Archive for the ‘Announce’ Category
Wednesday, December 6th, 2017
Prime members can get unlimited free shipping on millions of local and international items, unlimited access to popular movies and TV shows on Prime Video and video game benefits with Twitch Prime. Prices & launch promotions below.
Tens of millions of members in 16 countries (including Singapore) already enjoy the best of Amazon with Prime. Click on infographic to enlarge.
Prime is Amazon’s popular membership program that provides exclusive access to benefits such as fast shipping, streaming and gaming.
“We want to make the lives of customers living in Singapore better every day. Customers in Singapore have been enjoying ultra-fast delivery with Prime Now since July, and now, the introduction of Amazon Prime will take their shopping experience to the next level. Now with an even wider selection of international items available for unlimited free international shipping, along with unlimited access to Prime Video and Twitch Prime, this membership is designed to offer the best of Amazon. And this is just the beginning. We will keep making Prime better, adding even more selection and benefits,” said Jamil Ghani, Vice President Amazon Prime International.
This week, Singapore customers will be able to enjoy Prime benefits including exclusive access to free two-hour delivery on orders over S$40 with tens of thousands of items and unlimited free international shipping on orders above S$60 on more than 5 million items from Amazon US – all available in the Prime Now App.
Plus, Prime members in Singapore will enjoy unlimited access to popular and award-winning Amazon Prime Originals like the highly-anticipated second season of The Grand Tour premiering December 8, as well as other shows, movies and more on Prime Video.
They will also enjoy access to gaming benefits with Twitch Prime, at no additional cost.
Amazon Prime in Singapore will be available for S$8.99 per month; however, for a limited time, customers can sign up for S$2.99 per month.
Everyone can try Prime by signing up for a free 30-day trial at www.amazon.com.sg.
More details below from the press release about Prime membership benefits in Singapore.
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Tags:Amazon, Amazon Prime, launch, prices, shopping, Singapore, TV
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017
Singapore doctors launch healthcare mobile platform to put patients’ needs at the center of an ecosystem that spans a range of services from cradle to grave – literally.
The MaNaDr platform is a holistic healthcare ecosystem that connects patients, families, and friends, to a trusted network of doctors and other healthcare providers.
“Besides using the mobile app to make healthcare affordable and more accessible, MaNaDr’s market differentiation is to provide a holistic suite of services at an affordable price, in the most convenient manner possible. Over time, we want to build a whole online community of doctors, patients, and other health and medical related services. Such a community will validate a doctor’s expertise, share patient experience, for example, and recommend the brand and type of medication and other lifestyle products that are effective. This ecosystem will be built on trust, which is a crucial success factor,” said Dr Siaw Tung Yeng, Founder & CEO, MaNaDr Mobile Health.
These providers include major pharmaceutical companies and key paramedical service providers such as Amgen, MundiPharma, OmniMed Healthcare (HomeCare), QuestLab etc.
Soft launched slightly more than a year ago, the concept has gained traction with the enrollment of 500 private clinics and 600 doctors (general practitioners, dentists & specialists) in Singapore and Australia serving a million patients through its MaNaDr app.
The growing patient database will enable big data analytics that empower doctors to track a patient’s condition to offer pre-emptive and pro-active healthcare.
MaNaDr mobile healthcare platform is owned by Mobile Health Pte Ltd (“Mobile Health”), a company set up by a group of Singapore doctors to harness the power of technology to make life-long, healthcare more affordable and accessible to all.
MaNaDr has secured over S$10 million seed funding and is in talks with several large funds and investors for Series funding.
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Tags:Android, Apps, healthcare, iOS, launch, MaNaDr, MedTech, Mobile Health, Singapore, software, startup
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Tuesday, October 17th, 2017
The new Huawei Mate 10 Series is based on the Kirin 970 AI mobile chipset; and comprises the 5.9-inch Mate 10 (S$888), 6-inch Mate 10 Pro, & Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10. Full pricing & availability to be announced on 26 October, 2017. Pre-order and registration of interest information below.
Update (26 October, 2017):
Huawei launched its Mate 10 series of Android smartphones in Singapore this evening.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro (left) is slightly longer while the Mate 10 (right) is broader. The Mate 10 Pro does not have a home button, a headphone jack nor an external memory card slot.
Prices & availability for Singapore were released.
- Huawei Mate 10: S$888
- Mocha Brown, Black (28 Oct)
- Huawei Mate 10 Pro: S$1,098
- Mocha Brown (11 Nov), Midnight Blue (25 Nov)
- Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10: S$2,298
The Kirin 970 in the Mate 10 Series was unveiled during IFA Berlin last month and is Huawei’s first AI (artificial intelligence) mobile chipset.
The new phones will sport Huawei’s EMUI 8.0 user-interface and new Leica dual camera technology.
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Tags:AI, Android, Huawei, Leica, Mate 10, Munich, Porsche Design, Singapore, smartphones
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Monday, October 16th, 2017
Get free 20GB mobile plan from today till 31 December, 2017 and then decide whether you want to continue with Circles.Life.
With the success of initiatives such as the 20 GB for S$20 data plus option and today’s unveiling of Circles Switch, Circles.Life is confident of hitting their local market share target of three to five percent 2 years earlier than expected.
Circles.Life is offering the SIM-only trial in the region’s first “try-before-you-buy” telco business model.
From now till the end of the year, you can get a taste of the Circles.Life experience for free before deciding to buy a full plan from the company – all using your existing number.
“Since our launch last year, we have been single-mindedly focused on customer empowerment. In March, we shook the market with our 20 GB for $20 data upgrade plan (20/20 plan) which made bountiful data available to the customer at affordable prices. We are ready to challenge the status quo again and invite others still not on Circles.Life,” said Rameez Ansar, co-founder and director of Circles.Life.
Circles Switch offers customers a free SIM-only line stocked with 20 GB monthly local data, 100 minutes of talktime and 20 SMS messages.
There are no hidden costs – no delivery charges, no registration fees nor SIM card costs.
This new service is targeted at customers who are about to end their contracts, who don’t want to be tied to lock-in contracts and want to surf, post, game and stream on the move without constantly worrying about busting their monthly data caps or the inflexibility of contracts.
Circles Switch provides an inkling of how the company’s new “try before you buy” business model may be rolled out in the future.
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Tags:Circles Switch, Circles.Life, data, Indonesia, Jakarta, mobile data, mobility, Singapore
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Sunday, October 15th, 2017
The new PowerShot G1 X Mark III compact camera offers DSLR-like features such as APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF. Price & availability TBA.
A first in a Canon compact camera, the PowerShot G1 X Mark III is equipped with the Canon-developed Dual Pixel CMOS AF, allowing the camera to achieve unparalleled high-speed AF.
The PowerShot G1 X Mark III is the first Canon compact camera equipped with Dual Pixel CMOS AF and an APS-C sized CMOS sensor.
It has the largest imaging sensor in its Canon’s compact camera lineup, and is equipped with the latest DIGIC 7 image processor.
Designed with a 24-72mm (35mm film equivalent) f/2.8– f/5.6 IS lens with 3x optical zoom, the camera is capable of capturing a wide range of subjects and achieving shallow depth of field.
Main specifications of the new Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III compact prosumer camera. Click on image to enlarge.
Featuring a vari-angle touch panel packed in a durable and compact body, the PowerShot G1 X Mark III also boasts of a high resolution EVF (Electronic View Finder) of 2.36 million dots.
Weighing approximately 399g (CIPA compliant) the PowerShot G1 X Mark III makes a suitable companion for adventure seekers and underwater photographers alike.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:cameras, Canon, compact, launch, Powershot, prosumer, Singapore
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Tuesday, September 26th, 2017
OtterBox launched new protective LifeProof phone cases for iPhone X, iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus – targeted at owners with an active and adventurous Lifestyle. Prices range from S$69 to S$159 and are listed below.
Here’s a protective phone case from LifeProof’s FRĒ series.
LifeProof built its reputation on sleek, ultra-protective iPhone cases, from 360-degree coverage to the first screenless waterproof case.
Where to purchase
LifeProof phone cases are available in a majority of the following Singapore retail locations:
- Best Denki
- EpiCentre
- GK Global
- iStudio
- Nubox
- XGear
Owned by OtterBox, the company offers three product lines for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X phone covers.
These are NËXT, SLΛM, and FRĒ.
LifeProof is expanding its lineup of action-ready cases with NËXT and SLΛM, two next-generation LifeProof cases that complement water-resistant devices, available now for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and coming soon for iPhone X.
LifeProof’s best-selling waterproof case line, FRĒ, will also be available soon for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:Apple, cases, iPhone, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, LifeProof, OtterBox, Singapore
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Monday, September 25th, 2017
OtterBox combines protection with style and features a wide range of cases offering differing levels of protection. Prices range from S$59 to S$129 and are listed below.
Here’s a protective phone case from Otterbox’s Defender series.
Symmetry Series, Pursuit Series, Defender Series, Commuter Series, uniVERSE Case System, Strada Series Folio and Alpha Glass screen guards are now available in Singapore for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.
Where to purchase
OtterBox cases are available in a majority of the following Singapore retail locations:
- Best Denki
- EpiCentre
- GK Global
- iStudio
- Nubox
- XGear
These cases, available in exciting new colors and designs, are also compatible with iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
Cases for iPhone X are coming soon and include Symmetry Series, Pursuit Series, Defender Series, Commuter Series and Strada Series Folio.
Each iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X case design undergoes a minimum of 24 tests across more than 238 hours to earn the OtterBox Certified Drop+ Protection seal.
These tests ensure lasting protection from drops, bumps, scratches and dings.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:Apple, cases, iPhone, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, OtterBox, Singapore
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Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
The 15th installment of the annual photography competition in Singapore took place today at the Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre. The winners are listed below.
View the complete portfolio of winning photos for Canon PhotoMarathon XV 2017 in this Instagram album here.
As in previous years, there were three themes announced at 9am, 12pm and 3pm respectively. The three themes this year were: Tilt, Celebration, and Mysterious.
There are two main categories for the competition – Open and Student.
I completed a marathon – a PhotoMarathon. This was the first time I participated in Canon’s annual photomarathon.
The winners are listed below. Click on the links to view specific winning photos.
Alternatively, simply follow this link to see the entire portfolio of winning photos on Instagram.
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Tags:Canon, competition, contest, CPMsgXV2017, Japan, photography, PhotoMarathon, PIXMA, Singapore
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Sunday, September 17th, 2017
The annual photography competition will take place on Saturday, 23 September, 2017 at the Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre 401-402. Registration fee: S$15.
Registration is open for Canon PhotoMarathon XV 2017 in Singapore.
Registration is now open for the biggest photography event in Singapore. This is the 15th installment of the competition.
Participants have to submit photos for three themes in nine hours. Last year’s winning photos can be viewed here.
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Tags:Canon, competition, contest, CPMsgXV2017, Japan, photography, PhotoMarathon, PIXMA, Singapore
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Thursday, August 17th, 2017
Dell EMC expands industry-leading converged systems portfolio with VxRail Appliances now integrated with high performing, reliable and energy efficient Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, available in Singapore beginning this August.
James McCready expounding the virtues of Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, in a brief to media and analysts during Dell EMC Forum 2017 in Singapore. McCready is the VP of Converged Platforms & Solutions Division for APJ, Dell EMC.
The latest VxRail Appliances 4.5 offer expanded enterprise software and hardware options on the industry’s fastest growing HCI offering.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:DELL, Dell EMC, Dell EMC Forum, Dell EMC Forum 2017, EMC, exihibition, HCI, Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, launch, Singapore, VxRail
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