Zeppelin & Co. is an audio cafe in Singapore located in one of the most unlikely places – Sim Lim Square. It turns out to be a perfect fit: although Sim Lim Square sells computer stuff, it is a place frequented by tech geeks. And … continue
Tag: Android
Google Pixel 3 XL Review: It’s All About The Software
Google has launched the new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL for Singapore market, and will be available for retail purchase from 1 November 2018, with pre-orders from 10 October. It comes in 2 sizes and 3 colours – Just Black, Clearly White, and Not … continue
Razer Phone Review: Best Android Smartphone for Gamers
Razer build its brand name from designing and manufacturing gaming products like laptops, tablets, keyboards, mice. After acquiring Nextbit in Jan 2017, the Razer phone was announced in Nov 2017. The Razer phone reuses a bulk of the Nextbit’s Robin phone design, including hardware placements … continue
LG V30+ Review: Best Audio, Video, and Photo Experience
LG Singapore will be launching the V30+, skipping the V30 altogether. The difference is only in the storage size: V30+ offers 128GB while V30 only gives you 64GB. Fortunately, the confusion stops there, unlike the G6 that comes with variants depending on region. All V30+ … continue
Nokia 8 Brief Review
Nokia has made a comeback, and after releasing several budget Android smartphones this year, finally threw in their flagship model. The Nokia 8 is HMD’s effort is trying to differentiate themselves from other brands, and I have to say, I am impressed with the design … continue
Google Pixel 2 XL Review
The Google Pixel 2 XL will officially retail in Singapore from 15 Nov 2017. It is a much-awaited moment for Android fans because the Pixel is the first Android smartphone that is designed entirely by Google, unlike the Nexus series where Google outsources the development … continue
BlackBerry KEYone Review: Black Edition (BBB100-1)
The BlackBerry KEYone is the first BlackBerry that I have reviewed, but it’s not the first keyboard smartphone I have tried. My previous experience includes the iconic Sony Ericsson P800/P900/P1 series and Nokia E-series. These phones were great for productivity because of the proper QWERTY keyboard … continue
BlackBerry KEYone Singapore Launches Black Edition
Black is Back in Singapore. BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition, which was announced in September at IFA 2017, will be going retail from 21 Oct 2017 at S$858 with 12 month local warranty, available from StarHub Online Store and M1 Retail Store (SingTel is available only to Business … continue
Honor 8 Pro Review: Huawei P10 Plus Sneaky Little Cousin
Lazada Singapore, the exclusive distributor of Honor 8 Pro, sent me a Honor 8 Pro loan unit to review in late August. After 3 weeks of using it daily, I finally got down to finish writing this article. Prior to this, I have been using … continue
The New Price Ceiling of Premium Smartphones: Note8, iPhone 8, iPhone X
When it comes to consumer products, I have been agnostic about brands. Once a while, I might repurchase an existing brand because of convenience and familiarity, but given opportunities to experience other brands of better value and quality, I would switch. It’s interesting that few … continue
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Review
The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is an oversized version of the Xperia XA1 (review here). On this review, I will share the differences and my experience of the test unit. Comparing XA1 Ultra to XA1 Here are the differences: Display – XA1 Ultra has a … continue
Honor 8 Pro: Singapore Launch, Lazada Exclusive
From 31 August, Singapore consumers will be able to purchase Honor 8 Pro with local 1 year warranty fulfilled by Huawei Service Centre Singapore. Lazada Singapore will be exclusively launching Honor 8 Pro at S$599, in two colours, Midnight Black and Navy Blue. A View … continue
Samsung DeX Review: Desktop on Your Galaxy Note8, S8 and S8+
Now that the Samsung Galaxy Note8 is announced, pre-order customers in Singapore will get a free DeX Station worth S$198. What does it do, and how useful is it? In a nutshell, the DeX Station is a dock that transforms the Samsung Galaxy Note8, S8 … continue
Samsung Galaxy Note8: Singapore Launch
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
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
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
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
