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Wednesday, October 20th, 2021
Unveiled during Apple’s second fall event, the new MacBook Pro (14 and 16-inch) features a 1080p camera and better connectivity than previous versions of the laptop.
Featuring a brand new design, the 14- and 16-inch models of Apple‘s new MacBook Pro were designed with a focus on performance and utility.
Apple today unveiled the new MacBook Pro powered by the new M1 Pro and M1 Max — the first pro chips designed for the Mac.
Pricing and Availability
The new MacBook Pro models with M1 Pro and M1 Max are available to order soon on Apple’s online store and in the Apple Store app, select Apple Store locations and Apple Authorised Resellers.
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro model starts at S$2,999, and S$2,769 for education.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro model starts at S$3,749, and S$3,449 for education.
macOS Monterey will be available as a free software update on Monday, 25 October.
Available in 14- and 16-inch models, MacBook Pro features a Liquid Retina XDR display, a wide range of ports for advanced connectivity, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and a strong audio system.
The macOS Monterey is engineered to take full advantage of M1 Pro and M1 Max to provide a great user experience.
Apple has designed the MacBook Pro for developers, photographers, filmmakers, 3D artists, scientists, and music producers/
The new MacBook Pro joins the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 to complete the MacBook Pro lineup.
More details below about the new Apple MacBook Pro laptop, from the press release.
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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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Monday, October 18th, 2021
In its October 2021 Fall event from Apple Park, Apple has introduced the new M1 Pro & M1 Max chips, a new MacBook Pro based on the new chips, as well as new AirPods. Prices below.
Apple’s October 2021 Fall Event
The M1 Pro and M1 Max are the most powerful chips Apple has ever built.
Powering the new MacBook Pro, the new chips feature up to a 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 64GB of unified memory, ProRes acceleration, and “industry-leading” power efficiency.
“M1 has transformed our most popular systems with incredible performance, custom technologies, and industry-leading power efficiency. No one has ever applied a system-on-a-chip design to a pro system until today with M1 Pro and M1 Max. With massive gains in CPU and GPU performance, up to six times the memory bandwidth, a new media engine with ProRes accelerators, and other advanced technologies, M1 Pro and M1 Max take Apple silicon even further, and are unlike anything else in a pro notebook,” said Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies.
The new MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max offers “extraordinary performance and battery life, and features the world’s best notebook display”.
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro model starts at S$2,999, and S$2,769 for education; the 16-inch MacBook Pro model starts at S$3,749, and S$3,449 for education.
Apple has also updated Final Cut Pro 10.6 (S$448.98) and Logic Pro 10.7 (S$288.98) with new features and better performances on the MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max.
The updates are free for existing users, while new users can purchase the software from the Mac App Store.
The new AirPods (3rd generation) feature spatial audio and longer battery life and will be available for S$269.
AirPods (2nd generation) will have a new price tag at S$199, while the AirPods Pro now come with MagSafe Charging Case at the current price of S$379.
More details about the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips below from the press release.
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Friday, October 15th, 2021
Alienware is celebrating its 25th anniversary of pioneering gaming PCs with the launch of the redesigned Alienware Aurora. Price & Availability below.
Every Alienware Aurora configuration ships standard with two 120mm fans installed (one front intake and one rear exhaust), while higher-performance configurations may also ship with a third and/or fourth 120mm fan(s) pre-installed (serving as a second front intake and top exhaust fan, respectively).
First introduced in 2004 as the Aurora ALX, the flagship desktop stood as a symbol of innovation for pioneering the liquid-cooling movement.
It has since become a mid-tower desktop for esports players in demanding, high-stakes tournaments.
More details below about the Dell Alienware Aurora from the press release.
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2021
Synology is unveiling its newest 12-bay NAS units, the Synology DiskStation DS3622xs+ (S$4,599) and DS2422+ (S$2,939), as well as the DX1222 (S$1,799) companion expansion unit. All three models are now available from Synology resellers and partners.
The company’s two biggest desktop form factor products – the Synology DiskStation DS3622xs+ (in this photo) and DS2422+ – boast computing power to match their storage potential.
The DS2422+ promises reliable mass storage and efficient data protection for a wide range of scenarios.
Specifications for the new Synology NAS models. Click to expand.
Expandable to 24 bays, the DS2422+ is suited for serving and protecting large data sets in multi-user environments.
A new processor gives it an edge over its predecessor.
A step up in capabilities, the DS3622xs+ boasts processing and ample built-in connectivity to support heavy duty applications, including as networked surveillance or backup server, or storage for virtual machine storage and direct video editing.
More details below from the press release.
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Tuesday, October 12th, 2021
The Philips All-in-One 8000 Series combines steam and iron technology to provide an innovative precision, performance, and ease of use. RRP: S$519.
De-wrinkle your favorite outfits with ease with the Philips All-in-One 8000 Series steaming iron.
The Philips All-in-One 8000 Series Steaming Iron has an integrated multi-angle board which offers convenience, while its Dual Heating technology generates powerful and continuous steam instantly.
The OptimalTEMP heated steam plate guarantees no burns on delicate garments.
Continuous steam removes odors and kills 99.9% of bacteria and dust mites.
More details below from the press release.
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Friday, October 8th, 2021
The Philips Fresh Air Mask ACM066 retails at S$159 and is now available in Singapore online as well as Best Denki and Amazon Singapore (coming soon). The Fresh Air Mask Filter FY0086 (S$39, available now) and Fresh Air Mask Filter FY0087 (S$39, available from mid-October 2021) are also available for purchase in a box of 5 pieces.
* This story first appeared on Haleness Me.
The Philips Fresh Air Mask ACM066’s air filtering technology promises enhanced protection, optimized fit and design.
Royal Philips has launched the Philips Fresh Air Mask ACM066 which incorporates a customised Air Power module to help the wearer breathe better.
The Philips Fresh Air Mask combines enhanced protection, design and comfort that is backed by Philips’ heritage in Respironics and extensive research and development.
More details below from the press release.
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Friday, September 24th, 2021
The iPhone 13 series of smartphones hits the shelves today. Belkin is offering its SCREENFORCE TemperedGlass Antimicrobial-Treated Screen Protectors for the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Prices & availability below.
Protect your spanking new iPhone 13 with Belkin’s SCREENFORCE TemperedGlass Antimicrobial-Treated Screen Protector.
Available at both Singtel & Starhub retail stores – Usual price S$59. However, getting the line subscription at one go, PwP @ S$25 from 24 Sep.
20 Oct, 2021: I’ve just posted an Instagram giveaway for a Belkin SCREENFORCE TemperedGlass Antimicrobial-treated Screen Protector for the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The giveaway winner will be announced in a week’s time on 27 Oct. So go try your luck!
While at our channel Challenger, Gain City, Harvey Norman stores – Usual price S$59. And PwP with iPhone 13 purchase, it is going @ S$29 from 27 Sep.
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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 (23 September, 2021):
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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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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