Archive for the ‘Phones’ Category
Tuesday, October 19th, 2021
After months of leaks and teasers, Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Featuring Google’s custom-developed Tensor chip, both versions will come to Singapore early next year. Details TBA.
The new Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are powered by the new Tensor chip and ships with Android 12.
Even though the launch price of the Pixel 6 is US$100 lower than the Pixel 5, it features top-notch hardware compared to the mid-range offering of its predecessor.
The new Tensor chip is a 5nm SoC with an octa-core processor with two Cortex-X1 cores, as well as two mid-level cores and four power-efficient ones.
Availability
Both the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are currently available for pre-order in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States – hitting the shelves on 28 October.
Spain, Italy, and Singapore will get the phones early next year.
I’m excited that the custom image processor will bring the computational photography on the Pixel to greater levels.
Camera smarts include Magic Eraser (for removing unwanted distractions from a photo) and Face Unblur (which selects a sharp face from a few photos and puts it onto an action shot.
Portrait Mode offers better subject separation and improved skin tone rendering.
Night Mode and Astrophotography have also been enhanced.
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Wednesday, September 15th, 2021
Xiaomi 11T & Xiaomi 11T Pro are the latest additions to the Xiaomi 11 family of flagship smartphones. A refreshed version of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE was also added. Global pricing below.
Update (22 March, 2012):
Xiaomi has launched the new Xiaomi 11T series in Singapore. Local prices below.
- Xiaomi 11T Pro (12GB+256GB): S$799 (23 Sep)
- Xiaomi 11T (8GB+256GB): S$649 (23 Sep)
- Xiaomi 11T (8GB+128GB): S$629 (2 Oct)
- Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (8GB+256GB): S$549 (24 Sep)
- Xiaomi Pad 5 (6GB+128GB): S$449 (2 Oct)
- Xiaomi Pad 5 (6GB+256GB): S$529 (2 Oct)
- Xiaomi Smart Pan: S$99
Both the Xiaomi 11T Pro and Xiaomi 11T come in 3 colors with a brushed finish including Meteorite Gray, Moonlight White, and Celestial Blue.
The naming of the new smartphones sees the replacement of the Mi xx with Xiaomi xx branding.
Launch Prices & Availability
The Xiaomi 11T and for Xiaomi 11T Pro have a recommended global retail price starting from EUR 499 and EUR 649 respectively.
The Xiaomi 11T comes in two variants, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB while the Xiaomi 11T Pro is available in three variants, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB.
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE starts from EUR 369 and comes in three variants, 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB.
All three phones will be available for purchase from official Xiaomi channels.
The Xiaomi 11T & Xiaomi 11T Pro continues the product line’s focus on creators and content creation.
Xiaomi touts the Xiaomi 11T Pro as “the ultimate flagship for cinemagic filmmaking and phenomenal performance”.
It features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 mobile platform and Xiaomi’s proprietary 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge technology which enables a 100% charge in 17 minutes.
Like the pro version, the Xiaomi 11T features a triple rear camera with a 108MP high-resolution wide-angle, a 8MP 120° ultra-wide angle, and a 5MP 2x telemacro camera.
Both are equipped with 6.67’’ FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, with TrueColor, Dolby Vision and HDR10+, with over 1 billion colors, 1000 nits of peak brightness, up to 480Hz touch sampling rate and is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Android, flagship, global, launch, new arrivals, Qualcomm, smartphones, Snapdragon, unveil, Xiaomi
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2021
Apple’s Tuesday event unveiled a new iPhone 13 with more storage, major iPad mini upgrades and a new Apple Watch. The next date to watch is Friday, 24 September when the hardware hits the stores in major markets. Below is the sum-up of the products, their local prices, pre-order dates and more.
The anticipated Apple iPhone 13 event unveiling a slew of new devices.
The whole slew of new iPhone 13 has been unveiled, with big changes to the iPad mini, a refreshed 10.2-inch iPad and a new Apple Watch Series 7.
The iPhone 13 series gets the new A15 Bionic chip – a six-core CPU with two high-performance cores, four high-efficiency cores and a quad-core GPU.
TL;DR; summary of new Apple devices, local prices, availability and specs from Apple’s Tuesday event.
The back cameras have been upgraded with wider apertures and new video features, including a Cinematic mode, which transits in-shooting focus smoothly from one subject to another.
There is also a macro lens, and smarter software to recognise skin tones to enable adjustments in tone and warmth filters.
Apple boasts that the iPhone 13 will have a longer battery life than its predecessor, despite its faster chip, 5G, better cameras and new features.
It is also intelligent enough to conserve power consumption by switching to LTE “when 5G speeds aren’t needed”.
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Tags:Apple, iOS, iPad, iPhone, launch, mini, mobile, new arrivals, prices, Siri, smartphones, tablets, unveil, watches, watchOS, wearables
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2021
Huawei has just launched a slew of new products in APAC in its virtual event. These products will ship in Q3 2021, and includes FreeBuds 4, MateView monitors, MatePad tablets, Watch 3 series smartwatch and nova 8i smartphone.
The following products were launched: Huawei nova 8i smartphone, Huawei MatePad series tablets (MatePad Pro 12.6-inch, Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8-inch and Huawei MatePad 11), Huawei Watch 3 series smartwatch, Huawei FreeBuds 4, and two Huawei MateView monitors.
The following Huawei products were introduced during the virtual APAC Summer Product Launch.
- MatePad tablets
- MatePad Pro 12.6-inch
- MatePad Pro 10.8-inch
- MatePad 11
- Watch 3 series smartwatch
- FreeBuds 4
- MateView Monitors
- nova 8i smartphone
The Huawei MatePad series tablets and HUAWEI Watch 3 series smartwatches are Huawei’s first smart devices powered by HarmonyOS 2.
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Tags:earbuds, earphones, FreeBuds, Huawei, launch, MatePad, MateView, monitors, new arrivals, nova, online, smartphones, smartwatches, tablets
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021
Apple launched a slew of computers and tablets powered by its own M1 processor, as well as new services – as it targets users working and schooling at home. Prices and availability below.
The new iMac (left) and iPad Pro, both with the new M1 chip, were among the products unveiled at Apple’s Spring Event 2021.
The new products and services were launched by Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook in a recorded video broadcast from California.
“The revolutionary M1 chip has been a breakthrough for the Mac, and we’re incredibly excited to bring it to iPad Pro, … and the all-new iMac,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.
The new iPad Pro, iMac and Apple TV 4K will be open for orders beginning 30 April with availability in the second half of May in more than 30 countries and regions, including the US.
Apple also introduced a new Purple finish for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini.
The new colour, as well as the AirTag will begin pre-orders on 23 April, with availability from 30 April.
Below are the list of new gadgets and services as well as their prices in Singapore.
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Tags:AirTag, Apple, events, iMac, iPad, iPhone, new arrivals, podcast, TV
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Thursday, March 11th, 2021
The Oppo Find X3 Pro (12 GB + 256GB: S$1,599) will hit Singapore shelves on 27 March, with pre-orders beginning at 11pm tonight. Promotions below.
The OPPO Find X3 Pro is available in Blue and Gloss Black with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage at a retail price of S$1599.
The Find X3 Pro features Oppo’s Full-path 10-bit Colour Management System and True Billion Colour Display (QHD+ 3216 x 1440 @ 525ppi, 1300 nits and 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio).
Orders & Purchases
- Online Pre-order (11-26 Mar)
- Offline Pre-order (12-26 Mar)
- Oppo Concept Stores
- Challenger
- Sales Begin (27 Mar)
- Oppo Concept Stores, Shopee, Lazada, M1, Singtel, StarHub, Resellers
Boasting a colour accuracy rating of 0.4 JNCD, and A+ DisplayMate certification, the display offers a 5 to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate with its power-saving LTPO OLED panel
The flagship phone sports two billion-colour cameras.
Both its wide and ultra-wide cameras have an IMX766 50MP Sony sensor.
It has a macro focus distance of 4cm while its 60x magnification Microlens offer microscopic photography to the user.
The Find X3 Pro offers billion-colour 4K 10-bit video recording.
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Tags:5G, Find X3, launch, OPPO, Reno, Singapore, smartphones
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Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Xiaomi also launched appliances from its ecosystem – Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10, Mi Ionic Hair Dryer H300, and Mi 360º Home Security Camera 2K. Prices & promotions below.
The latest Android flagship smartphone from Xiaomi – the Mi 11.
Following its global unveil two weeks ago, Xiaomi has launched its latest flagship – the Mi 11 – for Singapore, with availability beginning on 20 March, 2021.
Check out the features of the Mi 11 here.
Price & Availability
- Mi 11 (20 March)
- Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10
- Mi Ionic Hair Dryer H300
- Mi 360º Home Security Camera 2K
The Mi 11 comes in two storage variants: 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB with enhanced LPDDR5 3200MHz RAM + UFS 3.1 storage.
The Mi 11 8GB+128GB version will be available as an online exclusive at Xiaomi official stores on Lazada and Shopee, whereas the 8GB+256GB version will be available for purchase online and offline at Authorised Mi Stores and other official retailers in Singapore.
Mi 11 comes in two colour options: Midnight Gray and Horizon Blue, which are available from 20 March; and Cloud White, which will be available at a later date.
In addition, the first 100 customers to purchase Mi 11 will receive an Mi AIoT premium pack worth S$461.90, and the subsequent 600 customers to purchase Mi 11 will receive a free Mi Air Purifier 3C (RRP: S$179).
This special first day sale campaign is only valid for one day on March 20.
The new Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10 features a digital motor that spins at 125,000rmp, creating up to 150 air watts suction power (25% more than the previous generation) with HEPA filter with 99.97% whole filtration rate.
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Tags:Android, appliances, cameras, flagship, hair dryers, launch, local, new arrivals, Qualcomm, Singapore, smartphones, Snapdragon, vacuum cleaners, Xiaomi
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Monday, February 8th, 2021
Xiaomi is giving Mi 11 studio-grade camera features and pro performance. Singapore Price & Availability TBA.
Xiaomi wants to put a movie studio in your pocket with its latest Mi 11 flagship smartphone.
The new Xiaomi Mi 11 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 108-megapixel triple rear camera, cinematic audio, and 50W wireless charging.
Key features of the Mi 11 include the following.
- 108MP triple camera with a slew of AI movie modes
- 120Hz 6.81” AMOLED DotDisplay and sound by Harman Kardon
- Powerful performance by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
- Smooth user experience through the new MIUI 12.5
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Android, flagship, global, launch, new arrivals, Qualcomm, smartphones, Snapdragon, unveil, Xiaomi
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Saturday, February 6th, 2021
Valentine’s Day is one week away so here are five gift ideas for those looking for something special for the better half.
The tech4valentines gift guide is meant to provide ideas to start you off, so do check out some of them online and in the shops in your search for that ideal gift this Valentine’s Day.
Still looking for that special gift for your Valentine?
Here are five suggestions to consider, covering a whole range of prices from S$89 to S$1,298.
Check out the tech4valentines Gift Guide below.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
Samsung announced the expansion of its business rugged device range with the Galaxy Tab Active3 tablet and Galaxy XCover Pro phone. Price and availability below.
With its ruggedised build and defence-grade security, Samsung’s latest multi-functional devices are built for business productivity in a harsh physical environment and secured for data security. Galaxy Tab Active3 (left) and Galaxy XCover Pro.
Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced that the Galaxy Tab Active3 is now available and that the Galaxy XCover Pro will be available in March.
“When designing the Galaxy Tab Active3 and Galaxy XCover Pro, we have incorporated new features based on feedback from our customers on functions that would benefit their everyday operations. The Galaxy Tab Active3 is a multi-functional tablet that not only supports the latest applications for field work, but also no battery mode for those who require devices at a fixed kiosk or mounted on vehicles. Meanwhile, the Galaxy XCover Pro can seamlessly transform into a mobile device scanner or a walkie-talkie – perfect for field workers in logistics and supply chain sectors. With a strong line-up of rugged devices, we are paving the way for continuous innovation to create products that allow customers to do business with a peace of mind, while keeping their frontline workers productive and safe,” said Sarah Chua, Vice President of IT and Mobile, Samsung Electronics Singapore.
Knox Capture, a new enterprise-grade scanning solution will also be supported by both devices by March.
As part of Samsung for Business’ portfolio, the new business rugged devices feature sleek, durable and compact designs that enable frontline workers to be more secure, collaborative and productive in the field.
As the first business rugged tablet to be Enterprise Edition-ready out of the box, the Galaxy Tab Active3 supports “No Battery Mode” for businesses that opt to use the tablet in a fixed location such as a kiosk.
Its Wi-Fi and LTE variants are now available, and are priced at $698 and $798 (including GST) respectively from telco enterprise partners and authorised distributors.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy XCover Pro is a stylish, sleek and rugged all-in-one enterprise mobile device that withstands drops of up to 1.5m, even without a case.
It will be available in March.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Business IT, Galaxy, IoT, new arrivals, rugged, Samsung, Singapore
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