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Power Mac Center 31st anniversary: Unbeatable deals, surprises

Unbeatable promos, surprises for 1 Infinite members, more

Published

August 18, 2025

GadgetMatch

Power Mac Center (PMC) is officially celebrating its 31st year as the Philippines’ premier Apple partner with unbeatable deals for loyal patrons.

This year’s anniversary theme is “31 in Motion: Driven by movement, powered by technology.” It reflects the company’s uninterrupted retail presence across all regions, as well as the development of its official training and service arms, Basecamp and Mobile Care.

Discounts for Apple fans

For those looking to upgrade, select Apple products are on sale at up to a PhP 19,500 off discount. Meanwhile, select premium accessories from brands like Belkin, Cygnett, Insta360, and Shokz are also available for up to 20% off.

These promos are valid until August 31.

On the other hand, Basecamp will be offering two of its signature learning tracks at a special discounted rate of only PhP 3,100, from PhP 45,000.

These courses are:

Apple Learning Academy for educators and creative pros (September 11 to 13)
Apple Leadership Academy for school heads and team leaders (September 18 to 20)

Interested partakers can secure a slot here. Registration is non-refundable but transferable. The deadline for signing up is August 31.

31 in motion

Moreover, PMC is gracing a number of sporting events in key metro areas, including Cebu and Davao, until September.

Participants in these events get the chance to take home exciting prizes and other surprises.

Already concluded was the 1st Pro Gretchen Villacencio Golf Tournament 2025 last August 14 in Lipa City, Batangas.

Meanwhile, last August 16, a pickleball tournament was held for members of the Ayala Heights Pickleball Club and Impact Pickleball Club in Quezon City.

There will be more events participants can join in celebration of PMC’s 31st anniversary. These will be announced on PMC’s official social media channels.

Major surprises for 1 Infinite members

Lastly, PMC’s loyalty program, 1 Infinite, now has an app that members can use to track points. They can also use the app to find information on trending deals and store locations, and to redeem rewards.

For PMC’s 31st anniversary, a big surprise is in the works. In the meantime, members are urged to rack up points to be ready for the big reveal.

New members may sign up by downloading 1 Infinite from the App Store or Google Play. Existing members can simply log in with their registered email.

Members in the Connected, Lunar, and Stellar tiers earn a point every PhP 200 spent while those in the Astra and Cosmos tiers earn one point for every Php 100 spent at PMC stores and the powermaccenter.com.

They also enjoy 50% off on Apple training courses and receive exclusive benefits from Basecamp and Mobile Care.

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Apple Watch, AirPods get exclusive offers via Beyond the Box

Best prices, up to 24 months 0% installment, more

Published

August 8, 2026

GadgetMatch

Beyond the Box is encouraging customers in the Philippines to take advantage of their offers on the latest Apple Watch and AirPods.

Customers can enjoy special prices on the following wearables:

Apple Watch SE3: from PhP 15,490
Apple Watch Series 11: from PhP 21,390
AirPods (4th Generation): from PhP 6,990
AirPods (4th Generation with Active Noise Cancellation): from PhP 10,490
AirPods Pro (3rd Generation): from PhP 13,990

To make every upgrade even more rewarding, customers will also receive an additional PhP 1,000 cash credit to spend on eligible Apple Watch bands, AirPods cases, and other accessories.

Purchases are also available with up to 24 months real 0% installment using participating UnionBank credit cards.

With Apple Pay now available in the Philippines, Apple Watch users can now pay with a simple tap. This makes everyday purchases faster and more convenient.

That’s aside from tracking workouts, monitoring health, staying connected, and more.

Paired with the AirPods, users can enjoy immersive music while on such workouts or on calls. They can also access Siri hands-free while their entire Apple ecosystem devices work seamlessly together.

The Beyond the Box Apple Watch and AirPods promo is available at any store nationwide.

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Maya: Convert purchases to 0% interest Mini Payment plans

On select electronics and home appliance purchases for a limited-time only

Published

August 7, 2026

GadgetMatch

Maya is offering consumers the opportunity to convert eligible electronics and home appliance purchases to 3-month Mini Payment plans with 0% interest.

That’s through the Maya Black Credit Card or the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card. The promo period runs from August 1 to October 31, 2026, giving consumers more financial flexibility.

In addition, processing fees will be waived for Mini Payment plans availed until September 30.

Purchases will continue to earn instant Maya Miles or Landers Cashback Points with use of the corresponding card.

To avail of the mini-payment offer, simply make a single straight purchase worth at least PhP 10,000 using either card.

Once the transaction is posted on the Maya app, select the transaction and tap “Convert to Mini Payments”. Then, choose the 3-month Mini Payment plan to enjoy the promo.

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nubia expands gaming lineup with Neo 5 Max, Neo 5 GT Special Edition

Get them with freebies until August 8

Published

August 6, 2026

GadgetMatch

Mobile gamers are in for a treat as the newly-released nubia Neo 5 Max PadPhone, as well as the Neo 5 GT Special Edition, have special deals throughout the weekend.

This is as part of the “#NEOVerseMaxOut: Max Out Your World” campaign, with nubia offering the two new models under their popular Neo series.

Purchases until August 8 come with a free 3-month Viu Premium subscription, as well as up to PhP 7,999 worth of freebies.

Freebies include power banks, Bluetooth speakers, earbuds, portable fans, and more.

Both smartphones offer users more ways to enjoy immersive entertainment, gaming, and everyday productivity.

The recently-launched Neo 5 Max comes with a 7.5-inch display for more room for content consumption and gaming.

It also houses a 7,100mAh dual-cell battery for more power, specially in extended sessions, streaming marathons, or busy days.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, along with more features like Dolby Atmos, Neo Triggers 5.0, RGB Eagle Eye Lighting, and IP64 dust and water resistance.

It is priced at PhP 19,999.