Apple 13-Inch MacBook Pro With Magic Keyboard Unveiled

Finally Apple has released an updated version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the integration of the new Magic Keyboard that now comes with physical Escape key as well as the much-needed arrow keys in the form a T-shape. This inclusion is something that is similar to the newly launched MacBook Air 2020 edition. Guess it is about time, right? That's not all, Apple had decided to double up everything in terms of hardware for the new 13-Inch MacBook Pro. Read on to find out.

 Behold the Magic Keyboard with Physical Escape Button and Touch Bar

Look at the beautiful Touch Bar in action!

So what is Magic Keyboard? Simply put it is the redesigned keyboard for MacBook Pro and it  features a physical Escape key, along with Touch Bar and Touch ID. Apple claims that it is the de facto keyboard that will deliver the best typing experience ever on a Mac notebook. If you want to get the latest advanced 10th Generation Intel Core or Intel Core i7 processor, you will need to choose the model with a solid state drive of at least 512GB storage. You will also be getting up to 32GB of LPDDR4X-3733 RAM when you opt for the premium variants. Having said so, it is clear that the price of the 2020 version of 13-inch MacBook relies on the hardware configuration that you choose from.

Configure your MacBook Pro till your heart's content

Malaysians who intend to purchase the more affordable 13-inch MacBook Pro will be getting 8GB of LPDDR3-2133 RAM and 256GB of SSD storage with a price tag of RM5,599. If you want to bump up the internal storage to 512GB, you will need to fork out RM6,339. If you want to buy the MacBook Pro with more powerful hardware configurations which features 10th Gen Intel Core i5 chip, 16GB LPDDR4X-3733 RAM, and 512GB SSD it will come with a price tag of RM 7,999. Last but not least the top of the line 1TB model can be your with a price tag for RM 8,799. Like usual I highly suggest that you always go for the most premium variant to kind of "future-proof" your MacBook Pro.

Different MacBook Pro for your different budgets

Here is a good news for students who want to get their hands on the latest year 2020 MacBook Pro, you will get discount. Just for your information, you can actually further personalize your MacBook Pro according to your needs and budget. The bad news is the 13-Inch MacBook Pro is currently still unavailable on Apple Malaysia's website. For the time being, stay tuned once it is available.


DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone Captures 4K Video at 60 FPS Plus 34 Minutes of Flight Time

DJI has been releasing drones relatively often lately and their latest model-Mavic Air 2 is raiding the air and dancing gracefully in the skies. Engineered to fit in the gap between Mavic Mini and Mavic 2 Pro, it is actually a combination of its two aforementioned siblings. Mavic Air 2 is an amazing quad-copter integrates the compact footprint of the former and the modern technology of the latter. Hence it is the ideal drone if you want something which is not too bulky but still packs a punch in terms of tech features.

Being a foldable consumer drone, the Mavic Air 2 has a dimension of 7.2 x 10 x 3 (length x width x height) inches when it spreads its "wings" and soars to the sky. Once it lands, the four wings (or arms) of the drone will collapse and be folded to compact dimension of 7.1 x 3.8 x 3.3 inches. Hence it is relatively "pocketable", allowing you to put it in your backpack and bring it around to launch it to terrorize the airspace. LOL 😁

Designed from scratch, Mavic Air 2 is designed to offer you a more refined experience as the drone has flight time of of 34 minutes (13 minutes more longer than its predecessor), more advanced aerodynamics, and much improved handling especially in windy condition as it can withstand level 5 wind resistance. Other amazing upgrades to Mavic Air 2 are its ability to capture 4k video at 60fps, shoot slow-mo video at up to 240fps and snapping photos at 12MP. To sweeten the deal, the videos and photos are all shot with HDR support. With a 3-axis gimbal and electronic image stabilisation, your drone can capture awesome videos and photos during its flight.

You will be equipped with a complement when you purchase a DJI Mavic Air 2 for you to snap photos and videos remotely. By switching to Photo Mode, you can take advantage of its scene recognition, intelligent light-adjustment algorithms as well as smart tracking modes to snap beautiful vivid photos while keeping your target in the frame all the time. With just a few taps on the control, you can switch from any of the 6 pre-programmed aerial routes, enabling you to either take moving videos or sweeping footage. You can do all these while happily maneuvering your drone.

Watch DJI Mavic Air 2 advertisement

You will be happy to note that in ideal conditions, the range of Mavic Air 2 has been improved to cover 10KM (6 miles)! Frankly speaking that is quite an expansion in terms of range, meaning that you can command your air drone from quite a distance. With geo-fencing sensors and obstacle detectors, your Mavic Air 2 can navigate around potential dangers while gliding through the air. With its 8GB internal storage, dual 2.4/5.8GHz frequencies and 1080p 30fps real time video transmission, DJI Mavic Air 2 comes with a price tag of US$799.


Amazfit X Smartwatch With 2.07-inch AMOLED Curved Display

Amazfit has finally announced its latest smartwatch with a beautiful curved display known as Amazfit X! For those who have been waiting for this Huami's Amazfit X which is backed by Xiaomi since last December can now start booking this sleek futuristic wristwatch on Indiegogo. Having said so, we now know everything about the Amazfit X and why you should invest in one as well.

Beautiful bright display to see everything clearly

Stylish futuristic design

Via Indiegogo, Amazfit X can be yours for only US$149 right now if you get the onto the super early bird bandwagon. However you need to be quick as the wearable will be sold at a price tag of US$329 after the crowdfunding ends. Should you order your Amazfit now, it will begin shipping as early August 2020.

I love the curved display design

When you wrap the Amazfit X around your wrist, you will instantly be mesmerized its glorious 2.07-inch AMOLED display panel that pushes a resolution of 206 x 640 pixels. The curved display has pixel density of 326ppi and can hit a peak brightness of 400 nits. Being curved ergonomically at 92 degree, the smartwatch can fit around your wrist comfortably, allowing you to put in on all the time.

Pressure sensitive display

Unlike a lot of other smartwatches and smart wearables, Amazfit X does not have any physical button and instead it makes use of its pressure-sensitive display to navigate through its menus, features and other interface. With its 205 mAh battery, it can last up to 7 days on a single charge which is considered to be really good given the size of the display and its brightness. Huami decided to throw in magnetic charging for the Amazfit X which is really cool.

7-day battery life powered by magnetic charging!

Do you know that you can even take Amazfit X out for a swim? Yes, it has water resistance of up to 50 metres which means you can take a dip or shower and not to worry about it going haywire. You will appreciate its 24-hour heart tracking and also an infrared sensor which can measure blood oxygen level. On top of that Amazfit X can also detect your stress level and track the quality of your sleep.

GPS+GLONASS!

Amazfit X is your full-fledged smartwatch with integrated GPS and GLONASS which means that you will get all the sport tracking features to boot. With 9 versatile sports modes available, rest assured that almost all of your fitness-related activities can be tracked effortlessly such as walking, running, cycling, treadmill and even swimming. Available in 2 different colours of Eclipse Black and New Moon Gold, you can get your Amazfit X at US$149 (RM641) for now. Once the crowdfunding ends, it will be sold at its regular price tag of US$329.

Watch Amazfit X is in action!


Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition With 50X Zoom Camera Unveiled

Mi 10 Youth Edition with 5G connectivity has just been unveiled by Xiaomi and at one glance you would probably mistake it for Mi 10 Lite which was released earlier in the previous month. On paper, both Mi 10 Lite and the latest Mi 10 Youth Edition share a lot of similarities which include their Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, 6.57-inch AMOLED display, the LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 internal storage. Both the Mi 10 are powered by the same 4160mAh battery. So yeah~both of them do share a lot of similar specifications.

The main highlight-50X zoom thanks to its 8MP periscope telephoto camera

If both were carbon copy of each other, why would Xiami release 2 different models in the first place right? Apparently what sets both of them apart can be found in the cameras department. Mi 10 Youth Edition also sports a 16MP front-facing selfie camera and a 48MP main rear camera. However Mi 10 Youth comes with an 8MP periscope telephoto camera that enables it to get a whopping 50X zoom! So if you plan to get a Mi 10 Lite, it will be wise to wait for Mi 10 You Edition instead for its insane zooming capability.

Optical Image Stablisation

Apart from the main main 48MP rear camera and 8MP periscope telephoto lens, the Mi 10 Youth Edition will also be equipped with an 8MP Wide Angle lens together with a macro camera. On top of that, there will also be other nifty features being added to the cameras such as Super Night Mode and OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) that will definitely help you to snap better photos and videos.

Mi 10 Youth Edition comes in "youthful" boxes 😁

Speaking of the display, it is worth mentioning that the Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G features a 6.57″ AMOLED display with Pentile Pixel Configuration. This denotes that the display panel can hit up to 800 nits peak brightness. which is very high compared to other smartphones in the market right now. The display also supports HDR10+, DC dimming, and 180Hz of Sampling Rate. All in all it can be said that besides the 50X Zoom, the display of Mi 10 Youth is its biggest highlight given its lower price point.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition is a must-buy for those looking for mid-range smartphones

Tipping the scale at 192grams, Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth will be available in 4 different colours namely Orange Storm, Green Tea, Blueberry and Pink Peach. The 4,160mAh battery supports 20W fast charging besides and there is even a headphone jack for you to enjoy your music. With a very competitive cheap starting price given its great specs, 5G connectivity, camera and AMOLED display, it will be very difficult for other smartphone makers to go head-to-head against Mi 10 Youth at the moment.

Watch Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition Advertisement

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Price(s):

6GB RAM + 64GB Storage: RMB2099 (RM1,299)

6GB RAM+ 128GB Storage: RMB2299 (RM1,409)

8GB RAM + 128GB Storage: RMB2499 (RM1,539)

8GB RAM + 256GB Storage: RMB2799 (RM1,719)


Motorola Edge Plus With "Endless" Display and Quad-Camera System

Motorola has recently announced their latest Edge Plus which is their flagship smartphone in years. Is it worth the wait? As reported earlier, Edge Plus is meant to put Motorola on the map again as a player in premium league. Hence, the smartphone will be shipping with top-of-the line specifications and cameras that should give existing rivals a run for their money!

Adore the "endless" edge display

Under the hood, Edge Plus is powered by Snapdragon 865 processor complemented by a whopping 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The good news is the internal storage can be expanded via MicroSD card. One of the highlights is of course the 6.7-inch Endless Edge OLED display which sports Full HD+ resolution. The cascading "Endless Edge" can be configured to display different screens and menus. Another expected spec for the display is of course 90Hz refresh rate which has become a minimum standard for any flagship smartphone. On top of that the display panel also includes an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Quad-camera system with a whopping 108MP main camera!

Besides the Endless Edge display, Edge Plus also features an unbelievable Quad-camera System with 108MP main camera as its main highlight. The remaining 3 cameras are the 8MP telephoto lens with 3X Optical Zoom and OIS, the 16MP UltraWide lens and last but not least a Time of Flight (TOF) Sensor.  Flip it to the front and you will get a 25MP front-facing punch hole Selfie camera.

Motorola Edge Plus Advertisement

Edge Plus has a huge battery with a capacity of 5,000mAh which Motorola claims could last you for up to two days of usage. The company has included their very own version fast wireless charging for Edge Plus dubbed TurboPower. In terms of connectivity, rest assured that it will come with all the latest bells and whistles with WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 and of course 5G included as well. Available in 2 different colours namely Smokey Sangria and Thunder Grey, Motorola Edge Plus will come with a price tag of RM4,299 (US$999).


Xiaomi 1S Electric Scooter With 30KM Battery Life in One Single Charge

Xiaomi aims not only to make affordable high-performance smartphones, this company from China also wants to create almost everything that you can use ranging from air purifier to shoes. The company has just announced their latest electric scooter which is a huge upgrade from its predecessor. Behold Xiaomi 1S Electric Scooter with up to 30KM of battery life on a single charge. That should be suffice for most of your close-distance travels right?

Don't forget to put on your helmet while riding your Electric Scooter

By riding 1S Xiaomi Electric Scooter, you can travel at a top speed of 25KM per hour. Then again  for your own safety, you should never try to ride any motorized vehicle at its maximum speed limit right? It is interesting to note that this 1S Electric Scooter actually comes with its very own visual interactive dashboard (display panel) to let you control its speed and monitor its battery life.

Visual Interactive LED Display

3 Easy Steps Folding Mechanism

Xiaomi Electric Scooter 1S will come in 3 different modes namely Sports Mode (S), Normal Mode (D) and Energy Saving Mode (ECO). To change from one riding mode to another, you just need to press the switch button twice consecutively. To achieve a mileage of 30KM you can switch to ECO mode and stretch the 1S' battery life. There will be E-ABS with anti-lock brakes for better safety measures while you are riding the 1S Electric Scooter. The rear wheel is also equipped with a 120mm brake disc and a regenerative braking system.

Rest assured that you can ride your Electric Scooter 1S safely

 Front Light

E-ABS Anti-lock brakes with disk brake

Rear lighting

You can easily move your 1S E-Scooter around with its unique design. Tipping the scale at only 12.5kg, the electric scooter has an innovative folding design scheme that smartly combines the rear fender hook together with the bell hook. You only need 3 steps to use the folding buckle and start riding your electric scooter. You can linked the 1S Electric Scooter to Mijia App which will enable you to access your riding status. If you are interested to buy Xiaomi 1S Electric Scooter, it can be yours with a price tag of RMB1,999 (US$283) at Xiaomi TMall.

Xiaomi 1S Electric Scooter looks so cool!


Black Shark 3 Gaming Smartphone With Snapdragon 865 and 90Hz Display Is Here

More and more smartphone manufacturers are turning their attention to niche market that is tailor made for specific purpose and one of the most lucrative ones is gaming devices. So if you are looking for a great gaming smartphone, then you need to consider Xiaomi's Black Shark 3 which will be "attacking" our shores really soon on the 30th of April 2020. So will we be offered both the standard Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro? That remains to be seen.

X-factor in Black Shark 3

As for  As for display, you will be feasting on a gargantuan 7.1-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz of refresh rate for Black Shark 3 Pro; The regular version will be settling for a smaller 6.67-inch Full HD+ display instead. The display of the advanced Pro model pushes a resolution of 3120x1440 pixels while the standard variant has a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels. So if you are into gaming a lot, you will of course appreciate the bigger screen for more visual real estate!

I am really digging the design

Under the hood, both Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro will be powered by Snapdragon 865 processor. The pro version will be complemented by up to a whopping 12GB of LPDD5 RAM together with 512GB of UFS 3.0 storage. As for the standard Black Shark 3, you will only be getting 8GB of LPPDDR4x RAM which is of course slower.

Relatively good cameras

In terms of photography, both variants of Black Shark 3 will be sporting a triple-camera setup consisting of a 64MP f/1.8 main camera, 13MP f/2.25 UltraWide lens and 5 MP f/2.2  depth sensor. Flip the smartphone to the front and you will be greeted by the 20MP front-facing camera for all your selfies. Since connectivity is of utmost importance for every gamer, rest assured that both Black Shark 3 will be supporting 5G (SA + NSA) as well as WiFi 6.

Huge battery pack for all your gaming needs

Another very important feature that gamers will be looking for in a gaming smartphone is battery capacity. The good news is that the Pro version will have a 5,000mAh battery unit which will support an unbelievable 65W  fast charging. As for the standard model of Black Shark 3, the battery is smaller at 4,720mAh and only supports 30W charging. Interestingly wireless charging is absent and is replaced by magnetic charging.

Magnetic charger

Here's another good addition that all gamers will be rejoicing in-3.5mm headphone jack is available! YES! You read it right. You will be able to hook up your favourite headphones and experience immersive sounds for more enjoyable game-playing. Black Shark 3 also come with stereo speakers for you to take your gaming to the next level (listening to silent foot steps) or simply enjoy watching videos and movies.

Which colour do you prefer?

How much will a dedicated gaming smartphone cost? The regular Black Shark 3 being priced at RM2,799 for 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage; RM3,199 for 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. As for Black Shark 3 Pro, pricing will start at RM3,999 for 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and RM4,199 for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of Storage. What do you think about the pricing?

Black Shark 3-Will this be the gaming smartphone to beat in 2020?


Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite With S Pen Unveiled [Specs + Price]

Samsung has been rolling out lite versions of of its flagships for smartphones so it is only natural that the company from Korea is finally unveiling a lite version of their flagship tablet as well. Behold the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 which looks almost like a carbon copy of its the premium version but with a few cutbacks of course. But the moment you take a closer look, you will know that that's where the similarity ends.

10.4-inch TFT display

First thing first, the display on Tab S6 Lite is different from the premium version as it is smaller at 10.4-inch and has a resolution of 2400x1200. Apart from that the display on the watered down tablet is a cheaper TFT panel instead of a better OLED panel. The good news is that the screen will support an S Pen despite being a budget version of the more premium S6 tablet. Though the S Pen included is not the latest Bluetooth-enabled which supports air gestures, it is still an amazing inclusion for a tablet. How many tablets are actually supporting direct stylus input with dedicated apps?

S Pen is included in Tab S6 Lite! Yay!

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is powered by 1.7GHz Exynos octa-core processor and is complemented by 4GB of RAM 64GB of internal storage. Though the storage is somewhat small for today's standard, there is option to expand storage via SD Card. If you feel that the internal storage is not sufficient, you can always opt for the more advanced LTE variant of Tab S6 Lite with 128GB of internal storage. In terms of battery life, Tab S6 Lite has a huge 7,040mAh battery that can last up to 12 hours on a single charge via USB-C cable.

Here is something that the cheaper Tab S6 Lite has over the premium model-a headphone jack. Yes! We all have to agree that not everyone loves to use wireless earbuds to enjoy their movies or music, so having a headphone jack which does not need to be charged is a big plus actually, considering that you will be most probably be watching a lot of movies, youtube clips and listening to music using a tablet. Big win here!

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Specifications

Familiar One UI 2.1

As for software, it should be snappy and almost identical to the premium Tab S6 with the absence of DeX support of course. The Tab S6 Lite will be loaded with Android 10 and Samsung's in-house One UI 2.1 skin. Hence it will be very easy to use and navigate especially if you are a Samsung fan. Available in 3 different colours namely Angora Blue, Chiffon Rose and Oxford Gray, Tab S6 Lite will be hitting stores in May 2020.

Which colour of Tab S6 Lite do you like?

Here comes the answer that "tablet hunters" have been waiting for-How much will this Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite cost?

Standard Tab S6 Lite (4GB RAM +64GB Storage): US$349 (RM1,699)

LTE Tab S6 Lite (4GB RAM + 128GB Storage): US$399


PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller-New DualTone Design With Haptic Feedback & Built-in Microphone

Finally the cover has been taken off to reveal what the PS5 DualSense Controller looks like to the whole world especially ardent fans. On paper, this latest controller has undergone quite a lot of overhaul, making it so different from its predecessor. Sony wants their new controller to intrigue your sensations and allow you to literally step into the virtual worlds of PS5 games. Sounds a little bold but nothing is beyond imagination. Together with PS5's Tempest 3D AudioTech, players will experience a whole new level of immersion in their game-play.

The mainstay "DualShock" in the previous versions PS1, PS2, PS3 and PS4 will finally make way for the new DualSense controller which focuses more on haptic feedback. Unlike its previous siblings which are usually painted in single colour, the latest iteration has a different design DNA as white is the new dominant colour while the bottom part of the analog sticks are in black. So gone is the traditional mono-colour look and two-tone colours design is the new "in". So what do you think?

Essentially the PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller is the dream creation between developers and players. The essence of DS4 has been retained while certain features are innovated to make game-playing more refined and immersive. The new haptic feedback will surely revolutionized our gaming experience as game developers can now offer players with games which are of much deeper feelings and sensations. Yep~you can now FEEL the games that you are playing. You will feel the gunshot that pierced through your arms and the tremors while navigating perilous terrains in your adventure.

Another really cool and perhaps long overdue addition is the built-in microphone set. Yes! Now you no longer need to hook up an external headset to chat with your buddies while playing games. Still the company claims that it is not a really, really good replacement compared to a dedicated gaming headphone. Now that we have seen what the controller will look like, the main console will be the final piece of jigsaw (a huge one) to be unveiled. Will it be in two-tone colour design as well?

Industry experts have forecast that the new PS5 will be priced between US$499 (RM2,199) and US$599 (RM2,599) which is more expensive compared to PS4 which only cost around US$399 (RM1,799) during its launching. Then again the high asking price of PS5 is due to the custom-made CPU and GPU which is based on AMD's Zen 2 micro-architecture plus speedy high-capacity SSD. Mass production of PS5 will begin in June 2020 and Sony will only be selling between 6 million units. Make you book yours early.


Apple iPhone SE Is Now Available In Malaysia For RM1,999

Apple has finally unveiled their iPhone SE and this is actually the second generation in year 2020. What's really interesting about this iteration of SE model is the fact that it is bigger and practically an iPhone 8 but with the raw processing power of iPhone 11. Hence it is safe to say the despite being a budget iPhone, SE is definitely a powerful smartphone that can give others a run for their money within the RM2,000 price tag war.

Hold the iPhone SE in your hand and you will be greeted by the unmistakable 4.7-inch Retina HD display. The screen is identical to iPhone 8 with TrueTone Display technology that churns out a maximum brightness of 625 nits. Unfortunately 3D touch is absent here as it is not a top-of-the-line flagship to begin with. The built of iPhone SE is a combination of aluminium and glass, giving it that premium and classy feel to it.

Shoot vivid, high quality HD videos with iPhone SE

Though the display is relatively smaller compared to the other smartphones within the price range, those who love Apple devices will be used to it. Under the hood, iPhone SE is powered by in-house Apple's A13 Bionic Chip complete with 3rd generation Neural Engine, complemented by 3GB of RAM. As for photography, iPhone SE rear camera is made up of a single 12MP shooter that is capable of shooting 4K videos at 60fps together with Optical Image Stabilization. It also has the ability to capture extended dynamic range video of up to 30fps as well as QuickTake Video and Stereo Recording.

QuickTake video

Flip the iPhone SE to the front and you will get the 7MP FaceTime HD camera which can shoot videos in 1080p HD format. On top of that you will also get a Portrait Selfie Mode that will capture bokeh effects with 6 different portrait lighting effects. This will allow you to snap stunning selfies for all your flashy social media accounts.

Interestingly, the iPhone SE will be retaining the classic home button that has built-in Touch ID fingerprint sensor. This is definitely a boon for those who prefer to unlock their iPhone by using their prints instead of their face especially when we are masked most of the time at this moment. You will get the latest connectivity features with support for WiFi 6 with MIMO, Gigabit-class LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 and Dual-sim support.

IPhone SE will have very long battery life it seems

Apple iPhone SE will be powered by Qi Wireless Charging together with 18 watts Fast Wired Charging. Though the capacity of battery is not officially disclosed yet, it is claimed to be a 1,821mAh battery that will have 13 hours of video playback on a single full charge. You will also be happy to note that there is IP67 dust and water resistance which means it can be submerged up to 1 metre underwater for 30 minutes. Though I doubt you should be bringing it for a swim. LOL 😁

It is water-proof baby!

Available in 3 different colour choices of Black, Red and White, iPhone SE is currently being listed on Apple Malaysia's website. There are 3 different variants with different storage capacity namely 64GB, 128GB and 256GB options. As with any other Apple smartphones, you will not be getting any external storage capacity so always opt for the model with the highest storage if you can afford. So are you excited that Apple's more affordable "compact"flagship is now in Malaysia?

Apple iPhone SE 2020

64GB - RM1,999

128GB - RM2,199

256GB - RM2,699

How does iPhone SE compares to iPhone 11?


Oppo Ace 2 With 65 Watts Flash Charge

Oppo has officially unveiled the Oppo Ace 2 which is a successor to last year's Reno Ace smartphone. One of the main selling points of Ace 2 is its amazingly fast charging capability for its 4,000mAh battery. With the propriety Oppo SuperVOOC 2.0 technology, you can charge your Ace 2 smartphone at a whopping 65 Watts! Wireless charging is equally impressive with a record-shattering 40 Watts thanks to AirVOOC support.

Oppo Ace 2

For your peace of mind, do note that SuperVOOC 2.0 has received TÜV Rheinland Safety Certification. You can easily FULLY charged your Ace 2 in just 30 minutes at 65 watts through wired charging; Likewise you will only need 45 minutes for a full wireless recharge. Even a 5-minute charge is enough for an hour's of work. This goes to show how important battery life and charging capabilities are. Interestingly the Ace 2 itself can wirelessly reverse charge other compatible device at 10 watts which is pretty amazing if you ask me.

40 Watts Air VOOC Wireless Fast Charging

Oppo Ace 2 Key Specifications At A Glance

6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED HDR display with 90Hz refresh rate, 500nit (typical) brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut plus Corning Gorilla glass 5 protection.
In-display fingerprint sensor
2.84GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 865 with Adreno 650 GPU
RAM + Storage:

8GB RAM with 128GB Storage
8GB RAM with 256GB UFS 3.0 storage
12GB RAM with 256GB UFS 3.0 storage

48MP rear main camera with LED flash, 0.8um pixel size, f/1.7 aperture, 8MP 116° UltraWide Lens f/2.2 aperture, 3cm macro, 2MP portrait and 2MP mono lens f/2.4 aperture
16MP front-facing selfie camera with f/2.4 aperture
Connectivity: 5G, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ax (2×2 MU-MIMO), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, USB Type-C
Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos
4000mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge, 40W Air VOOC wireless fast charging
ColorOS 7.1 (Android 10)
Dual SIM

Snapdragon 865 5G Chipset

Under the hood, Oppo Ace 2 is powered by a powerful Snapdragon 865 5G chipset. There are 3 different memory and storage configurations with the the most premium variant topping it off with a whopping 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS storage. The 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED supports HDR10+ and has a refresh rate of 90Hz as well as 180Hz of touch sampling rate which is definitely a boon for gamers and visual multimedia consumers. You will be happy to note that Ace 2 has HyperBoost 3.0 Technology and cooling system. The cooling system is actually made up of cooper plate and graphite sheets which will be an added advantage when you are playing power-hungry games.

Amazing quad-camera

In terms of photography Ace 2 is absolutely not a pushover, boasting a 48MP main camera, an 8MP 116° UltraWide sensor together with 2MP macro and 2MP portrait sensors. Besides supporting high-quality low light performance to enhance night mode, you can also capture 4K video at 60fps using its Quad-camera setup. Those who enjoy binge-watching movies and dramas using Netflix or Disney+ will be happy to note that there is inclusion of Dolby Atmos stereo speakers for more immersive sound quality. Unfortunately and unsurprisingly headphone jack has been given the miss here.

Watch Oppo Ace 2 advertisement

Oppo Ace 2 will be available in 3 different colours namely Fantasy Purple, Moon Rock Grey and Aurora Silver. It will hit the stores in China on the 20th of April and global markets worldwide shortly later. It is safe to say that Oppo Ace 2 will be on a lot of people's wish list due to its relatively more affordable price tag and great specifications.

PRICING:

8GB RAM + 128GB Storage: RM2,450 (RMB3,999)

8GB RAM + 256GB Storage: RM2,699 (RMB4,399)

12GB RAM + 256GB Storage: RM2,820 (RMB4,599)


Pikachu Pokemon True Wireless Earbuds By Razer

Gotta catch them all and stuff them in your ear canals. Introducing yet another Pokemon-themed gadget and this time it is pair of True Wireless Earbuds. Razer has revealed in their Weibo page the latest Pikachu-themed earbuds which will definitely perk you up while you are catching Pokemons in the wild. The yellow glimmering coating which is similar to the fur coat of the lovable Pikachu does give the earbuds a funky and standout look to say the least. 😁

Look at the lusciously yellow earbuds featuring Pikachu!

It appears that this new pair of Pokemon earbuds is actually the Razer HammerHead in disguise. You will be surprised that almost all the specifications seem to match with exception to the shorter battery life. Apart from the 3 hours (instead of HammerHead's 4) of battery life, everything else ticks the right boxes from the Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity to the 13mm drivers to show that it is a carbon copy of the latter. You will be happy to note that the carrying-charging case will still give you extra 12 hours of listening time which is an added bonus, right?

If you love Pokemon and especially Pikachu then you will need these earbuds

If you are a Pokemon fan you will really, really need to catch this Pikachu-themed True Wireless Earbuds by Razor. Why? Besides from the obvious yellow coat of paint, the Carrying-Charging Case is actually a Poke Ball! OMG! I know right? Yes. It is modeled after the famous Poke Ball that you hurl at the Pokemons that you want to catch but I doubt you will throw this around. Ha 😁 Hardcore Pokemon fans can now bring around this Poke Ball of their which doubles up as a charging case! On top of that these cute yellow Pikachu earbuds are actually splash-proof too.

The carrying-charging Poke Ball case really looks good right?

This pair of Pikachu Pokemon Earbuds can be yours with a price tag of RMB999 (RM600). I am sure ardent fans of Pokemon and Pickachu would want to get their hands on this but the bad news is it will only be available in China exclusively for now. But if you have a buddy or any connection in China, you can ask them to buy the earbuds on TMall right now. Gotta buy them all!


Xiaomi Mi 10 & Mi 10 Pro 5G-Into The Premium League

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro were officially unveiled 2 months ago and now they are available globally (officially) no thanks to the delay brought by Covid-19. Still it is better late than never right? These two latest smartphones from Xiaomi represent a milestone or sort as they kind off signify that Xioami is now competing against Samsung, Apple and Huawei in the big, premium league as well. Can these two flagships wrestle some of the market shares from their rivals? So far it is a YES.

Xiaomi Mi 10

The so-called basic or regular Mi 10 will have a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with a punch-hole on the top left corner. The gorgeous display boasts 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and 180Hz touch-sensing. Under the hood, the vanilla Xiaomi Mi 10 will be powered by SnapDragon 865 processor paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. As for internal storage, you get to choose between the 128GB model or the 256GB model. Unfortunately there is no external storage option which is a bummer.

There is a 20MP front-facing camera for your selfies and the rear cameras are made up of quad-camera setup. The 4 cameras that will be gracing your images will be a 108MP Wide camera, 13MP UltraWide camera, 2MP Macro lens and 2MP depth sensor. Mi 10 will be powered by a 4780 mAh battery which supports 30W fast-charging as well as 30W wireless charging. Out of the box, this latest flagship from Xiaomi will be running MIUI 11. Mi 10 will be available in 2 different colours namely Twilight Grey and Coral Green.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

In terms of display, Mi 10 Pro shares the same 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with its sibling. So you will also be able to enjoy the 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and 180HZ touch-sensing. The main difference between Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro is in terms of RAM and storage configurations. The 3 variants of Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro are:

Mi 10 Pro 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage

Mi 10 Pro 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage

Mi 10 Pro 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage

It makes perfect sense to opt for the most advanced configuration of 12GB of RAM plus 512GB of internal UFS 3.0 storage as you cannot enjoy the luxury of expandable storage. So if you have the means, always go for the best.

The front-facing camera on Mi 10 Pro is the same as the one found in Mi 10. Flip it to the back and you will have a more advanced camera setup compared to the basic Mi 10. The more premium rear Penta-Cameras on Mi 10 Pro are 108MP Wide camera, 8MP Telephoto camera, 12MP Portrait camera and a 20MP UltraWide lens. On top of that you will get Laser AutoFocus, OIS, 10X Hybrid Zoom and 2X Optical Zoom. On paper, the Quad-Camera setup on Mi 10 Pro is really awesome to say the least, meaning that you will be able to take stunning photos with it.

Interestingly, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro sports a smaller battery of 4,500 mAh compared to Mi 10. However this is compensated by the fact that it supports a mind-blowing 50W fast charging and 30W wireless fast charging. Guess you will not need to be plugged to the wall all the time. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro will be available in 2 different colours as well namely Alphine White and Solstice Grey.

Watch Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro advertisements

PRICING

Mi 10 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: €799 (RM3,699)

Mi 10 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: €899 (RM4,199)

Mi 10 Pro 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: €999 (RM4,699)

Pricing for other variants have yet to be revealed. So stay tuned.


Lego Super Mario Set [SOLD OUT] Even Before Its Launching In August

Who doesn't like Lego right? And we all love Super Mario as well. So when you mash Lego and Super Mario together, you will create a combo toy that everyone will be loving for sure. This is evident when a Super Mario Lego Set which is supposed to be launched in 1st of August is already sold out. Announced in Mid-March by Nintendo, all the pre-order units of our favourite Italian plumber is no longer available for purchase. Guess you will have to wait then!

 Ready to relive your childhood?

They look familiar, don't they? 😊

To recap, Jonathan Bennink who is the lead designer of "Adventure With Mario Starter" Lego set showed to everyone how your Lego-version of Mario will be in action when you assemble him in bricks. What is interesting is that the included Mario is an interactive, Bluetooth-enabled Lego figure. Thanks to the addition of Bluetooth, your Mario can actually interact with special Lego "Action Bricks" that will enable you to collect "Coins" when you move around, just like how you would in your video game! Brilliant! 😀

This Super Mario has Bluetooth connectivity!

Look at Mario's LCD eyes, mouth and chest! 😃

They will animate according to the stimulus that he receives.

Mario is really special as he has these LCD displays for his eyes, mouth and even his chest to show his reactions and gameplay elements as well as a speaker for sound effects and music! No wonder this Super Mario Lego set is sold out even before it is launched!

Let's look at Mario's LCD eyes, mouth and chest in action! 😁

Water

Coins!

 Fire?

 Hmm...what is that?

Mission accomplished! 😋

Do you know that there are two expansion sets? Once you have got your hands on the Starter set, you can expand your Super Mario Lego experience by adding the Piranha Plant Power Slide together with a Koopa Troopa. The second expansion set is the Bowser's Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set which of course will be featuring Bowser or King Koopa himself! If you are a big fan Super Mario then you have to get all 3 sets as they make your Super Marion Lego experience WHOLE. 😁 OMG! This really brings back all those good old memories for sure.

1st Expansion: Piranha Plant Power Slide together with a Koopa Troopa

2nd Expansion: Bowser's Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set

Of course such classic, collector's editions Super Mario Lego sets will not come cheap at all. The Lego Mario Starter Course can be yours with a price tag of RM260 (US$59.90), while the first expansion set-Piranha Plant Power Slide Expansion Set will cost you RM130 (US$29.90) and last but not least the biggest of the three sets-Bowser's Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set will set you back with a price tag of RM434 (US$100). Surely if it is something (from your childhood) that you hold dearly in your heart, it is of course relatively cheap right? That explains why all of them are sold out.

Watch Super Mario in action!

Though the company is no longer taking any pre-orders as all their units are sold out, you can still add any of the sets in your wish list. Who knows that Lego decides to ramp up production and make more people's dreams come true right? 😊


Moto G Stylus-The Galaxy Note 10 Alternative?

If you are a big fan of stylus when it comes to smartphone, you will be happy to know that there is another alternative for you. Those who do not want to burn their pockets to get a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 can opt for the cheaper Galaxy Note 10 Lite. If you think that it is out of your reach and you still want a smartphone with stylus which is even cheaper, you can choose Moto G Stylus which will only cost you US$299.99 (RM1,200). Price tag is of course the highlight of this new smartphone from Motorola.

Now you can take note with your Moto G Stylus!

The Moto G Stylus is the first smartphone from the company that comes with a stylus. Despite being cheaper than the more premium version from Samsung, the stylus of Moto G does its job pretty decent minus the fancy pressure sensitivity and Bluetooth functionality. Moto G Stylus will be loaded with its own Moto Note App that can allow you to scribble notes and draw the moment you take out the stylus from the smartphone. You can also customize the quick launch menu for more options and shortcuts.

You will be greeted by a 6.4-inch IPS Full HD+ display with a punch-hole cutout for its 16MP selfie camera. Flip it to the back and you will see the triple-camera setup with a 48MP main rear shooter and a 16MP UltraWide Action Camera and a 2MP macro camera with a 2cm focus distance. Though it is not one of the best triple-camera setups available, they are sufficient for you to snap decent photos. Interestingly the Moto logo also serves as the fingerprint reader. You will be happy to note that the speakers are tuned by Dolby® which will pump out immersive sound for your indulgence.

Under the hood, Moto G Stylus is powered by SnapDragon 665 complemented by 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage which is expandable via micoSD card. The smartphone has a 4,000 mAh battery that supports 10W charging over USB Type C. You will also be able to enjoy a 3.5mm headset jack, Bluetooth 5.0 and a Hybrid Dual Sim Slot which can either house 2 Nano SIMs or one single SIM and one microSD card. As aforementioned, Moto G Stylus will be available with a price tag of US$299.99 (RM1,200). So will it be land on our shores anytime soon?

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Huawei MatePad Pro With Free Smart Keyboard & Stylus-Should I Buy This Tablet

After launching P40, Huawei also unveiled their flagship tablet the MatePro Pro which will come with free smart keyboard and their signature stylus M-Pencil.  Do note that the FREE smart keyboard (RM499) and M-Pencil (RM299) is only available when you pre-order the tablet from now (3rd April) until 10th of April 2020. So if you don't want to fork out extra money to get the must have accessories-keyboard and stylus, make sure you order yours now: Which makes me ponder if I should pre-oder mine too?

Go to Huawei Online Store right now to find out more.

On paper, the MatePad Pro might appear to be a carbon copy of Apple's Ipad Pro. They are almost identical in terms of look, name and even the stylus. Having said so, this latest tablet from Huawei is not merely a "copycat". In fact MatePad Pro is in a league of its own by offering specs and features that are the best right now for non-iPadOS tablets. Yupe~that means currently even Samsung  premium tablets are lagging behind in terms of features, specs and pricing.

The best tablet from Huawei

The MatePad Pro boasts a beautiful 10.8-inch IPS display which pushes a resolution of 2560x1600 with a pixel density of 280ppi. Likewise iPad Pro only churns out 264ppi which means the MatePro's display is better than that form Apple. Using MatePad Pro is definitely a visual pleasure as you can feast on its 90% screen-to-body-ratio display which blasts out DCI-P3 colour gamut. The maximum brightness of the screen can hit 540 nits which makes outdoor usage enjoyable as well.

For photography, there is a 13MP rear camera for you to snap photos and videos. Flip it to the front and you will be greeted by the 8MP selfie camera. Under the hood, the this top of the line tablet from Huawei is powered by their flagship 7nm Kirin 990 Processor which is complemented by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. Should you need more space, you can always expand it with Huawei's NM card. MatePad Pro has a huge 7250 mAh battery that charges via USB-C which supports 40W SuperCharge. If you choose to charge the tablet wirelessly, you will be happy to note that it can support 27W fast wireless charging which is very impressive. On top that you can also use the tablet as a powerbank to charge other compatible devices via its reverse wireless charging feature.

40W SuperCharge for a tablet is really, really FAST!

Of course you will be using MatePad Pro a lot for media consumption such as binge-watching Netflix series and playing mobile games; Hence you will appreciate the 4 Harmon Kardon speakers that will definitely elevate your audio experience, allowing you to immerse yourself while watching your favourite shows and shooting your enemies in the virtual world. There are also 5 microphones that offer noise reduction for far field sound detection. Gamers will rejoice knowing that MatePad Pro comes with 3D graphite heat dissipation technology to keep your tablet cool while you are playing games with your mates.

Immersive quad-speaker setting!

Tipping the scale at 492g with a thickness of 7.99mm, Huawei MatePad Pro comes with a complimentary free smart magnetic keyboard with 1.33mm key travel and 2 stand angles (60° or 70°). The other free accessory that you will be getting when you pre-order the tablet now is M-Pencil Stylus with 4,096 points of pressure sensitivity that supports tilt detection. Magically~It will magnetically sticks to the top of the MatePad Pro to be charged. So this innovation allows you to store your M-Pencil and charge it at the same time. Pretty ingenious I would say.

Multitasking is virtually effortless as well thanks to Huawei's App Multiplier. You can even launch a few "windows" of the same applications to let you stay even more productive, very much like how you would do so by using a Windows-powered computer. Another new feature is Huawei Share which can let you cast your Huawei smartphones to your tablet. Sounds like a nifty addition as you will need to be glued to smartphone while working on your tablet.

However there is one drawback that might make or break your decision whether to get this Huawei MatePad Pro or not. This tablet runs on the latest EMUI 10.1 which is based on Android 10, HOWEVER you will not have access to Google Mobile Services (GMS) such as GMail, Maps and Youtube just to name a few. Of course there are several unofficial ways to install Google Play Store and still use your favourite Google apps. So will you still get this MatePad Pro as a tablet for yourself? Personally I believe it is a value-for-money purchase as it is reasonably priced and boasts good specifications and awesome features.

Watch Huawei MatePad Pro advertisements to find out more.

I will frankly rate it as one of the best tablets so far in the year 2020. With a price tag of RM2,399 Huawei MatePad Pro is definitely a steal as you will get a free smart magnetic keyboard (RM499) and the must-have M-Pencil Stylus (RM299) for free as well.


Fitbit Charge 4 With GPS & Spotify Plus 24/7 Heart Rate Monitor

Behold the brand new Fitbit Charge 4 which is the latest to be unveiled by the giant wearable company. This new iteration of Fitbit Charge 4 now comes with built-in GPS, fluid Spotify integration and "Active Zone Minutes" just to name a few. Interestingly the outer design of Charge 4 is almost identical as its predecessor. However the buckle is made of stainless steel this year, which is an upgrade from Charge 3's aluminium buckle.

This integration of GPS will truly elevate Fitbit Charge 4, meaning that you can use wrap it around your wrist even without carrying your smartphone around with you. The built-in GPS will be great to track your exact location and help you to track your activity more accurately. So no more excuses for not being able to lug around your relatively heavier smartphone anymore.

Fitbit Charge 4 with GPS

The Active Zone Minutes (AZM) feature will be really useful to help you track and count the minutes you are being active. By utilizing your very own heart-rate zones, the AZM will tailor make custom programs to help you stay active, to promote at least 30 minutes of active period by either doing climbing steps, swimming, running or even jogging.

Music on the go with Spotify

Equipped with an accurate 24/7 Heart Rate Monitor, Fitbit Charge 4  can detect your heart rate round the clock even when you are asleep. On top of that the Fitbit Charge 4 can also measure how well you have been sleeping. By using the Fitbit App, you can access your sleep quality through the Estimated Oxygen Variation Graph. This will show the estimate of the oxygen level fluctuation in your bloodstream. This in turn will detect variation in breathing when you are asleep.

Active Zone Minutes

Unlike its predecessor, you now have the freedom to control, play, pause and skip your favourite songs while exercising right from your wrist. You can choose to subscribe to Fitbit's Premium Service whereby you will enjoy 90-day free trial of personalized insights on your health, advanced tools to track your sleep as well as customized exercise programs with up to 200 available workouts. After the 3 months trial you will need to pay RM39 monthly or RM335 annually.

It is also about time that Fitbit Charge 4 can be used for contactless payment through Fitbit Pay. However this option will only be available in Malaysia in the second half of the year. It is water resistant for up to 50 meters and has a battery life of 7 days which is relatively good. The Fitbit Charge 4 will be available in Malaysia with a price tag of RM698.00 in White, Black, Rosewood, Storm Blue/Black colours starting from 15th April 2020.

Watch Fitbit Charge 4 advertisement


Huawei Sound X With Premium Eargasmic Audio Quality Launched

It is clear that Huawei's ultimate goal is to be everywhere in your life. After launching their highly anticipated P40 and the revolutionary foldable Mate Xs, the company has unveiled Huawei Sound X, which is their premium top-of-the-line speaker. The introduction of Sound X is a natural progression for all big tech companies with the ever increasing prevalence of IoT. Huawei claims that, "Sound X will revolutionize high-end acoustic technology with sonorous audio that leaves enduring, life altering impression on the listener." Wow! What a bold claim and I can't wait to experience it first hand.

Ready to bring your listening experience to the next level?

So apparently listening to music, news, songs and podcasts on Huawei Sound X will alter our life for the better. In other words, it is supposed to deliver eargasmic sound. Sound X is a collaboration between Devialet-a global audio company which produces products of High-Fidelity. Interestingly Sound X is not a smart speaker which means it is not supposed to be in the same league as Amazon Echo or Google Home. However Huawei mentions that this speaker of theirs does have several "smart" abilities.

Huawei Share

Huawei Sound X can connect seamlessly with your Huawei P40 to do many wonderful things. For example while you are playing a song on your smartphone, you can "transfer" the song just by gently tapping your P40 against the speaker and voila your favourite tunes will be played by Sound X instead. Of course you can always go old-school by skipping songs using its touch-sensitive buttons on top of the speaker. Together with EMUI 10.1, you can easily configure the settings of Sound X which enables it to emit lossless and low-latency sound. It is worthy to mention that it can immerse you in 360° of high quality sound thanks to its design.

 Delivering High Fidelity sound

 Visible subwoofer

Touch-sensitive buttons

Being a very compact speaker, Sound X can deliver equally good or better quality of sound compared to other bigger and bulkier speaker. It is also capable of blasting out 60W bass despite its relatively smaller built and footprint. The exterior design was inspired by the golden dome of the black, glazed surface hints at the robust sound that seems to emanate from a bottomless well. It reminds me of those villainous robots which usually appear our sci-fi movies-think Star Wars. Still, I must agree that it is sleek and elegant. I must admit that it is so beautifully designed that it is a must-have aesthetic addition to your living space or even room. For more information, visit Huawei Sound X.


10 Things You Should Know Before Buying Huawei P40 Smartphones

Huawei has finally unveiled their latest top of the line smartphone which focuses on photography. But before we begin, do know that for this year's edition of flagships from Huawei there will be 3 different variants (P40, P40 Pro & P40 Pro+) instead of just two like their predecessors. The 3 different models correspond with the different camera setups. Interested to get one of these new camera-centric smartphones? Here are 10 things that you should know about Huawei P40:

10 Things You Should Know About Huawei P40:

1. Screen Size(s)

Huawei P40 (Basic): 6.1-inch OLED display with 2340x1080 resolution.

Huawei P40 Pro: 6.58-inch OLED display with 2640x1200 resolution.
Huawei P40 Pro+: 6.58-inch OLED display with 2640x1200 resolution

If you consume a lot of visual media using your smartphone, it will be preferable for you to get the Pro and Pro+ versions instead.

2. Triple, Quad or Penta Rear Cameras?

The Huawei P40 comes with triple-camera setup while P40 Pro is equipped with quad-camera setup and the most advanced P40 Pro+ features an amazing Penta-camera Setup. So if you can afford the more premium price tag, you will be able to have better quality of cameras at your disposal, 5 to be exact.

As for selfie camera, all 3 variants sport a 32MP front-facing camera and an IR sensor for better facial recognition capabilities.

3. UltraVision Leica Main Camera

All three different variants of the P40 come equipped with 50MP f/1.9 "UltraVision" main cameras with Optical Image Stabilization and advanced "Octa-Phase Detection" autofocus for ultra fast focus in low light.

Huawei P40 (Basic):

50MP main camera + 15MP Ultra-wide angle camera + 8MP telephoto lens.

Huawei P40 Pro:

50MP main camera + 40MP Ultra-wide Cine Camera + 12MP "SuperSensing" telephoto lens + 3D ToF sensor.

Huawei P40 Pro+:

50MP main camera + 40MP Ultra-wide Cine Camera + 10X Optical Telephoto + 3X Optical Telephoto +3D ToF sensor

4. 50X SuperSensing Zoom

You would have known by now that all the smartphone makers are focusing on ZOOM these days. Huawei P40 Pro comes with SuperZoom periscope design which allows it to capture 40% more light thanks to its 50MP main camera and 12MP telephoto camera. The 12MP telephoto camera can support up to 5X optical zoom. On the other hand, Huawei P40 Pro+ is capable of 10X Optical Zoom, 20X Hybrid Zoom and a maximum of 100X Zoom. This of course makes it on par with Samsung's latest flagship Galaxy S20 Ultra.

100X Zoom to capture everything!

5. Water Resistance For All 3 Models

It is a good news indeed to note that all the variants of Huawei P40 are water resistant. However the basic model of P40 only comes with IP53 water resistance while the other two variants (P40 Pro & P40 Pro+) will be equipped with IP68 water resistance. At least all 3 models will be more "hydrophilic" now.

6. 90Hz High Refresh Rate Display

It makes perfect sense to launch display with 90Hz refresh rate which is supposed to be the bare minimum for flagship devices. Only the P40 Pro and P40 Pro+ variants will be enjoying this upgrade. Then again the other smartphone makers have already fitted in 120Hz display for their flagship devices. So Huawei is basically playing catch up. The basic model of Huawei P40 will only be getting a normal 60Hz display.

Support for WiFi 6+-with 2.4Gbps

7. WiFi 6+ Support

All 3 models of Huawei P40 will be supported by WiFi 6+ which is the highest WiFi standard to date (correct at the time of writing) with a whopping speed of up to 2.4Gbps. On paper this does seem like amazingly fast. I am glad that all 3 models will be enjoying this WiFi 6+ technology instead of just the premium variants. Phew!

Charge Wirelessly from 0-65% in 30 minutes for Huawei P40 Pro+ 😱

8. 40W SuperCharging

The premium P40 Pro+ will be enjoying 40W SuperCharging not only for wired charging but also wireless charging. Interestingly you will need a special SuperCharge charger and cable which are not included (optional) 😂. Unfortunately the other 2 watered down models will not be able to enjoy the 40W SuperCharging technology. The mid-tier P40 Pro can be charged wirelessly at 27W while the basic model will only support 22.5W cable charging. So only P40 Pro and P40 Pro+ will support wireless charging and of course reverse wireless charging with other compatibles devices. Hence if you do not want to be plugged to the walls all the time you might opt for P40 Pro or P40 Pro+.

Wireless charging at 40W which is really superfast!

9. NO Google Mobile Services (GMS)

If you are someone who is so used to Google Mobile Services (GMS), do note that all your favourite apps such as GMail, Google Map, and Youtube just to name a few will not come preinstalled out of the box. Instead you will need to rely on Huawei Mobile Services (HMS). Of course you can install these Google apps on your own through other means. So if you are OK with that, then you can consider getting yourself a Huawei P40.

5 different colours

10. Pricing

As usual, pricing of the devices will be the deciding factor when it comes to making decisions.

Huawei P40(Basic): 8GB RAM + 128GB storage - RM3,699

Huawei P40 Pro: 8GB RAM + 256GB storage - RM4,699

Huawei P40 Pro+: 8GB RAM + 512GB storage - RM6,699

Like I have often suggested, always invest in better cameras and that is why it will make better sense to splurge your cash for the premium Huawei P40 Pro+ to fully enjoy advanced photography capabilities.

Ceramic colours for premium Huawei P40 Pro+

There you go folks, 10 things that you should know before you purchase any of the Huawei P40 smartphones. Speaking of colours, the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro will be available in 5 different options namely Ice White, Black, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White, Blush Gold and Silver Frost. Interestingly the premium P40 Pro+ will only come in 2 colours: Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. Do note that Huawei P40 (basic) and P40 Pro will be available globally and in Malaysia on the 7th of April while P40 Pro+ will be available in June 2020.


Russell Taylors 6L Pressure Cooker-My Honest Review

Honestly speaking I had always been a skeptic when it comes to using an electric pressure cooker to cook in my kitchen. I had my reservations because I had heard rumours that a pressure cooker would explode while you are using it. However I know that sometimes we should not just listen to naysayers and that is why I decided to get a pressure cooker for my family and it was one of the best decisions I have made. Having happily used an air fryer and a bread maker from Russell Taylors, yours truly me decided to get my beloved wifey a Russell Taylors 6L Dual Pot Electric Pressure Cooker to elevate her cooking experience and makes it even more enjoyable for her while preparing meals for us in the kitchen.

Russell Taylors Pressure Cooker-The Best Kitchen Gadget I have ever bought

This is the third kitchen gadget that I have got from Russell Taylors and I must admit that this pressure cooker is the one that my wife LOVES THE MOST as she can prepare so many different dishes with it. Design wise I really love the rose gold (or chrome) and black finish which makes it look very classy and elegant at the same time. In terms of built quality, this pressure cooker from Russell Taylor feels really durable and compact. Its footprint is pretty small, meaning that it could fit any corner of your kitchen or dining area easily.

I love the design which is really compact and elegant

Dual pot for more options and you will even get a steaming tray

The control panel is pretty neat and clear. Clear as it is pretty self-explanatory as it comes with 8 main buttons that can directly help you to cook what you want ranging from rice, porridge, steam, cake, soup, meat, bean and fish. Basically you can cook almost anything just by pressing any of the buttons available to you and voila in no time you delicious meals will be ready for you. You will be surprised how fast a pressure cooker can dish out the food that your heart yearns for.

Obviously my wife is over the moon with her pressure cooker 😀

So what can we cook with an electric pressure cooker? Pretty much everything like we have mentioned previously and for our first attempt, we decided to try Nasi Briyani. Honestly speaking it was really, really easy to cook our Nasi Briyani by using this Russell Taylors pressure cooker. In fact I would say that it was almost effortless! Do you know that we cooked our Nasi Briyani together with the onions and chicken meat (EVERYTHING) just by using the pressure cooker alone. That means you can stir fry the onion first, add the chicken meat and last but not least cook the rice (from the beginning until the end) just by using the pressure cooker. OMG! So everything can be cooked easily with just one kitchen gadget-pressure cooker!

So what are we going to cook today with our pressure cooker?

What's on the menu? 😁

Just throw in all the ingredients, select the correct settings and voila your meals will be cooked in no time. YES! In other words, a pressure cooker is like your all-in-one "Chef" that can help you to dish out scrumptious cuisines for you and your family without much hassle and effort. The best part of using a pressure cooker is that your COOKING TIME WILL BE REDUCED by up to 50%! And not to mention that you just have to load in the ingredients and the pressure cooker will do the rest. I must say that a pressure cooker is a MUST-HAVE for your kitchen as it allows you to prepare healthy and nutritious meals for your family despite the time constraints. This is important for working mothers who still want their family especially their children to eat a balanced diet.

We are going to cook Nasi Briyani using our Russell Taylors Pressure Cooker

Nasi Briyani with chicken meat

Don't forget to use Basmati rice

8 Nasi Briyani Ingredients (Using Russell Taylors Pressure Cooker):

1. Chopped onions

2. Butter

3. Nasi Briyani powder

4. Chicken meat

5. Basmati Rice

6. Sliced tomatoes

7. Water

8. Salt

Frankly speaking my wife now feels that cooking is even more fun and enjoyable thanks to her latest kitchen gadget-Russell Taylors Pressure Cooker. (I am glad that I decided to get one for her) She highly recommends this pressure cooker to all mothers and wives as it means she can free up her time to cook even more dishes or do other things while the pressure cooker helps us to cook the meals. This is what we call total convenience right?

Step-by-step Recipe To Cook Briyani Rice

by Using Russell Taylors Pressure Cooker

 1. Turn on the pressure cooker (of course) and press on the "bake" function.

2. Add the butter and heat it until it is melted

 3. Add the chopped onion and stir fry until it is bursting with fragrance

 4. Add chicken meat (chicken drumsticks, wings or meat chunks)

 5. Add Briyani powder (ready made) and stir fry until it is fragrant

 6. Add water

7. Add salt (to taste)

8. Stir and stir until the ingredients (water & Briyani powder) are well mixed

 9. Add Basmati rice

 10. Add the sliced tomatoes

 11. Stir the ingredients gently until everything is well-mixed

12. Choose the "rice" setting and select your desired pressure (12-15)

 13. Seal the lid (make sure to turn the valve to seal the pressure cooker)

 14. And we wait for the pressure cooker to cook Nasi Briyani for you.

Voila~we are done. :)

All in all, I must admit that this latest kitchen gadget of ours has really made our life easier. Despite our busy lifestyle and hectic pace, a pressure cooker is ideal in helping us to whip out lip-smacking dishes in a very short period of time. Together with our air fryer, we have been using it every day to prepare lunch and dinner for ourselves especially during this Movement Control Order period. I can honestly claim in this review of mine that this Russell Taylors' Electric Pressure Cooker is worth every single penny of yours and it is the perfect kitchen gadget that everyone should have.

In only 15 minutes your Briyani rice is ready to be served!

Let's dig in everyone

 Perfectly cooked Briyani rice by using Russell Taylors Pressure Cooker

Every grain of Basmati rice is perfectly cooked~fluffy and delicious!

The chicken drumstiick is so juicy and succulent.

OMG~you guys really need to get a Russell Taylors pressure cooker!

Watch how we cook Nasi Briyani in less than 15 minutes with our pressure cooker.

NOW everyone can cook thanks to this Russell Taylors Electric Pressure Cooker. I suggest that you opt to purchase the one with the biggest capacity as it comes with two pots to give you more options when it comes to cooking. Amazingly this Russell Taylors 6L Dual-Pot Electric Pressure Cooker only costs me around RM220 plus a free steaming rack! It comes with one year warranty and is a steal for its price tag for sure. Get your very own "chef"...I mean pressure cooker at Lazada right now to enjoy perfectly cooked meals for you and your whole family.[ Best deal on Lazada ##thumbs-up## ][ Best deal on Shopee ##thumbs-up## ][ Best deal on Lazada ##thumbs-up## ][ Best deal on Shopee ##thumbs-up## ]


Iron Man Edition of Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Launched in China

Samsung has launched their flagship Galaxy S20 last month and of course to ensure sales will be ongoing, continuous promotions are being carried out to hype the smartphone and increase its visibility. And one of the ways to vehemently ramp up publicity is by introducing the devices in different colours. There is even a special edition for the soon-to-be-postponed 2020 Japan Olympics Games and now Samsung has unveiled its new Iron Man Edition of Galaxy S20 5G! Iron Man fans will be happy for sure.

Behold the Iron Man special edition Samsung flagships are the Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+ 5G and last but not least the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G! All of them will be shipped in the iconic flamboyant red colour boxes complete with Tony Stark's signature. On top of that the box is also adorned with the wording "Stark Industries" to boldly remind you that you are now a proud owner of a future tech from Iron Man himself.

It is all about Iron Man-the Armored Avenger!

So what do you get in the box? Full of Iron Man goodies for sure! Inside the customized box, you will see a special cases which houses the special edition earbuds. There is even a smartphone ring that resembles the arc reactor of Iron Man's suit! Of course these special edition Iron Man Galaxy S20 will not be complete without the cutomized Iron Man theme, wallpapers and ringtones right? So if you are a big fan of Iron Man, you really need to get your hands on it!

Complete with Iron Man theme, wallpaper, lockscreen, ringtones!

All the new Iron Man Edition of Samsung Galaxy S20 will be available exclusively on JD.com. The cheapest S20 5G Iron Man Edition comes with a price tag of RM4,385 (US$986) and it has 12GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The bigger S20+ will set you back at RM5,010 (US$1,127) with identical number of RAM and internal storage. Obviously the S20 Ultra Iron Man Edition is the more expensive version with a price tag of RM6,263 (US$1,409) for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The top of the line premium S20 Ultra Iron Man will retail at an eye-watering price tag of RM8,140 (US$1,831) for 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. So are you ready to let your wallets bleed?

Galaxy S20 5G Iron Man Edition

12GB RAM + 128GB Storage: RM4,385 (US$986)

Galaxy S20+ Iron Man Edition

12GB RAM + 128GB Storage: RM5,010 (US$1,127)

Galaxy S20 Ultra Iron Man Edition

12GB RAM + 256GB Storage: RM6,263 (US$1,409)

16GB RAM + 512GB Storage: RM8,140 (US$1,831)


Samsung Galaxy M31 With 6,000mAh Battery at Only RM799

When it comes to buying a new smartphone, more often than not we will be focusing on battery life and camera right? Samsung knows these needs and that is why they have rolled out Samsung Galaxy M31 with a huge screen, a capable camera setup and of course a gargantuan 6,000mAh battery that will of course last for quite some time. Priced at RM1,099 in Malaysia currently, you can actually grab one of these Samsung Galaxy M31 at less than RM800 (WHAT??? 😱)during the Lazada's 8th Birthday which will be happening real soon.

Who wants RM300 discount?

Your eyes will be beaming when you see the Galaxy M31 big 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ display that is really an eye candy. Under the hood, this smartphone with super huge battery pack is powered by Exynos 9611 processor paired with 6GB of RAM of 128GB of internal storage. If that is not enough, you can expand the storage with a dedicated microSD card slot. Yupe~so besides the microSD card slot, you have dual-sim slots.

Infinity-U Display

Samsung Galaxy M31 with solid specs for only RM799?

Fast Charging for your 6,000mAh battery!

Guess gamers will be loving M31 for the extra-long battery life!

The large display has a U-shaped notch which houses a 32MP f/2.0 front-facing selfie camera. Flip it to the back and you will be greeted by the 64MP f/1.8 main camera, a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor, 5MP f/2.4 macro camera and an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera. I must say that I am pretty impressed with the quad-camera setup! The highlight of Galaxy M31 is of course its super huge 6,000mAh battery which is really something that a lot of us are looking for these days. It supports 15W fast charging but  it would be better if Samsung has included an even faster charger at 30W at least.

 Impressive Quad-camera to capture all the priceless moments of yours!

Rear fingerprint scanner for fast and secure login

Samsung Galay M31 runs on Android 10 and it will be available in 3 different colours namely Red, Blue and Black. Which one will you choose? It terms of connectivity, it supports 802.11 ac WiFi and Blueetooth 5.0 but NFC seems to be missing here which might be a hit and miss, depending on your needs. If you want to enjoy the RM300 discount, you will need to head over to Lazada on the 27th of March during a flash sale (12a.m. till 2a.m.) to get it at only RM799! You can actually add it to your wishlist already but bear in mind the stocks are limited and that means you need to have fast fingers and coffee!

For more information head over to Lazada


Samsung Galaxy A41 With Enhanced Triple Camera & Water Resistance

Samsung loves to quietly launch their slew of smartphones all across the globe and their latest stealth unveiling is the Galaxy A41. Samsung decided to launch this secret Galaxy A41 of their in the Land of The Rising Sun with NTT Docomo. I am sure we have seen multiple leaks showcasing this new affordable mid-range smartphone which will be available in 3 different colours namely Black, White and Blue.

6.1-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display

While holding the smartphone, you will be greeted by the huge gorgeous 6.1-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED infinity display. Under the hood, A41 is powered by MediaTek Octa-Core MT6768 Chipset with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. As for storage, you will get 64GB of internal storage which is expandable via MicroSD card. There will be 3,500mAh of battery to juice the device which supports 15W of fast charging. Out of the box, it will be running Samsung OneUI 2.0 software overlaying Android 10 which should be snappy and familiar.

Vertical Triple Camera Setup

As for photography, A41's main camera setup utilizes vertical triple cameras cluster instead of the more popular rectangular ones that have been popping at the back of smartphones lately. The rear cameras are made up of a 48MP main shooter together with a 5MP depth sensor and 8MP ultra-wide lens. As for front-facing camera, there will be a 25MP selfie camera to help you snap all those beautiful selfies. Interestingly there is an in-display fingerprint scanner to help you have a more secure and quick login. On top of that A41 also comes with IP68 dust and water resistance.

Blue, White or Black?

Though Samsung Galaxy A41 has been announced officially, it will only be available in June 2020 perhaps due to the Covid 19 virus conundrum. Unfortunately, it will only be available exclusively in Japan through Docomo. With Samsung Galaxy A41 being priced at US$342 (RM1500), many will point out that it is way better to opt for Redmi Note 9 Pro Max priced at US$240 (RM1000) which runs on a Snapdragon Processor plus 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. What say you if you were a Japanese?


Huawei Foldable Mate Xs Is Available In Malaysia For ONLY RM11111

Huawei highly anticipated foldable the Mate Xs will finally be available in Malaysia for only RM11,111. Yes! This first foldable smartphone from Huawei will be yours this Friday on the 20th of March 2020 if you could afford the eye-watering price tag. Then again it is considered cheap given that it is priced at 2,499 EUR in Europe. Fact is RM11,111 is a lot and it is way more expensive compared to Samsung Galaxy Fold which will set you back at RM8,388. But I believe for those who prefer the "finer" things in life, RM11k for such a device will be money well spent, no? 😎

8-inch FullView Display

The Quad-Cameras

Those who are willing to fork out RM11,111 for an elusive Huawei Foldable Mate Xs will be getting freebies worth RM978. You will be getting Huawei Freebuds 3 (RM679) and a leather cover (RM299). If you are really dying to own this piece of foldable tech from Huawei, you will be happy to know that Mate Xs can be yours via a 12-month free installment plan at  RM925.92 per month which sounds relatively affordable right? Though Mate Xs has landed on our shores, you will not be able to place any order on Huawei's online store yet. You can however choose to be notified once it is available for order.

 Are you ready for the future?

Huawei Mate Xs Specifications

Huawei  Mate Xs is all about the display that can be folded and that is why it is such a novelty that people are willing to burn their pockets and let their wallets bleed to have it. For starters, it boasts a flexible 8-inch FullView display with a resolution of 2480x2200 which will transform into a gorgeous 6.6-inch "smartphone" with a resolution of 2480x1148 once it is folded. Once folded, the back of phone will also get a 6.38-inch display that can be used as a screen for you to take selfies. Under the hood, Mate Xs is powered by Kirin 990 5G paired with 8GB of RAM and a whopping 512GB of storage. The smartphone is 5G-ready which means it can support both the NSA and SA networks to let you enjoy blazing fast download speed and seamless connectivity.

In terms of photography, the rear shooters of Mate Xs sports a quad-camera setup which comprises a 40MP f/1.8 main camera, an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and a 16MP ultra-wide angle camera plus 3D ToF Depth Sensor. Equipped with 4,500mAh of battery, Mate Xs charges via USB-C and it supports 55W SuperCharge that can juice up your device from 0-85% of battery in just 30 minutes. Wow! That is really fast! The downsides are the absence of wireless charging and stereo speakers. Then again the foldable display will surely turn heads and make up for any flaws.

Will you fork out RM11,111 for Huawei Mate Xs?

Images credit: Shutterstock


The New OnePlus 8 Pro Leaked By Robert Downey Junior

Ironman has deliberately leaked the highly anticipated new OnePlus 8 Pro in a very fashionable way like he always does. A photo of Robert Downey Junior holding what is reported to be the flagship from OnePlus was published on the Instagram. No official words yet but we do know that he is the brand ambassador for OnePlus so it is no surprising at all. However the photo which first surfaced on a photographer's Instagram account has since been deleted.

Copper colour OnePlus 8 Pro?

A fanpage of the actor of Ironman revealed that the flagship camera will be featuring a quad-camera setup for the rear shooters. Apparently there was another coloured version of the photo circulating on the Internet and it showed that the OnePlus 8 Pro he was holding was copper in colour. Rumours have it that OnePlus 8 Pro will get a main lens, telephoto lens and ultra-wide lens. There will also be a Time-of-Flight sensor to support depth detection more accurately; And this denotes that Robert Downey Junior is very likely holding a flagship device from OnePlus.

OnePlus 8 Pro fans will be happy to know that it will come with a huge 6.5-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate which will be a boon for gamers of course. Expected to be unveiled on the 15th of April, OnePlus 8 is set to come with 5G connectivity, which is of course expected for a flagship device. Just like Samsung, OnePlus is also set to release the more affordable OnePlus 8 (basic) and watered down OnePlus 8 Lite to cater to emerging markets. Having said so, of course specs  wise it will not pack as much punch as the premium grade model.

Lite version of OnePlus 8

Certainly we are not sure if Ironman has purposely "leaked" the new flagship or it might be purely accidental, right? Then again this has certainly got fans of OnePlus, Ironman and of course the real man, himself excited in the middle of this gloomy pandemic. Speaking about top-notch ambassadorship. I do hope that there will be an Ironman version of OnePlus 8 Pro, complete with "armored" back cover and customized user interface. What say you?

Source: OnLeaks, TrueTech


Redmi Note 9 Pro-The Best Smartphone Under RM1000

Well not everyone of us can fork out a fortune to own a flagship device that will cost at least RM2,500. But that does not mean that we should be deprived of smartphones that possess great performance but at the same only cost a fraction of the premium price tag, right? Enter Redmi Note 9 Pro which is probably the best smartphone under RM1000 right now with awesome specs, huge screen and long-lasting battery. The official release of Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max indicates that Xiaomi intends to rule the mid-range market with top notch specs with a cheap price tag that commoners can afford. 👍

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is the more premium of the two variants and it has slightly larger beautiful 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with a punch-hole camera. It is powered by Snapdragon 720G processor that can be paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The good news this time is that there is the inclusion of triple-tray slot which will enable you to use two nano sim cards at the same time plus a microSD slot for your extra storage needs.

Redmi Note 9 Pro & Note 9 Pro Max run Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G!

The huge 6.67-inch display pushes 1080x2400 pixels with 395 ppi density and the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Flip it to the rear, you will see the symmetrical 3D curved glass design and a 2x2 camera cluster which resembles the one seen on the Huawei Mate 20 Series. Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner has been moved to the side instead, giving the back design a cleaner look. We are hoping that they could cram in in-display fingerprint scanner but that will mean extra cost.

Beautiful cinematic display

Speaking about the camera, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's quad-camera cluster is made up of 64MP f/1.89 main camera with a huge 1/1.7" sensor. The other 3 cameras are a 2MP depth sensor, 8MP f/1.89 ultra-wide angle camera and a 5MP macro camera. Telephoto lens is absent but you can still get 10x zoom digitally. With the Note 9 Pro Max, you can record 4K videos at 30fps as well as shooting 960fps slow-mo in 720p. Flip it to the front and you will be greeted by a 32MP selfie camera that actually supports Super Pixel Feature for all those selfies in low light condition. You can shoot 1080p videos an slow-mo videos at 120fps by using the selfie camera. Not bad at all if you ask me for a budget phone!

Whopping fast 33W fast charging!

If long-lasting battery life is what you are looking for in a smartphone, then you will love the huge 5,020mAh battery that Note 9 Pro Max possess. It charges via USB-C and supports 33W fast charging: you can charge from 0-50% in just 30 minutes! Wow! There is also the inclusion of the rare 3.5mm headphone jack and an IR blaster which is located at the top of the smartphone. Sounds like one of the best smartphones under RM1,000 so far in 2020, right?

Redmi Note 9 Pro

Though it lacks the "Max", Redmi Note 9 Pro is still a high-performing budget smartphone. Here's the good news: It still RETAINS the same 6.67-inch Full HD+ display, the exact Snapdragon 720G processor and of course that huge 5,020mAh battery pack. Guess Redmi decided not to shortchange its fans after all huh. The maximum RAM configuration is 6GB instead of the 8GB that the more premium Max model has. On top if that to justify the cheaper price tag, you will have to be contend with the 48MP main rear camera with a smaller 1/2.25" sensor and 16MP selfie camera. Still, I believe the base model is really good enough for most users with limited budget.

Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner

Another key difference for Redmi Note 9 Pro is you will only have the 18W fast charger instead of the 33W fast charging capability that comes with the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. If this is a deal-breaker for you, I will urge you to opt for the Max variant instead just by adding another RM58. Why not right? Both Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max support Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11ac WiFi and 2x2 WiFi MIMO. Unfortunately both of them lack NFC support that I believe is still relatively negligible in Malaysia for now. It is good to know that Redmi has also included P2i nano-coating for both models to prevent against accidental spills and splashes; However you cannot bring them for a swim as it is not water resistance.

P2i Nano Coating to splash-proof your smartphone

Redmi Note 9 Pro

4GB RAM + 64GB storage: RM748

6GB RAM + 128GB storage: RM920

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

6GB RAM + 64GB storage: RM862

6GB RAM + 128GB storage: RM978

8GB RAM + 128GB storage: RM1,093

All in all, it is obvious that Xiaomi will be winning a lot of fans with both Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro MAX as both models tick all the boxes for high-performing budget smartphones. The inclusion of a Snapdragon processor, big display, huge long-lasting battery, upgraded cameras, microSD card support and a headphone jack will surely make a lot of fans gleefully happy.


Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener To Solve All Your Hair Problems [PICS+VIDEO]

Dyson has always been in the forefront of technology, inventing cutting edge gadgets that not only make our lives more convenient but also more comfortable. The latest of such gadgets that aim to solve our problems is the highly anticipated Dyson Corrale Straightener which uses patented flexing plates that shape to gather hair to deliver enhanced styling for anyone (especially girls, ladies and women) with less RELIANCE on heat. That is really groundbreaking right?

Featuring Dyson's Intelligent Heat Control, Dyson Corrale Straightener is suitable for all hair types so anybody can just pick it up and make your crowning glory silky straight again! With 4-cell lithium-ion technology, Corrale can deliver thermal performance of a corded straightener, allowing you to style your hair anywhere and anytime. This is really convenient right? Since it is battery powered and cord-free, you can bring this hair styler with you no matter where you go whether it is in a hotel for a wedding or a photo-shoot on the beach! This really reminds me of my cordless Dyson V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner. 😀

Flexing plates

CORALLING PLATE TECHNOLOGY

Unlike the traditional straighteners, Dyson Corrale straightener's unique flexing plates will mould to your hair, giving you more control to get better styling finish. The flexing plates will shrewdly adapt to your hair and apply tension more evenly while stopping strands splaying, reducing frizz and flyaways. This goes to show that innovative technology can help us to improve our lives for sure. Hence girls, ladies and women can now gleefully style their hair all the time without heavily relying on heat like we used to do.

Intelligent Sensor

INTELLIGENT HEAT CONTROL

The Dyson Corrale Straightener infuses 3 precise heat settings namely 165°C, 185℃ and 210℃ to allow users to achieve their desired hair styles. With the incorporation of the coralling flexing plates, you can style your hair at lower temperatures effortlessly. The temperature will be measured 100 times per second thanks to the platinum sensor which communicates with a microprocessor that can deliver precise, accurate heating.

High-performance battery

4-CELL LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

There is no doubt that Dyson is an absolute expert when it comes to battery technology as they have evidently shown in their products such as their cord-free vacuum cleaner. The Corrale Straightener is also privileged to be powered by a 4-cell lithium-ion battery which delivers exceptional thermal performance plus the liberty of being cordless. Interestingly there is also a flight mode feature which will allow you to put your Corrale Straightener in your cabin luggage! It takes only 70 minutes or charging to provide you with 30 minutes of cord-free styling no matter where you, even when you are in the skies.

Extensive trial and testing

UNCONVENTIONAL TEST METHODS

To ensure that users get to enjoy the best hair straightener without compromising the health of your follicles, Dyson engineers have gone the extra miles to test the Corrale Straightener. Some male engineers have grown their own hair to try test it first hard while others use wigs for authentic self-trial testing. There was also one engineer who actually straightened his own beard! Of course there were other extensive testing methods and trials of over 600 hours and 800 participants across 5 different countries to ensure that Corrale will be the best hair straightener that money can buy.

The best hair straighter money can buy

Being rigorously and intelligently tested by industry-leading stylists such as Jawara, Larry King, Jon Reyman and Jen Atkin, Dyson Corrale Straightener delivers elevated styling results that will be suitable for all hair types. With its array of features, you can now tailor the styling settings to suit your hair type, length and desired style! Your hair will look flawless from straight finishes to perfect curls and countless styles in between with less reliance on heat. Available in Fuchsia and Purple colours, Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener can be your for only RM2,199 (There is 0% free installment plan 😀). So are you ready to get the best straightener for your hair?

Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener is now a girl's best friend. 😀

For more information about Dyson Corrale Straightener, do visit: www.dyson.my


Oppo Watch The Cheap Apple Watch Clone That You Want To Buy

Launched together with Oppo Find X2, Oppo Watch looks strikingly similar to the famous Apple Watch that has been regarded as the best smartwatch money can buy. In fact for the uninitiated, it could be a bit tricky to tell them apart from afar. Though this full-fledged smartwatch from Oppo might look like a carbon copy of the more expensive wearable from Apple, it turns out that Oppo Watch has a few tricks up its own sleeves that the Cupertino Company should be wary of. Let's read on to find out.

Available in two different sizes, you can choose between 41mm or the more premium 46mm Oppo Watch to lace on your wrist. Do note that the 41mm version of model utilizes an alloy case while the 46mm model will be donning an aluminium casing. If you prefer something even finer, you can get your hands on the Stainless Steel Watch in 46mm size. Despite the fact that it is inspired by Apple Watch, Oppo Watch has a 3D flexible display with dual-curved edges which makes it look "frameless". Unlike Apple Watch which was incorporated with a digital crown, Oppo Watch will have two physical buttons instead on the right side for you to give your commands.

In terms of display, the 41mm model showcases a 1.6" AMOLED display with a resolution of 320x260 and pushes pixel density at around 300ppi. On the other hand, the premium 46mm Oppo Watch boasts 1.91" AMOLED display with a resolution of 402x476 pixel. Interestingly it is on the same level as Apple Watch in regards to pixel density of 326ppi, making it an eye candy as well.

Swap the clock face for Oppo Watch easily
Want to personalize your Oppo Watch? Of course this can be done easily by swapping the watch faces and changing the straps to your Oppo Watch. You can easily detach the bands with just a push of a button. It is reported that Oppo has made a wide range of bands available to suit your taste ranging from fluorescent rubber bands to calf leather. Besides I am positive that there will be face watches and bands made available by third parties to make your Oppo Watch stand out!

Under the hood, Oppo Watch is powered by a dual-chip system of Qualcomm Snapdragon 2500 for performance and an Apollo 3 Chip for more efficient battery life. There will be 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage to keep your wearable snappy and fast. In terms of connectivity, Oppo Watch does support 2.4GHz WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, integrated GPS, NFC support and 3G/LTE via an eSIM. There is of course optical heart rate monitor and sleep tracking features as well. It runs on ColorOS Watch which is based on Android and you can even download third party applications such entertainment apps and social media apps just to name a few.

Close to you heart

How about battery life? This is quite an important question, otherwise you will end up buying a smartwatch that is plugged to your wall all the time! On a single charge your Oppo Watch can last up to 40 hours which is more than double of what Apple Watch is capable of. Turning on the Power Save Mode will help to stretch your Oppo Watch's battery life to up to 21 days but then again you will be compromising on a lot of features. The good news is, Oppo Watch has VOOC Flash Charging feature which allow you to get 46% of battery with just 15 minutes of charging! A full charge will only take 75 minutes of your time. For your information, Oppo Watch's battery life can last 4 hours longer than its Chinese counterpart-Xiami Watch.

15 minutes of charging for 46% of battery life

Oppo Watch is designed to keep you active and hence it has 5ATM (50 metres) water resistance for the 46mm premium version while the smaller 41mm model has 3ATM (30 metres) of water resistance instead which is still not bad. Currently, Oppo Watch is only available in China and it will be released for sale on the 24th of March 2020. Global release is expected to happen in April.

PRICING

Oppo Watch 46mm model - RM1,199

Oppo Watch 41mm model- RM899


Oppo Find X2 Pro Is The Best Camera Phone According To DxOMark

After almost 2 years Oppo has finally unveiled the successor to the somewhat controversial Oppo Find X which was one of the best-looking smartphones in 2018 with a rather innovative slide-up camera set up. Fast forward to 2020, Oppo presents to the world Find X2 in two different variants namely the regular Find X2 and the advanced version-Oppo Find X2. Will they live up to the expectations set up by the older sibling? Let's find out.

Find X2 is a flagship smartphone with killer specs with great emphasis being placed on the display and of course all the cameras. Under the hood of Find X2, you will find the powerhouse Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with a whopping 12GB of RAM plus 256GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. As for Find X2 Pro, the internal storage is doubled to 512GB. Both variants of Find X2 runs Android 10 with Oppo's in-house ColorOS 7.1 for more personalization options.

Like I have aforementioned, big focus is being given to the biggest real estate of the smartphone-display. There is a huge gorgeous 6.7'inch OLED display that pushes Quad HD+ resolution at 3168x1440 pixels. That will be 551ppi of pixel density for ultra clarity that our naked eyes cannot directly distinguish of course. Here is something that gamers will be happy about: the display has a refresh rate of 120Hz and can project 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut with a staggering contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1. On top of that, the brightness of the display can peak at 1,200 nits in HDR while the overall maximum brightness will be at 800 nits.

Find X2 Pro Camera

Now let us talk about the strongest selling point of Oppo Find X2 Pro-the cameras. According to DxOMark's latest review, the cameras of Find X2 Pro performed amazingly well with a score of 124. It is now (correct at the time of the writing) the best-ranked camera phone, which makes it better than Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max. Its rear shooters consist of a triple camera setup: (1) 48MP wide angle primary camera which utilizes Sony IMX689 sensor with a large 1/1.43" sensor,  (2) 48MP UltraWide sensor (Sony IMX586) and (3) 13MP telephoto lens with 5X optical zoom! The telephoto camera of Find X2 Pro is actually made up of periscope lens which can extend up to 60X maximum zoom and improved 10X hybrid zoom. According to DxOMark as well, Oppo Find X2 Pro scored 134 and 104 respectively for Photo and Video. The report commended Find X2 Pro for its autofocus system, dynamic range and noise-management to deliver top notch quality of photos and videos.

Find X2 Camera

Oppo's regular Find X2 will of course feature slightly downgraded camera system. Though the wide camera has been replaced with Sony IMX586 sensor while the 13MP telephoto camera is no longer equipped with periscope design. Hence you will only be getting 20X maximum zoon and 5X hybrid zoom.

Both variants of Find X2 sport a 32MP selfie camera, situated in the tiny punch hole. Both of the flagship devices also feature stereo speakers which will be a boon for avid gamers and binge-watching lovers. Find X2 Pro is also the first flagship from Oppo which comes with IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, allowing it to survive submersion of up to 1.5M for a maximum of 30 minutes. It is a pity that the regular Find X2 is not bestowed with similar protection.

Another different between Find X2 Pro and Find X2 is in terms of battery capacity. The more premium variant boasts 4,260 mAh of battery while the regular variant has 4,200 mAh. Having said so the difference is almost negligible. Both flagship devices support 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charging that can FULLY CHARGE your smartphones in just 38 minutes! That is really, really fast! Both Oppo Find X2 support 5G, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.

So will it be the Orange Leather or the Black Ceramic?

As for colour options, the premium Find X2 Pro will be available in Black (Ceramic) and Orange (Vegan Leather). The standard variant will be available in Black (Ceramic) and Ocean (Glass). Find X2 will be sold in Malaysia on the 14th of March while the premium X2 Pro will be available on the 21st of March. Both of the events will take place at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Why can't both of them be launched and sold at the same time? Beats me! 😂

PRICING

Oppo Find X2 Pro: 12GB RAM + 512GB storage - RM4,599

Oppo Find X2: 12GB RAM + 256GB storage - RM3,999


Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite-The Cheapest S-Pen Smartphone You Can Own

Being a big fan of Samsung Galaxy Note flagships, it made me extremely happy upon knowing that they released a lite version of the powerful Note devices. Though it is a so-called watered down flagship, Galaxy Note 10 Lite can hold its own in the big league. It is the most affordable smartphone with the omnipotent  S Pen. Boasting a 6.7'inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O display, Note 10 Lite will surely give you a splendid visual experience be it for media consumption or gaming.

Super AMOLED plus Infinity-O Display

Under the hood, Note 10 Lite is powered by a slightly dated Exynos 9810 processor which is similar to that in a Note 9. Good news is Note 9 is still powerhouse and that makes Note 10 Lite a very capable smartphone as well. It is complemented by a whopping 8GB of RAM plus 128GB of internal storage. Need more space to store your photos and videos? Fret not as there will be external memory support via MicroSD up to 1TB of storage (which is a lot). Being a blogger and content creator, we sometimes shoot ridiculous number of photos which will take lots of space so yeah an expandable storage will be ideal.

128GB+1TB should be more than enough for tonnes of photos!

Triple-camera for the shutterbug in you!

In terms of photography, the main rear shooter is made up of 3 cameras of 12MP for telephoto, wide and ultra-wide. Flip it to the front and you will be greeted by a 32MP selfie camera housed on the tiny punch-hole of the Infinity-O display. There will be a built-in Fingerprint scanner for a more secure, snappy login. Talking about peace of mind. Though the S Pen of Note 10 Lite lacks the gesture features in the more premium variants, it is still works like magic with its 4096 pressure levels for accurate and smooth writing as if you are writing on a piece of paper. Do note that the S Pen of Note 10 Lite is Bluetooth enabled. So you can use it as a remote to snap photos or to control your music. Not bad for an affordable Note flagship right?

 The mighty S-Pen!

 Bluetooth enabled S-Pen can be used like a remote control

 Use your S Pen to control almost everything!

Another plus point of Note 10 Lite is its large battery capacity of 4,500mAh which supports USB-C Super Fast Charging. It is claimed that by charging for just 1 hour (60 minutes) you will have enough juice to last for the whole day. Despite lacking wireless charging and  IP68 dust and water resistance, Note 10 Lite does come equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack for those who prefer wired music. With a retail price of only RM2,299, Galaxy Note 10 Lite is definitely a steal for those who would love to own a smartphone with S Pen to ramp up your productivity.

 Turn your handwriting into text!

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At only RM2,299 Galaxy Note 10 Lite is by far one of the best mid-range smartphones! Period.