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Monday, January 14th, 2013
Arieso has just released the results of a study into recent trends in extreme data, revealing new challengers for Telcos and network operators.
The latest Hungry Handsets report by Arieso
This year’s Hungry Handsets study finds that:
- Smartphones trump tablets in terms of data consumption and generation
- Apple’s iPhone 5 and Samsung’s GALAXY SIII goes head to head against each other at the top of the data utilisation list
- Data upload has grown, as users generate more data.
This latest analysis by Arieso into mobile data use also reveals that 40% of all data is consumed by only 1% of users, although LTE is starting to take the strain.
Interview with study author
Dr. Michael Flanagan, study author & CTO, Arieso
I spoke with Dr. Michael Flanagan, the study author and Arieso CTO about the report.
He observed that the data crunch in the wireless industry started by the launch of the iPhone was not abating; and the study revealed that increasingly sophisticated devices are unleashing unprecedented levels of user demand.
He cautioned that the particular results in this study corresponded to the specific market that was studied, and that these results could vary depending on a number of circumstances (including morphologies, available devices, regional customer behaviors, and socio-economic user factors).
“Yet again we found that novel usage patterns, new technologies and regional idiosyncrasies are conspiring to make life increasingly difficult for mobile operators trying to meet evolving customer expectations,” said study author and Arieso CTO, Dr. Michael Flanagan.
As such, these results are intended to be illustrative rather than definitive.
Dr. Flanagan urged network operators to embark upon similar subscriber and network evaluation programs in order to determine the clear and present data demands being placed on their networks as well as the most appropriate response strategies to best satisfy this demand.
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Tags:Apple, Arieso, data, Galaxy, HTC, iPhone, network, Samsung, smartphones, study, tablets, telco
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Sunday, October 28th, 2012
Here’s a selection of interesting tech events happening this week (28 October – 3 November 2012). It is not an exhaustive list and represents only a sampling of events that gives a taste of the tech pulse in Singapore.
What are some of the more interesting tech events happening in Singapore this week?
Lenovo is showing off its exciting lineup of convertible notebook/tablet hybrids for Windows 8 this week. I played with some of the models during the Windows 8 launch in Singapore last week, and they are amazing. Watch this space for the hands-on.
Event listing on tech4tea.com
You can see this selection of events in the right sidebar on every page.
Event organisers can submit your events for listing to johntan@tech4tea.com – but there are no promises that your event will be featured.
This week sees Microsoft move its focus from the launch of Windows 8 to the formal launch of Windows Phone 8, which shares a common core with its bigger sibling.
Will the Metro-based new smartphone operating system increase its market share from a meagre 3.5% (for the second quarter according to IDC).
Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android dominate with 17% and 68% respectively. Windows Phone 8 smartphones announced thus far include Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, HTC 8S and 8X, and Samsung ATIV S. We might actually see the HTC models showcased in Singapore this Friday!
Midweek, Brother is launching a new printer while A*STAR Data Storage Institute will show off the world’s thinnest 2.5-inch 5mm hybrid drive for consumer and business devices.
For those interested in the latest trends in Cloud, Mobile, Social and Big Data, be sure to register for Oracle Day 2012 at Marina Bay Sands. Get the hottest updates on critical business drivers, meet Oracle experts and experience their latest technologies at the Demo booths.
And for photography buffs, the Singapore leg of Canon’s annual PhotoMarathon Asia 2012 takes place at the Marina Bay Sands this Saturday. To be guaranteed a participation slot do register online prior to the event.
Below is the events listing for the week.
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Tags:Apple, Brother, Canon, convertibles, HTC, laptops, Lenovo, Lumia, Marina Bay Sands, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows 8, Nokia, notebooks, printers, Samsung, Singapore, SingTel, tablets, Windows, Windows 8, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8
Posted in Apple, Brother, Canon, Event forecast, Events, Gadgets, Google, HTC, Inkjet, Lumia, Microsoft, Nokia, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Phones, Photography, Printers, Samsung, SingTel, Software, Tablets, Tech news, Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 | No Comments »
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
HTC will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore in Hall 601 at Booth 6458.
Click to view or download HTC promotion flyers for COMEX 2012.
HTC is giving away free gifts ranging from HTC Media Link HD (worth $128) & Jabra EasyGo (worth $88) for the purchase of an HTC One S Deluxe; to a free Jabra BT-2046 Bluetooth earpiece (worth $58) for the purchase of an HTC One V or HTC Desire V.
Looks like rather good deals to be had here. Check out the detailed giveaways here.
Tags:Beats, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 audio, COMEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, HTC, HTC Desire, HTC One, IT exhibition, Jabra, promotions, Singapore, Suntec
Posted in Android, Events, Exhibition, Gadgets, headphones, HTC, HTC Desire, HTC One, Phones, Prices, Promotions, Specifications | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
The HTC Desire V (S$498) and Desire C (S$338) are the successors to the HTC Desire. Both Android 4.0 smartphones will feature Beats Audio technology and hit the shelves in Singapore from this Saturday, 16 June.
The HTC Desire V (S$498) and Desire C (S$338) will be available on 16 June 2012.
HTC Desire V
The new HTC Desire V and Desire C are also among the first entry-level smartphones to offer Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Both phones come with two years of free 25GB Dropbox space.
Beats Audio technology is integrated into the software and hardware of the phones to provide a powerful, yet rich studio-quality sound experience – whether the user is listening to music or playing a game.
The HTC Desire V has a 4-inch display, a 5-megapixel camera with WVGA video recording, and a 1650mAh battery.
It runs on a 1GHz CPU; and is available in Polar White and Stealth Black.
HTC Desire C
The HTC Desire V supports dual SIM cards so you can keep two active numbers in the same phone – there is no longer any need to carry two phones.
The HTC Desire C has a 3.5-inch (320 x 480) display, a 5-megapixel camera with VGA video recording, and a 1,230mAh battery.
It runs on a 600MHz CPU; and is available in Flamenco Red, Polar White and Stealth Black.
I am particularly partial to the Flamenco Red skin for the HTC Desire C. Doesn’t it just evoke impressions of Darth Maul?
Below are the key specifications of the HTC Desire V and HTC Desire C.
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Tags:Android 4.0, Beats Audio, HTC Desire C, HTC Desire V, Ice Cream Sandwich, launch, Singapore, smartphones
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Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
The HTC One S is the fourth and last smartphone in the HTC One series to be introduced in Singapore.
It will be available in Gradient Metal from this Saturday, 16 June, for S$948 (without line but including a Beats Solo Headset).
Update (19 July, 2012):
The HTC One S Regular Edition will be available at S$748 from this Saturday, 21 July. The HTC One S Regular Edition does not include the Beats Solo Headset.
The HTC One S Deluxe Edition, which includes the Beats Solo Headset is still available at S$948.
The HTC One S will be available in Gradient Metal.
The HTC One S is the slimmest of the four phones in the HTC One series of Android phones. The others are the HTC One X, HTC One V, and HTC One XL.
The HTC One S is launched with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich; HTC Sense user interface; and runs on a 1.7 GHz dual-core CPU.
It has a 4.3-inch (540 x 960) screen, an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, and a 1,650 mAh battery.
As with the other phones in the HTC One series, the phone excels in its camera and audio performance.
S$948: HTC One S bundled with a Beats Solo Headset
The camera has an f/2.0 aperture and 28mm wide angle lens, captures a shot in 0.7 seconds and in burst mode can shoot up to 60 continuous snapshots at one go.
Bundled with a Beats Solo Headset, HTC One S users enjoy a superb audio experience with Beats Audio Technology, which is integrated into the hardware and software of the smartphone.
Other notable features include an internal storage of 16GB with 2 years’ worth of free 25GB Dropbox storage; and the ability to playback the smartphone’s content on a large screen, via an optional HTC Media Link HD accessory.
Below are the key specifications of the HTC One S at a glance.
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Tags:Android 4.0, Beats Audio, HTC One S, Ice Cream Sandwich, launch, Singapore, smartphones
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Friday, May 25th, 2012
HTC is the first handset maker to unveil a 4G LTE smartphone for the impending launch of the 4G LTE network in Singapore. The HTC One XL will be available in early June 2012 at an RRP of S$998 (without line).
Update (4 June 2012):
The HTC One XL (S$318) is one of three handsets available at the launch of SingTel’s 4G service on 4 June. The other two 4G smartphones are the LG Optimus True HD LTE (S$198) and the Samsung GALAXY S II LTE (S$298).
The original HTC One X was first launched on 30 March this year and hit the shelves in Singapore on 2 April.
SingTel is expected to officially launch its 4G LTE service in Singapore in June 2012. The HTC One XL offers to combine the superb camera and audio qualities of HTC’s premium One series with the blazing speeds of next generation 4G LTE networks.
The HTC One XL is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with up to 1.5GHz dual-core CPU and a 1,800 mAh embedded battery, alongside software enhancements that promises improved battery performance by 50 percent.
The HTC One XL comes with Android 4.0 (ICS) and HTC Sense 4, the maker’s user interface.
The HTC One XL will be available in Polar White and Glamour Grey.
The main technical specs for the HTC One XL is listed below.
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Tags:4G, HTC, HTC One XL, LTE, Singapore, SingTel, smartphone
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Monday, April 2nd, 2012
The HTC One X (S$898 without contract) and HTC One V (S$398) are available in Singapore from today, after their launch last Friday.
Lennard Hoornik - President, HTC South Asia - waxes lyrical about the HTC One X.
“One of the key objectives for the HTC One series, was to enable the user to remember their best moments in life easily, whether it be capturing a photo or listening to a song, so it was crucial for us to improve these emotional experiences with an amazing camera and authentic sound experience,” said Lennard Hoornik.I had the chance to speak with Lennard Hoornik during the launch of the HTC One series of smartphones last Friday at Marina Bay Sands.
Lennard Hoornik is the President of HTC South Asia.
On the impending retirement of HTCSense.com’s cloud backup services, Hoornik pointed out that – with the Android’s in-built synching functionalities through Google, coupled with Dropbox integration with the HTC One smartphones – there was no need to replicate the services.
I was also given a demo by Darren Sng of how the Media Link enabled the content and media of the HTC One X to be “thrown” onto an HDTV in the living room – so that others could view videos on the phone or view web sites accessed by the smartphone.
The Senior Director of Asia Product Marketing at HTC also described how the HTC Car app makes it easy for the driver to control and play music from the HTC One X on the car’s sound system.
A HTC Car Stereo Clip that is plugged into the auxillary socket of the car stereo allows wireless reception of music from the HTC One X, while large icons on the smartphone’s screen make it easier for the driver to take calls and play music.
Both the Media Link and the Car Stereo Clip are sold separately.
Below are the key specifications of the HTC One X and HTC One V.
|
HTC One X |
HTC One V |
| OS |
Android 4.0(ICS) with HTC Sense 4 |
| Display |
4.7″, 1280 x 720 |
3.7″, 480 x 800 |
| CPU |
NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-core, 1.5GHz |
1GHz |
| Memory |
32GB |
4GB |
| Dropbox |
25GB – free for 2 years |
| Size |
134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm |
120.3 x 59.7 x 9.24 mm |
Weight
(with Bty) |
130g |
115g |
| Sound |
Beats Audio |
| Connectivity |
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 4.0
- micro-USB port
- 3.5MM stereo audio jack
- DLNA
|
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 4.0
- micro-USB port
- 3.5MM stereo audio jack
- microSD card slot
|
| Camera |
- 8 megapixel
- f2.0, 28mm lens
- Autofocus + flash
- 1080p HD video recording
- 1.3 MP front camera
|
- 5 megapixel
- f2.0, 28mm lens
- Autofocus + flash
- 720p HD video recording
|
| Battery |
1800mAh |
1500mAh |
| Talk time |
- Up to 800min (WCDMA)
- Up to 1020min (GSM)
|
- Up to 500min (WCDMA)
- Up to 540min (GSM)
|
| Standby Time |
- Up to 525hr (WCDMA)
- Up to 545hr (GSM)
|
- Up to 617hr (WCDMA)
- Up to 533hr (GSM)
|
Tags:available, HTC, HTC One, HTC One V, HTC One X
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Friday, March 30th, 2012
HTC has launched its One series of smartphones in Singapore. The HTC One X (S$898 without contract) and HTC One V (S$398) will be available in Singapore and the countries around the world from next Monday, 2 April 2012.
The HTC One X handset is available in Polar White and Glamour Grey, while the HTC One V comes in the colour of Jupiter Rock.
At the media launch in Marina Bay Sands Hall A today, HTC showed off the new Android 4.0 (ICS, with HTC Sense 4) smartphones, which boast a superb camera, Beats Audio and greater connectivity.
I played with both the HTC One X and HTC One V at the launch.
Despite being bigger and more powerful, the HTC One X with its polycarbonate unibody is lighter than the aluminium-clad HTC One V, which is based on the design of the HTC Legend.
The HTC One X also has a larger battery capacity and runs on the new NVIDIA Tegra 3 Mobile Processor for clear graphics, faster applications and longer battery life.
It includes a 1.5GHz Super 4-PLUS-1 quad-core with an integrated fifth Battery Saver Core and a high-performance 12-Core NVIDIA GPU.
The HTC One X has a 4.7-inch, 720p HD screen made of Corning Gorilla Glass, while the One V has a 3.7-inch, 480×800 WVGA screen.
The key tech specs can be found here.
Authentic Sound
Beats By Dr. Dre Audio is integrated into the HTC One smartphones for all sound experiences from listening to music to watching YouTube videos or playing games.
HTC’s included Sync Manager software, available in Windows and Mac versions, makes it a breeze to transfer songs, artists and playlists from your music library, whether it is iTunes or Windows Media Player. The syncing can take place wirelessly as well.
Camera
HTC One X and HTC One V
With fast autofocus in 0.2 seconds, the camera can take a snapshot in 0.7 seconds.
Simply hold down the shutter button to take up to 99 consecutive shots at 4 frames per second on the HTC One X (HTC One V takes 2 fps to 99 shots).
An f/2.0 lens allows the HTC One X to take pictures in low-light, while HDR technology enables photos in harsh lighting conditions to turn out well.
While shooting HD video, simply press the shutter button to capture a high-resolution still photo without disrupting the video recording. The same can be done while viewing a previously recorded video.
HTC One X will also be available in select 4G LTE markets with a LTE-enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU.
Dropbox integration
To save recorded photos and videos, or any other documents, Dropbox has been integrated with HTC Sense 4 in the HTC One, whose users get 25 gigabytes of free Dropbox space for two years.
Dropbox cloud storage, together with the cloud synchronisation provided by Google via the Android OS has resulted in the recent retirement of HTCsense.com cloud backup services.
Personal entertainment hub
Apart from using the smartphone to make calls, take and view photos or video, enjoy music, surf the web, and play games; HTC is trying to extend the consumption of HTC’s content and media beyond just the smartphone’s screen.
I can see that HTC is positioning the One X as the hub of the modern consumer’s digital lifestyle.
HTC Media Link
If you’re in the living room, you can “throw” the display on your smartphone onto your HDTV with an upward swipe on the smartphone’s screen using three fingers – as long as there is a Wi-Fi network in the vicinity and your TV has an HDMI input which is connected to the HTC Media Link.
The HTC One X is a highly desirable smartphone in a chic package.
The Media Link is a black box the size of a name card box that has a USB power socket and an HDMI socket.The mirrored display is transmitted over the Wi-Fi network to the Media Link. The TV doesn’t have to be DNLA enabled – all it needs is an HDMI input.
For watching movies, the video can be viewed while the smartphone itself is used for other purposes.
HTC Car Stereo Clip
And if you’re in the car, the music or call audio can be channeled into the car’s speakers. Simply plug the HTC Car Stereo Clip into the car stereo’s auxiliary socket. The Car Stereo Clip receives the sound signals from smartphone and pumps it into the car’s sound system.
With a phone holder that can be attached to the windscreen (via a suction attachment), the smartphone can be put into “car” mode.
Only the essential functionalities typically needed in the car are displayed on the smartphone screen, such as Calls, Music, and navigation – with big icons to make it easier to control while driving.
The Media Link, Car Stereo Clip and the car kit are sold separately.
Tags:HTC, HTC One, HTC One V, HTC One X, launch, MBS, Singapore, smartphone
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Friday, September 16th, 2011
Newstead Technologies has opened a new multi-brand IT concept store in Funan DigitaLife Mall today. “Digital Style” is organised into six thematic zones, based on the needs of the modern IT consumer.
This is in keeping with the times – since consumers today have different purchasing habits and approaches.
This is the first of a chain of such stores. Eventually, there will likely be four to five such stores geographically distributed around Singapore, according to Evelyn Chua, Business Development and Marketing Manager of Newstead Technologies.
The 2,647 square feet store is located at #03-32 of the mall and opens from 11 am to 8 pm from Tuesdays to Sundays, and 11 am to 7 pm on Mondays.
The six themes are Entertainment & Media, Gaming, Home Computing, Mobile Communications, Office & Professional, and Ultra Mobile & Business.
The focus is on allowing shoppers to try out, for themselves, different products in the themes they are interested in.
For instance, in the gaming kiosk, the whole spectrum of gaming related gadgets and peripherals – from consoles, laptops, speakers and controllers – are displayed, for shoppers to mix-and-match and plug-and-play the various components together at one-stop.
Across the various themes, products are featured from all the major brands, including Acer, Asus, BlackBerry, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, HTC, Lenovo, Logitech, Microsoft, Motorola, Panasonic, Samsung, Toshiba and others.
Apple related products are absent, so you’ll have to visit authorised Apple resellers, such as Nubox, which is also under Newstead Technologies.
I noticed that digital cameras and video cameras are not sold at the shop.
Update (24 February, 2012): Newstead Technologies has opened its second and bigger Digital Style store in Jurong Point. The next will be at The Star Vista towards the end of 2012.
Tags:Funan, Newstead
Posted in Accessories, Acer, Asus, BlackBerry, Dell, Desktops, Events, Fujitsu, Gadgets, Gaming, HP, HTC, Launch, Lenovo, Microsoft, Motorola, Notebooks, Panasonic, Phones, Samsung, Tablets, Toshiba | 2 Comments »
Monday, August 15th, 2011
The HTC EVO 3D was launched in Singapore on 10 August 2011. The Android-Gingerbread (2.3) smartphone will be available at S$895 in August 2011. Here are the main features.
| SRP: S$895 available in August 2011 |
| Operating System: Android Gingerbread (2.3) |
| 4.3-inch QHD 3D display |
| 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core processor |
| Dual rear-facing 5 megapixel camera |
| 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera for video chat |
| 3G Mobile Hotspot capability, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously |
| Android Market for access to more than 200,000 applications, widgets and games available for download |
| Google mobile services such as Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Voice Actions, and YouTube |
| Corporate e-mail (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync), personal (POP and IMAP) e-mail and instant messaging |
| 1GB Usable memory/1GB RAM |
| microSD slot (supports up to 32GB memory card) |
| Wi-Fi – 802.11 b/g/n |
| Stereo Bluetooth |
| Integrated GPS |
| 1730 mAh Lithium-ion battery |
Tags:3D, Android, EVO, Gingerbread, HTC, smartphone
Posted in 3D, Android, Cameras, Gadgets, HTC, Launch, Operating Systems, Phones, Prices, Specifications | 1 Comment »
