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Samsung Galaxy S23: Price, availability in Singapore

Visit Galaxy Experience area!

Published

February 2, 2023

Rodneil Quiteles

Singapore is welcoming a new set of Samsung Galaxy smartphones — the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra are now all officially in the island.

In addition, the country is also one of only 5 locations to feature a special Galaxy Experience area where customers can learn more about the new smartphones. It is located inside Gardens by the Bay.

Price and availability

The Galaxy S23 series is available in four colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender. Pricing are as follows (including GST):

Samsung Galaxy S23:

128GB — SG$ 1,188
256GB — SG$ 1,298

Galaxy S23+:

256GB — SG$ 1,528
512GB — SG$ 1,698

Galaxy S23 Ultra:

256GB — SG$ 1,828
512GB — SG$ 2,o98
1TB — SG$ 2,458 (samsung.com exclusive)

Pre-order details

Pre-order for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra will be available online at Samsung Official Store in Lazada and Shopee, as well as the respective websites of selected consumer electronics & IT stores (Best Denki, Challenger, Courts, Gain City and Harvey Norman).

More information is available at the following URLs:

Samsung Official Store (Lazada): https://www.lazada.sg/galaxys23
Samsung Official Store (Shopee): http://www.shopee.sg/m/galaxys23
Best Denki: https://www.bestdenki.com.sg/galaxys23
Challenger: https://challenger.sg/galaxys23
Courts: https://www.courts.com.sg/galaxys23
Gain City: http://gaincity.com/galaxys23
Harvey Norman: https://www.harveynorman.com.sg/galaxys23

Customers who pre-order the Galaxy S23 Series via Lazada, Shopee and Selected Consumer Electronics & IT Stores will be entitled to the following complimentary pre-order exclusive2 upon successful payment for their pre-order:

Galaxy S23: SG$ 100 worth of Samsung e-voucher
Galaxy S23+: SG$ 150 worth of Samsung e-voucher
Galaxy S23 Ultra: SG$ 250 worth of Samsung e-voucher for 256GB and 512GB variant and $350 worth of Samsung e-voucher for 1TB variant

Consumers who have successfully pre-ordered their Galaxy S23 Series from any of the above locations will be able to collect or receive their devices from February 10, Friday.

Galaxy reBynd Collection

Samsung partnered with Bynd Artisan, a local leather craft studio, to create the limited edition reBynd Crossbody Sling, a stylish and compact crossbody sling, made with sustainable leather for the modern consumers.

From February 2, 2023, customers can own the exclusive reBynd Crossbody Sling when they purchase the Galaxy reBynd Collection.

Available exclusively via the Samsung Online Store, the Galaxy reBynd Collection includes the Galaxy S23 Ultra (512GB) and Leather Case, Galaxy Watch5 (44mm BT), 45W Power Adapter and the reBynd Crossbody Sling. Save $638 with this exclusive bundle (RRP: SG$ 2,856, Limited time offer: SG$ 2,218).

Simply select Galaxy S23 Ultra (512GB) and add combo bundle option to cart to enjoy offer. Customers will also enjoy free customisation on the Crossbody Sling (worth SG$ 15). Redemption details will be provided.

Samsung x CASETiFY

Samsung Singapore is collaborating with CASETiFY for the first time to bring Galaxy users an exclusive collection. Inspired by the new Galaxy S23 Series, the collection features 3 Samsung-exclusive prints designed with Epic in mind. The collection will be available for the Galaxy S23 Series, S22 Series, Z Fold4 | Z Flip4 and Z Fold3 | Z Flip3 via www.casetify.com.

Focused refinement

Samsung honed in a few improvements for this series. Specifically, these are “Nightography,” Gaming, Customization, and Sustainability.

The Galaxy S23 is equipped with the first 200MP sensor on a Samsung smartphone. Working in tandem with their AI, the phone promises to produce images that appear well lit even in environments with poor lighting conditions. And this also applies to video.

The entire Galaxy S23 series is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. That’s the best one for Android smartphones right now. It’s also accompanied by improved cooling for an overall better gameplay experience.

Customization happens on both hardware and software. Samsung has plenty of accessories that you can style in your own way for your Galaxy device. Meanwhile, ONE UI 5.1 is introducing perhaps the most robust software customization that Samsung has had yet. All these to make your smartphone Your Galaxy.

For sustainability, Samsung has made it a point to use recycled materials not only on the packaging, but also on the actual smartphones. The Galaxy S23 Ultra actually has 12 components made with recycled materials. That’s double of what the Galaxy S22 Ultra had.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Specs

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Display — 6.8-inch QHD+ Edge, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Vision Booster, Enhanced Comfort
Processor — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM and Storage — 12GB+1TB, 12GB+512GB, 12GB+256GB
Battery and Charging — 5,000mAh, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless Powershare
OS — Android 13, ONE UI 5.1
Water Resistance — IP68
Cameras:
- 200MP f/1.7 Wide
- 12MP, f/2.2 Ultra-Wide
- 10MP, f/2.4 Telephoto, 3x optical zoom
- 10MP, f/4.9 Telephoto, 10x optical zoom
- 12MP, f/2.2 Front

Samsung Galaxy S23+

Display — 6.6-inch FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Vision Booster, Enhanced Comfort
Processor — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM and Storage — 8GB+512GB, 8GB+256GB
Battery and Charging — 4,700mAh, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless Powershare
OS — Android 13, ONE UI 5.1
Water Resistance — IP68
Cameras:
- 50MP f/1.8 Wide
- 12MP, f/2.2 Ultra-Wide
- 10MP, f/2.4 Telephoto, 3x optical zoom
- 12MP, f/2.2 Front

Galaxy S23

Display — 6.6-inch FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Vision Booster, Enhanced Comfort
Processor — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM and Storage — 8GB+256GB, 8GB+128GB
Battery and Charging — 3,900mAh, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless Powershare
OS — Android 13, ONE UI 5.1
Water Resistance — IP68
Cameras:
- 50MP f/1.8 Wide
- 12MP, f/2.2 Ultra-Wide
- 10MP, f/2.4 Telephoto, 3x optical zoom
- 12MP, f/2.2 Front

Gaming

There’s a new Batman Arkham game coming

Exclusive to VR

Published

May 3, 2024

Luigi Leonardo

The world of Batman Arkham is not done. Despite concluding the trilogy with the successful Arkham Knight, the series occasionally makes a comeback. Now, it’s time to make another trip to the immersive grimdark world. Batman: Arkham Shadow is the next entry to the series, exclusive to the Meta Quest 3.

The franchise’s trips outside of the main trilogy are a mixed bag. No disrespect to those who actually liked the game, but Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League just was not it. Though the game promised a return to Rocksteady’s iconic Arkham formula, the resulting game was a live-service mess. Arkham Origins was, at least, a decent play. Finally, the franchise’s first foray into VR, Arkham VR, was lauded for its gameplay but criticized for its length.

Arkham Shadow brings the franchise back to virtual reality. While the previous VR-exclusive was already a marvel of its technology, the upcoming title represents an evolution for hardware. Based on the official teaser, it will have updated graphics, giving Arkham City just that extra bite of darkness.

Currently, the trailer does not reveal anything about the game’s mechanics. More details are scheduled for release during the Summer Game Fest in June.

Though Arkham Shadow is certainly set in the eponymous universe, Rocksteady is not helming the development. Instead, Oculus Studios and Camouflaj are behind the title.

As for confirmed lore, the title looks like it will feature Ratcatcher, the villain who — surprise, surprise — controls rats. You might recognize the villain from 2021’s The Suicide Squad, directed by James Gunn.

Apps

TikTok regains right to use music from Olivia Rodrigo, BTS, etc.

A new deal has been inked

Published

May 3, 2024

Luigi Leonardo

TikTok lost its voice a few months ago. Back in February, the platform lost its rights to use and offer music from artists affiliated with the Universal Music Group. A few weeks ago, Taylor Swift, the biggest artist in that group, returned to the platform. Now, other artists are following suit.

In an official press release, Universal Music Group has announced a new licensing agreement between its artists and TikTok. As a result, users can once again fill their videos with music from artists such as Olivia Rodrigo and BTS.

With the new deal, TikTok’s woes in the music department are finally at an end. When the past deal ended, Universal initially refused a renewal, alleging that TikTok does not adequately pay artists for the use of their music. Once the deadline passed, TikTok was suddenly silent. Existing videos lost their music, and newly minted ones could not use the most popular selection of songs today.

Not surprisingly, Taylor Swift was ahead of the curve. Presumably because of her ownership over her masters, the world’s biggest musical artist returned to the platform without a new Universal deal. The return also came in time for Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.

Now, the platform finally has Universal’s entire selection back. If your videos need that extra spice, now’s the time to get back into it.

SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift is back on TikTok

News

Huawei Pura 70 Series price in Europe

Fancy a new Huawei smartphone?

Published

May 2, 2024

GadgetMatch

Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

The Huawei Pura 70 Series has released its pricing in many parts of the world. If you’re in Europe and are curious about Huawei’s latest, let this be your confirmation that all three models are coming to you as well.

Pricing are as follows:

Pura 70 (12GB RAM, 256GB Storage) – EUR 999
Pura 70 Pro (12GB RAM, 256GB Storage) – EUR 1199
Pura 70 Ultra (16GB RAM, 256GB Storage) – EUR 1499

Huawei Pura 70 Series Specs

HEET

	HUAWEI Pura 70	Pura 70 Pro	HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra
Measurements: Weight	207g	220g	226g
Colourway	White Black	White Black	Green Brown Black
Screen	6.6 Inch 2760 × 1256 Resolution 1-120Hz Refresh Rate 1440Hz PWM Dimming HDR Vivid Super Durable Kunlun Glass	6.8 Inch 2844 × 1260 Resolution 1-120Hz Refresh Rate 1440Hz PWM Dimming HDR Vivid Super Durable Kunlun Glass	6.8 Inch 2844 × 1260 Resolution 1-120Hz Refresh Rate 1440Hz PWM Dimming HDR Vivid Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass
Operating System	EMUI 14.2	EMUI 14.2	EMUI 14.2
Camera	50MP Ultra Lighting Main Camera（F1.4 – F4.0 Aperture，OIS） 13MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera（F2.2 Aperture） 12MP Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera（F3.4 Aperture，OIS）	50MP Ultra Lighting Main Camera（F1.4 – F4.0 Aperture，OIS） 12.5MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera（F2.2 Aperture） 48MP Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera（F2.1 Aperture，OIS）	50MP Ultra Lighting Main Camera（1-inch Sensor，F1.6~F4.0 Aperture，Sensor Shift OIS） 40MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera（F2.2 Aperture） 50MP Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera（F2.1 Aperture, OIS）
Camera	13MP Ultra Wide Angle Front Camera（F2.4 Aperture）	13MP Ultra Wide Angle Front Camera（F2.4 Aperture，Auto Focus）	13MP Ultra Wide Angle Front Camera（F2.4 Aperture，Auto Focus）
Battery	4900mAh（Typical Value)	5050mAh（Typical Value)	5200mAh（Typical Value)
Charging	66W wired HUAWEI SuperCharge 50W wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge	100W wired HUAWEI SuperCharge 80W wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge	100W wired HUAWEI SuperCharge 80W wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge
Water and Dust Resistance	IP68	IP68	IP68

Smartphone Photography Promise

The Huawei Pura 70 Series is a reinvention of Huawei’s camera-toting lineup. The new smartphones again promise huge improvements to the world of smarthpone photography.

The series is equipped with a new generation of Ultra Lighting camera system. Combined with the industry’s first HUAWEI XD Motion Engine, it can activate the Ultra Speed Snapshot feature and easily capture fast moments.

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra also equipped with the industry’s first Ultra Lighting Pop-out Camera. It’s an original retractable camera structure; achieving a thin one-inch image sensor and a large aperture in a compact body, bringing a revolutionary imaging system.

Both HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro and HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra feature the new Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera. It promises to produce clear images from distant buildings to close details. Thanks to its periscope telephoto aperture of F2.1, it offers superb light-gathering ability and better telephoto image quality, achieving full focal HD photography across the entire focal length.