Smart opens pre-orders for new iPhone 18 Series, Apple Watches

Philstar - Oct 2, 2026

Smart has announced its pre-order offers for the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max as well as the latest Apple watches for subscribers.

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