Archive for August 16th, 2012

Joanne-Marie Sim kicks off Season 2 of SingTel TGIS

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

SingTel has launched the second season of TGIS –  the popular lifestyle series on YouTube. At the moment, the plan is to have 12 bi-weekly episodes hosted by Joanne-Marie Sim, the svelte host from Season 1.

Joanne-Marie Sim, returning host of SingTel TGIS Season 2.

Joanne-Marie Sim, returning host of SingTel TGIS Season 2.

With a new look for its second season, TGIS aims to entertain and educate young Singaporean adults on infotainment news with local and international flavor.

TGIS kicked off its second season on August 8, 2012 with a National Day special episode, featuring popular Singaporean artists and personalities like Hossan Leong, Tay Kewei, Ginette Chittick and Alvelyn Alko.

Joanne-Marie Sim with Tay Kewei, Singaporean singer-songwriter on SingTel TGIS.

Joanne-Marie Sim with Tay Kewei, Singaporean singer-songwriter on SingTel TGIS.

They were being interviewed by Joanne-Marie Sim, who was voted Singapore’s next social media star during last year’s SingTel Facebook casting call.

On the show, they shared their views on what it means to be Singaporean and also their fields of work.

Upcoming episodes will include uncovering some of Singapore’s emerging technology and entertainment talents.

TGIS features things Singaporeans are passionate about and helps viewers make sense of the world of gadgets, social media and technology.

“With Season 2, SingTel continues to give viewers a fresh perspective on the latest technologies and gadgets, and how they can enhance their everyday lives,” said Miguel Bernas, SingTel’s Director of Digital Marketing.

In addition to an exciting line-up of personalities and stories, viewers will be able to shape the episodes for Season Two in the coming weeks.

Through SingTel’s YouTube page, they can provide comments to influence how the episodes will play out.

The second episode of TGIS will go live on August 29, 2012.

New Android app: CanonSGLens

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

The Android version of the free CanonSGLens app is now available on Google Play.

The free CanonSGLens app is now available on both iOS and Android.

The free CanonSGLens app is now available on both iOS and Android.

The Android app features detailed lens specifications of all 66 Canon EF and EF-S lenses sold in Singapore with a unique interactive simulator that allows users to compare the field of view of two camera-lens combinations.

CanonSGLens Android app on Google Play.

CanonSGLens Android app on Google Play.

It also contains interactive educational content about depth of field and exposure, which is useful for DSLR users, whether they are beginners, amateurs or professionals.

The CanonSGLens for Android app now comes with 7 new lenses for users to test out. It is compatible with smartphones and tablets running Android 2.1 and up.

Canon Singapore first launched the CanonSGLens app for DSLR users as an iOS app on 22 December 2011.

Based on monthly averages, the app has been in the top 50 downloads for iPads and top 100 downloads for iPhones in the Photo and Video category.

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