alex hong. i write about stuff, mainly mobile tech. @axhng on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Threads.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Xiaomi Redmi Note
So… about a week ago, the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi began selling the Redmi Note in Singapore. The device boasts some pretty decent specs for just $199 Singapore dollars (SGD) (~160 USD). But is it actually any good, or would you be better off spending a little bit more for other low end devices like the Moto G? Read on to find out more.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Apple iPhone 5C
When the iPhone 5C first launched, my first thought was “who would buy an iPhone 5 with a plastic shell? Why not just go with the iPhone 5 which has a premium metal body?”. That is until I recently bought an iPhone 5C for my own use.
Monday, April 14, 2014
A Quick Look at Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft has just released its Windows Phone 8.1 update to developers as a preview (to find out how to get the update, click here). I installed it a an hour or two earlier and I am already liking what I found on WP8.1 so far. So I thought I would share some of it here.
Sunday, April 6, 2014
The Case for BlackBerry Z3
Back when I reviewed the BlackBerry Q5, my parting thoughts of the device was that it was still too expensive for what should be the cheapest BlackBerry 10 device. The argument was simple, BlackBerry needs a device that is cheap enough, and good enough. So is the BlackBerry Z3 that device?
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Things I love About the Moto X
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Moto 360: A smart watch that actually looks like a watch
The Moto 360 is a smart watch running Google’s newly announced Android Wear. Best way to describe it would probably be Google Now on your wrist. But anyway, this is probably the nicest looking smart watch I’ve seen, and one that actually looks like something people might want. According to the website it’s slated to be released this summer, probably along with the new Moto X?
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Moto G
Just about a week ago, I finally caved and bought the Moto G. While the circumstances that led to me getting the Moto G was pretty abrupt, I did not regret my decision at all. After all, this is a device I have been eagerly waiting to be released locally ever since its announcement.
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