Archive for the ‘Announce’ Category
Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
You can get Periscope free on the Google Play Store.
Periscope is now available for Android.
Periscope enables users to start or watch a live video broadcast.
Android owners using Version 4.4 (KitKat) and above can download Periscope from Google Play.
Periscope on Android has all the same core features of the existing Periscope:
- start a public or private broadcast.
- choose to allow comments from just those you follow.
- interact with a broadcaster by chatting or sending hearts.
There are a few things that are unique to Android:
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Tags:Android, Apps, broadcast, Google, Periscope, Twitter, videos
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2015
The all-in-one training device and application will be available in Singapore at S$399 from 11 June 2015. You can pre-order now to enjoy a free 2XU Compression Shorts worth S$139.
The Sony Smart B-Trainer aims to be your all-in-one running trainer and partner.
The new Sony Smart B-Trainer has a range of features, such as intelligent music playback based on heart rate monitoring, various training plans, and real time voice coaching.
The Sony Smart B-Trainer ships in a selection of bright colours.
This sports companion integrates Sony’s latest audio advancements with the latest sensor and software technologies to provide a holistic exercise experience.
It consists of the SSE-BTR1 headphone-integrated device that is packed with six types of sensors – heart rate, acceleration, GPS, compass, gyro and barometer.
These sensors measure and record 11 types of running logs – heart rate, burned calories, distance, time, speed, pace, cadence, steps, stride, running route and elevation.
Based on a preset user profile and heart rate goal, the Smart B-Trainer measures your heart rate and automatically selects music for efficient training.
Developed with the modern runner in mind, the Smart B-Trainer comes in a neckband-style housing, and is non-slip to provide you the freedom to run as you like.
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Tags:fitness, headset, Singapore, Sony, sports, wearables
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Audio, audioVisual, Gadgets, gadgets, headsets, newArrivals, Prices, Sony, Specifications, Sports | No Comments »
Tuesday, May 26th, 2015
The new UE MEGABOOM from Logitech is expected to be available in Singapore in July 2015 for S$399.
The UE MEGABOOM from Logitech Ultimate Ears come in an assortment of bright colours.
The new UE MEGABOOM portable wireless speaker from Ultimate Ears promises more power, more sound and more bass.
The UE MEGABOOM works standing upright and lying down.
Similar to UE’s first mobile speaker, UE BOOM, the new UE MEGABOOM blasts 360-degree sound with heart-pounding bass.
The UE MEGABOOM is waterproof – IPX7 certified – with stain-resistant acoustic skin, and a durable grab-and-go design.
The portable speaker weighs less than 900 grams, features a 20-hour rechargeable battery life and 100-foot wireless Bluetooth range.
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Tags:accessories, audio, AV, Bluetooth, Boom, gadgets, Logitech, MEGABOOM, mobile, music, portable, speakers, UE, Ultimate Ears, water proof
Posted in Android, Announce, Audio, audioVisual, Entertainment, Gadgets, gadgets, iOS, Launch, Logitech, Music, newArrivals, Prices, speakers, Specifications | No Comments »
Saturday, May 23rd, 2015
The HTC Desire 826 dual sim will be available in Singapore from TODAY at S$498 in White Birch and Blue Lagoon with M1, Singtel, StarHub and major retailers.
The mid-range HTC Desire 826 dual sim is useful for frequent travels that needs to slot in a second SIM card using the local network of their destination.
The HTC Desire 826 dual sim is driven by the new Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 615 Octa-Core 64-bit processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage with microSD expansion up to 128GB.
A range of accessories including the HTC Dot View case will also be available for the HTC Desire 826 dual sim.
The phone uses Nano SIM cards and is capable of 4G LTE streaming.
It ships with Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with HTC Sense user interface, on a 5.5-inch Full HD 1080p display.
The phone is powered by an embedded 2600mAh Li-polymer battery.
The HTC Desire 826 dual sim promises immersive HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio surround sound from your phone.
The smartphone comes with an audiophile-grade headset that is tuned for HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio, offering a cinematic surround sound experience.
HTC was the first phone maker to put dual front-facing stereo speakers on a smartphone.
The HTC Desire 826 dual sim has 13-megapixel cameras on the front and rear, so that selfie lovers can enjoy great image quality for their self-portraits.
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Tags:Android, availability, Desire, Desire 826, dual SIM, HTC, Lollipop, M1, nano, Octacore, Qualcomm, Singapore, SingTel, smartphones, Snapdragon, StarHub
Posted in Android, Announce, Availability, Gadgets, gadgets, HTC, HTC Desire, Launch, newArrivals, Phones, smartphones | 1 Comment »
Friday, May 22nd, 2015
Facebook has enhanced the sidebar space within its Facebook mobile app – creating a dedicated place for you and your friends to stay up to date on all of the things you do every day.
Facebook enhances sidebar within its mobile app.
People go to News Feed to catch up on what friends are posting at certain times of the day, like a best friend’s engagement or pictures from a university reunion.
But many users want a place to see and share the smaller updates that are a part of their day.
Setting your sidebar status in the Facebook app.
The Facebook sidebar is used by millions of people daily to quickly find and contact friends and loved ones while on the go with their mobile.
Now, you can visit the sidebar to get a quick look at what your friends are currently doing.
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Tags:Apps, Facebook, sidebar
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Thursday, May 21st, 2015
QNX Neutrino OS will be powering the fare collection system deployed in thousands of devices throughout Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand.
On bus terminal powered by the new automated fare collection system. “MSI’s experience with QNX Neutrino has been very favorable and we will continue to leverage the same secure OS for our future projects,” said Silvester Prakasam, fare system business unit head, MSI.
QNX Software Systems Limited, a subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, today announced that the QNX® Neutrino® OS is powering a new fare collection system in Southeast Asia.
MRT gates at a Downtown Line station in Singapore using the new system. “Creating a solution that could gain widespread adoption was also a key consideration in our choice of OS, and with QNX Neutrino we were able to create a design that is fast and reliable, yet affordable to customers in cost-sensitive regions.” added Prakasam.
The system includes automatic gates, ticketing machines, and onboard bus equipment, throughout the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including Singapore, the Philippines, and Thailand.
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Tags:BlackBerry, LTA, MSI, MSI Global, Neutrino, OS, Philippines, QNX, Singapore, Thailand, transport
Posted in Announce, BlackBerry, Business IT, Enterprise IT, Events, events, Operating Systems, Press Release, RIM, Software, software, Technology | 1 Comment »
Sunday, May 10th, 2015
Barclays Asia Trophy will be in Singapore for the first time in mid-July with two match days on 15 (Wed) and 18 (Sat) July. Arsenal, Everton, Stoke City and Singapore Select XI will be fielding their first team players for the tournament.
Update (18 July, 2015):
Arsenal has beaten Everton 3-1 in the finals of the Barclays Asia Trophy with goals from Theo Walcott, Santi Cazorla and Mesut Ozil.
Ross Barkley scored a consolation goal for Everton 15 minutes from the final whistle.
Legacy of the Barclays Asia Trophy 2015 – record crowds and funding for Singaporean football coaching. Premier League donates S$150,000 to Football Association of Singapore to fund second-stage Premier Skills programmes.
Petr Cech also made his debut for Arsenal after his 10million pound transfer from Chelsea.
In an earlier match, Stoke City clinched third place in the tournament by beating Singapore Select XI 2-0.
Update (15 July, 2015):
So Arsenal will be meeting Everton in the Finals on Saturday (18 July) while Stoke City will meet Singapore Select XI for the third-fourth placing on the same day.
Arsenal had beaten Singapore Select XI 4-0 in the opening match of the Barclays Asia Trophy 2015 while Everton edged out Stoke in the penalty shoot out after a goalless draw at the end of regulation time.
Arsenal’s 19-year-0ld striker Chuba Akpom scored a hat-trick while Jack Wilshere contributed with a goal from the spot.
Everton converted all of its five penalty shots while its goalkeeper Tin Howard managed to save the attempt from Stoke City’s Marco van Ginkel.
Ticket prices below.
Barclays Asia Trophy 2015, in Singapore Sports Hub on 15 and 18 July, 2015.
The opening evening on Wednesday 15 July will see Singapore Select XI play Arsenal (6pm), and Everton versus Stoke City (8.30pm).
The third-fourth placing match (6pm) and Final (8.30pm) will be played on Saturday 18 July.
| Tickets for 2 matches |
15 July, Wednesday |
18 July, Saturday |
| Category 1 |
S$145 |
S$155 |
| Category 2 |
S$105 |
S$115 |
| Category 3 |
S$60 |
S$70 |
| Category 4 |
S$40 |
S$45 |
| Category 4 (Child) |
S$25 |
S$28 |
- Prices are inclusive of GST but subject to booking and delivery fees.
- Children under the age of 3 do not require a ticket but cannot occupy a seat without a valid ticket.
- Children’s tickets are available for those aged 3 to 12 years old and must be purchased in conjunction with an adult ticket.
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Over 90,000 tickets will be available to the public to buy over the two match days and 70 percent of the tickets will be on sale for S$70 or less.
The cheapest adult ticket is S$40, while children’s tickets are available from S$25.
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Tags:Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal, Barclays, Charlie Adam, Everton, Football, Jon Walters, Leighton Baines, Mesut Ozil, Olivier Giroud, Peter Crouch, Premier League, Romelu Lukaku, Ross Barkley, Singapore, Soccer, Sports Hub, Stoke
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2015
Eight new models from four series of Samsung’s MultiXpress multi-function printers equipped with Smart UX Centre – powered by Android – are now available in Singapore for businesses. Available at authorised Samsung business solutions partners.
Samsung’s Android printers are designed to be more independent, intuitive and can be used in all business environments for cost-effectiveness and increased productivity. Printers not shown to scale. Left: M4580FX Monochrome MFP; Right: K4350LX Monochrome MFP.
In line with Samsung’s focus to develop printer solutions that fit seamlessly into the IT and Smart office ecosystem, the new Android-based multi-function printers (MFPs) operate independently without a PC while offering application scalability and a user friendly interface.
Samsung K4350LX A3 Monochrome MFP.
The new Smart MultiXpress MFPs each feature a 10.1-inch full touchscreen panel that enables users to search and print from web browsers, emails, maps, images and other types of content – without the need to connect to a PC or server.
The touchscreen also offers the ability to preview documents, as well as editing and annotating capabilities.
The Smart MultiXpress series MFPs comprise eight new models from four different printer categories, including:
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Tags:A3, A4, Android, Business IT, K4350, M4580FX, M5370LX, MFC, multi-function, printers, Samsung, Singapore, X4300
Posted in Android, Announce, Availability, Brochures, Business IT, Enterprise IT, Gadgets, gadgets, Laserjet, Multi-function printer, newArrivals, Printers, printers, Samsung, Specifications | No Comments »
Thursday, April 30th, 2015
Singtel is rallying support for Team Singapore by putting the spotlight on the people inspiring the athletes; providing 24/7 live coverage of the games; and Cheer Aggregator software to provide insights to the support from the public.
SEA Games athletes with their inspirations as well as staff from Singtel and the Singapore sports community. Photo credit: Wee Wu Neo, theneodimension.com.
Singtel had earlier announced its commitment as the SEA Games’ Official Multimedia Partner, with sponsorship of over S$15 million worth of next-generation multimedia solutions and technology infrastructure.
Celebrating the Extraordinary
Singtel will shine the spotlight on our Team Singapore athletes and the people who have been their guiding lights, with a glimpse into these behind-the-scenes personalities.
Athletes sharing their inspirations
- Adam Swandi (Football)
- Jasmine Ser (Shooting)
- Joseph Schooling (Swimming)
- Russel Low (Basketball)
- Tong Kah Mun (Gymnastics)
- Vera Tan (Wushu)
Members of the public will hear the inspiring stories of the heroes behind each successful athlete.
Six Team Singapore athletes will share their stories about the people who have made personal sacrifices, and who have gone the extra mile to support them on their SEA Games quest.
Vera has nominated her physiotherapist Hwee Koon as her extraordinary person, touched by how she always takes time out to treat any injury she sustains, sometimes even long after the office has closed.
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Tags:Adam Swandi, Amobee, analytics, data, Jasmine Ser, Joseph Schooling, Russel Low, SEA Games, Singapore, SingTel, sports, Sports Hub, Tong Kah Mun, Vera Tan
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Monday, April 27th, 2015
The latest flagship model in the HTC One family debuts in Singapore on 2 May, 2015 and is available from M1, Singtel and StarHub for S$1,008. Tech specs below.
The HTC One M9 will be available in dual-tone silver and rose gold, and single-tone gunmetal grey in Singapore (S$1,008) from 2 May 2015 at M1, Singtel, and StarHub. A single-tone gold and dual-tone gold and pink version may be available later.
The HTC One M9 ships with Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with HTC Sense 7 and is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core CPU with 3GB RAM and 32GB memory.
HTC One M9 in single-tone gunmetal grey, with dual front-facing speakers and new 5.1 channel Dolby Surround sound simulation.
Measuring 144.6 x 69.7 x 9.61mm and weighing 157g, the M9 is powered by a 2840mAh battery and has a 5-inch display with Full HD 1080p.
The M9 uses Nano SIM and comes with NFC and micro-USB port.
It has a 20-megapixel rear camera with sapphire lens cover and front camera with f/2.0 lens capable of 1080p video recording.
The main camera is capable of shooting 4K video.
The HTC One M9 was first unveiled in March during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
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Tags:Android, Android 5, flagship, HTC, HTC One, Lollipop, M9, Singapore, smartphones
Posted in Accessories, Android, Announce, Gadgets, gadgets, HTC, HTC One, newArrivals, Phones, Prices, smartphones, Specifications | No Comments »
