It's been a couple of weeks since I started using Samsung's latest flagship foldable phone, now in its fourth iteration, the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The overall experience has been overwhelmingly positive so far. When I first made the decision to purchase the phone with a specific usage in mind, which is a device to... Continue Reading →
Me upgrading to the iPhone 12 Pro Max is now a near certainty
So today is when the embargo lifts for the reviews of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. And already the standout features that I am most interested is, especially coming from the iPhone 12 Pro are the improved camera capabilities. Reviewers are raving about how good the camera systems work at both the software... Continue Reading →
Camera gear downgrade?
So recently I wrote about how smartphone cameras are getting so good that, as a casual/enthusiast photographer like me, lugging a separate camera and lens during my travels is no longer an attractive option for me. Smartphone cameras has gotten so good that I feel it is no longer worth the effort in bringing all... Continue Reading →
Smartphone cameras have reached a turning point
With the recent release of the iPhone 11 Pro Max, I believe that the combined hardware and software capabilities of the camera system in Apple’s new flagship smartphones have reached a turning point. After taking the new phone for a spin on my recent Iceland trip and looking at what the cameras were capable of,... Continue Reading →
I got the phone!
I successfully managed to get the iPhone 11 Pro Max on launch day. And it was a harrowing experience! (Sort of) So what happened was that I missed the pre-order window when the pre-order page was up on the 13th October at the official Apple online store. At that time, I wasn’t thinking about upgrading... Continue Reading →
It’s finally here! The iPhone XS Max!
DHL delivery arrived at my doorstop sometime around noon today with a wonderful package that I have been waiting for a week since I last placed my order at the Apple Store online. Now it's finally here, sitting in front of my desk in all its glory! Removing the shrinkwrap was such an experience, and... Continue Reading →
Apple Pay is finally here
American Express is the first credit card company in Singapore to implement Apple Pay. As an Amex user (who recently signed up to take advantage of the 5% cash rebate on the first $5000 spend, spending most of it on my recent Iceland trip) I got to task in keying my credit card information on... Continue Reading →
Apps and smartphones have fundamentally changed the way we plan our travels
With the advent of smartphones and apps, we have fundamentally changed the way we plan and manage our travel itineraries. From the way we book our air tickets, our accommodations, to how we get tips and advice on local tourist destinations to even getting access to the different modes of transportation, to how we manage... Continue Reading →
Nexus 7 2014 tablet; 7 months on
I bought the nexus 7 tablet more than half a year back. It was cheap, and it was at that time the all-round best performing android tablet. Even I'm a hardcore Apple fan, I gave the iPad a miss due to several reasons. One, being that I foresee myself not using the tablet as often... Continue Reading →