Archive for the ‘smartphones’ Category
Tuesday, July 31st, 2018
Coming to Singapore in Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue, the OPPO Find X with 8GM RAM + 128GB will be available online and in-stores at a retail price of S$1,199 from 11 August onwards with pre-orders beginning on 1 August.
OPPO launched the Find X at SPRMKT at Robertson Quay in Singapore.
The 8GM RAM + 256GB version (with SuperVOCC flash charge) will be available later for S$1,399.
Hands-on with the new OPPO Find X with its stealthy pop-up cameras.
Key features of the OPPO Find X include the following.
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Tags: Android, Find X, launch, OPPO, prices, Singapore, smartphones, specifications
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Wednesday, July 18th, 2018
The Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) Full View 6″ dual-camera smartphone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 CPU and 5000mAh battery with massive stamina for longer gaming, browsing and calls. Price: S$348.
The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) features a 180g metal body with diamond-cut edges and 2.5D-curved display glass, and is available in two finishes: Deepsea Black and Meteor Silver.
The super high-capacity 5000mAh battery of the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) promises up to 48hrs non-stop use, 42hrs talk time, 28hrs browsing, 199hrs audio playback, and 20hrs video playback.
Its dual rear cameras comprises a 13-megapixel main camera with up to F2.0 aperture, and a 5MP secondary camera for Bokeh effects in Portrait mode.
The mid-tier smartphone ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) with entry-level prices.
The ZenFone Max Pro squeezes a large 6-inch FHD+ Full View display in a body that typically fits only a 5.5” screen.
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2018
Singapore amongst the first in the world to launch the Huawei nova 3i (S$398), featuring the new Kirin 710 chip, and front-facing dual cameras with AI support. Available from 28 July.
Huawei boasts that the nova 3i is currently the only mid-range device that offers front facing dual cameras with AI support, offering a photography experience that rivals what traditional smartphones can offer.
The Huawei nova 3i will be available at all Huawei Concept Stores, local telecommunication operators, selected consumer electronic stores, authorised mobile retailers and selected online marketplaces.
Huawei is selling the nova 3i in Singapore (S$398) in two colours: Iris Black (left) and Black (right).
Huawei customers will also be entitled to a 2-year warranty with any smartphone purchase.
Key features of the Huawei nova 3i include the following.
- Mesmerising gradient featuring a special textured film underneath the glass back that produces a dreamy appearance on the rear.
- Four AI cameras for intelligent photography (Front: 24MP and 2MP, Rear: 16MP and 2MP).
- FullView display at 6.3 inches and FHD+ (2340×1080). The 19.5:9 display covers 85 percent of the color gamut;
- Features the latest EMUI 8.2 and Huawei’s first quad-core Kirin 710 chip, specifically designed for the nova series.
According to Huawei, the nova3i is powered by AI and can recognise over 200 scenarios across eight categories including Blue Sky, Plant and Beach.
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Thursday, May 17th, 2018
The OPPO R15 (S$749) and OPPO R15 Pro (S$899) will be available online and in Singapore stores from 26 May.
The OPPO R15 (center & right) will be available in Nebula Purple and Rouge Red in Singapore while the OPPO R15 Pro (left) will be available in Cosmic Purple and Ruby Red.
OPPO Singapore announced the launch of the OPPO R15 and R15 Pro yesterday at their launch event at Zouk Capital.
Top features of the OPPO R15 series include the following.
- New gradient design on a glass back in Nebula Purple for the OPPO R15 and Cosmic Purple & Ruby Red for the OPPO R15 Pro.
- AI-enhanced camera adopting the Sony IMX519 sensor in dual rear cameras (R15: 16MP+5MP; R15 Pro: 16MP+20MP) offering high quality camera capabilities.
- Super Full Screen with a 6.28-inch bezel-less screen featuring a resolution of 2280 x 1080 and an aspect ratio of 19:9.
- Memory and storage space of 128 GB ROM with 6 GB RAM(DDR4) for both models.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags: Android, launch, OPPO, prices, R15, R15 Pro, Singapore, smartphones
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Thursday, April 19th, 2018
IFA Global Press Conference 2018 is happening this weekend in Rome, Italy. I will be covering this consumer electronics and home appliances showcase, as part of a small group of media the show organisers invited from Singapore.
The media delegation from Singapore is part of an international corp invited by Messe Berlin, the organisers of IFA and this Global Press Conference.
IFA this year will be from 31 August 1 to 5 September, 2018.
As a lead-up to the actual trade show in September, the organisers have gathered some of the key exhibitors and media from around the world in a preview mini-show, featuring product showcases, as well as briefs and presentations on the latest trends on consumer electronics and home appliances.
A day of walking and sightseeing in the ancient city of Rome to get the blood flowing in the veins after the long-haul flight from Singapore. Photo taken with Canon 5DX Mark IV fullframe DSLR.
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Monday, April 2nd, 2018
Pre-orders online for the two new flagship smartphones begin today. The phones will hit the shelves in Singapore from 7 April (Huawei P20 Pro in Twilight will be in stores end-April, 2018). Prices and specifications below.
In Singapore, three colours (Black, Midnight Blue & Pink Gold) will be available for the Huawei P20. There’ll also be three colours (Black, Midnight Blue & Twilight) available for the Huawei P20 Pro.
The two flagship Android smartphones from Huawei was first unveiled in Paris, France last Tuesday.
Singapore is one of the first few countries to launch the new phones.
Below are the prices, colours and availability of the new Huawei P20 series smartphones.
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Tuesday, March 27th, 2018
Huawei has unveiled in Paris, France the new P20 and P20 Pro smartphones. These two new flagship models promise to continue Huawei’s focus on camera prowess in collaboration with Leica.
Update (2 April, 2018):
Singapore is one of the first few countries to launch the new phones. The prices, colours and availability of the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro in Singapore has been released. Read the details here.
The P20 and P20 Pro includes improvements to Huawei’s AI engine for enhanced camera functionality while the P20 Pro features the new Leica triple camera.
Key features of the Huawei P20 series include the following.
- The Huawei P20 Pro features a camera that promises to capture more light and detail with the new Leica triple camera, boasting what the company claims the smartphone industry’s highest pixel count.
- The Huawei P20 features a new Leica dual camera.
- Both includes Master AI which includes AI-driven professional photography settings and Huawei AIS – its AI stabilisation technology.
- Thin bezel, with new colours including a dynamic gradient finish.
- Features Kirin 970 processor with a dedicated NPU and EMUI 8.1 based on Android 8.1 for a premium and smooth user experience.
In addition to the P20 and P20 Pro, Huawei also unveiled the Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS (Race Sport).
Singapore will be one of the first few countries in the world to launch the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro in early April 2018.
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Wednesday, March 14th, 2018
The black Huawei nova 2 lite (S$298) will debut in Singapore at the IT Show on 15 March, while the blue version will be available from end-March 2018.
The nova 2 lite is Huawei’s entry-level Android smartphone, priced at S$298.
The HUAWEI nova 2 lite features an 8-megapixel (MP) front camera with selfie toning flash, as well as a dual-lens rear camera.
Where to buy
The HUAWEI nova 2 lite comes with a 2-year local warranty and is available for sale from 15 March 2018 at the following retail locations:
- IT SHOW 2018: Booths 8139 & 8205.
- All Huawei Concept Stores.
- Telcos: M1, Singtel and StarHub Stores Island-wide.
- E-commerce: Lazada.sg & Qoo10.sg.
- All major consumer electronic stores (Best Denki, Courts, Harvey Norman and Sprint Cass) and all Huawei authorised resellers.
The HUAWEI nova 2 lite introduces Face Unlock – a high-precision facial recognition technology that is powered by an AI algorithm to automatically detect up to 1,024 points on the human face and perform high-accuracy mapping.
This feature lets users unlock their screens in less than 900 milliseconds using facial recognition.
The HUAWEI nova 2 lite also has a party trick for singing enthusiasts – Karaoke Mode.
This feature enables users to hear their own voice when singing into the microphone on their headsets, akin to being in a recording studio.
Considering the entry-level price, the specs looks more like a mid-tier smartphone.
Would be curious to check out its performance level.
More details in the press release below.
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Tags: Android, Huawei, IT Show, IT Show 2018, launch, new arrivals, nova, nova 2 lite, prices, Singapore, smartphones
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Saturday, March 3rd, 2018
Huawei has sent out invitations to the launch on 27 March, 2018 in Paris, France.
Would be interesting to see how Huawei leverages AI in its next flagship Android smartphone.
Huawei’s next flagship Android smartphone in its P-series lineup will be the P20.
The launch in Paris, France will be one month after the MWC 2018 in February.
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Tuesday, February 27th, 2018
The flagship Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are available globally from March 2018 and both will ship with Android 8.0 Oreo. They are expected to hit Singapore shelves from April. In the meantime, consumers can register their interest here. Prices TBA.
Update (21 March, 2018):
Sony Singapore brought in the new Xperia XZ2 & Xperia XZ2 Compact for a special preview before they are officially launched later on in April.
I’ve always been impressed with Sony’s spirit of innovation in the design of their products.
Sony is able to draw upon their in-house expertise in other related fields of business – sensors for camera imaging, displays from their Bravia TVs, quality sound from their audio products, gaming from their PlayStation, and entertainment content from their movie studio.
They were the first to feature the Super Slow Motion video and 3D avatar features and now other major smartphone makers are following suit.
Looking forward to their production models when the new XZ2 & XZ2 Compact hit the shelves in Singapore.
The new Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact flagship Android smartphones from Sony are designed for the enjoyment of entertainment on the devices.
Xperia XZ2 ships with extended 5.7” HDR Full HD+ display, powerful stereo speakers, and a new Dynamic Vibration System to bring content to life.
The Motion Eye camera now has world’s 1st 4K HDR Movie recording in a smartphone and Full HD 960FPS Super slow motion.
The Xperia XZ2 Compact sports an extended 5” HDR Full HD+ display, Motion Eye camera experience and Sony’s AV technologies.
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Tags: Android, flagship, Motion Eye, MWC, MWC 2018, smartphones, Sony, Xperia, XZ2, XZ2 Compact
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