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The much anticipated Android tablet, Aakash, will not be launched this year. You need to wait little more to own the world’s cheapest Android Tablet, priced at Rs 3,000.

Aakash Tablet


A representative of DataWind, the Canadian owned company that is developing Aakash for the government of India, has recently announced that an upgraded version of Aakash Tablet would be available in the market by the end of the January, 2012.

Aakash was supposed to be available in retail stores by 2011 November end. So, the actual launch has been delayed for about 2 months. The Data Wind representative said that the delay in launch of the tablet had been due to improvements in the tablet and some issues related to manufacturing.

The good news about this postponement is that the improved version would include certain upgrades in terms of Operating System and processor speed. The original version was announced with a 366 MHz processor, the upgraded version would possess a much faster Cortex A8-700 MHz processor along with graphics accelerator and HD video processor.

Other specifications include a resistive touchscreen, , 2GB internal memory, and 256 MB RAM, one standard USB port, 3 mm audio jack, 7 inch display with 800 x 480 pixel resolution, GPRS and WiFi support.

The company had previously announced that the premium tablets available in the market are for the higher class and DataWind could not compete with them at the price it is offering the tablet for; also added that it is manufacturing high quality products in India for Indian users at a reasonable price.

The chief executive officer of DataWind, Suneet Singh Tulu, had earlier said to the media that they had not set any time frame for future launches yet they were working on 9 and 10 inch Android Tablets. They would include capacitive touchscreens and the company would try to price them under Rs 5,000. Read More
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Aakash tablet The Telecom and Education Minister Datawind launched Ubislate7 in India

The much awaited India’s ultra low cost Aakash tablet is finally here and is creating ripples all around. Datawind launched Ubislate7 in India, and the student version is named as the Aakash tablet. It offers a web delivery platform that enables quality and interactive knowledge over the internet.

Aakash tablet


The CEO of DataWind, Mr. Suneet Singh Tuli says ‘This is a made-in-India product. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do this.’ He adds, ‘The final goal is to either provide the same features at a lower cost or provide better functionality and features at the same cost.’

The team of engineers at Datawind has come up with the upgraded version of the Aakash tablet. This upgraded version of Aakash is called Ubislate 7.

Ubislate 7 will be commercially available everywhere and to everyone. This next generation of Aakash is loaded with better features and specifications, and any person can buy it.

The Telecom and Education Minister, Kapil Sibbal, said at the launch of Aakash, "The rich have access to the digital world, the poor and ordinary have been excluded. Aakash will end that digital divide."

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Nokia Lumia 800 3.7-inch touchscreen Nokia Windows Phone Smartphone Key Features

First Nokia mobile with Windows Phone OS, Large , Bright full touch screen display, 8MP camera, smooth single-piece body, Powerful processor, Long battery backup.

Nokia Lumia 800 3.7-inch touchscreen Nokia Windows Phone Smartphone Specifications

Nokia Lumia 800 3.7-inch touchscreen

  • Status: Available
  • Price: RS. 29,999.
  • Network: 3G
  • Display: 3.7-inch bright AMOLED ClearBlack display.
  • Screen Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels
  • Camera: 8 mega-pixel with auto-focus ,Carl Zeiss optics ,and dual LED flash.
  • HD Video Recording/Playback
  • Music: FM Radio, Music Player, 3.3mm Jack
  • Internal Memory: 16GB
  • Battery: standard 1450 mAh
  • Talk time: up to 13hrs.
  • Standby time: up to 335hrs.
  • OS: Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
  • Processor: 1.4GHz Scorpion
  • Social Networking: Support to Social networking and Google Apps
  • WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML5, RSS feeds
  • Email & IM: Yes
  • Connectivity: PC Sync, USB, Wi-Fi, TV out, Bluetooth
  • Games, Java
  • Weight: 142gm

Nokia Lumia 800 3.7-inch touchscreen Nokia Windows Phone Smartphone Price in India is Rs. 29,999

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Mai Shiranui (不知火 舞 Shiranui Mai) - Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters | Kachōsen ("Butterfly-Fan")

Mai Shiranui (不知火 舞 Shiranui Mai) is a player character in both the Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters series of fighting games by SNK and in related media, also appearing in a large number of other games. Since her first appearance in 1992, Mai has been converted and recognized as the main sex symbol of SNK, becoming one of the most popular KOF/Fatal Fury fighters and female characters of video gaming in general.
Mai Shiranui, Fan Art, King Of Fighters

Mai Shiranui in NeoGeo Battle Coliseum
Series Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters
First game Fatal Fury 2 (1992)
Designed by Shinkiro, Falcoon and others
Voiced by (English) Lisa Ann Beley (Fatal Fury anime)
Sarah Sawatsky (Fatal Fury 2 anime)
Sheryl Stanley (KOF: Maximum Impact)
Voiced by (Japanese) Akoya Sogi (all games but KOF Sky Stage)
Kotono Mitsuishi (anime)
Megumi Hayashibara (drama CD)
Ami Koshimizu (KOF Sky Stage)
Portrayed by Tomomi Miyauchi (Fatal Fury 2 TV commercial)
Maggie Q (film)
Fictional profile

Birthplace Japan
Fighting style Ninjutsu of the Shiranui style (不知火流忍術 Shiranui-ryū Ninjutsu)
Weapon Kachōsen ("Butterfly-Fan")

Mai Shiranui is the granddaughter of Hanzo Shiranui, the now-deceased master of ninjitsu and an art of Shiranui-ryū ninja hand-to-hand combat called koppo-ken. In her mind, Andy Bogard, who studied Shiranui ninjutsu with her grandfather since their early teens, is her fiancé; the relationship between the two is often ambiguous (usually on the part of Andy). Mai has also studied at her grandfather's friend, the judo master Jubei Yamada. She uses a closed fan while fighting and is able to create and control fire ("Shiranui" is the Japanese name for will-o'-the-wisp).
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SITEX is the launch pad for Singapore’s best infocomm and consumer electronic products. It’s the infocomm event of the year where consumers come face to face with innovative technologies in computer hardware and software, digital products, wireless applications and solutions from world renowned brands.

SITEX is not only about Value Bargains but MORE. It encompasses a learning platform packed with activities for the modern generation to get acquainted with the latest galore of Infocomm and consumer electronic offerings in the market.

Riding on last year’s success, you can expect more than 900,000 visitors and over 500 brands spread across 269,000 sq ft of exhibition hall space.

SITEX Lucky Draw
SITEX rewards you for your purchases at the show. Accumulate $100 in a single receipt and stand a chance to win 10 x $2000 cash PLUS a X’mas gift of your choice.

Female shoppers will stand to win attractive mystery prizes throughout the 4-day show. Simply present a single receipt of minimum $200 at the Lucky Draw Redemption area (entrance of Hall 5) and you will be entitled to a lucky dip.

SITEX Show Price List
You can find price list of SITEX Show 2011 on Hardwarezone website.Read More
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The new TomTom GO series includes the TomTom GO 2050 and TomTom GO 2050 World, both of which feature a large 5-inch Fluid Touch screen that allows users to pinch-and-zoom maps quickly or navigate the interface with the their finger. Equipped with an in-built speaker, the device provides outstanding audio output delivering crisp and clear voice instructions. The TomTom Go starts your journey quickly with the unique Easy Click magnetic mount which makes docking and undocking a simple one-hand operation. The TomTom GO 2050 World allows seamless navigation across 66 countries with maps of the entire South-East Asia, as well as Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, South Africa and North America.

TomTom SITEX 2011 Specials


TomTom Via
The TomTom Via range features the best of TomTom’s navigation heritage which includes the latest maps, pre-installed safety cameras, IQ Routes and also voice control for Via 260 and 280 models. The TomTom Via range delivers a brand new software package with a user-friendly interface coupled with Bluetooth hands free calling. The TomTom Via 220 and Via 260 come with a 4.3-inch touch screen, while the TomTom Via 280 displays with its 5-inch touch screen.

Retail Prices:
TomTom Via 220 - S$199
TomTom Via 260 - S$239
TomTom Via 280 - S$279
TomTom GO 2050 - S$399
TomTom GO 2050 World - S$479

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The SITEX 2011 Electronics and Computer Fair is back once again, and this year’s show promises to be the biggest and best yet with more than 900,000 visitors expected to attend the exhibition at the Singapor Expo Hall.

SITEX 2011 Expo Singapore


SITEX 2011 is the largest annual IT event in Singapore, introducing consumers to a range of highly innovative new technologies and products from more than 500 brands, including computer hardware, wireless applications, software solutions and digital products. However, SITEX 2011 is not just about the products it showcases – it’s also an all-encompassing learning platform for visitors to come and acquaint themselves with a range of new technologies, through a mix of fun activities and demonstrations of everything from software applications to electronic kid’s toys.

Consumers will also be able to take part in numerous contents and prize draws, including the SITEX 2011 “All I Want For Xmas” Prize Draw (S$2,000 cash prize) and the Ladies Go Tech Lucky Dip, which will see a bunch of “mystery prizes” given away to female shoppers over the course of the three-day event.

The exhibition also serves as Asia’s biggest platform for developers of infocomm products and services to build brand awareness and establish new business relationships with like-minded companies. SITEX 2011 offers developers a fantastic opportunity to introduce new products to the market, gauge reactions and meet their customers face to face. Sitex 2011 is organized and run by the Singapore infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF), a grouping which comprises a variety of corporate members, ranging from local start-up companies to multi-national corporations with offices in Singapore. The goal of SiTF is to promote emerging technologies in a wide range of technological fields, including Green IT, Wireless, Digital Media, Cloud Computing and Security and Governance.

SITEX 2011 Expo Singapore


SITEX 211 will be held at the Singapore EXPO Halls 4-6, from November 24-27. The Singapore EXPO is one of Southeast Asia’s largest exhibition and convention halls, capable of easily accommodating the estimated 850,000+ visitors expected to attend the three-day event. Admission is completely free for consumers, while exhibitors can contact the event organizers for more details on fees. Read More
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Microsoft and Mozilla have teamed up to create a new browsing option: A version of the popular Firefox browser will be available for download with Bing as the integrated search engine.

Mozilla announced the partnership in a blog post, describing the new browser as "a customized version of Firefox that sets Bing as the default search engine in the search box and AwesomeBar and makes Bing.com the default home page."

The Bing team, in a blog post, said they are "excited to make it even easier for members of the Mozilla Firefox community to use Bing." Members of the Mozilla Firefox community who do wish to use Bing can download it here, at firefoxwithbing.com

This isn't the first collaboration between Microsoft and Mozilla. In October 2010 Firefox 4 launched with new search bar options for users who preferred to search the web using an engine other than Google; Microsoft's Bing, a little over a year old at that point, was one of those options, along with Yahoo's search, Amazon product search, Wikipedia and eBay.

Though Bing-loving Firefox users had been able to download a Bing Add-On for Firefox to make the Microsoft product their default search engine, or reconfigure the default search engine via Firefox's configuration settings, this new, separate browser makes it much, much easier to use Bing as the default search on Firefox.

Bing was introduced by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer in July 2009, and ever since it has done nothing but lose $5.5 billion for the company, with some reports showing Bing now losing one billion dollars per quarter. Though Bing is the default search engine on BlackBerry phones, Windows Phones and on Microsoft's Internet Explorer (still the most used browser in the world by a huge margin even as its market share falls to competitors like Firefox and Google Chrome), it has still yet to make a dent in the search engine market; it sits at about 4 percent global usage, trailing behind Google, Yahoo and China's Baidu.




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starhub iphone 4s, coldplay, lifeproof, m1, m1 iphone 4s : 新电信今早开放预订iPhone4S 2小时内抢订一空

真的很夸张,还好我是很听话地在10am就守在电脑旁边,准备预订iPhone4S。

也没有出乎意料,Singtel的网站流量因为超出负荷,发生了很难登录、登记时有状况的情形。不过我也算时幸运了,成功预了约。也还好有Facebook,有人分享了直接进入预订的网页,才比较顺利。

接着在Facebook就看到一些预约时段满额、哪个机款被订完的消息。现在预约全部满额了,还有预先表达有兴趣订购的人订不到,现在一定很 dui …

现在的消费者也是真的不手软。64GB的机款不便宜leh,我真的下不了手,可是最先订完的竟然就是它!16GB 还是最后被抢完的。

看来,容量跟胃口一样,越来越大了。Read More
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Singtel has announced pricings and contract plans for Apple's new iPhone 4S, which will be available here on Oct 28.


The local telco will offer four plans to accompany the device which will come in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions.

singtel mobile, singtel shop, m1 iphone 4s, singtel iphone 4s, singtel iphone : The basic iFlexi Lite, which comes with a monthly subscription of $39.90, will see the iPhone 4S being priced between $498 and $798.

Users who sign the top-of-the-range iFlexi Premium plan, which has a $205 monthly tariff, can get the 16GB and 32GB variants for $0, while the 64GB will be priced at $108.

Two other plans - the iFlexi Value and iFlexi Plus which comes with monthly subscriptions of $59.90 and $99.90 respectively - will see the iPhone 4S priced between $0 and $538.

SingTel has organised a special launch event for the device at midnight on Oct 28 at the Suntec Convention Hall 402.

Interested customers can book an appointment online to pick up their iPhone 4S starting Oct 26.

Singtel is the second telco to announce its iPhone 4S plans, after M1 announced theirs. M1 will hold a midnight launch on Oct 28 as well, at its flagship Paragon store. Read More
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www.singtel.com, www.singtelshop.com/iphone, www.singtel.com.sg : Singapore Telecommunications Limited​ (SingTel) today announced it will offer iPhone 4S to customers in Singapore on October 28. iPhone 4S will be available starting at $0 for the 16GB model, $0 for the 32GB model and $108 for the 64GB model from SingTel retail stores and online at www.singtelshop.com/iphone.

“SingTel is thrilled to bring iPhone 4S and its amazing new capabilities to Singapore,” said Mr. Yuen Kuan Moon, executive vice president, Digital Consumer, SingTel. “With our award-winning network and plans that offer compelling value and flexibility, our customers will be able to make the most of the superb features of iPhone4S.”

SingTel has organized a special launch event for iPhone 4S on Friday, October 28 at Suntec Convention Hall 402 from 12:01am to 10:00pm. Beginning October 26, customers may book an appointment online to pick up their iPhone 4S on October 28. SingTel customers will soon be able to pre-order iPhone 4S online and enjoy free delivery beginning October 28. Read More
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singtel shop, singtel iphone 4s, singtel singapore, singtel, m1 iphone 4s: The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) has appointed a consortium to develop and deploy an interoperable NFC infrastructure and mobile payments system throughout Singapore.

Expected to launch mid-2012, the service will enable Singapore residents to use their NFC-enabled phones to make contactless purchases at retail locations as well as in taxis. Eventually, the service will be expanded to incorporate transit ticketing, mobile couponing, loyalty, NFC-enabled advertising and other value-added services.

Consortium members include Citibank, DBS Bank; mobile operators M1, SingTel and StarHub; payment service provider EZ-Link and Gemalto will provide its Trusted Services Manager.

In this collaboration, Gemalto will develop and operate the TTP infrastructure. DBS, EZ-Link and Citibank will offer a range of their credit and debit cards to be issued over-the-air through Gemalto and stored on the secure chips in their customers’ NFC-enabled mobile phones for contactless payments. The services will be launched progressively across all three mobile operators - M1, SingTel and StarHub - starting next year.

According to IDA, NFC payments will be available at more than 20,000 retail points already accepting MasterCard and Visa contactless cards, as well as Singapore’s CEPAS payments standard. Businesses can also use NFC-enabled digital signs located at more than 600 locations in major shopping malls and office buildings throughout Singapore.

IDA and the seven companies are investing a total of $31.5 million (US) through the Call-for-Collaboration (CFC) to deploy the TTP infrastructure and more than ten NFC mobile payment and value-added services by 2014. The services will be rolled out progressively, with at least three NFC mobile payment services available from mid-2012, says IDA.

In addition to the consortium, IDA is encouraging other payment and value-added service providers to use the infrastructure to deploy their own NFC mobile services, thereby creating a true NFC ecosystem. Read More
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singtel iphone 4s, iphone 4s singtel, starhub iphone 4s price, m1 iphone 4s, singtel mobile: SingTel announced their launch prices for Apple’s iPhone 4S, StarHub has released theirs. They will start the retail of iPhone 4S at 35 selected outlets across Singapore from 10am on Oct 28 and a midnight launch will be held on Oct 28 at the Plaza Singapura shop for invited customers only.

SingTel has said they will announce retail sales at a later date.

Here’s how the prices for the iPhone 4S look across all telcos. Read More

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singtel iphone 4s, singtel iphone 4s preorder, singtel shop, m1 iphone 4s pre order, singtel : The Straits Times reported that SingTel's online appointment process was delayed for nearly 20 minutes. Its servers were down until 10.19am, presumably due to high traffic volume.

The report said users who tried to access the website were shown different error messages.

Users said they also received a message to call SingTel's helpline at 1688. Ms Chew Siew Theng said on Facebook that even though the website directed her to the helpline the line was so busy that she couldn't call in

Hundreds of people who did not manage to get an appointment expressed their displeasure on SingTel's Facebook page.

CK Ng posted on SingTel's Facebook: 'Dear SingTel, did the pre-registration of interest not give you an idea of the expected load? Why then did your appointment booking site fail to handle the load of people coming in to register?'

At 2pm, SingTel opened another avenue for customers. It announced on its Facebook page that it was taking pre-orders for the iPhone 4S at its online shop. However the website was quickly flooded with requests as well. At 3.02pm, it announced that the online shop was experiencing high traffic volume and asked users 'to try again in a moment'.

Those who had earlier expressed interest in an iPhone 4S from SingTel had the option to register for an appointment betweeen Oct 28 to 30 to buy the gadget during SingTel's iPhone 4S launch. Read More
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SINGAPORE: You may be able to pay for your purchases by "tapping" your mobile phone at more than 20,000 retail points and taxis by mid-2012.


This is made possible through a technology called Near Field Communication (NFC).

It uses the concept of a contactless card, such as EZ-Link cards but a mobile phone in this instance, opening up a wider range of options.

For example, users may tap their phones against an NFC-enabled menu to place an order at a restaurant.

They may also tap their phones against a movie poster to buy movie tickets.

This service is made possible through a consortium which was set up after the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) of Singapore made a Call-for-Collaboration with industry players to set up a nationwide NFC infrastructure in 2010.

IDA decided to award the Call-for-Collaboration to a consortium comprising seven companies.

The companies include the three mobile operators - M1, SingTel and StarHub - and payment service providers Citibank, DBS and EZ-Link as well as Gemalto, a digital security company which serves as a neutral third party linking up the payment service providers to the telcos.

IDA and the seven companies will invest S$40 million on the NFC infrastructure to reach out to all mobile subscribers in Singapore.

Such a model will allow service providers to reach as many consumers as possible, which benefits both the service providers and consumers.

Mr Tan Eng Pheng, who is senior director of the industry cluster group at IDA, said: "Through the interoperability model, it will allow the service providers to reach as many mobile operators as possible,without the need to individually establish technical connections, separate business agreements and keep having them updated.

"We feel this will help the service provider to improve its time to market and reduce its barrier in terms of having to invest efforts and resources in knowing the details on how to establish technical connections with different mobile operators."

This means consumers will also get access to new services more quickly, especially with the IDA hoping to get more banks and service providers on board.

DBS' senior vice-president and head of cards and unsecured loans Ms Ooi Huey Tyng, said: "We observed that contactless transactions has already increased in the past one year by 20 per cent. And we believe that will quadruple in the next three years with the mass adoption."

Consumers will need an NFC-enabled phone to pay wirelessly. This includes selected models from Nokia, Samsung and Blackberry.

Phones which are not NFC-enabled, such as Apple's iPhone, may need to be installed with a bridging device to enjoy these services.

Merchants which already accept contactless payment cards will be able to offer the service.

Those that currently accept contactless payment cards from MasterCard, Visa or CEPAS will be able to use the same device to accept such payment.

IDA also said eventually more banks and card issuers are expected to connect to the infrastructure, allowing consumers to choose from a wider variety of payment options.

Authorities said much care will be put into data security, to protect consumers who lose their phones.

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iPhone Lite S$370 - iPhone Extreme S$70 - iPhone Max S$0. For the iPhone 4S 64GB - iPhone Value S$770 - iPhone Lite S$510 - iPhone Extreme S$210 - iPhone Max S$115. M1 iPhone 4S Price Plan No news of any price plans from ...

All three telecommunication companies in Singapore will be launching Apple's new iPhone 4S on Oct 28 at midnight.

M1, who was the first telco to announce its pricing plans, will launch the smartphone at its Paragon flagship store.


Two other telcos - Starhub and SingTel - will be launching the iPhone 4S at Plaza Singapura and Suntec Convention Hall 402 respectively.Starhub's midnight launch is open to invited customers only. The public can purchase the phone at 35 selected outlets across Singapore from 10am onwards, said senior manager of corporate communications Cassie Fong.

M1 will start selling the iPhone 4S from 7am the same day at Bugis Junction, Change Alley, IMM, Tampines, Plaza Singapura and Westmall, as well as at selected exclusive dealer shops at Ang Mo Kio Hub, Sun Plaza, Jurong Point and Toa Payoh Blk 190.

It will also be available online at m1shop.com.sg.

SingTel, who just released its pricing plans today, announced that its customers can book an appointment online to pick up their iPhone 4S starting Oct 26.

SingTel's basic plan - the iFlexi lite - which comes with a monthly subscription of $39.90, will see the iPhone 4S being priced between $498 and $798.

iPhone 4S prices at M1 will start at $505 for the 16GB model, $630 for the 32GB model and $770 for the 64GB model.

Customers can select from a range of four iPhone tariff plans, with monthly subscriptions starting from $36. Read More
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singtel shop, iphone 4s singtel, m1, singtel, singtel iphone: The Apple iPhone 4S will be available in Singapore on 28 October, and local mobile operator SingTel has revealed the price plans for the highly anticipated smartphone. The iPhone 4S will be available starting at S$0 for the 16GB and 32GB models, and S$108 for the 64GB model.

The wait is over, for SingTel mobile users. If you are thinking of getting the Apple iPhone 4S, the mobile operator has anounced that it will retail the phone on 28 October with prices starting at S$0 for 16GB and 32GB models, S$108 for the 64GB model from SingTel retail stores and online at www.singtelshop.com/iphone.


iPhone Plans
iFlexi Lite
iFlexi Value
iFlexi Plus
iFlexi Premium
Monthly Subscription
S$39.90
S$59.90
S$99.90
S$205
Local calls
100
200
500
2,000
Local SMS
550
650
700
2,000
Data (Up to 14.4Mbps)
12GB
12GB
12GB

30GB
iPhone 4S 16GB
S$498
S$248
S$0
S$0
iPhone 4S 32GB
S$668
S$368
S$98
S$0
iPhone 4S 64GB
S$798
S$538
S$208
S$108
iPhone 4 8GB
S$400
S$120
S$0
S$0

SingTel will also be organizing a special launch event for iPhone 4S this Friday, 28 October at Suntec Convention Hall 402 from 12:01am to 10:00pm. Beginning 26 October, customers may book an appointment online to pick up their iPhone 4S on 28 October. SingTel customers will also be able to pre-order iPhone 4S online and enjoy free delivery beginning 28 October. Read More
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In an announcement Tuesday, the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) said it has appointed a consortium to develop NFC infrastructure and mobile wallet services, following a call-for-collaboration (CFC) exercise.

The consortium comprises Gemalto, which will build and operate the infrastructure; Citibank; DBS Bank; contactless payment company EZ-Link; SingTel; M1; and StarHub. Together with IDA, they will invest S$40 million (US$31.5 million) to deploy the backbone and over 10 NFC mobile payment and value-added services.

According to IDA, DBS, EZ-Link and Citibank will enable a wide range of their credit, debit and stored value cards to be issued over-the-air through Gemalto's infrastructure. These payment products will be stored on secure chips in NFC-enabled mobile phones, so that consumers can use them to make purchases at NFC-ready points.

NFC-enabled phones refer to handsets that have built-in NFC chips or non-NFC capable phones equipped with a bridging device, which can be purchased from mobile operators.

Businesses can tap NFC
As for merchants, they would need to ensure their payment terminals are able to accept Visa or Mastercard payment, or support Singapore's Cepas standard, said IDA. They can also work with point-of-sale terminal providers to develop NFC-based features such as customer reward and loyalty redemption services, it added.

Gemalto will also work with service providers to deploy NFC mobile value-added services such as interactive digital signage advertising, mobile coupons and mobile ticketing that users can interact with or download, the ICT regulator said.

In a separate statement Tuesday, SingTel's vice president of consumer products Chan Yim Leng noted that enterprises can adopt NFC technology for automated employee identity validation too, thereby removing the need for staff access or punch cards.

The executive of Singapore's largest mobile operator added that it is looking to adapt its mobile apps to the NFC environment, citing its ILoveDeals location-based shopping app and deF!ND mobile digital concierge app as two examples. Read More
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SingTel on Tuesday announced pricing plans for Apple's iPhone 4S, which will be on sale here from Oct 28. The iPhone 4S costs S$0 to S$798, depending on the plan.

SingTel customers may book an appointment from Oct 26 onwards to pick up their iPhone 4S, at a specially-organised launch event at Suntec Convention Hall 402 from 12.01am to 10pm on Friday, Oct 28.



Price Plans from Singtel:
For the iPhone 4S 16GB
- iFlexi Lite S$498
- iFlexi Value S$248
- iFlexi Plus S$0
- iFlexi Premium S$0

For the iPhone 4S 32GB
- iFlexi Lite S$668
- iFlexi Value S$368
- iFlexi Plus S$98
- iFlexi Premium S$0

For the iPhone 4S 64GB
- iFlexi Lite S$798
- iFlexi Value S$538
- iFlexi Plus S$208
- iFlexi Premium S$108


For M1 iPhone 4S Price Plans:
For the iPhone 4S 16GB
- iPhone Value S$505
- iPhone Lite S$235
- iPhone Extreme S$0
- iPhone Max S$0

For the iPhone 4S 32GB
- iPhone Value S$630
- iPhone Lite S$370
- iPhone Extreme S$70
- iPhone Max S$0

For the iPhone 4S 64GB
- iPhone Value S$770
- iPhone Lite S$510
- iPhone Extreme S$210
- iPhone Max S$115 
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SingTel might offer you 50 more SMS, but the prices are generally higher. You'll have to pay $39.90 every month, $32 more than M1 for the 32GB iPhone 4S, and $28 more for the 64GB version. If you don't mind paying up to $205 every month, ...

The iPhone 4S might have disappointed many fans, and validated others of their move to Android, but it’s still a highly awaited smartphone to many people.

As the local launch dates draws near, both SingTel and M1 have already unveiled their plans and pricing for the new iPhone. StarHub, on the other hand, is keeping mum over its plans for the device, and already some fans are speculating whether the green telco has failed to secure an agreement with Apple in time for the launch.

But let’s work with the numbers we already have. Based on the cheapest plan from both SingTel and M1, the new iPhone will cost you anywhere from $498 to $798. M1 offers a lower monthly subscription and lower iPhone prices (with the exception of the 16GB version), but bundles 50 less SMS than SingTel.


SingTel might offer you 50 more SMS, but the prices are generally higher. You’ll have to pay $39.90 every month, $32 more than M1 for the 32GB iPhone 4S, and $28 more for the 64GB version. If you don’t mind paying up to $205 every month, then you can get the 16GB and 32GB iPhone 4S for free from both telcos, with the 64GB still commanding at least $108.

M1 seems to be the clear winner here, with unlimited phone calls and unlimited data bundles for $198. SingTel, on the other hand, asks for $205 per month but restricts you to 2,000 minutes of calls and 30GB of data. Read More
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