For those who couldn’t wait for the release of the Apple X here in the Philippines or at least not want to spend for the premium price tag of Apple’s anniversary phones, you will be able to pre-order the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus beginning Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Smart Online Store (store.smart.com.ph) and Smart Stores nationwide. The phones will be available starting November 17th.

With the incoming holidays, it is almost a bad idea to spend all of your bonus on a new gadget. SMART understands this and so they make it really easy for anyone who is in dire need of an upgrade or even those who were always held back from getting an iPhone because of the price to get an iPhone 8 and iPhone 8Plus! With SMART postpaid, you can charge to your monthly bill the total plan inclusive of the device cost. This means NO CASHOUT and NO NEED FOR A CREDIT CARD! Just pay for your selected plan (1499, 1999, 2499, 2999) plus the device in 24 monthly installments added to your bill.

On top of this, you get the nation’s fastest LTE connection per Open Signal, more data allocation and your selected free app that’s interchangeable monthly, and a one-month gadget shield for butterfingers out there to cover for any accidental damage and even theft.

Filipino gamers and fans are set to level up their gaming experience like never before as Smart powers Manila Masters, the country’s biggest international Esports tournament, dishing out awesome treats and experiences for subscribers.

Spearheaded by Mineski Events Team and backed by ESL Gaming, the premier gaming event will gather eight of the best DOTA 2 teams from around the world to battle it out for the lion’s share of the USD250,000 prize pool at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on May 26 to 28, 2017. The celebrated squads include EG, OG, Newbee, Team Secret, Invictus Gaming, Team NP, Faceless, and the Philippines’ very own representative, Clutchers. 

Win tickets, exciting prizes

Aside from the tournament, Manila Masters 2017 will gather some of the best shoutcasters from all over the world, and feature side activities such as a meet-and-greet with the participating teams, a cosplay competition, and exciting games. Smart users can get a chance to be part of the awesome spectacle and score Manila Masters tickets by following Smart’s official accounts on Facebook and Twitter (@LiveSmart).

Moreover, gamers and fans headed to Manila Masters 2017 can get a chance to take home exciting prizes at the DOTA 2-themed Smart base, where cosplayers will bring to life popular DOTA 2 heroes and showcase life-size items from the game.