Looking for a cheap mid range symbian phone with silder qwerty keyboard. The Nokia C6 might just suit your basic needs as a phone, social use with 5 mega pixel camera. Check out our unboxing video and upcoming review of this phone.
Posted on 28 August 2010 by bluetooth
Looking for a cheap mid range symbian phone with silder qwerty keyboard. The Nokia C6 might just suit your basic needs as a phone, social use with 5 mega pixel camera. Check out our unboxing video and upcoming review of this phone.
Posted on 25 August 2010 by bluetooth
Huawei will launch own brand Google Android 2.2 phone Huawei U8150 in September 2010
The device comes pre-installed with Android 2.2 (one of the first to come out of the box with 2.2), with the hardware designed to be 100% compatible with 2.2.
The product was jointly planned and developed with Google and brings a wealth of Google options, downlink speeds of more than 7.2Mb/s, ubiquitous mobile broadband services. It also functions as a Wi-Fi router.
This new smartphone will be announced on September 2nd, 2010 in Germany. The product will be launched in Hong Kong early September.
It will be highly competitive price-wise and comes in 4 colours - Black, purple, blue and yellow targeting the youth.
From our sources, this phone intends to be a mass market phone, it will be priced quite competitively at around HKD 2000 (USD 258, SGD 350, Euro 203, UKP 166) without contract.
* Specifications
Dimensions 104×54.8×13.5mm
Frequency UMTS Radio Interface:
EDGE/GSM/GPRS: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
UMTS 900/AWS/2100MHz or UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100MHz
HSDPA 7.2Mbps
Display 2.8” QVGA (320×240) TFT Capacitive Touch
262K colors
Auto rotate (G-sensor)
Camera 3.2 Megapixel Camera FF
Sensor Proximity Sensor
Ambient light sensor
Color Black, purple, blue and yellow
Features
Home Screen: Android Home screen
Local Search: Google Search
Tools: Key Lock / Alarm clock / Calculator / Settings / Note pad
Call service: Voice call
Supplementary Service: Voice mail
Google Mobile Suite:
Google Search, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Google sync and Android
Market
Digital Compass: Support digital compass base on Android
Sound Recording: Audio format: AMR
Other
Applications
Google Maps, Google Search, Gmail etc.
Posted on 22 August 2010 by bluetooth
Not to mention, most of the geeks prefer stock Android over the Sense. Stock is eveolving since its launch but the Sense is nearly the same as it was in the days of Windows Mobile. Well, if you have the hot phone of the era – the Samsung Galaxy S in your hands, you’d definitely love Stock Android on it. I rate Samsung’s TouchWiz a lot lower than the Sense. But that’s just me, you can differ.
Apparently, some Android modders/hackers also prefer Stock Android over TouchWiz. So they decided to run stock Android 2.1 on Samsung Galaxy S and they did! Just imagine the neat default Android interface. Makes life much easier. See the demo for yourself:
Looks cool eh? Really, I love it. There are some issues, as mentioned in the video. Camera isn’t working as yet. But they have achieved major milestones. Camera is not too far away. You’ll have to wait until all the bugs are fixed. You’ll then be treated with the fresh out of the oven Eclair for your Galaxy S
Posted on 18 August 2010 by bluetooth
We have seen the ASRock X58 Extreme with USB 3.0 support. ASRock up it’s ante by introducing yet another high end board, the ASRock X58 Extreme6. The most important changes to this board is that it now supports 6 USB 3.0 ports, 6 SATA 6Gbps ports. it also supports 6 core CPU. That is why it is known as Extreme 6!
Below are the specs:
ASRock DuraCap (2.5 x longer life time), 100% Japan-made
high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
- Six-Core CPU Ready
- Supports Triple Channel DDR3 2000(OC)
- Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM,3-Way CrossFireXTM and
CrossFireXTM
- Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM,3-Way SLITM and SLITM
- 2 x Front USB 3.0 ports, 4 x Rear USB 3.0 ports, 6 x SATA3 6.0
Gb/s connectors, 2 x IEEE1394 ports
- Dr. Debug, Smart Swith Design: Power/Reset/Clear CMOS
Switch with LED
- Supports ASRock Instant Boot, Instant Flash, OC Tuner, IES,
OC DNA, Good Night LED, Multi-Speed Fan Control, AIWI,
APP Charger
- Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.)
- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892
Audio Codec), THX TruStudio PROTM and Premium Blu-ray
audio support
- Free Software : CyberLink DVD Suite – OEM and Trial
- Free Bundle: 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel, 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_
2S Card, 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S2S Bridge Card
- ErP / EuP 2.0 Ready
Posted on 17 August 2010 by bluetooth
Nokia debuts ‘Touch and Type’ design with the latest Nokia X3
Espoo, Finland – In a move to continue driving innovation in its market leading mobile phone range, Nokia today unveils the super slim Nokia X3 Touch and Type, with a unique combination of a touch screen and traditional 12 button phone keypad. As Nokia’s first ‘Touch and Type’ phone, the Nokia X3 allows people to tap quickly on the bright color touch screen, as well as enjoy the familiarity of the full keypad for quick fire text messages and phone calls. Expected to be on sale in the third quarter, the Nokia X3 is expected to retail for approximately EUR 125, excluding taxes and subsidies.
“Innovation is not just a high-end game. The Nokia X3 is a great example of bringing new consumer value to lower price points,” said Mary McDowell, Executive Vice President of Mobile Phones at Nokia.
“With the Nokia X3 we are giving consumers the best of both worlds by combining a touch screen and a keypad in an affordable device. We have given people a larger screen with clear icons and menus plus kept critical keys such as the send and end keys. We’ve also added dedicated function keys for important links like music and text messaging,” she said.
“We have designed the Nokia X3 to be a touch and type device because typing is ideal for SMS and social networking where fast and frequent input is needed, while touch is ideal for functions such as setting alarms, smooth browsing and controlling applications like music and games.
“Our research tells us consumers who have invested years in becoming fast one-handed, one-thumb texters want to maintain their speedy edge for SMS, chat and instant messaging – yet enjoy the benefits of touch as well,” continued McDowell.
With its sleek and modern design coming in at a very thin 9.6mm – making it one of the slimmest Nokia phones ever – the Nokia X3 slips easily into the purse or the pocket, and looks the part with its brushed aluminum back cover which will come in five vibrant colors designed to suit any mood or wardrobe.
Despite its size, the Nokia X3 is jam-packed with features including 3G, WLAN, a music player and an FM radio.
Lovers of the snapshot and social networks will enjoy a great 5 megapixel camera with 4X digital zoom that can take both still and video images.
The Nokia X3 also features dedicated music and messaging keys allowing fast access to important Ovi services including social and entertainment applications. In addition to Ovi Mail, people’s favorite consumer email and chat accounts can be pushed direct to the phone via Nokia Messaging.
With a gentle glide over the touch screen people can go online and get access to many services including thousands of apps from Ovi Store. In certain markets, the new phone will also be available with Ovi Music Unlimited, enabling the owner to access a virtually limitless range of the latest hit music that can be stored on the available 16GB memory card.
The Nokia X3 – affordable and accessible touch and type which is simple-to-use and beautifully designed. The Nokia X3 Touch and Type sits alongside the Nokia X3-00, a slider with strong music functionality, which was launched in September 2009.
The Nokia Mini Speaker MD-11. Pocket-sized speakers for big sound
Music lovers can boost the Nokia X3’s inbuilt speaker with some extra ‘oomph’ with the new MD-11, a light pocket-size speaker with great audio quality. For even more fun, you can connect two for stereo sound – a great way to get the music out of your phone and enjoy with friends. The Nokia Mini Speaker MD-11 is estimated to retail for EUR 25 excluding taxes and subsidies.
Posted on 12 August 2010 by bluetooth
Apple’s just released iOS 4.0.2 for the iPhone and 3.2.2 for the iPad, both of which close the PDF exploit used by JailbreakMe.
Posted on 05 August 2010 by bluetooth
Motorola Launches the Sleek, Featherweight QUENCH™XT3 in Singapore, Exclusively with M1
- Trackball allows you to browse menus and web pages without obstructing your screen
- Expanded search function helps you keep track of all data on the phone, including bookmarks, browsing history and contacts
Singapore – 5 August, 2010 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in mobile communications, today announced the launch of the QUENCH™ XT3 in Singapore, exclusively with leading integrated communications service provider, M1. With a winning combination of power, usability and style, the QUENCH™ XT3 is designed to bring to you the power of Android™ and an easy and fun touch screen mobile Internet experience at a price you can’t resist.
“Many people in Singapore are interested in smartphones but haven’t yet made the leap to invest in one,” said Andrew Morley, Vice President of Marketing across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia and Asia at Motorola. “We launched the Motorola QUENCH™ XT3 to entice those people to take the plunge and experience the power and fun of Android-powered phones. It’s elegant, intuitive and accessible even to people who have never used a smartphone before.”
The slim and sleek QUENCH™ XT3 is just 12.6mm thin, a featherweight 114 grams, and fits naturally and easily into the palm of your hand with a comfortable soft-touch finish. You can navigate the phone with either the bright, high-resolution 3.2 inch capacitive touch screen, or with just one hand using a convenient trackball that keeps the screen finger-free for easy viewing.
Pinch-and-zoom features, 3.5G speed and WiFi connectivity help you surf the web effortlessly and ensure that you’re always connected with friends and colleagues1. A 3MP camera with digital zoom and LED flash ensures great pictures and videos that can easily be uploaded to your favorite social network or photo sharing site.
The Motorola QUENCH™ XT3 supports the Android platform, a vast range of Google services1, and access to more than 65,000 apps and widgets via Android Market1. An expanded search function helps you to keep track of all your data on the phone, such as bookmarks, browsing history, contacts and more. It even helps you find data in applications, a useful feature in a phone with support for up to 32GB of storage and space for thousands of songs and dozens of hours of video2.
“We are excited about the exclusive launch of the Motorola QUENCH XT3 in Singapore,” said P. Subramaniam, Chief Marketing Officer of M1. “It is a trendy device that supports excellent mobile Internet capabilities. Together with the attractive data bundle on our smartphone plans, it will offer our customers hours of fun staying connected on-the go. What’s more, we will be introducing more exclusive deals in the coming months to meet the lifestyle needs of different customer segments. ”
Motorola’s winning design and M1’s extensive voice and data communications services give the QUENCH™ XT3 a premium feel at a price that’s right for everyone. There’s never been a better time to make the leap to a sleek, trendy, full-featured, Android-powered smartphone.
Key Features Include:
• The Trackball allows you to browse through menus and web pages without obstructing your screen
• A 3 megapixel camera with LED flash
• Expanded search function makes you easier to find information online or within the device of keeping track of all your data on the phone, such as bookmarks, browsing history, contacts and more, and serve up Google web search results based on location1, or launch applications.
• Android Market™ has more than 65,000 apps and widgets, and there are opportunities for limitless customizations and enhancements to QUENCH™ XT3.
• Extras1 such as 3.5G and Wi-Fi® access, aGPS and stereo Bluetooth®3 make QUENCH™ XT3 a solid Android-powered device.
• Size : 116 x 56.8 x 12.6mm
• Android™ platform
• 3.2” HVGA screen, 320 x 480
• Capacitive pinch and zoom display
• Video : Capture / Playback/Streaming, H.263, H.264, Mpeg-4
• Stereo Bluetooth
• MP3 Player
• Internal Memory : 512 MB flash, 256MB RAM
• Memory card : In-box 2GB microSD card (max. up to 32GB)
• Support Chinese menu and input
Availability
The Android™-powered QUENCH™ XT3 will be available for sale in Singapore on 7 August 2010 at a recommended retail price of S$468 or $148 with a two-year contract at all M1 Shop outlets and its authorized dealers. For more information on MOTOROLA QUENCH™ XT3, please visit http://www.motorola.com/sg
Posted on 04 August 2010 by bluetooth
HONG KONG, CHINA, July 27 2010: Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, will make it even easier for Hong Kong consumers to enjoy high-speed Internet surfing anytime, anywhere with the Huawei- branded E583C, its next-generation mobile Wi-Fi device. Huawei has been providing innovative telecom infrastructure equipment and terminal devices such as smartphones and USB mobile broadband modems to major Hong Kong operators for many years. Huawei?s first-generation mobile Wi-Fi device, the E5, set the trend in Asia for mobile Wi-Fi hot spots, and had achieved unprecedented successes around the world, including the UK, Hong Kong, and Japan. Based on the solid foundation of E5, Huawei has made further improvements in E583C?s performance and stability. With an E583C in their pockets or bags, users will be able to enjoy immediate access to mobile broadband network anytime, anywhere, without the encumbrance of cable connections. The E583C converts 3.5G HSPA mobile signal into an umbrella of powerful Wi-Fi coverage, automatically creating safe group Internet access and individual Wi-Fi hot points for up to five Wi- Fi-enabled digital devices. The E583C can also provide simultaneous internet access to a sixth device when it is connected to a laptop computer via a USB cable. Its design is fashionable and handy (with net weight of 90 grams), and comes with a 1-inch color OLED display which can clearly show information such as operator-network details, signal strength, Wi-Fi connection status, and battery level. The E583C enables easy wireless data transmission or online gaming on a wide range of Wi-Fi-enabled digital devices, including iPads, iPod Touchs, netbooks, laptop computers, portable multimedia centers, game consoles, personal digital assistants (PDAs), handsets and digital cameras. Like all Huawei mobile broadband products, the E583C is a plug-and-play device, eliminating the hassle of installing any drivers to their laptops. Windows, Mac or Linux laptop users can enjoy high speed data transmission speeds of up to 5.76Mbps (uplink) and 7.2Mbps (downlink) through the networks of major Hong Kong 3.5G HSPA mobile broadband Internet service providers. This allows users to instantaneously upload or download music and video files. The E583C also has a built-in microSD memory card slot (maximum 32GB) that can serve as a USB memory stick. Business executives, particularly when working away from the office, as well as gadget lovers can now experience the excitement of on-the-go wireless internet. HUAWEI E173u USB Mobile Broadband Modem Huawei’s USB mobile broadband modems have always been highly regarded in the marketplace. According to ABI Research1, Huawei mobile broadband terminal products ranked number one in terms of global market share in 2009., and as of May 2010, Huawei has shipped more than one billion units of related products. About the size of a small key chain, the E173u USB mobile broadband modem is handy and convenient to carry around. Similar to the E583C, the E173u is a plug-and-play device which allows Windows, Mac and Linux users to enjoy immediate access to high-speed HSPA networks. The USB modem also has a built-in microSD memory card slot (maximum 32GB) which can serve as a memory stick. “Our unmatched R&D capabilities has enabled us to continually bring innovative, top quality mobile devices to Hong Kong,” said Tiger Lu, Chief Representative, Hong Kong Representative Office of Huawei. “We are confident that Synergy Technologies (Asia) Limited, through its strong distribution network and solid market experience, will allow more consumers to be able to enjoy and learn about the unprecedented user experience with Huawei?s products.” 1 ABI Research report: Cellular and Mobile Broadband PC Modem Market Data, April 2010 Francis Fong, General Manager of Synergy Technologies (Asia) Limited , said: “Wireless Internet connectivity has become a part of everyday life, and the trend is to simultaneously get online with more than one device, wherever a user may be. We are happy and excited to work with Huawei and introduce the E583C and E173u to the Hong Kong market. We believe that users will definitely like these two high-functionality devices.”
Availability and suggested retail prices The E583C and E173u will be available from August, and sold through digital equipment retail stores and retail outlets at major computer shopping malls in Hong Kong. The suggested retail prices of the two devices are HK$1,380 and HK$498 respectively.
Posted on 03 August 2010 by bluetooth
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini Pro Review
Bluetooth 3 Aug 2010
Android android everywhere. From 3.2″ to 3.8″ and 4.0″ capactive screens. Although this is the norm for most handsets, there isn’t something that is compact in the hands. The Xperia X10 mini pro , just like the Xperia X10 mini seems to fit into this special class for users with small hands and do not require the full screen functionality. Measuring only 2.55″, it comes with a 16,777,216 colour TFT, 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) scratch resistant screen.
Designed along the lines of the Xperia X10 mini, the Xperia X10 mini pro comes with Android 1.6 preloaded and is upgradable to 2.1 later this year. The thickness is compromised because of the small compact keypad which slides out.
Although it is small, it has some good stuff built into it. Firstly is the customised User interface which hides you from the usual android screen. With the smaller screen, Sony Ericsson chose to use a 4 cornered UI to instantly access the applications available. The TimeScape application also allows you to view Facebook™ status updates, friend’s photo, inbox messages and friend requests, tweets, replies and direct messages from people you follow on Twitter™. Incoming text and picture messages and missed calls can be seen within one screen based on timeline.
As a multimdeia device, it has a 5 megapixel AF camera with geo tagging. There is also video recording, photo video light, FM radio etc. You can also add more applications from the Android market.
Below is an unboxing video of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro package.
Specifications
Xperia™ X10 mini and X10 mini pro
Camera
Music
Web
Communication
Messaging
Design
Entertainment
Organiser
Location-based services
Connectivity
Google™ Services
Screen
Accessories
Availability and versions
Colour
Posted on 02 August 2010 by bluetooth
Comex has pulled it off again with a great jailbreak. Spirit v2.0 is now released and all devices can once again be jailbroken. This one is very easy to use. You don’t even need a guide. Here are the steps:
1) Load safari on your iphone2) Type in http://jailbreakme.com3) Slide to jailbreak4) Wait and soon you have Cydia.
Just like spirit 1, this is a user-mode jailbreak which requires you to be able to load safari on the device.
I strongly urge you all to visit comex’s site and donate to him to help motivate him to find further jailbreaks in the future.
Note: there is an indication that on 4.0, you lose mms and facetime if you’re on an iphone 4. I recommend you update to 4.0.1 before jailbreaking. The facetime issue is being looked at now.
Posted on 30 July 2010 by bluetooth
As Asian users gets their hands on the iPhone 4 today, more reports are coming out in various forums about the various problems surrounding the iPhone 4.
In Singapore, all 3 operators are selling the iPhone 4. It is reported that some oeprators have stocks witih default IOS 4.0 while some IOS 4.0.1
While this doesn’t really matter, it just shows that there are probably 2 batches of goods available.
It is said that some batches do experience the death grip problem. The signal indicator drops to 1 bar when you grip it by covering the antenna. If the bumper is used, the problem goes away. As there are two batches, it is unsure if those with 4.0.1 experience any problems.
In Hong Kong, operator CSL is alleged to benefit from the FaceTime activation by charging users from this service. CSL charges SMS fee of HKD 3 (in HK)or- 4 (roaming) everytime you run this feature.
So, you would probably be paying more unknowingly (if you don’t read T&C). So far, other operators do not require you to pay for this feature.
Facetime is a new feature of the iPhone 4 allowing you to do video conferencing between two users within the same wifi network.
Posted on 28 July 2010 by bluetooth
Want something small, android powered and comes with a sliding keypad ? The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro is the answer. Watch out for our review.
Posted on 28 July 2010 by bluetooth
Below is a chart detailing the prices and bundled plans for the iPhone 4 16GB, iPhone 4 32GB and iPhone 3GS 8 GB. The chart is based on information from the press releases issued. Prices might subject to changes over the next few days.
Iphone 4 price plan comparison chart M1 Singtel Starhub Click image to get the full view
Posted on 27 July 2010 by bluetooth
All 3 telcos in Singapore will be offering the iPhone 3GS 8GB, iPhone 4 16GB and iPhone 4 32GB on 30th Jul 2010.
All 3 telcos plans are quite similar, they come with 12GB bundled data or unlimited (depending on plans). Free locals minutes ranges from 100mins,300mins,700min or unlimited talk time. M1′s price for the iPhone 4 retails for S$480 and S$620. As for the iPhone 3GS 8GB , M1 also offers the Take 3 plan.
Although M1 doesn’t offer free video streaming, it offers a slightly cheaper plan compared to the two other telcos.
It may not have free tv programmes but it has free calls to 3 M1 friends which definitely saves you a lot of money if your friend is also a M1 subscriber.
M1 price plans
| Value | Lite | Extreme | Unlimited |
|
| Monthly Subscription | $36 | $56 | $98 | $198 |
| Free Local Voice & Video Calls |
100 mins | 300 mins | 700 mins | Unlimited |
| Free Local SMS & MMS |
500 | 500 | 500 | Unlimited |
| Free Local Data Bundle (up to 7.2mbps) |
12GB | 12GB | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| iPhone 4 16GB |
$480 | $210 | $0 | $0 |
| iPhone 4 32GB |
$620 | $360 | $60 | $0 |
| iPhone 3GS 8GB | $360 | No cost on Take3 or $60 |
$0 | $0 |
Starhub Plans
Starhub plans are a bit more expensive. The cheapest 3G SmartSurf 100 is priced at S$38 compared to S$36. The number of minute, SMS, bundled data is the same as M1 value plan. The Smartsurf 700 plan is priced the same but the Unlimited plan is S$205, more than what M1 offers at S$198. (you get the iphone 4 16GB for free). The iPhone 4 16GB is at S$500 while 32GB is at S$630, S$10 and S$20 more expensive that the M1 plans.
As Starhub comes with Free TV mobile viewing, the extra $2 allows you to get entertained on the move with its selected tv channels. On the other hand, with more mobile users viewing mobile tv, it will also mean slower HSPA+ access.
| 3G SmartSurf 100 | 3G SmartSurf 300 | 3G SmartSurf 700 | 3G SmartSurf Unlimited | |
| Monthly fee (with GST) | $38 | $58 | $98 | $205 |
| Voice credit (mins) | 100 | 300 | 700 | 2000 |
| SMS/MMS credit | 500 | 500 | 500 | 2000 |
| Data credit (GB) | 12 | 12 | 12 | Unlimited |
| iPhone 4 16GB | $500 | $230 | $0 | $0 |
| iPhone 4 32GB | $630 | $380 | $70 | $0 |
| iPhone 3GS 8GB | $350 | $80 | $0 | $0 |
Singtel plans
Singtel’s pricing for the phones are identical to Starhub’s. The iFlexi lite and value has a higher subscription per month but the iFlexi Plan is slightly cheaper than M1′s and Starhub’s. The iFlexi Premium only has a 30GB data compared to unlimited on both M1 and Starhub.
For Iphone plans on Singtel. Users are offered SingTel AMPed to Enjoy unlimited music downloads on your PC and mobile at no data charge with SingTel AMPed. You can create and share your very own playlists, get pre-album releases, receive invites to exclusive showcases and more.
It also has MobileTV of selected channels from its suite of pay tv channels (no detail information about it).
| iFlexi Lite | iFlexi Value | iFlexi Plus | iFlexi Premium | ||
| Monthly fee | $39.00 | $56.00 | $95.00 | $205.00 | |
| Local Calls (mins)* | 100 | 200 | 500 | 2,000 | |
| Local SMS/MMS | 500 | 500 | 500 | 2,000 | |
| Local data bundle | 12GB | 12GB | 12GB | 30GB | |
| iPhone 4 32GB price | $620 | $360 | $60 | $0 | |
| iPhone 4 16GB price | $480 | $210 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPhone 3GS 8GB price | $350 | $60 | $0 | $0 |
Conclusion
Out of the three telcos, M1 and Singtel has the cheapest handset pricing for it’s S$36-S$39 and S$56-S$58 plans. In terms of contract, you will pay slightly more for Starhub and Singtel but they offer unlimited music for Singtel Amped while both Starhub and Singtel offers some pay tv channels for entertainment.
As we have mentioned before, carriers that has streaming tv using HSPA+ tends to slow down the network especially during peak hours. So far M1 seems to have the fastest network as it is not choked down with video streams. This might change when they become a IPTV operator in the future.
So plain vanilla users who wants the best price plan and speed, I personally feel that M1 is the better choice of the 3. For best entertainment, Starhub would be the choice if you want to watch tv on the go with the best pay tv channels on your small screen. If you want free music, Singtel will be your choice.
A summary of the best telcos offers can be seen here
Posted on 27 July 2010 by bluetooth
Singapore, 27 July 2010 – SingTel today announced that it will launch iPhone 4 in Singapore on 30 July 2010.
iPhone 4 features FaceTime, which makes the dream of video calling a reality, and Apple’s stunning new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in super crisp text, images and video. iPhone 4 also features a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 processor, a 3-axis gyro and up to 40 percent longer talk time—in a beautiful all-new design of glass and stainless steel that is the thinnest smartphone in the world. iPhone 4 comes with iOS 4, the newest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which includes over 100 new features. The revolutionary App Store provides access to more than 200,000 apps including the new iMovie app built just for iPhone 4.
“Our customers can’t wait to experience iPhone 4 on SingTel’s unrivalled and reliable mobile network,” said Mr Shane Da Silva, Vice President, Consumer Sales, SingTel. “SingTel’s plans provide consumers with attractive offerings, including free Wireless@SG Wi-Fi hotspots, to make the most out of iPhone 4.”
| SingTel’s iPhone 4 pricing plans | |||||
| iFlexi Lite | iFlexi Value | iFlexi Plus | iFlexi Premium | ||
| Monthly fee | $39.00 | $56.00 | $95.00 | $205.00 | |
| Local Calls (mins)* | 100 | 200 | 500 | 2,000 | |
| Local SMS/MMS | 500 | 500 | 500 | 2,000 | |
| Local data bundle | 12GB | 12GB | 12GB | 30GB | |
| iPhone 4 32GB price | $620 | $360 | $60 | $0 | |
| iPhone 4 16GB price | $480 | $210 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPhone 3GS 8GB price | $350 | $60 | $0 | $0 | |
| * Free incoming calls | |||||
Posted on 27 July 2010 by bluetooth
StarHub launches iPhone 4 in Singapore on 30 July 2010
Singapore, 27 July 2010 – StarHub today announced that it will launch iPhone 4 for its mobile customers in Singapore on 30 July 2010.
The newest iPhone features FaceTime, which makes the dream of video calling a reality, and Apple’s stunning new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in super crisp text, images and video. iPhone 4 also features a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 processor, a 3-axis gyro and up to 40 percent longer talk time—in a beautiful all-new design of glass and stainless steel that is the thinnest smartphone in the world. iPhone 4 comes with iOS 4, the newest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which includes over 100 new features. The revolutionary App Store provides access to more than 200,000 apps including the new iMovie app built just for iPhone 4.
“Since our launch of iPhone in December last year, demand continues to be very high among our customers,” said Mr Ng Long Shyang, StarHub’s Head of Sales and Marketing. “StarHub’s mobile service is the perfect complement to iPhone 4, with its intuitive user-interface and elegant design as well as a multitude of content and applications, including our mobile TV application which gives customers 20 premium StarHub TV channels on iPhone completely free.”
StarHub currently offers four 3G SmartSurf price plans. All these plans come with StarHub’s iconic mobile features including unlimited free incoming voice calls, per-second billing, 100 free SMS with GIRO bill payment and free StarHub IDD 018 calls to 18 destinations for $5 monthly. In addition, local data usage charges are capped at $30 monthly so mobile users have great peace of mind when they go online.
| 3G SmartSurf 100 | 3G SmartSurf 300 | 3G SmartSurf 700 | 3G SmartSurf Unlimited | |
| Monthly fee (with GST) | $38 | $58 | $98 | $205 |
| Voice credit (mins) | 100 | 300 | 700 | 2000 |
| SMS/MMS credit | 500 | 500 | 500 | 2000 |
| Data credit (GB) | 12 | 12 | 12 | Unlimited |
| iPhone 4 16GB | $500 | $230 | $0 | $0 |
| iPhone 4 32GB | $630 | $380 | $70 | $0 |
| iPhone 3GS 8GB | $350 | $80 | $0 | $0 |
Posted on 27 July 2010 by bluetooth
M1 Press Release
SINGAPORE, 27 July 2010 – M1 today announced that it will launch iPhone 4 in Singapore on 30 July. Customers can select from a range of available tariff plans, including the Take3 programme that offers iPhone 4 at no upfront cost and the Value plan that offers monthly subscriptions as low as $36.
iPhone 4 features FaceTime, which simplifies video calling, and Apple’s stunning new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in super crisp text, images and video. iPhone 4 also features a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 processor, a 3-axis gyro and up to 40 percent longer talk time – in a beautiful all new design of glass and stainless steel that is the thinnest smartphone in the world. iPhone 4 comes with iOS 4, the newest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which includes over 100 new features. The revolutionary App Store provides access to more than 200,000 apps including the new iMovie app built just for iPhone 4.
“We are excited to bring iPhone 4 to our customers on the most advanced network in Singapore,” said P Subramaniam, Chief Marketing Officer of M1. “We offered revolutionary plans for iPhone 3GS and are extending the same unbeatable value to customers buying iPhone 4.”
M1 will celebrate the iPhone 4 launch at 12:00 AM on 30 July at its flagship store at Paragon for invited customers only. Invited customers can also obtain the iPhone 4 from 9am, 30 July at M1 shops at Plaza Singapura, West Mall, Tampines and Bugis and two exclusive dealer shops at Jurong Point and Ang Mo Kio Hub. To provide an enhanced customer experience, the M1 Shop at Plaza Singapura will be manned by specially-trained staff to provide set-up and after sales care service.
Pricing and tariff plans :
| Value | Lite | Extreme | Unlimited |
|
| Monthly Subscription | $36 | $56 | $98 | $198 |
| Free Local Voice & Video Calls |
100 mins | 300 mins | 700 mins | Unlimited |
| Free Local SMS & MMS |
500 | 500 | 500 | Unlimited |
| Free Local Data Bundle (up to 7.2mbps) |
12GB | 12GB | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| iPhone 4 16GB |
$480 | $210 | $0 | $0 |
| iPhone 4 32GB |
$620 | $360 | $60 | $0 |
| iPhone 3GS 8GB | $360 | No cost on Take3 or $60 |
$0 | $0 |
Note : All iPhone plans and prices are inclusive of 7 percent GST. Maximum excess data usage charges capped at $30 on Value and Lite plans.
For further information please visit www.m1.com.sg/iPhone
Posted on 26 July 2010 by bluetooth
HTC INTRODUCES SLCD DISPLAY
TECHNOLOGY TO ITS PORTFOLIO
New Displays to be integrated into HTC Desire and Nexus One
SINGAPORE – July 26, 2010 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today introduced Super LCD display (SLCD) technology into a variety of HTC phones including the HTC Desire and global Nexus One later this summer. The SLCD display offers an exceptional natural balanced color, clear contrast, broad viewing angles and improved power efficiency.
“HTC is experiencing high-demand for many of our phones, specifically our phones with 3.7 inch displays. The new SLCD display technology enables us to ramp up our production capabilities quickly to meet the high-demand,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The SLCD displays provide consumers with a comparable visual experience to HTC’s current 3.7 inch displays with some additional benefits including battery performance.”
SLCD is the latest generation of LCD technology that offers improved performance from earlier LCD panels including approximately five times better power management. SLCDs also offer an enhanced viewing experience with wider viewing angles that are enabled by Sony’s new VSPEC?™ technology.
Posted on 23 July 2010 by bluetooth
July 22nd, 2010 – SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer, announces the release of the WAP version of its flagship mobile solution SPB TV
SPB TV is already available on iPhone, Android, Symbian, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and WebOS smartphones. SPB Software now extends the mobile TV solution to feature phone users, offering 3G customers a free mobile IP TV solution with the state-of-the-art TV-like user experience. Mobile phone owners, no matter where they are, can now get easy and instant access to over a 150 subscription-free TV channels from more than 20 countries, using SPB TV on their phones.
SPB TV has been successfully deployed by several mobile operators, including Singaporean mobile operator StarHub and Russian operators SkyLink and MTS. SPB TV has already reached the one million user milestone. It features exclusive and patent-pending usability innovations and provides mobile users with must-have TV features, such as a TV browser with quick channel-launching and channel-switching, a TV guide for all offered channels and more.
SPB TV has received several prestigious awards, including the winners award in the media category of the Google Android Developer Challenge and the Nokia Must-Have Entertainment App 2009 award among many others. Moreover, the iPhone version ranked as the number one most downloaded app in the ‘free apps’ category, merely two days after its launch in Singapore. Our Windows Mobile version is also the most popular TV application on Microsoft Marketplace.
“With the launch of WAP version of SPB TV we have now a unique offer for mobile operators: the mobile TV solution that covers all possible mobile devices with 3G support”, – comments SPB CEO Sebastian-Justus Schmidt.
You can watch SPB WAP TV for free at http://tv.spb.com, there is no monthly fee for using it.
Posted on 23 July 2010 by bluetooth
Apple iPads snapped up on first day
The highly anticipated goes on sales in Singapore today 23 Jul 2010. Shoppers waiting for the local model have been queueing as early as 6am at Orchard.
Although some stores have long queues. A store at bugis junction (near adidas store) the queue is merely 15 persons queueing at 10am.
The longer queue seems to be at 313 Somerset, it has 100+ queuing since 6am.
Most people are getting the 3G models as the 3 telcos although not retailing the iPad, they have come out with dedicated iPad data plans (microsim) for use with iPad.
Just half an hour ago, most ipads are sold out at the following locations :
Challenger Tiong Barhu, Best Denki Great World City, Best Denki Compass POint, Sapura Digital MDIS, Challenger Jurong east. It is said that there are still available stocks at Ion Orchard and Wheellock place.
Source : Twitter
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