Archive for the ‘smartwatches’ Category
Wednesday, October 1st, 2014
The GALAXY Note 4 (S$1,088), Gear S (S$498) and Gear Circle (S$168) will reach Singapore on 11 October and but you can register your interest for the Note 4 from noon tomorrow (2 October). The GALAXY Note Edge 4G+ will be available in Q4 2014.
The GALAXY Note 4 4G+ will be available in Singapore from 11 October 2014 in Charcoal Black and Frost White. The Note Edge 4G+ will only be available in Q4 2014.
The slew of mobile products were first unveiled during IFA 2014.
I first played with these new gadgets when they were brought to Singapore for a preview 2 weeks ago.
They are indeed exciting additions to Samsung’s line of mobile devices.
Recommended retail prices in Singapore are listed below.
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Tags:availability, Galaxy, Gear, Gear Circle, Gear S, Note, Note 4, Note Edge, phablets, prices, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones
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Thursday, September 18th, 2014
Samsung Singapore showcased in Singapore today a few of the devices unveiled during IFA 2014 – namely the Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge.
Also available for hands-on were the Gear S smartwatch and Gear Circle Bluetooth wireless earphones.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge with its innovative curved-edged screen, with Montblanc leather flip covers for the Note 4 in the background.
Both the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge now have the same Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) as the LG G3 but on a larger 5.7-inch screen, and the S Pen and S Note have been improved to enhance their functionality and productivity.
Samsung Gear Circle, with the ear buds “stuck” together magnetically, can be worn around the neck like a necklace when not in use.
The rear camera now has 16 megapixels and the front has 3.7 megapixels with an f1.9 lens.
By the way, the processor that’s going to ship to Singapore is the Snapdragon with 3GB RAM.
The Note Edge really does look novel with the sharp display on the curved screen that wraps around the thin right edge of the phablet.
The Gear S smartphone runs on the Tizen OS and has its own nano-SIM slot so you can place and receive calls independently of a smartphone.
It can also store and play music directly and be paired with the Gear Circle.
First Impressions:
Having used the Galaxy S4, Note 3 and now using the S5, I find the Note 4 and Note Edge exciting new additions to the Galaxy flagship devices.
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Tags:Android, Berlin, earphones, Galaxy, Gear, Gear Circle, Gear S, headsets, IFA, Note, Note 4, Note Edge, phablets, Samsung, smartphones, unpacked
Posted in Accessories, Android, Audio, Brief, earphones, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, GALAXY, Note, Phones, Prices, Samsung, smartphones, smartwatches, Specifications, Watches | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, September 10th, 2014
Apple has launched its latest genre of consumer gadgets – the Apple Watch (without the “i”). Prices for the wearable device start from US$349 – early 2015.
Apple Watch is available in three distinct collections — Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition.
Apple Watch is controlled through a Digital Crown for scrolling, zooming and navigating – without obstructing the display. The Digital Crown also serves as the Home button.
Apple watch with Apple iPhone.
You can use the Apple Watch to send/receive messages and answer calls to your iPhone.
Apple Watch also introduces comprehensive health and fitness apps that can help people lead healthier lives.
Apple Watch uses an iOS-based user interface created specifically for a smaller device.
The Retina display on Apple Watch features Force Touch, a technology that senses the difference between a tap and a press, providing a new way to quickly and easily access controls within apps.
Apple Watch introduces the Taptic Engine and a built-in speaker that together discreetly enable an entirely new vocabulary of alerts and notifications you can both hear and feel.
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Tags:Apple, Apple Watch, iOS, iPhone, launch, prices, smartwatches, Tim Cook
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Friday, September 5th, 2014
ASUS has announced at IFA 2014 its first wearable device, the ZenWatch; the 13.3-inch Zenbook UX305 Ultrabook; the 11-inch EeeBook X205 compact laptop; and the 7-inch MeMO Pad 7 Android tablet.
Update (12 February, 2015):
The ASUS Ultrabook ZenBook UX305 is now available in a new Obsidian Stone colour.
The Ultrabook ZenBook UX305 is now available in Singapore.
Powered by Intel Core M processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB SSD, the super-slim Ultrabook retails from S$999 at all ASUS authorised retailers and ASUS brand stores.
The ZenWatch and the MeMO Pad 7 were among the gadgets announced by ASUS at IFA 2014 in Berlin, Germany.
ASUS unveiled the slew of new devices at a pre-IFA 2014 event in Berlin, Germany.
ASUS ZenWatch
The ASUS ZenWatch is the first wearable device from ASUS, powered by Android Wear and featuring a version of the ASUS ZenUI user interface developed specifically for ZenWatch.
ASUS ZenWatch
The ZenWatch pairs with a smartphone running Android™ 4.3 or higher to provide information and to serve as a personal wellness manager in conjunction with the ASUS ZenUI Wellness app.
The ZenWatch sports a 2.5D curved and comes with a selection of instantly-changeable software watch faces, allowing users to customize ZenWatch easily to match their style.
Smart features of the ZenWatch uncludes Watch Unlock, Tap Tap, Remote Camera, Cover to Mute, Find My Phone and Presentation Control.
Its seamlessly integrates with ASUS ZenUI, letting users enjoy enhanced versions of exclusive ASUS ZenUI apps such as What’s Next and Do It Later.
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Tags:Asus, EeeBook, IFA, MeMO Pad, notebooks, smartwatches, tablets, ultrabooks, UX305, Zenbook, ZenWatch
Posted in Accessories, Android, Asus, Gadgets, gadgets, newArrivals, Notebooks, notebooks, Seminars, smartwatches, Specifications, tablets, Ultrabooks, Watches, Windows 8 | 2 Comments »
Thursday, September 4th, 2014
Sony has just announced at IFA 2014 the mid-range Xperia E3 smartphone; Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact phablets & Z3 Tablet Compact tablet; as well as its new SmartWear gadgets – SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3.
Update (16 September, 2014):
The slew of products announced during IFA 2014 were showcased at the Xperia Z3 SEA launch event in Singapore.
Local pricing and availability below.
| Model / RRP |
Availability |
| Xperia Z3
$998 |
Pre-order on week of 22 September 2014.
Launch on 4 October 2014
|
| Xperia Z3 Compact
S$798 |
| Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
S$TBA |
Price and availability to be announced closer to launch date. |
| Xperia E3
S$298 |
| SmartBand Talk
S$228 |
End Oct 2014 |
| SmartWatch 3
S$298 |
The Sony Xperia Z3 series and SmartWear devices. (The Xperia E3 is not shown above – see below).
Sony has rolled out a slew of new gadgets – from premium flagships to novel SmartWear devices, whilst keeping an eye on the budget conscious mid-range.
Xperia Z3 series phablets/tablet
All three new members of the Xperia Z3 series run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.5 GHz quad-core CPUs and 3G RAM, with fully integrated Qualcomm Adreno 330 GPU.
The Xperia Z3 is 7.3mm thick and is available in white, black, copper or silver green. The Xperia Z3 Compact is 8.6mm thick and weighs 129g, and is available in orange, green, white or black. The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact (not shown here) is available in white or black.
They are waterproof and dust-tight (IP 65/68)
The Xperia Z3 flagship phablet comes only six months after its Xperia Z2 predecessor.
The screen is of similar size to the Z2 at 5.2 inches, but the Z3 is smaller, thinner and lighter.
Together with the Xperia Z3 Compact, the Z3 has a 20.7-megapixel camera with 1/2.3-inch “Exmor RS for mobile” image sensor, new 25mm “G Lens” and ISO 12800 sensitivity.
A dual SIM variant is also on offer in select markets.
The Xperia Z3 Compact phablet is a smaller version of the Xperia Z3 but with the same CPU and graphics chip.
It is a replacement for the Xperia Z1 Compact. Its 4.6-inch screen is larger than the 4.3 inches in the Z1 Compact.
Sony claims that the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact tablet is the world’s slimmest and lightest compact tablet, at 6.4mm thick and 270g weight.
It features an 8-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS.
Xperia E3 mid-range smartphone
The Xperia E3 sports a 4.5-inch 480 x 854 IPS display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core 1.2GHz processor, and Adreno 305 graphics, with 1GB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage.
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Tags:IFA, phablets, SmartBand, smartphones, SmartWatch, smartwatches, SmartWear, Sony, tablets, Xperia, Xperia E3, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014
Samsung has announced the new Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge smartphone, the Gear VR mobile VR headset, as well as the Gear S smartwatch and Gear Circle earphones at the Unpacked Episode 2 press conference in Berlin, Germany.
Update (18 September, 2014):
Samsung showcased in Singapore today most of the new devices it unveiled during IFA 2014 in a media preview.
It also displayed accessories that Montblanc has specially designed for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
The Galaxy Note 4 will be available in “Charcoal Black,” “Frost White,” “Bronze Gold,” and “Blossom Pink” in global markets starting in October.
The Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge are the latest additions to the Galaxy Note family.
Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge Android smartphones
The Galaxy Note 4 has a 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560×1440) Super AMOLED display and sports the Multi Window feature for multi-tasking.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
It ships with a 16-megapixel rear camera with Smart Optical Image Stabilizer, and a 3.7-megapixel front camera with f1.9 lens with 120 degrees wide angle.
The Note 4 also has a Fingerprint Scanner and a UV sensor.
The Galaxy Note Edge has a 5.6-inch screen that wraps around the right side of the device.
The Galaxy Note Edge will be available in “Charcoal Black” and “Frost White” in select markets through Samsung’s retail channels, e-commerce and carriers later this year.
Gear VR mobile headset
Samsung and Oculus has collaborated to create the mobile VR headset optimised for the Galaxy Note 4.
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Tags:Android, Berlin, earphones, Galaxy, Gear, Gear Circle, Gear S, Gear VR, headsets, IFA, Note, Note 4, Note Edge, phablets, Samsung, smartphones, unpacked, VR
Posted in 3D, Accessories, Android, Announce, Audio, audioVisual, earphones, fitness watches, Gadgets, gadgets, GALAXY, headsets, newArrivals, Note, Phones, Samsung, Seminars, smartphones, smartwatches, Specifications, Tech news, Tickers, Watches | 9 Comments »
Wednesday, August 13th, 2014
The third of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore will be in town in two weeks. It will return to Suntec Singapore at Levels 4 & 6.
COMEX 2014 in Singapore.
As in past IT shows, I’ll be compiling promotions and flyers from the exhibitors in the COMEX 2014 photo album on the tech4tea Facebook page.
You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links below. So far, only the flyers for TomTom are in.
Embargoes for most of the flyers will only be lifted on the first day of COMEX 2014, as exhibitors vie to safeguard the promotions that they plan to offer.
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Tags:accessories, audio, cameras, COMEX, COMEX 2014, computers, IT exhibition, printers, promotions, Singapore, smartphones, Suntec, tablets
Posted in Events, events, Exhibition, Gadgets, gadgets, GPS, Promotions, Shopping, smartwatches, TomTom, Watches | 5 Comments »
Friday, August 1st, 2014
The Pebble Steel is now available in Singapore for S$359. First 500 Pebble Steel units sold here will come with a custom-made pouch and silicone sports strap.
From Palo Alto, California, Pebble was brought to life by 85,000 people through Kickstarter, setting a record on the crowdfunding platform and quickly becoming one of the best-selling smartwatches in the world. To date, there are over 400,000 Pebbles on wrists worldwide and thousands of apps available.
The premium version takes everything users love about Pebble – the e-paper display, week-long battery life, and app ecosystem – and wraps it into a sleek design, available in either brushed stainless steel or matte black.
Retail locations for Pebble Steel
- Challenger *
- Courts *
- Digital Style *
- DG Lifestyle
- EpiCentre
- EpiLife *
- Harvey Norman
- NuBox
- Newstead Technologies *
- Singtel Stores
* Selected stores
Pebble Steel combines modern technology with classic timepiece design to give users a smartwatch fit for modern urbanites during work and play.
Steel’s e-paper display is protected by a durable Corning Gorilla Glass lens with an oleophobic, anti-fingerprint coating.
The improved housing also comes with subtle RGB LED lights to indicate charging status.
Pebble’s appstore has flourished since its launch earlier this year with big name brands such as Mercedes-Benz, iControl, GoPro, Misfit, Pandora and Evernote jumping on board.
During the launch of the Pebble Steel in Singapore, the company announced that Divian Nair, local Deejay turned Actor-Director, has been appointed as its Pebble evangelist.
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Tags:Android, gadgets, iOS, Pebble, Singapore, smartwatches, Steel, watches
Posted in Accessories, Android, Events, Gadgets, gadgets, iOS, Launch, newArrivals, Prices, smartwatches, Specifications, Watches | 8 Comments »
Friday, April 4th, 2014
Pre-ordered units can be collected on 11 April, Friday, as the new Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE (S$1,068 without contract) hits Singapore shelves from 12 April, Saturday onwards.
Update (11 April, 2014):
Fans who successfully pre-ordered the Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE (32GB) collected their brand new devices from M1, SingTel, StarHub and Samsung Experience Stores today.
Photos here.
Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE hits Singapore on 11 April 2014.
The GALAXY S5 LTE (32GB) will be available in shimmery WHITE and charcoal BLACK at all telecommunication operators, major consumer electronics stores and Samsung Experience Stores.
The Samsung Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit will also be compatible with the following GALAXY devices: GALAXY S4 With LTE, GALAXY S4 With LTE+, GALAXY Note 3 With LTE, GALAXY GRAND 2 LTE, GALAXY GRAND 2, GALAXY S III, GALAXY S III LTE, GALAXY Note II LTE, GALAXY S4 mini With LTE, GALAXY S4 ACTIVE With LTE, GALAXY MEGA, GALAXY MEGA With LTE, GALAXY S4 zoom With LTE, GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition, GALAXY Tab PRO (10.1” Display), GALAXY Tab PRO (8.4” Display), GALAXY Note PRO (12.2” Display).
Consumers who had registered their interest or pre-ordered can collect their devices from their respective mobile operators and Samsung Experience Stores from 11 April 2014, Friday.
Consumers who have not registered their interest or pre-ordered will be able to purchase the GALAXY S5 LTE from the mobile operators and Samsung Experience Stores from 12 April 2014, Saturday.
The GALAXY S5 LTE is compatible with a range of Samsung wearable devices and accessories.
These will be available at the launch of GALAXY S5 LTE.
- Gear 2 (available in charcoal BLACK and gold BROWN) – S$398
- Gear 2 Neo (available in charcoal BLACK, mocha GRAY and wild ORANGE) – S$298
- Gear Fit (available in charcoal BLACK) – S$268
- S View Cover (available in Black, White, Rose Gold, Pink, Green ) – S$78
- Flip Wallet (available in Black, White, Rose Gold, Pink, Green) – S$58
Tags:Android, Android 4, Android 4.4, availability, Galaxy, Gear, KitKat, launch, pre-order, S5, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, smartwatches
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Thursday, March 27th, 2014
Samsung Singapore has just announced the launch of the GALAXY S5 LTE smartphone, as well as the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit smartwatches.
These are available for pre-order from tomorrow (prices below) with delivery expected over the next few weeks (exact dates yet to be announced).
From left: Samsung Gear Fit (S$268); GALAXY S5 LTE (S$1,068); Gear 2 Neo (S$298); Gear 2 (S$398).
The GALAXY S5 smartphone and Gear smartwatches were unveiled globally at MWC in Barcelona back in end February with worldwide availability in some 150 countries expected on 11 April.
| Samsung |
RRP (SGD) |
| GALAXY S5 LTE |
S$1,068 |
| S View Cover |
S$78 |
| Flip Wallet |
S$58 |
| Gear 2 |
S$398 |
| Gear 2 Neo |
S$298 |
| Gear Fit |
S$268 |
Samsung Singapore brought in the hardware in mid-March for a media preview.
Check out the first look for these new devices here.
They have just been launched in Singapore this evening with pre-orders beginning tomorrow (28 March).
Pre-order / Registration of interest
Registration of interest with SingTel, StarHub and M1 for the Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE will start on 28 March 2014, 1200 hours.
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Tags:Android, Android 4, Android 4.4, Capella, Galaxy, Gear, KitKat, launch, S5, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, smartwatches
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