INQ Chat 3G Review
The INQ Chat 3G is a full-QWERTY version of the INQ Mini 3G, with a better 3.2MP camera and a noticeably faster processor. It measures 114.5 by 61 by 12.8mm and weighs 120 grams.
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SingTel Brings In INQ Chat 3G
SingTel and INQ are bringing the multi-tasking INQ Chat 3G to Singapore, an affordable social phone with a QWERTY keypad, Facebook and Twitter integration, plus SingTel's AMPed music service. It's offered at S$0 on a data plan.
SingTel Launches Acer’s New Windows Phones
The Acer neoTouch and beTouch E100 will be exclusive to SingTel customers. SingTel and Acer jointly announced the Singapore launch of Acer's first Windows phones, whose next-generation Windows Mobile touchscreen interface supports hundreds of Microsoft-certified mobile apps.
INQ Mini 3G Review
The INQ Mini 3G is marketed as a social media phone, measuring 102.9 by 45.8 by 12.8mm and weighing 128 grams. It felt solid in the hand, yet somehow more like a toy than a real phone.
INQ Mini 3G Unboxing
I received the INQ Mini 3G review set today. Ahead of my full review next week, here are some unboxing photos plus a video of its startup and shutdown animations. Its Facebook and Twitter integration already feels pretty neat.
SingTel Launches INQ Mini 3G
Another first from SingTel: it's the first in Asia to launch the INQ Mini 3G, billed as the ultimate 3G social networking phone. SingTel and INQ Mobile say local customers will be among the first worldwide to get it.
HTC Sense Debuts On New HTC Hero
In short, the HTC Hero reaches Singapore this month at S$898. It uses a capacitive touchscreen, so multitouch is supported. For the full review and specifications, check out HardwareZone's article, HTC Hero: In the Nick of Time.
Nokia Announces N97 Mini, X6 & X3
Nokia today announced the N97 Mini, X6 and X3 at Nokia World, so now there's an Eseries, Nseries and Xseries, plus an unannounced Cseries I suspect targets lower-end phones. I've shared the relevant parts of the press release here.
Nokia N900 Officially Announced
After a leaked press shot and a review by Eldar of Mobile Review, the Nokia N900 has been officially announced, reaching selected markets from October 2009. Running Maemo 5, it promises computer-grade performance in a handset.
LG GM730 Unboxing
I've finally received the retail LG GM730. There was earlier commotion among bloggers whose units had old-looking batteries with under twelve hours' standby, and scratches on the phones. Hopefully this retail set fares better.
SingTel iPhone 3GS Launch Event
Last year I queued at the SingTel iPhone 3G launch as an ordinary consumer; this year I attended with a media pass. I arrived early, around 1.30pm, since I had errands at Funan, and the media event began about 3.30pm.
SingTel iPhone 3GS Price Plans
SingTel has released its iPhone 3GS prices for the iFlexi plans. This post also links to my pricing write-ups for the later iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5c/5s, 6/6 Plus and 6s/6s Plus on SingTel, for easy comparison across generations.
SingTel Launches iPhone 3GS On 10th July 2009
SingTel will launch the new iPhone 3GS on Friday, 10th July 2009, and I'm hoping it won't be during office hours. They've emailed to say I have a date with my new iPhone 3GS that day.
SingTel iPhone 3GS Teaser
Looks like SingTel's iPhone 3GS launch is getting nearer; I got this in my mailbox yesterday. It thanks me for my interest and assures me that, having registered, I'll be among the first to receive pricing and launch event details.
Nokia E75 – Teach a Technophobe
WOM World has shipped me two Nokia E75 sets from the UK for a project called Teach a Technophobe. My task is to coach a user, my mom, on using the E75 for email, across several challenges.
LG Press Conference at Communica Asia 2009
I took a day off for LG's press conference at CommunicAsia 2009 at Singapore Expo, billed as the world premiere of LG's newest feature-packed smartphone. Three phones featured: the LG GD900 Crystal, the GM730 and one more.
Apple iPhone 3GS
Apple has announced the iPhone 3GS, where the S stands for speed. It looks identical to the iPhone 3G but adds improved performance, a slightly better battery, faster 7.2Mbps HSDPA up from 3.6Mbps, and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR.
Nokia N97 Blogger Preview
Attended the Nokia N97 blogger preview at Nokia's office in Alexandra Technopark. The N97 will be Nokia's next flagship, and it felt solid in hand. It comes in black and pearl white, with plenty of interesting applications on board.
Launch Of Nokia XpressMusic 5800 & Nokia Comes With Music
Nokia today launched the XpressMusic 5800 and the Comes With Music service at Velvet Underground. Comes With Music is now live, with Singapore the first country in Asia to get it.
SingTel Launches HTC Dream aka G1
SingTel today launches the HTC Dream, aka the G1, available at all SingTel and Hello shops tomorrow. Alongside it, SingTel announces three new Flexi plans aimed at the Dream, which runs a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A processor.
Samsung Touch Event
My first invitation to a Samsung event, courtesy of PR manager Daniel, after previously reviewing the YP-K3 and VP-MX10. The Samsung Touch Event let us get hands-on with a range of Samsung products in a relaxed, try-it-yourself setting.
SingTel To Bring In 1st Google Android Phone In Asia – HTC Dream
SingTel will bring the first Google Android phone to Asia, Singapore included: the HTC Dream. SingTel and HTC today unveiled the first Android device for the region, marking an exciting milestone as the new mobile platform finally reaches our shores.