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TODAY: Samsung launches GALAXY S4 With LTE+ in Singapore

Saturday, January 4th, 2014

Nine months after the launch of the original GALAXY S4 With LTE in Singapore, Samsung is selling from today the GALAXY S4 With LTE+. The Android smartphone is priced at S$848 (down from S$998 for its predecessor).

Samsung GALAXY S4 With LTE+ Android smartphone is available in Singapore at S$848 from today.

Samsung GALAXY S4 With LTE+ Android smartphone is available in Singapore at S$848 from today.

Compared with the 1.9GHz Quad-Core Processor (or 1.6GHz Octa-Core Processor in Korea) in the original GALAXY S4 With LTE, the new GALAXY S4 With LTE+ has a 2.3GHz quad core processor.

The Android smartphone also enjoys enhanced data speed support up to 150Mbps with 4G Cat4 for faster loading of games, videos and webpages.

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Samsung GALAXY Note 3 With LTE (Blush Pink) arrives in Singapore

Friday, January 3rd, 2014

Three months after the GALAXY Note 3 phablet was launched in Singapore, Samsung will be selling the Blush Pink version of the GALAXY Note 3 With LTE tomorrow (4 January) at a lowered price of S$998.

Update (22 February, 2014):

The Samsung GALAXY Note 3 with LTE is now available in Rose Gold Black in Singapore at S$998 without line contract.

The phablet will be available at S$998 without line contract, at major consumer electronics stores, telecommunications operators and Samsung Experience Stores.

The Samsung GALAXY Note 3 phablet is available at S$998 at major consumer electronics stores, telecommunications operators and Samsung Experience Stores.

Samsung GALAXY Note 3 With LTE (Blush Pink) arrives in Singapore on Saturday, 4 Jaunary 2014 at S$998.

Samsung GALAXY Note 3 With LTE (Blush Pink) arrives in Singapore on Saturday, 4 Jaunary 2014 at S$998.

Samsung first launched the GALAXY Note 3 back in end September at S$1,048 without contract.

The phablet comes with a 5.7-inch Full HD SUPER AMOLED screen with a soft and stitched and textured back cover.

The GALAXY Note 3 comes with a textured back that resembles leather the appearance and touch-and-feel of leather.

The GALAXY Note 3 comes with a textured back that resembles leather the appearance and touch-and-feel of leather.

The GALAXY Note 3 With LTE comes with enhanced privacy and security protection provided by Samsung KNOX to run and store security-sensitive applications and data.

With the Multi Window, users can toggle seamlessly between applications without first closing the window of the current app or opening a new page for the other app – allowing for enhanced productivity and collaboration across programs.

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New mobile app: Quit Pro makes quitting smoking fun and easy

Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

If quitting smoking is one of your new year resolutions, try out this free app to help you kick the habit.

New mobile app: Quit Pro makes quitting smoking fun and easyQuit Pro offers easy navigation and user experience to enable the user who is ready to quit smoking to easily find out when and what situations caused the need to smoke, along with the emotions that triggered the puff.

The app also has a social feature which allows sharing of one’s progress with their loved ones via Facebook, Twitter, email or even SMS.

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Music from Spotify now free on smartphones and tablets

Thursday, December 12th, 2013

Music lovers can now stream millions of songs on your mobile devices for FREE. Spotify has also launched in 20 new markets today, making the service available in 55 markets.

“Today we’re giving people the best free music experience in the history of the smartphone and the tablet,” said Daniel Ek, Spotify CEO & Founder in New York City. “Whether you're going to the gym, or having a party with friends. Just sit back and let Spotify serve you great music for every moment of your life.”

“Today we’re giving people the best free music experience in the history of the smartphone and the tablet,” said Daniel Ek, Spotify CEO & Founder in New York City. “Whether you’re going to the gym, or having a party with friends. Just sit back and let Spotify serve you great music for every moment of your life.”

Listen to all your playlists, discover new music, or simply sit back and dig into your favourite artist’s entire back catalogue.

Spotify’s new free smartphone experience lets you shuffle play:

  • Your music: Listen to all the playlists you’ve created and playlists from the people you follow. Spotify lets you discover new music, save, shuffle and share.
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New arrivals: LG G Pro Lite Android smartphone available in Singapore

Monday, November 11th, 2013

LG’s newest smartphone features a larger IPS display with longer lasting battery power. Running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, the LG G Pro Lite is available now from StarHub (S$498).

LG G Pro Lite jumps on the phablet bandwagon with its 5.5-inch display.

LG G Pro Lite jumps on the phablet bandwagon with its 5.5-inch display.

Fashioned after the LG G Pro, the G Pro Lite has a large 5.5-inch IPS display, a 3,140mAh battery, embedded Stylus Pen, stereo speakers and Dual SIM with a dedicated Hot Key.

LG G Pro Lite comes with the same UX as its premium G Series.

Maybank launches Maybank Mobile Money, first P2P Mobile Payment Service in Singapore

Monday, November 11th, 2013

Developed by Tagit, the service reduces reliance on cash, enabling transfers to friends and family on the go.

Maybank and Tagit launches Maybank Mobile Money in Singapore today.

Maybank and Tagit launches Maybank Mobile Money in Singapore today.

Maybank Singapore today announced the launch of Maybank Mobile Money, the first person-to-person (P2P) mobile payment service in Singapore that allows a person to send money to anyone using a mobile number.

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Holiday greetings: Happy Deepavali to our Hindu friends

Saturday, November 2nd, 2013

Deepavali, or Diwali, is the Hindu festival of lights and is a public holiday in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal.

This is the signboard at the entrance of my residential estate - wishing Hindu residents a Happy Deepavali. Taken with an HTC One max smartphone - which debuted in Singapore today. The two flare spots at the bottom are due to two spotlights shining on it.

This is the signboard at the entrance of my residential estate – wishing Hindu residents a Happy Deepavali. Taken with an HTC One max smartphone – which debuted in Singapore today. The two flare spots at the bottom are due to two spotlights shining on it.

The word “Diwali” is the shortened form of “Deepavali” which literally means “row of lamps”.

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New arrivals: Lenovo unveils its first multimode Yoga Tablet

Wednesday, October 30th, 2013

Lenovo unveiled its new Android 4.2 Yoga Tablet today in a global live stream launch event. Both the 8-inch (start from S$449) and 10-inch (S$549) versions will be available in Singapore by end November. Pre-orders start from 1 November until 10 November.

The new Lenovo Yoga Tablet is designed to resemble a physical book with a

The new Lenovo Yoga Tablet is designed to resemble a physical book with a “graspable” spine.

The amazing thing about the Yoga Tablet is its 6000 mAh battery, which boasts a life of 18 hours (of Wi-Fi web browsing), and can even be used to charge other mobile devices!

Hands-on

The cylindrical battery is a nice design touch and makes holding the tablet more secure and comfortable.

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New arrivals: New ASUS PadFone Infinity available from 9 Nov in Singapore

Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

The New ASUS PadFone Infinity will be available in Singapore from 9 November in Platinum White. The 16GB (S$898) and 32GB (S$998) versions are available from StarHub, M1 and authorised retailers.

The New PadFone Infinity Station is available separately for an additional S$328. The Titanium Black colour will be available later.

The Android New ASUS PadFone Infinity docked into its Station. Available from 9 November 2013 in Singapore in Platinum White.

The Android New ASUS PadFone Infinity docked into its Station. Available from 9 November 2013 in Singapore in Platinum White.

Both mobile operators will offer the hybrid device at a range of attractive mobile price plans that allow customers to connect to the respective LTE / DC-HSPA+ mobile networks.

The New ASUS PadFone Infinity runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and measures 143.5 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm, weighs 145g and has a 2400mAh battery.

The docking station measures 264.6 x 181.6 x 10.6 mm, weighs 532g and includes a 5000mAh battery.

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New arrivals: Jabra Solemate wireless speaker with NFC, Dolby Digital Plus & colours

Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

Jabra Solemate now comes with Dolby Digital Plus (for Android and iOS), NFC and an assortment of red, blue, yellow, black, white and gray. Available at S$228 from 4 November in Singapore at Apple retailers.

The expanded Jabra Solemate now comes with Dolby Digital Plus (for Android and iOS), NFC and an assortment of red, blue, yellow, black, white and gray (in addition to the existing black and white).

The expanded Jabra Solemate now comes with Dolby Digital Plus (for Android and iOS), NFC and an assortment of red, blue, yellow, black, white and gray (in addition to the existing black and white).

Jabra, a maker of hands-free communications solutions, announces new bold colours of red, blue, yellow and grey for the Solemate, in addition to the existing black and white.

Whether you and your friends are listening to music from your phone, streaming a movie to your home theatre, or watching TV on your tablet, this wireless portable speaker – equipped with an integrated powerful woofer and dual tweeters amplifies the volume to 112 dB SPL for brilliance across a wide audio spectrum – delivering hours of audio entertainment anywhere your party takes you.

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