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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Your Concise Guide To Cryptocurrency Terms

DEFINING CRYPTOCURRENCY

The cryptocurrency is a virtual or digital currency that is secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to double-spend or counterfeit. Many cryptocurrencies are decentralized networks based on blockchain technology. This technology consists of a distributed ledger enforced by a disparate network of computers. A distinct feature of cryptocurrencies is that they are generally not issued by any central authority. Thus, these are theoretically immune to government manipulation or interference.

1. ADDRESS

Cryptocurrency coins are identified on the blockchain using the unique addresses. The value of your wallet is updated based on your address every time a transaction is confirmed. Addresses may appear in diverse formats. Simply put, no coin is stored without a proper wallet address.

2. BITCOIN

Bitcoin is a term you usually hear. It is a digital currency that came into circulation last 2009. Around 18.636 million Bitcoins have been mined and there are only 21 million currently in existence. These can be traded anonymously or sold for cash. It is important to note that the circulation is not controlled by banks or governments.

While Bitcoin is the most popular, there are other cryptocurrencies in circulation such as Cardano, Litecoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Dogecoin.

3. BLOCKCHAIN

The blockchain is the underlying technology that powers the cryptocurrencies. It is a database that is chained togethering using cryptography. Once data is entered into this ledger, it cannot be erased or altered. All transactions are permanently recorded too.

4. EXCHANGE

The digital currency exchange is a business that allows users to sell, trade, buy, and exchange their Bitcoins for cash or other cryptocurrencies. Exchanges are usually run by private companies that earn by getting a commission from the transactions.

5. MINING

Like precious gold, there is a finite number of Bitcoins that can be acquired when you purchase or mine it. To mine it, miners use computers to solve complicated Mathematical puzzles. The miners receive Bitcoins as a reward for solving the puzzles. Mining requires powerful machines and unwavering amounts of time and energy.

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6. PRIVATE KEY

The private key is necessary to verify transactions when withdrawing or selling your cryptocurrencies. If someone gains access your private key, you can lose all your funds in a matter of seconds. You should not share this string of numbers and letters to anyone!

7. PUBLIC KEY

The public key is a string of characters used to buy cryptocurrency. Fans can easily send cryptocurrency using the creator’s public key.

8. SATOSHI NAKAMOTO

Satoshi Nakamoto is the individual or group of individuals credited with founding the world’s first cryptocurrency – the Bitcoin. The founder remains completely anonymous. If you see the term “satoshis” thrown in conversations, it refers to a fractional unit of Bitcoin. You can transact with the satoshis.

9. SEED

Seed is the foundation of your wallet’s digital existence. A recovery seed is a series of twelve or sixteen words that can be used to access your wallet in case something goes wrong. It is the equivalent of asking twelve security questions for a forgotten password. Do not share this to anyone!

10. WALLET

A wallet keeps a record of the user’s balance. It enables you to receive and send digital currencies. A crypto wallet is either a hardware device or a program that can access the computer software.

Sources: 1, 2, & 3

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