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Do you work at a desk and own an iPhone ? Then we have some stylish dock designs for you. These devices turn your Apple smartphone into a landline-style phone, complete with standalone handset. SEE ALSO: Stretchy iPhone charging cables are making us nostalgic for the '90s Whether you seek rad retro styling or minimalist modern looks, there's a dock to suit your personal style in our roundup. Take a look through our hand-picked selections below and sound off on social media about which desk-happy iPhone cradle you crave — and why. 1. Native Union Curve Bluetooth iDock This design offers a striking way to dock your iPhone at your desk. You can charge and sync your phone, plus make calls via the Bluetooth handset. Native Union Curve Bluetooth iDock Handset — $11.69 See Details 2. Zigee Dock This dock adds all the bells and whistles of the traditional office phone and connects to your phone via Bluetooth. From functional dial pad buttons … [Read more...] about 10 desirable docks and devices that turn your iPhone into a desk phone

SINGAPORE: Taxi drivers and private-hire drivers could be allowed to pick up and drop off passengers at bus stops and bus lanes in the future, if recommendations from two industry associations are accepted. The recommendations by the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) and National Taxi Association (NTA) are in response to a call by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for feedback on the Land Transport Master Plan 2040. The master plan should "actively involve chauffeured services as part of a seamless and well-connected public transport network", the two associations said in media release on Wednesday (Dec 19). They reasoned that with Singapore facing an ageing population, workplace decentralisation, a rise in freelance workers or workers with dynamic work arrangements and families with growing childcare demand, there will be a need for more flexible or shorter transportation. "Rigidity arising from fixed routes, fixed locations of MRT stations and bus stops … [Read more...] about Allow taxis, private-hire drivers to use bus stops and lanes: Industry associations

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) on Monday (Dec 17) said that it respects the High Court's ruling to allow a gay Singaporean father to adopt his biological son, but that the ministry will consider if the relevant policies need to be reviewed. MSF's comments come after the man, a 46-year-old pathologist,on Monday won the right to adopt his five-year-old biological son who was born via a surrogate in the United States, in a landmark court ruling for Singapore. READ: Gay father permitted to adopt biological son born via surrogacy, in first for Singapore "MSF respects the court’s decision," said an MSF spokesperson. "We will study the Grounds of Decision carefully, and consider if the relevant policies and legislation need to be reviewed and further strengthened." The pathologist is in a long-term relationship with another man. Sex between men is criminal in Singapore and same-sex marriages are not legally recognised. After the boy was born in … [Read more...] about Court ruling on gay father’s adoption appeal: MSF says to consider if policies need to be reviewed

SINGAPORE: The Municipal Services Office (MSO) has launched an initiative to simplify the way residents can report issues. Under the programme, called OneService Lite, QR codes can be scanned at places where residents frequent, such as HDB lift landings. They can then send their complaint through an online form, without having to download the OneService app, announced Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Grace Fu. “We are improving accessibility to services, by bringing our mainstay reporting function to where residents are,” said Ms Fu at the Ministry of National Development’s (MND) Committee of Supply debate on Wednesday (Mar 4). Since February of this year, OneService Lite has been piloted at 20 blocks under the Aljunied-Hougang and Jurong-Clementi town councils, MSO said. It will subsequently be rolled out to neighbourhoods under the Choa Chu Kang, Holland-Bukit Panjang and Pasir Ris-Punggol town councils. Residents will soon be able to submit feedback via social … [Read more...] about New QR code initiative to speed up process of providing feedback on municipal issues

Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. While travel has been severely affected during Covid-19 , that doesn’t mean it’s not the right time to start practicing your foreign language skills. Whether you’re planning your post-pandemic getaway, or just trying to reinforce a language you’ve studied before, there are a variety of online resources that can help you develop your dialects. Practicing a skill while staying at home can help your mind stay sharp and keep your mental health from dipping into pandemic fatigue . There are virtual courses for almost everything these days, from bread-making to workouts , so you won’t find a lack of study materials or programs to help you with language-learning. The best online language courses use apps, video lessons and software to help you with your speech and accent, … [Read more...] about Want to Learn a New Language? These Online Courses Will Help You Get Fluent Fast