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Refining The Android Tablet Experience

Refining The Android Tablet Experience

HardwareMag

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

Ride The Lightning

Ride The Lightning

The Peak

With the Taycan, Porsche has set the standards for how an electric sports car should be.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT IPHONE 12 FOR YOUR NEEDS

CHOOSING THE RIGHT IPHONE 12 FOR YOUR NEEDS

HardwareMag

With the announcement of the iPhone 12 series and the lead-up to the pre-order season comes a natural question for users who swear by the iOS ecosystem: which is the right iPhone 12 for your needs?

Beyond Mid-Range, Beyond Gimbals

Beyond Mid-Range, Beyond Gimbals

HardwareMag

Vivo X50 Pro

Only For The Fans?

Only For The Fans?

HardwareMag

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition

A 100-Day Review

A 100-Day Review

HardwareMag

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Like AirPods For Your Galaxy Phone

Like AirPods For Your Galaxy Phone

HardwareMag

Samsung Galaxy Buds+.

Almost Perfect

Almost Perfect

HardwareMag

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

The XPS Convertible You’ve  Been Waiting For

The XPS Convertible You’ve Been Waiting For

HardwareMag

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

Customise Your Own High-Tech Facials At Home

Customise Your Own High-Tech Facials At Home

The Singapore Women's Weekly

Perfect for the time challenged, these clever beauty devices let you cleanse, lift and firm at your own convenience.

108 Appreciate

108 Appreciate

HardwareMag

Xiaomi Mi Note 10/10 Pro.

THE BEST-LOOKING ALIENWARE LAPTOP YET

THE BEST-LOOKING ALIENWARE LAPTOP YET

HardwareMag

Alienware m15 R2.

POCKET PLEASURES

POCKET PLEASURES

HardwareMag

Another year, another set of true wireless earbuds. This year the competition has only gotten stiffer, with Bluetooth 5.0 and water resistance becoming the norm. But there’s far more competition too. Here’s your definitive true wireless shootout.

GEAR

GEAR

HardwareMag

THE LATEST AND GREATEST.

Wrist-Y Business

Wrist-Y Business

HardwareMag

Smartwatches have taken on a life of their own, diverging from the path of smartphones.

GEAR

GEAR

HardwareMag

MASTER YOUR CPU COOLIN.

Next Level Cleaning

Next Level Cleaning

The Singapore Women's Weekly

Minimum effort. Maximum cleanliness. That’s what you get with the Bosch Unlimited Series 6 Cordless Handstick vacuum cleaner

GEAR / THE LATEST AND GREATEST

GEAR / THE LATEST AND GREATEST

HardwareMag

SMALL BUT FEATURE RICH

DIAL ME A WINNER

DIAL ME A WINNER

HardwareMag

Flagship smartphone makers have it tough.

One Chilly Beast

One Chilly Beast

HardwareMag

Aftershock Vapor Pro 15.

THE ULTIMATE MAN CAVE GIVEAWAY

THE ULTIMATE MAN CAVE GIVEAWAY

HardwareMag

BE THE ULTIMATE WINNER AND PICK ANY 3 PRIZES WORTH UP TO $10,000!

Fast And Affordable

Fast And Affordable

HardwareMag

Aftershock Forge 15 Pro.

THE ULTIMATE MAN CAVE GIVEAWAY

THE ULTIMATE MAN CAVE GIVEAWAY

Torque

BE THE ULTIMATE WINNER AND PICK ANY 3 PRIZES WORTH UP TO $10,000!

TORQUE SHOP #9

TORQUE SHOP #9

Torque

We discuss the importance of battery maintenance, tell you why the cooling system needs coolant, and explain the possible causes of the dreaded “check engine” warning light.

ANDREAS AUMANN

ANDREAS AUMANN

Torque

VICE-PRESIDENT, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT BMW i, eMobility BMW AG. STORY WONG KAI YI

A CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER WITH SWAPPABLE BATTERIES!

A CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER WITH SWAPPABLE BATTERIES!

HardwareMag

This new cordless vacuum cleaner from Samsung offers up to 40 minutes of operation on a single charge.

GEAR

GEAR

HardwareMag

1. A 27-INCH DISPLAY WITH THE RIGHT CURVES

THE ULTIMATE MAN CAVE GIVEAWAY

THE ULTIMATE MAN CAVE GIVEAWAY

HardwareMag

BE THE ULTIMATE WINNER AND PICK ANY 3 PRIZES WORTH UP TO $10,000!

GEAR

GEAR

HardwareMag

THE LATEST AND GREATEST

WHITE LIGHTNING

WHITE LIGHTNING

Torque

The second-generation Nissan Leaf is out to electrify EV buyers with its sportier looks, improved interior and longer range.

BEST OF TWO WORLDS

BEST OF TWO WORLDS

HardwareMag

Can’t decide between a tablet and a traditional clamshell notebook? These convertible notebooks are for you.

THE BEST OF THE BEST IS HERE

THE BEST OF THE BEST IS HERE

HardwareMag

Out of the brutal gauntlet that is the HWM and HardwareZone.com testing labs, only the worthy are bestowed with the coveted Editor's Choice. Herein lies the best products and innovations of 2018.

THE BEST OF THE BEST IS HERE

THE BEST OF THE BEST IS HERE

HardwareMag

Out of the brutal gauntlet that is the HWM and HardwareZone.com testing labs, only the worthy are bestowed with the coveted Editor's Choice. Herein lies the best products and innovations of 2018.

Premium Refinement

Premium Refinement

HardwareMag

Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ .

WRIST SMARTS

WRIST SMARTS

HardwareMag

Activity trackers are getting more powerful, and smartwatches are getting healthier.

TECH AWARDS 2019

TECH AWARDS 2019

HardwareMag

HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards is back and the 2019 edition means a new round of polls to find the best technology brands of 2018.

GEAR

GEAR

HardwareMag

GULL-WING GLASS SIDE PANELS!

Whizz Kid

Whizz Kid

The Peak

Jaguar’s first electric car – and Singapore’s first electric SUV – sounds great on paper, but what is it really like to live with one?

MIRRORLESS  GOES LARGE

MIRRORLESS GOES LARGE

HardwareMag

It’s taken awhile, but full-frame mirrorless cameras are finally being produced by companies other than Sony.

D-I-Y HEALTH DIAGNOSIS

D-I-Y HEALTH DIAGNOSIS

HardwareMag

The Withings BPM Core a 3-in-1 device that can measure blood pressure, ECGs and be used as a stethoscope.

TORQUE SHOP #2

TORQUE SHOP #2

Torque

This month, we address some common vehicle maintenance queries that firsttime car owners might have.

THE DRIVE INTO 2019

THE DRIVE INTO 2019

The Peak

“The future is electric.”

The Fitness Trackers For Every Kind Of Lifestyle

The Fitness Trackers For Every Kind Of Lifestyle

Her World

Not just your heart rate, but even sleep and ovulation cycles, and oxygen levels – that’s what the new fitness trackers can track.

A NEW LEAF

A NEW LEAF

Torque

Nissan’s second-generation electric hatch is decidedly sportier and more driveable.

The Allure Of All-Day, Always-Connected PCs And Why It Might Finally Be A Reality

The Allure Of All-Day, Always-Connected PCs And Why It Might Finally Be A Reality

HardwareMag

Year on year, the PC platform undergoes upgrades in capabilities and performance, but somehow, they don’t quite stack up to the advances in convenience on the mobile phone ecosystem.

THE AIR WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR

THE AIR WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR

HardwareMag

Apple MacBook Air (2018)

THE ULTIMATE TABLET

THE ULTIMATE TABLET

HardwareMag

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch.

IT DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN THIS

IT DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN THIS

HardwareMag

The flagship smartphone market is one of the most competitive consumer spaces out there. It’s the place where manufacturers get to showcase their greatest research and development, and most luxurious designs. These are the best phones of the year.

GRAPHENE-ENHANCED BATTERIES ARE ALMOST HERE

GRAPHENE-ENHANCED BATTERIES ARE ALMOST HERE

HardwareMag

Well, we also said that five years ago.

GEAR

GEAR

HardwareMag

More inside.

WELCOME TO THE AGE OF THE ULTRA-PREMIUM FLAGSHIP PHONE

WELCOME TO THE AGE OF THE ULTRA-PREMIUM FLAGSHIP PHONE

HardwareMag

It's not just about performance any more, smartphones are reaching peak luxury lifestyle.

GETTING THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

GETTING THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

HardwareMag

Entry-level phones used to be drab plastic affairs with limited features and barely usable cameras. All of that has changed in recent years. Budget phones today offer much of the same experience as flagship devices, including bezel-less designs and multiple cameras. But which phone gives the most bang for buck?

THE PEAK POWER LIST 2018

THE PEAK POWER LIST 2018

The Peak

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

Everything you need to know about 802.11ax

Everything you need to know about 802.11ax

HardwareMag

With its numerous improvements, 802.11ax looks set to be the next big wireless standard, but why should you care?

Apple Watch Series 4

Apple Watch Series 4

HardwareMag

Apple’s best smartwatch yet.

The Hype(erSmooth) Is Real

The Hype(erSmooth) Is Real

HardwareMag

GoPro Hero 7 Black

X Evolved

X Evolved

HardwareMag

Apple iPhone XS and XS Max

GEAR

GEAR

HardwareMag

The Nokia 6.1 Plus has a 5.8-inch full HD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio.

Thin, Light And Powerful, Here’s How LG Gram Is Redefining Ultrabooks

Thin, Light And Powerful, Here’s How LG Gram Is Redefining Ultrabooks

HardwareMag

When shopping for a new notebook, always figure out your priorities and needs – Lightweight?

GEAR

GEAR

HardwareMag

THE LATEST AND GREATEST

No Child’s Play

No Child’s Play

Young Parents

Fun is one thing, safety is another. Find out how you can protect your kid from dangerous play.

NO LOSING THESE BUDS

NO LOSING THESE BUDS

HardwareMag

The problem with wireless in-ear headphones is working out what to do with them when they’re not in use.

The Problem Of Wireless-ing Everything

The Problem Of Wireless-ing Everything

HardwareMag

Batteries are an unsolved problem that’s now invading my desktop.

Better Than A Dyson?

Better Than A Dyson?

HardwareMag

Bosch Unlimited Cordless Vacuum Cleaner By Alvin Soon

ACE OF PACE

ACE OF PACE

Torque

Jaguar’s sharp-looking electric SUV is radically different from the rest of the company’s “cats”.

A Dream For Mac Professionals

A Dream For Mac Professionals

HardwareMag

Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro (2018)

SLIM, LIGHT, AND FAST

SLIM, LIGHT, AND FAST

HardwareMag

Want to use your gaming laptop forwork and play? With slim bezels, compact chassis, and speedy graphics, gaming laptops have never looked more attractive.

Looks Like A Ray Gun

Looks Like A Ray Gun

HardwareMag

Dyson Cyclone V10

GEAR

GEAR

HardwareMag

KEEP CLEANING WITH SWAPPABLE BATTERIES

All You Need Is A Good Sensor

All You Need Is A Good Sensor

HardwareMag

Let’s face it. Not everyone needs a 16,000 DPI mouse, swappable grips, and a weight tuning system. When you find a mouse that suits you, all that just goes out the window. The simplest mice are also some of the very best out there, and they can be far easier on your wallet.

SHINE BRIGHT

SHINE BRIGHT

Home & Decor

No home is complete without showcasing your favourite souvenirs and decor accessories. Dressing your sideboards, side tables and display shelves with knick-knacks you love adds character to your living spaces.

Still One Of The Best Windows Notebooks

Still One Of The Best Windows Notebooks

HardwareMag

Dell XPS13

FAST AND FRUGAL

FAST AND FRUGAL

Torque

Porsche’s new Cayenne E-Hybrid provides more oomph and a longer emission-free range than its predecessor.

Music Set Free

Music Set Free

HardwareMag

Just one year on, and the competition in the true wireless earbuds category has ramped up immensely, with big names like Bang & Olufsen, Bose and Sony jumping in the fray.

WRIST TAKER

WRIST TAKER

The Peak

The No. 1 health tracker and wearables brand pivots into new territory.

TORQUE SHOP #5

TORQUE SHOP #5

Torque

This issue’s Q&A article is about the exterior lights of your car.

An evolutionary step up

An evolutionary step up

HardwareMag

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

Which gaming laptop should you get?

Which gaming laptop should you get?

HardwareMag

Gaming laptops reviews: Alienware 15, Acer Predator Triton 700 to Gigabyte Aero 15x, Asus ROG Zepghyrus GX501

ELECTRIC AVENUE

ELECTRIC AVENUE

Torque

Battery-powered cars are finally on the way, but some will inexplicably have a warmer reception than others.

Best digital camera, 4k TV, Noise canceling headphones, smart watches and smart phones!

Best digital camera, 4k TV, Noise canceling headphones, smart watches and smart phones!

HardwareMag

HWM Tech Awards winning brand and models for digital gadgets!

Reaching For The Top

Reaching For The Top

HardwareMag

Huawei Mate 10 Pro.

Battery Life Isn’t Everything

Battery Life Isn’t Everything

HardwareMag

ASUS ZenFone 4 Max.

Plain But Breat

Plain But Breat

HardwareMag

Logitech G603.

SAME SOUND, (MUCH) BETTER FIT

SAME SOUND, (MUCH) BETTER FIT

HardwareMag

Jaybird Freedom 2.

WHO SAID ALL DRONES HAD TO FLY?

WHO SAID ALL DRONES HAD TO FLY?

HardwareMag

Hear the word ‘drone’, and you’re probably thinking of the kind that fiies, but this drone is designed to swim instead. The PowerRay is a lifestyle underwater robot, featuring multiple conflgurations and add-on components that will allow you to do anything from shooting cool underwater photos and videos, to finding fish through sonar detection. It has a 4K 95-degree wide-angle underwater camera, and can operate at depths up to 30 meters in both freshwater and saltwater environments with a four hour battery life.

POWER-PACKED PERFORMANCE

POWER-PACKED PERFORMANCE

Torque

BMW’S PHEVS OFFER DISTINCT ADVANTAGES OVER CONVENTIONAL HYBRID AND PETROL ENGINES.

POWER-PACKED PERFORMANCE

POWER-PACKED PERFORMANCE

Torque

Bmw’s phevs offer distinct advantages over conventional hybrid and petrol engines.

A noteworthy return to form

A noteworthy return to form

HardwareMag

Samsung Galaxy Note8.

The return of dual rear Leicas

The return of dual rear Leicas

HardwareMag

Huawei P10 and P10 Plus.

TORQUE SHOP #9

TORQUE SHOP #9

Torque

Our mechanical engineer answers a few battery-related questions.

Handles like a race car

Handles like a race car

HardwareMag

Dyson V8 Fluffy Pro.

BATTERIES MAKE OR BREAK THE MODERN CAR

BATTERIES MAKE OR BREAK THE MODERN CAR

Torque

The current age of motoring has brought a lot of modern conveniences.

ENDURANCE ANDROID SMARTPHONES

ENDURANCE ANDROID SMARTPHONES

HardwareMag

There’s a trend we’ve been noticing with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 devices; they don’t just offer great all-round performance, but seem to be extremely efficient when it comes to sipping at battery reserves too. If you want a smartphone that can actually outlast your day, you’re in luck.

Best Buds

Best Buds

HardwareMag

Totally wireless earbuds are incredibly portable and offer unprecedented freedom of movement. But do they sound any good?

GREEN EXEC ROCKET

GREEN EXEC ROCKET

Torque

The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is a fastback with plenty of green technology and equally plentiful sportiness.

Gaming in the sweet spot

Gaming in the sweet spot

HardwareMag

15-inch gaming notebooks sit somewhere between beastly desktop replacements and paltry ultrabooks. While packing powerful hardware, they’re still relatively portable too. The only question is, which one should you get?

SEXY LUXURY

SEXY LUXURY

Torque

The gorgeous and luxurious Lexus LC coupe is available in two delicious flavours – spicy wasabi V6 hybrid LC500h and peppery V8 LC500.

Much more than just time tellers

Much more than just time tellers

HardwareMag

If your New Year’s resolution is to get in shape, get more organized, or sleep better (perhaps even all three), a smart companion for your wrist could be just what you need. But with so many choices out there, how do you know which is the best for you?

Gunning For Audio Supremacy

Gunning For Audio Supremacy

HardwareMag

LG V20.

Mod My Moto

Mod My Moto

HardwareMag

Moto Z.

AUTO MAGIC

AUTO MAGIC

Asia Pacific Boating

Elon musk visits Hong Kong, where his cars are extremely popular with Uber drivers and the public.

SPOILING THE MARKET

SPOILING THE MARKET

HardwareMag

The $600 - 800 smartphone tier is one of the most competitive markets today. As increased competition drives the price of these flagship-level smartphones down, consumers reap the rewards of advanced features, premium builds, powerful processors and high-resolution displays. But which offers the most bang for your buck? We find out.

PERFECT FOR THE ROAD

PERFECT FOR THE ROAD

HardwareMag

Light, compact, and designed for travel, on-ear wireless headphones are great companions. They’ve also come a long way with advanced technologies to ensure audio quality over wireless can match up to traditional cable connection. Which one of these will be your next upgrade?

Positively Charged

Positively Charged

Torque

The Ioniq is like the Korean smartphone of petrol-electric hybrids – it looks cool and has an intuitive interface that will appeal to drivers.

These  Are Today’s  Android  Flagships

These Are Today’s Android Flagships

HardwareMag

This is a championship fight – which among today’s Android flagship smartphones has the best performance?

The Way to a Healthy Heart

The Way to a Healthy Heart

HardwareMag

In this wearables shootout, we look at activity and wellness trackers able to provide Heart Rate Monitoring (HRM) without the need for a chest strap.

Modular Magic

Modular Magic

HardwareMag

The LG G5 is an adventurous experiment for a powerful phone with potential still waiting to be realized.

Wireless Warriors

Wireless Warriors

HardwareMag

Tablets and smartphones are getting so powerful that many find they no longer need a dedicated laptop. But if you’re trying to get serious work done, a touchscreen keyboard just won’t cut it. Bluetooth keyboards are easy to set up, usable on multiple devices, Hardware and give you a real typing experience.

New This Month

New This Month

HardwareMag

Every month, we receive dozens of product announcements and mentions, sit through many a launch event and try out all kinds devices. All these products are then carefully curated by our crack team of tech gurus. The final list is presented here in Gear and it is our hope you’ll find something to geek-out to.

GREENER GOLF

GREENER GOLF

Torque

This hybrid hatchback is powerful and efficient, but only fairly fun to drive.

The “battmobile”

The “battmobile”

Torque

Our mechanical engineer talks about the nuts and volts of battery-powered automobiles in the first of a two-part article.

Reinventing the Galaxy

Reinventing the Galaxy

HardwareMag

Not just a spec bump, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are better than ever. The Galaxy S7 Edge gets an additional Editor’s Choice because of the exceptional Edge Panel, with all the improvements of the S7 and more.

When “in-between” is really “just nice”

When “in-between” is really “just nice”

HardwareMag

Top-of-the-line cameras with the latest technologies are normally out of reach of the average consumer. Give it a year or so though, and their features trickle down to the mid-range models, making these the ideal balance of performance versus value.

Faster, lighter, and sleeker

Faster, lighter, and sleeker

HardwareMag

Now that Intel’s sixth-generation Skylake processors are out in the wild, manufacturers have begun to roll out their updated convertibles and ultrabooks packed with the latest hardware. This means faster machines that last for even longer, all wrapped up in slimmer and more attractive packages than before. Interested? Read on to find out the best of the lot.

The android 6.0 iphone

The android 6.0 iphone

HardwareMag

A powerful mid-tier smartphone, for the wrong price.

IT DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN THIS

IT DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN THIS

HardwareMag

The high-end smartphone category is one of the most competitive consumer markets out there. It’s the place manufacturers showcase their latest and greatest developments, plus the most luxurious designs. We’ve rounded up five flagships to find out which is truly the best of the best.

5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ANDROID 6.0 COULD DO

5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ANDROID 6.0 COULD DO

HardwareMag

Unless you’re the proud owner of the Huawei Nexus 6P, you probably haven’t had the chance to experience the latest version of Android yet. Google’s latest Nexus phone may have shipped with Marshmallow, the yummy moniker slapped onto the most polished version of Android so far, but it’ll likely be a while before other manufacturers roll out their own updates.

Fast Charging Explained

Fast Charging Explained

HardwareMag

As smartphone displays have grown in size and resolution, so too has battery capacity to meet the increased power draw. Unfortunately, battery life still struggles to accommodate the needs of heavy-usage smartphone users and, as such, reducing re-charge times has become the next best thing. Over the past few years, a number of companies have introduced innovative technologies that speed up the charging process.

Stop, Start; Save Fuel

Stop, Start; Save Fuel

Torque

Our mechanical engineer explains how auto stop-start squeezes a little more fuel economy out of your car’s engine.