Posts Tagged ‘smartphones’
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
LG has launched the Optimus G in Seoul, Korea today. Available in Korea next week and in key global markets in October.
The Optimus G is LG’s new flagship smartphone model, with 1.5 GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor.
| LG Optimus G |
| OS |
Android 4.0.4 (ICS) |
| Screen |
4.7″ WXGA, True HD IPSPlus |
| Resolution |
1280 x 768 |
| Battery |
2,100 mAh, sealed |
| Processor |
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 1.5 GHz Quad-Core Krait CPUs |
| Features |
LTE, NFC |
| Camera |
Rear: 13 MP* |
| Front: 1.3 MP |
| Video |
1080p Full HD |
| Memory |
RAM: 2 GB |
| Int: 32 GB |
| Ext: Nil |
| Size /mm |
131.9 x 68.9 x 8.45 |
| Weight |
145 g |
| Price |
TBA |
| * In certain markets, the phone could be shipped with an 8 MP camera. |
The Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) phone has a camera that shoots an amazing 13 megapixels while the sealed battery is rated at 2,100 mAh.
The Optimus G has a 4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS Plus (1280 x 768 pixels) screen and is only 8.45mm thin.
It is both LTE and NFC capable.
LG’s new flagship smartphone leverages the powerful 1.5 GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU to provide speedy performance and a sleek user experience.
LG boasts that the Optimus G goes beyond multi-taking into “cross-tasking” of activities without limitations.
According to LG: whereas multi-tasking applies to running various applications at the same time, cross-tasking applies to complex tasks that can be completed simultaneously without having to compromise other tasks.
Some new UX features that will be included into the Optimus G to showcase its cross-tasking and engaging capabilities are listed below.
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Tags:Android, Android 4.0, ICE, Ice Cream Sandwich, Korea, launch, LG, LTE, NFC, Optimus, Optimus G, smartphones
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Friday, September 14th, 2012
This free app for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets helps users to discover fun things to do and organise outings with friends.
Screenshots from SingTel’s free Loop & Meet app for iOS and Android mobile devices.
SingTel has launched Loop & Meet, a mobile app that enables mobile users to send event invitations quickly and easily, and tracks responses without having to sort through dozens of email and text messages.
Discover things to do. Send and track invitations. Meet up and have fun!
With Loop & Meet, users can browse through hundreds of events that are refreshed daily from inSing.com.
“We know that it is sometimes difficult to plan new activities or think of new places to visit,” said Cheong Hai Thoo, SingTel’s Head of Multimedia.
These events have been categorised for easy browsing into: movies, music, leisure, night out, arts, festivals and family.
The service allows users to invite their friends via SMS or email.
The app was developed in collaboration with app developer, Goba.
“Loop & Meet makes this process a breeze so that users will never be short of leisure and entertainment options,” Cheong enthused.
Recipients can use the SMS and web platforms to confirm attendance and chat with registered users, even if they have not installed the app.
Loop & Meet will help to track the responses and send invitees reminders if they do not respond.
This makes it easier for all users to keep track of the full event itinerary, time, place and attendees.
Loop & Meet is an important addition to SingTel’s growing suite of multimedia offerings, which includes the skoob e-Books service, AMPed music service and deF!ND digital concierge.
Loop & Meet is available for free download from the Apple App Store and Google Play store.
Tags:Android, Apps, iOS, iPad, iPhone, launch, Singapore, SingTel, smartphones, tablets
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
No surprises as to the features of the iPhone 5 except that there’s no NFC. Most of the enhancements are evolutionary rather than revolutionary. As with its predecessors, iPhone 5 will come in 16 GB (S$948), 32 GB (S$1,088) and 64 GB (S$1,238) configurations.
It will arrive in 9 countries, including Singapore, on 21 September.
The iPhone 5 comes in Black & Slate or White & Silver.
The iPhone 5 will run on iOS 6, which will be released as a free software update two days before the smartphone itself hits the shelves.
| Apple iPhone 5 |
| OS |
iOS 6 |
| Screen |
4″ Retina display |
| Resolution |
1136 x 640 |
| Battery |
mAh rating not revealed |
| Processor |
A6 |
| Features |
LTE |
| Camera |
Rear: 8 MP |
| Front: 1.2 MP |
| Video |
Rear: 1080p30 |
| Front: 720p30 |
| Video |
Info not available |
| Memory |
Int: 16, 32, 64 GB |
| Ext: Nil |
| Size /mm |
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 |
| Weight |
112 g |
| Price (w GST) |
- 16 GB: S$948
- 32 GB: S$1,088
- 64 GB: S$1,238
|
The new operating system features 200 new features but will notably be foregoing Google’s Maps and YouTube apps.
The 4-inch Retina display is now taller, with 1136 x 640 pixels at a high 326 ppi resolution.
All these will run off the new Apple-designed A6 chip and 4G LTE network.
Design-wise, the iPhone 5 is a stunner, with a selection of Black & Slate and White & Silver.
The former has most of my friends salivating although the white is beginning to become somewhat commonplace by now.
And the body is only 7.6mm thin.
The rear camera now has 8 megapixels while the front 1.2-megapixel camera shoots 720p video at up to 30 fps for FaceTime HD video calls.
A new panorama feature stitches photos of up to 28 megapixels simply by moving the camera across a scene in one smooth motion – like the sweep panorama in Sony cameras.
Available in 9 countries on 21 Sep.
As expected, Apple has replaced the 30-pin connector with a new 9-pin Lightning connector.
A Lightning-to-30-pin Adapter (sold separately) is available to connect the iPhone 5 to legacy 30-pin accessories.
Due to the variation in LTE networks in different countries, the iPhone 5 will come in 3 variants in terms of LTE frequencies.
The first model (A1428 GSM) works only in the US and Canada, while the second (A1429 CDMA) works for US carriers Sprint and Verizon, as well as KDDI in Japan.
9-pin Lightning connector replaces 30-pin connector.
The third model (A1429 GSM) runs on 850MHz, 1800MHz and 2100Mz.
This is the most international version – compatible with the most number of countries.
Note that although the iPhone 5 runs on 1800MHz for LTE, Singapore operates its LTE network on 1800MHz and 2600MHz.
So in areas where 1800MHz is not available, the iPhone 5 will fall back onto 3G.
Likewise, in countries where the 4G is not compatible with your version of iPhone 5, you will still be able to use in on 3G.
The iPhone 4S will also be available for a suggested retail price of SGD$788 (incl GST) and iPhone 4 for a suggested retail price SGD$588 (incl GST).
The first nine countries getting the iPhone 5 on 21 September are Singapore, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the US and the UK.
The iPhone 5 will be available in 9 countries on 21 Sep and another 22 countries on 28 Sep.
Customers from these countries can pre-order the iPhone 5 beginning 14 September.
All three major Telcos in Singapore, SingTel, StarHub and M1, will be selling the iPhone 5 on 21 September.
The iPhone 5 will next hit the shelves worldwide at 22 more countries a week later on 22 September.
These countries are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Tags:Apple, iOS, iPhone, iPhone 5, launch, M1, Singapore, SingTel, smartphones, StarHub
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Thursday, September 6th, 2012
Nokia has unveiled its new flagship smartphone – the Windows Phone 8 Nokia Lumia 920.
Together with the mid-range Nokia Lumia 820, these are its first Windows Phone 8 smartphones to be unveiled. Both will start shipping later this year.
Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820 – the new Microsoft Windows Phone 8 smartphones.
Both phones will be available in pentaband LTE and HSPA+ variants and are expected to start shipping in select markets later in the year.
Nokia will announce pricing and specific roll-out dates country by country when sales are due to begin.
The Nokia flagship Lumia 920 comes in yellow, red, grey, white or black
The Nokia Lumia 920 incorporates the latest Nokia PureView imaging innovation.
It uses advanced floating lens technology that claims to take in “five times more light than competing smartphones without using flash, making it possible to capture clear, bright pictures and video indoors and at night”.
The mid-range Nokia Lumia 820 comes in red, yellow, grey, cyan, purple, white and black.
The touch-screen is able to differentiate between a bare finger and a glove one. You can still use the screen while wearing a ski glove.
Yellow Nokia Lumia 920 smartphone.
And it sports the same curved screen design I like in the Lumia 800.
The Nokia Lumia 820 comes with an exchangeable shell design that allows a range of colors, and enables wireless charging.
Beneath the shell is room to insert a microSD memory card.
Although both will feature a new faster 1.5GHz Dual Core Snapdragon S4 processor, the latest phones from Samsung, LG and Huawei will have Quad core processors, as will the iPhone 5 probably.
Nokia location suite
The Nokia Lumia 920 also comes with Nokia City Lens, the latest addition to the Nokia location suite.
The red and yellow Nokia Lumia 820.
By pointing the camera at a city street, City Lens overlays information about restaurants, shops, hotels and more on the surfaces of buildings, for the most intuitive way to explore surroundings.
Nokia City Lens is the start of a new augmented reality experience that also enhances Nokia Maps, making it possible to move between maps view and augmented reality view to help people check their direction and surroundings.
Nokia Drive and Nokia Transport have also been enhanced.
The Nokia Lumia 920 also comes with a large 2000mAh battery and features built-in wireless charging.
Wireless charging partners
Nokia Lumia 820 covers.
Nokia also announced a range of wireless charging accessories and partnerships.
The Fatboy Recharge Pillow provides a fun way to recharge, while JBL introduced the JBL PowerUP, a wireless charging docking station with high quality audio in retro styling.
Deals with Virgin Atlantic to put wireless charging stations in the London Heathrow Clubhouse lounge and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to put charging plates on tables in some of their cafés, were the first of many deals Nokia intends to sign to take wireless charging outside the home and office.
Below are the key technical specifications for the Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820, as well as their respective detailed datasheets.
|
Nokia Lumia 920 |
Nokia Lumia 820 |
| Display |
4.5 inch Nokia PureMotion HD+ WXGA IPS LCD
Super Sensitive touch
ClearBlack technology with high brightness mode and Sunlight Readability Enhancements |
4.3 inch ClearBlack OLED WVGA 800×480
SuperSensitive touch
ClearBlack technology with high brightness mode and Sunlight Readability Enhancements |
| Battery |
2000mAh with integrated Qi wireless charging |
1650mAh with support for Qi wireless charging |
| Processor |
1.5GHz Dual Core Snapdragon S4 |
1.5GHz Dual Core Snapdragon S4 |
| Main camera |
8.7MP with Nokia PureView advanced optical imaging stabilization and Carl Zeiss optics
Full 1080p HD video capture at 30fps |
8MP Auto Focus with Carl Zeiss opticsDual LED flash
Full HD 1080p video capture at 30fps |
| Front facing camera |
1.2MP with 720p HD video |
VGA |
| Memory |
1GB RAM32GB mass memory with 7GB free SkyDrive storage |
1GB RAM8GB mass memory with microSD memory card support and 7GB free SkyDrive storage |
Datasheet for Nokia Lumia 920
Datasheet for Nokia Lumia 820
Tags:Lumia, Microsoft, Nokia, smartphones, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8
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Thursday, August 30th, 2012
StarHub will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 3, 11am to 9pm.
Click to view or download StarHub promotions during COMEX 2012.
Together with SingTel and M1, also on Level 3 of Suntec Singapore, StarHub will start their COMEX 2012 days earlier at 11am instead of noon.
Those looking for super fast broadband can consider the MaxInfinity Elite, StarHub’s 150Mbps fibre broadband service, at S$47.94 per month (24-month contract).
It comes with a free Wireless Home Gateway and free mobile broadband (30GB) at up to 1.2Mbps.
Check out their smartphone, tablets and broadband deals here, as well as their cable TV and bundled packages.
Tags:broadband, cable TV, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 computers, COMEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, IT exhibition, laptops, notebooks, promotions, Singapore, smartphones, StarHub, Suntec, tablets, telco
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Thursday, August 30th, 2012
SingTel will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 3 Rooms 301-306, 11am to 9pm.
Click to view or download SingTel promotions during COMEX 2012.
SingTel will also start their COMEX 2012 days earlier at 11am instead of noon. Check out their smartphone, tablets and broadband deals here, as well as their bundled packages.
Below are some highlights to check out.
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Tags:broadband, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 computers, COMEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, game consoles, IT exhibition, laptops, MacBook, notebooks, promotions, Singapore, SingTel, Smart TV, smartphones, Suntec, tablets, telco
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Thursday, August 30th, 2012
M1 will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 3 Rooms 307-314, 11am to 9pm.
Click to view or download M1 promotions during COMEX 2012.
M1 will start their COMEX 2012 days earlier at 11am instead of noon. Check out their smartphone, tablets and broadband deals here, as well as their bundled packages.
Tags:broadband, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 computers, COMEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, IT exhibition, M1, promotions, Singapore, smartphones, Suntec, tablets, telco
Posted in Accessories, Brochures, Events, Exhibition, Gadgets, Galaxy, Notebooks, Phones, Prices, Promotions, Specifications, Tablets | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
Samsung will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Booth 8130, 8161, and 8328.
COMEX 2012 promotions and offers from Samsung below.
Check out Samsung’s COMEX 2012 promotions for its cameras, smartphones and tablets, smart TVs and home entertainment systems.
“韩国电子电器制造商Samsung正参展在新加坡举办的COMEX 2012。它的展览亭就在四楼8130号亭。商品包括相机，手机以及平板电脑。刚刚推出的EX2F小型相机以及GALAXY Note 10.1平板电脑也都亮相。” –
科技点心（微薄）
For cameras, check out the freebies that come with the newly launched EX2F compact camera with bright F1.4 lens, and the NX series of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras
For mobile devices, check out discounts for the GALAXY S3 smartphone and the newly launched GALAXY Note 10.1 Android tablet; as well as other models and accessories.
Tags:accessories, Android, cameras, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 audio, COMEX 2012 cameras, COMEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, IT exhibition, promotions, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, Suntec, tablets
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Monday, August 20th, 2012
The Optimus Vu: will have the 4-PLUS-1 NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-Core processor and Android 4.0 (ICS) OS when the 5-inch smartphone heads out of Korea and Japan to make its global debut in September.
The LG Optimus Vu: comes with a 5-inch, 4:3 ration IPS display.
I last wrote about the LG Optimus Vu: half a year ago in February, when it was unveiled ahead of MWC 2012, and slotted to be introduced in Korea in March.
At that time, it only had a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS.
The Optimus Vu: will be updated with a 4-PLUS-1 NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-Core processor and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS.
It will also feature upgraded versions of QuickMemo and Notebook.
Since then, more than 500,000 units of the Optimus Vu: has been sold in Korea while it has been launched in Japan this month.
The LG Optimus Vu: sports a 5-inch display – slightly broader but smaller than the 5.3-inch Samsung GALAXY Note.
The 4:3 ratio IPS display will work well with an upgraded version of QuickMemo and Notebook – two features that maximises the use of the large screen.
The Optimus Vu: will make its debut in select markets in Europe, Asia (including Singapore), Middle East, Africa and Latin America in September.
Tags:Android, Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, ICS, LG, Optimus, smartphones, Vu:
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Saturday, August 18th, 2012
Having used the Apple iPhone for many years, I decided to switch over to the Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone to see what the new kid on the block has to offer.
The Nokia Lumia 900 Windows 7.5 smartphone, fresh out of the box.
I was given a Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone when it arrived in Singapore, so I’ve been using it for a while now, and I’m still with it.
First released in the US during CES 2012 in January this year, and then announced during MWC 2012 in February for markets outside the US, Nokia’s third Lumia smartphone has been available in Singapore since 26 May and retails for S$849.
I find the physical design of the Lumia 900 handsome and masculine. More importantly, the user interface is intuitive and smooth, while web-surfing and mail-checking performance is excellent. Social networking with the People Hub is also convenient and hassle-free.
To sum up, I ended up using my 7” tablet much less often than before.
What I like
Firstly, the design. I know the striking colour is the cyan, but I’m glad I had the black version. It’s a solid slab of masculinity.
If you need turn-by-turn navigation especially when travelling overseas, the Lumia 900 already pays for itself.
At 11.5mm thick, the Lumia 900 is definitely not the most svelte model on the scene. If thin is your thing, go for the HTC One S instead.
I like the solid feel and heft when I hold the Lumia 900 in my palm.
The solid unibody and glass is really robust, despite the rough handling – like throwing the car keys and the Lumia in the same trousers pocket, and dropping it a coupla times – it’s got nary a scratch on body nor screen.
Display is bright and clear, even under strong sunlight.
The blacks are really black. Fonts are so clear that sometimes the red text appear receded below the other-coloured fonts (it’s an optical illusion).
Photos and video appear really vivid on the phone’s screen.
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Tags:Lumia, Lumia 900, Mango, Metro, Nokia, smartphones, Windows, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 7.5, Windows Phone 8
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