Apple Watch 42mm Black Sport Loop
The Apple Watch 42mm Black Sport Loop retails for S$78 in Singapore. I bought mine at Apple Omotesando in Tokyo for about S$68. I'd hoped to use Yodobashi's 5% VISA discount, but their strap selection was limited.
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Apple hardware and software, from iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch to AirPods, Apple Pencil, and accessories.
Apple Watch 42mm Space Black Stainless Steel Case With Space Black Milanese Loop (Series 3)
Apple Watch Series 3 in Space Black Stainless Steel with Milanese Loop isn't sold in Singapore. None of the high-end models, Stainless Steel, Edition, or Hermes, are, because they come only in GPS + Cellular, unsupported by local telcos.
Apple iPhone X Silicone, Leather And Folio Case
This year Apple offers three official iPhone X cases: Silicone, Leather, and the new Folio. After a good experience with the iPhone 7 Plus Silicone Case, I stuck with the Silicone in black. It retails for S$58.
Apple TV 4K
I bought the Apple TV 4K at iStudio in Changi Airport Terminal 2 on my way to South Korea. Buying in the departure area saved the 7% GST, so the 32GB cost me S$250.47, below the S$268 retail price.
Singapore iPhone Prices Over The Years
A reference list of every iPhone's launch price in Singapore, contract-free, from the iPhone 4 in 2010 onward. I've left out the iPhone 2G, never sold here, and the 3G and 3GS, which launched only with contracts.
Apple Magic Keyboard With Numeric Keypad
The Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad launched at WWDC 2017, retailing for S$188, S$40 more than the standard Magic Keyboard. As a full-size wireless keyboard, it succeeds the wired Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, which Apple now discontinues.
Apple iPad Pro 10.5″ (Space Grey 256GB) (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
The iPad Pro 10.5-inch is my fourth iPad, after the original (2010), iPad 2, and iPad Air. Nearly four years on, my Air feels sluggish, and its 16GB was always too little, prompting this upgrade.
Apple iPad Pro 10.5″ Smart Cover (Charcoal Grey)
The Apple iPad Pro 10.5-inch Smart Cover comes in leather at S$98 or polyurethane at S$68. The leather has four colours and the polyurethane seven. I preferred the cheaper polyurethane, choosing Charcoal Grey for my iPad Pro.
Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter
The Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter retails for S$98, my first purchase at the new Apple Orchard Road store. It powers the 13-inch MacBook Pro, though pricey, it doesn't include a USB-C charge cable.
Apple MacBook Pro 13″ With Touch Bar And Touch ID (Mid 2017)
I'd been stocking up on USB-C devices to prepare for this: my company MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2014) was due for a refresh after three years at Tech in Asia. Its replacement is the MacBook Pro 13-inch with Touch Bar.
Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
The Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter retails for S$98. It extends a single USB-C port into three: HDMI, USB-A, and USB-C. The HDMI supports full HD at 60Hz or 4K at 30Hz, though Apple notes some incompatibilities.
Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
I found an unopened Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter in my drawer and decided to write it up. It retails for S$38, a price unchanged after all these years; the Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter costs the same.
Apple Orchard Road Opening Swag
Apple's first store in Singapore and Southeast Asia, Apple Orchard Road, opened on Saturday, 27th May 2017. The first few in the queue received a door gift: a US-made Apple t-shirt and a sticker celebrating the opening.
First Apple Store in Singapore will open on 27th May 2017 at 10am
Singapore's first Apple Store, located along Orchard Road, opens on Saturday, 27th May 2017 at 10am. Found at 270 Orchard Road, it operates daily from 10am to 10pm, marking Apple's retail debut in the country.
Apple AirPods
Apple AirPods launched in Singapore and 100+ countries on 13th December 2016 at S$238, with a six-week wait. I ordered the moment a friend's post showed stock, receiving mine on the 20th. Each replacement earbud costs S$98.
Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable (1m)
The Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable comes in two lengths: 1m at S$28 and 2m at S$42, both recently discounted prices of unknown duration. Avoid authorised resellers, which still charge the old S$34 and S$48 pricing.
Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter
The Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter retails for S$14, though most authorised resellers were out of stock; I grabbed the last two from iStudio Paragon. The build feels fragile, with a thin, breakable cable.
Apple iPhone 7 Plus Silicone & Leather Case
The Apple iPhone 7 Plus Silicone Case retails for S$58 in nine colours. After almost a year with my 6s Plus Leather Case in Midnight Blue, which stained after water contact, I switched to a silicone case this time.
Apple Pay (VISA & MasterCard) Now In Singapore
A month after Apple Pay launched for AMEX in Singapore, support for VISA and MasterCard has arrived. Not all banks are included, though: the initial rollout supports credit cards from just five, POSB, DBS, OCBC, UOB, and Standard Chartered.
Apple Magic Keyboard
The Apple Magic Keyboard retails for S$148, the successor to the Apple Wireless Keyboard at S$98. It's S$50 pricier because Apple finally ditched AA batteries for a built-in rechargeable one, charged via a Lightning cable, giving it a sleeker profile.
Apple Magic Mouse 2
I bought the Apple Magic Mouse 2 for S$119 after my old Magic Mouse failed, its cursor frozen despite swapping batteries and Macs. The new model swaps AA batteries for a built-in rechargeable one.
Apple Pay (American Express) Now In Singapore
After last October's announcement, Apple Pay is finally live in Singapore, with American Express the first supported card; VISA and MasterCard follow soon. It works at stores including Din Tai Fung, FairPrice, Starbucks, Uniqlo, and Shaw Theatres.