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OPPO Reno13 Series comes to Singapore

Price, availability, launch offers

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OPPO is starting 2025 with the release of their latest Reno smartphones, the OPPO Reno13 Series.

Building off its predecessor’s features, the Reno13 Series boasts of further top-of-the-line specs, bringing to bring revolutionary AI features and smoother performance while touting a more durable innovative design.

The series will be out in Singapore by January 4, 2025, in the Reno13 5G and Reno13 Pro 5G variants.

Price, availability, launch offers

The Reno13 5G (12GB+256GB) in Plume White and Luminous Blue is priced at SG$ 799. Meanwhile, the Reno13 Pro 5G (12GB+512GB) in Plume Purple and Graphite Gray retails for SG$ 999.

Both models will be available at M1, Singtel, Starhub, OPPO Concept Stores, its official website, and OPPO stores via Amazon, iShopChangi, KrisShop, Lazada, Shopee, TikTok, Zalora, and other electronic stores and authorized retailers.

Customers can purchase either device with a SG$ 50 off via OPPO Concept Stores, the OPPO website, Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok.

And throughout January, OPPO is offering 2-Year Warranty, 2-Year Screen Protection Plan, and 1-Year Liquid Protection Plan worth SG$ 299. Customers will also be entitled to a SG$ 50 discount on the Watch X, Pad 3, and Pad 3 Pro.

Additionally, for MyOPPO members, an exclusive SG$ 30 membership discount coupon and Panda Chan CNY Festive Snack Box (worth SG$ 69) also await.

Refined craftsmanship, durable design

The newest phones feature a seamless One-piece Sculpted Glass back cover for a refined curvature and enhanced durability. Their Aerospace-grade Aluminum Frame provides 20% improved resistance to bending and 36% improved dropped resistance.

Building off the Reno12 Series’ features, the latest iteration of OPPO’s famed midrange line boasts of AI Livephoto, AI Editor, and underwater photography supported by IP69 Water and Dust Resistance.

With such IP rating, the phones can be submerged in water up to two meters deep for 30 minutes, unlocking new ways for users to explore and create.

Ultimate gaming experience

Designed to meet the needs of creators, gamers, and everyday users, the Reno13 Series also features top-of-the-line specs.

Both are powered by custom MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processors. The phones sport a 1.5K 120Hz OLED display in front and house a 5,800mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge.

Gamers will love the phones’ Adaptive Frame Booster technology for smooth high frame rate gaming, as well as their AI Multi-Cooling System with an expanded Vapor Chamber.

Furthermore, the Reno13 Series devices feature AI HyperBoost gaming engine which allocates resources for the intended tasks.

Elevating photography experiences

For their camera packages, the Reno13 Pro 5G has a 50MP Sony IMX890 main camera, 50MP telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 50MP selfie camera.

On the other hand, the Reno13 5G features a 50MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 50MP selfie camera as well.

The devices promise improved stability with EIS stabilization and dynamic frame expansion technology. The Reno13 Series also comes with the new AI Motion feature which transforms stills to three-second videos with near-2K quality.

The AI Editor suite, meanwhile, comprises of AI Clarity Enhancer, AI Unblur, and AI Reflection Remover.

AI LinkBoost 2.0

To top it off, the Reno13 Series introduces AI LinkBoost 2.0, the latest version of OPPO’s connectivity solution. The system features 11 antennas to enhance signal reception.

The intelligent system also automatically adjusts network priority to keep users connected even in challenging environments.

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iPhone Duo: Price, availability in Singapore

Apple’s first foldable iPhone arrives in Singapore.

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iPhone Duo

Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable iPhone. It uses a passport-style design that opens into a larger display while retaining a conventional smartphone experience when closed.

Price and availability

The iPhone Duo starts at SGD 3,099 in Singapore for the 256GB model.

Here’s the full Singapore pricing:

  • 256GB — SGD 3,099
  • 512GB — SGD 3,399
  • 1TB — SGD 3,999
  • 2TB — SGD 4,899

The iPhone Duo comes in Star White and Night Sky. Apple will make it available starting October 23.

A foldable design built around two displays

The iPhone Duo has a 5.4-inch outer display when folded and a 7.6-inch main display when opened. Both displays share the same aspect ratio, allowing iOS to transition smoothly between the two orientations.

The rear chassis uses Ceramic Shield, while the front display gets Ceramic Shield 2. The phone is also IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.

Its hinge uses carbon fiber supports and magnets. Apple also designed the camera plateau with a curved edge that flows into the rear chassis.

A20 Pro powers the foldable experience

The iPhone Duo runs on the A20 Pro, the same chip found in the iPhone 18 Pro series. Apple says it delivers 35 percent better sustained performance than the iPhone 17 Pro.

It also comes with the new C2 cellular modem, which provides up to 50 percent faster uploads. The foldable can be used in different configurations, including tent mode and partially folded like a book.

A 48-megapixel camera system

The iPhone Duo gets a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera alongside a 12-megapixel 2x telephoto camera. A 12-megapixel Center Stage camera handles selfies and video calls.

Apple also places the front camera under the display for a cleaner inner-screen experience.

Battery life that lasts beyond a day

The iPhone Duo offers up to 31 hours of video playback using its inner display and up to 44 hours when using the outer screen.

Charging is also fast. Apple says a 20-minute charge can replenish half the battery, while a five-minute charge can provide up to five hours of video playback.

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iPhone 18 Pro series: Price, availability in Singapore

Singapore gets Apple’s latest Pro iPhones this September.

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Apple’s latest Pro iPhones are coming to Singapore with upgraded cameras, a new A20 Pro chip, and significantly improved battery life.

Price and availability

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at S$1,899 in Singapore, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at S$2,099.

Both models come with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage options. They are available in Black, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy.

Apple will open pre-orders in Singapore on September 12 at 8PM, with both models going on sale on September 18.

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available through the Apple Store online, Apple Store locations, and authorized retailers.

Other features and details

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature a new 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with variable aperture. The system can automatically adjust the aperture depending on the scene, giving users more control over how they capture photos.

Apple has also added new Pro controls to the Camera app. The camera system supports cinematic effects, including 4K time-lapse recording.

The two models use Apple’s new A20 Pro chip. It features a six-core CPU that delivers up to 20 percent faster performance, along with a seven-core GPU that offers a 40 percent increase in graphics performance. A new vapor chamber also helps manage heat during demanding workloads.

Both models also get a smaller Dynamic Island and improvements to Apple Intelligence. The updated Siri AI can better understand what users need and provide more personalized assistance.

Battery life also gets a major boost. The iPhone 18 Pro offers up to 36 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max reaches up to 45 hours. Apple says a 15-minute charge can replenish up to half of the battery.

For the full specifications and features, check out our main iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launch coverage.

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Sony introduces its 1st Fisheye Zoom G Lens

Broad range for landscapes, architecture, sports, and video production

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Sony has just launched its first fisheye zoom G Lens for full-frame Alpha E-mount cameras: the Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G. It will be available from late September for an SRP of US$ 1,599.99 / SG$ 2,049.

The 8 mm to 14 mm zoom focal range covers a broad set of fisheye perspectives in one compact lens.

At 8 mm, the lens shoots circular fisheye with a 180-degree angle of view projected as a circular image on a full-frame sensor.

Meanwhile, at 14 mm, it shoots diagonal fisheye across the full frame with a 180-degree diagonal angle of view.

Users can match the angle of view and composition to the subject and creative intent, across various scenarios like landscapes, architecture, sports, and more.

An optical design with ED (extra-low dispersion) glass and aspherical elements suppresses chromatic and other aberrations across the image area.

This enables high resolution throughout the zoom range with fast and precise autofocus and Linear Response MF. All these while suppressing focus breathing and operating quietly for movie production.

Controls include a focus mode switch, zoom lock switch, and an aperture ring with switchable click stops.

A minimum focusing distance of 0.15 meters and maximum magnification of 0.22x at the telephoto end also allow close-up fisheye perspectives both for stills and movies.

The Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G measures about 63.1 mm in maximum diameter and 82.8 mm in length.

It weights about 314 grams, giving it mobility for handheld, gimbal, and rig-based shooting. It is also dust and moisture-resistant with a fluorine coating on the front.

In addition, users can opt for a dual-lens configuration with the VENCE Extension System Mini.

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