Singapore local firm Synrgic launches first 4.7″ IPS LCD screen Uno powered by 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4470 Android Smartphone

Singapore, April 30, 2013:  Synrgic, a home-grown multi-national, enters the smartphone market today with the launch of the Synrgic Uno – a stylish Android smartphone that positions the company for rapid growth in Asia’s booming smartphone category.

Designed and developed at the company’s Singapore R&D centre, the Synrgic Uno features a large and beautiful display, a fast and fluid experience and impressively long battery life.

The Uno is targeted at young professionals in emerging markets in Asia. “We focused on delivering quality features with surprising value. That is what this segment seeks. We use top quality components throughout, like the latest Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 processor, Corning Gorilla Glass, and a premium 4.7” hi definition IPS display,” said Synrgic’s Chief Executive Officer, Cheo Suan Jin.

“Most of the phones for this segment are made in China. We decided to manufacture the Uno in South Korea to get the best quality. You won’t get many like that,” he added.

Stylish Good Looks, Ergonomic Design Designed to be practical and ergonomic, the Synrgic Uno features sleek curves and a button placement that makes the phone inviting and very practical to use. A custom Dark Umber colour lends a touch of sophistication. Weighing just 133 grams (with battery), the Synrgic Uno measures 135mm x 71mm and just 9.5mm in depth.

A key feature is the premium quality 4.7” IPS LCD display, which delivers accurate colours in bright, crisp detail at 720p. The responsive multi-touch display is clad in Corning Gorilla Glass with an oleophobic coating for strength and durability.

All the Power You Need, Efficiently At the heart of the Uno is the latest Texas Instruments Dual Core Dual Channel OMAP 4470 application processor clocked at 1.5GHz. Two memory channels coupled with a full gigabyte of low-power DDR2 RAM allow each core to work at maximum efficiency delivering fluidity and responsiveness. Two companion M3 cores perform simple computing tasks for enhanced energy efficiency.

The OMAP 4470 features Imagination Technologies’ SGX544 graphics-processing core for extreme graphics performance. A special power-saving Vivante companion GPU takes over during less intensive loads to conserve even more power.

Remarkable Battery Life

A large 2300mAH lithium battery, coupled with the battery saving features of the OMAP 4470, provides superior standby and talk time (up to 12 hours on 3G), almost 15 percent longer than many smartphones in its class. Because the battery is removable, rejuvenating the phone requires a simple battery swap, with no slow charging external power packs required.

High definition imaging

A high quality auto-focus 8 megapixel rear camera with powerful LED flash and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera allows the capture of precious memories on the go (1080p full HD recording).

Sharing on the Go

With Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, sharing contacts, locations, and webpages is now easier than ever. Simply hold the Synrgic Uno near another NFC enabled smartphone and tap to share. Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) lets you share photos and videos on any HDTV instantly.

A Pure Android Experience

No bloatware and unnecessary apps to slow the experience down, with full-featured official access to the Google Play Store.

1 for 1 Synrgic Exchange for peace of mind

Customers can exchange their unit for a new one if it is found to be defective during the one year warranty. This means an efficient service experience and peace of mind. The Synrgic Exchange service applies to every Synrgic Uno purchased from authorised resellers.

Pricing and Availability  The Synrgic Uno will first be available at Synrgic’s international online store (www.synrgic.com) at a list price of US$320 (SG$400) tax exclusive.

FinFisher is a spyware that is installed onto PCs by governments around the world to spy on their citizens. To our surprise, a lot number of countries are actually tracking their citizens through this spy ware FinFisher.

So, how are you affected and how are you protecting yourself from these scans and probes.  Read below.

 FinFisher: Updated Global Scan
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Figure 1. Map of global FinFisher proliferation Around October 2012, we observed that the behavior of FinSpy servers began to change. Servers stopped responding to our fingerprint, which had exploited a quirk in the distinctive FinSpy wire protocol. We believe that this indicates that Gamma either independently changed the FinSpy protocol, or was able to determine key elements of our fingerprint, although it has never been publicly revealed. In the wake of this apparent update to FinSpy command & control servers, we devised a new fingerprint and conducted a scan of the internet for FinSpy command & control servers. This scan took roughly two months and involved sending more than 12 billion packets. Our new scan identified a total of 36 FinSpy servers, 30 of which were new and 6 of which we had found during previous scanning. The servers operated in 19 different countries. Among the FinSpy servers we found, 7 were in countries we hadn’t seen before. New Countries Canada, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Serbia, Vietnam
In our most recent scan, 16 servers that we had previously found did not show up. We suspect that after our earlier scans were published the operators moved them. Many of these servers were shut down or relocated after the publication of previous results, but before the apparent October 2012 update. We no longer found FinSpy servers in 4 countries where previous scanning identified them (Brunei, UAE, Latvia, and Mongolia). Taken together, FinSpy servers are currently, or have been present, in 25 countries. Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, Qatar, Serbia, Singapore, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam. Importantly, we believe that our list of servers is incomplete due to the large diversity of ports used by FinSpy servers, as well as other efforts at concealment. Moreover, discovery of a FinSpy command and control server in a given country is not a sufficient indicator to conclude the use of FinFisher by that country’s law enforcement or intelligence agencies. In some cases, servers were found running on facilities provided by commercial hosting providers that could have been purchased by actors from any country. The table below shows the FinSpy servers detected in our latest scan. We list the full IP address of servers that have been previously publicly revealed. For active servers that have not been publicly revealed, we list the first two octets only. Releasing complete IP addresses in the past has not proved useful, as the servers are quickly shut down and relocated.* IPOperatorRouted to Country117.121.xxx.xxxGPLHostAustralia77.69.181.162Batelco ADSL ServiceBahrain180.211.xxx.xxxTelegraph & Telephone BoardBangladesh168.144.xxx.xxxSoftcom, Inc.Canada168.144.xxx.xxxSoftcom, Inc.Canada217.16.xxx.xxxPIPNI VPSCzech Republic217.146.xxx.xxxZone Media UVS/NodesEstonia213.55.99.74Ethio TelecomEthiopia80.156.xxx.xxxGamma International GmbHGermany37.200.xxx.xxxJiffyBox ServersGermany178.77.xxx.xxxHostEurope GmbHGermany119.18.xxx.xxxHostGatorIndia119.18.xxx.xxxHostGatorIndia118.97.xxx.xxxPT TelkomIndonesia118.97.xxx.xxxPT TelkomIndonesia103.28.xxx.xxxPT Matrixnet GlobalIndonesia112.78.143.34Biznet ISPIndonesia112.78.143.26Biznet ISPIndonesia117.121.xxx.xxxGPLHostMalaysia187.188.xxx.xxxIusacell PCSMexico201.122.xxx.xxxUniNetMexico164.138.xxx.xxxTilaaNetherlands164.138.28.2TilaaNetherlands78.100.57.165Qtel – Government RelationsQatar195.178.xxx.xxxTri.d.o.o / Telekom SrbijaSerbia117.121.xxx.xxxGPLHostSingapore217.174.229.82Ministry of CommunicationsTurkmenistan72.22.xxx.xxxiPower, Inc.United States166.143.xxx.xxxVerizon WirelessUnited States117.121.xxx.xxxGPLHostUnited States117.121.xxx.xxxGPLHostUnited States117.121.xxx.xxxGPLHostUnited States117.121.xxx.xxxGPLHostUnited States183.91.xxx.xxxCMC Telecom Infrastructure CompanyVietnamSeveral of these findings are especially noteworthy:

• Eight servers are hosted by provider GPLHost in various countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, US). However, we observed only six of these servers active at any given time, suggesting that some IP addresses may have changed during our scans.
• A server identified in Germany has the registrant “Gamma International GmbH,” and the contact person is listed as “Martin Muench.”
• There is a FinSpy server in an IP range registered to “Verizon Wireless.” Verizon Wireless sells ranges of IP addresses to corporate customers, so this is not necessarily an indication that Verizon Wireless itself is operating the server, or that Verizon Wireless customers are being spied on.
• A server in Qatar that was previously detected by Rapid7 seems to be back online after being unresponsive during the last round of our scanning. The server is located in a range of 16 addresses registered to “Qtel – Corporate accounts – Government Relations.” The same block of 16 addresses also contains the website http://qhotels.gov.qa/.

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Sony Xperia Z the 5″ Android smartphone with dust and water resistance
Bluetooth 27 Feb 2013

These days when you walk on the streets, you would see people with large screen phones, so much so that you thought they are talking to a piece of white bread. The conventional 3 inches to 4.2 inches might be too straining to the eyes while those 5.5 inches bread-phone is simply too big and ugly. Well, it looks like the Japanese have thought of If you find someone talking to a piece of white bread, you will know that particular device is way beyond what most can accept. A 5 inches display should be the optimum size for a smartphone.

Unboxing Video

Sony Xperia Z, the first full 5 inches reality display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 smartphone in a compact water proof design form factor. The Xperia Z is 7.9mm thin and is highly durable with tempered glass and anti shatter film on the front and back and it is IP 55 and IP57 certified for dust and water resistant. With the larger screen, the Xperia Z really comes handy with display of text, images and videos. Powered by the Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad Core processor,, touch experience has never been that smooth before. In fact, I don’t find the lag that was experienced on the earlier Acro S. The Xperia Z improves on power management with a new feature BATTERY STAMINA mode which improves the standby time by 4 times or more by automatically shutting down battery draining apps.

The Xperia Z comes with a  13 megapixel fast capture camera which performs just like a HD camera. Exmor RS for mobile, the world’s first image sensor with HDR video is available on the Xperia Z. Take photos with more details even under low light conditions.

Similar to the Xperia V, the Xperia Z allows you to share music, photos and videos to the new BRAVIA TV. Simply touch the remote control of the TV and mirror the contents to the large screen Sony TV using NFC.

The highly anticipated CES 2013 is around the corner. The trend in 2013 seems to be larger screen smartphones. This is probably led by Korean manufacturer Samsung with it’s Note series of smartphones powered by Android.

Chinese Huawei is expected to unveil the Ascend Mate with a 6.1-inch screen, and 5-inch phones anticipated from LG and ZTE. According to various sources, Apple might even fiddle with the idea of launching smaller and do away black and white designs for it’s iPhone. There is also the  rumoured iPhone 5S in the pipeline.

The focus of the show is probably on Apple. It is said that Apple might showcase it’s highly anticipated Apple TV which will revolutionise the way one watches TV.

So how will things pan out for the different companies. Stay tuned.

The Bond Phone arrives in Singapore -
Sony Xperia™ V

Sony Mobile’s latest smartphone, Xperia™ V, is showcased in Singapore with the release of Skyfall
Xperia™ V features Sony’s award-winning arc design and best HD technology
Includes super-fast download speeds with LTE and seamless connectivity with One-Touch NFC sharing

4 December 2012, Singapore – Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today showcased the highly-anticipated Bond Phone Xperia™ V for the first time in Singapore in conjunction with the release of Skyfall, the latest movie in the James Bond franchise.

Xperia™ V combines Sony’s best HD screen and camera with seamless connectivity that allows consumers to enjoy content on any screen – tablet, TV, laptop, at any time with just one touch through Near Field Communications (NFC) technology.

In addition, the Xperia™ V has the highest level of water resistance that a smartphone can endure (IP57*), making it indispensable and trusted by James Bond.

Xperia™ V builds on the same design language first introduced by the award-winning Xperia™ arc and Xperia™ arc S – combining a slim form factor with an emphasis on display for excellent viewing.

“With the best of Sony’s technology and connectivity in a sleek and durable design, Xperia™ V boasts incredible HD and LTE experiences and One-Touch sharing that would be the perfect companion for any secret agent”, commented Ola Lilja Molén, Head of SEA Markets of Sony Mobile Communications.

Xperia™ V key features:
4.3” HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for razor sharp quality content
Latest generation clarity
13MP fast capture camera that goes from sleep mode to snap in just over a second
Full 1080p HD video recording capabilities and a 720p HD front camera for the highest
1.5GHz dual core processor for improved battery life, fast performance and ultra-sharp graphics
LTE for the fastest data download speeds
Easy connectivity with One-touch sharing enabled by NFC
Clear audio+ for the highest level of sound quality
PlayStation™ Certified
Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Will be upgraded to Android version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) from mid Q1 2013
Highest levels of dust and water resistance in a smartphone (IP55/57*) ensure protection from the effects of immersion up to 1m for 30 minutes
MHL connectivity for viewing content on a big screen without the need for a charger

*IP55 Rating = Protected against dust-limited to ingress (no harmful deposits) and water projected by a nozzle (6.3mm) against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects
IP57 Rating = Protected against dust-limited to ingress (no harmful deposits) and the effects of immersion between 15 cm and 1 m for 30 minutes

Availability
Sony Xperia™ V will be available in Singapore on 8 December 2012 at all operator stores, Xperia™ stores and Sony stores in the colours black and white at a recommended retail price of S$698.
 Recommended Accessories
In addition to the existing 8GB memory, Sony’s Class 4 microSD card further expands Xperia™ V’s storage for a higher volume of photos, music and videos. MicroSD cards with SD adapter are available at S$9.75 (4GB) and S$12.20 (8GB). MicroSD cards without SD adapter are retailing at S$12.20 (8GB), $21.90 (16GB) and S$58.60 (32GB).

Google Nexus 7 is first tablet to feature the Android 4.1 Jellybean OS. It is lightweight and has a 7″ display with a resolution of 1280×800.

With it’s 4325mAh battery that can handle 9 hours HD video playback time, 10 hours of web browsing and up to 300 hours of standby time. So one can be more productive than spending and waiting to recharge the built in battery.

The Nexus 7 is built by Taiwan ASUS, famous for it’s PC range of products. At the centre of the Nexus 7 is the NVIDIA Tegra3 quad core processor which provides smooth and responsive apps. The graphics is powered by a 12 core GPU which delivers rich and detail graphics while the 4 Plus 1 CPU design gives it the procesing power.

As it is a powered by Google, Nexus 7 provides all the Google Apps into this tablet. Access Gmail, Chrome, Google+ and Youtube with ease and sync them across your phones, PCs etc.

With the new Google Now, it brings voice recognition to another level. Google Now brings the right information at the right time. For example, it can tell you today’s weather before you start your day, how much traffic on your route to office and it all happens automatically.

The tablet also comes with a 1.2 mega pixel front facing camera and NFC (Andriod Beam).

On the next page, we take a look at the Interface and features.

The craze over 4G speed is ongoing. In our earlier post, we mentioned about the iPhone 5 ‘s disadvantage as it supports a single band 1800MHz.

According to repotrs in early tests conducted in Australia and Sweden, a typical speed range for the following frequency bands is :

20Mbps to 40Mbps using 800/900MHz frequency band
40Mbps to 60Mbps using the 1800MHz frequency band
60Mbps to 100Mbps on 2600MHz frequency band

Today, we saw a post by our HK colleague, he tested the Smartone LTE network with iPhone 5. The speed he gets is far above the highest we saw repoted in the newspaper (tested by ST).

Here is the screen shot. Smartone is able to deliver 55Mbps for downlink which is very impressive.

What about Singtel ? It only achieves 15Mbps at Boon Keng. Looks like Singtel network isn’t fully operational or something isn’t right somewhere with their LTE network.

If you have screen shots of your test of LTE 1800MHz at various locations with Singtel, M1 or Starhub, please send them in to us.

ASUS, a global leader in the new digital era, has launched the Google Nexus 7 tablet in Malaysia.

Priced at RM999, the tablet is now available at retail showrooms in the country.

George Su, System Country Manager, said Malaysia is the first country in South East Asia to receive the device.

“Previously we have introduced higher price range of tablets. We introduced the Nexus 7 tablet to position ourselves in the market and increase the company’s market share, especially in Malaysia,” he said at the launch here today.

“We believe that the demand and response will be very good for Nexus 7 tablet in the local market, as it is suitable for all kinds of users,” he added.

Nexus 7 is the first tablet in Google’s Nexus line of devices and the lead device for Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, the latest version of the world’s most popular mobile platform.

Asus and Google jointly developed Nexus 7 tablet, the world’s first seven-inch quad core tablet which delivers the best of the Google experience in a slim, portable package that fits perfectly in the hand.

Canon launches CanonSGLens App Android version, now available on GooglePlay, following the success of the iOS version.
Singapore, 27 August 2012 – Building on the success of thecompany’s first iOS app for DSLR users, Canon Singapore is pleased to announcethe availability of the free CanonSGLens app for Android users in Google Play.
Basedon figures on the Apple App store from January to July 2012, the iOS version of the app, which was first released in 22 December 2011,has been in the top 50 downloads on iPad and top 100 downloads on iPhone forPhoto and Video category based on monthly average.

Similarto the iOS app, the Android app features detailed lens specifications of all 66Canon EF and EF-S lenses sold in Singapore with a unique interactive simulatorthat allows users to compare the field of view of two camera-lens combinations.It also contains interactive educational content about depth of field andexposure, which is extremely useful for DSLR users, whether they are beginners, amateurs orprofessionals. TheCanonSGLens for Android app now comes with 7 new lenses for users to test out.It is compatible with smartphones and tablets running Android 2.1 and up.

Featured Content

§ Detailedlens specifications of all Canon EF and EF-Slenses sold in Singapore. The 7 new lenses added to the database are:

-         EF24-70mmf2.8L II USM

-         EF-S18-135mmf/3.5-5.6 IS STM

-         EF24mmf/2.8 IS USM

-         EF28mmf/2.8 IS USM

-         EF40mmf/2.8 STM

-         EF500mmf/4L IS II USM

-         EF600mmf/4L IS II USM

§  Compare lens specifications side byside, with differences indicated

§  Compare high resolution MTF charts andlens constructions diagrams

§  Field of View simulator featuringmultiple photos taken of the same scene in Singapore using two differentcamera-lens combinations

§  Depth of Field simulator andcalculator

§  In-depth topic with interactivesimulators explaining how aperture and shutter speed affect exposure, depth offield and motion blur in the various exposure modes

App Features

§  Compatible with Android 2.1 and up

§  Optimized for all types of Androiddevices and orientations, even for screens as low as 320 x 480 megapixels

§  Highly visual interactive simulators

§  Bookmark your favourite pages

§  Add your own notes to any page

§  Content optimised for both portraitand landscape orientations

§  No internet connection required

§  Powered by the 123di contentvisualisation engine

CanonSGLensis now available fordownload on Google Play at:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asimex123di.canonsglens

An update of the CanonSGLens App(version 2.1.0) for iOS in now available on the Apple App store.

SEOUL, Aug. 20, 2012 -– On the heels of its successful debut in Korea and Japan, the Optimus Vu: will make its global debut starting in select markets in Europe, Asia, Middle East/Africa and Latin America starting in September. With the world’s first 5-inch 4:3 aspect ratio display, the Optimus Vu: blurs the line between traditional tablets and smartphones for a truly unique smart device experience.

Since its March debut in Korea, the Optimus Vu: has sold over 500,000 units, demonstrating public acceptance of its form-factor. The reception the device received in Korea prompted LG to launch the Optimus Vu: in Japan this month, where it has also been received positively by Japanese consumers.

For the global roll-out, the Optimus Vu: will be equipped with NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 mobile processor, the super 4-PLUS-1™ quad-core with 5^th battery-saver core, that offers a superb balance of performance and power requirements. 4 cores are used for high performance tasks such as games and multitasking. For voice call, email, music and video playback, only 5^th battery-saver core is enabled and it consumes very less power.

When paired with the high-resolution 5-inch, 4:3 ratio IPS display, the Optimus Vu: becomes something special –- a device that’s both pocketable and spacious. The Optimus Vu: will come with an upgraded version of QuickMemo™ and Notebook, two features which make great use of the large display real estate.

“The different form factor makes Optimus Vu: unique even in the 5-inch smartphone category which we expect will catch on once they become more widely available,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company.

The water resistant Sony Xperia Acro S – Introduction
bluetooth 18 Aug 2012

Worry about getting your phone wet or dusty ? No more worries as Sony Xperia acro S 4.3″ smartphone will be able to help. The Sony Xperia acros S 4.3″ smartphone is water and dust resistant. You can use it even in the rain or at the pool side without worry.

This 4.3″ Android powered phone has some incredible features. It includes a scratch-resistant TFT touchscreen with wet finger tracking. It also has Bravia engine and support 16 million colours / 1280×720 pixels. Most importantly, it is powered by a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Dual Core processor running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It also has a 12.1 megapixel camera with Auto Focus + 16x Digital zoom with LED flash, taking nice pictures just like the Xperia S. It is also NFC capable.

Entertainment is right at the fingertips as this device is DLNA certified. Enjoy a movie or playback music at the party through DLNA certified device. Alternatively, you can hook it up with HDMI cable to your LED TV.

The entertainment does not stop there. The Xperia Acro S comes with Sony Entertainment Network. Enjoy millioins of Sony music and videos (not available in every market).
Specs

Quick specs

147 grams
5.2 ounces
126.0 x 66.0 x 11.9 mm
5.0 x 2.6 x 0.5 inches
Talk time (up to) 7 hours 10 minutes [1]
Standby time (up to) 310 hours [1]
Music listening time: 23 hours [1]

4.3 inch scratch-resistant TFT touchscreen with wet finger tracking
16 million colours / 1280×720 pixels
Google Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
1.5 GHz Qualcomm Dual Core processor
12.1 megapixel camera with auto focus
16x digital zoom, LED flash

Sony Xperia acro S 4.3″ Android 4.0 smartphone put through water test
Bluetooth 6 Aug 2012

Worry about getting your phone wet or dusty ? No more worries as Sony Xperia acro S 4.3″ smartphone will be able to help.

This 4.3″ Android powered phone has some incredible features. It includes a scratch-resistant TFT touchscreen with wet finger tracking. It also has Bravia engine and support 16 million colours / 1280×720 pixels. Most importantly, it is powered by a1.5 GHz Qualcomm Dual Core processor running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It also has a 12.1 megapixel camera with Auto Focus + 16x Digital zoom with LED flash, taking nice pictures just like the Xperia S.

As it is a compact design with water proofing. This phone is able to be water resistant. We put the phone into test, running a video clip and calling the phone while in water. Check out the video.

Sony lanuches Android powered Walkman Z series music player NWZ-Z1050
bluetooth 15 May 2012

Sony today launches the Walkman Z series music player in Singapore. The launch was held at Helipad. If you remember, the Walkman was first introduced back in 1979 and it was an instant hit among the young.

Today with digital audio, the Walkman is not longer just another personal audio playback device but a mobile entertainment player. Not only can you play audio, you can watch video, play games and run Android power apps on it just like what you do on your phones but with emphasis on audio reproduction.

This is possible with an anti-reflective 4.3” multi-touch LCD screee. With 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core processor and powered by Android 2.3, it makes scrolling through the options very liquid, be it whether you’re browsing web pages, movies or apps.

The SONY NWZ-Z1050 features the new S-Master MX digital amplifier which greatly reduces noise and distortion level in your music, you also get the best-ever Walkman® in-ear experience on the go, thanks to the full range of 5 Clear Audio Technologies – S-Master MX, Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine), and EX headphones which delivers a truly phenomenal portable audio experience that many have come to expect from a Walkman® from Sony.

There is a W.BUTTON allows one to launch the unique W.Control app; allowing you to explore your music collection in an intuitive manner. You can flip through the cover art and enjoy viewing the on screen visualisations when playing back your audio. Walkman® Z Series can even sort your music collection using SensMe™ – be spoiled for choice from a total of 14 mood-themed channels to suit the time of day or the way you feel.

With XLOUD, you can now listen to your favourite music without the need to get hold of a docking station.

Similar to other Sony products, the Tablet, Walkman Z series allows you to share your content wirelessly viai WI-FI and connects to other DLNA-enabled devices. Simply ‘throw’ your music, pictures and videos from your Walkman® screen by ‘flicking’ them directly to compatible TVs, PCs, or home audio system to stream your media effortlessly.

Additionally, you can plug the Walkman using the HDMI cable to output the audio, video or games to LCD TV. Alternatively you can connect via Bluetooth® to compatible speakers, headphones, hi-fi systems or car stereos effortlessly with no wire clutter.

The Battery life for Mp3 128kbps playback is approx 20 hours while Video playback (MMPEG-4 384kbps) is around 5 hours. with a 1300mAh battery.

Although it is a multimedia device, there is no back camera nor microSD card slot for memory expansion.

On the next page is a video run through of the features of the gadget.

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Sony Xperia S Mobile Phone Review

Bluetooth 10 Apr 2012

The Sony Xperia S is the first Sony Smartphone after Sony merges back it’s subsidiary Sony Ericsson. Based on the tradition of the Xperia series, this smartphone delivers the best of Android experience on a high quality camera and a faster dual core processor. This is also the first Sony smartphone from the new Xperia NXT series.

The Xperia S features a Sony HD 4.3″ high-resolution 342ppi screen display and a 12 megapixel digital camera which can take shots in just 1.5 seconds from standby. It can record Full HD video using the back lens. The phone is powered by the 1.5 GHz dual core processor and Android Gingerbread, it is upgradable to Ice Cream Sandwich

The Xperia S connectivity allows users to share the content via TV, smartphone, laptop or tablet easily. There is a HDMI port on the phone where users can plug in a HDMI cable to a LCD TV. Alternatively, it can be shared wirelessly via DLNA. Xperia S is also NFC-enabled (near field communication) to allow effortless sharing of content and utilization of various NFC applications and services using the SmartTag.

On the next page, we go through the various aspects of the phone, including the exterior, interface, camera features, pictures and videos taken using the phone.

HTC One X Video Review
Bluetooth 1 Apr 2012

HTC announced it’s availability of the new HTC One X on 2 Apr 2012 (tomorrow). We are delighted to be able to try out this amazing phone at the HTC One World Event held at Marina Bay Sands Hall Press Event.

When we first looked at the exterior of the HTC One X, we were attracted by it’s polycabonate unibody. It just look spectacular in it’s own. Powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 3 mobile processor at 1.5GHz, it gives the phone a speed boost with the multi core GPU. It is powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The screen is exceptionally sharp and white is definitely white and not grey to the eyes. Reading from the screen is a pleasure as it has a 4.7″ 720p HD screen crafted from contoured Corning Gorilla Glass.

As it is a smartphone with multimedia as focus, the HTC One X comes with an amazing camera and audio playback. With ImageSense HTC One is able to compete with digital camera with it’s fast speed ImageChip and lens. In merely 0.7s, you can take a shot without missing out the important scenes. The phone is also capable of doing sperfast capture at 0.2secs auto focus by holding the shutter button.

The f/2.0 lens is also capable of capture at low light or even no light. It also includes HDR for taking photos at varying levels of brightness.

With Video Pic, you can capture a photo and video shoot at the same time. You can rewind the video, and take a shot you missed in the video capture too.

You can also share photos and videos with Dropbox as it is integrated with HTC Sense. Most importantly, you can now share your contents, play games, read emails via HTC Media Link HD (See video 2 on page 2). It is definitely easier to configure than any others in the market.

As for audio, it has Beats by Dr. Dre integrated. With HTC Sync Manager, you can sync with iTunes or Windows Media Player. You can also listen to streaming internet radio station on the move with the car stereo clip.

On page 2, we will show you how easy HTC Media Link HD works.

HTC launches HTC One X and HTC One V at Marina Bay Sands Singapore

HTC ONE SERIES UNVEILED IN SOUTH ASIA

HTC One™ Highlighted by an Amazing Camera, Authentic Sound Experience and
Innovative Media Link HD Display

Unprecedented momentum for HTC One series – available beginning in April with broad
global availability through more than 130 mobile operators and distributors

SINGAPORE – March 30, 2012 – HTC, a global designer of smartphones, today unveiled its new
HTC One series of smartphones that represent its most premium mobile experience with a new
level of iconic design, consisting of an amazing camera, authentic sound and state-of-the-art
Media Link HD Display.

Video 1 – Presentation part 1 of 2

“One of the key objectives for the HTC One series, was to enable the user to remember their
best moments in life easily, whether it be capturing a photo or listening to a song, so it was
crucial for us to improve these emotional experiences with an amazing camera and authentic
sound experience,” said Lennard Hoornik, President of HTC South Asia Pacific. “We are very
focused on creating an invaluable camera and audio experience that is user-friendly, so
customers will love using it and we believe that the HTC One series will deliver this like never
before.”

With HTC’s most premium experience, the HTC One series integrates Android 4.0 (ICS) with HTC
Sense™ 4, the new version of HTC’s branded user experience that is introducing HTC
ImageSense™, a new suite of camera and imaging features that set HTC One apart from other
phones. HTC Sense 4 also includes broad enhancements to audio quality and simplifies how
people listen to music on their phone.

Amazing Camera

With ImageSense HTC One rivals traditional digital cameras with improvements to every part of
the camera, including the lens, the sensor, the software, and even integrating a new custom HTC
ImageChip. These enhancements combine to deliver our fastest image capture, best image
quality under adverse conditions and easiest interface that enables quick access to capturing
stills and videos with side-by-side photo and video capture buttons.

. Superfast Capture – HTC One dramatically reduces the time it takes to capture those key
moments. In just 0.7 seconds you’re able to take a shot, and with a new superfast 0.2-
seconds autofocus, continue to take nearly unlimited continuous shots simply by
holding the shutter button.

. Good photos in adverse conditions – HTC One delivers dramatic enhancements in image
capture quality even in adverse conditions such as low light, no light or with bright
backlighting. The f/2.0 lens on the HTC One X offers best-in-class performance,
capturing 40 percent more light than the f/2.4 lenses available on other high-end
phones. HTC One also includes HDR, a market-leading technology, for taking great
photos even when there are varying levels of brightness.
. Video Pic (Concurrent Video/Still Capture) – With Video Pic you capture a photo and
shoot video at the same time. Now, while you’re shooting HD video, all you have to do
is tap the shutter button and it snaps a high-resolution still photo while the video
continues to shoot. You are also able to capture a photo frame from a previously
recorded video.
. Dropbox integrated with HTC Sense – HTC One gives you an easy way to save and share
your photos and videos. HTC has integrated Dropbox into HTC Sense 4 enabling HTC One
customers to get 25 gigabytes of free Dropbox space for two years. That’s enough to
keep more than 10,000 high-quality photos. Dropbox is also integrated throughout HTC
Sense 4, so it’s easy to edit, save and share your documents and other kinds of files.
. Sharing your photos and more – HTC One gives you a new way to share your photos and
videos. When you plug in HTC’s wireless Media Link HD* accessory into your TV’s HDMI
port, you can easily share your photos, videos, or anything else on your phone with your
friends, family or colleagues regardless of the television’s brand as long as it has HDMI.

The 1st generation Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc took nice pictures. With the Sony Xperia™ S Smart Capture this can be almost immediate and it takes a picture in less than 2 seconds. Check this video out :

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13 March 2012, Singapore – Sony Mobile Communications today announced Xperia™ sola* as the latest addition to its portfolio of Android powered Xperia smartphones.  Complete with Sony technology, premium entertainment and innovative floating touch™ navigation, the NFC enabled Xperia sola comes equipped with Xperia SmartTags, allowing consumers to change their smartphone’s settings and applications to fit their lifestyle in an instant. Xperia sola will be available to consumers globally in black, white and red in the second quarter.

A floating touch of magic

Making its smartphone debut exclusively on Xperia sola, Sony’s unique floating touch lets consumers navigate the web by hovering their finger above the screen so it acts like a moving cursor, without actually having to touch the screen.  Once the desired link is found it can be highlighted and a simple tap

will load the page.  Floating touch will evolve with new user functionality and applications through software updates and engagement with developers.

Calum MacDougall, Head of Xperia Marketing for Sony Mobile Communications, commented; “Xperia sola comes with the power of Sony and a sense of magic with floating touch, giving consumers a fun new way to browse the web and latest technology to show off.  With Xperia SmartTags out of the box and access

to the latest content through Sony Entertainment Network, Xperia sola is perfect for consumers looking for

ease of use and the best in entertainment in a smart and innovative smartphone.”

Simplify the everyday with SmartTags

Xperia sola is NFC enabled and comes with two NFC Xperia SmartTags in the box as standard to simplify consumers’ everyday smartphone experiences.  By touching an NFC Android smartphone on a SmartTag,

a pre-configured profile in the smartphone will launch.  The two SmartTags included with Xperia sola can be personalized with up to 10 commands.  Out of the box they are ready for the living room to turn on Wi-Fi™ and launches Google™ news and weather apps, or for the bedroom, which turns on the alarm and switches

to silent mode.  Xperia sola supports NFC pairing, allowing consumers to enjoy great connectivity with other NFC smartphones, applications and services by tapping their smartphones together.

Powerful entertainment anytime, anywhere

Xperia sola boasts razor sharp clarity with Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, xLOUD™

and 3D surround sound audio technology delivering crisp and loud sound, and a 1GHz dual-core processor

for super fast performance.  Xperia sola also comes with fast capture to take the camera from sleep to snap

in a little over a second with a single key press.

Consumers can also access premium entertainment experiences with Sony Entertainment Network**, where they can watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters on Video Unlimited or listen to millions of songs*** through

Music Unlimited.

Key features for Xperia sola

•       Floating touch navigation for an easy web browsing experience

•       NFC enabled and Xperia SmartTags in the box to enable quick app loading and easy content sharing

•       3.7” Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine gives razor sharp clarity

•       Powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor for super fast browsing

•       xLOUD and 3D surround sound audio technology for crisp and loud listening

•       Direct access to Sony Entertainment Network* with pre-installed Video and Music Unlimited** apps

•       Launches on Android platform 2.3, upgrade to Android 4.0 during summer 2012

MWC 2012 – Huawei, ZTE, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba latest mobile phones on display

Other than the major brands that were present at the Mobile World Congress 2012 Barcelona, Chinese and Japanese firms were also present. They showcase some of their latest mobile phones based on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Huawei the well known company that makes most HSPA USB sticks showcased the Ascend D series of phones and it’s MediaPad 10.1 FHD etc..

Huawei’s Ascend D series includes the Ascend D Quad, D1, D LTE etc. The Ascend D Quad is the flagship model. It has a 330ppi 4.5 inchs IPS+ display. Powering the device is their own K3V2 Quad Core processor. It runs on Android 4.0.

Ascend D1 is a mid range product, it has a 326ppi 4.5″ screen but uses the TI 4460 dual core processor.

Huawei Ascend D Quad

As for tablets, Huawei showcased the MediaPad 10.1 FHD. It has a full HD 1080p 10 inch screen. built in 2GB RAM and 8GB of storage. It is powered by Huawei’s self engineered processor the K3V2.

Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD