Posts Tagged ‘Android 4’
Monday, February 16th, 2015
The ASUS Fonepad 8 is one of the largest and most affordable phablet on the market. At only S$299, it provides you with all the features and functionality that you need out of a tablet/phone combo.

ASUS designed the Fonepad series with affordability in mind. The Fonepad 6 and Fonepad 7 were released in 2013, while the Fonepad 8 were launched in late 2014.
The dual-SIM gives you much needed flexibility especially when you’re travelling and wants to slot in a cheap local SIM, but still wants to remain contactable on your regular number.
Two features which impressed me was the dual-SIM capability and long battery life of the ASUS Fonepad 8 phablet.
It is easy to slot in/out the two micro-SIM cards as both slots are in a special compartment on the left side of the phablet, along with the microSD card slot, that allows you to expand the 8 or 16GB internal storage of the Fonepad 8 by up to another 64GB.

Top right corner of the Fonepad 8.
The phone supports 3G for both SIM cards but not 4G/LTE.
I found usage of dual SIM straightforward like in other dual-SIM Android phones.
The internal, non-removable 4,000mAh battery provided long hours of usage without worry of running dry.
Even with intense usage and video viewing, the Fonepad 8 easily lasted an entire day and then some.
On my more typical day, there was usually at least 20-30 percent battery left at the end of the day.

Fonepad 8 is available in four colours—black, white, red and gold. White and gold models include white bezels, while the black and red models feature a black fascia. Out of the box, the pre-loaded ZenUI color scheme matches the device’s back cover color, which is plastic and features a non-slip diamond-pattern coating.
ASUS rates the battery life to 14.2 hours of Wi-Fi Web browsing, 12 hours of HD video playback, and 21 hours of 3G talk time.
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Tags:Android, Android 4, Asus, Fonepad, Fonepad 8, KitKat, mobile, phablets, reviews, smartphones, tablets
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Saturday, November 1st, 2014
As a pioneer of 2-in-1 mobile devices, ASUS offers with the PadFone S the portability of the smartphone and the larger screen of a tablet by selling both at the price of one device.

Two colours are available for the ASUS PadFone S – Dark Ruby (shown above) and Pure White. Photo: ASUS Singapore.
The PadFone S was launched in Singapore on 14 October, 2014 together with 11 other new mobile and computing products.
The PadFone S is a 5-inch Android smartphone that comes with a PadFone S Station.

The PadFone S I reviewed was the Pure White version. Normal retail price: S$449.
You can use the PadFone S on its own like any smartphone or you can slot it into the back of the PadFone S Station and use the combination as an 8.9-inch tablet, leveraging the larger backlit Super IPS display of the Station.
PadFone S Promotions
The PadFone S retails for S$449 normally but until 2 November, you can purchase it at S$399 and receive a 1-year Screen Replacement Warranty free.
There is also a Facebook contest by ASUS Singapore with a PadFone S up for grabs.
Simply Like, Post, Tag and Share by 4 November.
You can’t use the PadFone S Station on its own though, because it is simply a dumb display with no computer processors within.
Actually, the Station has more – it also includes a 4990mAh Li-Polymer (non-removable) battery to provide the larger energy demands of powering a larger display.
The larger battery can also be used to charge the PadFone S to extend its battery life from 22 hours talk-time (3G) to 64 hours.
The combined PadFone S in the Station felt a little bit hefty though, at a combined weight of 664g.
My view:
I found the ASUS PadFone S provided me with the portability of a smartphone and – only when I need it – a truely larger display and usability of a tablet –> all at the price of a single device (or less).
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Tags:accessories, Android, Android 4, Apps, Asus, KitKat, PadFone, PadFone S, phablets, prices, promotions, reviews, Singapore, smartphones, tablets, ZenUI
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Monday, October 6th, 2014
The Android smartphone is targeted at first-time users looking for essential features and usability. Available in Singapore at S$148 from 11 October, 2014.

The Samsung GALAXY YOUNG 2 weighs 108g and measures 109.8 x 59.9 x 11.8mm. It is available in Iris Charcoal and White.
Powered by a 1GHz Single Core Processor, the GALAXY YOUNG 2 features a long lasting 1,300mAh battery, 3.2-megapixel camera and a 3.5” touch screen HVGA (320 x 480) TFT LCD display with 262K colours..
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Tags:Android, Android 4, availability, budget, Galaxy, KitKat, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, YOUNG 2
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Wednesday, September 24th, 2014
The new ASUS MeMo Pad 8 (S$499) and Fonepad 8 (S$299) tablets feature the next generation 64-bit Intel Atom ‘Moorefield’ quad-core processor and ASUS ZenUI interface. Avaialble in Singapore from 10 October, 2014.

Both the ASUS MeMo Pad 8 (Left, S$499) and Fonepad 8 (Right, S$299) run Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and ASUS ZenUI interface, which features more than 200 software tweaks over previous ASUS interfaces.
The interface sports a new visual design with modern ‘flat’ icons, customisable vivid colour themes that match the tablets’ colour, as well as a cleaner layout that clearly presents all necessary information at one glance.

Despite its larger display, the ASUS Fonepad 8 has almost the same width as the previous generation 7-inch Fonepad.
Weighing at just 299g, ASUS boasts that the 8-inch MeMO Pad 8 (ME581CL) is the world’s lightest 8-inch tablet with Long-Term Evolution (LTE).
It features the next generation 64-bit Intel Atom Z3560 1.8GHz quad-core processor, and ultra-fast connectivity with 802.11ac Wi-Fi and wireless Near-Field Communications (NFC).
The ASUS Fonepad 8 (FE380CG) delivers powerful mobility with the next generation 64-bit Intel Atom Z3530 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 3G phone functions.
With its narrow bezel measuring just 5.06mm and a 72.2% screen-to-body ratio, ASUS claims that the 8-inch ASUS Fonepad 8 has the largest viewing area for any 8-inch phablet in the market.
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Tags:Android, Android 4, Android 4.4, Asus, Atom, dual SIM, Fonepad, Intel, KitKat, LTE, MeMO Pad, Moorefield, tablets, ZenUI
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Wednesday, August 6th, 2014
The Samsung GALAXY Tab 4 (7”) LTE will be available from 9 August in Classic White at an RRP of S$368.

Designed with the family in mind, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 4 (7.0”) LTE offers entertainment options for the family in a sleek and lightweight package.
The Samsung GALAXY Tab 4 (7.0”) LTE now comes with Samsung Kids Mode, a safe service that makes learning fun for children.
Kids Mode is purely designed for not only building a safe, fun and educational experience for children but also giving parents the information and control they wanted.
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Tags:Android, Android 4, Galaxy, KitKat, Samsung, tablets
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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014
The 5-inch Android HTC One (E8) will be available in Singapore from Saturday, 26 July with SingTel, StarHub, M1 and selected retailers. RRP for 16GB HTC One (E8): S$658.

The HTC One (E8) will be available in Polar White, Electric Crimson and Misty Gray.
The HTC Dot View case for the HTC One (E8) will be available in Grey at S$59.
The HTC One (E8) weighs 145g and measures 146.42 x 70.67 x 9.85 mm.
It is essentially the plastic version of HTC’s flagship HTC One (M8), with a different rear camera and other slight differences.
The smartphone ships with Motion Launch, HTC BoomSound, 5-megapixel front camera and 13MP rear camera. Both cameras support full 1080p HD video recording.
Powered by a 2,600mAh battery, the HTC One (E8) has 2GB RAM and 16GB onboard memory with expandable microSD storage capacity up to 128GB..
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Tags:Android, Android 4, Android 4.4, available, HTC, HTC One, HTC One (E8), prices, Singapore, smartphones
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Saturday, May 3rd, 2014
The large Android Xperia T2 Ultra (S$598) and Xperia T2 Ultra dual (S$548) phablets sport large 6-inch HD (720×1280) displays and is now available in Singapore from Sony Stores and Sony Centres.
Prices are without contracts.

Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T2 Ultra dual
Both phablets ship with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) and runs on a Snapdragon Quad-core 1.4 GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of on board storage, with a Micro SD slot expandable up to 32GB.
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Tags:Android, Android 4, Android 4.3, Jelly Bean, launch, phablets, Singapore, smartphones, Sony, T2, tablets, ULTRA, Xperia
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Friday, April 4th, 2014
Pre-ordered units can be collected on 11 April, Friday, as the new Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE (S$1,068 without contract) hits Singapore shelves from 12 April, Saturday onwards.
Update (11 April, 2014):
Fans who successfully pre-ordered the Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE (32GB) collected their brand new devices from M1, SingTel, StarHub and Samsung Experience Stores today.
Photos here.

Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE hits Singapore on 11 April 2014.
The GALAXY S5 LTE (32GB) will be available in shimmery WHITE and charcoal BLACK at all telecommunication operators, major consumer electronics stores and Samsung Experience Stores.
The Samsung Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit will also be compatible with the following GALAXY devices: GALAXY S4 With LTE, GALAXY S4 With LTE+, GALAXY Note 3 With LTE, GALAXY GRAND 2 LTE, GALAXY GRAND 2, GALAXY S III, GALAXY S III LTE, GALAXY Note II LTE, GALAXY S4 mini With LTE, GALAXY S4 ACTIVE With LTE, GALAXY MEGA, GALAXY MEGA With LTE, GALAXY S4 zoom With LTE, GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition, GALAXY Tab PRO (10.1” Display), GALAXY Tab PRO (8.4” Display), GALAXY Note PRO (12.2” Display).
Consumers who had registered their interest or pre-ordered can collect their devices from their respective mobile operators and Samsung Experience Stores from 11 April 2014, Friday.
Consumers who have not registered their interest or pre-ordered will be able to purchase the GALAXY S5 LTE from the mobile operators and Samsung Experience Stores from 12 April 2014, Saturday.
The GALAXY S5 LTE is compatible with a range of Samsung wearable devices and accessories.
These will be available at the launch of GALAXY S5 LTE.
- Gear 2 (available in charcoal BLACK and gold BROWN) – S$398
- Gear 2 Neo (available in charcoal BLACK, mocha GRAY and wild ORANGE) – S$298
- Gear Fit (available in charcoal BLACK) – S$268
- S View Cover (available in Black, White, Rose Gold, Pink, Green ) – S$78
- Flip Wallet (available in Black, White, Rose Gold, Pink, Green) – S$58
Tags:Android, Android 4, Android 4.4, availability, Galaxy, Gear, KitKat, launch, pre-order, S5, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, smartwatches
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Friday, March 28th, 2014
Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users can easily and securely shop password-free online on the new smartphone using its new fingerprint authentication feature, with millions of merchants that accept PayPal.

Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users will be able to shop more securely and simply with the fingerprint authentication feature on the new smartphone.
The collaboration between Samsung and PayPal enables Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users to be the first to be able to login and shop at any merchant that accepts PayPal on mobile and in-stores using only their fingerprint as authentication.
“We are very excited to partner PayPal to provide consumers with a seamless and secure experience in online shopping and payments on our new Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE,” said Irene Ng, Vice President, Marketing, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.
The new secure, biometric feature means GALAXY S5 LTE users will no longer need to remember passwords or login details across millions of PayPal merchants.
PayPal will be the first global payment company to support Samsung’s mobile fingerprint authentication technology.
PayPal provides a secure wallet in the cloud and doesn’t store personal information on the device.
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Tags:Android, Android 4, Android 4.4, fingerprint, Galaxy, KitKat, launch, PayPal, S5, Samsung, security, shopping, Singapore, smartphones
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Thursday, March 27th, 2014
Samsung Singapore has just announced the launch of the GALAXY S5 LTE smartphone, as well as the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit smartwatches.
These are available for pre-order from tomorrow (prices below) with delivery expected over the next few weeks (exact dates yet to be announced).

From left: Samsung Gear Fit (S$268); GALAXY S5 LTE (S$1,068); Gear 2 Neo (S$298); Gear 2 (S$398).
The GALAXY S5 smartphone and Gear smartwatches were unveiled globally at MWC in Barcelona back in end February with worldwide availability in some 150 countries expected on 11 April.
Samsung |
RRP (SGD) |
GALAXY S5 LTE |
S$1,068 |
S View Cover |
S$78 |
Flip Wallet |
S$58 |
Gear 2 |
S$398 |
Gear 2 Neo |
S$298 |
Gear Fit |
S$268 |
Samsung Singapore brought in the hardware in mid-March for a media preview.
Check out the first look for these new devices here.
They have just been launched in Singapore this evening with pre-orders beginning tomorrow (28 March).
Pre-order / Registration of interest
Registration of interest with SingTel, StarHub and M1 for the Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE will start on 28 March 2014, 1200 hours.
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Tags:Android, Android 4, Android 4.4, Capella, Galaxy, Gear, KitKat, launch, S5, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, smartwatches
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