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.

AN APPLE A DAY...

HWM Singapore

01 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.

02 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. These were the places I went and here are the photos I took.

03 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.

04 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.

05 UPGRADE YOUR LIFE • In an era of AI 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.

06 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.

07 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.

08 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.