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New Arrival: OPPO Reno11 Pro Smartphone Launches Globally

Wednesday, January 17th, 2024

The OPPO Reno11 Pro (S$899 with 12+512GB) and Reno11 (S$699 with 12+256GB) will be available in Singapore from 27 January 2024. Launch promotions below.

The OPPO Reno11 Pro sports a slender side profile with a thickness of 7.59mm and weight of 181g.

The OPPO Reno11 Pro sports a slender side profile with a thickness of 7.59mm and weight of 181g.

The OPPO Reno11 Pro will be available in Pearl White and Rock Grey while the OPPO Reno11 will come in Wave Green and Rock Grey.

The highlight of the Reno11 Pro is its Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System with a 47mm-equivalent 32MP, 2x telephoto camera which captures portraits with the same perspective as a human eye.

The Sony IMX709 sensor features an RGBW pixel arrangement for a 60% increase in photosensitivity and 35% less noise than comparable traditional sensors.

Alongside the new flagship HyperTone Imaging Engine and advanced in-sensor zoom technology, Reno11 Pro also has a zoom of up to 5x.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: OPPO Launches Find N3 and Find N3 Flip Phones

Thursday, October 19th, 2023

OPPO just held the global launch of the flagship Find N3 phones in Singapore. The Find N3 (S$2,399) foldable phablet and Find N3 Flip (S$1,499) phone will hit the shelves in Singapore on 28 October 2023, with pre-orders starting tomorrow (19 Oct) at 11am.

The new Find N3 series from OPPO comprising the Find N3 foldable phablet and Find N3 Flip phone.

The new Find N3 series from OPPO comprising the Find N3 foldable phablet and Find N3 Flip phone.

The Find N3 foldable phablet has a 6.3-inch outer screen and a 7.8-inch unfolded screen with resolutions exceeding 425 pixels per inch.

The dynamic refresh rate ranges from 1-120Hz with peak brightness at 2,800 nits.

 

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The OPPO Find N3 (S$2,399) phablet comes with 16GB RAM / 512GB storage and is available in Champagne Gold and Classic Black.

It has three speakers to provide stereo sound in both horizontal and vertical orientation.

The third-generation Flexion hinge has been tested to withstand one million folding/unfolding.

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Review: Google Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8 Wows with AI Tensor G3

Thursday, October 12th, 2023

The new Google Pixel 8 Pro (S$1,549) and Pixel 8 (S$1,099) hit the shelves in Singapore today. Here are the main features that we’ve tried out thus far. Check out also the differences in specs between the two phones.

Google’s latest flagship phones - Pixel 8 (left) and Pixel 8 Pro.

Google’s latest flagship phones – Pixel 8 (left) and Pixel 8 Pro.

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is the flagship model from Google sporting the new Google Tensor G3 processor to put Google AI in the center of everything that happens in the phone.

It has a stunning 6.7-inch Super Actua display which is brighter than previous Pixels and makes images and videos more vivid and pleasing to the eyes.

Google Pixel 8 Pro in comparison with the Pixel 7 Pro.

Google Pixel 8 Pro in comparison with the Pixel 7 Pro.

It intelligently adjusts from as low as one to 120Hz to juggle between performance during gaming and power efficiency when a high update rate is not needed.

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New Arrival: Google Launches New Pixel Family of Mobile Gadgets

Thursday, October 5th, 2023

Google has unveiled new Pixel personal devices which will be coming to Singapore: Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones, Pixel Watch 2, and upgraded Pixel Buds Pro. Prices and availability below.

The latest Pixel devices from Google: Pixel 8 (S$1,099) and Pixel 8 Pro (S$1,5549), Pixel Watch 2 (S$525), and upgraded Pixel Buds Pro (S$299).

The latest Pixel devices from Google: Pixel 8 (S$1,099) and Pixel 8 Pro (S$1,5549), Pixel Watch 2 (S$525), and upgraded Pixel Buds Pro (S$299).

The new devices were only just announced during the Made by Google event.

The Pixel 8 (S$1,099) and Pixel 8 Pro (S$1,549) leverages AI for a better user experience, powered by the Google Tensor G3 chip.

 

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At today’s Singapore launch of the new Pixel devices from Google.

Sporting metal finishes and recycled materials, the two phones feature bright screens, a temperature sensor and upgraded camera systems.

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New Arrival: Samsung Galaxy FE Series for S23, Tab S9 & Buds

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

Samsung has launched the FE Series of mobile gadgets positioned between the traditional flagship and mid-tiered devices – Galaxy S23 FE phone, Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablet, and Galaxy Buds FE earbuds. Prices and availability below.

Call it what you will - a top-end mid-tier or an entry flagship - the FE series targets Samsung fans who desire flagship features at a more affordable price.

Call it what you will – a top-end mid-tier or an entry flagship – the FE series targets Samsung fans who desire flagship features at a more affordable price.

The Galaxy S23 FE phone will be available for purchase online for Singapore from 10 October 2023, and in-store from 20 October – at a price of S$888 (128GB) and S$988 (256GB).

The S23 FE is available in Mint, Cream, Graphite, and Purple; with two additional colours of Indigo and Tangerine only available online.

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE series tablets are available from S$669 to S$1,019 in Singapore from 20 October.

The Tab S9 FE is available in Mint and Grey while the Tab S9 FE+ is available in Silver.

The Galaxy Buds FE earbuds will also be available in Singapore from 20 October at S$158.

The earbuds will come in Graphite and White.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro in Singapore

Friday, September 29th, 2023

The Xiaomi 13T Series is in Singapore, with prices ranging from S$699 (Xiaomi 13T) to S$1,099 (Xiaomi 13T Pro).

Xiaomi 13T Pro and Xiaomi 13T will be available in three color options: Alpine Blue, Meadow Green, and Black.

Xiaomi 13T Pro and Xiaomi 13T will be available in three color options: Alpine Blue, Meadow Green, and Black.

Both the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro sport a triple camera setup featuring Summicron lenses co-engineered with Leica.

These include a 50MP wide angle camera with 24mm equivalent focal length and a 7P aspherical lens designed to capture more light supporting high dynamic range shooting, a 50MP telephoto lens with 50mm equivalent focal length, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 15mm equivalent focal length.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Samsung Launches Foldables, Watches and Tablets

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Samsung has launched, at its global Unpacked event, a slew of seven Galaxy personal mobile devices: Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Watch6, GalaxyWatch6 Classic, Galaxy Tab S9 series. Local availability and pricing below.

The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 foldable phablet (left) and Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable phone at a special preview prior to the global launch.

The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 foldable phablet (left) and Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable phone at a special preview in Singapore prior to the global launch.

The following are the new personal mobile devices which Samsung unveiled.

  1. Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable phone
  2. Galaxy Z Fold5 foldable phablet
  3. Galaxy Watch6 smartwatch
  4. Galaxy Watch6 Classic smartwatch
  5. Galaxy Tab S9 tablet
  6. Galaxy Tab S9+ tablet
  7. Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra tablet

All the devices will be generally available in Singapore from 11 August 2023 (Friday).

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New Arrival: Oppo Reno10 Series Smartphones in Singapore

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

The new Oppo Reno10 series comprises three 5G smartphones focussing on portrait and imaging capabilities – Reno10 5G (S$649), Reno10 Pro 5G (S$849), Reno10 Pro 5G (S$1,149). Promotions below.

All Reno10 series users will enjoy 24 months local warranty, protective film refresh service, and 10% points cashback on My OPPO app.

All Reno10 series users will enjoy 24 months local warranty, protective film refresh service, and 10% points cashback on My OPPO app.

Oppo touts its new Reno10 series as the company’s most powerful portrait camera phone.

The Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System comprises a Telephoto Portrait Camera with a large sensor, an Ultra-Clear Main Camera, an Ultra-Clear Selfie Camera, and a high-quality 112° 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera.

Reno10 Pro and Reno10 Pro+ are available at OPPO Concept Stores, OPPO Official Online Store as well as OPPO’s Lazada, Qoo10, Shopee, and partner consumer online stores such as Challenger and iShopChangi.

Reno10 Pro and Reno10 Pro+ are available at OPPO Concept Stores, OPPO Official Online Store as well as OPPO’s Lazada, Qoo10, Shopee, and partner consumer online stores such as Challenger and iShopChangi.

Oppo boasts that the Reno10 series offers pro-level portrait imaging experiences that are not just Reno’s first, but also the industry’s first, housed within the slim, lightweight, and trendy design of the Oppo Reno series.

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Event: Photoshoot Day for New Gadgets for Review

Friday, July 7th, 2023

It’s studio shoot day today for a slew of new gadgets.

From Left: Huawei MatePad 11 (2023) with Smart Keyboard and M-Pencil, Huawei Watch Buds, and Huawei Mate X3.

From Left: Huawei MatePad 11 (2023) with Smart Keyboard and M-Pencil, Huawei Watch Buds, and Huawei Mate X3.

First off the block is the Huawei Mate X3, Huawei Watch Buds and Huawei MatePad 11 (2023), seen in this photo.

Also shot today is the Acer Swift Go 14; the Sony Xperia 5 IV; the PRISM+ Q75 Ultra; the Dell Pro Webcam; and the Belkin power bank cum wireless charger for Apple Watch.

Stay tuned for reviews.

New Arrival: Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Android Phones

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

Samsung has just unveiled its latest flagship series of Android phones comprising three models: Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. These phones will arrive in Singapore on 17 February 2023, with pre-orders beginning today for delivery from 10 February. Prices and introductory promotions below.

The new Samsung Galaxy S23 Series at a media preview/hands-on a few days prior to Galaxy Unpacked. From left: S23 Ultra, S23+, S23.

The new Samsung Galaxy S23 Series at a media preview/hands-on a few days prior to Galaxy Unpacked. From left: S23 Ultra, S23+, S23.

Samsung first subsumed the flagship Note-series phablets into its flagship S-series smartphones last year with the S22 series.

The S23 series is a continuation – offering the strong photographic chops of the S-series and the productivity afforded by the S Pen (S Pen only available in the Ultra model), in conjunction with the top-notch hardware and performance of both the flagship series.

 

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Nightography in action. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a remarkably bright display. Taken using a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Highlights of the S23 series include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, and “Nightography” videos with AI,

More details below about the Samsung Galaxy S23 series from the press release.

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