HWM Singapore

HWM Singapore is a monthly consumer technology publication covering the 3Cs of tech -- Computers, Consumer Electronics & Communications (and now Software & Games). A strong technology brand with independent editions throughout South-east Asia since 2000, HWM Singapore is known for its authoritative product comparison shootouts, analytical feature stories, benchmarked product reviews and technical walkthroughs. Feast your eyes on easy-to-read layouts, useful tips and decisive reviews, before plonking that hard-earned dollar on the best technology for you, your social circle and your home.

Ed’s Note

HWM Singapore

01 I asked Singapore’s top athletes about “pro” smartwatch running features. Their answers surprised me

02 ALMOST IDEAL CLAMSHELL • We’ve seen our fair share of clamshell foldables, from Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip6 to OPPO’s Find N3 Flip. While the form factor has evolved incrementally over the years, Xiaomi has decided to shake things up with the Xiaomi Mix Flip.

03 FINDING FEUDAL FOOTING

04 THE FOLDABLE TO BEAT • The OPPO Find N5 took its time making a return to the international stage, and OPPO wants you to believe that the wait was worth it. Given the engineering marvels packed into this phone, they might just be right.

05 A MID-RANGE SHAKE-UP • Both cards come with a generous 16GB of VRAM—albeit GDDR6. This is a clever move by AMD, given that NVIDIA has stuck with 12GB on its RTX 5070. More VRAM ensures smoother performance in memory-intensive workloads, such as high-resolution gaming and ray tracing.

06 MODERN BUDGET MAKEOVER • Apple’s most affordable iPhone has finally received its much-needed refresh, and it now goes by a new name: the iPhone 16E. The “E” might stand for “Essential” or “Economical,” but one thing is certain—Apple wants this phone to be seen as part of the iPhone 16 family. The recipe remains familiar: keep the essentials and trim the excess.

07 EXCELLENT MAINSTREAM HUNTING

08 PRICEY PORTRAIT SHOTS • OPPO has made a name for itself with its flagship devices, such as the Find X8 Pro and the foldable Find N5, both of which have clinched HWZ’s Editor’s Choice awards. Naturally, expectations are high for its midrange offering, the OPPO Reno13 Pro. The big question is: can it inherit OPPO’s flagship DNA while maintaining a more affordable price tag?

08 A CLEAN KNOCKOUT • It was inevitable. We knew Apple would eventually update the MacBook Air with its new M4 chip, and that time has finally arrived. But what’s arguably most interesting is that Apple has lowered the price. The combination of increased performance, added features, and a lower price tag all but ensures that this is the best MacBook for most users.