Archive for the ‘Phones’ Category
Saturday, May 2nd, 2020
Looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Thrill her with the latest and the bestest OnePlus 8. Pre-order online on Lazada (via LazMall) with promotion bundle. Prices below.
Early birds in Singapore can pre-order online on Lazada (exclusively) until 7 May, with a pre-order gift bundle.
Launched online on 14 April, the 5G-capable OnePlus 8 was launched alongside the slightly bigger and heftier OnePlus 8 Pro.
Lazada Exclusive With OnePlus 8
Early birds in Singapore can pre-order online on Lazada (exclusively) until 7 May, with a pre-order gift bundle.
After that, the two phones can be purchased exclusively from Lazada for another two weeks from 8 May.
Pre-orders on the official OnePlus store on Lazada (via LazMall) will receive the following limited edition items (worth S$149):
- Cyan Bumper Case
- Nylon Bumper Case
- Bullets Wireless Z Earphones
The OnePlus 8 ships with the top end Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and is capable of taking high quality photos with the four cameras onboard.
The rear cameras comprise a 48-megapixel main camera with the formidable Sony IMX586 sensor, a 2-MP macro lens and a 16-MP ultra wide angle lens.
There is no optical zoom.
The front camera is the 16-MP camera with Sony IMX471 sensor with electronic image stabiliser.
I love the Interstellar Glow design on the back of the OnePlus 8, with iridescent, changing colours.
This is exclusive to the OnePlus 8, while the Glacial Green and Onyx Black are also available for the OnePlus 8 Pro.
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Tags:launch, Lazada, LazMall, Mother's Day, Mother’s Day 2020, OnePlus, OPPO, preorders, prices, promotions, Singapore, specs
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Friday, May 1st, 2020
Xiaomi’s online global launch unveils the three new phones and an Mi Smart Standing Fan 1C. Available in Singapore from 18 May. Prices and promotions below.
Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available in three colours: Interstellar Grey, Tropical Green, and Glacier White.
The new phones will be available for pre-orders (11-17 May) and sale (18 May onwards) on Xiaomi’s online LazMall Flagship Store and authorised Mi Stores in Singapore.
Singapore Prices (18 May)
- Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6GB/64GB: S$369
- 6GB/128GB: S$399
- Redmi Note 9
- Mi Note 10 Lite
- 6GB/64GB: S$499
- 8GB/128GB: S$549
Those who pre-order (11-17 May) on Xiaomi’s LazMall store will receive various complementary gifts.
Pre-orders for Redmi Note 9 Pro will come with a complimentary Mi Fan Festival Bundle set.
Every pre-order of the Redmi Note 9 will come with a complimentary Mi Fan Festival Xiaomi Doll.
Pre-orders of the Mi Note 10 Lite will come with a complimentary Mi Fan Festival Gift set.
More details about the phones from the press release below.
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Monday, March 23rd, 2020
The mid-tier smartphone with quad cameras will be available in Singapore from 27 March at S$299, with promotional flash sales price at S$249.
The Redmi Note 9S will be available in three colours – Interstellar Grey , Aurora Blue and Glacier White.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 9S globally via an online stream from the company’s headquarters in China.
The Redmi Note 9S is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, which consists of an octa-core CPU with a 2.3GHz maximum clock speed, Adreno 618 GPU and 8nm process technology.
Xiaomi also launched a series of ecosystem products.The Mi Smart Compact Projector (S$699) will be available from Authorised Mi Stores and via Lazada for shoppers in Singapore starting from 20 April.
The user experience is bolstered through its AI technology and power-efficiency improvements.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Android, launch, Lazada, Note, phablets, prices, projectors, Redmi, Singapore, smartphones, stream, Xiaomi
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Friday, March 13th, 2020
Oppo has launched in Singapore its first 5G smartphone – the Find X2 Pro SG. The flagship is accompanied by the the launch of Reno3 series comprising Reno3 and Reno3 Pro phones. Prices & promotions below.
The Oppo Find X2 Pro 5G (in this photo) and Reno3 will be available in Singapore from 28 March, while Reno3 Pro will arrive on 10 April.
The Find X2 series was first introduced on 6 March at Oppo’s global online launch event.
The Find X2 Pro 5G comes in Black (Ceramic) and Orange (Vegan Leather) with 12BG RAM and 512GB ROM and is priced at S$1,699.
“OPPO is dedicated to delivering the best products to enhance the lives of our users. With the Find X2 Pro we are looking to provide users with a holistic 5G experience that we believe will set a new standard for flagship smartphones,” shared Mr Moon Yue, CEO, OPPO Singapore.
The phone will be available for pre-order from Saturday, 14 March to 27 March on OPPO’s Shopee Flagship Store and at all OPPO Concept Stores.
The phone will be available island wide from Saturday, 28 March at Singtel, Starhub and M1 stores, OPPO Concept Stores, OPPO Shopee and Lazada Flagship Stores and is covered by OPPO’s international warranty.
Customers who pre-order the Find X2 will receive a NESCAFE Dolce Gusto Lumio Coffee Machine worth S$219, a pair of OPPO Enco Free Headphones worth S$189.
The Reno3 will be available in Midnight Black and Sky White with 8GB RAM and 128 ROM and will be priced at S$499.
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Tags:5G, Find, launch, OPPO, Reno, Reno3, Singapore, smartphones
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Thursday, March 12th, 2020
The Huawei Mate Xs will hit the shelves in Singapore from 21 March, 2020 at S$3,788.
The HUAWEI Mate Xs runs on EMUI10.0.1, an Android Open Source Project-based operating system which offers enhanced performance, improved security and better mobile customization.
HUAWEI’s 5G foldable Mate Xs builds on its predecessor Mate X with a more powerful SoC and unique mechanical hinge design.
“We are thrilled to launch the HUAWEI Mate Xs in Singapore. It is the ultimate product of Huawei’s mission to present an unparalleled user experience with powerful 5G connectivity and cutting edge design,” said Phil Xu, Managing Director of Huawei Consumer Business Group Singapore.
The HUAWEI Mate Xs in Interstellar Blue will be available in all Huawei Concept stores, selected M1 and StarHub shops; consumer electronic stores and official online stores with Lazada and Shopee.
Customers are get 1-year warranty coverage that comes with a one-time screen replacement at 50% fees waived within the first year from date of purchase. Terms and conditions apply.
Purchasers will also receive a free HUAWEI envelope leather case worth S$238 and a pair of HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 worth S$238 with every purchase of the HUAWEI Mate Xs, while stocks last.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Android, foldable, Huawei, launch, Mate, prices, Singapore, smartphones, Xs
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020
The 48-megapixel, 4200mAh Huawei nova 7i will be available for pre-order in Singapore from 5 March and hit Singapore on 14 March. RRP: S$388.
The Huawei nova 7i Android smartphone is available in Singapore in Midnight Black and Sakura Pink.
The Huawei nova 7i is equipped with a quad-camera system that supports Handheld Night Mode.
The camera system includes a 48MP Main Camera, an 8MP Ultra Wide Angle Lens, a 2MP Macro Lens and a 2MP Bokeh Lens.
Key technical specifications of the Huawei nova 7i Android smartphone.
Equipped with a 6.4-inch FHD+ Punch FullView Display and a big screen-to-body ratio of 90.6%, the Huawei nova 7i has a 16MP front camera on the upper left corner for selfies.
The Huawei nova 7i also features a side-mounted fingerprint power button for faster unlock.
The Huawei nova 7i has a large 4200mAh battery and Kirin 810 chipset.
With 40W Huawei SuperCharge support, the device can be charged up to 70% in 30 minutes.
Huawei AppGallery, the world’s third largest app store, is pre-installed on all Huawei mobile devices including the latest Huawei nova 7i.
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Tags:Android, Huawei, nova, Singapore, smartphone
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Tuesday, February 11th, 2020
The global event in San Francisco unveiled the Galaxy S20, S20+ & S20 Ultra flagship smartphones, as well as the Galaxy Z Flip foldable smartphone and the Galaxy Buds+. Price & availability below.
Hands on the new Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip. The Galaxy S20 will be available in Cosmic Gray, Cloud Blue and Cloud Pink. The Galaxy S20+ will be available in Cosmic Gray, Cosmic Black and Cloud Blue. The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G will be available in Cosmic Gray and Cosmic Black.
The Galaxy Z Flip will be available in Singapore from 14 February 2020, Friday, from 8am on local telecommunication operators’ (M1, Singtel and StarHub) online stores and the Samsung Online Store, with a recommended retail price of S$1,998 (including GST).
The Galaxy Z Flip will be available in Mirror Purple and Mirror Black.
A black or silver leather cover for the Flip is available at S$118.
Singapore will be the first market in Southeast Asia to launch the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (left), the first in a new Galaxy Z lineup of foldable smartphones. For now, the Galaxy Fold (right) is not part of the new Galaxy Z product line.
Pre-Order / Registration of interest for the Galaxy S20 (128GB), Galaxy S20+ (128GB) and Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (128GB) will commence from 12 February 2020, Wednesday, from 1pm.
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Tags:Android, Galaxy, launch, prices, S20, S20 Ultra, Samsung, smartphones, unpacked
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Wednesday, January 1st, 2020
It’s 2020. Happy New Year! あけましておめでとうございます!
This photo was taken at the entrance of Mousehole, a little town near Penzance that’s famous for its Christmas & New Year lights. Photo taken with Google Pixel 4 XL Android phone.
Best Wishes for the New Year.
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Tags:Google, holidays, Johor, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Malaysia 2018, New Year, photography, photos, Pixel, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 4 XL, potd, travel, vacation
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Wednesday, December 25th, 2019
Here’s wishing everyone who celebrates Christmas a very Blessed Christmas!
Merry Christmas from the Blue Drawing Rooms in St Michael’s Mount in Marazion. Queen Victoria & Prince Albert (in the 18th Century) as well as Queen Elizabeth II & the Duke of Edinburgh in 2013 were in this room when they visited.
May peace and love be with you always!
* The two photos were taken with a Google Pixel 4 XL mobile phone. (more…)
Tags:Christmas, Cornwall, Goolge, greetings, holidays, London, Penzance, Pixel, Pixel 4 XL, St Michael’s Mount, UK
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Tuesday, December 10th, 2019
Google has begun providing Pixel users with functionality improvements through what they call Pixel feature drops. The first one has just arrived.
These features are already rolling out and will hit all Pixel phones (Pixel 2, 3, 3a, 4) in the coming weeks. To get them, you have to update to the latest version of Android and go to the PlayStore to start downloading the updated apps.
The Pixel feature drop is in addition to automatic updates that Google currently already provide for fixes and minor improvements.
This first feature drop includes a new way to capture portraits, easier Duo calls and automatic call screening (for those in the US).
So for Singaporeans, what’s new with the new Google Assistant in English?
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Tags:Android, assistant, Google, Pixel, upgrades
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