Posts Tagged ‘Android’

New Arrival: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 Hybrid Smartphone/Tablet

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

Galaxy Z Fold2 is the third folding smartphone/tablet hybrid from Samsung, following the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Z Flip. Available in Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze from 18 September, 2020, with pre-orders in early September. Prices TBA.

The latest member of the Galaxy Z line-up: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2.

The latest member of the Galaxy Z line-up: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2.

Samsung first announced the Galaxy Z Fold2 during Galaxy Unpacked 2020 in early August, with a few details on the size of the two Infinity-O displays and the two colour options available.

In “Part 2” of Galaxy Unpacked 2020 today, Samsung has just showcased Galaxy Z Fold2 in full, including detailed product specifications, availability and pre-order dates.

Essentially, the Galaxy Z Fold2 gives the user a convertible smartphone/tablet hybrid – offering the compactness of a smartphone for personal communications usage, and the extended screen real-estate of a tablet should the need arise.

Check out the details of the Galaxy Z Fold2 from the press release below.

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Galaxy Unpacked 2020: Samsung Unveils Note20 & 4 Other Devices

Wednesday, August 5th, 2020

Pre-orders / Registration of Interest for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 begins tomorrow at 10am (Singapore Time). Collection from 17 August. Prices and configurations below.

The five new devices which Samsung unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2020 a moment ago.

The five new devices which Samsung unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2020 a moment ago.

Samsung unveiled five gadgets during Galaxy Unpacked.

Singapore prices below (incl. GST). Note20 covers from S$38S$98.

  1. Galaxy Note20 (256GB)
    • Note20: S$1,398
    • Note20 5G: S$1,548
    • Note20 Ultra 5G: S$1,898
  2. Galaxy Tab
    • Tab S7 (11”, Wi-Fi/LTE): S$998S$1298
    • Tab S7+ (12.4”, Wi-Fi/5G): S$1,598/S$1,798
  3. Galaxy Watch3: S$648S$948
  4. Galaxy Buds Live: S$288
  5. Galaxy Z Fold2: S$TBA

More details below from Samsung on how to pre-order the Note20 in Singapore, as well as promotional bundles.

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New Arrival: Google Pixel 4a [and Pixel 4a (5G) & Pixel 5]

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

Google has launched the Pixel 4a (S$499) which will be available online from 10 September. Pre-orders for the mid-tier smartphone in Singapore begins tomorrow.

The Pixel 4a has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Mobile Platform, Titan M security module for on-device security, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage with an even bigger battery that lasts all day. To the right is a sneak peek at the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5.

The Pixel 4a has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Mobile Platform, Titan M security module for on-device security, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage with an even bigger battery that lasts all day. To the right is a sneak peek at the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5.

The Pixel 4a comes in Just Black with a 5.8-inch bezel-less, OLED display, with a 3.5mm headphone jack, increased storage space of 128GB and 6GB of RAM.

The Google Pixel 4a will ship with the following key features.

  • The same camera features from the Pixel 4 – including Live HDR+ Night Sight with astrophotography, Portrait Mode, and Top Shot.
  • Note that the Pixel 4a will not have the rear telephoto lens in the Pixel 4.
  • A Recorder app which automatically transcribes speech and lets you search across your audio recordings.
  • Longer battery life based on Adaptive Battery that adapts to the way users use their apps, and reduces power to apps that are rarely used.
  • Live Caption for phone calls.

Together with the launch of the Pixel 4a comes the Pixel 4a knit fabric cases, which combine beauty, lightweight protection and recycled materials.

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New Arrival: vivo X50 and X50 Pro 5G with vivo TWS Earphone Neo

Saturday, August 1st, 2020

Vivo will be launching their X50 series flagship smartphones in Singapore on 15 August. Together with the vivo X50 (S$799) and vivo X50 Pro 5G (S$1,099), the vivo TWS Earphone Neo (S$159) will also be launched.

The vivo X50 Pro 5G will be in Singapore in two weeks.

The vivo X50 Pro 5G will be in Singapore in two weeks.

The X50 and X50 Pro 5G feature professional-grade camera technologies for mobile photography.

Stabilisation, night mode, zoom, and portrait technologies in the X50 series smartphones enable users to capture stable and high-quality images and videos in a wide range of scenarios.

X50 Pro 5G has one 32MP front camera and four cameras on the rear (48MP Main, 8MP Super Wide-Angle, 13MP Professional Portrait, and 8MP 5x Telescopic).

X50 Pro’s 5x Telescopic lens also supports 60x Hyper Zoom.

The wireless TWS Earphone Neo has a customised 14.2mm Moving-Coil Unit, promising a more powerful and full-bodied sound, as well as a bio-fiber composite diaphragm to enhance audio details.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Xiaomi Releases Entry-Level Redmi 9 in Singapore

Wednesday, July 8th, 2020

Redmi 9 will be available from July 10 for S$218 (4GB + 64GB), at official Xiaomi stores on Lazada, Shopee and Qoo10, as well as through online and offline stores of Singtel, Authorised Mi Stores and other official offline retailers in Singapore.

Redmi 9 will be available in three color variants: Carbon Grey, Ocean Green, and Sunset Purple

Redmi 9 will be available in three color variants: Carbon Grey, Ocean Green, and Sunset Purple

The entry-level Redmi 9 touts major upgrades from its predecessor, including an all-purpose AI quad-camera set up, 6.53’’ FHD+ Dot Drop display, powerful chipset and edgy design.

Xiaomi boasts that the Redmi 9 is the first entry-level Redmi smartphone to feature an all-purpose quad-camera setup – able to take a quick snap, wide-angle group shot, close-up with details or portrait photos.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Singtel Brings Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro to Singapore

Friday, July 3rd, 2020

Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro will be available in Singapore on July 10 at S$899 for the 8GB+256GB variant.

Priced at S$899, the POCO F2 Pro ships with the Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform offering sustained peak performance, fast processing speeds, and a full-screen viewing experience.

Priced at S$899, the POCO F2 Pro ships with the Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform offering sustained peak performance, fast processing speeds, and a full-screen viewing experience.

Xiaomi is selling the POCO F2 Pro as “the Ultimate Flagship Killer” that’s tailored to tech enthusiasts, prioritising performance over frills.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is currently the most powerful 5G processor on the market.

Fact sheet for the Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro. Click to enlarge.

Fact sheet for the Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro. Click to enlarge.

Paired with a Kryo 585 octa-core chip processor and Adreno 650 GPU, both offer 25% improved performance over their predecessors, promising performance for constantly connected users.

The powerful SoC is complimented with ultra high-speed LPDDR5 RAM and the latest UFS 3.1 storage, fast read-and-write capabilities for smooth operations.

With LiquidCool Technology 2.0, POCO F2 Pro sports the largest vapor chamber available on the market, along with multiple stacks of graphite and graphene.

This solution keeps the device cool, especially the SoC and the surface of the phone, and sustains peak performance even under heavy activity loads.
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New Arrival: Huawei Y6p Entry-level Smartphone In Singapore

Wednesday, May 13th, 2020

The Huawei Y6p (S$218) will be available in Singapore on 16 May. Launch promotions below.

The Huawei Y6p includes a massive 5000mAh battery as well as three rear cameras and storage of 64GB with 4GB RAM.

The Huawei Y6p includes a massive 5000mAh battery as well as three rear cameras and storage of 64GB with 4GB RAM.

The triple camera on the rear includes a 13MP main camera, while the 6.3-inch HUAWEI Dewdrop Display offers an expansive area for enjoying entertainment.

The HUAWEI Y6p is available in two distinct colourways – Phantom Purple, and Midnight Black.

More details on the Huawei Y6p below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Xperia 10 II Mid-Range Smartphone (S$569)

Monday, May 11th, 2020

The Xperia 10 II (S$569) will be available in Singapore from 1 June. Pre-orders are open from today until then, with free S$119 headphones for those who pre-order on Lazada.

The Sony Xperia 10 II is available in Black, Grey, Mint and Blue.

The Sony Xperia 10 II is available in Black, Grey, Mint and Blue.

With water resistance and 21:9 Wide 6-inch OLED display with video image optimisation, Sony boasts that the Xperia 10 II is a super mid-range phone offering the ultimate entertainment experience.

The Xperia 10 II sports a triple-lens camera with improved colour handling and new Night mode.

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New Arrival: Samsung Galaxy A31 & Galaxy A11 In Singapore

Wednesday, May 6th, 2020

Samsung’s latest additions to the mid-tier Galaxy A series offer high quality cameras, larger screen displays, and powerful batteries. Price and availability below.

The Galaxy A31 is available in Prism Crush Black and Prism Crush Blue while the Galaxy A11 is available in Black and Blue.

The Galaxy A31 is available in Prism Crush Black and Prism Crush Blue while the Galaxy A11 is available in Black and Blue.

Both the mid-tier Samsung Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A11 offer enhanced user features including a large 6.4-inch Infinity display for an immersive viewing experience, a range of cameras that allow you to capture all the moments that matter, as well as a long-lasting battery that will keep up with you throughout the day.

Details about the Samsung Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A11 below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 128GB Wi-Fi Tablet

Thursday, April 30th, 2020

The new and affordable Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 128GB Wi-Fi features a redesigned S Pen for note taking and creating, and a generous display for enhanced entertainment. Available in Singapore from 2 May at S$598. Promotions below.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 128GB Wi-Fi aims to help consumers capture ideas, create, stay organised and multitask effectively.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 128GB Wi-Fi aims to help consumers capture ideas, create, stay organised and multitask effectively.

Designed for students and young professionals, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 128GB Wi-Fi sports a generous screen space, a thin and compact body, along with an S Pen included in the box.

The updated S Pen serves as a note-taking and multitasking assistant for the tablet, snapping magnetically onto the right side of the tablet, or to the optional Book Cover.

The new S Pen features a refreshed design to make it as practical and comfortable to use as a traditional pen.

The S Pen, with its improved pen latency and 0.7mm pen tip, offer precision for note-taking and drawing.

Smart and intuitive features include Screen Write and Smart Select.

Screen Write enables you to take a full-screen screenshot and jot down ideas that can be saved or shared with colleagues.

Smart Select allows you to select, clip and collect whatever content you want.

Users can capture animation and Smart Select can turn this into a GIF for easy sharing with friends and on social media.

More details below from the press release.

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