Archive for the ‘Software’ Category
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
Samsung has launched the GALAXY W. The Android 2.3.5 smartphone will be available this month at S$498 (incl GST, excl line contract).
Update (6 January 2012): The GALAXY W will be available for purchase in Singapore starting from 7 January.
Samsung GALAXY W, available this month at S$498.
The GALAXY W was one of three smartphones (GALAXY Nexus, GALAXY W and Omnia W) launched in Singapore together with two new tablets (GALAXY Tab 7.7 and GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus).
Priced at roughly half the price of the top-of-the-line GALAXY Nexus, the GALAXY W is targeted at those seeking a balance between style and performance, without burning too big a hole in the pocket.
It has the same price tag as the Samsung Omnia W, which was launched together with the GALAXY W.
Powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor, the GALAXY W weighs 114.7 grams.
Value-added features include Samsung’s Social Hub, Samsung Apps, Polaris Office, and Android Market.
Here are the main technical specifications of the GALAXY W.
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Tags:Android, Gingerbread, launch, Samsung, Singapore, smartphone
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Thursday, January 5th, 2012
The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus tablet from Samsung will be available in Singapore in January 2012 at S$768 (incl GST).
Update (6 January 2012): The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus will be available for purchase in Singapore starting from 7 January.
The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus tablet from Samsung will be available in Singapore in January 2012 at S$768 (incl GST).
The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus is finally arriving in Singapore, although a display unit was still not available yet during the Samsung launch event at Clarke Quay. It is already available in Malaysia.
Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus
The 7” tablet weights 345g and is 9.96mm thin. It is slightly smaller than its S$898 cousin – the GALAXY Tab 7.7.
Like its predecessor, it offers voice and video call support, without the need for a headset, allowing users to catch up with friends and family from anywhere.
Samsung is pitching this tablet as a portable tablet which not only fits in a lady’s handbag or a man’s clutch bag, but also doubles up as a backup phone.
If you don’t fancy holding up the tablet to the ear when making calls, use it with a pair of earphones or Bluetooth headset.
Here are the main technical specifications of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus tablet.
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Tags:Android, Galaxy, Honeycomb, launch, Samsung, Tab 7.0 Plus, tablets
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Samsung and Google introduced the GALAXY Nexus today, the world’s first smartphone to feature Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a Super AMOLED display.
The GALAXY Nexus will be available in February 2012 at S$948 (incl GST, excl line).
Samsung GALAXY Nexus, available in February 2012 at S$948 (incl GST, excl line).
I had a quick hands-on on the sleek looking smartphone. It felt really responsive and fast.
I was looking for glitches and bugs since it’s the first phone to feature the latest iteration of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
The GALAXY Nexus is the world's first Android 4.0 smartphone.
However, the phone didn’t miss a beat, even though I tried to load it with as many applications as I could on multi-tasking.
But then it’s only a short hands-on, so the verdict is still out.
First announced in November 2011, Samsung launched the GALAXY Nexus in Singapore as part of a line-up of 2 new tablets and 3 new smartphones to usher in the year.
The smartphone features a 4.65” HD Super AMOLED display at 720p resolution and a fast 1.2GHz dual core processor to take advantage of its enhanced multitasking capabilities.
A user interface has been redesigned with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Wi-Fi hotspot and NFC support, as well as a full web browsing experience
Designed to provide a “pure Google” experience, GALAXY Nexus will be the first to receive software upgrades and new applications as soon as they become available.
Here are the main technical specifications of the sleek smartphone.
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Tags:Android, Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, Samsung, smartphone
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Samsung ushered in the new year in Singapore with a slew of new products. Two new tablets (GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus and GALAXY Tab 7.7) and three new smartphones (GALAXY Nexus, GALAXY W, Omnia W) will be available in the first two months of 2012.
Update (6 January 2012): The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus, GALAXY W and Omnia W will be available for purchase in Singapore starting from 7 January.
Here are the prices and availability.
Samsung launched five new mobile devices in Singapore today at Aquanova in Clarke Quay. The prices listed above includes GST but excludes line contract.
Tags:Android, Galaxy, launch, Mango, Omnia, Samsung, smartphone, tablets, Windows Phone 7
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Friday, December 30th, 2011
This free WD TV Remote app from Western Digital turns an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android compatible mobile device into an advanced feature remote control for the WD TV Live or WD TV Live Hub.
WD TV Remote app has all the features of the standard WD TV remote control, plus additional advanced features.
The WD TV Remote app allows users to more easily navigate the wide variety of digital media WD TV users enjoy on their television.
The WD TV Remote app is already available for free download at the Apple iTunes Store. It will become available on the Android Market soon.Android devices must have OS 2.1 or higher and iPhones, iPad or iPod touch must have OS 4.0 or later.
Users must own a WD TV Live with firmware release version 1.05.18 or WD TV Live Hub updated with firmware release version 3.01.19.
This includes media from leading entertainment services like Vimeo, Dailymotion, TuneIn Radio, Deezer, Facebook and YouTube, to personal video, photos or music.
The new WD TV Remote app provides all the features of the standard WD TV remote control along with several advanced features.
A gesture pad helps users to navigate menu screens and services with intuitive touch gestures.
QWERTY keyboard support for text entry and search functionality is also included.
Western Digital WD TV Live wireless streaming media player
A favorites screen provides quick access to entertainment services on the WD TV.
Tags:Android, Apps, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, smartphone, tablets
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Monday, December 26th, 2011
It’s Boxing Day and a day of recovery from the Christmas celebrations. Check out the Angry Birds game apps from Rovio Entertainment for the PlayBook in BlackBerry App World, now available for US$4.99 each.
PlayBook owners registered in Singapore can buy the apps at S$4.99 each.
Play Angry Birds from Rovio Entertainment on the BlackBerry PlayBook.
The popular game/series from Rovio – Angry Birds, Angry Birds Rio and Angry Birds Seasons are now available on the BlackBerry PlayBook.
Angry Birds
Angry Birds on BlackBerry PlayBook
The survival of the Angry Birds is at stake. Dish out revenge on the green pigs who stole the Birds’ eggs. Use the unique destructive powers of the Angry Birds to lay waste to the pigs’ fortified castles. Angry Birds features hours of gameplay, challenging physics-based castle demolition, and lots of replay value. Each of the 288 levels requires logic, skill, and brute force to crush the enemy.
Angry Birds Rio
Angry Birds Rio on BlackBerry PlayBook
What happens when everybody’s favourite fierce fowl get caged and shipped to Rio? They get very angry! In Angry Birds Rio, the original Angry Birds are kidnapped and taken to the magical city of Rio de Janeiro, where they eventually escape their captors and set out to to save their friends, Blu and Jewel – two rare macaws and the stars of the hit motion picture, Rio. Angry Birds Rio will pair the physics-based gameplay of the original game with unique twists based on the film.
Angry Birds Seasons
Angry Birds Seasons Rio on BlackBerry PlayBook
It was a dark and stormy night … but that won’t stop the Angry Birds! Pursue the pigs through 30 levels filled with pumpkin patches, exploding jack-o-lanterns, and creepy skeletons, lit by a full moon and eerie lantern light. You’ll get some unexpected help from a BRAND NEW BIRD – he starts out small, but don’t let his looks fool you! Complete all the levels to find some special tricks and treats!
Tags:Angry Birds, BlackBerry, games, Playbook, RIM, tablets
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Sunday, December 18th, 2011
This US$1.99 app is for fans of Lionel Messi. All funds collected with the application will be used to support charity projects embraced by the Leo Messi Foundation.
BlackBerry smartphone app "Training with Messi", US$1.99 from App World.
This is the official game of Leo Messi and is available for download from BlackBerry App World.
It is released by Fundacion Leo Messi and can be played on BlackBerry smartphones.
Train with Leo Messi, complete rewarding achievements and share everything with friends through Facebook and Twitter.
The best ranked player will get a chance to visit and meet Leo Messi face to face during an event organised by the Leo Messi Foundation.
Tags:Apps, BlackBerry, Messi, RIM, smartphone
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Friday, December 16th, 2011
Update version 2.1 of the free Twitter app by Research In Motion (RIM) is now available in BlackBerry App World, incorporating multi-account support and sharing via BBM.
Update v2.1 of Twitter app for BlackBerry smartphones features multi-user support.
The Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones v2.1 app is available for users running BlackBerry OS v5.0 and up.
Multi-account support integration with Social Feeds is available for users running BlackBerry 6 OS and up.
The updates include:
Easily share Tweets with BBM Contacts and Groups
Multi-Account Support – Have up to five accounts on your Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones app. Switch between accounts and cross-post Tweets and Retweets from one account to another without switching the current account view.
Enhanced “Share with BBM” functionality – Easily share Tweets with BBM Contacts and Groups.
View multiple Twitter accounts in a single timeline – View a stream of Tweets from up to five Twitter accounts in the Social Feeds timeline, or opt to filter individual Twitter accounts.
Post a Tweet to multiple Twitter Accounts – Publish a Tweet to one or more Twitter accounts simultaneously using Social Feeds.
Tags:Apps, BlackBerry, RIM, smartphone, Twitter
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Thursday, December 15th, 2011
The Prada Phone by LG 3.0 will be available for pre-order (prices TBD) in January 2012. Those who purchase the phone through the pre-order will receive a Prada-branded accessory with their phone.
Prada Phone by LG 3.0
Styled with Prada’s clean and sharp design philosophy, the handset features a full glossy touchscreen to the front and Prada’s signature Saffiano pattern at the rear, all finished in classic black.
Slim and sleek at only 8.5mm
An exclusive Grey and Black themed user-interface has been created in collaboration with Prada.
Using LG’s signature Floating Mass Technology, the phone will be extremely thin at only 8.5mm.
The phone will come with LG’s NOVA high brightness display, one of the biggest and brightest screen at 4.3inch and capable of displaying at 800-nit.
The Prada Phone by LG 3.0 will ship with Android 2.3 Gingerbread with 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich available via and update.
Dual-band WIFI will enable high-speed mobile surfing.
Here are the main tech specs for the PRADA phone by LG 3.0:
| Operating System |
Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread
(with update to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Processor |
1.0 GHz Dual-Core/Dual-Channel/Dual Memory |
| Display |
4.3″ WVGA (800 x 480) NOVA Plus (800 nits) |
| Dimensions |
127.5 x 69 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera |
Rear: 8.0MP with Auto Focus & LED
Front: 1.3MP
Video: 1080p recording |
| Connectivity |
Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, HDMI/MHL, NFC, A-GPS |
| Network |
HSPA+ 21Mbps |
| Memory |
Up to 8GB internal + micro SD |
| Battery |
1540 mAh Lithium-ion |
Tags:Android, Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich, LG, PRADA, smartphone
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Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
Ready for a white Christmas? Check out the white Bold 9900 when it becomes available this Saturday.
Pure white BlackBerry 9900 from Research In Motion
The Pure White BlackBerry Bold 9900 was launched today and will become available in Singapore on 17th of December, Saturday – from all RIM’s authorized partners.
Sporting a brushed stainless steel frame, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone yet at only 10.5mm, and the first to include built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communications).
It is powered by BlackBerry 7.
The white BlackBerry Bold 9900 joins a slew of smartphones introducing white versions for this Christmas. Many of these have a white backing with dark front face.
The pure white BlackBerry Bold 9900 will be white throughout.
Since the popularity of the white iPhone from Apple, white versions of other smartphones have become something of a special edition.
I remember when the black BlackBerry Bold 9900 was initially launched in 18 August 2011, one of the questions asked whether there would be a white version.
Francois Mahieu (left), Head of Product Management for RIM in Asia Pacific with the black Bold 9900.
Mr Francois Mahieu, head of product management for Research In Motion (RIM) in the Asia Pacific had mentioned during the launch party that there were no plans at that time to sell a white version, although it could be considered.
So RIM does respond to popular market demand – which is a good thing.
Tags:9900, BlackBerry, Bold, RIM, smartphone, white
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