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Tuesday, October 16th, 2018
Huawei has unveiled its Mate 20 Series of Android smartphones in London. The Mate 20 (S$998) and Mate 20 Pro (S$1,348) will be in Singapore from 27 October.
The Huawei Mate 20 Series. The Huawei Mate 20 X will not be available in Singapore.
The HUAWEI Mate 20 Series offers On-Device AI and ships with Dual-NPU, Leica Triple Camera with Leica Ultra Wide Angle Lens, HUAWEI SuperCharge supporting high-speed charging of up to 40W and Wireless Reverse Charging.
“With the rapid growth of game developers and many popular game titles, the social gaming industry is becoming increasingly competitive. Having the best technology is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge,” said Rex Ng, Chief Executive Officer of 6waves.
To mark its debut, customers can head down to Causeway Point on 27 October and receive a premium gift set (worth up to S$470) with every purchase of the HUAWEI Mate 20 or Mate20 Pro.
Huawei also announced two new wearables: Huawei Watch GT and Huawei Band 3 Pro.
Porsche Design and Huawei Consumer Business Group also unveiled the new Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS Series smartphone today, the fourth handset in the collaboration.
Prices & availability of the various Mate 20 Series models from Huawei.
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Wednesday, October 10th, 2018
Google Pixel 3 (S$1,249) and Pixel 3 XL (S$1,399) Android smartphones will be available from 1 November through the Google Store online, as well as local telcos Singtel and StarHub. Pixel Stand is priced at S$119.
Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL launched in Singapore.
Google promises a “more helpful, thoughtful and enjoyable experience” on the new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
The Pixel comes in two sizes, the 5.5” Pixel 3 and the 6.3” Pixel 3 XL.
Martin Geh, Managing Director, APAC Hardware Partnerships, Google, at the launch of the Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL in Singapore.
Both phones will come in three colours – Just Black, Clearly White and a new colour, Not Pink.
Both have the exact same feature set and comes with a USB-C Digital to 3.5 mm headphone adapter and Pixel USB-C earbuds in the box.
More details below from the press release.
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2018
The Honor 8X budget smartphone from Huawei is being officially launched in Singapore today. Highlights include an aurora glass body and thin bottom border using innovative chip-on-film (COF) technology.
In Singapore, the Honor 8X is now available through authorized resellers and official online store at Lazada for S$348.
The Honor 8X features a 6.5-inch FullView display with 91% screen-to-body ratio and a 2.5D double texture aurora glass body with a grating effect.
The 6.5-inch Notch Full-View Display 2.0 has a 19.5:9 ratio in a 5.5-inch long and 7.8 mm thick body.
At launch, the Honor 8X will be available in Black and Blue, with the Red color available at a later date.
The aspect ratio is close to the 21:9 ratio used in cinemas.
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
Oppo Singapore has launched the R17 (S$699) and R17 Pro (S$999) Android smartphones in Singapore, the first market outside China to launch the R17 series following the Shanghai launch earlier this year.
The new Oppo R-series smartphones is specially designed for night shooting, aided by AI.
The OPPO R17 6GB+128GB will be available in Singapore on 6th October at S$699.
The R17 Pro 8GB+128GB with SuperVOOC is priced at S$999.
Pre-order will begin on 3rd November 2018 and it will be available from 10th November 2018.
More details below from the press release.
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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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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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