iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro will be available for pre-order in S’pore this Friday, 17 Sep 21

iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini

Apple today introduced iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, the next generation of the world’s best smartphone, featuring a beautiful design with sleek flat edges in five gorgeous new colours. Both models feature major innovations, including the most advanced dual-camera system ever on iPhone — with a new Wide camera with bigger pixels and sensor-shift optical image stabilisation (OIS) offering improvements in low light photos and videos, a new way to personalise the camera with Photographic Styles, and Cinematic mode, which brings a new dimension to video storytelling. iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini also boast super-fast performance and power efficiency with A15 Bionic, longer battery life, a brighter Super Retina XDR display that brings content to life, incredible durability with the Ceramic Shield front cover, double the entry-level storage at 128GB, an industry-leading IP68 rating for water resistance, and an advanced 5G experience.

iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini will be available in pink, blue, midnight, starlight, and (PRODUCT)RED¹ with pre-orders beginning Friday, September 17, and availability beginning Friday, September 24.

iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

Apple today introduced iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a smartphone. Redesigned inside and out, both models introduce an all-new Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion featuring an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz, making the touch experience faster and more responsive. The pro camera system gets its biggest advancement ever with new Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras, that capture stunning photos and video, powered by the unmatched performance of A15 Bionic, more powerful than the leading competition. These technologies enable impressive new photo capabilities never before possible on iPhone, like macro photography on the new Ultra Wide camera and up to 2.2x improved low-light performance on the new Wide camera. New computational photography features like Photographic Styles personalise the look of images in the Camera app, and both models now include Night mode on all cameras. Video takes a huge leap forward with Cinematic mode for beautiful depth-of-field transitions, macro video, Time-lapse and Slo-mo, and even better low-light performance. Both models also offer end-to-end pro workflows in Dolby Vision, and for the first time, ProRes, only available on iPhone. iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max also include 5G with more bands for better coverage, big improvements to battery life for the best battery life ever on iPhone with iPhone 13 Pro Max, new storage capacity of 1TB, and the Ceramic Shield front cover, tougher than any smartphone glass.

iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will be available in four stunning finishes, including graphite, gold, silver, and the all-new sierra blue. Pre-orders begin Friday, September 17, with availability beginning Friday, September 24.

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5 Creative Ways To Teach Your Child How To Count

Educators usually begin teaching counting and basic numerical concepts to children in Kindergarten. However, you can begin to teach your child these concepts earlier on. The skills you teach your child can search as a foundation that your little one can draw upon when teachers introduce numerical concepts in Kindergarten. Moreover, counting is the foundation of money management.

Teaching children to count can be easy and fun! Use these simple strategies to develop your child’s fondness for numbers.

1: BLOCKS SORTING

Sorting, the application of logical thinking, is a natural part of counting objects. Sorting, classifying, comparing, and organizing information are the pillars of complex mathematical decision-making and thinking skills.

Keep things engaging by asking your child to recognize his or her set of blocks. The process of sorting is the process of grouping objects that share the same attributes. Ask your child to arrange the blocks by shape or color. Then, count each category.

2: MODELING ROLE-PLAY

For children aged 3 to 4, you can practice counting by using common toys. Stuffed animals and stacking rings can be useful for your role-play. Let your child play with your while you are counting the objects together. Sneak the learning in playtime rather than focusing on academics. You can also teach the color names as you count these types of toys.

3: COUNT AND EAT

If your child is motivated by snacks, you can use this technique to work on his or her counting skills. Use your child’s favorite snacks and have them count how many you are giving them. You can let your child eat the snacks with every correct answer.

4: STAMP ON

Use your child’s artistic side to your advantage by having your toddler place stamps on a piece of paper. State the number you want them to show and let them stamp the corresponding object. Make sure they are using their index finger to point to each stamp as they assign it a number.

5: DOTTED CARDS

Dotted cards are made with paper and colored dot stickers. You can print this template for your convenience. Children can count aloud as they place each numerical counter on the dots. Alternatively, you can count and match the number of dots on the dominoes.

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6 Must-Try Korean Mint Chocolate Products Available Online

When it comes to mint chocolate, you either love it or hate it. While others feel as though they are biting into a tube of toothpaste, some foodies have fallen in love with its refreshingly sweet taste. What can I say? Mint chocolate complements each other.

Mint chocolate desserts usually come in the form of gelato or ice cream. After all, it was originally created through an ice cream competition back in 1973. Throughout the years, people have become increasingly creative on taking this flavor to the next level.

In Korea, mint chocolate was all the rage over the past months. You must try some of their products available online through Shopee Singapore.

#1: MINT CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

Most flavors would complement brownies, but this product tastes so well. Bite into the mint chocolate goodness of the Mint Chocolate Brownie. You will find yourself wanting more!

Price: S$10.81 at Shopee SG.

#2: GREEN TEA MINT CHOCOCHIP

Mint and chocolate could have one without the other, but it is better together. The Green Tea Mint Chocochip is a part of a wide I’m Yo Choco Mix Series. You can drink this either as a cold or hot beverage. Feel refreshed with its sweet mix of mint and chocolate!

Price: S$23.50 at Shopee SG.

#3: HERSHEY’S MINT CREME MINI WAFERS

The 100 grams of Hershey’s Mint Creme Mini Wafers is unique due to its smooth filling that is both refreshing and smooth. The Hershey’s chocolate sauce is not too sweet, and its wafers are crunchy. After eating this snack, your fingers will leave its chocolate sauce. Feel free to lick it!

Price: S$19.99 at Shopee SG.

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#4: ABC CHOCO COOKIE – MINT CHOCOLATE FLAVOR

Orion’s ABC Choco Cookie – Mint Chocolate Flavor boasts its crispy cookies filled with the sweetness of chocolate and the refreshing flavor of mint. This product is part of their 2021 Summer Limited edition offerings. Its cute packaging is a plus!

Price: S$10.99 at Shopee SG.

#5: MINT CHOCO PIE

With its appealing turquoise packaging, the Mint Choco Pie has an appealing mix of juicy cacao and the fresh taste of mint. It will spread in your mouth smoothly. Take a bite or two!

Price: S$9.80 at Shopee SG.

#6: KANU MINT CHOCOLATE LATTE

Korean instant coffees are popular for its convenience and rich flavor. What better way to spend your day than by sipping a Kanu Mint Chocolate Latte? Its great flavor is suitable for desserts. Each box contains 24 sachets. Do not be afraid to stock up because it does not expire for at least a year!

Price S$18.50 at Shopee SG.

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6 Korean Marts In Singapore To Shop For Authentic Products

Watching the first episode of Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha made me crave for Korean food! I know I am not the only one. While there are plenty of glorious restaurant options in town, you can create your own delicious bowl of sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) or ramyeon (instant noodles) at home.

Begin by getting your hands on authentic Korean ingredients and products through visiting the following Korean Marts. Most are available online too!

#1: CHOROK MARKET

Nestled in the bustling Orchard area, Chorok Market sells freshly imported vegetables and branded goods from Korea. Get your favorite Lotte snacks and stock up your Soju as you visit the store. You can also purchase items online through their website. Get free delivery for orders above S$80! Order here.

#2: SHINE KOREA

Shine Korea is regarded as one of the most popular Korean marts in Singapore. With its various branches spread across the country, its best-selling items are the Samyang instant noodles. You can find its cool flavors such as Samyang Buldak Tomato Pasta and Samyang Hot Pepper Jjamppong/Jjajang. For your convenience, you may shop through their website. Orders above S$80 can reap its free delivery. Order here.

Image Credits: Ana Sison Tallod via facebook.com

#3: KORYO MART

For many Singaporeans, they visit Korean markets just to get the feel of being in Korea. They soak in the atmosphere without a shopping list on hand. If that is the experience you are looking for, you can visit the Koryo Mart. Its branches have a variety of frozen meats, kimchi, instant noodles, seaweed, soups, sauces, and marinades. These ingredients are perfect for your DIY Korean BBQ party. Koryo Mart is also available at qoo10. Order here.

#4: AMU MAR-TE

Amu Mar-te has two physical outlets in AMK Djitsun Mall and in Canberra Plaza. Its Ang Mo Kio is unique as it is linked to the Korfe Bakery. In this mart, you will find ready-to-eat meals such as soybean stew, salted egg dumplings, and Korean seafood pancakes. Check out their outlets to enjoy their extraordinary daily selection of items that are under S$3! You can also purchase through their Shopee store, here.

Image Credits: amumarte.sg via facebook.com

#5: LEE MART

Lee Mart is often associated with its Korean side dishes. It offers its customers more than that! You will find other Korean products such as anchovies, kimchi, frozen food, braised lotus roots, and instant noodles.

There are currently four outlets in Singapore: Chinatown Point, Suntec City Mall, Hillion Mall, and Heartland Mall. Visit these outlets or browse their website. Get free delivery for purchases above S$70. Order here.

#6: BLUEBASKET

BlueBasket tickles the modern heart as it offers a lot of trendy items and kitchenware. From minimalist Jeju bowls to trendy food items such as Fishcake Noodle Tteokbokki and Makgeolli Brewing Kits, you can find these items here!

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New BlueBasket members can enjoy free delivery coupon without minimum spending when they purchase online. Nonetheless, orders above S$80 get free delivery. Order here.

Korea has a vast majority of grocery store chains where you can do most of your shopping. From convenience stores to marts, these stores sell a variety of food and household items. Since we cannot easily travel to Korea to purchase what we need, you can stop by these abovementioned marts to get your authentic Korean cuisine experience!

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