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Smart opens HUAWEI Pura 90s Series pre-orders with exclusive freebies

Until August 19

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Smart has opened pre-orders for the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series. It’s giving subscribers early access to Huawei’s latest flagship smartphones with exclusive bundled freebies.

Pre-orders for the HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max and HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro run until August 19 through Smart Stores nationwide and Smart’s online portal.

AI cameras meet Smart 5G

The HUAWEI Pura 90s Series combines Huawei’s latest AI photography features with 5G connectivity on the Smart network.

Leading the lineup is the HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max, which packs a 200MP ultra-large sensor telephoto camera with up to 20x telephoto zoom. It also includes AI-powered photography tools such as AI Glare Removal, AI Object Relocation, and intelligent camera guidance.

The phones also come with Huawei’s Celia AI assistant. Users can access Google apps through Huawei AppGallery or by installing the Google Play Store.

Smart says pairing the devices with its 5G network enables faster uploads, smoother livestreams, quicker cloud backups, and improved streaming and gaming performance.

Available on Smart Postpaid and Infinity

Customers can get the new devices through Smart Postpaid Plans+ 999 and above, which include UNLI App Bundles, 12 months of UNLI 5G in covered areas, Open Access Data, and network priority.

Under Plan+ 999, pricing starts at:

  • HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max: PHP 58,800 outright or PHP 2,758 per month for 24 months at 0% installment via participating credit cards.
  • HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro: PHP 34,700 outright or PHP 1,629 per month for 24 months at 0% installment via participating credit cards.

The smartphones are also available with Smart Infinity Plan 5000 and Infinity Plan 8000, which include unlimited data, calls, texts, roaming-ready connectivity, and exclusive Infinity privileges.

Customers who prefer prepaid can also purchase the devices through Smart Prepaid bundles.

Pre-order freebies

Smart Postpaid customers who pre-order either HUAWEI Pura 90s device will receive:

  • HUAWEI Watch Fit Pro
  • HUAWEI Pura 90s Gift Box
  • HUAWEI Care+ device protection

Smart Infinity subscribers will receive the same bundle plus a pair of HUAWEI FreeArc Buds.

Pre-orders are open until August 19 through Smart’s online store and participating Smart Stores nationwide.

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Canva teams up with SB19 to turn A’TIN’s passion into creativity

Campaign lets fans access assets, editable templates, more

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Canva Philippines has joined forces with SB19 and Sony Music Entertainment to launch the “Kaya sa Canva” campaign.

This first-of-its-kind initiative is aimed at transforming the popular Filipino boy band’s fanbase into creators by giving them access to official design assets, exclusive templates, and powerful creative tools.

That’s of course as fans have a way of creating artwork, banners, and more outputs to honor their idols.

As such, the partnership enables the A’TIN (SB19’s fanbase) to access the Canva-exclusive SB19’s Creative Hub.

This dedicated space lets fans access assets, including SB19-inspired sticker packs, custom typography, and editable templates inspired by the group.

Fans around the world will initially have access to templates for photo-booth strips, wallpapers, posters, and videos.

The campaign will then expand with Canva-exclusive assets celebrating the group’s New Era, as well as their latest single, “Lawless”.

Meanwhile, the original song “KAYA” is accompanied with an upbeat music video, doubling as a love letter to A’TIN and a masterclass in Canva’s tools.

Every visual and animation is fan-inspired, a celebration of the creativity, passion, and dedication that’s defined in the community from day one.

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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

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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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Visa brings Apple Pay to its customers in the Philippines

An easier and more secure way to pay with iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac

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Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, announced today that Visa debit and credit cardholders in the Philippines can now add their eligible cards to Apple Pay on their iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac. Apple Pay is an easy, secure and private way to pay in-store, in-app and online.

This announcement accelerates the digitalization of payments all while expanding payment options for Filipinos traveling abroad and visitors traveling to the Philippines. Across the Asia Pacific region, 97% of travelers1 say that they will bring credit, debit, or prepaid cards on their trips, while only 17% intend to bring foreign currency. Among travelers, 38% said they prefer cards because of robust security and fraud protection features, while 20% cite wide acceptance. Apple Pay seamlessly delivers on these exact needs by making everyday transactions easy, secure, and private.

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To pay in-store, customers simply double-click the side button, authenticate, and hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well as a one-time unique dynamic security code. Apple Pay is accepted in grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, and many more places that accept contactless payments.

Customers can also use Apple Pay on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to make faster and more convenient purchases in apps or on the web without having to create accounts or repeatedly type in contact information, card details, or shipping and billing information.

“Apple Pay represents the next evolution of payments in the Philippines, combining ease of use, simplicity, and security in every transaction, helping amplify the payment experience for Visa cardholders in the Philippines. With Apple Pay, Filipinos and tourists alike now have seamless and secure ways to pay across shops, restaurants, travel destinations, and public transport, supporting the nation’s vision to become a cash-lite economy,” said Jeffrey Navarro, Country Manager for Visa Philippines.

Security and privacy are at the core of Apple Pay. When customers use a credit or debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the Secure Element, an industry-standard, certified chip designed to store the payment information safely on the device.

Apple Pay is easy to set up. On iPhone, simply open the Wallet app, tap the ‘+’, and follow the steps to add a Visa card. Once a customer adds a card to iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac, they can start using Apple Pay on that device right away. Customers will continue to receive all of the rewards and benefits offered by their Visa cards.

For more information on Apple Pay, visit: https://www.apple.com/ph/apple-pay/

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