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vivo V30 5G now available via Smart postpaid

Get the device through Smart Signature Plans+ 999

Published

July 12, 2024

Manila Connoisseur

Great news for vivo users: the vivo V30 5G may now be availed through Smart’s postpaid plans. For those looking to upgrade, vivo’s topnotch mid-ranger is an available handset under the Smart Signature Plans+ 999.

Customers only need to shell out PhP 5,900 for the initial downpayment. Afterwards, they will need to pay only PhP 500 a month over a two-year contract period.

The plan also includes 20GB of open access data, unlimited 5G data for 12 months, unlimited calls and texts to all networks and landline numbers.

Subscribers may also enjoy data rollover, meaning unused data allocation will carry over to the next month. Moreover, they will get a PhP 149 discount on any Netflix subscription plan every month.

To get started, customers may visit any Smart Store or book a store appointment here. Alternatively, they may visit the Smart website here.

Aura Portrait cameras

Launched in the Philippines last March 2024, the vivo V30 series is the first vivo smartphones made in partnership with ZEISS. As such, the vivo V30 5G boasts of three advanced 50MP cameras.

At the back are the vivo Camera-bionic Spectrum (VCS) True Color main camera and AF ultra wide angle camera, while in front is another 50MP AF selfie camera.

The main shooter offers flagship-level light sensitivity and optical image stabilization (OIS) for exceptional captures even at night.

The camera package is also complemented by the enhanced Aura Light Portrait 3.0, which has a light-emitting area 19 times larger and 50 times softer than standard flashes. Users may also adjust the Aura Light’s color temperature to suit the subject and background.

Elsewhere, the V30 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. It supports 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It also has a 1.5K 3D curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz maximum refresh rate. Lastly the phone’s 5,000mAh battery supports 80W of fast charging for a quick replenishment in under an hour.

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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

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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: