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HOW TO OPTIMISE YOUR ANDROID PHONE TO MAKE IT RUN LIKE NEW
Even if your Android phone is a couple of years old, here are a few things you can do to make it feel fresh and run faster.
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April 2026
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ULTRA PORTRAITS
Refined, reworked, and quietly ambitious, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra blends top-tier hardware, Leica imaging, and a sleeker new design into one of 2026's most polished flagships–raising the question of whether its higher price is a justified evolution or simply a premium for progress.
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April 2026
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UPGRADE YOUR LIFE
In an era of Al fatigue, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra reframes the narrative-pairing meaningful, everyday intelligence with smart hardware upgrades to deliver a flagship that feels less like hype, and more like genuine progress, even at a premium price.
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April 2026
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THIS LOOKS FAMILIAR
Unchanged on the outside but significantly upgraded within, the new iPad Air (M4) doubles down on performance and longevity-positioning itself as Apple's most balanced tablet, even as its price continues to test the limits of what \"Air\" should mean.
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April 2026
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JAPAN THROUGH THE LENS OF THE IPHONE 17 PRO MAX
I left my trusty X100VI at home and only took the iPhone 17 Pro Max on a recent holiday to the Kyushu and Chugoku regions of Japan.
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April 2026
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THE GAME CHANGER
In a move no one saw coming, Apple slips an iPhone brain into a MacBook body-turning the humble A18 Pro into the unlikely engine of a laptop that could change the game.
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April 2026
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APPLE VISION PRO ON A 17-HOUR SINGAPORE AIRLINES FLIGHT: SHOULD YOU TRY IT?
Testing Apple's spatial headset in to see whether it could genuinely improve long-haul travel.
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April 2026
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BEST FOR GALAXY
Polished and confidently refined, the Galaxy Buds4 Pro elevate Samsung's audio game with richer sound, smarter noise cancellation, and seamless ecosystem integration -making them an easy top-tier pick for Galaxy users.
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April 2026
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TECH AWARDS 2025 READERS' CHOICE
The HardwareZone Tech Awards is back for its 2025 Edition. As Singapore's most comprehensive consumer electronics, gadgets and digital services awards, it is split into two segments. The Editor's Choice, awarded for the best products of the year through comprehensive review by our editorial team, and the Readers' Choice, awarding the best tech brands as chosen by our readers.
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March 2026
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PANTHER LAKE FINDS BALANCE
Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 \"Panther Lake\" platform finally makes its balance pitch believable. With the Core Ultra X9 388H, thin-and-light laptops edge closer to delivering real performance, meaningful AI gains and all-day battery life in one machine.
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March 2026
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SAMSUNG SMART MONITOR M9 AMD RYZEN 7 9850X3D NETFLIX POWTA INTEL CORE Smart ULTRA X9 388H
HOW WE RATE: Products are rated on a scale of 1 to 10; 1 being so abysmal, it should be a crime to sell it, and 10 being almost perfect. Come now, nothing is perfect. An Editor's Choice may also be awarded based on unique merits.
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March 2026
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CHIC, FUN AND FULL-FEATURED!
Full-sized keyboards rarely feel this fresh. The Nuphy Node 100 pairs retro dot-matrix styling with modern enthusiast features, offering hotswap flexibility, solid build quality and standout personality - all at a price that makes it easy to recommend.
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March 2026
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WEEKEND DRIVE Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
Sixty years and 50 million sales later, the Corolla badge makes its SUV debut in the hybrid-only Corolla Cross.
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March 2026
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HOW TO DECLUTTER YOUR IPHONE AND MAKE IT FEEL FASTER AND NEW
Can't find the application or file you're looking for? Or has your Home Screen become too cluttered and messy to read? Either way, it sounds like it might be time to give your iPhone a proper spring-cleaning. Here are some simple and practical tips you can follow to make your phone more organized, run smoother, and feel like a new phone.
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March 2026
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SO SMALL, SO CUTE. HAIYOOO...
As giant triple-slot GPUs dominate the market, Gigabyte's RTX 5060 OC Low Profile stands out as a rare compact option that delivers full-sized performance. It fits small-form-factor builds, matches larger cards in most games, and sips power - with higher thermals the only real trade-off.
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December 2025
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SAMSUNG EXPLAINS ITS “AI FOR ALL” VISION, WHAT IS IT AND HOW IT CAN BENEFIT ITS USERS
An interview with CU Kim, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics Southeast Asia & Oceania
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December 2025
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BIG AND FAST
The Ugreen Nexode Retractable Series Power Bank 20,000mAh 165W may have a long name, but it tells you everything it's capable of, right from the get-go.
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December 2025
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SMALL WRIST, BIG DISPLAY
In my previous review of the Pixel Watch 3, I expounded on why 45mm was the perfect size for Google's smartwatch. Naturally, when the Pixel Watch 4 was announced, Google sent me the 41mm version instead. And guess what? I've grown to love it.
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December 2025
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A RETURN TO FORM
After the catastrophe of Battlefield 2042, expectations for EA and DICE's next entry couldn't have been lower. But Battlefield 6 is a grounded, stable, and gloriously chaotic return to form that reminds players why they fell in love with the series in the first place.
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December 2025
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CHAOS, BUT FINALLY FUN AGAIN
Borderlands 4 shouldn't have won me over-but it did. Gearbox's latest entry dials back the noise, sharpens the chaos, and rekindles the fun at the series' core, delivering a leaner, faster, surprisingly addictive return to form.
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December 2025
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PREMIUM WIRELESS AUDIO DONE RIGHT
Sennheiser's HDB 630 finally gives the storied HD series the wireless, high-resolution upgrade audiophiles have long wanted. Bundled with a BTD 700 transmitter for near-wired fidelity, deep app-based tuning, and superb sound quality, these $749 cans deliver class-leading audio performance—despite fussy touch controls and merely decent ANC.
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December 2025
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BYD SEALION 6 DM-I
Is the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i plug-in hybrid the best of both worlds?
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December 2025
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STILL GREAT, BUT SMALL UPGRADES
Apple's new Watch lineup – the Ultra 3, Series 11, and SE 3 – looks exciting at first glance, but most of the upgrades are incremental. For recent owners, it's a year of refinement rather than reinvention.
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December 2025
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INTEL CORE ULTRA SERIES 3 UNPACKED: CAN PANTHER LAKE ON INTEL 18A SECURE INTEL'S FUTURE?
This is what you need to know about Intel's next-gen processors that will compete with the best client computing CPUs from the edge to high-performance AI systems in 2026.
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November 2025
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THE PC HANDHELD YOU DESERVE
ASUS and Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X finally makes Windows feel built for handhelds, combining Xbox-first software, refined design and all-day battery life for a truly portable PC gaming experience.
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November 2025
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A SMARTER COMPACT POWERHOUSE
Razer's 2025 Blade 14 packs serious power into a slimmer, lighter frame. With AMD's Ryzen AI 9 365, NVIDIA's RTX 5070, and a stunning 3K OLED display, it's a premium gaming laptop that looks just as good in the boardroom as it performs in-game.
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November 2025
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FINALLY FEELS COMPLETE
After years of incremental updates, Apple's iPhone 17 finally gives the standard model its moment in the spotlight. With a silky- smooth ProMotion display, smarter cameras, more storage, and class-leading performance, this is the first time the regular iPhone feels like the one to get – not the compromise.
3 min |
November 2025
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A Love Letter To iPadOS 26
The latest iPadOS has changed the way I use the iPad.
3 min |
November 2025
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REPLACEABLE BATTERIES, BUT...
Google's Pixel Buds 2a bring big upgrades to the A-series, adding active noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity, and improved sound for just $199. With a refined design, strong battery life, and even a replaceable case battery, they deliver premium features at a midrange price.
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November 2025
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MORE POWER, BETTER VALUE
The Xiaomi 15T Pro continues the brand's streak of delivering flagship performance without the flagship price. With the Dimensity 9400+ chip, Leica-tuned cameras, a refined flat design, and a lower $899 starting price, it's a polished, powerful phone that proves true value still exists.
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