May 032012
 

Excited about the upcoming announcements from Samsung but couldn’t make it to London personally for the unveiling of the next Galaxy devices? Well, Samsung is live-streaming the event!

Here are the details:

Date: 3rd March 2012
Time: 18:45 GMT, 13:45 EST, 1:45 SGT (+1 day), 2:45 JST
Location: http://thenextgalaxy.com (for live streaming) or http://global.samsungtomorrow.com (for the latest links if any changes)

Now, what do you want to see in the new Galaxy devices?

Apr 252012
 

The Samsung GALAXY Note is getting an update to the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and it’s quite a huge update with lots of improvements to the Samsung GALAXY Note calling it the “Premium Suite”.

Here’s a run through of the improvements:

  • S Note – Create your own notebook through various productivity tools
    • 7 templates – Note, Meeting Note, Idea Note, Magazine, Travel, Diary, Recipe
    • Record and play back step-by-step details of your drawings
    • Quick access to productivity tools with the floating tool bar
    • Automatic shape correction
    • Predefined shapes with editable size and colour
    • Find answers to complicated formulas using Wolfram Alpha
    • Knowledge Search with Wolfram Alpha by writing
    • Various notebook covers, and paper backgrounds
    • Quickly scan through contents of notebooks
    • Annotate and save PDF documents
  • S Memo Upgrade – Capturing ideas from anywhere
    • Instantly capture any idea directly from the homescreen
  • My Story – Express emotions to family members and loved ones
    • Write a letter or card and make multimedia albums to share
  • Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade -  a more intuitive user interface, faster performance, Face Unlock, Snapshot, Photo Editor and other features
    • Multi-task and visually manage tasks with simple swipe gestures
    • Visualize data usage and easily manage data consumption
    •  Improved Hangouts experience
  • Exclusive Samsung GALAXY Note level in Angry Birds Space, the newest Angry Birds game from Rovio Entertainment, along with a special package of 30 challenging levels in “Danger Zone”

The Samsung GALAXY Note upgrade will be made available any time between March 22nd to June 21st (2Q 2012), depending on markets. No idea when Singapore’s going to get the upgrade. Fingers crossed!

“Sponsored by Samsung”

Feb 132012
 

The Samsung GALAXY Nexus (Black and White) will be available in Singapore from 11th February 2012 at a suggested retail price of SGD$948, inclusive of GST, without line contract. Check out my post of the Samsung GALAXY Nexus and first look video at the Samsung GALAXY Nexus on tech65.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 will be available in Singapore from 11th February 2012 at a suggested retail price of  SGD$898, inclusive of GST, without line contract. Check out my post on the Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 and first looks video of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 on tech65.

Jan 042012
 

The Samsung GALAXY Nexus is available at SGD$948 (inclusive of GST), without line contract in Q1 2012 (estimated mid-Feb)

Key Features:

  • 1.2GHz dual core processor
  • 8.94mm in thickness, with a minimal 4.29mm thin bezel
  • 4.65’’ HD Super AMOLED display technology with a resolution of 720p (1280×720)
  • 16GB/32GB internal storage
  • 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 0.01ms response time
  • “pure Google” experience
  • Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
  • new People app - allows users to browse friends, family, and coworkers, see their photos in high-resolution, and check their latest status updates from Google+ and other social networks
  • Offline Gmail search
  • Main(Rear) : 5 MP AF with LED Flash with zero shutter lag and fast shot2shot | Sub (Front) : 1.3MP for Video Call
  • panorama mode, 1080p video capture, and effects with silly faces and background replacement
  • Face Unlock which uses facial recognition to unlock the phone
  • Using NFC technology, Android Beam allows the sharing of web pages, apps, and YouTube videos with your friends by simply tapping your phones together

First Thoughts:

  • To Be Filled
Jan 042012
 

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 will be available in February 2012 at SGD$898 (inclusive of GST), without line contract.

Key Features:

  • 7.7″ Super AMOLED Plus display
  • 1.4GHz dual core processor
  •  Android Honeycomb 3.2v
  • 7.89 millimeters in thinness and weighs 335 grams
  • HSPA+ 21 Mbps network for faster uploads and downloads
  • Wi-Fi Channel Bonding, bonding two channels into one for improved network connection and data transfer at up to twice the speed
  • 5,100 mAh
  • 1080p full HD playback, DivX included multi codec and Micro SD
  • Game Hub, Readers Hub, Social Hub
  • both voice and video calls with Receiver Mode

First Thoughts:

  • To Be Filled
Jan 042012
 

The Samsung GALAXY W is available at SGD$498 (inclusive of GST), without line contract in January 2012 7th January 2012.

Key Features:

  • 1.4 GHz processor
  • Android 2.3.5
  • 3.7″ TFT LCD
  • Main(Rear) : 5 MP AF with LED Flash | Sub (Front) : VGA
  • 4GB internal storage

First Thoughts:

  • Affordable Android smartphone
  • To Be Filled
Jan 042012
 

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus will be available in January 2012 7th January 2012 at SGD$768 (inclusive of GST), without line contract.

Key Features:

  • weighing just 345g and measuring only 9.96mm in thinness
  • 1.2GHz dual core processor
  • Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
  • 7-inch WSVGA PLS display, with DivX & multi codec support
  • Social Hub and Readers Hub services
  • Main(Rear) : 3 MP AF with LED Flash | Sub (Front) : 2 MP - Action Shot, Panorama Shot, Smile Shot
  • 1GB(RAM) + 16GB Internal memory + microSD slot (up to 32GB)
  • New & exclusive e-assessment apps (education, monthly refresh)
  • Voice call (speakers on top, mic below)

First Thoughts:

  • To Be Filled
Aug 192011
 

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is finally here in Singapore after so many delays.

Combining the Samsung GALAXY Tab’s ultra-thin form factor with a lightweight design, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 measures just 8.6 mm in thickness and at a mere 560g (WiFi) or 565g (3G) in weight, is the world’s thinnest tablet and will appeal to increasingly connected Singaporeans.

Powered by Android 3.1 Honeycomb platform, and featuring a 1GHz dual core application processor and HSPA+ network speeds of up to 21Mbps, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 offers a powerful multimedia and web browsing experience. In addition, with its surround-sound stereo speakers and support for Adobe Flash Player 10.3, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 delivers premium entertainment experience for videos, movies or games. Boasting a three-megapixel rear camera and a two-megapixel front camera, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 also provides smooth transition and seamless 1080p HD video and Flash playback for a rich entertainment experience.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 also offers superior multi-tasking and enhanced user interaction and navigation on Samsung’s own TouchWiz user interface. Designed with a Live Panel menu for users to customise and display a variety of content on the home screen including digital pictures, favourite Web sites and social network feeds, the interface also includes an application tray of commonly used features such as task manager, calendar and music player for easy access.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 with 3G (16GB) is now available at $848 (inclusive of GST), without line contract.

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