Preorders will begin the day before on Tuesday, 29th May 2012. For M1, the launch event is at M1 Shop Paragon on the 29th May 2012 from 9pm till 12am. StarHub will also start from 9pm on the 29th at their shops but only for customers who have indicated their interest with them previously.

At launch time only the Marble White will be available. The Pebble Blue will be available at a later date.

Samsung Galaxy SIII – Marble White

Sony Xperia P

Sony Xperia P will be retailing for SGD$688 in silver and black.

• 4″ Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• WhiteMagic display technology for an ultra-bright and power efficient viewing experience
• 1 GHz dual-core processor for super fast performance with 16GB flash storage
• 8MP camera with unique fast capture, HD recording and Sony technology to capture 2D and 3D panoramic images
• Easy HDMI and DLNA connectivity to share content on any screen
• Crisp and loud listening with xLoud, Clear Bass and 3D surround sound audio technology
• NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled to access a growing range of NFC applications and services as well as Xperia SmartTags
• Available in a choice of silver and black, all with an aluminium unibody
• Comes with embedded battery, fast charger, USB cable, standard headset, 2 units Xperia SmartTags and HDMI cable

Sony Xperia U

Sony Xperia U will be retailing for SGD$488 in black and white.

• 3.5″ Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 1 GHz dual-core processor for super fast performance
• 5MP camera with unique fast capture, HD recording and Sony technology to capture 2D and 3D panoramic images
• Crisp and loud listening with xLoud and 3D surround sound audio technology
• Available in a choice of white or black, with additional yellow and white exchangeable caps respectively in the box
• Comes with handset, standard battery, standard charger, USB cable, screen protector and SmartHeadset

Sony Xperia sola

Sony Xperia sola will be retailing for SGD$588 in black and white.

• NFC enabled and Xperia SmartTags in the box to enable quick app loading and easy content sharing
• Floating touch navigation for an easy web browsing experience
• 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
• Available in a choice of white or black
• Comes with embedded battery, standard charger, USB Cable, standard headset and 4 units of Xperia SmartTags

All prices started are without contract and includes 7% GST.

The unit available in Singapore will be the non-LTE version and instead it will be running on HSDPA+ which gives you up to 42Mbps download speed. I will not put high hopes on that in Singapore *.

3 colors will be available on launch date, white, black and cyan.

Nokia Lumia 900

Check out my Nokia Lumia 900 post when I was in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress 2012!

Official Site: Nokia Lumia 900

* In Singapore be glad that you can even get 10Mbps download speed. Mobile data speed in Singapore has been horrendous for the past few years and it just gets getting worse.

3 colors will be available on launch date, white, black and magenta. For the cyan, it will be available from Saturday, 12th May 2012 onwards.

Nokia Lumia 610

Check out my Nokia Lumia 610 post when I was in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress 2012!

Official Site: Nokia Lumia 610

The HTC One X is retailing for SGD$898 while the HTC One V is retailing for SGD$398.

HTC One X

HTC One X

Introduction

• Strong, durable, resistant polycarbonate unibody casing
  The HTC One X features an aesthetically stunning polycarbonate unibody at 8.9mm thick, which is lightweight yet sturdy. The body is also resistant to scratches and stains.
• Optimal use of screen estate space
  HTC One X’s display is a full 4.7 inch contoured Gorilla Glass super LCD 2 display with a 720p HD resolution, and optical lamination, for wider viewing angles and reduced reflections to improve visibility in the day time.
• Swift, mighty and reliable quad-core performance
  Powered by a quad-core 1.5GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, the HTC One X delivers unparalleled performance unlike any other HTC phones. You will enjoy rapid response time, whether it is for gaming, web browsing or downloading videos. The quad-core architecture enables four performance cores to be used for maximum burst when needed, with each core enabled and disabled independently and automatically based on workload. The single battery-saver core (or companion core) handles low-powered tasks like active standby, music, and video, and is transparent to the OS and applications. That way, the phone is power-efficient and battery life is improved substantially.
• Capture every memorable moment in a blink of an eye
  Revel in the ease and speed – activate the camera almost instantaneously in 0.7 seconds and auto-focus in 0.2 seconds – and never miss the opportunity to get a good photo again. With a superb 8.0 megapixels camera and 28mm F2.0 lens, coupled with the HTC ImageSense, which has HTC Smart Flash, amazing photos can be taken even in low light environment effortlessly. Long press the shutter button and take up to 99 continuous shots at 4 frames per second. You can also record HD video and snap photos at the same time, just by hitting the shutter button. Slow motion video recording is also possible at 108 frames per second.
• The sound of good
  Beats Audio Technology is now integrated into the hardware and software of the HTC One X, enabled across all applications to offer professional-grade sound engineering, and custom tuned every single time to deliver the best audio performance. You can be watching a music video on YouTube, streaming online music, or playing a game downloaded from Google Play, and the sounds you hear will be authentic studio quality sound, optimised to be rich, dynamic and clear. Hear every instrument, every voice, and every harmony, culminating into a sweet sound, glorious to one’s ears.
• Easy connect, easy sync, easy access
  The HTC Sync Manager software, built-in to the HTC One X makes it easy for you to transfer songs, albums and playlists from your music library, wired or wirelessly, as you prefer. It is also compatible on all Mac and PC devices, so it doesn’t matter whether you’re using iTunes or Windows Media Player to manage your music files. With the new HTC Music Centre, you can also customise and add all your favourite music apps as shortcuts in one single location, so that all your music needs are easily accessible.
• Cast it on screen with the HD Media Link HD
  With the HTC Media Link HD accessory, you can enjoy your favourite movie, play your favourite game or even give an important business presentation, on a TV Screen with a HDMI input, all with an easy three-fingers swipe. Depending on the task your HTC One X is performing, the Media Link HD enables the TV Screen to function either like an extended desktop, or a mirror site to your HTC One X, so you get to enjoy high definition quality content wirelessly anywhere.
• Finest, cleanest and most intuitive mobile experience
  The HTC One X is one of the first HTC phones on HTC Sense 4. Preserving the basics and tailored to complement Android on Ice Cream Sandwich, HTC Sense 4 is designed to be simple and intuitive for a better user experience. It’s easy, intuitive, intelligent and fun. On Sense 4, Beats Audio Technology is also made possible, as is the nifty quick launch feature to quick start the camera in less than 1 second.
• Dropbox integration
  Get free 25GB worth of Dropbox storage space for 2 years, and never worry about attachments again – simply share large files by sending a Dropbox link. In addition, access your Dropbox straight from the Polaris Office app to edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations and save them back automatically.

Specifications

• CPU: 1.5 GHz, quad-core
• OS: Android 4.0 with HTC Sense
• Memory
  • Total Storage: 32 GB
  • 25GB Dropbox – free for 2 years
  • RAM: 1 GB
• Dimensions (LxWxT): 134.36 mm x 69.9 mm x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 130 grams (with battery)
• Display: HD 720p touch screen with 1280 x 720 resolution
• Screen: 4.7-inch Super LCD 2 touch screen with multi-touch capability
• Network: HSPA/WCDMA: (Europe/Asia: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz), (GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• GPS: Internal GPS antenna
• Sensors: Gyro sensor, G-Sensor, Digital compass, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor
• Connectivity
  • 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
  • NFC capable
  • DLNA for wirelessly streaming media from the phone to a compatible TV or computer
  • micro-USB 2.0 (5-pin) port with mobile high-definition video link (MHL) for USB or HDMI connection (Special cable required for HDMI connection.)
  • Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • Wireless HDMI Capability for connecting with HTC Wireless HDMI Unit
• Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth with aptX enabled (Bluetooth 4.0)
  • A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
  • PBAP for phonebook access from the car kit
  • Other supported profiles: AVRCP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, PBAP, SPP, Service Discovery Application Profile
• Camera with ImageSense
  • 8 megapixel camera with HTC ImageChip
  • f2.0, 28mm lens with BSI sensor
  • Auto focus and LED Smart Flash
  • 1080p HD video recording
  • 1.3 megapixel front camera
• Sound enhancement: Beats Audio with dual microphones with noise reduction and stereo voice recording
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery
• Battery Capacity: 1800 mAh

HTC One V

HTC One V

Introduction

• Capture every memorable moment in a blink of an eye
  Activate the camera almost instantaneously in 0.7 seconds and auto-focus in 0.2 seconds, to capture your desired shot in a second. With a 5.0 megapixels camera, an 28mm F2.0 lens, and HTC ImageSense, with HTC Smart Flash in place, amazing photos can be taken even in low light environment effortlessly. Long press the shutter button and take up to 99 continuous shots at 4 frames per second and even take a photo while shooting a 720p HD video at the same time, just by hitting the shutter button.
• The sound of good
  Integrated with Beats Audio Technology, the HTC One V is supported on all applications to offer professional-grade sound engineering; custom tuned every time to deliver the best audio performance, whether you are watching a music video on YouTube, streaming online music, or playing a game downloaded from Google Play. The sounds you hear will be will be authentic studio quality sound, optimised to be rich, dynamic and clear.
• Easy connect, easy sync, easy access
  The HTC Sync Manager software, built-in to the HTC One V, makes it easy for you to transfer songs, albums and playlists from your music library, wired or wirelessly thereafter. It is also compatible with Mac and PC and supports both iTunes and Windows Media Player, so you don’t have to switch the music management software you’re currently using. With the new HTC Music Centre, you can also customise and add all your favourite music apps as shortcuts in one single location, so that all your music needs are easily accessible.
• Finest, cleanest and most intuitive mobile experience
  The HTC One V is one of the first HTC phones on HTC Sense 4. Preserving the basics and tailored to complement Android on Ice Cream Sandwich, HTC Sense 4 is designed to be simple and intuitive for a better user experience. It’s easy, intuitive, intelligent and fun. On Sense 4, Beats Audio Technology is also made possible, as is the nifty quick launch feature to quick start the camera in less than 1 second.
• Dropbox integration
  Get free 25GB worth of Dropbox storage space for 2 years, and never worry about attachments again – simply share large files by sending a Dropbox link. In addition, access your Dropbox straight from the Polaris Office app to edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations and save them back automatically.
• Designed with the user in mind
  The HTC One V is fashioned with a metal unibody architecture that not only looks good, but is made to last. Similar to previous HTC models, the HTC One V has a slightly curved chin. Functionally, the phone is also designed to ensure seamless transition from one application to another, so multi-tasking is made easy – from reading the news, to sharing on Facebook, checking your work emails and listening to your favourite music – all on the HTC One V.

Specifications

• CPU Speed: 1 GHz, single core
• OS: Android 4.0 with HTC Sense
• Memory
  • Internal storage: 4 GB
  • Expandable microSD storage of up to 32 GB
  • Cloud Storage (Dropbox): 25GB for 2 years
  • RAM: 512 MB
• Dimensions (LxWxT): 120.3 mm x 59.7 mm x 9.24 mm
• Weight:115 grams (with battery)
• Display: 3.7-inch WVGA touch screen (480 x 800 resolution)
• Network: HSPA/WCDMA: (Europe/Asia: 850/900/2100 MHz), GSM/GPRS/EDGE: (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• GPS: Internal GPS
• Sensors: G-Sensor, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor
• Connectivity
  • 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n
  • Standard micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)
• Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth with aptX enabled (Bluetooth 4.0)
  • A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
  • PBAP for phonebook access from the car kit
• Camera with ImageSense
  • 5 megapixel camera with auto focus
  • HTC Smart Flash featuring 5 auto adjustable power levels for the right amount of lighting
  • BSI Sensor, F2.0 aperture for maximum performance in low light
  • 28mm wide angle lens
  • 720p HD video recording
  • Dedicated imaging chip, giving sharper, clearer shots
  • Snap a high resolution photo while video recording in HD
• Sound enhancement: Beats Audio
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery
• Battery Capacity: 1500 mAh

You can pre-order the PS Vita online at singtel.com/PSVita from today (28th March 2012). Pre-order customers will receive SGD$20 worth of Sony PlayStation Network credits to purchase games.

PlayStation Vita

Price Plans

Official Singapore Site: PlayStation Vita

Sony Tablet S

Prices

• 16GB – WiFi Only – SGD$618
• 32GB – WiFi Only – SGD$748
• 16GB – 3G & WiFi – SGD$798

Technical Specifications For Sony Tablet S (3G/16GB)

• Operating System: Android 3.2
• Processor: NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor with Dual Core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU 1 GHz
• Display: 9.4″ wide (WXGA: 1280 x 800) TFT Colour LCD
• Memory: 1 GB
• Storage: 16 GB
• USB port: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) Micro-AB connector (host/client support) x 1
• Headphone Jack: Stereo, mini jack x 1 (works as a monaural microphone jack)
• Wireless LAN Specification: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
• Wireless LAN Data Rate: Maximum transmission speed: 72 Mbps, Maximum receipt speed: 72 Mbps
• Technology: UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+(850, 900, 1900, 2100MHz), GPRS/EGPRS(850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz), StandaloneGPS/AssistedGPS
• Bluetooth Technology: Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1 + EDR
• Supported Profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HID, SPP, OPP
• Sensor: Accelerometer (3-axis accelerometer), Gyro, Digital Compass, Ambient Light Sensor
• IR Remote control function: Yes (Supports various devices (pre-loaded remote control code) and learning function)
• Memory Card Slot: SD memory card x 1 (Supports SD, SDHC)
• Speaker: Built-in stereo speakers
• Microphone: Built-in monaural microphone
• Front Camera: web camera (Resolution: 640 x 480, Effective Pixels: 0.3 Mega pixels)
• Rear Camera: HD camera powered by “Exmor for mobile” (Resolution: 2592 x 1944, Effective Pixels: 5 Mega pixels)
• Supplied Accessories: AC adapter (SGPAC10V1), Power Cord, Strap
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable battery pack
• Browsing web with Wi-Fi, watching video, listening to music: Up to 8.0 hours (Standard usage)
• Standby: 400 hours
• Playing music: 31.0 hours
• Playing video: 6.0 hours
• Browsing web with Wi-Fi: 6.2 hours
• Browsing web with 3G: 4.5 hours
• Battery Charging Time: 5.0 hours
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 241.2 x 10.1 – 20.6 x 174.3 mm
• Weight: 625g

Official Microsite: Sony Tablet S
Official Product Site: Sony Tablet S

Motorola XOOM 2

Technical Specifications

• Software: Android 3.2 Honeycomb
• Display: 10.1″ (1280 x 800) HD display with scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass
• Special features: Splash-guard and special flattened edges for easier holding
• Camera: 1.3 MP front and 5 MP rear-facing HD cameras with digital zoom, auto focus, and LED flash
• Memory: 1GB RAM; in-built 32 GB storage, additional 32 GB microSD slot
• Battery life: Up to 9.7 hours of video playback / Up to 28 days stand-by on 3G
• Sound: 3D virtual surround sound
• Dimensions: 253.9 mm x 173.6 mm x 8.8 mm
• Weight: 608g

Official Site: Motorola XOOM 2

Prada Phone by LG 3.0

LG will be having a 1-day-only sale event at its LG LIVE Store located at Marina Bay Sands on the 21st January 2012. You can get the phone without contract on that day and you will receive a limited edition LG Prada Cradle (worth SGD$228) with every purchase of the Prada Phone.

For SingTel, the Prada Phone by LG 3.0 will be available for order on the 20th January 2012. No word on the pricing with contract yet. You can check out this link, www.singtelshop.com/pradaphone for more information.

For m1, StarHub, I can’t seem to find the link for Prada Phone on their website.

If you pre-order with any of the local telcos, you will also receive a limited edition LG Prada Cradle (worth SGD$228) with every purchase of the Prada Phone.

Specifications

• Operating System: Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Processor: 1.0 GHz Dual-Core/Dual-Channel/Dual Memory
• Network: HSPA+ 21Mbps
• Dimensions: 127.5 x 69 x 8.5 mm
• Screen: 4.3″ WVGA (800 x 480) NOVA Plus (800 nits)
• Camera: 8.0MP with Auto Focus and LED, 1.3MP front camera
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, HDMI/MHL, NFC, A-GPS
• User Memory: Up to 8GB internal + microSD
• Battery: 1,540mAh Li-Ion

Official Site: Prada Phone by LG 3.0
SingTel Shop: Prada Phone by LG 3.0

The Nokia Lumia 710 will be available in Singapore in the coming weeks for a RRP of SGD$505.

All three local operators in Singapore (SingTel, StarHub and M1) will be offering the Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 710.

Nokia Lumia 800

The stunningly social Nokia Lumia 800 features head-turning design, vivid colors (cyan, magenta and black) and the best social and Internet performance, with one-touch social network access, easy grouping of contacts, integrated communication threads and Internet Explorer 9. It features a 3.7 inch AMOLED ClearBlack curved display blending seamlessly into the reduced body design, and a 1.4 GHz processor with hardware acceleration and a graphics processor. The Nokia Lumia 800 contains an instant-share camera experience based on leading Carl Zeiss optics, HD video playback, 16GB of internal user memory and 25GB of free SkyDrive storage for storing images and music.

Nokia Lumia 800

Specifications

• CPU: Single Core Qualcomm MSM8255 @ 1.4GHz
• RAM: 512 MB SDRAM
• Storage: 16 GB mass memory (no slot for micro-SD cards)
• Screen: 3.7″ AMOLED Capacitive Touch Screen (480×800) with ClearBlack Display, Curved Glass and Corning Gorilla Glass
• Camera: Carl Zeiss optics, 8 MP camera, wide angle lens (no secondary/front-facing camera)
• Connectivity: WiFi, Micro USB, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, USB 2.0 High-Speed, 3.5mm AHJ Connector, Bluetooth Stereo Audio
• GPS: GPS, A-GPS, CellID, WiFi positioning
• Dimensions: 116.5mm (L), 61.2mm (W), 12.1mm (T)
• Weight: 142g
• Battery: BV-5JW 3.7V 1,450mAh
• SIM Slot: Micro SIM

Nokia Lumia 710

The purposely built, no-nonsense Nokia Lumia 710 can be personalized with exchangeable back covers and thousands of apps to bring the Lumia experience to more people around the world. The Nokia Lumia 710 is designed for instant social & image sharing, and the best browsing experience with IE9. It is available in black and white with black, white, cyan, fuchsia and yellow back covers. With the same 1.4 GHz processor, hardware acceleration and graphics processor as the Nokia Lumia 800, the Nokia Lumia 710 delivers high performance at an affordable price.

Nokia Lumia 710

Specifications

• CPU: Single Core Qualcomm MSM8255 @ 1.4GHz
• RAM: 512 MB SDRAM
• Storage: 8 GB mass memory (no slot for micro-SD cards)
• Screen: 3.7″ TFT Capacitive Touch Screen (480×800) with ClearBlack Display and Corning Gorilla Glass
• Camera: 5 MP camera, auto Focus, LED flash (no secondary/front-facing camera)
• Connectivity: WiFi, Micro USB, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, USB 2.0 High-Speed, 3.5mm AHJ Connector, Bluetooth Stereo Audio
• GPS: GPS, A-GPS, CellID, WiFi positioning
• Dimensions: 119.0mm (L), 62.4mm (W), 12.5mm (T)
• Weight: 126g
• Battery: BP-3L 3.7V 1,300mAh
• SIM Slot: Micro SIM

The official free gifts includes a 8GB SD card and a Canon PowerShot S100 carrying case.

Canon PowerShot S100

Features

• 12.1 megapixels with HS SYSTEM
• 5x optical zoom
• Ultra-wide angle of 24mm
• Bright maximum aperture of f/2.0
• Full HD movie (1080p) with Stereo Sound
• DIGIC 5
• 3.0-inch type, TFT colour LCD with wide viewing angle

Skoob on iPad (Bookshelf)

At launch there are about 39,000 local and international bestsellers for smartphones, tablets and PCs. Payment is in Singapore Dollars (SGD$) and made via Singapore Credit Cards or if you are a SingTel customer, you can charged it to your monthly SingTel bill.

You can download books on up to five devices on one account. Skoob is available for free on Apple iTunes Store and Android Marketplace. You can also use any browser to view them online via skoob or load the e-books into Adobe Digital Editions.

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

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 Note

Galaxy Nexus

Galaxy Nexus

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

Its initial partners include music collection society COMPASS, leading sports rights agency World Sport Group, music distributor Valleyarm / Music Services Asia, and production companies Interactive SG, Oak Media, and Refinery Media.

The YouTube Partner Program opens in Singapore, allowing local video creators to earn income from their work on YouTube through sharing advertising revenue.

The official YouTube account for YouTube Singapore is youtube.com/SingaporeYT!

Official: YouTube Singapore

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

What is Lobangclub?

Lobangclub is a free Singaporean app that finds you the best deals on any product. We do this by contributions from you, our community of shoppers. We already have over 500,000+ products in Singapore.

How to use?

• Step 1: Scan a barcode on the product you want to buy.
• Step 2: You will receive a list of all the shops in Singapore that sell that product and the prices.
• Step 3: You can help us by either contributing a price or verifying that the price is correct.

It uses your Facebook credentials for login and the UI is pretty good.

I tried the barcode scanning on 2 items (Panadol ActiFast & Nescafe Blend 37), it works perfect and even give you a picture of the product after you scanned the barcode.

I am able to get the price for the Nescafe Blend 37 but no price is available for the Panadol ActiFast. If there are no prices available, you can tap on the “Got lobang?” button and it will bring you to a screen for you to add the price, location of the item and even indicate a sale period.

I wish they have a karma or reputation points system, to entice users to submit prices and the community can mark them accurate by a “like” or something.

Profile Screen (Left), History (Right)

Scanning Screen (Left), After Scan Screen (Right)

Add Lobang Screen

App Store: Lobangclub – Singapore price comparison barcode scanner

Household.sg

What is Household.sg?

Household.sg is an online supermarket that aims to eliminate the pesky trip to the supermarket to shop for your groceries, freeing up time for you to do the things that truly matter – like spending quality time with your family.

Delivery Fees/Options
Delivery is free for purchases about SGD$40 and for purchases below SGD$40, a SGD$7 delivery fee will be charged. It will be a next-day delivery and the timing depends on what time you place your order. If you place it before 4pm, you get to choose the timing after 8am and if you placed it after 4pm, you get to choose the delivery timing after 2pm.

Payment
Payment is 100% handled by PayPal, so if you have PayPal balance or credit/debit card tagged to your PayPal account, you can use either of them.

Launch Promotion
Just enter “HSGORDER” (without the quotes) when you checkout your shopping card and enjoy SGD$5 off!

Go: Household.sg

I tweeted about it and mentioned @yelp. They replied me 2 days later via Twitter asking me which country I am in, I told them Singapore and in a few hours time, they opened it for Singapore App Store! Kudos to the Yelp Mobile Team!

I am sure this will benefit users who do have a Singapore iTunes Account but not a US one.

You do not need to register a Yelp account to view Yelp, but if you are going to register an account, you need to register an account through a US Proxy as it does location/IP check or you can always wait till you get to the US and register an account.

App Store Link: Yelp (Universal)