The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is formally announced on 23 Aug 11pm (+8 GMT). I caught the live stream via YouTube. Even before the official announcement of the Note8, there are ample leaks about the design of the smartphone. Hence when it was unveiled, there was … continue
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HTC U11 Review: Squeeze In The Competition
I have to admit, HTC has an unusual way of reaching out to the market. Early this year, they announced the HTC U Ultra and U Play. It appears that these products were just bench-warmers to the real deal. As the photo indicates, the U11 … continue
Smartphone Speakers Comparison: Huawei P10 Plus, HTC U11, OnePlus 5, Samsung Galaxy S8
So I had 4 smartphones, all loan units, with me at the same time. And I told myself, how about comparing the camera quality? So I did, bringing 4 phones everywhere I go, taking 4 photos of the same scene. Friends and families saw me … continue
OnePlus 5 Review: Singapore Local Warranty
OnePlus was a very popular brand among the tech community, simply because it offers the best bang for the buck when it comes to the best mobile processor. Unfortunately, it was never officially sold and supported in Singapore market. Hence, I never got a chance … continue
LAUT QUINT-X2 USB Charger Review
LAUT is a company who designs and manufactures smartphone accessories. Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany with offices in Hong Kong and USA, their catalogue are mostly accessories for iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Samsung Galaxy S7/S8, like casings, cables, chargers, screen protectors. The iPhone casings are quite gorgeous, … continue
Flagship Smartphones Compared: Huawei P10 Plus, LG G6, Samsung Galaxy S8, Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Smartphones comparison articles are a dime a dozen, especially on popular models like the above. I won’t compare them the usual way in this article, so let me know if you need me to point you to any review articles, if you haven’t found them … continue
PopSockets Review: The only smartphone accessory I will ever get
PopSockets! This simple smartphone accessory completely eludes from my techie radar for cheap and good gadgets! It is an elegant solution to so many problems. The sales and distribution team of PopSockets Singapore (who is also responsible for Asia-Pacific region) contacted me to give a … continue
Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs. Xperia XZs Review: Super Slow Motion Videos on Smartphones
I have the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XZs review loan units at the same time, giving me the perfect opportunity to compare these two smartphones and share my experience here. Specs Comparison Here are the stark differences between the 2 models: Larger and … continue
Sony Xperia XA1 Review: Affordable Xperience
Sony’s answer to mid-tier smartphone market, the Xperia XA1 (G3116) runs on MediaTek Helio P20 8-core processor, 3MB RAM and 32GB storage. It supports dual SIMs and micro SD card at the same time, which is going to delight many. The design is polished and … continue
Samsung Galaxy S8: The Best Smartphone – Problems and Solutions
After the unfortunate Note 7 misadventure, Samsung comes back strong with the Galaxy S8. From the product marketing campaign execution, Samsung has done well to regain consumer confidence. I reckon while Samsung may lose a handful of ex-owners, they have gained new users with the … continue
Best Smartphone Cameras? Let’s Compare Wide-Angle and Zoom Lenses Instead
There are a lot of articles focused on comparing the flagship smartphone models, Samsung Galaxy S8, LG G6, Huawei P10+. In this post, I want to share a different perspective. For the longest time, smartphones have fitted similar wide angle field of view lenses, between … continue
ASUS Zenfone Zoom S: Singapore Launch and Review
ASUS Zenfone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has reached Singapore shores. And to make their point, they took us out to sea! And since it coincides with Star Wars Day, some are dressed to Star Wars Theme. #MayTheFourthBeWithYou Also known as Zenfone 3 Zoom in other regions, Zenfone … continue
LG G6 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8
I am already 4 weeks into my hands-on with the latest LG G6, and it has impressed me. On the other hand, I have not received a review unit of the Samsung Galaxy S8 to give my hands-on opinion. But looking at the specs alone, … continue
Samsung Galaxy Studio in Singapore 14 April to 29 Jun 2017
Samsung opens the Galaxy Studio at Civic Plaza, Ngee Ann City Singapore, from 14 April till 29 June, 11am to 9pm. The elaborate set-up showcases the new line-up of device and service additions to the Galaxy ecosystem, with the newly launched Galaxy S8 and S8+ … continue
Huawei P10 Plus: The Best Smartphone for Portraits
There are many reasons to buy a smartphone. For Huawei P10 Plus, you only need one reason, especially if you love to shoot portraits or objects like food, people, products. The Depth of Field Magic Photographers spend hundreds of dollars and incur bulk and weight … continue
LG G6 and LG V20 Quad DAC Comparison
LG V20 features ES9218 Hi-Fi 32-bit DAC from ESS, while LG G6 (selected regions) appears to use ES9218+ variant. The V20 comes with 3 AOP Mic while G6 only has 2 AOP. This means the G6 does not support directional mic, where I can adjust the … continue
Test USB Transfer Speed: LG G6 and Huawei P10 Plus
Someone at the Hardwarezone forum asked if the LG G6 supports USB 3.0 transfer speed. I checked the official LG G6 specs which indicated “USB 2.0”. I also checked the official specs of the LG V20 which says similar, so I responded that both devices … continue
LG G6 Singapore Launch Review
LG Singapore has announced that that the LG G6 will retail from 14 April 2017 at S$988. Prior to the launch event, they have passed me a Korea Telecom (KT) retail unit (LGM-G600K) for an extensive first-look review. The pressure is great across the mobile … continue
Neffos X1 Review: Well-Crafted Good Value Smartphone
The Neffos X1 may be overshadowed by the recent announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the retail launch of the Huawei P10, but different strokes for different folks. Here is a metal-back 5-inch compact smartphone with stylish premium looks at a value conscious price … continue
Huawei P10 Plus: Singapore Pre-launch Review
One month after the unveil event at MWC 2017, Huawei Singapore promptly sent me a unit of the Huawei P10 Plus (VKY-L29) before the official launch event in Singapore. It feels privileged to be able to get a hands-on review with an almost-production-ready copy, so I’m … continue