The Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ will hit Singapore shelves on 16 March, with pre-orders commencing from this Thursday on 1 March, 12pm. Local prices & availability below.
Hands on the new Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9+ flagship Android smartphones in Singapore.
Pre-orders can be placed with M1, Singtel, StarHub Samsung Store Online, Samsung Experience Stores, Lazada Singapore, as well as major consumer electronics & IT stores (Best Denki, Courts, GAin City, Hachi, Harvey Norman & Newstead) and their websites.
Recommended retail prices in Singapore below.
Galaxy S9 (64GB): S$1,198
Galaxy S9+ (64GB): S$1,348
Galaxy S9+ (256GB): S$1,498
Only the Midnight Black, Coral Blue and Lilac Purple colours are available in Singapore.
Hot off the oven – first looks at the new Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9+ flagship Android smartphones in Singapore.
Those who purchase a Galaxy S9 or S9+ will get a free Samsung Concierge Care Pack worth S$128 and trade-in an eligible device for up to S$610, under the Samsung Trade Up programme that was announced in conjunction with the launch.
Samsung unveils Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ with Super Slow-mo video, dual-aperture low light camera and AR Emoji. Available from 16 March, 2018 in select markets in 4 colour choices – Midnight Black, Titanium Gray, Coral Blue and a new hue, Lilac Purple. Prices & availability below.
Hands on the new Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9+ flagship Android smartphones in Singapore.
The new Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9+ flagship Android smartphones.
For the US, the direct purchase price from Samsung of a SIM-free Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will cost US$719.99 and US$839.99 respectively – local pricing for other countries are yet to be revealed.
Key specs of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Click on image to enlarge.
HMD Global has announced four new Android smartphones (Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, new Nokia 6, and Nokia 1); and reloaded the iconic Nokia 8110 in 4G. Prices and availability below.
The five new phones introduced by Nokia: Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, new Nokia 6, Nokia 1, reloaded Nokia 8100 with 4G.
The reloaded Nokia 8110 will ship with 4G connectivity, apps including Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Search, Facebook and Twitter, and the return of the slider phone.
Prices and availability
All prices are global average retail prices and exclude taxes and subsidies.
Nokia 8 Sirocco
(€749, early April).
Nokia 7 Plus
(€399, early April).
New Nokia 6
(€279, May).
Nokia 1
(US$85, early April).
Nokia 8110
(€79, May).
* Xpress-on covers for Nokia 1 are sold separately and are available from US$7.99 in Azure, Grey, Yellow and Pink.
Three of the four new Nokia Android smartphones will join the Android One family – the Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and the new Nokia 6.
With a pure Android installation, these phones avoid unnecessary UI changes or hidden processes that eat up battery life or slow them down.
Each of the new phones comes with a limited number of pre-installed apps so that users will get more storage space.
By shipping with Android Oreo out of the box, the phones will have the latest features, including Picture-in-Picture for multitasking, Android Instant Apps to discover and run apps with minimal friction, 60 new emojis and battery-maximising features like limiting background app use.
These phones will be updated over time with the latest AI powered innovations and security patches from Google.
Below are more details from the press release about the five new Nokia phones.
The mid-range “dual selfie” camera smartphone will hit Singapore shelves on 26 February. The S$598 Xperia XA2 Ultra are available in Black, Blue or Gold.
Sony first announced the Xperia XA2 Ultra at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2018.
Engineered specifically for selfies, the Xperia XA2 Ultra ships with two front cameras: a 16MP camera with Optical Image Stabilisation, and a 8MP 120° super wide-angle camera.
Together with the Smart Selfie Flash, the cameras promises clear shots regardless of lighting or environment and accomodate more friends and and the surrounding into selfies.
An optional accessory for the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra is the Style Cover Stand that comes in Black or Grey.
The rear camera has 23 megapixels, and a large 1/2.3” Exmor RSTM for mobile sensor that is capable of ISO 12800 sensitivity for better low-light photography.
Huawei showcases driverless Porsche Panamera driven by the Mate 10 Pro, leveraging the smartphone’s powerful computer chip and AI (Artificial Intelligence) engine.
Huawei boasts that it is the first mobile device manufacturer in the world to use an AI-powered smartphone to drive a car.
The aim of the “RoadReader” project is to push the boundaries of Huawei’s object recognition technology and put the learning capabilities, speed and performance of its AI-powered devices to the test.
The AI engine in the Huawei Mate 10 Pro transforms the Porsche Panamera into a driverless vehicle that does not just see, but also understands its surroundings.
This transparent LifeProof NËXT phone case boasts six layers of protection in a sleek package to keep your iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone 7 Plus safe from drops, dirt and snow.
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NËXT protects from drops up to 2 meters, carries an IP-5X rating for blocking dirt and dust and keeps snow out.
This transparent LifeProof NËXT phone case boasts six layers of protection in a sleek package to keep your iPhone 8 or iPhone 7 safe from drops, dirt and snow.
A big Thank You to all of you who participated in this first tech4xmas2017 giveaway. The LifeProof NEXT phone case goes to @maplrn. Congratulations!
For the other participants, not to worry – there are more phone cases coming up for grabs. In fact, I have started the next tech4xmas2017 giveaway over at @tech4teaReviews. So hop over and try your luck.
You might just win yourself a LifeProof NEXT phone case for iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone 7 Plus – for yourself or for a friend as a X’mas present! So see you over at @tech4teaReviews!
To try your luck, do the following:
1. Follow @tech4tea Instagram account.
2. Comment on this Instagram post (ON INSTAGRAM) by typing one of the three things that this NËXT phone case protects your iPhone from.
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The two-piece outer shell of the LifeProof NËXT phone case wraps securely around the iphone 8 or iPhone 7 and offers maximum durability and drop defence.
tech4xmas 2017 Giveaway
I have one LifeProof NËXT phone case (black) to giveaway on Instagram here.
The giveaway ends on Monday (13 November) and I will pick one participant to receive the phone case free.
Instructions on how to participate (takes less than a minute) are on the Instagram post itself (and above).
So go score yourself or your loved one a LifeProof NËXT phone case for a X’mas present.
Good Luck!
A raised bevel bolsters drop and touchscreen protection while the display is left uncovered for direct access to the glass.
A clear outer layer prevents scuffs, scrapes and scratches and an inner lining seals the case and phone from dirt.
An audio-transparent mesh covers the speakers to block dust and debris while audio flows freely.
NËXT protects from drops up to 2 meters, carries an IP-5X rating for blocking dirt and dust and keeps snow out.
The new Huawei Mate 10 Series is based on the Kirin 970 AI mobile chipset; and comprises the 5.9-inch Mate 10 (S$888), 6-inch Mate 10 Pro, & Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10. Full pricing & availability to be announced on 26 October, 2017. Pre-order and registration of interest information below.
Update (26 October, 2017):
Huawei launched its Mate 10 series of Android smartphones in Singapore this evening.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro (left) is slightly longer while the Mate 10 (right) is broader. The Mate 10 Pro does not have a home button, a headphone jack nor an external memory card slot.
Prices & availability for Singapore were released.
Huawei Mate 10: S$888
Mocha Brown, Black (28 Oct)
Huawei Mate 10 Pro: S$1,098
Mocha Brown (11 Nov), Midnight Blue (25 Nov)
Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10: S$2,298
Diamond Black (24 Nov)
The Kirin 970 in the Mate 10 Series was unveiled during IFA Berlin last month and is Huawei’s first AI (artificial intelligence) mobile chipset.
The new phones will sport Huawei’s EMUI 8.0 user-interface and new Leica dual camera technology.
From now till 17 October, 2017, visit the free public exhibition at Raffles City (Level 1) showcasing homegrown talents, including local photographers, illustrators, artistes & influencers.
Filmmaker Daniel Yun briefing the media on the digital art on display at the “Joy in everyday art” exhibition.
Contributors include filmmaker Daniel Yun, comic artist and illustrator Sonny Liew, illustration collective Band of Doodlers, photographer Kevin Ou, influencer Melissa Koh, and student artist Jeremy Sim.
The artwork were created using Samsung’s Galaxy Note8 to inject fun into moments of daily life.
In conjunction with “Joy in everyday art”, Samsung will host a doodling workshop for students from Pathlight School to inspire them to express themselves creatively.
Recently announced at IFA 2017, Sony Mobile is launching the Xperia XZ1 (S$898), Xperia XZ1 Compact (S$668) & Xperia XA1 Plus (S$498) in Singapore on 7 Oct, 2017.
5.2-inch Sony Xperia XZ1 Android 8.0 Oreo smartphone. S$898, 3D scanning, 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera for predictive photos & super slow motion videos, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB memory, front-facing stereo speakers, 2700mAh battery. 2 colours: White Silver, Black.
All three Android smartphones can be pre-ordered from now to 6 October.
The 5.2-inch Xperia XZ1 and 4.6-inch XperiaXZ1 Compact are top tier smartphones and will be among the first smartphones in the world to ship with Andoid 8.0 Oreo.
The Xperia XZ Premium remains the Xperia flagship in Sony’s smartphone product line.
Media preview for the new Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact & Xperia XA1 Plus Android smartphones in Singapore. In the photo, Sony Mobile staff is doing a 3D scan of the model’s head using the new Xperia XZ1.
The two phones will feature continue the Motion Eye camera for capturing detail and super slow motion video, as well as a new capability to capture 3D scans of faces and objects.
