Archive for April 30th, 2013

Synrgic launches Android Uno – Singapore’s first smartphone

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

The Synrgic Uno can be purchased from today online for US$320 (S$400) with free international shipping. The phone is designed and developed in Singapore and manufactured in Korea.

The Synrgic Uno is available from today at US$320 (S$400).

The Synrgic Uno is available from today at US$320 (S$400).

The Android 4 ICS smartphone has a 4.7-inch 16:9 S-IPS LCD (Corning Gorilla Glass) with 1280 x 720 pixels.

Market positioning

Affordably priced at S$400, the Synrgic Uno is positioned more as an entry-level smartphone amongst against the likes of Nokia’s Lumia 520, Sony Xperia L and Samsung GALAXY Express.

Synrgic UnoThe specs are remarkably similar to the LG 4X HD.

It certainly does not have any pretensions to challenge flagship models such as Lumia 920, Xperia Z, HTC One and GALAXY S4.

Synrgic’s stated main markets are therefore Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and China, rather than brand-conscious Singapore.

The Synrgic Uno has an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera (capable of capturing 1080p Full HD video).

Hands on

The Synrgic Uno measures 135 x 71 x 9.5 mm and weighs only 133g with the removable 2,300 mAh Li-Po battery.

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iOS iPhone and iPad get Google Now with Google Search app

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Google Now has been launched on iPhone and iPad. The new feature is available as part of the updated free Google Search app for iOS devices. It is currently already available for free on Android devices with Jelly Bean 4.1 or higher.

Google Now is now available on iPhone and iPad as part of the free Google Search app.

Google Now is now available on iPhone and iPad as part of the free Google Search app.

Google Now aims to provide the user with “the right information at just the right time”.

Helpful cards with information you need are displayed throughout the day, even before you ask for it.

For instance, you could get traffic conditions and alternative routes before leaving for work.

Or get live sports scores for your favourite teams.

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