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Monday, April 07, 2014

Amazon Fire TV

So what can the new Amazon Fire TV do that Apple TV & Google Chromecast can't?

2 of the most striking differences are:
1. Amazon Fire TV can be voice-activated to search for a Movie Title or Show Title.

Amazon Fire TV Review: A Fast Ride That'll Cost You

2. With an additional purchase of game consoles, it also allows users to play games.
Full game list here:
http://www.vg247.com/2014/04/03/amazon-fire-tv-will-launch-with-96-games-full-list-here

Other differences in this breakdown :
Source: Amazon

Here's a quick look at the video ad that shows more of the functions in detail and demo:

Amazon Fire TV Commercial:

Video Reviews:

Amazon unveils the FireTV on 2 April 2014 in New York

Should You Buy the Amazon Fire TV?

Amazon Fire TV and Game Controller Setup

Amazon Fire TV Unboxing

Amazon Fire TV Unboxing, Hands On by TechCrunch

So should you get it? It's only been a few days (5 to be exact, it's 7th April today),
and there are already 827 reviews about the product on Amazon.
In addition, it's the current #1* product on Amazon too.
*Source: http://gizmodo.com/amazon-fire-tv-review-a-fast-ride-thatll-cost-you-1557714336

Majority of the reviews are 3 stars and above.
So it seems to be a big YES.

Click here to find out more about the Amazon Fire TV

More information and reviews at:

http://www.techradar.com/news/television/amazon-fire-tv-10-things-you-need-to-know-1239337
http://techcrunch.com/2014/04/02/amazon-media-device/
http://gizmodo.com/amazon-fire-tv-review-a-fast-ride-thatll-cost-you-1557714336

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

The iPad Air

Here's a first look at the new iPad, called "The iPad Air." 9.7" display with a tiny bezel.
Price from S$688 to S$1288.

Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced the new iPad Air during an Apple announcement
at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on Oct. 22 in San Francisco.

The iPad Air will be available in Singapore on November 1st (SGD 688 onwards),
and the updated iPad mini with Retina display
will be coming later this November (SGD 548 onwards).

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Update 13 November 2013:
Apple has just announced that iPad Mini with Retina Display will be sold in stalls today.
Price from S$548.
Available in White and Space Grey.
http://store.apple.com/sg/buy-ipad/ipad-mini-retina

Source:
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2013/11/12iPad-mini-with-Retina-Display-Available-Starting-Today.html
"November 12, 2013—Apple® announced iPad® mini with Retina® display is available starting today."
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For full specifications comparision,
please visit: http://store.apple.com/sg/ipad/compare

iPad Air Singapore Prices

Ipad Air Official Video:

The iPad Air is thinner and lighter than the previous iPad model.
It weighs just one pound compred to the fourth-gen model's 1.4 pounds.

iPad Air

More information on iPad Air available at: http://www.apple.com/ipad-air/

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

iPhone 6 Concepts - Best possible looks for the new iPhone

Concept Hints at What May Come
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Not content with the wait of the next iPhone model launch, product and concept designers have taken it upon themselves to dream up of possible iPhone 6 concepts.

Plus, some avid Apple fans have their own version of what they would deem
the best possible looks for the new iPhone.

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Here's a look at some other outlandish and creative ideas on the next generation of iPhone:
> iPhone 5 = iPhone 6 ? iPhone 7? iPhone 8?

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1. Transformer iPhone 6 Concept:

Phone transforms into a portable mini computer with virtual projector and keyboard outputs.

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2. Edge to Edge Screen Display iPhone 6 Concept:

Picture source from: http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-6-edge-to-edge-concept-2013-8

Finally here's what the concept would look like in the wild. We hope that Apple thinks outside of the box for the next big version of the iPhone.

Here's what videos would look like on the wider screen.

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3. Transparent iPhone 6 Concept:

Translucent display screen against a transparent, glass-like mobile body.
Reminds me of the Creature Speakers concept:
Source: http://www.feeldesain.com/iphone-6-video-concept.html

feeldesain iPhone-concept-design-2

Creature Speakers

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4. Concept iPhone 6 with a curved display

Source: http://www.tech-passion.com/2013/04/concept-iphone-6-with-curved-display.html

Nicholas Lamm and Matteo Gianni interested in spy shots GSM Arena, created the concept of the new iPhone 6. The device is part of the front and back, and tapered with almost no edges.

A similar idea has already been launched by Samsung last week (9 Oct 2013)>
Instead of the convex (protruding outwards) design, it is con-caved (protruding inwards).
Read about it here: http://singpost.blogspot.sg/2013/10/samsung-galaxy-round-curved-display.html

Samsung's curved smartphone is the Galaxy Round, launches in Korea tomorrow

On the site, it's stated that "Apple has a new patent for a similar device:"

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5. Curved Body iPhone 6 Concept:

Similar to the idea above. The back body is slighly curved for a better grip.
But the front display is flat.

I think it would be similar to the feel of holding a sliced mango.

Source: http://www.technologeek.net/the-iphone-6-screen-and-design-concepts-reason-for-delay/

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6. iPhone 6 Wraparound Display based on Apple Patent Concept:

According to T3.com:
Apple filed a patent for a wraparound style display for what could be the next iPhone in March 2013.

Therefore T3.com they decided to come up with what
they think will the new upcoming look and feel of the iPhone6:

Source: http://www.t3.com/video/iphone-6-concept-exclusive-2013-3d-video-render

http://iphone6update.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/wrap-iPhone6.jpg

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Watch this space for updates on the real iPhone 6 launch!
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Samsung Galaxy Round - Curved Display Smartphone

Samsung said the curved display will make it easier to grip. The high-end gizmo has some features that make use of the display’s curve, such as playing the next song in a music playlist by tilting the phone to the left or to the right.

Apple's October 22 event, the curvy Samsung Galaxy Round, Android 4.4 detailed: weekly news round-up

Samsung Galaxy Round was launched in Korea last week on 9th October 2013.
SK Telecom (Korea) has announced it'll launch the Galaxy Round on its network.

Besides the curved display that's probably easier to hold and grip, versus a flat surface,

it seems like there's no other big breakthrough in terms of the user interface.

According to engadget.com:
"The device's highlight is obviously the gently curved 1080p 5.7-inch OLED screen, and Samsung is also promising a melee of software tweaks for the smartphone, aimed at making the most of it. For example, tilting the phone to the side will offer up notifications, battery levels and more at a glance. Other specifications revealed so far include a 7.9mm profile and that it weighs less than the Note 3, at 154g."

Samsung’s Galaxy Round smartphone has a curved display and a US$1,000 price tag.

According to bgr.com :
"The Galaxy Round exists because the Galaxy Round exists. Samsung built and launched it so that it would be the first company in the world to build and launch a smartphone with a curved display. That’s it. The curved shape of the phone adds nothing of value to the user experience and once again, Samsung didn’t even attempt to add any useful new functionality to the device. It’s a gimmick."Ouch.

Note 3 versus Galaxy Round
Side by Side:

Video & Picture source:
http://www.talkandroid.com/178654-samsung-galaxy-round-makes-first-video-appearance-galaxy-note-3-comes-along-for-the-ride/

Screenshots of the Samsung Galaxy Round:

Official Press Release:
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Samsung GALAXY ROUND Pioneers the Curved Display Smartphone Experience
New device presents world's first commercialized full HD Super AMOLED flexible display

Seoul, Korea - October 9, 2013 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced GALAXY ROUND, the world's first curved display smartphone. Samsung has been a mobile display innovator by introducing color TFT-LCD, AMOLED, and Super AMOLED flexible display for its mobile product. With this pioneering curved display technology, GALAXY ROUND blends the latest smartphone screen innovations with unique design features. The sleek and thin Samsung GALAXY ROUND which equipped with a 5.7" Full HD Super AMOLED with 7.9mm thick and weighs 154g offers a comfortable hand grip feeling to user, and exclusive experiences of curved display.

As a result of its unique curved design, users can take advantage of round integration experiences like the Roll Effect that enables user to check information such as date, time, missed call and battery easily when home screen is off, and the Gravity Effect for creating visual interaction with the screen by tilting the device. For music, the Bounce UX enables users to control their music. When the GALAXY ROUND's display is off while the music player is running, a short press to the left of the device will play the previous track while a short press to the right will play the next track. For pictures and videos, the Side Mirror feature enables users to gain access to list of the album content with a left and right tilt.

The large screen size of the GALAXY ROUND provides additional benefits to users. Useful One-Hand Operation features bring a user's most desired controls closer to a preferred side of the screen. The device enables enhanced multitasking capabilities that allow users to fully utilize the larger screen through Multi Window, a feature that enables users to open more than one application on the screen, run simultaneous multiple instances of the same application or to easily share content between applications.

Samsung GALAXY ROUND is available in Korea with Luxury Brown, and more color will be available soon.

* All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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The back cover features a leather-and-stitch-inspired design - See more at: http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=28865#sthash.pCGPOshQ.dpuf

The back cover features a leather-and-stitch-inspired design:
GALAXY ROUND Back Panel