May 1st, 2015
Smile Singapore, an advocacy campaign by Clarke Quay Central to promote a happier and joyful nation, is installing its photo mural of smiling portraits in the Central Atrium of the shopping mall.
Smile Singapore campaign at Clarke Quay Central Atrium to promote a happier and joyful Singapore.
A record number of 5755 people have come forward over the past five weeks to share their stories about what makes them happy in Singapore.
Smile Singapore campaign at Clarke Quay Central Atrium.
Their smiling portraits have been captured and will be printed, laminated and pieced together to create a giant photo mural to be completed by Sunday, 3 May 2015.
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Tags: Central, Clarke Quay, Fuji Xerox, Singapore, Smile
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April 30th, 2015
Singtel is rallying support for Team Singapore by putting the spotlight on the people inspiring the athletes; providing 24/7 live coverage of the games; and Cheer Aggregator software to provide insights to the support from the public.
SEA Games athletes with their inspirations as well as staff from Singtel and the Singapore sports community. Photo credit: Wee Wu Neo, theneodimension.com.
Singtel had earlier announced its commitment as the SEA Games’ Official Multimedia Partner, with sponsorship of over S$15 million worth of next-generation multimedia solutions and technology infrastructure.
Celebrating the Extraordinary
Singtel will shine the spotlight on our Team Singapore athletes and the people who have been their guiding lights, with a glimpse into these behind-the-scenes personalities.
Athletes sharing their inspirations
- Adam Swandi (Football)
- Jasmine Ser (Shooting)
- Joseph Schooling (Swimming)
- Russel Low (Basketball)
- Tong Kah Mun (Gymnastics)
- Vera Tan (Wushu)
Members of the public will hear the inspiring stories of the heroes behind each successful athlete.
Six Team Singapore athletes will share their stories about the people who have made personal sacrifices, and who have gone the extra mile to support them on their SEA Games quest.
Vera has nominated her physiotherapist Hwee Koon as her extraordinary person, touched by how she always takes time out to treat any injury she sustains, sometimes even long after the office has closed.
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Tags: Adam Swandi, Amobee, analytics, data, Jasmine Ser, Joseph Schooling, Russel Low, SEA Games, Singapore, SingTel, sports, Sports Hub, Tong Kah Mun, Vera Tan
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April 29th, 2015
LG Electronics has globally unveiled its latest flagship smartphone – the LG G4. The 5.5-inch (2560 x 1440, 538ppi) smartphone ships with Android 5.1 Lollipop and comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB memory.
Available end-May in Singapore from M1, Singtel, StarHub and LG Mobile retailers.
Update (13 May, 2015):
Promotion with M1 and StarHub (while stocks last): Customers who register their purchase interest (15-24 May) with M1 and StarHub (Singtel not included) will get a free 64GB MicroSD card and for purchases of the LG G4 in leather, a free genuine leather Quick Circle Cover.
This is in addition to the free extra battery and charger cradle for purchases from all three telcos.
The LG G4 is available in handcrafted, genuine full grain leather in three beautiful colors (Black, Brown and Red). Other material options for the G4 rear cover include artisan-forged Metallic Gray as well as lustrous, Shiny Gold.
The regional launch for the LG G4 was held in the ArtScience Museum in Singapore.
Price & ordering
The leather version of the LG G4 is priced at S$998 in Singapore while the metallic version is priced at S$928.
Customers will receive an additional LG G4 battery and battery charger worth S$126 when they purchase an LG G4, while stocks last.
Consumers can register their interest at the websites of the respective telecommunication companies from 15 May 2015 to 24 May 2015.
The LG G4 is available in handcrafted, genuine full grain leather in three beautiful colors (Black, Brown and Red).
Other material options for the G4 rear cover include artisan-forged Metallic Gray as well as lustrous, Shiny Gold.
The G4 has a 16-megapixel rear camera with F1.8 aperture and OIS 2.0 – which now incorporates three-axis optical image stabilisation to reduce blur.
The camera also added Manual Mode for photography, allowing users to directly control focus, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation and white balance.
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Tags: Android, Android 5, flagship, G4, launch, LG, Lollipop, Singapore, smartphones
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April 27th, 2015
The latest flagship model in the HTC One family debuts in Singapore on 2 May, 2015 and is available from M1, Singtel and StarHub for S$1,008. Tech specs below.
The HTC One M9 will be available in dual-tone silver and rose gold, and single-tone gunmetal grey in Singapore (S$1,008) from 2 May 2015 at M1, Singtel, and StarHub. A single-tone gold and dual-tone gold and pink version may be available later.
The HTC One M9 ships with Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with HTC Sense 7 and is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core CPU with 3GB RAM and 32GB memory.
HTC One M9 in single-tone gunmetal grey, with dual front-facing speakers and new 5.1 channel Dolby Surround sound simulation.
Measuring 144.6 x 69.7 x 9.61mm and weighing 157g, the M9 is powered by a 2840mAh battery and has a 5-inch display with Full HD 1080p.
The M9 uses Nano SIM and comes with NFC and micro-USB port.
It has a 20-megapixel rear camera with sapphire lens cover and front camera with f/2.0 lens capable of 1080p video recording.
The main camera is capable of shooting 4K video.
The HTC One M9 was first unveiled in March during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
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Tags: Android, Android 5, flagship, HTC, HTC One, Lollipop, M9, Singapore, smartphones
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April 22nd, 2015
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan – with Photoshop CC and the new Photoshop Lightroom CC – is now available across desktop and mobile for S$13 per month.
All existing Photography and Creative Cloud complete plan members are able to access the new version of Lightroom CC today – at no extra charge.
The new Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC promises fast performance and new tools to edit, enhance, organise and showcase photos.
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan (S$13 per month) includes Lightroom CC across desktop, web and mobile, Photoshop CC and Photoshop Mix (for iPhone and iPad).
A free 30-day trial version of Lightroom CC is also available.
All products are also available as part of Creative Cloud complete plan.
With Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC, Adobe Creative Cloud Photography includes mobile capabilities – automatically syncing photos with Lightroom CC on the desktop, while Lightroom on mobile devices lets users access and edit their entire catalog of photos on iPad, iPhone as well as Android smartphones and tablets.
Creative Cloud Photography is making the transition for digital photography from a traditional desktop-based process to a more mobile, connected workflow for digital images.
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Tags: Adobe, cloud, Creative Cloud, image editing, Lightroom, photo editing, photography, Photoshop, software, subscription
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April 21st, 2015
EZ-Link unveils first non-card stored value cashless device in the form of Hello Kitty trinkets (S$24.90). The Singapore company also launched the new EZ-Link Rewards Scheme with Perx.
The inaugural series of charms is available with four designs: Red, Pink, Blue and Black.
EZ-Link Pte Ltd is Singapore’s largest issuer of CEPAS-compliant cards.
The new EZ-Charms break away from the conventional ez-link card design, while the EZ-Link Rewards Scheme with Perx is the first rewards programme for commuters using public transport with the ez-link card.
EZ-Charms – New Form Factor
“Our aim is to push through boundaries to make every tap with ez-link a rewarding and fun experience. The launch of EZ-Charms is significant as it represents a breakthrough in technical limitations and opens up many new possibilities for fashionable products in the future. On the other hand, with the new EZ-Link Rewards Scheme with Perx, ez-link users will be rewarded for something they do every day – taking trains and buses,” said Nicholas Lee, Chief Executive Officer, EZ-Link Pte Ltd.
Functioning in exactly the same way as existing ez-link cards, EZ-Charms can be used on buses, trains, taxis, for shopping and dining and topped up at all ez-link card channels.
The first EZ-Charm design features Hello Kitty, the iconic feline character, to give users a lovely, fun and stylish piece of ornament to hang off their mobile phones and key chains etc.
Measuring 3.3cm by 2.5cm by 0.5cm, each EZ-Charm is sold in an attractive packaging, making it an adorable gift for loved ones – especially Hello Kitty fans.
All EZ-Charms are sold without stored value and are valid for two years.
The pricing and availability of the EZ-Charms are tabulated below.
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Tags: accessories, EZ-Charm, ez-link, Hello Kitty, Perx, Singapore, Transitlink
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April 19th, 2015
Singapore tech retail chain Challenger introduces two new retail concepts – “Game On!” and “Go Android!” – to revitalise its flagship megastore in Funan.
From Acer, Asus, Fitbit, HTC, Lenovo, Huawei, Samsung to ZTE, “Go Android!” showcases a comprehensive selection of Android devices in an Android-branded space spanning a 1,100 square feet.
In response to the emerging demand for products in the Android and Gaming categories, Challenger has revamped more than 4,000 square feet of its cookie-cutter retail space in Funan.
Record sales of Android devices inspired the first ‘Go Android’ in town
Having noted record sales of Android devices in recent years, Challenger is bringing all the big names together to provide a one-stop solution to users of Android devices.
“To encourage retail growth, we need to raise the bar in the retail industry and Challenger believes in the importance of updating retail experience to suit the needs and demands of shoppers. More importantly, the two retail concepts are formulated because of our desire to provide shoppers with a seamless one-stop destination where they can explore and learn about the products before a purchase,” said Loo Pei Fen, Head of Marketing for Challenger Technologies.
Shoppers can see, touch, feel and experience the possibilities of all the latest and coolest Android devices.
With Android wearables, smartphones, tablets to TV, featured alongside complementary accessories such as headphones and smartphone cases, shoppers can experience the complete suite of Android products in an interactive environment.
To give greater assurance to increasing Android users, Challenger is also launching the Accidental Protection Damage plan.
More than half-a-million existing ValueClub members are automatically entitled to a 1-time repair claim for their Android and Windows smartphones purchased at Challenger (* Terms and conditions apply).
Spanning over more than 3,000 square feet, “Game On!” is the place for both casual and enthusiastic gamers looking to experience a little more reality when shopping for gaming solutions.
Leading the way with the game-changing ‘Game On!’
Challenger has its eyes on the niche but growing segment of Gaming with its immersive shopping concept for gamers – ‘Game On!’
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Tags: Android, Challenger, Funan, games, gaming, shopping, Singapore
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April 18th, 2015
Photo of the Day: Remember the horses in love in front of the train station in Hua Hin, Thailand? Here’s the close-up portrait shot of those happy horses.
* This is a different snapshot from the previous one.
The sharp details and shallow field of view of the camera and lens really impressed me in this snapshot of the happy horses just outside the Hua Hin Railway Station in Thailand. Photo taken with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
Looking at them really cheered up my day!
Tags: EM1, happy, holiday, horses, Hua Hin, love, Olympus, OMD, photography, photos, potd, smiling, statues, statuettes, Thailand, Thailand 2014
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April 17th, 2015
Samsung today introduced its new SUHD TVs, and launched its latest range of UHD TVs and audio products. Complete price list below.
The curved soundbars are designed to match the curved TVs in Samsung’s latest lineup of TV and audio products for 2015.
Below are Samsung’s SUHD TV limited period promotions.
SUHD Launch Event Special
With every purchase of selected Samsung SUHD TVs and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge 4G+ from participating authorised Samsung dealers, consumers are entitled to receive a Complimentary Gift Pack worth $614.
The complimentary gift pack consists of:
- Samsung Level On Wireless headphones
- Samsung Level Link (Bluetooth streaming dongle)
- Wireless Charging Pad
SUHD Launch Special for DBS/POSB Cardmembers
With every purchase of a Samsung SUHD TV from any authorised Samsung dealer, consumers are entitled to a complimentary 28” luggage (worth $200).
This applies to DBS/POSB credit and debit cardmembers only, and is only valid with purchase of selected Samsung SUHD TVs via payment by DBS/POSB credit or debit cards.
Below are the prices for Samsung’s 2015 range of TVs and audio solutions.
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Tags: audio, audiovisual, AV, curved, lineup, promotions, Samsung, Singapore, soundbars, speakers, SUHD, televisions, TV, UHD
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April 16th, 2015
The affordable Lumia 640 (S$299) and Lumia 640 XL (S$429) will hit the shelves in Singapore this Saturday, 18 April.
The Lumia 640 will be available in glossy cyan, orange, white and matte black, and the Lumia 640 XL will be available in matte cyan, orange, black, and white.
First unveiled during Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona in March, the 5-inch Lumia 640 and 5.7-inch Lumia 640 XL ships with Windows Phone 8.1 and will eventually be upgradeable to Windows 10 when the new OS from Microsoft is ready later this year.
“People are looking for a device which brings them more flexibility to switch easily between work and play, without breaking the bank. With the long lasting battery and full range of Microsoft experiences – including Office and OneDrive – the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL are the perfect enablers of productivity for consumers,” said Bruce Howe, General Manager, Microsoft Mobile Devices Sales for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.
Both models offer integrated Microsoft Office experiences, OneDrive storage and fast 4G connectivity.
From now to 30 June, the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL will also come with a one-year subscription to Office 365 Personal, which includes the latest Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote) on the Lumia as well as on one PC or Mac and one tablet.
With the Office 365 Personal installed, users will receive an additional 1TB of OneDrive storage, and 60 Skype world minutes.
To redeem the offer, users will need to download the Office 365 gift app from the Windows Phone Store by 30 June and activate it by 14 August 2015.
The main tech specs for the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL are summarised below.
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Tags: Lumia, Microsoft, Nokia, Office, OneDrive, Skype, smartphones, Windows
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