After a month of waiting, iPhone 4 is finally coming to Singapore on 30 July 2010.

Just yesterday, Apple released prices for the iPhone 4 ahead of the launch. The contract-free 16GB and 32GB models will cost S$888 and S$1,048, respectively, from the Apple online store.

As many of you may already know, only the black iPhone 4 will be available.

And today, the three telcos have finally announced their iPhone price plans. I have compiled them below for easier glance and comparison.

StarHub

For more information and updates, check out StarHub website

M1

For more information and updates, check out M1 website

SingTel

For more information and updates, check out SingTel website

At a glance, M1 and SingTel charges slightly cheaper one time fee, while M1 has the cheapest plan you may sign up.

If you are a heavy voice and data user, you may want to consider M1 Unlimited plan that comes with unlimited voice credits, SMS/MMS credits and data bundle.

Let’s wait for Friday to come!

Updates! You can go down to M1 Shop Paragon on 30 July, 12am, and be the first to own an iPhone 4!

Public reported that vulnerability has been discovered in Internet Explorer 7 which allows remote code execution. If the exploit succeeded, it could crash the browser and force a restart that would allow malicious code to piggyback on the Web page code when the browser is reopened after reboot.

With 26.6% of the Internet users executing their Internet activities on Internet Explorer 7 (according to w3schools), that means a quarter of us are exposed to the vulnerability (despites 1 in 500 as estimated by Microsoft).

Make sure you run Microsoft Auto Updates, anytime from now on!

It can be on your system tray as shown below, or you may go direct to Microsoft Update site (using IE).

I wouldn’t be too sure if that will keep your machine safe from any attacks, but at least it is all you can do now.

Either that, or switch to other alternative browsers.

I have to admit that my first impression on this release was: disappointment.

The arrival of Canon EOS 5D Mark II has brought up some hikes among the DSLR users. Rumors started to flood in since 2 years ago. Until recently, Canon launched the moon teaser themed “Destined Evolution” which revealed the new camera bit by bit over time, as follow:

Some people were amused by the way Canon brought in this camera, while others were annoyed along the way. I personally think that Canon has successfully achieved what they wanted to, be it leaving positive or negative impacts among the consumers. At least, huge crowd of people already knows about its arrival. Awareness? 100% positive. Check out the now fully revealed camera at Canon USA website.

Before you head over and check out dpreview.com’s hands-on preview on Canon EOS 5D Mark II, let’s have a quick glance on what’s new on Canon EOS 5D Mark II as compared to its predecessor (in short and layman terms). Many of the features are found in their recent announcement of 50D, 1000D and 450D though.

• 21.1 megapixel full frame CMOS sensor
• DIGIC IV image processor, 14-bit ADC
• Reduced micro lens gap
• Expanded ISO sensitivity range (100-6400, expansion to 50 and 25600)
• Auto ISO in all modes except manual
• No mirror flip in Live View with Contrast AF
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• Continuous shooting up to 3.9 fps
• Live view functionality with contrast-detect AF
• Movie recording in live view
• Clear View 3.0″ LCD monitor
• Automatic LCD brightness control
• Built-in Microphone and Speaker
• Microphone input socket
• HDMI output
• Command Dial positions
• 98% coverage viewfinder
• IrPort remote
• All new 1800 mAh battery
• RAW available in Auto mode
• Expanded bracketing options
• Improved battery status information / memory
• Quick Control screen
• Creative Auto Mode
• Extra small sRAW / separate selection
• Refreshed user interface
• Image processing features
• New jump mode options
• Two mode Live View silent shooting
• Copyright metadata
• Optional WFT-E4 and BG-E6 grips

At a really first glance, it may seem that Canon has stuffed movie recording featured into their old 5D body with some new technology and features. However, do take note on the bits and pieces here and there that Canon has got to offer. At USD$2,699, you can’t really ask for more.

It may be a catch-up game that Canon is playing with Nikon, but it is considered as the best model to go for in Canon. And it is definitely the best model to compete with Nikon D700, to offer healthy competitions. The winner? Us.

And oh, did I mention that they did not pay much attention on their poor auto-focus (AF) that many professional photographers were frustrated with?

• 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
• ISO 100-6400
• HD720p video capture (w/ audio)
• Face Detection System
• 3″ LCD 920,000 pixel resolution
• 11-point AF
• 96% viewfinder coverage
• HDMI output

The selling point is definitely the world’s first DSLR with movie recording function. Otherwise, the new sensor with great high ISO handling, great AF and large 3″ LCD are those that is identical to what you could have found in D3/D300/D700.

The game between Canon and Nikon has been going on since long ago, and the heat has seem to grow intensely recently when both Canon and Nikon aggressively introducing new DSLR models. Both players have their own game strategy. While they are still (or pretending to be) playing on their own court, I don’t see peace game in near future.

However, I personally think that healthy competition will benefit all parties, especially the consumers like us. We want to see improvements in DSLR technology. We want to see price drops. We want to see more choices.

So, Canon or Nikon? Still too early to say.

If you need to make a decision right at this moment, I would say set your budget (or you will end up in a never ending Buy-Buy-Buy, BBB, game!), and spend some time at your favourite (friendly) camera shops to try them out!

My golden rules is to buy the one that you love.

It is only if you love it, then you will accept its good and bad as a whole.

Brief specifications for your quick glance:

• 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
• 6.3fps continuous shooting, max. burst 90 JPEGs with UDMA card
• DIGIC 4 processor
• ISO 100-3200, expandable to 12800
• 9-point wide area AF
• 3.0″ Clear View VGA LCD with Live View mode & Face Detection Live AF
• Magnesium alloy body, with environmental protection
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• HDMI connection for high quality viewing and playback on a High Definition TV
• Full compatibility with Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites

Whilst this does not excite me much (or rather disappointing as I’m waiting for Canon EOS 5D replacement), it can be an intro insight to what the Canon EOS 5D replacement model will be like. High megapixels on DIGIC 4 processor (high burst mode), with 3.0″ screen that has Live View support, housed in a great magnesium alloy body.

Will they throw in a better FF sensor as well? A little more patience is all we need now.

Check out the hot and fresh Canon EOS 50D preview at dpreview.com!

Source: dpreview.com