Are you ready for the next invasion of iPhone 4 phones in Singapore? Soon the small and sleek phones will be all over again, be prepared. Here I answer all the important questions you need to know before the iPhone 4 launches in Singapore!
Latest Updates! Everything about the iPhone 4 in Singapore!Content of this Guide:
1. What makes the iPhone 4 so Special?
2. Launch Dates for Singapore
3. Telco Details (Singtel, Starhub and M1)
4. Price / Plans for Singapore
5. Upgrade Options for old iPhones
6. Tip: Where do I get the iPhone 4 earlier
7. Extra: Micro SIM card availability in Singapore
Before we get all Singapore – What makes the iPhone 4 so Special?
- Quick TIP – You should read these later:
- • The 25 best and free iPhone / iPad apps for Singapore
- • 20 more fantastic (and free) iPhone / iPad apps for Singapore
- • The complete iPad guide for Singapore (Prices / Shipping / Specs)
Alright, so before I answer all the Singapore related most wanted questions about the new iPhone 4 (Where, how, price ..) here is why you should get it in the first place.
A quick summary of its newest features (since I am sure you’ve heard all about it already anyway). But I found some great videos and first hand on reviews that you might find interesting.
- New iPhone 4 Features:
- • Front Facing Camera (for Video Conferencing called Face Time). Review
- • New 5MP Camera and finally a LED flash. Video Review, Hands On
- • Video HD (720p) recording option Review
- • 3.5″ Retina Display (best display ever) Video Test, Review
- • New A4 Apple processor for awesome battery life Information, Video
- • iOS 4, including many new options like multi tasking Video, Review
- And here are the best official Apple Videos:
- • Apple Keynote Video (Quicktime)
- • iPhone 4 Picture Gallery (engadget)
- • iPhone 4 Feature Video (Apple)
Apples iPhone 4 in Singapore soon – Confirmed July 2010
While Apple will start selling the new iPhone 4 in its “primary” countries US, France, Germany, UK and Japan on June 24th, Singapore is confirmed to get the new high tech toy, sorry, phone, in July 2010.
Together with Hong Kong and 16 other countries the iPhone 4 will arrive on our shores only 1 month after the initial launch which is in line with how Apple handled the iPhone 3GS release here.
- Release in July 2010, complete country list:
• Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland
Singtel, Starhub and M1 – Bringing the iPhone 4 soon
Good for the end user of the new iPhone 4, all three major telco providers in Singapore have already officially stated that they are very interested in offering the iPhone and will bring it to their customers “in the next months”.
Singtel, Starhub and M1 announced that will launch the phone soon to the Singapore market, but havent given any “official” availability date yet.
- Official Telco Statements (Source Newspaper):
- • Singtel: “keen to bring the latest iPhone to customers and we are in the final stage of discussions with Apple“
- • M1: “will launch the iPhone 4 in Singaporei n the coming months“
- • Starhub: “we expect to launch iphone 4 in the coming months“
- Here are the official iPhone Pages from the Telco Providers:
- • Starhub iPhone Infos
- • M1 iPhone Infos
- • SingTel iPhone Infos
What’s the Price of the iPhone 4 in Singapore?
If we look at the prices of the US market and compare them to our local Singapore market, no big changes are to be expected.
The new iPhone 4 is priced exactly the same as the old iPhone 3GS in the US and I expect the same to be the case in Singapore.
Price details:
The 16GB model iPhone 4 will set you back $ and the 32 GB iPhone 4 will cost you $299, USD that is.
In Singapore the iPhone is subsidised by the Telco Providers, depending on your 2 year price plan subscription, you will have to pay from zero to 600$.
How can I upgrade my old Singapore iPhone to the new iPhone 4?
You basically will have two options when we look back at how the TelCos handled earlier iPhone upgrades:
- Upgrade:
You had to fulfill at least six months of your contract, for being eligible for an early upgrade offer where you’ll be required to top up a certain amount (up to 600$). - Trade In:
The second, and cheaper option is to trade-in your older model for a certain amount (usually between 300$ and 400$).
Where do I get the iPhone 4 in Singapore before its official launch?
• This article will be very helpful for you: The 5 Best places to buy electronics in Singapore
And if you really cant wait that 1 month, here are 3 options:
- 1. Fly to the Launch countries (June)
The most simple but most expensive possibility is to book your ticket to either the US, France, Germany, UK or Japan, go shopping for as many iPhone 4 as you can and come back on the next flight. - 2. Ask a friend overseas to send it to Singapore
This option is probably the cheapest but also very unsecure one. I had myexperiences with the Singapore Customs so I would be very careful in sending valuable and electronic goods to Singapore - 3. Get it on the Singapore Black Market
The first iPhone 4s are sure to arrive very soon after its official launch in June all over the sneaky Tech places in Singapore. Take a walk though Sim Lim Square or Mustafa Center and you will for sure be able to get your hands on one of the (overpriced) model.
(Read: 5 Places You should avoid when shopping in Singapore)
What’s up with that new micro SIM card? Can I get it in Singapore?
Yes, as soon as Apple announced the iPads features, and that it would only work with the new micro SIM card, the local Telco providers went on overnight shifts and soon later released their own micro SIM cards.
(Read: Apples Micro SIM Card explained)
- • Starhub and M1 are selling the micro SIM card since 29th May
- • Singtel is selling them since the 3rd of June, we are all set to go!
So, are you getting one?
I hope all this information made your decision a bit easier, please let me know if you have any more questions, I am sure to help you.. and after all, Are You Getting an iPhone 4?
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19 Comments for this post
Jun 17, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Very helpful info.
I’m a iPhone 3Gs user. If I change to 4G phone, could I sync all my 3Gs phone info. (eg. apps, ringtone, mails.. etc.) over to the new 4G phone??
Jun 22, 2010 at 2:23 pm
1. sync old 3Gs for the last time in your iTunes 9.2
2. buy or steal new iPhone 4
3. Connect the new one to the iTunes that u previously synced wit 3Gs.
4. Go to option, then restore from back up.
5. Choose the back-up with the latest date.
ringtones, contacts, sms, mails will all sync properly.
but many apps will crash. early solution is “delete all from iPhone 4 and install back from iPhone 4. It happened when I sync from iPhone to iPhone 3Gs, but no problem during iPhone to my sis iPhone 3G. It is due to CPU upgrade in hardware.
Jun 28, 2010 at 1:52 am
Hi pat.. I think its possible, provided if you know how to configure your new 4G to sync with your PC..
apps, (as long as you purchased it before)
contacts (must be either synced to your outlook/google contacts or stored in SIM card), ringtone (if you still have the original in your itunes),
SMS (if you have a 3rd party software)..
Jun 29, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Yes definitely! So long as you keep your 3Gs backed up … Incase you haven’t just connect your iPhone 3Gs to your computer and sync the phone which will automatically back it up as well. When you connect your brand new iPhone 4 just selected your back up rather that setting it up as a new phone! :)
Jul 11, 2010 at 3:52 pm
how about the micro sim card? will singtel give us a free micro sim card or do we nid to chop the side off?
Jul 13, 2010 at 11:18 am
What’s so complete about this post? No price and availability for Singapore telcos..
Jul 14, 2010 at 6:45 pm
no la, I prefer to wait for iphone 5
Jul 17, 2010 at 10:47 pm
I am now in Germany.
No way to buy iPhone 4 in Germany without subscription and SIM lock. On top they have no stock.
Heart that France and UK might be okay. But maybe also no stock.
Jul 18, 2010 at 3:14 pm
I wanted to get the iPhone 4 initially, but after reading the recent reports on the poor reception and explosion on the iPhone 4, I am now very apprehensive on buying the phone, at least the first batch. What’s your advice?
Jul 21, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Hi, Tks That was very helpful.
BTW: If i am holding a iPhone 3G S, can i upgrade the iPhone 4 software?
Jul 23, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Hi, could someone help me please. I would like to buy in Singapore since they are factory unlocked. Does that mean I can buy one without contract? and also how do I pre-order? Will they still have it by August 4th? I’m in US right now and can’t buy it here, desperate to buy one in Singapore. What should I do?
Jul 26, 2010 at 8:52 am
Is it possible to buy the factory unlock iphone from Singapore and if yes what would be the price?
Aug 3, 2010 at 9:35 pm
is the rumor about the iphone 4 signal problem its true??
Aug 16, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Not possible to buy iphone 4.0 without a contract at the moment.
Sep 28, 2010 at 7:09 pm
ive been waiting for iphone from starhub..theyre always out of stock..this is getting really frustrating
Oct 22, 2010 at 10:07 am
iphones sucks ttm :)
Mar 24, 2011 at 4:17 pm
how much is a iphone4 in singapore right now?
Apr 10, 2011 at 11:54 am
Where can I buy the iPhone4 in Singapore?
Apr 21, 2011 at 6:35 pm
Guys…wake up. Go apple.com.sg – they sell only S$888 for (16GB),S$1048.00 for (32GB),why would u guys want to buy it from others,But Order wait 24 HRS (normally taken 2 days to deliver,Local credit card & local address)I can’t wait it,I stay s’pore 2 days, I seen selling at Famous shopping mall in singapore Mustafa centre iPhone 4 16GB S$915.00,32GB S$1090.00 included 7% GST,Like me Tourist they give GST application form, I get back 7% GST back 16GB S$64.00,32GB S$76.00 so my price get it 16GB S$850.00,32GB S$1013.00,Bought from apple store singapore,How to get 7%GST back,GST Application Form and all where to get it?,So Purchase from Apple store more price i need to pay?,why would u guys want to buy it from others?
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