Philip Morris International Launches IQOS ILUMA i Heated Tobacco Device in Albania

Jul.14

Philip Morris International has launched the advanced IQOS ILUMA i device featuring SMARTCORE INDUCTION™ technology, marking a new era in the smoke-free future.

Key points:

·IQOS ILUMA i launched in Albania in July 2025

·Features SMARTCORE INDUCTION™ bladeless heating technology

·Enhances consumer choice for a smoke-free future

【2Firsts News Flash】According to a report from the Monitor on July 10th, Philip Morris International (PMI) announced the official launch of its latest heated tobacco device series, IQOS ILUMA i, in the Albanian market. This series of devices is equipped with bladeless heating technology and the SMARTCORE INDUCTION™ system, providing adult users with a simple, safe, and personalized way to consume.

The IQOS ILUMA's LED smart display screen can clearly show the remaining usage time, while the 'pause' function allows users to temporarily stop use by sliding the screen, for up to eight minutes, and resume at any time. Additionally, FlexPuff technology analyzes and adjusts in real time to provide each user with a consumption mode that best fits their habits.

References:

[1] Philip Morris prezanton në Shqipëri IQOS ILUMA i

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