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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: Price and availability in Singapore

Flashier and more functional

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has been Unpacked and the latest flip phone from Samsung will make its way to Singapore.

Functional Flip 

Samsung boasts that one in every five selfies taken using the Flip was done while in flex mode — the one where the phone is folded halfway through. They think it’s an encouraging number for a use-case that’s still in its infancy stage.

They’re doubling down on this by introducing more ways to take snaps on the Galaxy Z Flip3 with the help of its Cover display.

Located adjacent to the Cover display are the rear cameras: 12MP f/1.8 Wide and 12MP f/2.2 Ultra-wide. You can take a shot and have the cover display function as a viewfinder whether the Galaxy Z Flip3 is open or shut.

Keep it open and flip the Galaxy Z Flip3 and you’ll be greeted by the 10MP f/2.4 front camera.

The cover display also does more now. You can still preview messages but now you can also be a spot to make quick settings adjustments, pay with Samsung Pay, and add widgets like music apps.

In Flex mode, supported apps will also auto adjust to your layout bringing controls to one part of the screen, and the content to the other.

Flashy and stylish 

The satisfaction of shutting a flip phone close, it appears, will never go away. That will always be cool. What makes the Galaxy Z Flip3 even cooler and more fun are its variety of color options and case accessories.

It will come in Cream, Green, Lavender, and Phantom Black and is now in this more distinct design with the larger Cover display that now measures 1.9” appearing as a horizontal strip on the phone alongside the rear cameras.

The accessories are plentiful. Different variations and designs of straps and ring covers will help in the whole personalization process.

Galaxy Z Flip3 specs

The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, or many flip phones for that matter, has never been about that processing power. It’s about blending style and function. But it’s still pretty capable with all its possible use-cases. Here are the specs:

  • Main Display — 6.7” FHD+ Dynamic Amoled 2X Infinity Flex Display
  • Cover Display — 1.9” Super AMOLED Display
  • Weight — 183g
  • Cameras:
    • 12MP f/1.8 Wide (Rear)
    • 12MP f/2.2 Ultra-wide (Rear)
    • 10MP f/2.4 (Front)
  • Processor — Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
  • SIM — One (1) NanoSIM, One (1) eSIM
  • RAM — 8GB
  • Storage — 128GB and 256GB (Both are UFS 3.1)
  • Battery — 3,300mAh
  • Authentication — Pattern, Pin, Password, Fingerprint sensor (side), Face recognition

Pricing and availability

Pre-Order for the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G will start on August 11, 2021, Wednesday, 10.30PM. Consumers who pre-order their devices will be able to collect their devices on September 2, 2021, Thursday.

The device will be available for sale in Singapore starting September 10, 2021, Friday, 10AM. Pricing are as follows:

  • 128GB — SG$ 1,398
  • 256GB — SG$ 1,498

Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G — BUY here
Galaxy Fold 3 5G — BUY here
Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic — BUY here
Tab S7 FE — BUY here
Galaxy Buds 2– BUY here

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HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro for golf launches

Professional golf management on your wrist

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The HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro has officially launched. This collaboration between HUAWEI and HONMA Golf, Japan’s prestigious golf house, brings professional golf management to users’ wrists.

Along with advanced smart technology and decades of craftsmanship tailor-made for golf, the premium wearable transforms the way golfers play, track, and enjoy every round.

The limited-edition HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro comes in a Premium Gift Box. It is priced starting PhP 17,999 (~ US$ 307) until March 11 in the Philippines before it reverts to its original price of PhP 19,999 (~ US$ 341).

The Premium Collection Gift Box comes with golf accessories: a commemorative golf ball, divot toll, and special ball marker.

The golf-centric premium smartwatch features professional-grade golf intelligence. It also comes with more than 17,000 zoomable 3D course maps worldwide, including more than 100 local maps.

This allows golfers to visualize fairways, hazards, and landing zones in advance to plan each hole with confidence.

Instead of guessing, players can manage risks better, commit to their shots, and focus on execution.

Moreover, Green Slope Direction gives clearer insight into how a putt will break. Play-Like Distance, meanwhile, factors in elevation changes and wind conditions.

Furthermore, AI Caddie works quietly in the background, analyzing swing history, performance trends, and course layout to offer smarter recommendations moving forward.

Complementing these are Shot Distance Tracking and digital scorecards which automatically capture every swing and score. This way, users can understand their insights and track progress after each round.

And using the HUAWEI Health app, users can also access Through Ball Trajectory Sharing to relive their best shots and review key moments.

Here’s the complete set of on-course tools with the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro:

  • Greens View
  • Fairway View
  • Fairway Panoramic View
  • Front / Middle / Rear Green Distance
  • Obstacle View Ranging
  • View Obstacle Zone/Target
  • Free Point Ranging
  • Wind Speed/Wind Direction
  • Electronic Scorecard
  • Half-Court Scoring
  • Switch Court function
  • Play-Like Distance

Luxurious designs

Design wise, every detail of the wearable reflects premium Japanese craftsmanship. Its default HONMA Elemental Dial features a traditional Japanese Pine Leaf Pattern.

This is paired with a putter-shaped second hand. There is also another HONMA-exclusive option with a BERES 7S dial in vibrant blue with Mt. Fuji for a truly iconic look.

The HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro has an aerospace-grade titanium case, sapphire crystal glass, and HONMA-engraved gold buckle for a luxurious yet durable build.

In front is a 1.47-inch AMOLED display with 3,000 nits of peak brightness. The watch also lasts up to 21 days on a single charge.

Health features are likewise advanced, including heart rate, HRV, breathing, and interruptions. Stress and emotional wellbeing are also tracked every 10 minutes and integrated into the HUAWEI Health app.

Aside from golf, the watch supports over 100 sports modes, including pro-level activities. There’s also support for freediving for up to 40 meters with depth and duration tracking.

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AMD teases next-gen Xbox coming in 2027

It might double as a usable PC, too.

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It’s been a while since GPU companies focused on making chips for consoles. With how the industry is going now, chips feel like they’re destined to end up in the suffocating deluge of AI servers. Now, however, AMD is showing signs of healing by teasing the next-generation Xbox.

In the latest earnings call (via Engadget), AMD CEO Lisa Su teased that the next-gen Xbox, built with a custom AMD SoC, is “progressing well to support a launch in 2027.”

The subtle tease is vague enough to obscure any details about the upcoming console but clear enough to confirm that it’s coming. Since the Xbox Series X|S has been out for several years now, it’s not surprising that Microsoft is thinking about what’s coming next.

However, it’s still intriguing that Microsoft is going for another console. Previous reports have speculated that the company might focus on delivering games, especially through the Game Pass. Lately, both the PlayStation and the Switch have thoroughly dominated the console market ahead of the Xbox. Handheld consoles are likewise impressive, too.

Other reports have speculated that the upcoming generation will focus on delivering both a gaming and a PC experience. With the Steam Machine coming soon, it seems natural that the next consoles will be usable PCs as well.

SEE ALSO: Match Pulse: ROG Xbox Ally X

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Overwatch reinvents itself with a new story and five new heroes

And it’s not “Overwatch 2” anymore.

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Overwatch 2 was not a disaster for the popular multiplayer shooter franchise. It did, however, make the game more polarizing. For 2026, Blizzard is shaking things up once again, starting by dropping the “2” from Overwatch 2.

During its scheduled showcase, the new-and-improved Overwatch will feature annual storylines that will keep the game fresh for years to come. The system will go live on February 10. By then, the year-long event called Reign of Talon will start with Season 1.

As the name suggests, this year will be all about the villain-coded Talon organization, and it’s going to be more story-driven. Right off the bat, a new cinematic sees Vendetta seemingly kill Doomfist and take over the leadership of Talon.

Blizzard says that the year will see ten new characters introduced to the roster. In fact, five of those will already be playable starting in Season 1.

Without a doubt, the highlight character for this round is the formerly cancelled Jetpack Cat. The character was first rumored all the way back in 2017 but will now be fully playable this season. The flying feline hero is a support character that can hook another hero to a location while healing them. Their ultimate reverses this by having them crash land onto enemies and then hooking one to, ideally, drop them off the map.

Jetpack Cat will join four other heroes. Anran, who is also affiliated with the Overwatch faction, deals fire damage. Domina, who, along with the next three heroes, works with Talon, is a shield-based tank. Emre imagines an evil version of Soldier: 76. Finally, Mizuki is a Talon-affiliated healer.

Besides a new story and heroes, Overwatch will feature new game modes and improvements across the board. The new Season 1 starts on February 10.

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