Bluetooth speaker that is waterproof with IPX7 certification. Its battery can last up to 5 hours of playtime for that extended Spotify session.

Meanwhile, the Vivo S1 up for pre-order in the Skyline Blue variant that comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

It also features a 6.38-inch FHD AMOLED screen with a waterdrop notch housing the front camera. An in-display fingerprint sensor is also be available on the device.

Selfie-lovers will be happy with the Vivo S1’s 32MP front camera that comes with AI optimizations. Meanwhile, the triple rear cameras are comprised of a 16MP main, 8MP secondary, and 2MP wide-angle camera.

Performance is adequate with Helio P65 and Android 9 Pie powering the phone. Keeping the lights on is a 4,500 mAh battery that can be fast-charged with an 18W charger.

With its price, the phone proves to be a decent midranger that is surely a value for the money. Other Vivo phones that offer bang for the buck and has the same price point as the S1 includes the Vivo V15 and the Vivo V11.

To pre-order the device, head to the official Vivo online store at Lazada and Shopee.

With the release of NBA 2K20 looming, Sony once again comes up with something a little extra. The annual release of 2K Sports’ iconic basketball game comes with news of new features and more enhanced gameplay. And as always, if you haven’t had a chance to own a PlayStation 4 yet, Sony has an offer you quite possibly can’t resist.

To celebrate the upcoming release of NBA 2K20, Sony reveals a special NBA 2K20 Bundle for the PlayStation 4. The packages includes a PS4 unit, two DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controllers, and a copy of NBA 2K20. This bundle best fits an entire family affair that can’t wait to play their favorite NBA teams and players.

NBA 2K20 features more enhanced gameplay than ever before. If the PlayStation 4 demos serve as any indication, a new MyPlayer experience gives you more control than ever before. You can choose from several different player archetypes and buff your stats to produce the ultimate MyPlayer!

Apart from this feature, you get a chance to use your favorite NBA and WNBA players and teams. Players like the WNBA’s Candace Parker and A’ja Wilson are all available, along with your favorite NBA superstars like LeBron James and reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

As of writing, NBA 2K20 will be available on September 6. But, if you want to get your hands on this huge offer, you won’t have to wait a bit longer. The NBA 2K20 Bundle will be available early this month, and you can get yours for PhP 19,990.