Samsung Smartphones & Tablets Launching In Jan/Feb 2012 In Singapore

Archives For Tag 'Samsung'

You are browsing lesterchan.net blog archives page by tag 'Samsung'.

Tuesday, 10th January 2012 (5 weeks ago)

Samsung Smartphones & Tablets Launching In Jan/Feb 2012 In Singapore

Posted by Lester Chan at 23:31 in Gadget

1 Response
890 views

Galaxy Nexus – February 2012 – RRP: SGD$948

Galaxy Nexus

World’s first smartphone running on Android™4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest release of the Android platform
Features a 4.65″ HD Super AMOLED display at 720p resolution and an ultra-fast 1.2GHz dual core processor to take advantage of GALAXY Nexus’ enhanced multitasking capabilities
Redesigned user interface with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Wi-Fi hotspot, NFC support and a full web browsing experience
Designed to provide a “pure Google” experience, GALAXY Nexus will be the first to receive software upgrades and new applications as soon as they are available

Official Link: Galaxy Nexus
Press Resource Link: Galaxy Nexus

Galaxy W – January 2012 – RRP: SGD$498

Galaxy W

Ideal for those seeking a balance between style and performance
Powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor, the GALAXY W weighs just 114.7 grams
Value-added features include Samsung’s Social Hub, Samsung Apps, Polaris Office, Android Market

Press Resource Link: Galaxy W

Omnia W – January 2012 – RRP: SGD$498

Omnia W
Omnia W

First Samsung Smartphone based on the latest release of Microsoft’s Windows Phone, code-named Mango
Sleek design with a metallic finish and a rich 3.7″ Super AMOLED display, ensuring photos and videos captured with the 5MP camera can be enjoyed with vivid clarity
Enhanced Windows Phone usability including superior web browsing with integration of Internet Explorer 9 and Bing, and Office Hub that provides productivity on-the-go
Samsung-exclusive productivity apps including Samsung AllShare that provides seamless content transfer between the smartphone and other DLNA-enabled devices such as HDTVs, monitors and digital cameras

Official Site: Omnia W
Press Resource Link: Omnia W

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus – January 2012 – RRP: SGD$768

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

With a 7-inch display and weighing just 345g and measuring only 9.96mm in thinness, GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus provides enhanced portability and fits easily into a jacket pocket or handbag
Offers voice and video call support, without the need for a headset, allowing users to catch up with friends and family from anywhere

Official Site: Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
Press Resource Link: Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

Galaxy Tab 7.7 – February 2012 – RRP: SGD$898

Galaxy Tab 7.7

World’s first tablet to feature the brilliant Super AMOLED Plus display technology that allows for a wider range of colours that make images incredibly vivid
Powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor, the GALAXY Tab 7.7 is one of the most portable devices available in the market, measuring only 7.89 millimeters in thinness and weighs 335 grams
Samsung’s Hub Services – Game Hub, Readers Hub and Social Hub – offers easy access to content including games, eBooks and music; GALAXY Tab 7.7 is the first mobile tablet to include a pre-loaded Game Hub with easy social games delivered with lightning fast graphics

Official Site: Galaxy Tab 7.7

Tags: 7.0 Plus, 7.7, Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy Tab, Galaxy W, Omnia W, Samsung

Tuesday, 15th November 2011

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Now Available in Singapore

Posted by Lester Chan at 08:46 in Gadget

No Response
1,890 views

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is now available in Singapore for a recommended retail price of SGD$768 for the 3G 16GB model.

Samsub Galaxy Tab 8.9

Specifications

Network: HSPA+ 21Mbps – 850/900/1900/2100, EDGE/GPRS- 850/900/1800/1900
OS: Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Display: 8.9″ WXGA 1280×800
Processor: 1GHz Dual Core application processor
Camera (Rear): 3.0-Mega Pixel Camera AF with LED Flash
Camera(Front): 2.0-Mega Pixel Camera
Connectivity: Bluetooth technology v 3.0, USB 2.0, WiFi 802.11 (a/b/g/n)
Sensor: Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light sensor
Memory: 16GB
Size: 230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6 mm
Weight: 453g
Battery: 6,100mAh

Tags: 8.9, Galaxy Tab, Samsung, Singapore

Wednesday, 9th November 2011

Samsung Galaxy Note & Galaxy Nexus Availability In Singapore

Posted by Lester Chan at 09:03 in Gadget

No Response
2,510 views

Galaxy Note will be available in Singapore on 18th November 2011 (tentatively) with a recommended retail price of SGD$998 (including taxes and without any telco subsidy).

Galaxy Nexus will be available in Singapore by January 2012 with a recommended retail price of SGD$948 (including taxes and without any telco subsidy).

Galaxy Note

Galaxy Nexus

Tags: Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy Note, Nexus, Samsung, Singapore

Thursday, 20th October 2011

Galaxy Nexus & Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Officially Announced

Posted by Lester Chan at 08:27 in Gadget, Software

No Response
1,197 views

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!

Tags: 4.0, Android, Galaxy Nexus, Google, Samsung

Thursday, 29th September 2011

Microsoft Singapore Officially Launch Windows Phone 7.5

Posted by Lester Chan at 08:32 in Gadget, Software

No Response
1,681 views

Microsoft Singapore officially launches Windows Phone 7.5 yesterday. Windows Phone 7.5 has more than 500 new features and enhancements.

Both HTC Radar (RRP: SGD$569) and Samsung Omnia W (RRP: SGD$498) will be the first Windows Phone 7.5 to be released in Singapore. The HTC Radar will be available next month (October 2011) while the Samsung Omnia W will be available sometime in Q4 2011.

The Mango release is available for free to all Windows Phone 7 customers. Microsoft will begin delivery of the update to existing Windows Phone 7 users from today and gradually ramp up delivery so that the update will be broadly available to most existing customers by the end of October 2011.

Based on the official site, Where’s my phone update?, both SingTel and StarHub are in the status of “Delivering update” which means:

Microsoft has started to send out the update. Important: To help ensure quality, software updates are typically sent out gradually and/or in batches, so it might take several weeks before you receive notice that an update is available for your phone.

Official Site: Windows Phone 7.5
Official Status Page: Where’s my phone update?
Press Release (Windows Phone 7.5): Microsoft Puts People First With The Launch Of The Latest Version Of Windows Phone In Singapore
Press Release (HTC Radar): HTC Unveils HTC Radar, HTC’s First Windows Phone 7 With Mango Update
Press Release (Samsung Omnia W): Samsung delivers a unique experience with Omnia W, a smartphone that puts people first

Show Press Release (1,138 More Words)

Singapore, 28 September 2011 – Microsoft Singapore today announced the official launch of Windows Phone 7.5, previously code-named “Mango”. Windows Phone 7.5 has more than 500 new features and enhancements to deliver smarter and easier communications, apps and Internet experiences to connected individuals today.

The new Windows Phone 7.5 will be available in Singapore in the coming weeks on HTC Radar and Samsung OMNIA W. These phones will be available at telecom operators and mobile retail outlets.

The Mango release is available for free to all Windows Phone 7 customers. Additional details on the status of updates for Windows Phone customers are available on the “Where’s my phone update?” page. Microsoft will begin delivery of the update to existing Windows Phone 7 users from today and gradually ramp up delivery so that the update will be broadly available to most existing customers by the end of October.

The latest version of Windows Phone will feature major improvements and new features centering on the idea of “connecting with people”. Mr John Fernandes, Director, Marketing & Operations, Microsoft Singapore, explained: “When Windows Phone 7 was announced last year, it caught the attention of many who wanted a refreshing smartphone experience. Today, we are happy to announce an update that will enable users to truly embrace the idea of simple connectivity to the people they care about most. This upgrade is an important milestone and one that demonstrates our commitment to the mobile space.”

Mr Melvin Chua, Country Manager of HTC Singapore, said: “With Windows 7.5, Microsoft has truly upped the ante in providing refreshing mobile experiences to the always-connected individual. The HTC Radar brings you closer to life with stylish design, a great camera, and intuitive new ways to share and connect.”

Mr Winston Goh, Product Marketing Manager – Telecommunications, Samsung Asia, said: “With our multi-platform strategy, Samsung is committed to providing a diverse line-up of products for the market. This year, we have continued our partnership with Microsoft to launch the Windows Phone 7.5 Samsung OMNIA W, which has been developed to enhance the ‘People First’ experience that Windows Phone offers. Featuring an elegant design, a vivid 3.7″ Super AMOLED display as well as an enriched content and social communication experience, the 1.4GHz powered Samsung OMNIA W delivers an exceptional Windows Phone experience for discerning and connected individuals.”

Put People First: Delivering a connected experience for smartphone users
Understanding that users prefer to stay connected, the Windows Phone is a modern communication tool with essential social networking features built in. Through the unique People feature, users can now be more connected to friends, family and loved ones with a one touch access to Windows Live, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Another new feature is Groups, where users could group their favorites, and pin them to the Start screen in order to get live updates, as well as text, email and IM them all at once. Facebook chat, Messenger, check-ins and photo tagging are also now built into Windows Phone 7.5 to provide users with a more connected experience. On new Windows Phone devices, users will be able to easily connect up to five Wifi-enabled devices to the web using Windows Phone data connection1.

Windows Phone takes the Internet beyond the browser with the inclusion of Internet Explorer 9 in the new update along with hardware acceleration.

Apps are key to a smartphone experience, and Windows Phone 7.5 takes the user experience a step further. Apps pinned to the Start screen will be able to showcase live updates and allow users to be updated on the latest with just a glance. The search function is also connected to apps to make searches easier to discover and use.

Windows Phone 7.5 will also feature SkyDrive, a cloud-based storage for Windows Live users to upload, share and edit Microsoft Office documents and files, photos and videos, allowing for true mobility in collaboration.

Enhancements for Windows Phone enterprise users
Microsoft understands that the mobile phone is used more than just a social connectivity and entertainment device. Windows Phone 7.5 features a number of exciting new productivity capabilities and features for serious work and collaboration on-the-go.

With cloud being pervasive in the current enterprise environment, Microsoft has developed new features for Outlook Mobile and Office Mobile for business users which will strengthen an already powerful set of capabilities. These new features include Microsoft Lync, which will be available on this new version for better unified communication among users. Additionally, users will welcome enhancements and improvements that will make for an easier, yet dynamic experience, including the ability to pin Outlook folders on Start screen, “Server search” capabilities for email searches, as well as built-in Office 365 auto discovery and auto provisioning capabilities for local subscribers to the cloud-based service.

Security is a key concern for many enterprise users, and Microsoft has built the Windows Phone from ground up with security in mind. The new Windows Phone 7.5 addresses the top needs of IT departments by providing an Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) certified phone, delivering a seamless email and productivity experience with capabilities to apply corporate management and security policies. Some of these new security features include support for Information Rights Management (IRM), Malware-protected Explorer 9 Mobile, and secure data transmission through SSL Encryption 128/256 Bit.

Windows Phone Marketplace: One of the world’s fastest growing mobile app platforms
The new Windows Phone update is Microsoft’s commitment to the mobile market by delivering an experience which puts people first. This is only made possible with a vibrant ecosystem through an active app developer environment and strategic partnerships. Microsoft Singapore has, in the last year, worked with app developers as well as schools to develop Windows Phone apps for the local market.

“We have over 30,000 apps in less than a year since we launched Marketplace, making Windows Phone as one of the fastest growing mobile app marketplaces. This is an endorsement of Microsoft’s continued support of the developer communities globally, as well as the proven Windows Phone developer platform. In Singapore, there are more than 750 apps developed locally since the launch of Windows Phone 7. We expect this growth momentum of Marketplace to be stronger with the launch of Windows Phone 7.5,” added Mr Fernandes.

Some of these local apps include:

Around You, by Chris Ismael: This Metro-style app shows user directions to Foursquare-registered establishments in the user’s vicinity using the Windows Phone 7 platform’s location-based services. This app is built using some of Windows Phone 7.5’s new features such as fast application switching.
Shootout Defence, by Kazer Wong: A simple tower defence game developed by a member of Microsoft Student Partner.
BusGuide WP7, by Muhammad Mulyadi bin Sazali: Optimised for Windows Phone 7.5, this application allows users to get bus arrival timing of SBS and SMRT buses, as well as bus routes information.

For more information about Windows Phone, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-sg/default.aspx
For more information on how to update Windows Phone 7 to Windows Phone 7.5, please visit: http://mango.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/features/update-schedule-world.aspx

Tags: 7.5, HTC, Microsoft, Omnia, Samsung, Singapore, Windows Phone

Page 1 of 512 3 4 5 »