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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?

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Setting up your child’s room for optimal learning? Here’s what you need to know.

No more expired groceries and sweating over a hot stove! Today’s smart kitchen appliances let you view the contents in the fridge from your phone, monitor the cooking progress from an app and even prep food based on your unique body composition.

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We don’t have to look too far to find custom-made sustainable wood furniture in Singapore. Some trees even grow in our gardens.

Living in a compact home can be chic and functional. All you need are clever design ideas to make the most of your space.

Soothing hues and minimalist elements in this condominium apartment are an ode to the modernist principles of Japanese interior design. MICHELLE LEE takes a look.

Cop these brilliant design ideas that bridge the gap between style and versatile function.

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Dive into The Peak’s furniture guide to creating a home workspace where you can flourish, and constraints are taboo.

This year marks the 11th edition of the annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, Singapore tech industry’s premier event where we recognize the best brands, products and services.

Here’s our guide to creating one that suits your lifestyle and blends harmoniously with the rest of your home.

A cohesive colour palette helps tie the look of various styles throughout the home together. DOMENICA TAN finds out how these homeowners designed and styled the interiors of their new abode.

Eliza HamizaH finds out how this designer managed to pull off a ryokan-like home in Singapore.

With a collection of Star Wars figurines, plants, and vases, storage is key for this cosy apartment. Eliza HamizaH finds out more.

Customisable furniture offers homeowners the freedom to express themselves regardless of the layout or size of their home.

Taking full advantage of the vertical expanse of this apartment, the designer managed to create more floor and storage space.

SINGAPORE'S MOST NOTABLE INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS OF 2019 AND THEIR OUTSTANDING PROJECTS.

Stylish essentials perfect for that homeproud friend, or anyone who’s just a homebody.

Flagship smartphone makers have it tough.

Bringing together the best of Microsoft and Google, this dual-screen device is two 5.6-inch displays held together by an elaborate 360-degree hinge.

Flexipreneur, artist, fitness enthusiast, movie buff... The modern woman’s lifestyle calls for creating time and space for passions and personal expression.

Who says women only go for pink and pastels when it comes to interior styles. Be inspired by these bachelorette pads that are anything but predictable.

The look of this bachelorette apartment is the result of a close collaboration between an interior designer and a feng shui master. Lynn Tan picks up a few tips on how to incorporate feng shui requirements into a home’s design without compromising on style.

This couple wanted their home to mirror their artistic sensibilities. Jacqueline Tan walks through their gallery-inspired home.

Keep up with tech — the new Samsung Galaxy A series phones are here for the generation of today.

This new Lego set features Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic Park as its backdrop, and the biggest, off-the-shelf, brick-built T. rex that boasts snapping jaws and posable head, limbs and tail.

AMD’s Ryzen 3000 processors come with a ton of features, including support for the latest PCIe 4.0 standard. To make the most of them though, you’ll need a new X570 motherboard.

If you intend to make the kitchen the highlight of your home, then you’ll want to consider investing in one that comes with quality finishes and a sleek design.

The ingredient is so uncommon that the top-of-the-line cream from this range costs $1,650. Mary-Ann Soh finds out more about Decorte’s revamped anti-ageing skincare line.

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

This is a home where everything has a specific placement. Homeowner Mads tells LYNN TAN that to keep things tidy, it is important to design for what you need, based on what you have.

Beautiful things really do come in small packages, as Polly Sweet discovers on her tour of this HDB apartment.

Black and white kitchens never go out of style. We suss out striking materials that let you reimagine this timeless combination.

Running out of room in your work or study zone? We’ve got you covered with cool layout and styling tips.

An abundance of bay windows can be too much of a good thing.

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

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“Clients are involved in the design process from the beginning.”

A modern home that fulfils storage and fengshui needs, yet still looks stylish.

The Sim family returned to Singapore after living overseas for over a decade.

Come home to the most luxurious designs money can buy.

Here are some features that would make cars friendlier to both male and female drivers.

Such closet spaces have become a sought-after addition for the home, partly because they help to turn the hassle of getting ready in the mornings into a pleasant experience.

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.

The Bell Nexus flying taxi is a full-scale vertical-takeoff-andlanding (VTOL) air taxi vehicle that can seat up to five persons.

Quick and easy ways to get your home clean and organised for the Lunar New Year.

SHARP STYLING AND SMART STORAGE ARE JUST SOME OF THE FEATURES DEFINING THE SKODA SUPERB AND KODIAQ.

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.

If the presentation of new kitchen designs at Eurocucina – the world’s most famous kitchen fair – is anything to go by, domestic cooking areas are certainly moving towards a darker palette, with ambient lighting and slimmer profiles. Here’s a look at the latest kitchen systems by some of the world’s most outstanding kitchen producers, and we predict four trends that will dominate the kitchen arena in 2019.

Here’s a roundup of four key trends we picked up at eurocucina that will change the look of home kitchens in the months to come.

Dark colours resonate with these homeowners who gravitate towards a cosy, intimate ambience. DOMENICA TAN finds out how this three-room HDB flat was transformed into a gorgeous one-bedroom apartment.

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?

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

When it comes to children’s rooms, it’s only natural to want to provide a space conducive to their well-being. Here are some bedroom design ideas for their growing-up years.

Edmund Schorr, director of sales, Asia-Pacific, Sub-Zero Group, talks about the popular American kitchen brand’s illustrious background and its new gallery here situated in a restored colonial townhouse.

Downsizing provides an opportunity to be creative with storage and furniture-hunting. LYNN TAN gleans tips from designer Mike Tan.

Lift your home out of the doldrums with these easy style updates that won’t break the bank BY ELIZABETH LIEW

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

Which of these tough-looking seven-seater SUVs offers the best mix of space, pace and practicality?

When it comes to this apartment home belonging to a young couple, a practical yet bold and modern aesthetic serves as the perfect canvas for showcasing art and statement pieces. ROSSARA JAMIL delves into the details surrounding its design.

Get the minimalist look of Japanese-style designs while keeping your home neat and tidy, with these top picks of home and lifestyle accessories from Japanese brand Muji.

NOT HAVING ENOUGH SPACE IS A COMMON ISSUE FACED BY MANY HOMEOWNERS. HERE ARE SOME INNOVATIVE IDEAS ON HOW TO ENSURE THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE ROOM FOR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY AND ALL THE THINGS YOU NEED.

Which of these turbocharged 1-litre crossovers offers suburbanites the best combination of performance and practicality?

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

This year marks the 9th edition of the annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, the tech industry’s premier event where we recognize the best brands, products, and services.

Interior designer Kelvin Teo redefines the industrial look with warm wood accents and a contemporary style in this spacious apartment home.

With five showrooms across Singapore and Malaysia, kitchen specialist Song Cho recently opened its sixth outlet, designed as a one-stop solution for all your kitchen needs.

Now that you’ve got that stunning backsplash and cutting-edge oven installed, it’s time to furnish your kitchen with the prettiest and niftiest kitchenware. Here are 30 iconic items you’ll want to own.

It’s time to gather your family and friends to celebrate a year well spent. But instead of the conventional red-and-green theme that’s too often seen in December, put a refreshing spin to your festive decorating by using this season’s trendiest hues of onyx green and millenial pink, along with a bold tropical look.

Award-winning local design studio Wynk Collaborative transforms this petite apartment into a cosy home filled with warmth, style and practical design solutions.

The very first iPhone was unveiled ten years ago, on 7th January 2007. While it wasn’t the first smartphone, it leapfrogged far beyond the competition and launched the mobile revolution, and the world has never been the same since.

CONSIDERING BUYING YOUR FIRST BOAT AND DON’T HAVE A BIG BUDGET? APB PRESENTS MODELS STARTING FROM UNDER US$50,000 UP TO US$200,000 – INCLUDING DELIVERY TO ASIA.

Freeing your home of unnecessary belongings gives you more room to breathe – and improves your well-being, too.

A new world record for tape storage.

This is the 8th edition of our annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, and in the last issue, we rounded up the products and technologies that won our Editor’s Choice awards.

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?

A notebook is arguably more functional, but a tablet is definitely more handy and portable. Can’t decide between the two? Don’t compromise. Enjoy the best of both worlds with these new 2-in-1 notebooks.

The homeowners of this condominium apartment wanted ample storage space to conceal clutter in the stylish interiors of their home.

This apartment plays it cool with Scandinavian touches.

This apartment was redesigned with plenty of storage space for its family’s growing collection of keepsakes.

Small kitchens can be just as efficient and stylish as regular-sized ones, provided they are well-designed and equipped with clever storage solutions. We approach experts who know these compact cookspaces best – food-truck businesses, chefs, and interior designers – for tips on maximising every inch. Plus, we give you a round-up of the best compact and multipurpose appliances around, so you can do more, with less.

What you should know and consider when buying a water heater for your home.

Thanks to built-in carpentry and streamlined designs, you can hardly spot the impressive amount of storage space in this apartment.

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.

A quick guide on how to save time, safeguard your data, and protect your files.

1. PERFECT FOR LANDSCAPES: This is Panasonic’s widest lens for the Micro Four Thirds family (not including the 8mm fisheye). It provides a wide 24mm view, making it perfect for landscapes and architectural photography. The fast f/1.4 lens has a nine-bladed aperture, and the metal body ships with a lens hood. PANASONIC LUMIX G LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12MM F1.4 ASPH.

Sleek wall features also serve as storage spaces in this roomy apartment.

Metaphor Studio considers design to be a part of cultural expression, and sees it as a way to re-evaluate the contemporary built environment. Founded in 1998 by two architectural graduates who worked out of a home office, the studio has since established itself with a portfolio of residential and hospitality projects.

Built-in furniture and s tructures are increasingly popular when it comes to renovations. We’re not surprised, as they are tailor-made to your design specifications and maximise floor space, too. We take a closer look at four coveted design features!

In last month's issue of HWM, we looked at all the winners of the prestigous Editor's Choice at this year's HWM+Hard-wareZone.com Tech Awards. This issue, we explore instead the Readers' Choice results with detailed analysis of the best technology brands in Singapore, as voted by you. As one of the most comprehensive brand recognition surveys in the industry, The HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards 2016 saw 40 categories and nearly 200 brands nominated for Readers' Choice polling.

In a home with several devices and multiple users, it makes sense to get a Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliance.

SSDs are fast, but the older SATA interface has been limiting their performance. If you are ready to take your system to the next level, consider these high-end PCIe-based SSDs.

Time for Junior to move into his own room? Skip the cookie-cutter furniture and go for these cool options. By NIKKI FUNG

Current mediums of storage all suffer from decay. Books rot, photographs fade, and even hard drives can become corrupt within the decade. But that may soon change.

Builders across the region are creating bigger, better, faster and more luxurious vessels than ever before. By Glen Watson

Q: For more storage, I want to build my cabinets all the way up to the ceiling. Is there a way to access them more easily?

Could shopping at your local supermarket soon be a thing of the past?

This impossibly colourful apartment’s over-the-top decor is the designer’s take on underground spaces.

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.

How do we manage clutter in smaller homes? Try these wall-mounted storage units that won’t take up precious floor space – they’ll jazz up your walls, too!

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.

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.