Oppo has demonstrated itself to be at the bleeding edge when it comes to full-screen, bezel-less smartphone experiences. First the Oppo Find X, and subsequently the Oppo Reno, which traded a sliding camera tray for a sharkfin-styled pivoting selfie camera assembly. The Oppo Reno2. Image: Ian Ling The Oppo Reno2
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I love Pixel. They've represented the loftiest of Google's ideals - from its pure distillation of stock Android to the pioneering of next-generation computational photography. This year, we've got ourselves the Pixel 4, and we've already covered some of our favourite and least favourite features. The Pixel 4 XL, in Oh So Orange. Image: Ian
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Adobe has announced Photoshop Camera for Android and iOS, available as a preview with planned availability in 2020. It utilises the power of the Adobe Sensei artificial intelligence platform to produce surreal, magical images, with the option for filters, lenses and composite effects. https://youtu.be/zRfG7cWqCG8 By putting the power of photoshop
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Bringing over top features from their flagship Xperia 1 smartphone (SGD 1,299), Sony has launched the Xperia 5. In a smaller footprint, the Xperia 5 (SGD 1,099) delivers the same cinematic display pedigree, camera performance and audio performance powered by Sony's ventures in cinema, television and camera technology. Keeping the
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We've covered the four top reasons to upgrade to a Pixel 4, but that wouldn't be fair if we didn't cover the four biggest issues with Google's Pixel 4 smartphones. Different colours of the Google Pixel 4 XL. Image: Ian Ling Every device has its shortcomings, but some have more
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We've had the chance to play with the Google Pixel 4 and it has been a strong performer thus far. The tech giant's fourth iteration of its Pixel smartphone, Google Pixel 4 finally bucks the trend of a single camera, brings on board Face ID-style depth-sensing array, and features the
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Oppo has announced the Reno2 and Reno2 Z smartphones in Singapore today, bringing a quad-camera array, dual wifi. These new devices, however, are still positioned under the flagship Reno 10X Zoom and the Reno 5G The Oppo Reno2 maintains the characteristic shark's fin camera pop-up tray. Image: Ian Ling The
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After a slew of leaks, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have finally gone public hours ago at the Made By Google event where the company showcased its new dual rear cameras, Motion Sense touch-free gesture controls, a secure Face Unlock and several other intelligent features. Priced a notch
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Samsung has refreshed its Galaxy A line-up with the introduction of the Galaxy A10s and A30s which bring affordability and an all-rounded user experience all in one package. The Galaxy A10s features a 6.2-inch HD+ TFT LCD Display, while the A30s sports a 6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-V Display, presenting
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Microsoft is staging a comeback after its Windows Phone lineup met its end in 2017. The Microsoft Surface Duo will be powered by Android in partnership with Google, and will feature two screens and stylus compatibility. Running on Android, the Surface Duo will support Google Play Store access. Image: Microsoft
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Yahoo has unveiled an updated Mail app to address inbox overload and organisational hassle. Available for free on both Android and iOS devices, users can log in with other email accounts like Gmail and Outlook in addition to Yahoo Mail. Yahoo Mail clients for Android and iOS. L to R:
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Objectively, the Huawei Mate 30 phones are impressive. With strides in areas ranging from its improved triple camera system to a new generation of proprietary mobile chipset with support for 5G connectivity, there's just one issue. Few outside of China will be focusing on those specifications. The cameras on the
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If you're looking for an Android phone with some budget constraints, there are two highly attractive yet contrasting options. The Huawei Nova 5T (SGD 598) and the Google Pixel 3a (SGD 659, but can be found as low as around SGD 599) dominate this price point around the mid to
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Huawei today announced the availability of the Nova 5T, marketed as a gaming phone at the Esports Festival Asia (EFA) stage at Suntec Singapore in conjunction with the Comex trade show. The Huawei Nova 5T in Midsummer Purple, featuring a "nova" monogram adorning the holographic back. Image: Huawei With a
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Coming first to Google's Pixel phones, the company's mobile operation in its tenth iteration has dropped its sweet naming convention. Designed to better support latest-generation foldable and 5G devices, Android 10 also focuses on privacy, security and user experience improvements. 1. (Better) Gesture Navigation With shrinking bezels, more prominent displays
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Touted to be the world's first "ultra-secure" crypto-centric smartphone, Sirin Labs has announced the the local launch of Finney in Singapore available exclusively through electronics retailer Courts. Sirin Labs co-CEO Zvika Landau demonstrates the Safe Screen on the Finney. Image: Ian Ling Founded in Israel, Sirin Labs is a crypto
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At an exclusive media roundtable in Singapore, Huawei briefed journalists about its latest revolutionary endeavour - HarmonyOS. Intended to be a cross-platform, microkernel-based operating system that boasts a greater degree of interoperability, code compatibility, security and openness than any existing operating system, the development of Harmony OS began back in
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Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has announced its latest affordable release - the S1. Coming to Singapore on August 17, the Vivo S1 sports all the bells and whistles that the best smartphones come with, without quite the same damage to your budget. Image: Vivo At an attractive price point under
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Sony has announced the flagship Xperia 1 (SGD 1,299) flagship smartphone, which promises to put Sony back on the map with unique features. In Singapore, Sony will bundle a pair of the top-of-the-line WH-1000XM3 active noise-cancelling headphones. The Xperia 1 might mark Sony's resurgence in the smartphone market. Image: Sony
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Media outlets love to sensationalise the latest news, but the recent spate of security-related revelations has been a dead-serious wake-up call. These vulnerabilities affect both Android and iOS devices 1. Black Hat Participants Hack Apple's Face ID With Tape And Spectacles At the annual Black Hat security conference held in
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