Apple AirTag Leather Key Ring
The Apple AirTag Leather Key Ring retails for S$55, or S$49.22 on the EPP, in Baltic Blue, Saddle Brown, and Product Red. With a stainless steel ring and soft French leather holder, it feels premium, if pricey.
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Apple AirTag
Apple finally launched its own lost-item tracker, the AirTag. I got mine on 4th May 2021, because I opted for engraving. Pricing is competitive: S$45 for a 1-pack and S$149 for a 4-pack.
Apple HomePod Mini
Since the Apple HomePod Mini isn't officially sold in Singapore, I bought mine from a Shopee shop, monmartechnology. Priced at S$155 in black or white, a CitiBank voucher brought it down to S$145.
Apple AirPods Max
My birthday came early when my brother generously gifted me the Apple AirPods Max in the flagship Blue. Retailing for S$849, he ordered it expecting a 6-7 week wait, yet it arrived within one week.
Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter
The Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter retails for S$29, or S$25.68 on the EPP, and like most Apple gear includes no cable. It's a single-port 20W charger with a folding UK pin, supporting Power Delivery 3 but no GaN.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe retails for S$75, S$16 more than last year's iPhone 11 Pro Max case. The EPP price is S$67.41. DHL was efficient, delivering mine two days later.
Apple MagSafe Charger
The Apple MagSafe Charger retails for S$59, or S$53.50 on the EPP. MagSafe is hardly new, Apple having used MagSafe power adapters on MacBooks since 2006, originally to stop a tripped cord from dragging the laptop down.
Third Apple Store in Singapore will open on 10th September 2020 at 10am
Singapore's third Apple Store, Apple Marina Bay Sands, opens at 10am on Thursday, 10th September 2020. It arrives a year after Apple Jewel Changi Airport and three years after the first store, Apple Orchard Road.
Apple AirPods Pro
iShopChangi's People's Choice Deals advertised the AirPods Pro at S$295, well below the S$379 RRP. Catching it was frustrating, though: the sale didn't drop at midnight, but at noon the next day, requiring constant refreshing.
Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable (0.8m)
The 0.5m Thunderbolt 3 cable bundled with my Razer Core X Chroma had poor build quality, causing frequent eGPU disconnections, a common known issue. Fed up, I replaced it with Apple's 0.8m Thunderbolt 3 cable.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max Clear Case
For the first time, Apple offers an official clear case for the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max, following its XR debut. Retailing for S$59, its back is sturdy, optically clear polycarbonate.
Apple AirPods (2019) With Wireless Charging Case
Apple refreshed the AirPods in March 2019, offering two versions: with Wireless Charging Case at S$299 or standard Charging Case at S$239, a S$60 premium for Qi wireless. I got the wireless version during Lazada's mid-year festival.
Apple Jewel Changi Airport Opening Swag
Apple's second Singapore store and the world's first airport Apple Store, Apple Jewel Changi Airport, opened on 13th July 2019. The first in the queue received a commemorative US-made t-shirt reading 'Jewel Changi Airport'.
Second Apple Store in Singapore will open on 13th July 2019 at 10am
Singapore's second Apple Store, Apple Jewel Changi Airport, opens at Jewel on 13th July 2019, two years after Apple Orchard Road. Jewel is a nature-themed entertainment and retail complex on the landside of Changi Airport.
Apple iPad Pro 12.9″ (3rd Generation) Smart Folio (Charcoal Grey)
Apple offers two official polyurethane cases for the 3rd-gen 12.9-inch iPad Pro: the Smart Keyboard Folio at S$299 and the Smart Folio at S$149. I skipped the keyboard folio for the Charcoal Grey Smart Folio.
Apple iPad Pro 12.9″ (3rd Generation) (Space Grey 256GB) (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
I bought the 3rd-gen iPad Pro 12.9-inch (Space Grey 256GB, Wi-Fi + Cellular) to test it as a travel laptop replacement, home entertainment device, and weekend blogging machine. I added an Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) for drawing too.
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
The Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) retails for S$189 in Singapore, or S$176.64 tax-free at the airport once you strip out the 7% GST. It's S$51 dearer than the first-generation Pencil, but pairs only with the latest iPad Pro.
Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable
The Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable is the USB-C version of the Apple Watch charging cable, launched on 19th October 2018. Unlike the USB-A variant's three lengths, the USB-C only comes in 0.3m.
Apple iPhone XS Max Silicone Case
The Apple iPhone XS Max Silicone Case retails for S$59, the same price as the 8 Plus and 7 Plus silicone cases. It comes in nine colours, from Nectarine to Pink Sand; I chose Midnight Blue.
Apple Park T-Shirts
Apple Park t-shirts come in eight colours, with only the white and black featuring a multi-colour ring. Each costs US$43.60 with tax, or US$34.88 with the Apple employee discount, available from the Apple Park Visitor Center store.
Apple TV Remote Loop
The Apple TV Remote Loop retails for S$18 and tethers the Siri Remote to your wrist. It clicks into the remote's Lightning connector for secure attachment, handy since Li Xiang always misplaces the remote.
Activating Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) in Singapore on Singtel
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) launches in Singapore on 9th February 2018, with Singtel the only telco supporting its cellular function via NumberShare. The service costs S$6.90 a month on a 12-month contract.