I was one of the very lucky bloggers whom got invited to fly to London to attend Nokia World 2011, thanks to Nokia Connects & Nokia! There will be 4 blog posts spread throughout this week dedicated to Nokia World 2011, the pre event, day 01, day 02 and post event.

I flew by British Airways (BA012). It is the longest flight I ever taken (13 hours) and I will get to experience jet lag due to the 7 hours time difference in London. My flight departs Singapore at 10.50pm and I arrived at London at 5.05am. I was lucky that the flight I am on was pretty empty so I manage to occupy 4 seats, lifted the armrest and sleep horizontally!

It took me about 90 minutes to get to my hotel, Premier Inn at London Docklands (Excel), from Heathrow Airport despite it being 5am in the morning as there are already some traffic!

Upon entering my room after checking-in, there are 4 little surprises already in my room! That was very thoughtful!

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The iPhone 4S will be launching on 28th October 2011 at 12:00am (27th October 2011 midnight) at Suntec Convention Hall 402 (Hall F).

This time round, Apple Singapore has made the iPhone 4S available for pre-order 1 week before the official launch of the iPhone 4S with the telco.

iPhone 4S Price (Unlock + Without Contract)

• 16GB: SGD$948
• 32GB: SGD$1,088
• 64GB: SGD$1,238

Here are the price plans for SingTel iPhone 4S:

iFlexi Plans

• iFlexi Lite – SGD$39.90
  • 12GB Data
  • 100 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 550 SMS
  • iPhone 4S 16GB Price: SGD$498
  • iPhone 4S 32GB Price: SGD$668
  • iPhone 4S 64GB Price: SGD$798
• iFlexi Value – SGD$59.90
  • 12GB Data
  • 200 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 650 SMS
  • iPhone 4S 16GB Price: SGD$248
  • iPhone 4S 32GB Price: SGD$368
  • iPhone 4S 64GB Price: SGD$538
• iFlexi Plus – SGD$99.90
  • 12GB Data
  • 500 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 700 SMS
  • iPhone 4S 16GB Price: Free
  • iPhone 4S 32GB Price: SGD$98
  • iPhone 4S 64GB Price: SGD$208
• iFlexi Premium – SGD$205
  • 30GB Data
  • 2,000 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 2,000 SMS
  • iPhone 4S 16GB Price: Free
  • iPhone 4S 32GB Price: Free
  • iPhone 4S 64GB Price: SGD$108

It is recommended that you get iFlexi plan instead of getting a Voice Only plan with BroadBand on Mobile (BBOM) as a Value-Added Service (VAS). This is because you will end up paying more and the bundled data usage is much lesser than what is given in an iFlexi plan.

Voice Only Plans

• Classic – SGD$29.96
  • No Data
  • 150 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 360 SMS
  • iPhone 4S 16GB Price: SGD$658
  • iPhone 4S 32GB Price: SGD$798
  • iPhone 4S 64GB Price: SGD$938
• iOne Plus – SGD$25.68
  • No Data
  • 100 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 500 SMS
  • iPhone 4S 16GB Price: SGD$658
  • iPhone 4S 32GB Price: SGD$798
  • iPhone 4S 64GB Price: SGD$938
• iTwo Value – SGD$48.15
  • No Data *
  • 300 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 500 SMS
  • iPhone 4S 16GB Price: SGD$418
  • iPhone 4S 32GB Price: SGD$558
  • iPhone 4S 64GB Price: SGD$698
• iTwo Plus – SGD$82.93
  • No Data *
  • 700 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 500 SMS
  • iPhone 4S 16GB Price: SGD$58
  • iPhone 4S 32GB Price: SGD$198
  • iPhone 4S 64GB Price: SGD$338
• iThree Plus – SGD$192.60
  • No Data *
  • 2,000 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 2,000 SMS
  • iPhone 4S 16GB Price: Free
  • iPhone 4S 32GB Price: Free
  • iPhone 4S 64GB Price: SGD$108
• Premium 700 – SGD$94.16
  • No Data *
  • 700 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 360 SMS
  • iPhone 4S 16GB Price: Free
  • iPhone 4S 32GB Price: SGD$148
  • iPhone 4S 64GB Price: SGD$288
• Premium 1500 – SGD$201.16
  • No Data *
  • 1,500 Mins Outgoing Voice
  • 360 SMS
  • iPhone 4S 16GB Price: Free
  • iPhone 4S 32GB Price: Free
  • iPhone 4S 64GB Price: SGD$108

Data Only Plans

• Broadband on Mobile Deluxe (VAS) – SGD$9.90
  • Download Speed: 7.2Mbps
  • Upload Speed: 1.5Mbps
  • Free Local Bundled Usage: 200 MB
  • Data Usage Bill Cap: SGD$29.90
• Broadband on Mobile Plus (VAS) – SGD$19.90
  • Download Speed: 7.2Mbps
  • Upload Speed: 1.5Mbps
  • Free Local Bundled Usage: 2 GB
  • Data Usage Bill Cap: SGD$29.90
• Broadband on Mobile Premium (VAS) – SGD$29.90
  • Download Speed: 7.2Mbps
  • Upload Speed: 1.5Mbps
  • Free Local Bundled Usage: 10 GB
  • Data Usage Bill Cap: SGD$39.90
• Broadband on Mobile Platinum (VAS) – SGD$39.90
  • Download Speed: 7.2Mbps
  • Upload Speed: 1.5Mbps
  • Free Local Bundled Usage: 30 GB
  • Data Usage Bill Cap: SGD$49.90

Note

• Prices stated are including 7% GST.
• All voice plans come with unlimited free incoming calls
• iFlexi plans local data bundle is capped at SGD$30 per month

Links

• Apple Online Store: iPhone 4S
• SingTel Shop: SingTel iPhone 4S
• SingTel: iPhone 4S Site

Previous SingTel iPhone Price Plans

• SingTel iPhone 4 Price Plans
• SingTel iPhone 3GS Price Plans
• SingTel iPhone 3G Price Plans

Apple iPhone 4S is now available for pre-order at Apple (Singapore) Online Store.

All iPhones sold in Singapore are UNLOCK sets.

Both the black and white iPhone 4S are available and the prices are as follows:

• 16GB – SGD$948
• 32GB – SGD$1,088
• 64GB – SGD$1,238

Right now the shipping is still 1-2 weeks time and one customer is allowed to buy 2 sets only.

This time round, the iPhone 4S is more expensive than the iPhone 4 when it was launched.

When iPhone 4 was available in Apple (Singapore) Online Store last year, the prices are as follows:

• 16GB – SGD$888 (SGD$60 cheaper)
• 32GB – SGD$1,048 (SGD$40 cheaper)

Apple (Singapore) Online Store: Apple iPhone 4S

Google announce Galaxy Nexus & Android 4.0 yesterday in Hong Kong. The Galaxy Nexus is made by Samsung and will be available sometime in November 2011.

Galaxy Nexus

Galaxy Nexus Specifications

• Network: HSPA＋ 21Mbps/HSUPA 5.76Mbps 850/900/1900/1700/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
• Processor: 1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor (OMAP 4460)
• Display: 4.65″ 1280×720 HD Super AMOLED
• OS: Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
• Main (Rear) Camera: 5 MP AF with LED Flash with zero shutter lag and fast shot2shot
• Sub (Front) Camera: 1.3MP for Video Call
• Connectivity: Bluetooth technology v 3.0, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz/ 5GHz), NFC
• Sensor: Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Light, Proximity, Barometer
• Memory: 1GB(RAM) ＋ 16GB/ 32GB Internal memory
• Size: 135.5,, x 67.94,, x 8.94mm, 135g
• Battery: Standard battery, Li-on 1,750 mAh

What’s New In Android 4.0

Beauty and simplicity
With Ice Cream Sandwich, our mission was to build a mobile OS that works on both phones and tablets, and to make the power of Android enticing and intuitive. We created a new font that’s optimized for HD displays and eliminated all hardware buttons in favor of adaptable software buttons. We also dramatically improved the keyboard, made notifications more interactive and created resizable widgets.

The desktop-class browser is significantly faster, featuring a refined tab manager and the ability to sync your bookmarks with Google Chrome. Ice Cream Sandwich also features the best mobile Gmail experience to date, with a new design that lets you quickly swipe through your inbox and search messages even when you’re offline. Calendar boasts a clean new look and you can zoom into your schedule with a pinch.

Connect and share
People are at the heart of Ice Cream Sandwich. We rethought how you browse your contacts with the new People app, which combines high-resolution photos and updates from Google+ and other social services. It’s also easier to capture and share your life with family and friends. Galaxy Nexus sports a high-end camera with zero shutter lag, automatic focus, top notch low-light performance and a simple way to capture panoramic pictures. Shoot amazing photos or 1080p video, and then edit and share them directly from your phone.

Beyond smart
Galaxy Nexus isn’t just a smartphone—it’s beyond smart. Ice Cream Sandwich gives you complete control over the amount of mobile data you use by helping you better understand and manage it. We’re also introducing Android Beam, which uses near field communication (NFC) to instantly share webpages, YouTube videos, maps, directions and apps by simply tapping two phones together. Face Unlock uses state-of-the-art facial recognition technology to unlock your phone with nothing more than a smile.

Links

• Official Site: Android 4.0 Highlights
• Official Site: Galaxy Nexus
• Official Blog Post: Unwrapping Ice Cream Sandwich on the Galaxy Nexus
• Press Release: Samsung and Google introduce GALAXY Nexus
• Engadget: Samsung and Google’s Ice Cream Sandwich event liveblog!

Was invited to the global launch of Canon EOS-1D X (Press Release) that happen at 1pm sharp yesterday at Canon Singapore Office. The Canon EOS-1D X is an integration between the EOS 1D and 1Ds product lines. This integration combines the best of both worlds from both model (shooting speed and image quality) into a single form factor.

Canon EOS-1D X (Front)

Canon EOS-1D X (Back)

The EOS-1D X is capable of continuous shooting at a speed of 12 frames-per-second, it is powered by the new Dual DIGIC 5+ image processor and on top of it, it has another DIGIC 4 image processor just for Autofocus (AF)! This bring up the number of image processers in the Canon EOS-1D X to 3! It also features a Gigabit LAN Port for network connectivity! This allows you to transfer shots immediately after you have taken them to your computer!

It will be available from March 2012 at an estimated RRP of USD$6,800 (SGD$8,620).

Some of the features include:

• 18.1MP full-frame (35mm) sensor
• Image noise control improved by 2 stops
• Next generation high-density reticular 61-point AF system
• New shutter unit with carbon fibre shutter blades promises 400,000 shutter count
• Advanced EOS Movie features for better compatibility with video production workflows
• Dust-proof and drip-proof magnesium alloy body, with new carrier wave-based dust removal system

WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter

GP-E1 GPS Receiver

There are also 2 new accessories accompanying the EOS-1D X, the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter for wirless network connectivity and GP-E1 GPS Receiver that automacailly adds location information to your photo’s EXIF data.

The WFT-E6 will be available at the same time as EOS-1D X (March 2012) at an estimated RRP of USD$600 (SGD$760) while the GP-E1 will be available from April 1012 at an estimated RRP of USD$300 (SGD$380).

Press Release: Canon Integrates 1D and 1Ds Series to Launch the EOS-1D X