Apple iPhone across the years, from Singapore pricing to docks, cases, and accessories.
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.
The Belkin Valet Charge Dock for Apple Watch & iPhone is exclusive to Apple Stores and authorised resellers, retailing for S$194. It comes in Silver, Rose Gold, and Black, though it's pricey for a dock.
EverDock was a Kickstarter project funded on 17th October 2013, raising US$452,457 against a US$50,000 goal. With a stunning aluminium design, the single or dual dock works with Lightning, 30-pin, and micro-USB devices. I backed it on the 15th.
I was an early backer of Flybridge, pledging on 29th December 2012. It funded on 1st February 2013, raising US$19,365 against a US$15,000 goal. As an early backer, I got each for US$10, so I bought two, plus US$10 shipping.
The Elevation Dock was the 8th Kickstarter project I backed, on 7th February 2012. It funded just days later, raising US$1,464,706 against a US$75,000 goal. It was meant to ship that April, but delays meant I only received it later.
iOS 6.0 is out, and here I've gathered the direct download links from Apple itself for a range of iDevices, including the iPhone 4S, 4, and 3GS, the iPod Touch 5G and 4G, and the iPad 3 and iPad 2.
Google Chrome has finally arrived on iOS as a universal app. I've tried it on both my iPhone 4S and iPad 2, and it works beautifully, replacing Safari on my devices. Sync of bookmarks, history, tabs, and preferences works perfectly.
CableKeeps was the 4th Kickstarter project I backed, on 11th August 2011. It funded on 9th September, raising US$37,498 against a US$35,000 goal. My US$28 pledge, plus US$10 shipping, got me any two units from Nibbles, Goldie, or Gulp.
Li Xiang got me the Mohzy Loop Micro USB and Apple iPhone Cable from Taiwan, not sold in Singapore. It cost NT$390, about S$16.67, from Studio A. Magnets on both tips attract to form a wearable loop.
The Innergie Magic Cable Trio and Duo are Innergie's priciest USB cables, each retailing for S$29 at Challenger, or S$26.10 with a 10% member's discount. I went for the Trio, which has three tips, Mini USB, Micro USB, and Apple.
With Valentine's Day next Tuesday, if you're after flowers for your partner, I'd thoroughly recommend Far East Flora at FEF.com. I've ordered from them many times and never been disappointed with the quality, unlike some other florists I tried.
UOB launched its mobile iPhone app yesterday. What sets it apart from local banks' apps like OCBC's or DBS/POSB's is access to financial information, deposit and exchange rates, unit trust prices, and gold and silver prices, plus calculators.
The Bluelounge Milo is a mobile phone stand with a clever twist, a micro-suction area that lets you place your phone at any angle. Rest an iPhone vertically and it leans against the back; horizontally, the suction holds it.
Fabrix launched the Fifth October iPhone case as a tribute to Steve Jobs, who passed away on 5th October 2011. It costs US$10, plus US$3 registered mail within Singapore. I ordered on 18th October and received it on the 24th.
The Apple iPhone 4S is now available to pre-order on the Apple Singapore Online Store, with all units sold here unlocked. Both black and white are offered, at S$948 for 16GB, S$1,088 for 32GB, and S$1,238 for 64GB.
iOS 5.0 is out, and here I've gathered the direct download links from Apple itself for a range of iDevices, including the iPhone 4 and 3GS, the iPod Touch 4G and 3G, and the iPad 2 and iPad 1.
I ordered the Bluelounge MiniDock (UK variant) from bluelounge.com for US$19.95, my first purchase through the site since it isn't sold in Singapore yet. Shipping cost about US$4.15 via USPS First Class, the cheapest option, though delivered by normal mail.
I'd wanted the Simplism DockCarabiner Neo for iPhone at PC Show 2011, but the black sold out on day two, with no restock by day three. It was only S$13.20 at EpiCentre, and I've since checked several branches.
I got a retractable USB cable for iPhone, iPod, Mini USB, and Micro USB, 70cm long, from Deal Extreme for just US$7.20, the very same cable Challenger sells for S$29.90. I also grabbed a retractable RJ45 network cable for US$1.81.
As a huge Bluelounge fan, the Refresh was the first I came across, at EpiCentre in ION Orchard. Only pink was available then, so I got the Konnext SynCharger instead. Five months on, the black returned to EpiCentre.
Here are Apple's own direct download links for iOS 4.3 across iDevices: iPhone 3GS and 4, iPod Touch 3G and 4G, and all three iPads. The iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G are deprecated and miss out.
Here are Apple's own direct download links for iOS 4.2 across iDevices: iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4, iPod Touch 2G, 3G and 4G, and the original iPad, all on build 4.2.1, giving every supported device the update at once.