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Disconnecting reality to reconnect virtually
Research shows that more people are spending their time online. Here's what they are doing in the virtual space.
April 06, 2023
Tech
OnePlus 8T equals win
The OnePlus 8T is a winner, with fast charging, great battery life and zippy performance
November 20, 2020
Tech
Gimmicky, but great
SINGAPORE (Jan 31): There are those who believe that phones, smart or otherwise, should be just phones, at the heart of it. They believe phones should eschew the gimmicks – perhaps so, for those of us old enough to remember the ill-conceived and poorly
January 31, 2020
Gadgets
Strong contender
The new smartphone realme XT has just entered the market, and its aim is to win over the younger set
December 13, 2019
Tech
What’s new, Mate?
Crammed with a suite of next-generation technology, the Huawei Mate 20 series is a leap in the future of smartphones. Options experiences the feature-packed devices first hand at its recent global launch in .
December 17, 2018
Tech
Will IPO 'Xiaomi' the money?
(May 21): In a darkened theatre with just a beam of spotlight, a man in black T-shirt, jeans and sneakers appears on stage to introduce a smartphone or some other shiny new gadget. You have probably seen the clips on TV or YouTube. As the camera closes up
May 22, 2018
Fintech
OCBC rolls out voice banking service on Google virtual assistant platform
SINGAPORE (Apr 18): OCBC Bank today launched its artificial intelligence (AI) powered voice banking service to serve as a medium for its banking customers’ interaction and engagement via the Google Assistant function on a smartphone or a Google Home dev
April 18, 2018
Tech
Nokia stages comeback with new high-end Android smartphone
SINGAPORE (Aug 17): Finnish developer HMD Global has announced its first Android flagship, the Nokia 8: an all-aluminium, precision-milled unibody device with an average thickness of 7.3mm and powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform.
August 17, 2017
Broker's Calls
This company is riding on the smartphone and IoT wave and a potential takeover target
SINGAPORE (May 23): DBS Vickers is maintaining its “buy” call on Hi-P International with a target price of $1.07.
May 23, 2017
Tech
Chinese smartphone billionaire is doubling Xiaomi's bet on India
BANGALORE/SYDNEY (March 31): The worst may be over for Xiaomi Corp.
March 31, 2017