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Singtel welcomes F1 to Singapore with enhanced and immersive experiences across the island for locals and visitors
- Singtel is the official network partner of Grand Prix Season Singapore 2022 (GPSS)
- Applies world’s first network slicing technology to CAST app, for seamless streaming of race
- Powers 5G digital experiences at Orchard Road, Clarke Quay and the heartlands
- Launches Singtel Prepaid 5G $50 and $30 hi!Tourist SIM card for visitors
Singapore, 27 September 2022 – Singtel today announced that it is the official network partner of GPSS 2022, powering the experiences and festivities along Orchard Road and Clarke Quay with 5G. With nationwide 5G coverage, F1 race spectators, visitors to the various MICE events coinciding with the race, locals and tourists alike will be able to experience the high-speed connectivity and ultra-low latency of Singtel’s 5G network from anywhere on the island.
The first country to be fully covered by standalone 5G network, Singtel is taking the 5G experience to the next level at the GPSS 2022 and F1. In a world’s first, Singtel will be applying the most advanced form of network slicing technology[1] to support its digital app marketplace, CAST. With Sports Plus on Singtel CAST, race fans will be able to catch the entire high-velocity night race from wherever they are, even around the high traffic areas of the circuit, where over 250,000 spectators are expected, due to the dedicated capacity being allocated to the service.
“We’re extremely excited and honoured to be the official network partner for the upcoming Grand Prix season. This is also why we raced to complete our nationwide standalone 5G coverage in July, 3 years ahead of schedule, in time for Singapore’s National Day and now F1. “
Anna Yip,
Chief Executive Officer,
Consumer, Singtel
Ms Anna Yip, CEO of Consumer Singapore, Singtel, said, “We’re extremely excited and honoured to be the official network partner for the upcoming Grand Prix season. This is also why we raced to complete our nationwide standalone 5G coverage in July, 3 years ahead of schedule, in time for Singapore’s National Day and now F1. As the first major international event held here since travel restrictions lifted, this race is significant as it marks Singapore’s comeback and demonstrates the potential of 5G to drive innovation and unlock new digital use cases that can help boost the nation’s recovery. Our CAST app gives race fans full visibility of the track action by enabling high-definition content streaming while locals and tourists can enjoy other digital experiences from making video calls, augmented reality gaming and more with 5G – bringing greater fun to the festivities.”
With Sports Plus on Singtel CAST, at S$9.90 for the week, customers can also enjoy the race on their 5G mobile devices which will offer an enhanced lag-free, high-speed streaming experience. To find out more about CAST.sg and Sports Plus, visit cast.singtel.com.
Immersive experiences beyond the track
In addition to having the fastest and most extensive 5G network in Singapore, delivering 5G speeds of up to 1.2Gbps, and spanning more than 1,300 outdoor and 400 in-building locations, as well as underground, Singtel is bringing more 5G experiences beyond the Marina Bay area.
- The Singtel 5G Experience booth, open daily from 11am to 10pm in front of Ngee Ann City from 23 September to 2 October, will include an immersive 3D augmented reality race simulator that enables users to feel like their favourite F1 drivers, showcasing the high-speed, ultra-low latency advantages of 5G. The first 100 visitors to the booth who share a photo of their experience on their social platforms with the hashtag #Singtel5GEverywhere stand to walk away with exclusive 5G merchandise.
- The Singtel 5G network will also be powering the live broadcasts from the Mediacorp roadshow, for the first time, on Orchard Road via 5G SIM cards instead of local area network cables or WiFi, ensuring smooth, ultra-low latency transmission of their content. Visitors can catch their favourite Mediacorp DJs and artistes such as Justin Ang, Vernetta Lopez, Dennis Chew, Qi Yuwu and many more, hosting games and giving away premiums on site or via their online radio app.
- Over at *SCAPE, Singtel 5G will be powering the Teleios Next-Gen Racing Simulators which feature actual training scenarios used by F1 drivers for users to try their hand at.
Singtel customers can also enjoy exclusive perks at the precinct activations, such as:
- Up to 15% discount off sustainability workshops held at *SCAPE, including guided workshops on figurine making and slime making
- 10% off the total bill at the Auchentoshan Whisky Art Installation booth by Beam Suntory booth at Orchard Road, Outside Mandarin Gallery
- Free Peroni Nastro Azzuro or Peroni Nastro Azzuro 0% for the first 100 Singtel customers at the Peroni activation at Clarke Quay
To find out more about the Singtel 5G Experience at GPSS 2022 precinct activations, visit singtel.com/5G/GPSS.
- In the heartlands, race fans can also enjoy an ultra-responsive and lag-free gaming experience that emulates the hyper-realistic conditions F1 drivers face via the #SingaporeGP Roving Truck. Equipped with Singtel 5G, the first-of-its-kind truck in Singapore is equipped with high-definition digital screens on both sides and has been broadcasting some F1 races from this season since July. The truck will be at One Kampong Glam on 27 and 28 September, from 4pm to 10pm.
5G connectivity for tourists
To support the high number of tourists keen to experience the GPSS at its best, Singtel is launching the Singtel Prepaid 5G $50 and $30 hi!Tourist SIM card, which comes with up to 120GB of 5G data, unlimited local talk time and SMS, 90 minutes of international minutes, and up to 5GB of data roam to popular destinations.
Tourists can also look forward to SIM cards with popular Singapore landmarks and race car images printed on them as well as an exclusive race car thumb drive that has been developed to commemorate the F1 season.
The prepaid SIMs are available at the Travelex Foreign Currency Exchange, Changi Recommends, and Cheers at Singapore Changi Airport, as well as at any Singtel Shop. Customers may also pre-order the cards online via Singtel, KKday, Traveloka and Trip.com, and pick them up at the airport or any Singtel Shop
For more information about 5G Singtel’s hi!Tourist SIM cards, visit singtel.com/hitourist and on Singtel’s 5G offerings, visit singtel.com/5G.
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[1] Ericsson’s World’s First 5G Dynamic Radio Resource Partitioning
StarHub Brings Cinematic Experiences to Homes with TV+ Pro Box
Singapore, 19 September 2022 – StarHub today announced TV+ Pro, its latest set-top box with integrated soundbar designed to captivate audiences with the most immersive TV experience delivered in Dolby Atmos® and Dolby Vision®, with audio tuning by Bang & Olufsen. With TV+ Pro, consumers will be able to enjoy rich and authentic sounds matched with stunning images that effortlessly converts living spaces into enchanting home cinemas.
Available from tomorrow, new and existing StarHub TV+ customers can enjoy their favourite TV+ content on TV+ Pro at only $14.90 monthly. Signing up for TV+ Pro is completely contract-free, giving customers the flexibility of elevating their home entertainment setups to host any social events or gatherings. At launch, TV+ Pro can be delivered to customers’ homes at no extra cost. Self pick-up option is also available to customers at select StarHub shops – Plaza Singapura, NEX, Tampines, and Jurong Point.
“We are reimagining home entertainment as we bring the full cinema experience to the comfort of customers’ homes,” said said Yann Courqueux, Vice President of Home Product, StarHub “We are thrilled to deliver the best TV experience to StarHub customers with TV+ Pro, working with partners such as Dolby and Bang & Olusfen, for their renowned video and audio technologies. Offering unmatched immersion, TV+ Pro enables customers to enjoy their favourite content such as Premier League games on a whole-new level, soaking in the thrilling atmosphere of live matches without stepping out the door.”
“We are excited to be working with StarHub on the TV+ Pro set-top box,” said Ashim Mathur, Senior Regional Director, Japan and Emerging Markets, Dolby Laboratories. “Powered by Dolby Atmos, StarHub TV+ Pro doubles as a soundbar, allowing consumers to enjoy the latest shows and movies in Dolby Atmos. Equipped with Dolby Vision, consumers’ entertainment comes alive with ultra-vivid colours and incredible brightness and contrast when paired with a Dolby Vision-enabled TV. The combined Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision experience in StarHub TV+ Pro will allow StarHub subscribers to experience their favourite content as the creators originally intended. With a large and constantly growing library of movie titles available, alongside live content, consumers in Singapore can instantly access them in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos through StarHub TV+ Pro.”
Duncan McCue, Vice President, Brand Partnering & Licensing, Bang & Olufsen said, “StarHub TV+ Pro has been expertly tuned by our sound engineers. Furthermore, we have worked closely with StarHub’s suppliers to develop the audio architecture of the StarHub TV+ Pro. The result is a product that delivers a beautiful acoustic experience, enabling users to make the most of their favourite content”
Running on the latest Operator Tier version of Android TV 11, the plug-and-play StarHub TV+ Pro Box is compatible with any wireless broadband connection. Supporting Ultra HD content (4K) and Chromecast built-in, the box is the best fit for TV viewing, preloaded with popular streaming apps such as Disney+, Netflix, Viu, and more. Other features available on the StarHub TV+ Pro box include access to the Google Play store and Google Assistant, which allows customers to navigate seamlessly between live channels, VODs, and OTT services with voice control.
For more information about StarHub TV+ Pro, please visit www.starhub.com/tvplus-pro.
Media Statement – StarHub Will Offer All-New iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
Singapore, 9 September 2022 – StarHub will offer the most advanced iPhone lineup ever with iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, with groundbreaking technology and performance, and the second generation of AirPods Pro, the most advanced AirPods yet. Customers will be able to pre-order the iPhone models today, with availability for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max beginning 16 September, and 7 October for iPhone 14 Plus. For more information, please visit www.starhub.com/iphone.
M1 to Offer All-New iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
SINGAPORE, 9 SEPTEMBER 2022 – M1 will offer the most advanced iPhone lineup ever with iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, all with a durable and sophisticated design, True 5G, impressive camera upgrades, and vital new safety capabilities.
Customers will be able to pre-order all iPhone models beginning 9 September, 8.00pm, with availability for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max beginning 16 September, 8.00am, and 7 October, 8.00am, for iPhone 14 Plus.
Bringing out the best of M1’s True 5G network, our Bespoke Contract and Bespoke Flexi plans are now enabled with TRUE 5G. All M1 customers who sign up or re-contract on these plans will be able to enjoy 5G speed as well as a fuss-free, complimentary upgrade to the 5G SIM.
For complete pricing and availability details, please visit www.m1.com.sg/iphone.
Singtel to collaborate with Intel to launch a 5G multi-access edge compute incubator
Enabling enteprises to develop 5G use cases, drive innovation and accelerate digital transformation
Singapore, 9 September 2022 – Singtel today announced its collaboration with Intel to establish a 5G Multi-access Edge Compute (MEC) incubator that will enable enterprises to adopt 5G seamlessly, deploy applications that need low latency processing at the edge, drive innovation and accelerate their digital transformation.
“Singtel’s 5G network and Paragon MEC platform are transforming operations in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, smart logistics, healthcare, retail, transportation and urban planning. With Intel, we’re collectively bringing together our best of breed knowledge, expertise, assets and ecosystem to help address business needs, improve operational efficiencies, unlock new opportunities and advance in a 5G world “
Bill Chang,
Chief Executive Officer,
Group Enterprise and Regional Data Centre Business, Singtel
Mr Bill Chang, Chief Executive Officer, Group Enterprise and Regional Data Centre Business, Singtel, said, “Singtel’s 5G network and Paragon MEC platform are transforming operations in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, smart logistics, healthcare, retail, transportation and urban planning. With Intel, we’re collectively bringing together our best of breed knowledge, expertise, assets and ecosystem to help address business needs, improve operational efficiencies, unlock new opportunities and advance in a 5G world.”
The incubator will be powered by Intel’s 4th Gen Xeon Scalable processors and Intel Data Center GPU, codenamed Ponte Vecchio and supported by Singtel’s Paragon, a one-stop orchestration platform for 5G edge computing and cloud services, which will simplify the adoption of these 5G services for enterprises. The collaboration will focus on developing the application and ecosystems to deliver transformational enterprise and consumer use cases like high-definition content delivery, cloud gaming, video analytics, virtual-augmented-mixed reality and metaverse.
Mr Christoph Schell, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Intel said, “As enterprises navigate a significant digital transformation, technologies like 5G, edge, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud play a key role in helping to deliver new use cases. Our collaboration with Singtel will help accelerate use of these technologies to solve real business challenges, by utilising our unique combination of hardware and software spanning Xeon, GPUs, Smart Edge, OpenVINO and more, and also a broad portfolio of ecosystem innovations.“
Enterprises can tap into Singtel and Intel’s ecosystem to deliver their 5G use cases, including ready-to-deploy applications for rapid trials and proof of concepts for research and development. One of the first successful trials on the platform is a content delivery solution. Other ongoing trials include a video analytics AI solution in collaboration with Axis Communications, a mixed reality usage solution for realtime workspace collaboration with HTC, and energy-saving technology developed by Quanta that enables a more sustainable MEC platform for enterprises. See Annex A for details on the trials.
Singtel and Intel jointly welcome solution providers who have cutting-edge 5G applications to join the programme and the incubator for rapid trials and pilots. As more solution providers join the ecosystem, enterprises will have access to a greater range of capabilities and solutions to hone their operations.
Solution providers that are keen to onboard their applications to the ecosystem and execute joint trialswith enterprises, can contact Singtel at s-5gtrials@singtel.com.
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ANNEX A – Ecosystem use cases developed in collaboration with Singtel and Intel
- One of the first solutions to be trialled was an accelerated content delivery solution. Initial trials have shown a significant reduction in the time needed to load videos – by up to 46 percent on 5G Edge MEC compared to 4G with public cloud. Customers who operate Digital Twin technology stand to benefit from this solution which enables higher video resolution and increases the accuracy of real-time video analytics for mission critical use-cases. The solution, soon to be launched commercially, also enables enterprises to identify potential use cases in areas like mixed reality, cloud gaming, metaverse.
- Video analytics AI solution, Ipsotek’s VISuite AI software converts video data into actionable intelligence to optimise real-time situational awareness and enables users to efficiently manage automatically generated alarms in real-time for enhanced safety at their worksites. Leveraging Singtel’s 5G Network and Paragon, Intel Xeon platforms for Edge, and Axis analytics, VISuite AI has the ability to detect workers at risk and differentiate between objects and humans, including if they are not donned in the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment.
- With HTC’s integrated mixed reality solution and private network, Singtel’s 5G Network and Paragon, the companies developed a 5G real-time mixed reality solution that integrates 5G, virtual reality and 3D visualisation. This offers a highly efficient way of collaborating with real-time data streaming, visualisation, review and validation to support different verticals for real-time workspace collaboration. HTC also offers Private Network solutions powered by Intel FlexRAN.
- With the escalating demand for high-performance computing capabilities from cloud to edge, it is essential to deploy energy-saving technologies to remain sustainable. Quanta worked with Intel to develop QCT’s liquid cooling solution that can optimise performance, lowering the CPU temperature by 11.8 C and enhance power savings. It is now being trialed at Singtel Edge sites, with the aim of enabling a more sustainable edge compute solution for enterprises.
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Singtel TV expands entertainment line-up with HBO
Customers to enjoy one-month free preview in February
31 January 2019, Singapore – Brace yourselves for ice and fire – HBO’s global hit series Game of Thrones is coming to Singtel. From tomorrow, HBO Asia’s six channels will be available on Singtel TV and its companion mobile app, Singtel TV GO. To celebrate the launch, all six HBO* channels will be available on free preview for all Singtel TV customers from 1 to 28 February 2019.
HBO GO, HBO Asia’s streaming service, will be available from 15 March through CAST, Singtel’s video app for mobile and smart TV sets.
“We’re thrilled to welcome HBO to our entertainment line-up and we’re pleased to offer our customers a month-long free preview just in time for the Lunar New Year holidays. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our efforts to offer the best and most comprehensive range of content in Singapore, which is accessible across mobile, broadband and TV. We know that many of our customers are looking forward to the final season of Game of Thrones which premieres in April and I am equally excited to learn the fate of the Iron Throne!” said Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, CEO, Consumer Singapore, Singtel.
With the introduction of HBO, Singtel TV continues to expand its content offerings following the addition of eight channels in 2018. These include Discovery Networks’ trio of lifestyle channels and the launch of its second in-house Asian entertainment channel, e-Le.
Along with the final chapter of Game of Thrones, customers can look forward to enjoying HBO’s most popular shows including Westworld and True Detective.
“We are delighted to launch all six of our HBO branded channels and our On-Demand service on Singtel TV, from Hollywood blockbusters and critically-acclaimed HBO Original series on HBO, to action-packed movies and series on CINEMAX and Asian stories on RED BY HBO,” said Mr Jonathan Spink, CEO of HBO Asia. “With this new partnership with Singtel, more subscribers in Singapore will now have access to the best Hollywood movies and award-winning HBO Original content from Asia and the U.S.”
Following the free preview, HBO Pak – which includes the six HBO Asia channels and HBO On Demand (yellow button on the Singtel TV remote control) on Singtel TV, and HBO GO – will be available as an add-on pack at $13.98 monthly. Singtel TV customers can sign up for the HBO Pak from 1 March on Singtel.com/TV or call 1609.
Singtel customers wishing to sign up only for HBO GO at the same price of $13.98 monthly can look out for updates on Singtel.com/CAST.
*Please see the Annexe for details of the six HBO channels.
Annexe
HBO Pak:
HBO HD (Singtel TV CH 420)
Home to the biggest and latest Hollywood blockbusters and award-winning HBO Originals, HBO is a 24-hour commercial-free premium programming subscription service for movie lovers. HBO brings the best of Hollywood first to Asia through exclusive output licensing deals with four major Hollywood studios – Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios and Warner Bros. In addition to the proprietary and award-winning HBO Original programs that are produced exclusively for HBO viewers, HBO’s extensive content also includes movies from The Walt Disney Studios and a large number of major independent studios.
HBO SIGNATURE (HD) (Singtel TV CH 421)
HBO SIGNATURE is a 24-hour commercial-free premium programming subscription service that is home to award-winning HBO Originals, movie specials and showcases, with distinct, thought-provoking programming for discerning viewers.
HBO FAMILY (HD) (Singtel TV CH 422)
HBO FAMILY is a 24-hour commercial-free premium programming subscription service featuring wholesome movies that families can enjoy together. Devoted to a family-friendly viewing environment, HBO FAMILY offers fun-filled, light-hearted entertainment to viewers of all age groups.
HBO HITS (HD) (Singtel TV CH 423)
HBO HITS delivers a one-of-a-kind experience that will thrill any hardcore movie fan – a commercial-free premium programming subscription service dedicated to blockbuster hits 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on a unique viewer-friendly schedule to suit the hectic lifestyle of today’s busy movie fan.
CINEMAX (HD) (Singtel TV CH 424)
CINEMAX® is a male-skewed 24-hour commercial-free premium programming subscription service that packs entertainment with a bold, honest and unapologetic attitude. Offering non-stop action, suspense, comedy and science-fiction movies and series, CINEMAX keeps viewers on the edge with non-stop adrenaline and heart-pumping entertainment.
RED BY HBO (HD) (Singtel TV CH 425)
RED BY HBO is a young and dynamic Asian movie channel powered by one of the world’s most prestigious channels – HBO. Home to internationally acclaimed, award-winning and popular movies and series from the region, RED BY HBO features local stories from Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea and Greater China, as well as HBO Asia Originals.
HBO ON DEMAND (yellow button on Singtel TV remote control)
The first Hollywood subscription movie on demand service to launch in Asia, HBO ON DEMAND is a subscription video on demand service that offers subscribers the flexibility and convenience of watching what they want, when they want to. A catch-up service complementary to HBO Asia’s linear channels, viewers can enjoy complete control and unlimited viewing of their favorite Hollywood blockbuster movies, critically acclaimed series and HBO Original Productions on HBO ON DEMAND.
HBO GO (through Singtel CAST)
HBO GO is an internet-based service that allows HBO/HBO GO subscribers to enjoy exclusive HBO Originals – series, HBO movies, documentaries and Hollywood blockbusters, over PCs, MACs, iOS/Android mobile and tablet devices, anytime, anywhere.
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Singtel, Ericsson and Singapore Polytechnic open Singapore’s first live 5G facility
5G Garage to incubate, develop and trial 5G solutions for enterprises
Singapore, 17 January, 2019 – Singtel, Ericsson and Singapore Polytechnic (SP) today opened the country’s first live 5G facility at SP’s Dover Road campus. The facility, named 5G Garage, is connected to Singtel’s latest pilot 5G network located at Ayer Rajah and runs on 3.5GHz trial spectrum granted by the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA).
Conceptualised by Singtel and Ericsson, 5G Garage will serve as a training centre, test bed and ideation lab to develop Singapore’s 5G ecosystem and drive the adoption of 5G by enterprises in their digital transformations.
According to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report, 5G is slated to be the fastest generation of cellular technology to be rolled out on a global scale. With ultra-fast connectivity speeds and low latency rates, 5G is set to transform industries such as transportation, logistics, healthcare and manufacturing, and enable a future of smart cities, autonomous vehicles and Artificial Intelligence.
The first-of-its-kind 5G collaboration between enterprise, industry and an institute of higher learning in Singapore, 5G Garage was officially launched at SP’s Engineering Show 2019. The three parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) encompassing the following strategic objectives:
• Build and operate a 5G facility where enterprises can develop and test 5G solutions
• Co-develop 5G solutions relevant to industries such as transportation, logistics, healthcare and manufacturing
• Develop and deliver 5G wireless technology curriculum for the SP’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Develop 5G capabilities of our workforce
Mr Mark Chong, Group Chief Technology Officer, Singtel, said, “Singtel is pleased to partner Ericsson and SP on our 5G Garage initiative. As Singapore advances its digital economy and becomes a Smart Nation, the benefits of 5G will first be seen in enterprises, especially in their digital transformation when they integrate technology into their processes, services and products. With 5G standards largely established, now is an opportune time for SMEs and enterprises to join us in shaping our 5G future.”
Mr Martin Wiktorin, Country Manager Singapore, Brunei and the Philippines, Ericsson, states: “5G has the potential to transform industries and bring enhanced mobile broadband experience for consumers. At Ericsson, we are already collaborating globally with 42 operators, 45 institutes and 31 industry partners, to create a thriving 5G ecosystem. We are delighted to partner Singtel and Singapore Polytechnic towards the setting up of the 5G Garage, which we hope will stimulate SP students to come up with new 5G use cases.”
As part of the collaboration, around 250 final-year students from the Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Diploma in Computer Engineering will learn about 5G wireless technology and how to harness and apply it as part of their coursework. There will also be technology transfer from Singtel and Ericsson 5G experts to SP staff and students, through train-the-trainers, technical content sharing and advice on industry applications. Additionally, SP students in the Singtel Engineering Cadet Scholarship Programme will also have the opportunity to take up internships in the 5G Garage and develop solutions for real-life challenges.
Mr Soh Wai Wah, Singapore Polytechnic’s Principal and CEO, said, “This collaboration reflects our strong industry partnership, which is key to keeping our student learning relevant and updated. This latest collaboration will equip our students with skills in the latest technologies and nurture them to innovate and create solutions for the world.”
Three SP Engineering student projects – SP Secure drone system, SP Driverless and Electrifying Car, and Pipe Climbing Robot were selected for 5G development. They were featured during the 5G Garage opening event, with students presenting their projects to over 100 guests.
Local SME partners, Cloudzen and H3Dynamics, also showcased their innovations enhanced with 5G connectivity. Cloudzen demonstrated how their Cloud-based Entertainment Platform can deliver a seamless gaming experience and H3Dynamics performed real-time video analytics on a drone flight in a building façade and security surveillance use case.
5G Garage is the latest project in Singtel and Ericsson’s 5G Centre of Excellence programme which focuses on upgrading of employees’ skills, technology demonstrations, live field trials and collaborations with educational institutions. Last November, Singtel and Ericsson made Singapore’s first 5G data call over their 5G pilot network at one-north.
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MWC 2016: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge 4G+ and S7 4G+.
Samsung Electronics announced Galaxy S7 edge and S7 at the recent Mobile World Congress 2016, successor to S6 edge and S6. Biggest improvement comes from the camera department, it is now equipped with a Dual Pixel 12MP sensor with a larger 1.4µm and f1.7 lens allows more light to be captured. IP68 certification comes in handy against water and dust, useful for the adventurous. The dual SIM functionality will allow travellers to be connected when travelling or simply add more storage up to 200GB via the hybrid nano SIM/microSD card slot. It also support ultra fast charging and fast wireless charging with the optional fast wireless charging pad.
Galaxy S7 edge is equipped with a 5.5″ dual edge curved QHD Super AMOLED display while S7 has a 5.1″ 2.5D QHD Super AMOLED display. Both models capable of LTE category 9 transmission with speed up to 450Mbps which currently only Singtel support via its tri-band LTE network (900/1800/2600MHz).
More pricing information and photos will be available at the hands on session, stay tuned.
Update: 01st March 2016, Samsung Singapore not interested in hosting us for the hands on session.
Press release:
Samsung Unveils Next Generation Smartphones at the Core of its Connected Galaxy Experience
Feb 22, 2016
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge couple sleek design with powerful performance including advanced camera features, water resistance and external memory
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd today announced the newest additions to the Galaxy family of products, the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Created for today’s consumer lifestyle, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge lead the industry with a refined design, more advanced camera, streamlined software functionality and unparalleled connectivity to a galaxy of products, services, and experiences.
“We believe in a world that is brighter, sharper, more convenient, and more fun. We strive to deliver on that vision with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge by marrying elegant design with functionality and providing a seamless mobile experience,” said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “We empower consumers with technology to help them get more out of life and will continue to push the frontier of what’s possible.”
Advanced Camera: High Quality Images no Matter When or Where Pictures are Taken
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge introduce the first Dual Pixel camera on a smartphone, delivering brighter and sharper images, even in low light. Thanks to the revolutionary Dual Pixel technology, brighter lens with wider aperture, and bigger pixel, the camera has a faster shutter speed and a more accurate autofocus even in low-light conditions. Motion Panorama, a new camera mode, brings movement to traditional panoramic photos, giving people a completely immersive visual experience.
Refined Design and Function
The 5.1-inch Galaxy S7 and 5.5-inch Galaxy S7 edge are constructed with 3D glass and metal – all in a sleek design with durability and ergonomic curves for a comfortable grip. From work to play, the device’s new Always-On Display, gives users a simplified, zero touch experience where they don’t need to worry about missing a call or important notification.
Without compromising design, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge both have increased utility with IP68 water and dust resistance. Edge UX, the advanced edge experience available on Galaxy S7 edge, increases efficiency by creating easy shortcuts to users’ most loved functions such as email, selfie mode, panorama mode or third party applications.
Enhanced Performance: from Charging to Gaming
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge deliver fast wired and wireless charging technology. Additionally, the hybrid SIM card tray allows users to insert a microSD card for up to 200 GB of additional storage.
Samsung also made significant hardware and software updates to optimise gaming performance on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. The powerful processer and bigger battery capacity ensure longer playing time, and the internal cooling system keeps the device from overheating. Game Launcher, a new add-on for gamers, allows users to manage battery consumption and minimise notifications. Additionally, people can record their gaming experience or share their screen to play with others. Paired with Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, Vulkan API gives gamers the ability to play high-performance graphic games with lower battery consumption.
The Galaxy Experience
Samsung continues to push the boundaries of hardware, software and services to create devices that are designed to help consumers connect, share, organise and get more out of life. The company is redefining what is possible, beyond the limits of today’s technology, by introducing a series of seamless mobile experiences.
Whether it’s the seamless connection between Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge and the new Gear S2 Classic to monitor fitness, or connecting with Gear VR to “travel” the world – Samsung redefines what’s possible for the mobile experience and beyond.
Beyond the phone, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge users can also get the best mobile payment service with Samsung Pay; it’s secure, easy-to-use and accepted almost anywhere. Protected by Samsung KNOX, fingerprint scanning and advanced tokenization, Samsung Pay works with NFC (Near Field Communication), MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission) and Barcode technology, making mobile payments available to more merchants and consumers than ever before. The UK will be among several markets to launch Samsung Pay in 2016 and updates on availability will be provided in due course.
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge will go on sale in the UK on 11th March and customers can pre order from tomorrow (22nd February). Customers who pre order before 5th March will also be rewarded with a special early delivery on 8th March so they can experience the new S7 devices before anybody else.
A Gear VR pre-order offer is available from Samsung via the Samsung Online Shop and separately from Carphone Warehouse and Vodafone. Customers who pre-order the new Galaxy S7 and S7 edge devices from the Samsung Online Shop, Carphone Warehouse or Vodafone will be entitled to receive a Samsung Gear VR headset with their new Galaxy S7 device. Terms and conditions apply and are available from the relevant seller of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge devices.
For more product information, please visit www.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-s7
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Product Specifications
| Galaxy S7 | Galaxy S7 edge | |
| OS | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | |
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| Network | LTE Cat.9 (450 / 50 Mbps) * May differ by markets and mobile operators |
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| Dimension | 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm, 152 g | 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm, 157 g |
| AP | Octa core (2.3 GHz Quad + 1.6 GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm process Quad core (2.15 GHz Dual + 1.6 GHz Dual), 64 bit, 14 nm process * May differ by markets and mobile operators |
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| Memory | 4 GB RAM (LPDDR4), 32 / 64 GB (UFS 2.0) | + microSD (up to 200 GB) |
| Display | 5.1” Quad HD Super AMOLED 2560 x 1440 (577 ppi) |
5.5” Quad HD Super AMOLED 2560 x1440 (534 ppi) Edge Screen |
| Camera | Rear: Dual Pixel 12MP (F1.7), Smart OIS Front: 5MP (F1.7) |
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| Battery | 3000 mAh Fast Charging both on wired and wireless Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA |
3600 mAh |
| Payment | NFC, MST | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 / 5 GHz), MIMO, Bluetooth® v 4.2 LE, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC, Location |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, RGB Light, Geo-magnetic, Gyro, Fingerprint, Barometer, Hall, HRM | |
| IP Code | IP68 | |
| Audio | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | |
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SG50: M1 customers to enjoy free calls, messaging and mobile data
Free calls, SMS/ MMS, and mobile data, from 7 to 10 August, in celebration of our nation’s 50th birthday
SINGAPORE, 1 June 2015 – M1 Limited (M1) today announced that its customers will enjoy free voice calls, SMS/ MMS messages and mobile data for local usage on the coming National Day weekend. M1’s post-paid and pre-paid customers will be able to enjoy the offer, which take effect automatically from 00:00 on 7 August 2015 and will end at 23:59 on 10 August 2015.
“Singapore is widely acknowledged to be one of the world’s most connected societies, and we are proud to be part of this remarkable story for the last 18 years. As a Singapore company, we want to do our part to mark this milestone celebration, and what better way to do that than allow our customers to freely share their joys and wishes for our nation with each other, on this very special occasion,” said Mr P. Subramaniam, Chief Marketing Officer, M1.
M1 is Singapore’s most vibrant and dynamic communications company, providing mobile and fixed services to close to 2 million customers. Established in 1997, M1 achieved many firsts, including the first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, as well as ultra high-speed fixed broadband, fixed voice and other services on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN). With a continual focus on network quality, customer service, value and innovation, M1 links anyone and anything; anytime, anywhere. For more information, visit www.m1.com.sg.
Xiaomi service centre opens in Singapore.
Xiaomi service centre opens in Singapore to serve customers in the new market.
It is located at Urban Toys, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #03-07 The Central Singapore.
Operating hours from 1100 to 2100 hrs, Mondays to Sundays except public holidays.
Contact numbers:
Service centre: +65 9373 4888
Xiaomi service hotline: +65 6761 6088
Xiaomi service email: service_sg@xiaomi.com
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Android KitKat 4.4 upgrade for LG G2 to arrive in mid of March 2014 for Singapore market.
LG G2 owners in Singapore can expect a speedier performance come mid of March when Android KitKat 4.4 update is made available.
The latest update allows LG G2 to run applications up to 17% faster, play music more efficiently, battery saving location mode and extended battery life.
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First batch of Redmi for Singapore sold out in 8 minutes.
Xiaomi made a strong debut in Singapore with Redmi selling out in 8 minutes. For the price of S$169, demand is expected to be high but Xiaomi will not disclose the quantity sold today. The date for the next batch will be unveiled on their Facebook fans page tomorrow, stay tuned.
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Xiaomi starts selling Redmi in Singapore on 21st February 2014.
The wildly popular Hongmi mobile phone will be sold as Redmi in Singapore starting noon today. At a price of S$169, it is definitely value for money.
Powered by MTK MT6589T quad core 1.5GHz CPU and PowerVR SGX544 GPU, it provides enough horse power for an entry level model. The MIUI V5 user interface is highly customizable, more info will be provided when we get our hands on the review unit.
Redmi is also a dual SIM handset, great for Malaysian working in Singapore, no need to change SIM card after clearing immigration. SIM slot 1 support 3G DC-HSPA+ (42 Mbps) and SIM slot 2 is 2G capable with EDGE (220 kbps) data connectivity.
There is also Lite model, great for our greying population, icons appear big and easy to navigate.
If you’ve been convinced at this point, please stand by your computer at noon on 21st February 2014 with your debit or credit card and head to http://store.xiaomi.com/sg/redmi and hit the purchase button.
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SingTel first in Southeast Asia to offer direct carrier billing for Google Play purchases
Singapore 12 August 2013 – Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) today announced that it is the first carrier in Southeast Asia to allow its customers to charge their Google Play purchases directly to their monthly mobile bill or prepaid account.
This simple and convenient payment option will be available to all SingTel mobile postpaid and prepaid customers from 15 August 2013. It will also be progressively rolled out to Optus and SingTel’s regional associates.
With this payment option in place, customers do not need a credit card to pay for apps and content on Google Play. They can also enjoy the one-stop convenience of having all of their app purchases consolidated into a single easy-to-manage bill.
Ms Gan Siok Hoon, SingTel’s Vice President of mCommerce, said: “SingTel is excited to offer customers, who do not have credit cards, access to more than one million apps and games available on Google Play. The introduction of direct carrier billing is part of our ongoing efforts to provide our customers with the best and most seamless Android experience.”
Signing-up for operator billing is easy and can be completed within minutes. After selecting the apps to purchase, a simple one-time registration and validation is all that is required to enable customers to start making secure purchases.
For more information, please visit www.singtel.com/android.
(Google Play, Android and Google are trademarks of Google Inc.)
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M1 launches Internet TV service – MiBox
The new TV experience
SINGAPORE, 26 July 2013 – M1 Limited (M1) today announced the launch of MiBox, an exciting new Internet TV service that offers video-on-demand entertainment and educational titles, games, e-books and apps at an affordable price.
Priced at just $8 a month with a 2-year contract for M1 fibre customers, M1’s MiBox service comes bundled with an Android set-top box and a selection of free dramas, variety shows and other content. The service is also available to non-M1 fibre customers at $12 a month. As a launch promotion, the first 10,000 customers to sign up for MiBox will enjoy subscription fee waivers of 12 months for M1 fibre customers and 6 months for non-M1 fibre customers.
To access MiBox’s library of 18,000 video-on-demand titles, 116 TV channels, 1,200 e-books and 370 apps, customers just need to plug in the user-friendly set-top box, which comes with a parental control feature, to their television set via a HDMI cable.
“Media consumption habits are shifting towards an on-demand, a-la-carte model. M1’s MiBox aims to enhance this experience by delivering convenient and affordable access to an exciting library of entertainment, e-learning, and gaming content optimised for the TV screen,” said M1’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mr P. Subramaniam.
“With MiBox, customers can surf, learn and play, beyond the limits of traditional TV,” added Mr Subramaniam.
Customers can sign up for the MiBox service at all M1 Shops, M1 Exclusive Dealer Shops and online from 27 July.
New Experience For Everyone
MiBox offers a new TV experience for everyone, from students to working adults to homemakers to retirees. In addition to the bundled content, there is also an extensive selection of chargeable premium video-on-demand, e-learning titles and apps.
Endless entertainment: Enjoy hit TV shows, movies and music videos from Viki, music concerts featuring Justin Bieber and Katy Perry, and watch Korean variety shows and news content on-demand from Channel NewsAsia and AsiaOne. MiBox also offers 46 Chinese TV channels from KyLinTV, including the popular CCTV4 Asia, Dragon TV HD, ZTV International HD and Hunan TV HD channels.
Learn more: Interact with MiBox’s wide selection of pre-school to secondary e-learning materials based on the Singapore school syllabus from publishers such as MC Online and Educare, and catch interesting documentaries including Corey’s Wild World and celebrity chef Tommy Sugiarto’s Spice Islands cooking series.
More than TV: For just $5 a month, MiBox delivers 300 premium Android games like Mega City, Fruit Ninja and Cake Mania Celebrity Chef. The MiBox service also enables access to popular Internet streaming sites, social networks and online shopping destinations such as Qoo10.
MiBox Service Plans
| M1 Fibre Customer | Non-M1 Fibre Customer |
| $8/month with a 2-year contract
Launch offer: 12-month subscription fee waiver |
$12/month with a 2-year contract
Launch offer: 6-month subscription fee waiver |
Note: Launch offer applies to the first 10,000 MiBox sign-ups
MiBox Sales and Demo Zones
From 27 July 2013 onwards, customers can experience M1’s MiBox service at the following M1 Shop outlets: Bugis Junction, Causeway Point, Clementi Mall, IMM, Nex, Paragon, Parkway Parade, Suntec City, Tampines Mall and West Mall.
For more MiBox information and content charges, please visit: www.m1.com.sg/MiBox
M1 is Singapore’s most vibrant and dynamic communications company, providing mobile and fixed services to over 2 million customers. Established in 1997, M1 achieved many firsts, including the first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, as well as ultra high-speed fixed broadband, fixed voice and other services on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN). With a continual focus on network quality, customer service, value and innovation, M1 links anyone and anything; anytime, anywhere. For more information, visit www.m1.com.sg.
M1 to offer Prepaid to Postpaid Porting
SINGAPORE, 24 July 2013 – M1 Limited (M1) today announced that Singapore prepaid mobile customers will be able to retain their mobile numbers when they upgrade to a M1 postpaid plan.
Prepaid mobile customers who wish to convert their plans can visit any of our 15 conveniently located M1 Shop outlets for assistance, from today. For more information on how to enjoy the perks of M1’s postpaid plans, please visit http://www.m1.com.sg/porting.
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StarHub’s mobile network undergoes extensive upgrades to enhance customer experience
Singapore, 14 June 2013 – StarHub reaffirms its continued commitment to accelerating the ongoing enhancement of its mobile voice and data network on all fronts, so as to serve customers better. The bulk of StarHub’s multi-million dollar capital expenditure will go towards mobile network enhancements, such as installing modern, higher-capacity 4G and 3G base stations, upgrading the traffic handling capacity of our transmission backbone, and exploring large-scale small cell deployment to enhance coverage and capacity.
“Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we are making every effort to ensure that our mobile customers remain truly happy with StarHub. We want to take this opportunity to share our strengths and more importantly, the multiple steps we have been taking to enhance network quality for our customers,” said Mr Mock Pak Lum, Chief Technology Officer, StarHub. “While we steadily expand our high-speed 4G network island-wide, we are also combining the use of intelligent solutions, such as video streaming optimisation, edge caching and small cell, with the increased deployment of modern 3G base stations to satisfy customer demand for mobile data services and crystal clear voice call quality.”
4G rollout update
StarHub’s 4G network which currently covers 75% of the island, is on track to hit 95% street-level deployment by October 2013. Concurrently, StarHub has been upgrading its dedicated fibre transmission backbone to support up to 1Gbps connection to each base station since April 2012.
3G enhancements
StarHub operates an enhanced 3G network, allowing customers on new smartphone and data-only plans with a compatible device to enjoy a faster, more consistent mobile surfing experience across Singapore. StarHub is the first local mobile operator to extend its 3G network on the 900MHz spectrum band to increase capacity, boost in-building coverage and further reduce its low dropped call rate. These enhancements which began early last year, will up StarHub’s 3G base station count by more than 40% come December 2013.
StarHub is also the first to offer unparalleled voice call quality to Singapore consumers with HD Voice. All StarHub Mobile post-paid customers with a HD Voice capable device can now enjoy natural sounding and clearer voice calls with noticeably lesser background noise. StarHub will enable this free feature for its mobile pre-paid users progressively from tomorrow.
Network optimisation
In a bid to enhance user experience amid rapid increase in mobile video traffic, StarHub has invested in a video streaming optimisation solution, which intelligently scales videos to fit the resolution and screen size of mobile users’ device. This network-based solution helps users conserve data as less bandwidth is required for each video session, resulting in faster start times and less buffering without significantly altering viewing quality. This network feature will be turned on for customers by year-end. Moreover, StarHub is exploring the use of edge caching to further improve web page load times by autonomously pushing popular web content to specific base stations based on user demand.
Low power base stations (small cell) trials
StarHub is first in Singapore to have started testing small cell technologies, which will be vital to enhancing network performance especially in high traffic density areas and coverage blind spots in the near future.
StarHub values customer feedback
Besides existing customer feedback channels, StarHub will launch a mobile app in 3Q2013 for its customers to easily submit location-specific feedback about the mobile network.
“Our network engineers pay close attention to the performance of our mobile network around-the-clock and promptly carry out enhancements based on prevailing network traffic conditions and customer feedback,” Mr Mock concluded. “Increasingly, we will harness big data to better understand our customers’ preferences and behaviours so that we can anticipate their future needs and further optimise our network accordingly.”
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Apple Gives Sneak Peek Into the Future of the Pro Desktop
Apple Mac Pro
SAN FRANCISCO—10 June, 2013—Apple® today showed a sneak peek into the future of the pro desktop with a first look at the next generation Mac Pro®. Designed around a revolutionary unified thermal core, the Mac Pro introduces a completely new pro desktop architecture and design that is optimised for performance inside and out. With next generation Xeon processors, dual workstation-class GPUs, Thunderbolt 2, PCIe-based flash storage, and ultra-fast ECC memory, the new 25.15cm tall Mac Pro packs an amazing amount of power into an incredibly small package.
“With the latest Xeon processors, dual FirePro GPUs, ECC memory, PCIe-based flash and Thunderbolt 2, all built around a revolutionary thermal core, the next generation Mac Pro is the most radical Mac yet,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “All this performance and expandability is packed into a dramatic new design that’s one-eighth the volume, and best of all, it will be assembled here in the USA.”
The next generation Mac Pro is architected around an ingenious unified thermal core that allows the desktop to efficiently share its entire thermal capacity across all the processors. The result is a pro desktop with breakthrough performance packed into a design that is one-eighth the volume of the current Mac Pro. Next generation Intel Xeon E5 processors with up to 12 core configurations deliver double the floating point performance. With two AMD FirePro workstation-class GPUs, the all-new Mac Pro is up to 2.5 times faster than the current Mac Pro and delivers up to an amazing 7 teraflops of compute power. The new Mac Pro also features PCIe-based flash storage that is up to 10 times faster than conventional desktop hard drives and includes the latest four-channel ECC DDR3 memory running at 1866 MHz to deliver up to 60GBps of memory bandwidth.* With all that power, the new Mac Pro lets you seamlessly edit full-resolution 4K video while simultaneously rendering effects in the background.
The next generation Mac Pro is the most expandable Mac® ever built. With six Thunderbolt 2 ports that can deliver up to 20Gbps of bandwidth to each external device, Mac Pro is perfect for connecting to external storage, multiple PCI expansion chassis, audio and video breakout boxes, and the latest external displays, including 4K desktop displays. Each of the six Thunderbolt 2 ports supports up to six daisy-chained devices, giving you the ability to connect up to 36 high-performance peripherals. Thunderbolt 2 is completely backwards compatible with existing Thunderbolt peripherals, and allows you to transfer data between Macs faster and easier than ever.
The next generation Mac Pro will be available later this year. To learn more, visit www.apple.com/mac-pro.
*Performance claims are based on technical specifications of preproduction Mac Pro hardware as of June 2013.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.
Apple Announces iTunes Radio
Apple iTunes Radio
Radio Stations Tailored to You Based on the Music You Listen to on iTunes
SAN FRANCISCO—10 June, 2013—Apple® today announced iTunes Radio™, a free Internet radio service featuring over 200 stations and an incredible catalog of music from the iTunes Store®, combined with features only iTunes® can deliver. When you tune into iTunes Radio on your iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, Mac®, PC or Apple TV®, you’ll have access to stations inspired by the music you already listen to, Featured Stations curated by Apple and genre-focused stations that are personalised just for you. iTunes Radio evolves based on the music you play and download. The more you use iTunes Radio and iTunes, the more it knows what you like to listen to and the more personalised your experience becomes. iTunes Radio also gives you access to exclusive “first listen” premieres from top selling artists, Siri® integration, plus the ability to tag or buy anything you hear with just one click.
“iTunes Radio is an incredible way to listen to personalised radio stations which have been created just for you,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “It’s the music you love most and the music you’re going to love, and you can easily buy it from the iTunes Store with just one click.”
iTunes Radio offers music fans access to thousands of new songs every week, as well as serving up exclusive music from new and popular artists before you hear them anywhere else. Whether it’s an exclusive single from an up-and-coming band or a pre-release stream of an entire album, iTunes Radio has it all. iTunes Radio will also be home to special events including live streams direct from the iTunes Festival in London and other exclusive iTunes Sessions.
Coming this fall (in the US), iTunes Radio will offer you an incredibly personalised experience on day one based on your listening history and past purchases from iTunes. In addition, if you’re listening to a song you like from iTunes Radio or your music library you will be able to have a station built around those. It’s easy to create and customise stations based on whatever you want to hear. Search for artists, songs, or genres, and iTunes Radio will instantly build a station around your choice.
Let Siri make your listening experience even more fun. Ask Siri “Who plays that song?” or “Play more like this” and Siri will make it happen. Say something like “Play Jazz Radio” or ask for any of your existing favorite stations and genres. Shape your stations by telling Siri what you like and don’t like, or tell Siri to pause, stop or skip. You can also have Siri add songs to your Wish List to download later.
iTunes Radio is ad-supported and free for everyone. iTunes Match℠ users get iTunes Radio ad-free, so instead of hearing the occasional ad on iTunes Radio, iTunes Match makes your listening completely ad-free. With iTunes Match, all your music—even songs you’ve imported from CDs—are stored in iCloud®. So iTunes Radio can use information about your entire music collection to make your stations even more personalised. iTunes Match costs USD$24.99 (in the US) for a year.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.
Apple Releases Developer Preview of OS X Mavericks With More Than 200 New Features
Apple Mac OS X Mavericks
SAN FRANCISCO—10 June, 2013—Apple® today released a developer preview of OS X® Mavericks, the 10th major release of the world’s most advanced operating system. With more than 200 new features, OS X Mavericks brings Maps and iBooks® to the Mac®, introduces Finder® Tags and Tabs, enhances multi-display support for power users, delivers new core technologies for breakthrough power efficiency and performance, and includes an all new version of Safari®. The preview release of OS X Mavericks is available to Mac Developer Program members starting today. Mac users will be able to download Mavericks from the Mac App Store℠ this autumn.
“The Mac has consistently outpaced the PC industry and OS X continues to be the most innovative and easy to use operating system in the world,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “OS X Mavericks is our best version yet and features new Maps and iBooks apps, Finder Tags and Tabs, enhanced multi-display support, performance and energy saving features, and an all new Safari.”
Maps brings advanced mapping technologies from iOS to the Mac, including crisp vector graphics, stunning 3D view and interactive Flyover™. With Maps you can plan a trip from your Mac, then send it to your iPhone® for voice navigation on the road. Maps integration throughout Mavericks gives users helpful maps from within Mail, Contacts and Calendar, and developers can integrate the same powerful mapping features into their apps through the Map Kit API. With iBooks you have instant access to your existing iBooks library and iBooks also works seamlessly across your devices, so you can read a book on your Mac, make notes or highlights, and then pick up exactly where you left off on your iPad®.
OS X Mavericks introduces new power user features for the ultimate Mac experience. Tags are a powerful new way to organise and find your files anywhere on your Mac or in iCloud®. You can easily tag any file in the Finder, in iCloud, or when saving a new document. Tags appear in the Finder Sidebar to enable you to view files by project or category. Finder Tabs reduce the clutter on your desktop by consolidating multiple Finder windows into one window with multiple tabs. You can customise the view for each tab, move files between tabs, and even run the Finder with multiple tabs open in full-screen. Mavericks also makes using multiple displays even easier and more powerful. The menu bar and dock are available on any display, and users can now easily run windowed or full-screen apps on whichever display they choose, with no configuration required. With Mavericks you can also use your HDTV as a second display using Apple TV® and AirPlay®.
New core technologies in OS X Mavericks improve the energy efficiency and responsiveness of your Mac. Timer Coalescing intelligently groups together low-level operations so that the CPU can spend more time in a low-power state, saving energy without affecting performance or responsiveness. App Nap reduces the power consumed by apps that you’re not using. Compressed Memory technology keeps your Mac fast and responsive. When your system’s memory begins to fill up, Compressed Memory automatically compresses inactive data. When these items are needed again, Mavericks instantly uncompresses them.
The new version of Safari delivers blazing performance, innovative features and breakthrough technologies. Safari outperforms other browsers in energy efficiency, memory efficiency and JavaScript performance. Safari’s new process-per-tab architecture makes the browser more responsive, stable and secure. Safari also introduces innovations like Shared Links, which make it easy to discover, read and share interesting new content from Twitter and LinkedIn, all in one place.
Additional features in OS X Mavericks include:
• iCloud Keychain®, which safely stores your website login information, credit card numbers and Wi-Fi passwords, and pushes them to all of your devices so you don’t need to remember them. Information is always protected with AES-256 encryption when it’s stored on your Mac and when it’s pushed to your devices;
• an updated Calendar, which adds integration with Maps, continuous scrolling so you can zip through weeks or months, and a new Inspector to simplify event creation and editing;
• interactive Notifications, allowing you to reply to a message, respond to a FaceTime® call or even delete an email without leaving the app you’re using. Websites can now use notifications to keep you up to date on the latest news, scores and other information. While You Were Away Notifications make sure you see what happened while your Mac was asleep; and
• Xcode® 5, with powerful, intuitive new tools for developers that measure every aspect of app performance and energy use, as well as app testing.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.
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