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New Android smartphones: Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia E1

Tuesday, January 14th, 2014

Sony Mobile today announced two new smartphones targeted at those big on entertainment – Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia E1.

The former will launch in major markets from Q1 2014. Otherwise price and availability of both phones are yet to be confirmed.

The new Sony Xperia E1 (left) and Xperia T2 Ultra (right).

The new Sony Xperia E1 (left) and Xperia T2 Ultra (right).

The Xperia T2 is a large-screen 6-inch smartphone at a mid-range price point, while the Xperia E1 offers Sony’s best audio technologies and content for those looking for an entertainment device.

Sony Xperia T2 Ultra.

Sony Xperia T2 Ultra.

The LTE Xperia T2 has a 6-inch HD TRILUMINOS display in a 7.6mm form factor, fitting in a large 3000mAh battery.

It has a 13-megapixel camera (with 1.1MP front camera) and offers out-of-the-box integration with the Sony Entertainment Network as well as Sony’s PlayMemories Online storage service.

The Xperia T2 Ultra runs on a Snapdragon Quad-core 1.4 GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of on board storage (Micro SD slot expandable up to 32GB).

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New arrivals: Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 rugged 7-inch tablet

Wednesday, January 8th, 2014

Panasonic claims the 7-inch Windows 8.1 Pro fully-rugged tablet is the lightest and thinnest device of its kind . Available in March 2014. Price TBA.

Update (16 January, 2014):

Panasonic has launched the Toughpad FZ-M1 tablet (together with the Toughbook CF-LX3) in Singapore. It will be available in March 2014 at S$2,600.

The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 fully rugged 7-inch Windows 8.1 Pro tablet offers power, flexibility and durability for maximum mobile workforce productivity.

The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 fully rugged 7-inch Windows 8.1 Pro tablet offers power, flexibility and durability for maximum mobile workforce productivity.

Panasonic introduced during 2014 International CES the latest member of its Toughpad family of rugged, enterprise-grade tablets.

The tablet runs Windows 8.1 Pro, on an Intel Core i5 processor, making it easy to integrate into enterprise and government environments.

The Toughpad FZ-M1 has multiple configuration options enabling it to be customised to meet the unique needs of mobile users in various markets such as field services and sales, retail, supply chain and logistics and government.

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New camera: Nikon D3300 with enhanced image & video quality

Tuesday, January 7th, 2014

The new entry-level DSLR from Nikon has 24.2 megapixels, 13 special effects modes, and a retractable kit lens. Price TBA. Available probably in February.

The Nikon D3300 will be available in three colors (Black, Red and Grey) with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G VRII kit lens.

The Nikon D3300 will be available in three colors (Black, Red and Grey) with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G VRII kit lens.

The Nikon DSLR is targeted at first time DSLR users, with its easy-to-use interface and Guide Mode, which provides tips and step-by-step guiding information along the way.

Top view of the new Nikon D3300 SLR.

Top view of the new Nikon D3300 SLR.

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Samsung GALAXY Gear Android smartwatch now available at $398

Sunday, January 5th, 2014

The Samsung GALAXY Gear Android smartwatch is now available for S$398 in Singapore. Six colours are available: Jet Black, Mocha Gray, Wild Orange, Oatmeal Beige, Rose Gold, and Lime Green.

The GALAXY Gear is available at S$398 in Singapore at major consumer electronics stores, telecommunications operators and Samsung Experience Stores.

The GALAXY Gear is available at S$398 in Singapore at major consumer electronics stores, telecommunications operators and Samsung Experience Stores.

The GALAXY Gear is a smartwatch that notifies users and give them quick previews of incoming texts, emails and more coming from a compatible Samsung Android smartphone or tablet.

The Smart Relay feature of the GALAXY Gear enables users to see the full content of incoming messages on its display.

The GALAXY Gear serves as a wristwatch and comes preloaded with 10 different clock options so users can personalise their watch face.

The Memographer feature uses the 1.9 Megapixel camera on the GALAXY Gear to record both photos and video to help users capture quick, visual records of important information or events from their daily lives, while on the move.

Samsung GALAXY Gear during a preview on 18 September. In the background is its charging frame and the white GALAXY Note 3 phablet.

Samsung GALAXY Gear during a preview prior to its release back in September. In the background is its charging frame and the white GALAXY Note 3 phablet.

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TODAY: Samsung launches GALAXY S4 With LTE+ in Singapore

Saturday, January 4th, 2014

Nine months after the launch of the original GALAXY S4 With LTE in Singapore, Samsung is selling from today the GALAXY S4 With LTE+. The Android smartphone is priced at S$848 (down from S$998 for its predecessor).

Samsung GALAXY S4 With LTE+ Android smartphone is available in Singapore at S$848 from today.

Samsung GALAXY S4 With LTE+ Android smartphone is available in Singapore at S$848 from today.

Compared with the 1.9GHz Quad-Core Processor (or 1.6GHz Octa-Core Processor in Korea) in the original GALAXY S4 With LTE, the new GALAXY S4 With LTE+ has a 2.3GHz quad core processor.

The Android smartphone also enjoys enhanced data speed support up to 150Mbps with 4G Cat4 for faster loading of games, videos and webpages.

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Nokia Lumia 1320 hits Singapore tomorrow (4 Jan) at S$459

Friday, January 3rd, 2014

The Lumia 1320 (S$459) is Nokia’s more affordably-priced 6-inch phablet and will be available in Singapore from tomorrow at Nokia Stores, Nokia Solution Partners and all three local telcos.

The Nokia Lumia 1320 will be available in four colours – orange, yellow, white, and black.

The Nokia Lumia 1320 will be available in four colours – orange, yellow, white, and black.

The Lumia 1320 packs many of Nokia’s Lumia features into its 6-inch phablet form factor but at a lower price point.

These include imaging features such as Nokia Camera and Nokia Storyteller, global mapping and location services from HERE, and unlimited streaming of ad-free music with Nokia Mix Radio.

A tale of two Nokia Lumia phablets

Both the Nokia Lumia 1520 and Nokia Lumia 1320 ships with Microsoft Office include so users can view and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint files on the move, with up to 7GB of free and secure cloud storage via SkyDrive.

Both phablets have the same 3400mAh integrated battery. This provides up to 21 hours of 3G talk time and almost 100 hours of music playback for the Lumia 1320.

The Lumia 1520 has a 1080p full HD display for its 6-inch screen, and a 20-megapixel PureView camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS). It also records full HD video.

The more affordable Lumia 1320 has a 720p display on its 6-inch screen.

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Samsung GALAXY Note 3 With LTE (Blush Pink) arrives in Singapore

Friday, January 3rd, 2014

Three months after the GALAXY Note 3 phablet was launched in Singapore, Samsung will be selling the Blush Pink version of the GALAXY Note 3 With LTE tomorrow (4 January) at a lowered price of S$998.

Update (22 February, 2014):

The Samsung GALAXY Note 3 with LTE is now available in Rose Gold Black in Singapore at S$998 without line contract.

The phablet will be available at S$998 without line contract, at major consumer electronics stores, telecommunications operators and Samsung Experience Stores.

The Samsung GALAXY Note 3 phablet is available at S$998 at major consumer electronics stores, telecommunications operators and Samsung Experience Stores.

Samsung GALAXY Note 3 With LTE (Blush Pink) arrives in Singapore on Saturday, 4 Jaunary 2014 at S$998.

Samsung GALAXY Note 3 With LTE (Blush Pink) arrives in Singapore on Saturday, 4 Jaunary 2014 at S$998.

Samsung first launched the GALAXY Note 3 back in end September at S$1,048 without contract.

The phablet comes with a 5.7-inch Full HD SUPER AMOLED screen with a soft and stitched and textured back cover.

The GALAXY Note 3 comes with a textured back that resembles leather the appearance and touch-and-feel of leather.

The GALAXY Note 3 comes with a textured back that resembles leather the appearance and touch-and-feel of leather.

The GALAXY Note 3 With LTE comes with enhanced privacy and security protection provided by Samsung KNOX to run and store security-sensitive applications and data.

With the Multi Window, users can toggle seamlessly between applications without first closing the window of the current app or opening a new page for the other app – allowing for enhanced productivity and collaboration across programs.

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Fuji Xerox China room reservation solution for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

The room reservation solution streamlines business processes for Shangri-La by 80 percent and reduces paper by 50 percent.

Overview of the Room Reservation Solution that Fuji Xerox China has rolled out for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.

Overview of the Room Reservation Solution that Fuji Xerox China has rolled out for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.

The room reservation solution has been implemented at the Shangri-La’s 26 hotels in mainland China and 24 hotels in other countries, with an expansion plan that encompasses all other hotels of the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Group, including those that will open in the future.

Utilising Fuji Xerox’s document management software DocuWorks, the room reservation solution’s seamless integration of paper and electronic documents addresses the request of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts to reduce paper usage and improve reservation procedure efficiency.

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POTD: Happy New Year 2014

Wednesday, January 1st, 2014

I was just chatting with an Indian friend who works for an MNC yesterday and I remarked that New Year’s Day must be the most prolifically declared public holiday in the world – even more so than Christmas Day.

As we step into the first day of 2014, here's wishing everyone a great year ahead! Taken with a Nikon D600 with 24-120mm lens, at Suomenlinna, Finland.

As we step into the first day of 2014, here’s wishing everyone a great year ahead! Taken with a Nikon D600 with 24-120mm lens, at Suomenlinna, Finland.

He agreed but duly informed me that in India, it was not a public holiday since the country observes the New Year at different times of the year, depending on the local calendar.

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SingTel boosts mobile data speeds and network capacity in crowded locations

Wednesday, December 11th, 2013

Internet connectivity to be boosted by up to 20 percent through the use of Self Organising Networks (SON) solution and small cells technology.

SingTel - Singapore Telecommunications Limited

SingTel – Singapore Telecommunications Limited

SingTel is progressively rolling a range of network capacity enhancements to provide faster and more consistent data speeds in busy locations such as shopping malls, event and concert venues, and selected commercial and residential buildings.

Self Organising Networks (SON) solution

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