Posts Tagged ‘smartphones’
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
The HTC Desire V (S$498) and Desire C (S$338) are the successors to the HTC Desire. Both Android 4.0 smartphones will feature Beats Audio technology and hit the shelves in Singapore from this Saturday, 16 June.
The HTC Desire V (S$498) and Desire C (S$338) will be available on 16 June 2012.
HTC Desire V
The new HTC Desire V and Desire C are also among the first entry-level smartphones to offer Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Both phones come with two years of free 25GB Dropbox space.
Beats Audio technology is integrated into the software and hardware of the phones to provide a powerful, yet rich studio-quality sound experience – whether the user is listening to music or playing a game.
The HTC Desire V has a 4-inch display, a 5-megapixel camera with WVGA video recording, and a 1650mAh battery.
It runs on a 1GHz CPU; and is available in Polar White and Stealth Black.
HTC Desire C
The HTC Desire V supports dual SIM cards so you can keep two active numbers in the same phone – there is no longer any need to carry two phones.
The HTC Desire C has a 3.5-inch (320 x 480) display, a 5-megapixel camera with VGA video recording, and a 1,230mAh battery.
It runs on a 600MHz CPU; and is available in Flamenco Red, Polar White and Stealth Black.
I am particularly partial to the Flamenco Red skin for the HTC Desire C. Doesn’t it just evoke impressions of Darth Maul?
Below are the key specifications of the HTC Desire V and HTC Desire C.
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Tags:Android 4.0, Beats Audio, HTC Desire C, HTC Desire V, Ice Cream Sandwich, launch, Singapore, smartphones
Posted in Android, Announce, Availability, Gadgets, HTC, Operating Systems, Phones, Prices, Software, Specifications | No Comments »
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
The HTC One S is the fourth and last smartphone in the HTC One series to be introduced in Singapore.
It will be available in Gradient Metal from this Saturday, 16 June, for S$948 (without line but including a Beats Solo Headset).
Update (19 July, 2012):
The HTC One S Regular Edition will be available at S$748 from this Saturday, 21 July. The HTC One S Regular Edition does not include the Beats Solo Headset.
The HTC One S Deluxe Edition, which includes the Beats Solo Headset is still available at S$948.
The HTC One S will be available in Gradient Metal.
The HTC One S is the slimmest of the four phones in the HTC One series of Android phones. The others are the HTC One X, HTC One V, and HTC One XL.
The HTC One S is launched with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich; HTC Sense user interface; and runs on a 1.7 GHz dual-core CPU.
It has a 4.3-inch (540 x 960) screen, an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, and a 1,650 mAh battery.
As with the other phones in the HTC One series, the phone excels in its camera and audio performance.
S$948: HTC One S bundled with a Beats Solo Headset
The camera has an f/2.0 aperture and 28mm wide angle lens, captures a shot in 0.7 seconds and in burst mode can shoot up to 60 continuous snapshots at one go.
Bundled with a Beats Solo Headset, HTC One S users enjoy a superb audio experience with Beats Audio Technology, which is integrated into the hardware and software of the smartphone.
Other notable features include an internal storage of 16GB with 2 years’ worth of free 25GB Dropbox storage; and the ability to playback the smartphone’s content on a large screen, via an optional HTC Media Link HD accessory.
Below are the key specifications of the HTC One S at a glance.
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Tags:Android 4.0, Beats Audio, HTC One S, Ice Cream Sandwich, launch, Singapore, smartphones
Posted in Android, Announce, App, Audio, Gadgets, headphones, HTC, HTC One, Launch, Operating Systems, Phones, Prices, Software, Specifications | 1 Comment »
Thursday, June 7th, 2012
StarHub will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 6, Hall 603.
Check out StarHub's PC Show 2012 promotions.
Here are the flyers for StarHub’s PC Show 2012 promotions for mobile and fibre broadband, smartphones and tablets, as well as cable TV.
Tags:broadband, cable, fibre, IT exhibition, laptops, mobile, notebooks, PC Show, PC Show 2012, promotions, Singapore, smartphones, StarHub, Suntec, tablets, TV
Posted in Brochures, Events, Exhibition, Gadgets, Internet, Notebooks, Phones, Prices, Promotions, Specifications, StarHub, Tablets | 1 Comment »
Thursday, June 7th, 2012
Motorola smartphones and accessories will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore.
Look for smartphones and tablets at the booths of SingTel (L6, B2003), StarHub (L6, B2009), and M1(L6, B2019).
The MotoACTV and accessories can be found at Newstead (L3, B303) and Nubox (L3, B312).
Motorola's PC Show 2012 promotions for the Defy XT, RAZR, and ATRIX 2 smartphones; XOOM 2 tablet; MotoACTV and accessories.
The Motorola Defy XT smartphone is debuting at this PC Show.
Here are two brochures for Motorola’s PC Show 2012 promotions smartphones & tablets and MotoACTV & accessories; as well as four product brochures for the Defy XT, RAZR, and ATRIX 2 smartphones and the XOOM 2 tablet.
Tags:accessories, Android, ATRIX 2, Defy XT, IT exhibition, MotoACTV, Motorola, PC Show, PC Show 2012, promotions, RAZR, Singapore, smartphones, Suntec, tablets, XOOM 2
Posted in Accessories, Android, Brochures, Events, Exhibition, Gadgets, Motorola, Phones, Prices, Promotions, RAZR, Specifications, Tablets, Xoom | No Comments »
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
Sony Mobile has unveiled two new stylish, durable and water resistant Android smartphones. Both smartphones will be available globally in Q3 2012.
Dust & Water-resistant Xperia go and Xperia acro S from Sony Mobile
The Xperia go and Xperia acro S are built with extra durability and water resistance.
Xperia go & acro S
This is consistent with the trend of making electronic gadgets waterproof to enable an adventurous lifestyle.
Both smartphones have scratch resistant mineral glass displays for protection against dust and water immersion.
The Xperia go has a 3.5-inch display, 5-megapixel camera and 1,265mAH battery.
It will be launched on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) but upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Xperia acro S has a large 4.3-inch display, huge 12.1-megapixel camera and 1,840mAH battery.
It will be launched directly on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The press release and specs for both smartphones can be viewed/downloaded below.
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Tags:acro S, Android, GO, Ice Cream Sandwich, smartphones, Sony, water, Xperia
Posted in Android, Announce, Brochures, Gadgets, Phones, Sony, Specifications, Xperia | 4 Comments »
Friday, May 18th, 2012
The Sony Xperia P (S$688), Xperia U (S$488), and the Xperia sola(S$588) are now available in Singapore. All prices do not include contract.
From left: Sony Xperia P, Xperia U, and the Xperia sola.
First showcased in Singapore in back in March, these three Xperia smartphones from the NXT series come with Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) but is upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
Xperia users get free 50GB storage for life before the end of December 2012. Simply download the Box app from the Google Play store on the Xperia smartphone to enjoy the free 50GB storage.
- Xperia P delivers outstanding screen brightness with Sony’s “WhiteMagic” display technology.
- Xperia U packs powerful Sony entertainment in a stylish and compact design that is easily personalisable.
- Xperia sola allows easy access to apps and quick launch of actions with NFC and Xperia SmartTags.
The Xperia P is available in silver or black, while the Xperia U and Xperia sola are available in black or white.
Click here for the key features of each model.
Tags:Singapore, smartphones, sola, Sony, Xperia
Posted in Android, Availability, Gadgets, Phones, Prices, Sony, Specifications, Xperia | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
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 will be in Singapore for S$849 from 26 May 2012.
Nokia Lumia 900, running on Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, will be available in Singapore for S$849.
The Lumia series of smartphones from Nokia leads the Finnish company’s renewed focus on the Windows Phone platform.
| Nokia Lumia 900 |
| OS |
Windows Phone 7.5 |
| Screen |
4.3″ |
| Resolution |
800 x 480, WVGA |
| Battery |
1,830 mAh |
| Processor |
1.4 GHz Single Core Snapdragon APQ8055 + MDM9200 |
| Camera |
Rear: 8mp (F2.2) |
| Front: 1.3mp (f2.4) |
| Video |
720p @ 30 fps |
| Memory |
Int: 16 GB |
| Ext: Nil |
| Size /mm |
127.8 x 68.5 x 11.5 |
| Weight |
160 g |
| Price |
S$849 |
The Lumia 900 runs on Microsoft’s latest Windows Phone 7.5 operating system – with its sleek Metro user interface and dynamic live tiles.
Following the launch of the Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 Windows smartphones, the Lumia 900 is bigger, faster and more powerful than its predecessors.
It has a huge 4.3” glass display and 1,800mAH battery.
The handsomely designed smartphone comes in Black, White and Cyan.
The Lumia 900 boasts a powerful 8-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash, autofocus and a wide-angle focal length of 28mm.
At f2.2, its large aperture means images and videos are vivid and sharp even in low light.
The Nokia Lumia 900 also comes with a 1 MP front-facing camera, so you can enjoy high-quality free phone and video calls via Tango – the pre-loaded video-call app.
Nokia Lumia 900
For web-surfing there is Internet Explorer 9 browser, Bing search and HTML 5.
As a Windows Phone, an Office Hub app allows viewing and editing of Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote and PowerPoint documents on the phone.
People Hub collates all your social networking apps in one place – including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
And as a Nokia phone, there are Nokia Maps and Nokia Drive apps to help you find your way around; as well as Nokia Music and Mix Radio apps for audio entertainment on the move.
Follow the links below to other articles I’ve posted about Nokia Lumia smartphones on tech4tea.com.
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Tags:availability, Lumia, Lumia 900, Mango, Nokia, smartphones, Windows Phone 7.5
Posted in Announce, App, Availability, Gadgets, Internet Explorer, Lumia, Nokia, Office, Operating Systems, Phones, Prices, Software, Specifications, Windows Phone 7 | 1 Comment »
Monday, April 16th, 2012
Trend Micro has released the results of its study on the four main mobile operating systems in a report titled “Enterprise Readiness of Consumer Mobile Platforms”.
The security firm found the BlackBerry 7 OS the most secure mobile operating system, followed by iOS 5, Windows Phone 7.5, and Android 2.3.
Summary chart from “Enterprise Readiness of Consumer Mobile Platforms” White Paper by Trend Micro.
Android 2.3 was used in the study because it was the dominant installed/supplied version of Google’s mobile OS at the time of the research.
Below is an excerpt from the White Paper summarising the findings about the four mobile platforms.
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Tags:Android, Apple, BlackBerry, devices, enterprise, Google, iOS, Microsoft, mobile, OS, platform, report, Research In Motion, RIM, security, smartphones, study, Trend Micro, White Paper, Windows Phone
Posted in Android, Apple, BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Enterprise IT, Figures, Gadgets, Google, iOS, iPhone, Microsoft, Phones, RIM, Security, Software, Study, Windows Phone 7 | No Comments »
Thursday, April 12th, 2012
RIM has announced a series of updates to its popular BlackBerry apps that will make it easier for users to to keep their BBM community in the know.
BlackBerry apps for Facebook and Twitter, BlackBerry Travel and BlackBerry App World will be integrated with BBM.
BlackBerry apps for Facebook and Twitter, BlackBerry Travel and BlackBerry App World will be integrated with BBM, thus making it easier for users to share updates with their BBM groups or friends.
Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones version 3.0 is available now.
Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones version 3.0, BlackBerry Travel version 2.5, BlackBerry App World version 3.1.2 and BBM version 6.2 will be available for download over the next ten days on BlackBerry App World.
* Some apps may not be available in some countries.
By adding BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) connectivity to these apps, Research In Motion (RIM) aims to make it even easier for users to stay in touch with their contacts, share experiences and content, and discover new things from their BBM community.
Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones (version 3.0) and Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones (version 3.0) will allow users to automatically share their Facebook status or latest Tweet with their BBM friends right from within the app.
“Since we provided developers the means to build BBM connectivity into their apps, we have seen more than 800 hundred new BBM-connected apps come to market, which has been followed by a huge uptake by users – about one of every five apps being downloaded on BlackBerry App World is a BBM-connected app,” said Alec Saunders, VP of Developer Relations at RIM. It is now easier than ever to update those who matter most about your travel plans.
The new BlackBerry Travel app (version 2.5) is now BBM-connected, allowing users to share their travel plans and flight changes directly with select BBM contacts or with their entire BBM community.
With BBM (version 6.2) and BlackBerry App World (version 3.1.2), users can easily update their BBM profile to let their friends know about new apps they’ve just downloaded on BlackBerry App World.
With this updated version of BlackBerry App World, users can also instantly share info about their favorite app or a list of their installed apps with friends using BlackBerry Tag**.
“Today we’re excited to announce that RIM has also integrated BBM connectivity into a number of our own popular apps.” – Alec SaundersThe enhanced BBM will also offer a polished, enhanced and more personal experience.
It includes a new selection of animated avatars, a simpler way of updating one’s personal message in their profile, and now allows users to quickly send voice notes.
** BlackBerry Tag requires an NFC-enabled BlackBerry smartphone running BlackBerry 7.1 OS or higher.
Tags:App World, Apps, BBM, BlackBerry, BlackBerry Connect, Facebook, Research In Motion, RIM, smartphones, travel, Twitter
Posted in Announce, App, BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Facebook, Gadgets, Phones, RIM, Software, Twitter | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
Sony has showcased its latest NXT series of Xperia smartphones in Singapore. All are on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) at launch but will be upgraded to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) in the second quarter of 2012.
Update: Price & Availability here.
Sony Xperia U - stylish, compact but powerful.
The Xperia S is already available (S$898 without contract) while the Xperia P, U and sola will be available in Q2 of 2012.
Sony Xperia S - avail now at S$898 without contract.
The Xperia S was first unveiled during CES 2012 as the first smartphone in the new Xperia NXT series after Sony bought over Ericsson’s 50% stake in the former Sony-Ericsson joint venture.
The slew of Xperia smartphones will be able to share content with other electronics devices from Sony – such as tablets, notebooks and smart TVs.
Sony is hoping the ability to leverage Sony’s extensive range of IT and lifestyle devices will be a selling point to attract consumers to the Xperia smartphones sold by the wholly owned Sony Mobile Communications (former Sony Ericsson).
Here are the key characteristic of each model:
- Xperia S offers a HD experience boasting a brilliant screen for superior viewing.
- Xperia P delivers outstanding screen brightness using Sony “WhiteMagic” display technology.
- Xperia U packs powerful Sony entertainment in a stylish and compact design.
- Xperia sola allows easy access to apps and quick launch of actions with NFC and Xperia SmartTags.
Sony Xperia P - brighter display with "WhiteMagic".
All the Xperia NXT smartphones are designed with an interesting “transparent element” encircling the base of the phone which illuminates when receiving calls, texts and notifications.
The colour of the element is based on whatever is displayed on the screen so that the entire colour scheme is always in harmony.
Paul Mah, a friend who blogs with CIO.com initially thought the colour was based on the mood of the caller. Now that would be something innovative! Stay away when the phone is glowing red.
A new album, video player and music player will deliver compelling entertainment experiences and the new UI design also allows consumers to access their favourite application direct from the lock-screen.
Xperia SmartTags – Switch your smartphone settings with a single Swipe
Sony Xperia sola
The Xperia S, Xperia P and the Xperia sola are NFC enabled.
The Xperia S and Xperia P and come with two NFC Xperia SmartTags in the box, while the Xperia sola comes with four.
Simply swipe the phones on a SmartTag and the pre-configured profile will be launched automatically.
These profiles can be easily personalised to reflect any taste, designed to save consumers’ time and make their lives easier.
Below are the key features for each of the models.
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Tags:Internet, launch, mobile, Singapore, smartphones, Sony, Xperia
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