I have been buying a lot of USB-C devices recently to prepare for this day.
This coming 1st September 2017, marks my third year in Tech in Asia. Technically, I started work before my official start date, because the previous guy left in August 2014 and I have to do the takeover before that.
The Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter is retailing for S$98.
This adapter extends a single USB-C port and adds an additional three more ports: HDMI, USB-A (normal USB) and USB-C.
Found an unopened Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter in my drawer and I decided to do a post on it.
The Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter is retailing for S$38. After so many years, the price remains the same.
Apple’s first official retail store in Singapore (and South-East Asia), Apple Orchard Road, open it’s door last Saturday, 27th May 2017 at 10am. The store opening hours are from 10am to 10pm daily.
If you are the first few in the queue (I am not too sure what is the cut off number), you will be given a door gift which includes an Apple t-shirt that is made in the USA and a sticker.
The first Apple Store in Singapore located along Orchard Road will open on Saturday, 27th May 2017 at 10am.
Address: 270 Orchard Road, Singapore, 238857
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Telephone: 1800 699 2824
Link: apple.com/sg/retail/orchardroad/
Apple AirPods was launched in Singapore and in 100+ countries on 13th December 2016.
It is retailing for S$238 in Singapore and the current waiting time is 6 weeks!
The Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable comes in two lengths. The 1 meter is retailing for S$28 while the 2 meter is retailing for S$42.
The prices stated above are the discounted price. It is not known how long those prices will last.
The Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter is retailing for S$14 in Singapore.
Surprisingly, most Authorized Apple Resellers were out of stock. I managed to get the last two pieces from iStudio at Paragon.
The Apple iPhone 7 Plus Silicone Case is retailing for S$58 and there are nine colors available:
After using my Apple iPhone 6s Plus Leather Case (Midnight Blue) for almost a year, the color of the case will stain any objects after it comes into contact with water.
Slightly more than a month after Apple Pay for AMEX launches in Singapore, Apple Pay for VISA and MasterCard holders are finally available in Singapore.
Unfortunately, not all banks are on the list. For the initial roll out only credit cards from these five banks are supported: POSB, DBS Bank, OCBC Bank, United Overseas Bank (UOB) and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB).
