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Singapore is getting a taste of Samsung’s pink-gold Galaxy S7 phones

Published

May 14, 2016

Marvin Velasco

It looks like Samsung has more in store for Singapore. After news broke out about Singapore receiving Samsung Pay first in Southeast Asia, the country is now among the first to officially offer pink-gold variants of the Galaxy S7 4G+ and S7 edge 4G+.

We can’t say we didn’t see this coming: Samsung’s answer to Apple’s now-ubiquitous rose-gold iPhone was revealed a little less than a month ago, and the region-specific releases are just around the corner. It’s certainly a welcome addition, since the original set of colors didn’t exactly present a lot of variety.

The alternative color option doesn’t introduce any new specs or features, but you still get the solid water resistance, class-leading camera, and high-speed fingerprint scanner, among others. You can find a much more detailed rundown of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in our hands-on review.

Samsung’s Galaxy S7 is pretty in pink

You’ll be able to purchase the Galaxy S7 4G+ in pink gold beginning May 14 for S$998, while the pink-gold version of the Galaxy S7 edge 4G+ will be available starting May 28 with a retail price of S$1,098. Both models come with 32GB of internal storage and will be found in several authorized retailers around the country.

The good news doesn’t end there for Singapore: Local Samsung fans also have the Gear 360 to look forward to this month.

Samsung’s Gear 360 camera brings 360 video to the masses

The Gear 360 is a major step forward in Samsung’s quest of bringing virtual reality to the mainstream. Having two 180-degree fisheye lenses at 15 megapixels each, the camera is capable of shooting full 360-degree photos and videos, making it a perfect complement to the Gear VR headset.

The primary strength of the Gear 360 lies in its connectivity options. You can use one of the aforementioned Samsung flagship handsets as a viewfinder for the camera, and effortlessly upload to popular online platforms, such as YouTube and Facebook, through the proprietary Gear 360 app. We covered more of its features back in February.

Samsung Singapore says the Gear 360 will be available beginning May 21 for S$498 from the online stores of key telecommunication operators and IT/consumer electronics retailers, as well as Lazada Singapore.

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Apple reportedly gives up on the Vision Pro

But Apple will continue to sell the current model.

Published

April 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

When they unveiled the Vision Pro in 2023, Apple touted the wearable as the next big thing after the iPhone. Now, almost three years removed from the launch, the Vision Pro hasn’t really taken over the coveted spot occupied by the iPhone. Apple, according to a report, is allegedly canning the short-lived wearable.

According to MacRumors, Apple has reportedly given up on making the Vision Pro a thing. The team handling the wearable has supposedly been subsumed by other teams within Apple.

If true, the wearable’s end is unfortunate but not surprising. Despite being out for years, the Vision Pro has sold only a little more than half a million units with numerous returns from customers. Most recently, Apple updated the wearable with the M5 chip, but the move hasn’t revitalized the device’s status in Apple’s lineup.

Most of the complaints about the device stem from its exorbitant price or its cumbersome battery pack. Besides costing a whopping US$ 3,499, the Vision Pro is also difficult to move around with, especially because of its total weight and a battery pack that can get in the way.

To be clear, Apple has not officially discontinued the Vision Pro yet. The company continues to sell the version with the M5 chip. Apple can also restart development in the future.

However, the meantime retirement on future development does coincide with the recent restructuring inside the company. Tim Cook recently decided to step down as CEO with John Ternus as his replacement. Canning the Vision Pro might be Ternus’ first step in redefining Apple according to his plans.

Apps

YouTube makes picture-in-picture mode free for everyone globally

The update is rolling out globally now.

Published

April 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Picture-in-picture (or PiP) mode is a godsend for multitaskers. The feature lets users watch videos in a tiny floating window while doing other tasks. However, the feature isn’t readily available for all users. Or wasn’t, at least. YouTube is now rolling out PiP mode for free globally.

Previously, PiP mode was exclusive to YouTube users who pay for Premium or Premium Lite. It was also exclusive to the United States.

Now, YouTube is making the feature completely free for users all over the globe. It will be available for both iOS and Android versions of the app.

There’s still a catch, though. The free version is available only for “longform, non-music content.” The same goes for Premium Lite subscribers. Music is still an exclusive feature for those who pay for the regular version of Premium. Basically, there is no change for paying users or users in the United States.

Using PiP mode is simple. All you need to do is load up a video you want to watch in the background. Then, just exit the YouTube app and go about your other tasks. The video will be inside a floating, resizable window while you look at other things.

There’s no timeline on when the update will reach your device. However, YouTube has promised that it will roll out globally within the coming months.

Enterprise

OnePlus has reportedly merged with realme

Both brands were previously rumored for restructuring early this year.

Published

April 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

OnePlus has a problem. For a while now, rumors have swirled about the company’s dissolution. For their part, the company has continued to deny the reports, citing business as usual. Likely to their dismay, the reports just keep coming. Today, sources have hinted that OnePlus has merged with realme.

Back in January, it was rumored that OnePlus would be closing up shop this year. Since the company very quickly denied the rumors, the report hardly made waves. However, a suspected merger with realme is more difficult to debunk.

For one, realme is itself in a very interesting position. Also back in January, realme was reportedly moving back into being a sub-brand of OPPO. Coupled together with the OnePlus debacle, all this internal restructuring seems par for the course.

According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, OnePlus and realme have already concluded the merger. The two brands have reportedly united their Chinese and international operations under one roof. Likewise, their marketing will be the same. Pete Lau will still be the main head for this new division.

As with anything of this nature, take this with a grain of salt. OPPO, OnePlus, and realme have not issued any official statements concerning a merger or a shutdown for any brand.