Smartphones and phone accessories, from carrier price plans to screen protectors and the newest launches.
I bought the Spigen SGP GLAS.tR Nano Slim Screen Protector for iPhone 5/5c/5s from MobyShop for S$52, including free application of the glass. Don't confuse it with the similar GLAS.t version, the R standing for rounded.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 officially launches in Singapore on 28th September 2013 for S$1,048 without contract. Only the 32GB model is offered, in Jet Black and Classic White. Compatible accessories include the Flip Wallet.
SingTel's price plans for the iPhone 5c and 5s, launching on 20th September 2013 at 8am at Marina Bay Sands, Exhibition Hall E. For Singapore's LTE networks, the iPhone 5c uses the A1529 model, as does the 5s.
Sony announced the QX Lens at IFA 2013 in Berlin, a range of smartphone-attachable, lens-style cameras. They work with most iOS and Android devices running the PlayMemories Mobile app. Simply mount the DSC-QX100 or DSC-QX10 onto your phone.
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra arrives in Singapore from 5th September 2013 at a recommended S$1,038 without contract, in Black, White, and Purple. Pre-orders open today via Sony stores and centres, Xperia concept stores, authorised retailers, and all telcos.
The BodyGuardz ScreenGuardz HD anti-glare, anti-fingerprint screen protector retails for S$59, from DISTEXPRESS or Apple Premium Resellers like EpiCentre, Infinite, and Challenger. It reduces glare so you can use your device under bright lights and direct sunlight.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 arrives in Singapore from Saturday, 27th April 2013, at a recommended S$998, in Black Mist and White Frost. The Singapore model is the GT-I9505, the LTE variant powered by a Snapdragon 600 and Krait 300 processor.
The HTC One in Glacier Silver 32GB arrives in Singapore from Saturday, 13th April 2013, with the 64GB and Stealth Black variants following in May. The 32GB retails for S$968 and the 64GB for S$1,068, both on a Snapdragon 600.
The Vertu Ti, the brand's first Android phone since Nokia sold its luxury division in June 2012, has reached Singapore. It runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, upgradable to 4.2 Jelly Bean. At launch I saw three models, from S$13,000.
The Sony Xperia Z goes on sale in Singapore from 1st March 2013 for S$988 without contract, in black, white, and purple. Known as the water-resistant phone, it can be submerged up to one metre deep for 30 minutes.
The Nokia Lumia 820 and Lumia 920 arrive in Singapore from 8th December 2012 at Nokia retail stores and telco shops, having first been announced on 6th September. The Lumia 820 costs S$699 without contract, available in Black or White.
The Asus PadFone 2, successor to the original PadFone, goes on sale in Singapore from 22nd November 2012 at authorised Asus retailers and StarHub Shops, seemingly a StarHub exclusive. The 32GB PadFone 2 with Station costs S$1,099, or S$848.
Google has announced the Nexus 4, Nexus 10, and an updated Nexus 7. The Nexus 4, its fourth Nexus phone and made by LG, packs a 4.7-inch 1280x768 display, an 8MP rear camera, a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro, 2GB RAM.
The Samsung Galaxy Note II, announced about two months ago at IFA 2012, is now available in Singapore. As of 20th October 2012, the Galaxy Note II LTE retails for a recommended S$998 without contract, including 7% GST.
Nokia sent me an intriguing package from the UK. At first glance it looked like a limited edition Lumia 920, but I knew it wasn't, since the phone isn't out yet. Inside were the four components used to make it.
SingTel's price plans for the iPhone 5, launching on 21st September 2012 at 8am at Marina Bay Sands, Exhibition Hall D. Note that the iPhone 5 comes in three different LTE models, varying by region and supported bands.
Apple announced the iPhone 5 this morning, just under a year after the iPhone 4S. I was disappointed, as practically every leak proved 100% accurate, which spoiled the fun. On the bright side, Singapore is part of the first rollout.
Nokia announced two new Lumia phones last night, the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, with the 920 as the flagship. The Lumia 920 packs an 8.7MP PureView camera, a 4.5-inch 1280x768 PureMotion HD+ display, and Qi wireless charging.
Thanks to screenprotector.sg for four 3M screen protectors: an Anti-Glare Front and Back for iPhone 4/4S, an Anti-Glare for the Samsung Galaxy Note, and Privacy and Anti-Glare protectors for the Galaxy S3, priced from S$19.90 to S$29.90 each.
Samsung announced the Galaxy Note II at IFA 2012 in Berlin this morning. It runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on a 1.6GHz quad-core Exynos, with a 5.55-inch HD Super AMOLED display at 1280x720, 16, 32, or 64GB plus 2GB RAM.
The Nokia Lumia 900 is what Nokia's flagship Windows Phone 7.5 should have been all along. Where the Lumia 800 felt rushed, the 900 feels just right. Sadly, Microsoft has effectively killed every current Windows Phone with Windows Phone 8.
The HTC One S arrives in Singapore from Saturday, 16th June 2012, for S$948, in a single Gradient Metal finish and bundled with a free Beats Solo Headset. It runs Android 4.0 with HTC Sense on a 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon.