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Monday, April 2nd, 2018
Pre-orders online for the two new flagship smartphones begin today. The phones will hit the shelves in Singapore from 7 April (Huawei P20 Pro in Twilight will be in stores end-April, 2018). Prices and specifications below.

In Singapore, three colours (Black, Midnight Blue & Pink Gold) will be available for the Huawei P20. There’ll also be three colours (Black, Midnight Blue & Twilight) available for the Huawei P20 Pro.
The two flagship Android smartphones from Huawei was first unveiled in Paris, France last Tuesday.
Singapore is one of the first few countries to launch the new phones.
Below are the prices, colours and availability of the new Huawei P20 series smartphones.
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Tags:Android, availability, flagship, Huawei, Leica, P20, P20 Pro, preorders, prices Singapore, smartphones
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Sunday, April 1st, 2018
IFA this year will be from 31 August – 5 September, 2018. As in previous years, the annual consumer electronics & home appliances show will be preceded by a preview cum global press conference for the media from 19-22 April.

This year’s IFA GPC will be in Rome, Italy (19-22 April, 2018). Venues in the past have included Dubrovnik in Croatia (2012), Sardinia in Italy (2013), and Belek in Turkey (2014).
IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin – international radio exhibition Berlin) is a global consumer electronics and home appliances show held annually in Berlin in September.
IFA GPC 2017 outcomes
The IFA GPC 2017 last year resulted in 19.1 billion potential media impressions via TV reports, print reports and online articles.
The IFA Global Press Conference (IFA GPC) that precedes the actual trade show attracts more than 300 journalists form over 50 countries.
During the IFA GPC, some of the IFA exhibitors and partners get to show a preview of their IFA offerings and pitch to the international media what their brands offer to consumers.
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Tags:appliances, consumer, electronics, event forecast, events, exhibitions, IFA, IFA GPC, IFA GPC 2018, Italy, Rome, travel
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Tuesday, March 27th, 2018
Huawei has unveiled in Paris, France the new P20 and P20 Pro smartphones. These two new flagship models promise to continue Huawei’s focus on camera prowess in collaboration with Leica.
Update (2 April, 2018):
Singapore is one of the first few countries to launch the new phones. The prices, colours and availability of the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro in Singapore has been released. Read the details here.

The P20 and P20 Pro includes improvements to Huawei’s AI engine for enhanced camera functionality while the P20 Pro features the new Leica triple camera.
Key features of the Huawei P20 series include the following.
- The Huawei P20 Pro features a camera that promises to capture more light and detail with the new Leica triple camera, boasting what the company claims the smartphone industry’s highest pixel count.
- The Huawei P20 features a new Leica dual camera.
- Both includes Master AI which includes AI-driven professional photography settings and Huawei AIS – its AI stabilisation technology.
- Thin bezel, with new colours including a dynamic gradient finish.
- Features Kirin 970 processor with a dedicated NPU and EMUI 8.1 based on Android 8.1 for a premium and smooth user experience.
In addition to the P20 and P20 Pro, Huawei also unveiled the Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS (Race Sport).
Singapore will be one of the first few countries in the world to launch the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro in early April 2018.
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Tags:Android, flagship, France, Huawei, launch, Leica, P20, P20 Pro, Paris, smartphones, unveil
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Monday, March 26th, 2018
Popsockets launches officially in Singapore as its maker sets up regional HQ in Singapore while it expands in Asia-Pacific.
PopSockets: the mobile phone grip-and-stand which started off as an indie Kickstarter project in 2012 sold over 35 million units last year is now available here and in the region.
The multi-functional PopSocket Grip can be used to stabilise selfie shots, act as a kickstand for watching YouTube and can even be mounted on walls and cars for easy viewing.
For avid Harry Potter fans, especially those “from” the house of Slytherin, this is the PopSocket for you!
Double PopSocket Grips are good for competitive mobile gamers who want a solid grip on the base of their phone to put their twin thumbs into action.
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Tags:accessories, Harry Potter, Justice League, Marvel, mobile, PopSockets, Singapore, Slytherin, Swarovski
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Wednesday, March 14th, 2018
The black Huawei nova 2 lite (S$298) will debut in Singapore at the IT Show on 15 March, while the blue version will be available from end-March 2018.

The nova 2 lite is Huawei’s entry-level Android smartphone, priced at S$298.
The HUAWEI nova 2 lite features an 8-megapixel (MP) front camera with selfie toning flash, as well as a dual-lens rear camera.
Where to buy
The HUAWEI nova 2 lite comes with a 2-year local warranty and is available for sale from 15 March 2018 at the following retail locations:
- IT SHOW 2018: Booths 8139 & 8205.
- All Huawei Concept Stores.
- Telcos: M1, Singtel and StarHub Stores Island-wide.
- E-commerce: Lazada.sg & Qoo10.sg.
- All major consumer electronic stores (Best Denki, Courts, Harvey Norman and Sprint Cass) and all Huawei authorised resellers.
The HUAWEI nova 2 lite introduces Face Unlock – a high-precision facial recognition technology that is powered by an AI algorithm to automatically detect up to 1,024 points on the human face and perform high-accuracy mapping.
This feature lets users unlock their screens in less than 900 milliseconds using facial recognition.
The HUAWEI nova 2 lite also has a party trick for singing enthusiasts – Karaoke Mode.
This feature enables users to hear their own voice when singing into the microphone on their headsets, akin to being in a recording studio.
Considering the entry-level price, the specs looks more like a mid-tier smartphone.
Would be curious to check out its performance level.
More details in the press release below.
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Tags:Android, Huawei, IT Show, IT Show 2018, launch, new arrivals, nova, nova 2 lite, prices, Singapore, smartphones
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
The Garmin Forerunner 645 Music is a GPS running watch with integrated music and features Garmin Pay contactless payment solution. RRP: S$669 (without integrated music: S$599). IT Show 2018 promotions below.

Garmin Forerunner 645 Music & Forerunner 645 GPS smart watch.
The integrated music gives athletes the freedom to enjoy their favorite tunes on a run or during a workout without having to take a phone along.
Pricing and Availability
The Forerunner 645 Music is available with a black or cerise band and has a suggested retail price of S$669.
An option without integrated music capabilities – the Forerunner 645 – is available with a black or sandstone band with a suggested retail price of S$599.
The Forerunner 645 Music and Forerunner 645 will be available from 31 March 2018 at Advance Lap, Best Denki, Challenger, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman, Isetan Scotts, Tangs @ Tang Plaza, Takashimaya and all Garmin authorised retailers.
Need to buy a bottle of water or a quick bite after a workout?
Garmin Pay contactless payment solution lets users pay for purchases with the Forerunner 645 Music.
In addition to 24/7 heart rate monitoring, the smart watch includes advanced running dynamics, performance monitoring tools, connected features and thousands of ways to customise with free watch faces, widgets, data fields and apps through the Garmin Connect IQ store.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:Forerunner 645, Garmin, GPS, IT Show, IT Show 2018, new arrivals, prices, promotions, smart watches, sports, wearables
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Monday, March 12th, 2018
Samsung Flip WM55H is now available in Singapore through traditional professional B2B display channels. The digital flip chart provides a first look into the company’s vision for a “Workplace of the Future”.

Samsung Flip enables ideas to be instantaneously shared across devices and allows multiple people to contribute, widen and build on ideas in real-time.
The Samsung Flip WM55H promotes more collaborative digital engagement by addressing the most prominent challenges businesses face when organising, facilitating and recapping meetings.
An upgrade on both standard paper flip charts and analog boards, the Samsung Flip display allows easy sharing, annotation, movement and even searching, as well as the ability for multiple users to create content at once.
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Tags:Business IT, flipchart, IT, new arrivals, Samsung, Singapore
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Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
The 4,200 square foot gallery allows customers to browse and purchase smart blinds, curtains, wallpapers, marble and timber products and materials on display. Promotions below.

The mc2 gallery is located at 33 Ubi Ave 3, #01-28, Vertex Building, Singapore 408868.
Highlights of the gallery includes the following.
- ALTEX SecureZIP blinds – fully developed and made in Singapore.
- Curtain-shaping technology to keep curtains looking tidily folded.
- Showcase of blinds brands including Hunter Douglas and Toso.
The gallery serves as a one-stop space where homeowners and interior designers can browse and purchase a wide array of home fashion and decor products.

Curtain-shaping technology (right) keeps curtains looking tidily folded all the time.
Mc2 launch promotion
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Tags:home decor, homeTech, mc2, office opening, Singapore, smart blinds, smart homes
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Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
Microsoft launched in Singapore today the new Surface Book 2, Surface Laptop and Surface Studio. It also unveiled its first dedicated Surface Store in South East Asia – inside the Harvey Norman Millenia Walk store in Singapore. Prices below.

The Microsoft Surface family: (from left) Surface Pro, Surface Book 2, Surface Studio, Surface Laptop.
The new Surface computers are additions to the existing Surface Pro tablet.
The Surface Book 2 & Surface Studio will be available from 15 March, while the Surface Pro & Surface Laptop are available now.
Prices and configurations of the new Surface devices in Singapore are listed below.
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Tags:accessories, computers, laptops, Microsoft, new arrivals, notebooks, prices, Singapore, store, Surface, Surface Book 2, Surface Dial, Surface Laptop, Surface Precision Dial, Surface Pro, Surface Studio, tablets
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Saturday, March 3rd, 2018
Huawei has sent out invitations to the launch on 27 March, 2018 in Paris, France.

Would be interesting to see how Huawei leverages AI in its next flagship Android smartphone.
Huawei’s next flagship Android smartphone in its P-series lineup will be the P20.
The launch in Paris, France will be one month after the MWC 2018 in February.
Tags:AI, Android, event forecast, flagship, France, Huawei, launch, P20, Paris, smartphones
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