Posts Tagged ‘smartphones’

New arrivals: Huawei Honor 3X, Media Pad X1, Miao Wang & MediaQ

Friday, May 2nd, 2014

Huawei has unveiled a slew of mobile devices, launching premium handset range Honor 3X, world’s slimmest 7-inch tablet MediaPad X1, Mobile WiFi Miao Wang and home entertainment device MediaQ.

Prices and availability below.

The home entertainment device MediaQ is one of four devices Huawei launched in Singapore.

The home entertainment device MediaQ is one of four devices Huawei launched in Singapore.

All the new devices are available in Singapore now, except for the 4G version of the MediaPad X1, which will be available in June 2014.

Huawei Price Device
Honor 3X S$468 Smartphone
MediaPad X1 S$498 (3G) Tablet
S$598 (4G)
Miao Wang (E5730) S$168 Mobile WiFi
MediaQ S$178 Media Player

For more details, the press release is appended below.

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New arrivals: Samsung Galaxy K zoom smartphone-camera

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

The new Samsung Galaxy K zoom packs in the image quality of compact cameras with the smartphone features of the Galaxy line of Android smartphones. Price & availability TBA.

The Samsung Galaxy K zoom will be available in three colours: Charcoal Black, Shimmery White and Electric Blue.

The Samsung Galaxy K zoom will be available in three colours: Charcoal Black, Shimmery White and Electric Blue.

Samsung Electronics has announced its new “camera-specialised smartphone” – the Samsung Galaxy K zoom.

Side view showing the lens retracted and deployed.

Side view showing the lens retracted and deployed.

The Galaxy K zoom is a smartphone that blends advanced digital camera technology with Samsung’s Galaxy mobile phone experience.

As a camera-specialised smartphone, the Galaxy K zoom offers an advanced technical camera system designed to offer the control and functionality of a dedicated camera, ensuring that the important moments are captured with good clarity.

The Galaxy K zoom is equipped with new retracting lens technology that provides 10x optical zoom in a slim and chic body.

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Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE arrives in Singapore from 11 April

Friday, April 4th, 2014

Pre-ordered units can be collected on 11 April, Friday, as the new Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE (S$1,068 without contract) hits Singapore shelves from 12 April, Saturday onwards.

Update (11 April, 2014):

Fans who successfully pre-ordered the Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE (32GB) collected their brand new devices from M1, SingTel, StarHub and Samsung Experience Stores today.

Photos here.

Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE hits Singapore on 11 April 2014.

Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE hits Singapore on 11 April 2014.

The GALAXY S5 LTE (32GB) will be available in shimmery WHITE and charcoal BLACK at all telecommunication operators, major consumer electronics stores and Samsung Experience Stores.

Consumers who had registered their interest or pre-ordered can collect their devices from their respective mobile operators and Samsung Experience Stores from 11 April 2014, Friday.

Consumers who have not registered their interest or pre-ordered will be able to purchase the GALAXY S5 LTE from the mobile operators and Samsung Experience Stores from 12 April 2014, Saturday.

The GALAXY S5 LTE is compatible with a range of Samsung wearable devices and accessories.

These will be available at the launch of GALAXY S5 LTE.

  • Gear 2 (available in charcoal BLACK and gold BROWN) – S$398
  • Gear 2 Neo (available in charcoal BLACK, mocha GRAY and wild ORANGE) – S$298
  • Gear Fit (available in charcoal BLACK) – S$268
  • S View Cover (available in Black, White, Rose Gold, Pink, Green ) – S$78
  • Flip Wallet (available in Black, White, Rose Gold, Pink, Green) – S$58

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PayPal & Samsung collaborate on GALAXY S5 LTE for secure/simpler shopping

Friday, March 28th, 2014

Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users can easily and securely shop password-free online on the new smartphone using its new fingerprint authentication feature, with millions of merchants that accept PayPal.

Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users will be able to shop more securely and simply with the fingerprint authentication feature on the new smartphone.

Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users will be able to shop more securely and simply with the fingerprint authentication feature on the new smartphone.

The collaboration between Samsung and PayPal enables Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users to be the first to be able to login and shop at any merchant that accepts PayPal on mobile and in-stores using only their fingerprint as authentication.

“We are very excited to partner PayPal to provide consumers with a seamless and secure experience in online shopping and payments on our new Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE,” said Irene Ng, Vice President, Marketing, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.

The new secure, biometric feature means GALAXY S5 LTE users will no longer need to remember passwords or login details across millions of PayPal merchants.

PayPal will be the first global payment company to support Samsung’s mobile fingerprint authentication technology.

PayPal provides a secure wallet in the cloud and doesn’t store personal information on the device.

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New arrivals: Samsung GALAXY S5 smartphone and Gear smartwatches launched in Singapore

Thursday, March 27th, 2014

Samsung Singapore has just announced the launch of the GALAXY S5 LTE smartphone, as well as the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit smartwatches.

These are available for pre-order from tomorrow (prices below) with delivery expected over the next few weeks (exact dates yet to be announced).

From left: Samsung Gear Fit (S$268); GALAXY S5 LTE (S$1,068); Gear 2 Neo (S$298); Gear 2 (S$398).

From left: Samsung Gear Fit (S$268); GALAXY S5 LTE (S$1,068); Gear 2 Neo (S$298); Gear 2 (S$398).

The GALAXY S5 smartphone and Gear smartwatches were unveiled globally at MWC in Barcelona back in end February with worldwide availability in some 150 countries expected on 11 April.

Samsung RRP (SGD)
GALAXY S5 LTE S$1,068
S View Cover S$78
Flip Wallet S$58
Gear 2 S$398
Gear 2 Neo S$298
Gear Fit S$268

Samsung Singapore brought in the hardware in mid-March for a media preview.

Check out the first look for these new devices here.

They have just been launched in Singapore this evening with pre-orders beginning tomorrow (28 March).

Pre-order / Registration of interest

Registration of interest with SingTel, StarHub and M1 for the Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE will start on 28 March 2014, 1200 hours.

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First look: Samsung GALAXY S5 in Singapore

Tuesday, March 18th, 2014

Samsung Singapore brought in the GALAXY S5, Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit for a media preview today.

* All pictures in this post taken with a Samsung GALAXY Note 3 phablet.

The new Samsung GALAXY S5 viewed from its left side, showing the volume rocker.

The new Samsung GALAXY S5 viewed from its right side, showing the volume rocker.

Many of the existing features have been enhanced eg. the 16MP camera which now features faster autofocus (0.3 sec) with the hybrid phase detection cum contrast detection autofocus mechanism, realtime-HDR and simulated Lytro-like post-shot selection of focal point.

First impressions:

At the end of the hour-and-a-half session, the impression was that the GALAXY S5 was loaded with features.

There is a feature to help you with anything you may need to do in your daily life.

You may only need 20 percent of the features available, but no matter what is it you need, chances are, there’s a feature for it.

The autofocus did feel really fast when I switched the focus from near to far and back and from light to dark etc.

The perforated design for the finish of the rear panel is a fresh change from the smooth surface of the S4.

I’ve already heard favourable comments from a number who have seen the design physically or on the Web.

The S5 is also dust and water resistant, while the fingerprint scanner worked smoothly to unlock the phone, although you can use that to make online payments using PayPal in Singapore.

View of the Samsung GALAXY S5 from its right.

View of the Samsung GALAXY S5 from its left.

There’s also the ultra power saving mode that extends the life of the battery to as much as 24 hours when its life has dropped to 10 percent.

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StarHub the first to offer TriSIM card in Singapore

Monday, March 17th, 2014

StarHub’s new TriSIM card comes in three different sizes – Standard SIM, MicroSIM and NanoSIM.

A TriSIM card can be used for mobile devices using any of the three SIM card sizes.

A TriSIM card can be used for mobile devices using any of the three SIM card sizes.

Depending on the specific model of the smartphone or tablet being used, consumers have to choose from one of the three form factors depending on their mobile device.

Customers who sign up for a StarHub Mobile plan can get the new universal SIM card at $37.45, while existing subscribers can replace their current SIM card for $26.75.

The universal SIM card is also available for mobile pre-paid customers at StarHub Shops and selected 7-Eleven stores.

This could be a hassle for some customers who regularly switch between devices that operate on different sizes of SIM cards.

StarHub’s is offering Singapore’s first universal TriSIM card, bundling all three form factors in a compact package at no extra cost to consumers.

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New arrivals: LG G Pro2 Android 5.9-inch phablet in Singapore

Thursday, March 13th, 2014

The G Pro2 is LG’s latest flagship smartphone and will be available at all M1, Singtel, Starhub and other authorised LG mobile retailers at the end of March this year at a recommended retail price of S$828.

The LG G Pro2 is available in Titan, White and Red; at S$828.

The LG G Pro2 is available in Titan, White and Red; at S$828.

The LG G Pro2 features a large 5.9-inch Full HD IPS display and enhanced User Experience (UX) features.

LG G Pro2
OS Android 4.4 KitKat
Screen 5.9″ IPS Full HD
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Battery 3,200 mAh
Processor 2.26 GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Camera Rear: 13MP
Front: 2.1MP
Video 4K ULTRA HD
Memory RAM: 3GB
Int: 32GB
Ext: microSD
Size /mm 157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3
Weight 172 g
Price S$828

It has a slim bezel of 3.3mm and a screen-to-frame ratio of 77.2 percent.

The G Pro2 is driven by a 2.26GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset with Qualcomm Technologies Adreno 330 GPU, 3GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB eMMC ROM, and microSD slot for additional external memory.

The smartphone runs on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS and is powered by a removable 3,200mAh battery.

The LG G Pro2 offers a richer, high-power 1W Hi-Fi sound that is 30 percent louder than the G Pro, delivering clearer sound with a more powerful bass.

To simplify the powering on and screen unlocking process, LG engineers developed a unique feature called KNOCKcode which makes unlocking and using the LG G Pro2 easier and more convenient.

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New Arrivals: Xiaomi Mi 3 goes on sale at $419 from 12 noon

Friday, March 7th, 2014

Following the debut of Xiaomi’s Redmi budget smartphone in Singapore on 21 February, the Chinese phone maker is making its higher end Mi 3 available in Singapore from 12 noon TODAY, at S$419.

Update (12.43pm, 7 March, 2014):

Xiaomi announces that the Mi 3 has been sold out after 2 minutes. The Chinese company does not reveal how many of the handsets were sold and does not plan on divulging the numbers as per its February launch of its Redmi budget smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi 3 Android smartphone is available (in Metallic Gray) in Singapore from 12 noon today at S$419.

The Xiaomi Mi 3 Android smartphone is available (in Metallic Gray) in Singapore from 12 noon today at S$419.

Xiaomi’s flagship Mi 3 comes with a 5-inch Full HD IPS display at 441 ppi, and runs a fast 2.3GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8274AB processor, powered by a massive 3,050 mAh lithium-ion battery.

The Xiaomi Mi 3 ships with Bluetooth 4.0, Bluetooth HID, WiFi Display, WiFi Direct, 5Hz WiFi.

The Xiaomi Mi 3 ships with Bluetooth 4.0, Bluetooth HID, WiFi Display, WiFi Direct, 5Hz WiFi.

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IT Fair: IT Show 2014 (27 Feb – 2 Mar) @ Marina Bay Sands

Thursday, February 27th, 2014

From today till Sunday, the first of the four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore takes place for four days (27 Feb – 2 Mar) at the Marina Bay Sands, Levels 1 & B2. IT Show 2014 will open daily from 12 pm to 9 pm (Admission FREE).

The first of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore.

The first of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore.

For IT Show 2014, I’ll be compiling selected promotions and flyers from the exhibitors in a photo album on the tech4tea.com Facebook page.

Promotions/Flyers in alphabetical order

You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links above.

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