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Samsung Galaxy S23: Price, availability in Singapore

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Galaxy S23 Singapore

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:

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
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Nothing Ear (2) now available in Singapore: Price, features

Truly authentic sound

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London-based tech brand Nothing has launched the Ear (2) TWS earbuds in Singapore.

It is priced at SG$ 199 and will initially be available on Limited Edt from March 23. Free tryouts will be available at Challenger stores in Bugis Junction, Vivo City, and Causeway Point.

General sale will commence starting on April 8 at all Nothing partner stores in Singapore, both online and offline, including Lazada and Shopee.

Truly authentic sound

The Hi-Res Audio-certified earbuds feature an 11.6mm custom driver for deep bass and crystal-clear highs. Its LHDC 5.0 codec technology ensures the finest sound details are transmitted at frequencies up to 24 bit/192 kHz.

The Ear (2) is also engineered with Nothing’s best noise cancellation technology yet, achieving up to 40dB of reduction.

With personalized Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Adaptive Mode, users may also adjust the noise reduction level based on their environments.

The device also has an improved wind-proof and crowd-proof Clear Voice Technology. This complements the three high-definition microphones on each earbud which have an advanced AI noise reduction algorithm that filters out unnecessary noises when answering calls.

Personalize the experience

Additionally, using the Nothing X app, users may also personalize their listening experience by adjusting the equalizer settings in real-time for optimal sound quality.

Dual Connection, on the other hand, allows for easier device switching between listening to music or receiving calls, for instance. The device likewise supports Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.

Seamless controls

The Ear (2) has buttons on each earbud, allowing for easy controls like adjusting volume, skipping to the next track, or switching between noise cancellation modes.

Nothing’s latest offering delivers up to 36 hours of playback on a fully-charged case – with ANC turned off. Using fast charge, it can replenish up to eight hours on a 10-minute charge.

For peace of mind, the earbuds are rated IP54 for water resistance while its transparent case is rated IP55.

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vivo V27 series 5G now available for preorder; price revealed

The Aura Portrait Master

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March 23, 2023

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vivo’s highly-touted Aura Light — a ring light that effectively replaces the regular flash on the rear of smartphones — on its vivo V27 series 5G made quite the impression from the get-go.

The wait is over for those intrigued about it, as preorders for the latest devices are now available via vivo’s online store.

The series comes in two variants — the vivo V27e which retails for PhP 16,999, and the vivo V27 5G which is priced at PhP 24,999.

Simple, elegant design

Veering away from the matte finish that has become more common in midrange phones, vivo opted for a polished gem-like design for the vivo V27 series.

Both are equipped with 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED screens. The 7.36mm 3D curved screen on the V27 5G is the thinnest yet for a V series phone. Meanwhile, the V27e has a 7.7mm thickness.

There are three colorway choices:

  • Color-changing Emerald Green
  • Lavender Purple
  • Glory Black (specifically for the V27e, which is said to shimmer at night)

Innovative, powerful cameras

As previously mentioned, the vivo V27 series has a f/1.9 IMX766V 50MP ultra-sensing main camera.

This is supported by EIS+OIS dual ultra-stabilization for sharp and high-quality shots even when moving or at night.

The Aura Portrait Algorithm paves the way for impressive image and video-processing yet on a vivo smartphone for its category.

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Attack on Titan publisher is getting its own manga app

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Getting into manga is both tough and accessible for a casual reader. While the popularity of the medium allows titles to promulgate so easily online, readers sometimes have to rely on fan translations and bootleg copies. Kodansha, one of the biggest names in the manga scene, is creating a platform to release official English-translated titles in the United States called K Manga.

In the manga scene, Kodansha is one of the most recognizable publishers, creating modern classics like Attack on Titan and Ghost in the Shell. Naturally, the publisher has a lot of history to bank on.

Starting May, Kodansha will release K Manga, an app which will offer access to both classic and newly released titles. On launch, the service will have around 400 titles available for users. These will include Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail, Blue Lock, and Tokyo Revengers. It will also release new chapters, officially translated in English, first before any other platform.

Right now, the company has not announced how the app will price its library. The announcement mentioned that it will offer select chapters for free, opening the possibility for a paid way to access more chapters.

K Manga will launch on May 10 in the United States.

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