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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
LG has launched its latest flagship smartphone in Singapore. You can purchase additional modules that can be plugged into the phone to enhance its music, camera handling and other functionalities.
Update (4 April, 2016):
The LG G5 will be available in Singapore on 16 April, 2016, retailing at S$988.

The LG G5 (S$988) comes in titan, pink and gold colours, and will be available at all M1, Singtel, StarHub and authorized LG Mobile retailers.
The LG G5 (S$988) itself comes in a sleek, metal uni-body featuring a Slide-out Battery that can be replaced by other plug-in modules.
The new LG G5 with the LG 360 CAM (left) and B&O headphones (right).
These plug-in modules include the LG CAM Plus (a camera grip with battery and control buttons) and LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O PLAY (a DAC adaptor).
LG Friends “bundles”
- Rolling Bot module: S$498 (S$398).
- LG 360 VR + LG 360 CAM: S$946 (S$590).
- LG CAM Plus + LG Hi-Fi Plus: S$456 (S$274)
Promotional prices in brackets.
The LG G5 will also work with a collection of companion devices – called LG Friends – that includes the LG 360 VR (a VR goggle), the LG 360 CAM (a 360-degree camera) and the LG Rolling Bot (a BB-8-like rolling robot with a camera onboard).
As part of a special promotion, the G5’s battery charging kit, which comprises an extra battery and charger, worth S$168, will be included with every purchase while stocks last.
Key technical specifications for the LG G5 below. (more…)
Tags:Android, flagship, G5, launch, LG, LG G5, prices, RWS, Singapore, smartphones, USS
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
Brother has launched in Singapore 3 new mono laser printers and 2 new Multi-Function Centres for business. Available in Singapore now. Prices below.

Summary of the key features for the two new Multi-Function Centres. Click to enlarge.
The five new models are targeted at high print volume office environments.
The new family is the first mono laser range by Brother to print at up to 50 pages per minute (ppm).
Brother Singapore launched the new devices at Suntec Singapore. Prices below.
- HL-L5100DN: S$588
- HL-L6200DW: S$788
- HL-L6400DW: S$888
- MFC-L5700DN: S$888
- MFC-L6900DW: S$1,388
This is also the first Brother mono laser series to feature a new heavy duty Automatic Document Feeder with an 80-sheet capacity, a 60% improvement over the previous series.

Summary of the key features for the three new mono laser printers. Click to enlarge.
Maximum input capacity has improved by 150% to a maximum paper input of 2,650 pages, another ‘first’, while the dual CIS supports 100 images per minute (ipm) scanner is another new introduction.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:Brother, laser, launch, MFC, mono, multi-function, prices, printers, Singapore, Suntec
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Thursday, March 17th, 2016
Fans of the movie can order a film-themed menu at the DC Comics Super Heroes Cafe from today, and purchase a limited edition MyStamp Collection from 24 March. Prices below.

The action adventure movie – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice opens in Singapore on 24 March, 2016.
The collaboration between Singapore Post and Warner Bros. Consumer Products will see the launch of a limited edition MyStamp Collection in conjunction with the Singapore premiere of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Superman’s Pasta Crevettes Carbonara (S$28.90++). Fettuccine Pasta | Poached Organic Egg | Mentaiko Cream | Red Prawns | Ikura | Parmigiano Shaved.
A specially designed menu will also be launched at the DC COMICS SUPER HEROES CAFE.
Batman’s Truffle Pasta (S$26.90++). Squid Ink Linguine | Alba Truffle Sauce | Sauteed Garlic White Shrimp Tall | Arugula Salad | Parmigiano Shaved.
Fans may also win movie tickets through contests from SingPost and DC COMICS SUPER HEROES CAFE.
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Tags:Batman, Batman v Superman, Dawn of Justice, DC Comics, DC Comics Super Heroes Cafe, events, film, Food, lifestyle, movies, promotions, Singapore, SingPost, Superman, tasting, Wonder Woman
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Wednesday, March 16th, 2016
Parallels has launched the Parallels Power Bundle, a new software pack that offers great savings to the users who buy or upgrade to Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac. Prices & software list below.

Parallels Power Bundle
This online-only offer starts from US$49.99 for users who upgrade from a previous version of Parallels Desktop, and from US$79.99 for new users.
The Power Bundle will offer the following seven popular apps at no additional cost together with Parallels Desktop for Mac:
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Tags:Apps, Kaspersky, Macs, Parallels, PDF, promotions, software
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Friday, March 11th, 2016
Customers who sign up for or renew their StarHub 4G plans, can enjoy the new 3GB data upsize at promotional monthly rate of only $3. Usual monthly rate of $6 will apply for customers who sign up from 1 April.
* Singtel fired the first shot in the data-upsize price war, followed by M1.

StarHub joins the data price war between the telcos. Click to enlarge.
The table above is a summary of the various StarHub’s plan and how they can be enhanced by the 3GB-for-$3 promotion.
StarHub is giving IT Show 2016 a miss
Unlike M1, MyRepublic and Singtel, StarHub is not participating in IT Show 2016.
It is instead having a parallel online promotion from 10 – 18 March at www.starhub.com/big-sale.
Consumers can look for deals such as S$200 phone discounts with free delivery and free six-month subscription to multi-service HomeHub Go and selected broadband plans.
Customers who prefer physical stores, can visit any of StarHub’s 48 retail outlets across the island.
With the new offer, subscribers of StarHub’s “4G 3” plan can enjoy 6GB data bundle at a slightly increased monthly subscription rate of S$45.90.
Previously, a “4G 6” subscription plan would have set consumers back S$102.90 every month, although the plan does offer more local talktime and SMS.
StarHub will reach out to customers who signed up for one of these StarHub 4G plans on 10 March and offer them this data upsize option.
From tomorrow, customers can sign up for this offer at any of the 48 StarHub retail outlets across the island.
The promotional flyers for StarHub’s online sale are attached below.
StarHub Online Store exclusive: Sign up for any StarHub service online and stand a chance to win one of ten 55” Samsung Curved Televisions worth $3,199 each.
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Tags:IT Show, IT Show 2016, StarHub
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Thursday, March 10th, 2016
Following Singtel’s announcement of its DataX2 offer yesterday, M1 also offers Upsized Data for its postpaid customers at S$5.90; as well as two new SIM-only plans, and increased data for the existing SIM-only plans. StarHub is expected to follow suit with their data-upsize offer.

M1 offers Upsized Data for its postpaid subscribers. Upsized Data is available only at point of new line sign-up or re-contract on eligible Data Bundled mobile plans with 2-year handset contract. For Upsized Data sign-ups from 10 to 31 March 2016, the Upsized Data bundle will be available for use and billed from 1 April 2016. Click to enlarge.
Here’s a summary of M1’s promotions:
- Two new SIM-only plans – mySIM+ 15 and mySIM+ 20.
- Data bundles enhanced for current SIM-only plans of up to 20GB.
- S$5.90 Upsized Data gives smartphone plan users up to 12GB extra.
M1, which introduced its SIM-only plans last July, is adding two new SIM-only plans – the mySIM+ 15 and mySIM+ 20.
The S$20 per month mySIM+ 20 comes with a data bundle of 4GB, 150 minutes of calls and 800 SMS/MMS.
For S$15, the mySIM+ 15 offers 1GB data, 100 minutes of calls and 600 SMS/MMS.
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Tags:data, M1, mySIM, postpaid, promotions, SIM only, telcos, Upsized Data
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2016
The offer by the telco doubles the postpaid subscriber’s data for a flat fee of S$5.90. Those currently on high data plans benefits the greatest.
* Here are offers from M1 & StarHub which followed closely after.

Applicable to new and re-contracting customers on eligible Mobile Combo Plans upon signing a two-year device agreement. Minimum subscription period of 24 months applies. Click to enlarge. For more information on DataX2, visit www.singtel.com/datax2.
In conjunction with the opening of IT Show 2016, Singtel will launch DataX2, a new add-on that offers customers double their mobile data allowance for a flat fee of S$5.90 a month.
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Tags:data, IT Show, IT Show 2016, promotions, SingTel, telcos
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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016
ASUS has launched in Singapore its two latest Android smartphones. Both the ZenFone Zoom (S$659, sold exclusively with StarHub) and the ZenFone Max (S$249) will be available in Singapore from 10 March. Specs & StarHub price plans below.

“Our customers are discovering creative ways to express themselves with their smartphone cameras and photography apps, from capturing candid moments to sharing selfies and images with family and friends. We are happy to partner ASUS to exclusively bring in the ZenFone Zoom which will be welcome by many photography enthusiasts,” said Wang Li-Na, Head of Product & Marketing, StarHub. On the right is Benson Lin, Corporate VP, ASUS.
The two new smartphones from ASUS are targeted at different types of consumers looking for different strengths in their handsets.
I tried out the ASUS ZenFone Zoom a few weeks prior to its launch in Singapore and the 3x optical zoom in the camera certainly gives it the advantage over regular smartphones relying on digital zoom.
ASUS ZenFone Zoom for the photography enthusiast
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Tags:Android, Asus, availability, launch, prices, Singapore, smartphones, ZenFone, ZenFone Max, ZenFone Zoom
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Thursday, February 25th, 2016
Singtel Music customers can subscribe at either S$7.90/month with a 12-month contract or S$9.90/month with no contract.

Singtel Music subscribers will enjoy unlimited free-data music streaming and downloading, and ad-free listening from either a Spotify, KKBOX or AMPed premium music account, plus 13 of Singapore’s radio stations via MeRadio.
Singtel has launched Singtel Music, offering customers in Singapore music from popular providers like Spotify, KKBOX, AMPed and MeRadio, with zero local data charges.
Singtel launched its new Music service at 1-Altitude in Singapore together with its partners.
Customers can add Singtel Music to their mobile plan for a fee to get a premium account from either Spotify, KKBOX, or AMPed which allows them to stream millions of songs without touching their data allowance.
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Tags:AMPed, data, entertainment, KKBOX, lifestyle, MediaCorp, MeRadio, music, SingTel, Spotify, streaming
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Monday, February 22nd, 2016
Samsung Electronics unveiled the new Galaxy S7 (S$998), Galaxy S7 edge (S$1,098) Android smartphones, as well as the Gear 360 camera (S$TBA).

From left: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung Gear 360 and Samsung Galaxy S7.
The Galaxy S7 & S7 edge offers “a refined design, more advanced camera, streamlined software functionality and unparalleled connectivity to a galaxy of products, services, and experiences”.
Price and availability
The Galaxy S7 4G+ and Galaxy S7 edge 4G+, both with built-in memory of 32GB will be available from 12 March 2016 at recommended retail price of S$998 and S$1,098 respectively.
Both devices will be available in Black Onyx, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium.
The Samsung Gear 360 is a 360-degree camera that lets consumers easily create, view and share their favorite experiences through video and still image content.
Gear 360 is designed for travel, festive gatherings and activities to capture an all-encompassing visual experience to create their own virtual reality content to enjoy through the Gear VR.
Pre-orders and registration of interest for the Galaxy S7 4G+ and S7 edge 4G+ will commence from 26 February 2016, 10am at all Samsung Experience Stores and telecommunication operators.
Preview in Singapore (at the HortPark) of the new Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge and Gear 360 just after their unveiling at Samsung Unpacked 2016.
All successful pre-order customers will receive complimentary Samsung Gear VR worth $148 on 11 March 2016.
More details from the press releases about the new devices can be found below.
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Tags:brief, cameras, events, Gear, Gear 360, HortPark, S7, s7 edge, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, unveil
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