Xiaomi held on to pole position as India’s smartphone market enjoyed a double-digit growth in Q3, according to IDC. The China smartphone maker shipped 13.5 million units, growing serven percent year on year (YoY). Despite […]
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Samsung introduces new way of locating Galaxy devices
Samsung Electronics is making locating Galaxy devices a breeze with the launch of SmartThings Find. The global introduction follows an early access trial involving six million users across Korea, the UK and the US. Available […]
realme ships 50m smartphones in just 27 months
Nine quarters was all it took for realme to sell 50 million smartphones — making it the fastest to do so. Just for reference, Samsung took 10 and Apple 13 quarters to reach the milestone. […]
Space-ringed Huawei Mate 40 packs mighty visual features
Buying a smartphone these days is no longer about connectivity but how far it can go to match, if not replace, another device. Take the newly-launched Huawei Mate 40 Series, for instance. It can give […]
Xiaomi pioneers 80W wireless charging
As smartphones become faster, cameras sharper and apps more powerful, the demand on the battery has been greater. Until a spectacular battery technology breakthrough comes about, Xiaomi has offered an alternative solution — faster wireless […]
New Hyundai innovation centre in Singapore to focus on future mobility
Hyundai Motor Group has broken ground on the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS), an open innovation lab for research and development on future mobility. The S$400 million centre covering 44,000 square metre […]
Vivo summits Thai smartphone market in Q2
In a battle of the China smartphone makers, Vivo slid ahead of Oppo in Thailand’s smartphone market in Q2. According to IDC, Vivo reached top spot with 19.5 percent market share, thanks to its focus […]
Huawei opens 2nd Experience Store in Sydney
Huawei opened its second Australian Authorised Experience Store at World Square in Sydney at the start of October. Situated in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, the store features a Product Zone which showcases the latest […]
Go rugged with new Getac V110 laptop
When the going gets tough, many laptops may not be able to handle the harsh environments. It takes one that is designed specifically to deal with rugged usage. Getac has launched the new generation of […]
Apple Store online to debut in India on September 23
Apple will open its online store in India on September 23. Residents in the world’s second most populous nation will be able to order the full range of Apple products on the platform.
Huawei expands lineup with six new products
Huawei is certainly making up for lost time. While the pandemic has paused product launches for much of the year, the China giant has responded with the launch of six new products tonigh (Singapore time).
Huawei makes collaboration seamless across devices
By Edward Lim
For nearly an hour tonight, Huawei certainly stayed true to the theme of its event — Â “Huawei seamless AI life product launch”. It introduced a slew of products that are each impressive on its own right and deserving of the coverage that many other media will write about in the coming days.
Huawei readies HarmonyOS for 2021 smartphones
If nothing changes in its relationship with Google, Huawei is ready to unleash its HarmonyOS on its smartphones in 2021. And from what was shared during a keynote by Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei’s consumer business at Huawei Developers Conference, the new OS may well hold its own against the well-established Android and iOS.
Singapore introduces COVID-19 self-monitoring service
Individuals in Singapore can check if they have been in proximity to COVID-19 cases using the newly-introduced SafeEntry Location Matching SelfCheck service.
Android 11 is here
If you’re using a Pixel, OnePlus, Oppo, realme or Xiaomi smartphone, rejoice because you’ll be the first to enjoy Android 11.
Apple countersues Epic for breach of contract
In a countersuit to Epic’s legal action, Apple alleged that “Epic’s lawsuit is nothing more than a basic disagreement over money.”
Poco X3 NFC available in Singapore from September 9
The young and gamers have another option to consider following the launch of the Poco X3 NFC. Priced from S$329, the mid-range smartphone combines sleekness with power. And it gets better for those in Singapore — the country will be among the first to get this new model from September 9.
Galaxy Z Fold2 5G hits first gen mobile phone price
Samsung has taken smartphone prices to new heights this century with the introduction of the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, which is priced at a staggering S$2,888.
Global PC and tablet market to grow 3.3% in 2020
Despite the pandemic and resulting economic crisis, the worldwide PC and tablet market is expected to grow by 3.3 percent to 425.7 million units in 2020, according to IDC.
ZTE releases first under-display camera smartphone
ZTE has become the first to get off the blocks in the under-display camera smartphone race with the launch of the ZTE Axon 20 5G.
Xiaomi smartphone camera goes undercover
The punch hole or tear drop for the front camera — a common eyesore on smartphones — will be gone for good next year, with Xiaomi smartphones at least.
Samsung starts mass producing 16Gbit LPDDR5 DRAM
Samsung Electronics has begin mass producing the first 16-gigabit LPDDR5 mobile DRAM using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology at its Pyeongtaek plant.
Apple ejects Epic from App Store
The Apple-Epic Games plot continues to thicken. In the latest development, Apple has cancelled the game developer’s account from App Store.
NVIDIA reveals new laptop GPU
NVIDIA’s new GPU is out. But it’s not the long-awaited next gen Ampere-based card. Instead, the GeForce MX450 is a new addition to the laptop line-up.
Micosoft backs Epic in Apple fight
Software giant Microsoft has stepped into the ring and taken the side of Epic Games in its fight against Apple. This makes for a more intense legal tussle between Microsoft and Epic at one corner and Apple (and possibly Google) at the other.
Apple to open first floating store in Singapore
At a time when many are struggling or closing shop, the newly-minted US$2 trillion Apple will be opening its third store in Singapore — right on the edge of the water near the iconic Marina Bay Sands (MBS).
Xiaomi upgrades to smartphone x AIoT strategy for the next decade
It seems like only recently that Xiaomi wowed the world with its affordable smartphones that were always sold out at launch. Yet, it has been a decade and the company is looking at building on its smartphone success for the next 10 years.
Zoom establishes first SEA data centre in Singapore
Source: Zoom
Zoom Video Communications has set up its first Southeast Asia data centre in Singapore — its 18th in the world.
ZTE to introduce under-display camera smartphone in China on Sep 1
ZTE will launch the ZTE Axon 20 5G under-display camera smartphone in China on September 1, 2020.
Apple and Google in Epic battle
Source: Epic Games
A battle royale is hotting up with Apple and Google at one corner and Epic Games in the other. And all over a US$2 problem. Of course, that applies to just one transaction for 1,000 V-Bucks. Imagine the quantum when that is multiplied by millions of Fortnite users? The amount is staggering and that’s why the two giants are standing their ground against the mega game company.
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