Archive for the ‘Launch’ Category
Tuesday, September 25th, 2018
The CaltexGo mobile payment app offers fast, hassle-free fuel payment from the comfort of your car.
Chevron’s General Manager of Products for Singapore, Shahid Ahmed, at the launch of CaltexGo mobile fuel payment app in Singapore.
Chevron Singapore, which operates the retail brand Caltex, has introduced Singapore’s first fuel payment app.
“As part of its new digital transformation, Chevron has opted for an agile approach to its first mobile payment solution, listening closely to user feedback and learning from industry best practices towards developing a minimum viable product for fuel payment,” said Chevron’s General Manager of Products for Singapore, Shahid Ahmed, when I chatted with him during the app’s launch.
The CaltexGO mobile payment app is the front-end of an integrated digital eco-system that offers cashless payments and helps consumers locate a service station, enjoy automatic loyalty LinkPoints collection, exclusive mobile offers, and electronic receipts at their fingertips.
CaltexGO responds to key consumer pinch points identified in the retail brand’s recent consumer insights analysis.
Chevron notes that refueling can be seen as a chore which drivers strive to mitigate.
Having to wait for a pump, long payment queues, and the complexity related to loyalty and payment systems were the top inconvenience grouses by drivers at service stations.
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Tags:Apps, Caltex, Chevron, fuel, petrol, Singapore, transport
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Friday, September 21st, 2018
OtterBox is offering a full portfolio of style, color and graphic case options available now for iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max and coming soon for iPhone XR. Prices below.
Symmetry Series, Defender Series, Pursuit Series, Strada Series Folio, Commuter Series and Alpha Glass are available now for iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max and are coming soon for iPhone XR.
OtterBox boasts that each iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone XR 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.
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Tags:accessories, cases, covers, iPhone, OtterBox, Singapore
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Monday, September 3rd, 2018
Qingjian unveiled the fully smart condominium development with 1,206 apartments, and 63 one-bedroom units for seniors. The development will also feature a smart estate management system. Prices below.
JadeScape is the first major condominium launch after the Government’s property cooling measures in July. Average price: S$1,700 per square foot. The 1,206-unit development comprises 236 one-bedders, 403 two-bedders, 265 three-bedders, 261 four-bedders, 39 five-bedders and two penthouses built across seven blocks on 36,985.7 square metres of land. Artist Impression: Qingjian Realty.
In addition to smart home devices previously not included in its residential developments, Qinjian boasts that JadeScape will be the first to adopt a Smart Estate Management System, with intelligent estate monitoring embedded throughout the development.
Price-wise, Yen Chong shared that 1-bedroom units (527 sq ft) will start from S$838k, 2-bedroom units (646 to 775 sq ft) from S$988k, and 3-bedroom units (904 to 1,152 sq ft) from S$1.38 million. The prices for the 4- and 5-bedroom apartments, as well as the penthouses, have not been determined yet.
In a bold move, the en bloc redevelopment will include 63 one-bedroom apartments, in three stacks, for senior residents.
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Tags:hiLife, JadeScape, property, Qingjian, smart homes
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Saturday, September 1st, 2018
Lazada has officially launched its eCommerce LazMall in six Southeast Asian countries with a 9-day shopping campaign culminating in the 9 September shopping day declared by the company’s parent, Alibaba back in 2016.
Jing Yin, Co-President, Commercial, Lazada Group, in Singapore officially launching LazMall for six Southeast Asian countries for the 9.9 shopping festival.
The 9-day online shopping festival boasts more than 215 thousand deals of up to 90% discounts for shoppers in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam.
Prior to the finale on 9 September, there are special themed flash sales as follows.
- 6 September –
Electronics
- 7 September –
Beauty products
- 8 September –
Baby products
Shoppers can download the Lazada app to play games for additional vouchers and discounts.
From today, shoppers with the app can play the “Slash It” and “Shake It” games, and add to their shopping carts their favourite products before the 9.9 online sale begins at midnight (local time in the respective countries) on Saturday, 9 September 2018.
Lazada presented to media and brand partners the promotions that shoppers can expect as part of the 9.9 campaign. The theme of the shopping extravaganza is “All You Ever Wanted”.
Customers can find a curated selection of over 1,000 international and local brands, online brands as well as authorized brand distributors.
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Tags:Alibaba, eCommerce, Lazada, LazMall, lifestyle, online, shopping
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018
Acronis True Image 2019 offers AI-based Ransomware Shield and Blockchain authentication technologies to provide an additional layer of cyber protection for home users. Available now online: buy new from S$49.99, upgrade or try free for 30 days.
Acronis Founder and CEO, Serguei Beloussov, launched the new True Image 2019 in its Singapore office at Suntec Tower 3.
Acronis has released the 15-year Anniversary Edition of its personal backup software, Acronis True Image 2019.
Key capabilities of Acronis True Image 2019 include the following.
- (New) Acronis Survival Kit: An all-in-one universal recovery tool for your system.
- (New) Active Disk Cloning for Mac: Migrate all your data from your Mac to another device.
- Acronis Active Protection: AI fighting off ransomware attacks for you.
- Acronis Notary and ASign: Blockchain technology ensuring data integrity with notarisation and e-signing.
- Backup for Social networks: All your profiles are now defended.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Acronis, ASign, backup, Blockchain, data, digital signatures, launch, Notary, protection, ransomware, Singapore, software, True Image
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2018
Coming to Singapore in Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue, the OPPO Find X with 8GM RAM + 128GB will be available online and in-stores at a retail price of S$1,199 from 11 August onwards with pre-orders beginning on 1 August.
OPPO launched the Find X at SPRMKT at Robertson Quay in Singapore.
The 8GM RAM + 256GB version (with SuperVOCC flash charge) will be available later for S$1,399.
Hands-on with the new OPPO Find X with its stealthy pop-up cameras.
Key features of the OPPO Find X include the following.
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Tags:Android, Find X, launch, OPPO, prices, Singapore, smartphones, specifications
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Thursday, July 19th, 2018
The Deco M9 Plus is TP-Link’s first mesh Wi-Fi system with smart hub functionality, aimed at providing Wi-Fi that’s “Fast, Smart, Everywhere”.Prices and availability below.
The new Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System AC2200 Deco M9 Plus router.
AC2200 Smart Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Deco M9 Plus offers a simple way to provide a strong Wi-Fi signal in every corner of homes up to 4500 square feet with two Deco units.
Users can enjoy fast, secure Wi-Fi for over 100 connected devices, and take control of all their smart home devices with Deco M9 Plus, with no need to buy an additional hub.
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Tags:Deco M9 Plus, launch, Mesh, networking, prices, routers, Singapore, smart homes, TP-Link, Wi-Fi
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Wednesday, July 18th, 2018
The Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) Full View 6″ dual-camera smartphone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 CPU and 5000mAh battery with massive stamina for longer gaming, browsing and calls. Price: S$348.
The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) features a 180g metal body with diamond-cut edges and 2.5D-curved display glass, and is available in two finishes: Deepsea Black and Meteor Silver.
The super high-capacity 5000mAh battery of the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) promises up to 48hrs non-stop use, 42hrs talk time, 28hrs browsing, 199hrs audio playback, and 20hrs video playback.
Its dual rear cameras comprises a 13-megapixel main camera with up to F2.0 aperture, and a 5MP secondary camera for Bokeh effects in Portrait mode.
The mid-tier smartphone ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) with entry-level prices.
The ZenFone Max Pro squeezes a large 6-inch FHD+ Full View display in a body that typically fits only a 5.5” screen.
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Tags:Android, Asus, launch, prices, Singapore, smartphones, ZenFone, ZenFone Max
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2018
Singapore amongst the first in the world to launch the Huawei nova 3i (S$398), featuring the new Kirin 710 chip, and front-facing dual cameras with AI support. Available from 28 July.
Huawei boasts that the nova 3i is currently the only mid-range device that offers front facing dual cameras with AI support, offering a photography experience that rivals what traditional smartphones can offer.
The Huawei nova 3i will be available at all Huawei Concept Stores, local telecommunication operators, selected consumer electronic stores, authorised mobile retailers and selected online marketplaces.
Huawei is selling the nova 3i in Singapore (S$398) in two colours: Iris Black (left) and Black (right).
Huawei customers will also be entitled to a 2-year warranty with any smartphone purchase.
Key features of the Huawei nova 3i include the following.
- Mesmerising gradient featuring a special textured film underneath the glass back that produces a dreamy appearance on the rear.
- Four AI cameras for intelligent photography (Front: 24MP and 2MP, Rear: 16MP and 2MP).
- FullView display at 6.3 inches and FHD+ (2340×1080). The 19.5:9 display covers 85 percent of the color gamut;
- Features the latest EMUI 8.2 and Huawei’s first quad-core Kirin 710 chip, specifically designed for the nova series.
According to Huawei, the nova3i is powered by AI and can recognise over 200 scenarios across eight categories including Blue Sky, Plant and Beach.
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Tags:Android, Huawei, launch, nova, nova 3i, price, smartphones
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Friday, July 6th, 2018
Yamaha Audio Visual launched its first lifestyle concept store in Singapore. The Yamaha Experience Studio (YES) is its first in ASEAN and is located at #06-02 in Plaza Singapura.
The Yamaha Experience Studio combines the authenticity of listening to music with the technologies that make the experience available at the time and place that consumers want to enjoy.
The 58-sqm flagship store will provide a space for audiophiles to experience the performance of high fidelity audio, including its acclaimed AVENTAGE AV Receiver series and new MusicCast system.
It is designed to enable visitors to hear music as if the artist was in the room with them, as well as to learn how to reproduce this experience in their own environment.
I visited the Yamaha Experience Studio as part of the media preview and enjoyed the high fidelity audio visual experience presented.
The products at the Yamaha Experience Studio feature patented technologies that have been developed over many years.
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Tags:audio, audio visual, AV, MusicCast, opening, Singapore, store, Yamaha
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