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Apple offers creative program and back to school deals

Learn how to use Apple devices in the most efficiently

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Apple releases a creative program that caters to students who can utilize their own system for notes and various apps. As a believer in the realm of creativity by saying “Think Different” it is no surprise that Apple is setting up a program for students. Accompanied with new deals, Apple has prepared for back-to-school season with new deals.

Creative Programs

Creator Connects: Maximise Your Day with Daniel Tamago

Discover how to get the most out of your day using the Notes app with content creator Daniel Tamago. In the first session of their Students Create series, he’ll share how he uses his Apple devices to organize and manage projects of all kinds. You’ll get hands-on with your iPad or iPhone to try his tips, crafting a smart to-do list that will boost your productivity. Daniel Tamago is a YouTube content creator who co-runs video production studio, Parallax Collective. 

Creator Connects: Craft Video Blogs with Daniel Tamago

Film and edit your own vlog with content creator Daniel Tamago and production studio Parallax Collective as part of our Students Create series. Daniel will share the workflow he uses to document his life on social media. You’ll explore how to plan, capture, and stitch together a story using iMovie on iPhone. Then get to work on your own vlog. Download the iMovie app ready for this virtual session.

Session Details:
Sat, 31 July
11:00am – 12:30pm
Virtual session
Creator Connects: Building a Brand with Krei Digital
Discover how to develop a startup or personal brand with student entrepreneur Janae Chua. As part of our Students Create series, she’ll share how she manages productivity between school and running a creative agency using the Calendar app on iPad or iPhone. Then you’ll explore ideas for a value proposition, color palette, and more to start building out your own brand in the Keynote app.
Janae Chua is a content creator, founder of boutique creative agency Krei Digital and curator of beauty brand Warui Baby. She’s currently in her third year at SMU School of Business.
Sessions Details
Wed, 4 August
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Virtual session

Back to school by apple

iPad

The eighth-generation iPad, starting at SG$ 469, brings a huge leap in performance, delivering next-level machine learning capabilities, giving students the freedom to work, learn, and connect with ease from their dorm, the lecture hall or the cafe. The completely redesigned iPad Air, starting at SG$ 809, is the most powerful, versatile and colourful iPad Air ever bringing pro features at a more affordable price, and available in five gorgeous finishes. 
The recently announced iPad Pro includes Apple’s M1 chip, Thunderbolt support, an XDR display on the 12.9-inch model for an unmatched visual experience, ultra-fast 5G speeds, an all-new Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, and is available in silver and space gray. The Magic Keyboard adds a typing experience with backlit keys and an integrated trackpad. The keyboard now comes in a new white color and is also available in black. The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at SG$ 1,129 and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro starts at SG$ 1,509. 

Mac

Whether working and creating from campus or on the go, do your schoolwork from anywhere with the thin, light and portable MacBook Air, starting at S$1,299, or for Pro speed and power beyond belief, the MacBook Pro, starting at SG$ 1,709.
Apple’s M1-powered notebooks deliver up to 17 hours of wireless web browsing and up to 20 hours of video playback.  For an extra pop of color in their room, choose from the all-new colorful iMac lineup. It comes in green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver. Starting at SG$ 1,779. 
AirPods
Study in peace or workout freely with AirPods, starting at SG$ 239 — the world’s most popular wireless headphones featuring an iconic design, simple one-tap setup, intuitive controls and crystal clear sound. AirPods Pro offer Active Noise Cancellation and great sound in a lightweight, in-ear design for comfort and fit, all for SG$ 379. And, for the personal listening experience, AirPods Max, starting at SG$ 849, offer quality audio, active noise cancellation with transparency mode.

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Xiaomi 15T Series, next-gen AIoT products launched globally

Preorders now available for Xiaomi’s latest flagships

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Xiaomi 15T Pro

The Xiaomi 15T Series and a new range of next-generation AIoT products have officially been launched globally.

The Xiaomi 15T Series is comprised of two variants: the Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 15T Pro. Preorders have already begun islandwide and will last until October 10.

This launch marks a bold evolution of Xiaomi T Series from flagship photography and cutting-edge technology built for modern users.

Price

The Xiaomi 15T starts at £ 549 / EUR 649 while the Xiaomi 15T Pro starts at £649 / EUR 799. In Singapore, where preorders have already opened, the devices retail starting at SG$ 599 and SG$ 799, respectively.

In a nutshell, the main differences between the two models are their processors and camera packages. But both promise flagship performance, AI features, and new capabilities.

The two handsets run on the latest Xiaomi HyperOS 3, have Leica cameras, immersive displays, advanced connectivity, fast charging, and more.

Here’s a quick rundown of their specs and features:

Xiaomi 15T Pro

  • Black, Gray, Mocha Gold
  • MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor, 3nm, up to 3.73GHz
  • Up to 12GB+1TB configuration
  • 5,500mAh battery with 90W HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge
  • 6.83-inch 144Hz AMOLED display
  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
  • Dual SIM and eSIM support

Xiaomi 15T

  • Black, Gray, Rose Gold
  • MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra, 4nm, up to 3.25GHz
  • Up to 12GB+512GB configuration
  • 5,500mAh battery with 67W HyperCharge
  • 6.83-inch 120Hz AMOLED display
  • Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0
  • Dual SIM with eSIM support

Leica cameras

Xiaomi 15T Pro Leica

In addition, here are the shooters installed on both smartphones, co-engineered with Leica:

Xiaomi 15T Pro

  • 50MP f/1.62 Leica 23mm main camera OIS
  • 50MP f/3.0 Leica 115mm super telephoto camera OIS
  • 12MP f/2.2 15mm Leica ultra-wide camera, 120° FOV
  • 32MP f/2.2 front camera

Xiaomi 15T

  • 50MP f/1.7 Leica 23mm main camera OIS
  • 50MP f/1.9 Leica 46mm telephoto camera
  • 12MP f/2.2 15mm Leica ultra-wide camera, 120° FOV
  • 32MP f/2.2 front camera

On the audiovisual side, both phones’ displays feature Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, 447ppi pixel density, DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR10+. These panels also come with a handful of TÜV Rheinland certifications. The phones are also IP68 rated.

Moreover, the phones also both support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and are Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless certified.

Xiaomi Astral Communication

Xiaomi 15T Pro

The Xiaomi 15T Series introduces Xiaomi Astral Communication, which is a suite of enhanced features to provide users extra peace of mind.

One such feature is Xiaomi Offline Communication, which makes its debut for this series. It allows communication between 15T devices up to 1.9 kilometers apart (15T Pro) without cellular or Wi-Fi networks for reliable contact. Super Antenna Array reinforces this innovation.

Xiaomi HyperOS 3

The latest version of Xiaomi’s OS comes with a slew of upgrades. It will roll out to several devices starting next month.

Aside from a refreshed look, it is meant to give users a more intuitive experience.

A new feature is Xiaomi HyperIsland for improved multitasking and dynamic notifications.

It’s also designed so users can access apps quicker and more seamlessly.

Moreover, HyperOS 3 features better interconnectivity across Xiaomi’s entire ecosystem of product offerings and beyond.

New features include synchronized screen unlocking, Touch to Share, screen casting, and more.

These support interconnectivity even with iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks, giving users easier ways to transfer files or utilize multiple devices.

Furthermore, Xiaomi HyperAI also received improvements across Text, Speech, Search, and Image areas.

AI powers several features like DeepThink Mode, Speech recognition, Voice enhancement, AI search, Gallery search, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, and more, so users can carry out tasks more efficiently and smartly, whatever they may be.

Xiaomi AIoT products

Coinciding with the launch of the Xiaomi 15T Series are a total of 14 AIoT products across the Smart Home, Wearables, and Entertainment categories:

  • Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm
  • Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Glimmer Edition
  • Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5
  • Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 Pro
  • Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner P30
  • Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S40 Pro
  • Xiaomi Truclean W30 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum
  • Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6
  • Xiaomi Smart Camera C701
  • Xiaomi Portable Photo Printer Pro
  • Xiaomi Dual Zone Air Fryer 10L
  • Xiaomi TV S Pro Mini LED Series 2027
  • Xiaomi Pad Mini
  • REDMI Pad 2 Pro

These new devices are designed to transform everyday life, spanning smart home cleaning, personal health monitoring, home security, next-level entertainment, and more.

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My Sony Experience Portal rolls out: One-stop hub for customers

Personalized customer experience through guides, promotions, support

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Sony has officially launched the My Sony Experience Portal. This one-stop hub serves as a comprehensive platform designed to enhance customer engagement.

It also provides a seamless way for customers to discover and know more about Sony’s products.

Those who already use Sony devices, meanwhile, also get support through guides, tips and tricks, and workshops so they can better maximize the products they have.

Moreover, the My Sony Experience Portal keeps visitors updated when it comes to the latest promotions and contests. They can also look forward to upcoming activities.

Just to recap, the MSEP’s key features include:

  • Explore Tips: practical guides to enhance usage across home entertainment, digital imaging, personal audio, and mobile
  • My Sony Academy: access latest workshops and events
  • Exclusive Contests: opportunities to engage with the brand community
  • Sony Support: premium care and after-sales assistance

Looking ahead, Sony will leverage data-driven insights to identify activities that resonate strongly with audiences across different genres. That’s in order to design even more engaging and relevant experiences.

In the near future, the MSEP will also offer personalized content and activities tailored to each customer’s product ownership and preferred interests. This way, the platform can provide a truly seamless and customized journey each time a user visits.

The roll-out of the portal aligns with Sony’s “Kando” mantra, which is the Japanese concept of emotional connection. It underscores Sony’s commitment to build stronger connections with its customers.

To access the MSEP, customers can simply visit this link.

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Borderlands 4 lands in Singapore with a one-day-only pop-up launch

Collab with local creative studio Tell Your Children

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Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4 has officially arrived worldwide, and Singapore got its own taste of the chaos with a special pop-up event. The game is now out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games. A Nintendo Switch 2 release coming October 3.

The launch pop-up happened on September 12 at WE ART @ Orchard. This makes Singapore one of only two Southeast Asian stops alongside Thailand. Fans lined up to try the new co-op campaign, test splitscreen couch play on PS5, and grab limited loot like shirts, trading cards, and pelican cases.

A big highlight was the reveal of Borderlands 4’s collaboration with local creative studio Tell Your Children. They reimagined Vault Hunters and fan favorites like Claptrap and Psycho Bandit in their signature street-inspired art style. Singapore-exclusive character cards from the collab were up for grabs, adding a local twist to the global launch.

This partnership ties into the game’s broader push to work with regional artists—like poyunwang in Taiwan and Eastwood Gun in Indonesia—bringing fresh, edgy takes on the Borderlands universe.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Borderlands without over-the-top visuals. At the event, players got to experience the new campaign. It was boosted by NVIDIA’s DLSS 4, powered by GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs.

And if you’re upgrading your rig, there’s good news. Starting today, Singaporean fans can score a free copy of Borderlands 4 with select GeForce RTX 50 Series desktops, laptops, or graphics cards from participating retailers.

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