Archive for the ‘earphones’ Category
Friday, January 20th, 2023
Huawei FreeBuds 5i, a True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds, will hit the shelves in Singapore from 1 February 2023. Prices and promotions below.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i comes in Isle Blue, Nebula Black, and Ceramic White.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i continues to offer multiple ANC (active noise cancellation) and EQ modes, as well as Dual Device Connection for seamless switchover between different devices and operating systems.
It weighs only 4.9g and is 29mm long – that’s 7mm shorter than the FreeBuds 4i.
More details below, including promotional prices and availability, from the press release.
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Tags:audio, AV, earbuds, FreeBuds, Huawei, new arrivals, TWS
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Monday, January 16th, 2023
Singapore kids-tech company myFirst has launched a social community app for children – myFirst Circle. It provides a safe, walled social network for kids that enables their parents to monitor, control and guide them on the dos and don’ts of posting and interacting on social networks.

myFirst Circle can be downloaded from the App Store for Apple iOS devices or Google Play for Android smartphones or tablets. It can also be accessed through a myFirst Fone smartwatch.
The new myFirst App provides a social community platform where children can post and share messages, photos and videos with their family and friends.
The parents are able to monitor and control who their children allow into their “circles” of family, besties and friends, as well as the information that they share with these circles.

Parents may change a child’s post settings to enable access by “lower” circles (eg. Acquaintances) or to restrict access to only the inner circles (eg. Family and/or Besties).
This enables parents to supervise and guide their children on the etiquette and precautions to take when sharing on online social networks so that when they are old enough to get onto “grown-up” social networks such as Facebook, Instagram etc, they would be well-coached on the ins-and-outs of sharing media on these networks as well as dos and don’ts in interacting with others on the Web.
Basically, contacts can be accepted into one of four circles: Family, Besties, Friends and Acquaintances.
These four hierarchical circles determine which of a child’s posts that other members of a his/her circle can and cannot see.
For example, all members in a child’s Family circle will be able to see EVERYTHING the child shares.
Those in the Acquaintances circle will have access to the least number of posts.
Founder and CEO of myFirst – G-Jay Yong – briefs how children can access the app through myFirst Fone S3 smartwatch.
So if a child marks a photo as viewable by Besties, only members of his/her Family and Besties circles will see the photo.
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Tags:Apps, kids-tech, local, myFirst, new arrivals, Singapore, social, software
Posted in Announce, App, Apps, Audio, earphones, Events, events, Launch, newArrivals, smartwatches, Software | 6 Comments »
Friday, November 25th, 2022
It’s Black Friday today and the beginning of the BFCM (Black Friday Cyber Monday) long weekend of sales.

Check out discounts for Belkin’s chargers on Lazada and Shopee for the Black Friday Cyber Monday sale. Here’s my favourite gadget for #t4tWorkFromHome.
Here’s a chance to grab some handy accessories for the year-end travel season and presents for Christmas.
Belkin is offering its range of chargers and audio gadgets for those traveling or looking for a gift for Christmas.
Below are BFCM discounts for Belkin’s chargers and audio products.
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Tags:accessories, Apple, audio, Belkin, BFCM, BoostCharge, chargers, Lazada, promotions, Shopee, Singapore
Posted in Accessories, Audio, Belkin, cables, chargers, earphones, Gadgets, gadgets, headphones, Network, Prices, Promotions, travel | No Comments »
Sunday, September 4th, 2022
The September 2022 Keynote for Apple happens in two days time. Here are a slew of new products you can expect.
Live Updates (8 September, 2022):
Here are the availability and prices of the new gadgets from Apple’s September 2022 Keynote.
- iPhone 14 (Pre-orders from 9 Sep)
- iPhone 14 (6.1”, 16 Sep, S$1,299)
- iPhone 14 Plus (6.7”, 7 Oct, S$1,499)
- iPhone 14 Pro (6.1”, 16 Sep, S$1,649)
- iPhone 14 Pro Max (6.7”, 16 Sep, S$1,799)
- AirPods Pro (Pre-order: 19 Sep, Available: 23 Sep, S$359)
- Apple Watch (Orders: 8 Sep)
- Apple Watch Series 8 (16 Sep, S$599)
- Apple Watch SE (16 Sep, S$379)
- Apple Watch Ultra (23 Sep, S$1,199)

Expect a slew of new iPhones, AirPods Pro and Apple Watches from Apple’s September 2022 Keynote event.
Here are the new gadgets you may see during the event.
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Tags:AirPods, Apple, event forecast, iPhone, Keynote, New Arrival, watches
Posted in Apple, Audio, earphones, Event forecast, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, iOS, iPhone, Launch, newArrivals, News, Phones, Prices, smartphones, smartwatches, Watches | 3 Comments »
Thursday, September 1st, 2022
Huawei’s 9.9 Sale begins on 1 September, with the lowest prices expected from 8-11 September on Shopee, and 9-11 September on Lazada.

Check out Huawei’s 9.9 discounts on offer.
The Huawei 9.9 Super Sale is here, featuring devices up to 57% off, up to S$496 worth of gifts with purchase and S$18 vouchers (only available on Official Huawei Store on Shopee) up for grabs.

Highlights of Huawei’s 9.9 promotions.
Key highlights include the Huawei MatePad Pro WIFI at 50% off and Huawei’s latest audio products – the FreeBuds Pro 2 at S$268 (10% off) and FreeBuds SE at S$48 (45% off) respectively.
Tags:9.9, discounts, FreeBuds, Huawei, Lazada, MatePad, promotions, sales, Shopee, Singapore
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Friday, August 26th, 2022
Two years after Huawei launched its first FreeBuds Pro flagship True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Bluetooth earbuds, the Chinese company has released its successor. Co-engineered with French Audio experts Devialet, the FreeBuds Pro 2 offers flagship-level audio quality, great active noise cancellation (ANC), at a mid-range price.

I’ve been trying the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 prior to its launch in Singapore. It is available in Silver Frost (seen here) as well as Ceramic White and Silver Blue.
The FreeBuds Pro 2 is Huawei’s latest flagship TWS Bluetooth (5.2) earbuds.
The silicone earbud tip provides good sealing and does a good job of keeping out ambient noise even without turning on the active noise canceling mode.
The earbuds are a snug fit and didn’t fall out even when I went for a mild jog.
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 freshly unboxed. In the box are the earbuds in the wireless charging case, three pairs of differently-sized silicone ear tips, one USB-C charging cable, as well as a Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card.
Weighing only 6.1g, it’s easy to forget they’re in the ears and I was able to wear them comfortably for long hours.
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Tags:audio, AV, Bluetooth, Devialet, earbuds, FreeBuds, Huawei, new arrivals, promotions, reviews, Singapore, wireless
Posted in Audio, audioVisual, earphones, Entertainment, Gadgets, gadgets, Huawei, Prices, Promotions, Review, Specifications | 2 Comments »
Thursday, August 25th, 2022
Huawei has launched two new True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Bluetooth earbuds – the flagship FreeBuds Pro 2 and affordable FreeBuds SE. Both will be available online from 1 September, 2022 and in Singapore from 3 September. Prices and promotions below.

Co-engineered with Devialet, the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 (right) features industry-leading audio quality with noise cancellation capabilities while the Huawei FreeBuds SE (left) boasts an ergonomic fit for a comfortable listening experience even after long hours.
The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 will be available on Shopee and Lazada from 1 September 2022 and at all Huawei Authorised Store locations in Singapore from 3 September.

I have been using the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 prior to the launch in Singapore. Check out my review of the TWS earbuds.
The Huawei FreeBuds SE will be available on Shopee from 1 September 2022 and on Lazada from 15 September 2022.
In Singapore, the FreeBuds SE is only available at 313@Somerset and Westgate.
The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 ships in Silver Frost, Ceramic White, and Silver Blue while the Huawei Freebuds SE comes in White or Blue.
Special promotional prices are available at S$268 (U.P. S$298) for FreeBuds Pro 2 and from S$48 (U.P. S$88) for FreeBuds SE.
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Tags:audio, AV, Bluetooth, Devialet, earbuds, FreeBuds, Huawei, new arrivals, promotions, Singapore, wireless
Posted in Audio, audioVisual, earphones, Entertainment, Gadgets, gadgets, Huawei, Launch, newArrivals, Prices, Singapore | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, August 10th, 2022
Samsung Unpacked has just begun. Here are the five exciting Galaxy gadgets that the Korean phonemaker is going to unveil globally. Local prices and availability below. Details will be updated LIVE.

Samsung Unpacked has just kicked off globally to unveil 5 new Galaxy Z foldables and wearables.
The new devices will hit the shelves in Singapore from 2 September 2022, Friday, 10am.
Here are the five new foldables and wearables from Samsung.
- Galaxy Z Fold4 5G phablet
- Galaxy Z Flip4 5G smartphone
- Galaxy Watch5 Pro smartwatch
- Galaxy Watch5 smartwatch
- Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds
Pre-orders commence NOW online (from 10 August 2022, Wednesday, 9pm Singapore Time).
Consumers who pre-order their devices will be able to collect their devices from 26 August 2022, Friday.
Local prices and details below, updated LIVE from Samsung Unpacked 2022 August.
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Tags:earbuds, events, Flip, Fold, foldables, global, live, new arrivals, phablets, Samsung, smartphones, smartwatches, unpacked, unveil, wearables
Posted in Accessories, Audio, earphones, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, GALAXY, Launch, newArrivals, Phones, Prices, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, smartwatches, Specifications, Tablets, tablets, Watches | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, July 27th, 2022
Huawei Consumer Business Group held its Huawei APAC Smart Office Launch 2022 in Thailand today. Pre-orders will start from 5 August 2022 in Singapore. Local pricing and availability TBA.

The Huawei APAC Smart Office Launch 2022 took place in Bangkok, Thailand.
Huawei showcased a wide range of Smart Office products for the APAC market including the following.
- Huawei MateBook X Pro flagship laptop
- Huawei MatePad Pro 11 flagship tablet
- Huawei MateBook D 16 notebook
- Huawei MateBook 16s notebook
- Huawei MateView SE monitor
- Huawei WiFi Mesh3 router
- Huawei WiFi AX3 Pro router
- Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 earbuds
- Huawei Stylish Backpack
- Huawei Wireless Mouse
- Huawei nova Y90 smartphone
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:accessories, backpacks, Bangkok, flagship, FreeBuds, Huawei, laptops, launch, MateBook, MatePad, MateView, monitors, Mouse, notebooks, nova, Office, routers, smartphones, tablets, Thailand
Posted in Accessories, Audio, audioVisual, earphones, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Huawei, Launch, MateBook, MatePad, Monitors, Mouse, Network, newArrivals, Notebooks, notebooks, Phones, Press Release, Router, smartphones, Tablets, tablets | 4 Comments »
Thursday, July 21st, 2022
Starting TODAY, the Google Pixel 6a (S$749) and Pixel Buds Pro (S$299) are available for pre-orders in Singapore. They will physically hit the shelves on 28 July 2022.

The Google Pixel 6a (128GB, S$749) is available in Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage while the Google Pixel Buds Pro (S$299) is available in Charcoal.
First unveiled globally during Google I/O 2022 in May, online pre-orders for the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro begin today on the Google Store, Amazon SG, Courts Online, Challenger Online, and Shopee.
They will be available online and in-stores from 28 July 2022.
Pixel 6a is positioned as a premium phone at a more affordable price.
The mid-tiered phone is powered by Google Tensor – the same brain behind Google’s flagship Pixel 6 phones – and offers the same features in the flagship.
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Tags:availability, earbuds, Google, new arrivals, Pixel, preorders, Singapore, smartphones
Posted in Android, Announce, Audio, Availability, earphones, Gadgets, gadgets, Google, Launch, newArrivals, Phones, Pixel, Prices, Singapore, smartphones, Specifications | 2 Comments »