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Review of Swap Mobile, latest MVNO in Singapore
Last week, we featured the latest MVNO newcomer, Swap Mobile, which is looking to challenge traditional SIM-only plans with a highly customisable approach. Users can manage their plans directly through the app, including switching between 4G and 5G, adjusting data allowances and…
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vivo x500 series lands in Singapore
vivo Singapore has launched the X500 Series—the X500 Pro Max and X500—with the pitch centred on ZEISS co-engineered telephoto imaging, pro-oriented video tools, OriginOS 7, and unusually large batteries. In Singapore, both phones arrive in a single 12GB + 512GB configuration:…
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Swap Your Phone Every 6 Months: Meet Singapore’s Flexible Mobile Plan – Swap Mobile
Most mobile plans make you pay for things you never asked for. Swap does it differently. It’s a Singapore MVNO running on the StarHub network, and its plans let you pay only for what you actually use. Build Your Own SIM Only Plan Swap’s SIM only plan is fully customisable. In a…
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WhatsApp Introduces Guest Calling: No Account Needed, No Cost And No Time Limit
WhatsApp is opening up its calls to everyone. With the new guest calling feature, you can invite someone to join a WhatsApp audio or video call even if they do not have the app or a WhatsApp account. The calls remain free, end to end encrypted and have no time limit, so it is…
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Singapore haze worsens as hourly PM2.5 in the west reaches 288
Hourly PM2.5 readings rose across all regions of Singapore at 3pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with the western region recording a reading of 288, placing it in the very high band. The situation in the west deteriorated rapidly, with the PM2.5 reading surging from 195 at 1pm…
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Singapore AQI hits 196, ranked the world most polluted cities
Singapore AQI Hits 196 as Haze Returns Singapore’s air quality took a worrying turn on the evening of 7 October 2026, with the AQI reaching 196 at around 8pm, placing Singapore at the top of the list of the world’s most polluted cities at that time. The deteriorating air quality…
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Is 5G NSA fake 5G ?
Every time someone sees “5G NSA”, there will inevitably be someone saying: “That’s not real 5G. It’s fake 5G!” Well… not quite. If your phone is actually connected to a 5G NR carrier, then congratulations — you are using real 5G. First, let’s kill the “fake 5G” myth 5G NSA…
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Honor Robot Phone Hands on
During the Honor X9e Pro launch, we spotted the Honor Robot Phone quietly sitting among the displays. Naturally, we couldn’t resist giving it a quick hands-on look and checking out some of its settings and features. Our first impression? The phone feels heavier and thicker than…
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HONOR X9e Pro launches in Singapore with 11,000mAh battery and rugged design
HONOR has launched the new HONOR X9e Pro in Singapore, bringing its X Series smartphones back with a stronger focus on durability, battery life and everyday reliability. The company describes the device as an “eXtreme” upgrade, built around eight major improvements covering…
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Happy Mid Autumn Festival – JB tour
Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) is just around the corner, and we’re heading across the Causeway into Johor Bahru to see how the festive prep is going! In this video, we hunt down the best early mooncake deals—from traditional baked classics to Mao Shan Wang snowskin varieties—hit the…