Apple iOS 5.0 Out
iOS 5.0 is out, and here I've gathered the direct download links from Apple itself for a range of iDevices, including the iPhone 4 and 3GS, the iPod Touch 4G and 3G, and the iPad 2 and iPad 1.
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Founder of lesterchan.net, a Singapore tech and gadgets blog running since 2002. An engineering leader by day and a WordPress plugin developer since 2003, with a soft spot for gadgets, smart home, and a good deal.
SingTel iPhone 4S Register Interest Page Up
SingTel is the first of Singapore's three telcos to launch a Register Interest page for the iPhone 4S. This time they learned from past mistakes, building it in HTML and JavaScript. The iPhone 4S launches in Singapore on 28th October.
Marvel’s The Avengers Trailer #1
The first official trailer for Marvel's The Avengers is finally out, ahead of the film's release on 4th May 2012. Directed by Joss Whedon, it stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson.
RIP Steve Jobs (1955-2011)
Steve Jobs passed away yesterday at the age of 56. As Apple put it, the company has lost a visionary and genius, and the world an amazing human being. Those who knew him have lost a dear friend.
Apple Announces iPhone 4S
Apple announced the iPhone 4S at last night's 'Let's Talk iPhone' event. Its form factor matches the iPhone 4 exactly, the only minor change being the antenna placement. The 4S is 3 grams heavier, while keeping the same dimensions.
Canon Product Launch For 2nd Half 2011
I was invited to Canon's product launch for the second half of 2011, held at Zirca on Thursday, 29th September. It covered seven PIXMA inkjet printers, ten imageCLASS laser printers, three PowerShots, two IXUS cameras, and a projector.
Featured Section
In case you hadn't noticed, I've added a Featured Section under Blog in the right sidebar. It collects blog posts with original content, organised by company. By original, I mean my own writing, not press releases or copied content.
Heckler Design OneLessDrop
I backed the Heckler Design OneLessDrop on Kickstarter on 4th February 2011. It funded on 2nd March, raising US$22,271 against a US$12,500 goal. I paid US$25 plus US$10 shipping, and received it on the 27th of September.
Microsoft Singapore Officially Launch Windows Phone 7.5
Microsoft Singapore officially launched Windows Phone 7.5 yesterday, bringing more than 500 new features and enhancements. The HTC Radar, at a recommended S$569, and the Samsung Omnia W, at S$498, are the first Windows Phone 7.5 handsets here.
Firefox 7.0 Released
Firefox 7.0 has been released, remarkably fast given Firefox 6.0 only arrived last month on 17th August 2011. Highlights include drastically improved memory use, a new rendering backend speeding up Canvas on Windows, and near-instant bookmark and password syncing.
WhatsApp For Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango)
WhatsApp has been on the Windows Marketplace for Mobile since last Saturday, but only for Windows Phone 7.5 Mango users. Most of us are still on Windows Phone 7.0, eagerly awaiting the 7.5 upgrade.
Sony ICF-DS15iP
Sony announced the ICF-DS15iP last Thursday. Part of its ICF range of iPod and iPhone docks, this one is a dock clock radio. If you want a cheaper iPhone dock with alarm clock, I'd recommend it. It retails for S$179.
Lobangclub App
I received an email from Guyi Shen, director of Lobangclub, an iPhone app I find cool. Similar to ShopSavvy and SingTel's Price Pal, Lobangclub is a free Singaporean app that finds the best deals on any product through community contributions.
PowerPac Plug Key
I bought a packet of three PowerPac Plug Keys from Challenger at Funan for S$0.90, or S$0.72 with a 20% member's discount. Each Plug Key converts a 3-pin socket to accept a 2-pin power cable, since Singapore follows British standard.
Taiyo 3-Pin Plug Adapter
I bought a pack of two Taiyo 3-Pin Plug Adapters from Challenger at Funan for S$14.90, or S$13.41 with a 10% member's discount. I like that each of its three 3-pin sockets has an individual switch.
Trend Micro Titanium Cloud Edition Maximum Security 2012
I was invited to the blogger event for the early launch of Trend Micro Titanium Cloud Edition Maximum Security 2012. I'm a big fan of ESET NOD32, which is lightweight, effective, and reasonably priced, protecting my home and office computers.
MiPow Power Tube 6600
My Hong Kong cousin gave me the MiPow Power Tube 6600, which retails for S$125. It packs a 6,600mAh capacity in a durable anodised aluminium case, and bundles charging tips for a wide range of devices.
Nespresso Pixie
I've joined the dark side with the Nespresso Pixie in Electric Red. It retails for S$398, but a friend at Nestlé got me staff price. Made in Switzerland, not China, it has a handle and includes 16 capsules.
TuneWear Eggshell iPad 2
Three months ago, PayPal Singapore made a clever video about my SwitchEasy CoverBuddy for iPad 2 purchase. It was a huge effort, with a different video for each of 20 bloggers, so kudos to the team. Now, the TuneWear Eggshell.
Google+ API Released
The Google+ API has finally been released. This initial release focuses on public data only, letting you read what people have shared publicly on Google+. Its methods are RESTful HTTP requests returning JSON responses, using OAuth 2 for secure access.
Bluelounge Extra Connectors
I got the Bluelounge Extra Connectors (Micro USB) for US$5.95 to use with my Bluelounge The Sanctuary, needing another Micro USB port to charge my HTC Desire and Mozart at once. Shipping to Singapore alone costs US$2.53 via USPS.
Microsoft Windows 8 Developer Preview
The last time we saw Windows 8 was at Computex on 2nd June 2011. Yesterday at the BUILD conference, Microsoft demoed the Windows 8 Developer Preview. The new Metro UI looks fantastic, and I hope Microsoft keeps the interface consistent.