Last minute tech gift ideas to buy for your friends and family this Christmas

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Christmas is just around the corner and chances are, some of you have not even done your Christmas shopping yet. But lets face it, gifting could sometimes be quite a headache especially when you don’t know what to buy for your family and friends. So, if you want to buy something nice but don’t want to break your bank account? Don’t worry! We got you covered. Here are some of the items that you could consider buying for your friends and family that won’t burn a hole in your pocket.

Phone Casing

In today’s society, you won’t see anyone using their phone without a phone casing and it’s not hard to search for a mobile shop that sells phone casings. In most cases, people buy a phone casing to protect their phone when it falls onto the ground or prevent it from scratching, but for some, it’s used for beauty purposes only. You can buy a phone casing for as low as RM5, and you’ll get to choose all kinds of texture, design, and thickness of the casing depending on your budget and phone model. If you want to buy this as a gift, just get to know what phone model your friends or family is using, and choose a casing that suits their personality and style.

Laptop Bag

Do you have any friends or family who refuses to change their laptop bag even though its already starting to have tears and holes around it? Then this is the perfect gift for them. Most people would prefer carrying their laptop with a backpack while some prefer to stay classy by holding their laptop bag by hand. Little did we know, carrying a backpack that stores our laptop could take a toll on our shoulders and back. That is why, we need a good quality laptop bag that provides comfort and has enough space to store other things such as wallet, cables, and many more. Laptop bags are priced as low as RM30 and above, depending on the quality, storage, and brand.

Power Bank

This is the perfect gift for the friend or family member that always asks to borrow your power bank when they’re running out of battery on their phone but don’t bother buying one for themselves. Power bank is convenient and useful, especially when we need to charge our phone while we’re outside. There’s no saying on when we need it, but its definitely a life saver when our phone is running low on battery and there’s no charging station around. Power banks are not as expensive as they used to be, and one could purchase a power bank for as low as RM30. Of course, the price also depends on the brand and capacity of the power bank. But one thing’s for sure, your family and friend will thank you for this gift.

Bluetooth Tag

The Bluetooth tag may be small and simple, but its definitely a life saver for forgetful friends and family, and it’s very easy to use one. By connecting your phone to the Bluetooth via app (Most Bluetooth tag would have its own app) and hook the tag onto your valuable items such as your keys, wallets and others, it’ll be detectable whenever you want to find your missing items. Bluetooth tags are priced at  RM20 and above, you can easily find one via online shopping app. Your friends or family would thank you for helping them save time on finding the items that they’ve misplaced.

Headsets

If you happen to have a family member or a friend who loves gaming, but they don’t have the best head gear to pair it with, then you could buy headsets and give it as a Christmas gift to them. Besides gaming, headsets are also useful for those who loves to watch videos or movies online, as well as listening to music on their preferred devices. Although a good pair of headsets does not come cheap as the other gift options, it will however bring joy to your family and friends, and that’s all that matters, right? On top of that, headsets could last for a long time if it’s high quality and well taken care of. You could purchase a pair of headset for RM50 and above, anything below that might not be the best quality but then again, it is always better to buy something that is affordable for you and good enough to be given as a gift.

At the end of the day, Christmas is not about the gifts but the time spent together with your friends and family, sharing joy and laughter. Gifts are just a small part of it, what matter most is the thoughts and love that’s put into the gift.

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Latest Android distribution sees increase in Marshmallow adoption

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It is the same old chart updated with nearly the same old results yet again, as we take a look at the most recent results of Android distribution. The chart again shows how Google struggles year in year out with Android fragmentation. As usual, the chart displays ancient Android software versions still under operation till today, which isn’t alarming, but disappointing in some ways.

The adoption of Google’s latest Android Nougat finally surpasses the 1 percent mark, though it isn’t at all impressive, only scoring the same percentage like Marshmallow did at this time of last year. The slight increase in adoption is possibly due to most major manufacturers hurriedly pushing out their flavors of Android Nougat within these couple of weeks. Android Marshmallow on the other hand, still sees an increase in adoption with more than 30 percent in terms of distribution.

Android Lollipop still remains the highest adopted Android version at 32.9 percent, though the aging software took a slight plunge from last time. Kit Kat and Jellybean versions still take up more than a quarter of the pie chart, while the dinosaur age Ice Cream Sandwich and Gingerbread Android software proudly stand at 1 percent each, after the extinction of Android Froyo not too long ago. Which Android version are you currently running on?

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Latest ASUS ZenBook series are now available in Malaysia, starting from RM4,399

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Just days after the announcement of the ASUS ZenBook 13, 14, and 15, it is now officially launched in Malaysia.

To recap on the ASUS’s latest ZenBook series, the devices are all made ultra thin and light, as well as introducing the new frameless Nano Edge display, which features ultra slim bezels on all four sides and 95% screen-to-body ratio for a near-borderless viewing experience.

The Nano Edge display also allows much more compact design, which makes the new ZenBook models to have the smallest footprint in its class.

The 13 and 14 inch ZenBook models includes the exclusive new Number Pad, an innovative productivity enhancement that provides a full size LED-illuminated numeric keypad built into the touchpad.

Other than that, all three of the lastest ZenBook models comes with a special 3D IR camera that allows fast face login using Windows Hello, even in low light condition.

The new models feature a full complement of high-performance components including the latest 8th Generation 2 of 9 Intel Core i7 quad-core CPU, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q graphics, 16GB RAM, ultrafast PCIE SSDs, and gigabit-class WiFi.

All models are also tested with military-grade (MIL-STD-810G) reliability standards, with demanding tests that include environmental extremes of altitude, temperature and humidity, in addition to extensive drop, shock and vibration testing.

Complementing the groundbreaking new design, the traditional ZenBook style and elegance is apparent at a glance. All models feature the iconic Zen-inspired spun-metal finish on the lid, and there’s a choice of prestigious Royal Blue or sophisticated Icicle Silver anodized finishes, both newly enhanced with a contrasting Rose Gold trim bar above the keyboard for an extra touch of luxury.

The new ZenBook series also include advanced voice-recognition capabilities, which means users can be entertained, informed and organized simply by speaking to Alexa or Cortana.

When working on the go, it’s vital to be able to connect with anything and everything. The new ZenBook series comes with USB Type-C port for any-way-up connections and superfast USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps 3) data transfers, and there’s also a range of other USB ports, including USB Type-A (up to 5Gbps or 10Gbps) and USB 2.0.

All models also include an HDMI port and a microSD or SD card reader, so it’s easy to connect to all your current and future peripherals.

The new ZenBook series goes the extra mile with the exclusive ErgoLift hinge, an engineering masterpiece designed to automatically tilt the keyboard to the most comfortable typing position.

ZenBook 13 (UX333)

Intel Core i5-8265U, MX150, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD: RM4,499

Intel Core i7-8565U, MX150, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD: RM4,999

ZenBook 14 (UX433)

Intel Core i5-8265U, MX150, 8GB RAM, 523GB SSD: RM4,399

ZenBook 15 (UX533)

Intel Core i7-8565U, GTX1050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: RM6,099

To know where you can get the new ZenBook models and for more information, click
here
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Latest Beta version of Google Maps now comes with a parking availability notifier

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After introducing a feature that would allow the app to highlight wheelchair-accessible areas, Google Maps has received yet another feature that would be a godsend for those who hate looking for a parking.

Available for selected users on the Google Maps v9.44 Beta, the application can now inform you of how difficult a particular location is to find parking. The feature will be shown in the app as a small P icon located next to the route duration estimate. Next to the icon is an indicator that informs you of how difficult it is to find parking at your destination. This indicator comes in three different levels: Limited, Medium and Easy. Expanding on the directions tab will give you a more detailed explanation of the parking situation.

Currently, the feature itself will identify parking availability in major locations such as transportation hubs like airports and train stations as well as malls. As the feature’s availability is limited at the moment, we don’t quite know if the feature will be made available outside of the States. Whatever the case, the parking availability feature will probably be making its way into the proper Google Maps app sometime soon.

Source:
Android Police

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Latest Chrome update for Android will shorten shared links and add an in-built ad blocker

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Have you ever pasted a Google Image link to someone on Whatsapp and released that the link spanned the enter screen of your phone? Well, Google finally realized that it is a nuisance and has changed the way links will appear when shared.

In the new Chrome 64 update, Google has changed the links so users will only see the primary link rather a long tracking string. They realized that users do not need such long links with all the tracking information included as it serves no purpose to users and is really annoying when the link covers up or pushes all the content in a message to the top leaving users with just the middle to bottom part of that lengthy link. There are third-party apps that will assist you in cutting the length of the links, but that would mean you will have to take an extra step to send the link to your friends, which makes the share link button redundant.

The URL shortener is not the only feature that is coming to the Chrome update, a new inbuilt ad-blocking will also arrive with the new update that is said to remove ads that are annoying or inappropriate for users.

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Latest Galaxy S8 update brings AR Emoji and Super Slow Motion mode

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Samsung has just rolled out a software update that brings along the September 2018 security patch for the Galaxy S8 phones. The update also adds two features that were previously seen on the later Galaxy devices.

The updates come with new features to the camera app primarily, the AR Emoji feature which allows you create a 3D avatar of your self to which you can use to play around with or record your self in your AR Emoji state as a message for your friends. It might not be as accurate as Apple’s Animoji feature but it is fun to play around especially with the avatar creator. Other than that, the other feature that the company is adding to the camera app is the Super Slo-Mo mode that allows you to record a video in 960 frames per second in 720p. However, the S8, S8+ and Note8 will only be able to shoot in 480 frames per second at 720p for 0.2 or 0.4 seconds. Lastly, there are bug fixes and optimizations that should keep the performance of the phone consistent.

There are reports that the Exynos version of the phone in Europe has already received the update and a small number of US users. It might take a while before the update comes to Malaysia so don’t forget to check for updates regularly.

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Latest image of Galaxy S9 shows strategically placed fingerprint sensor

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When the Galaxy S8 launched earlier this year, it turned out to be one of Samsung’s greatest phones yet. The early 2017 flagship proved worthy as it sold very well across the globe. The Infinity Display on the front is probably the best feature of the phone, but it comes with a trade off – an awkwardly positioned rear fingerprint sensor. Samsung seems to have addressed that issue for the upcoming Galaxy S9.

The Galaxy S9 is due for a launch in early 2018 and Samsung will likely go with a similar but more refined design compared to the Galaxy S8. Many users complained about the rear mounted fingerprint sensor which was placed right beside the rear camera, with the latter often mistaken as the former, being smudged as a result. A new image of the alleged Galaxy S9 back panel cutout by Techtastic shows the fingerprint sensor positioned below the camera instead, sitting at a more ideal area on the back panel.

The fingerprint sensor placed below the camera would mean that users don’t need to stretch their fingers as much as they have to with the Galaxy S8, plus eliminating the chance of mistaking the camera lens as a fingerprint sensor. The image also further confirms earlier rumors that Samsung will stick to a single rear camera for its Galaxy S series flagships. What do you think?

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Latest numbers show increase in Android Nougat and Oreo

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It’s the time of the month again where Google releases the latest statistics for Android distribution. This time round, adoption for Android Nougat and Oreo have increased, with older software versions reduced respectively. Have a look at the pie chart released by Android above.

Android Oreo, which made its appearance on the chart last month, sees a 50 percent increase to still a mere 0.3 percent. The latest Android OS should see significant increase in adoption by the first half of 2018 as smartphone makers will be racing to roll out their versions of Android Oreo for their respective devices. The more current Android Nougat on the other hand, finally accounts for 20 percent of adoption on Android devices, having increased from 17.8 percent last month.

Android Marshmallow remains as the most widely operated Android version till today at 30.9 percent. It has however gone down from 32 percent last month. Android Lollipop too still takes up more than a quarter of the pie chart at 27.2 percent, with Kit Kat accounting for 13.8 percent. Android Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean altogether account for less than 10 percent of the whole pie. Gingerbread is surprisingly still active, with its last release dating back more than 6 years ago.

As usual, Android fragmentation will still be an issue for the foreseeable future. But with companies such as HMD Global (Nokia) promising new software support for entry level and mid range devices for at least the next two years, perhaps we could see a change in Android distribution.

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Latest OnePlus 6 update fixes display flicker issues and improves HDR mode

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OnePlus 6 has just received a new update that brings about fixes for its screen flicker issues and improves the HDR mode. This comes in the OxygenOS 5.1.11 which comes with a size of 152MB and brings other fixes and optimizations.

They also updated the PIN lock screen where previously, users will have to tap on the check mark button after inputting their PIN. Now, there is no need to press the check mark button and if the PIN is correct it will immediately get you into the home screen. Other than that, it comes with stability optimization for WiFi connection, not a lot of people have this issue but it is nice to know that they are rectifying the issue for the minority of users that have the issue. Lastly, they are also optimizing network connection which should give you a more stable data connection.

OnePlus is working hard in improving their current generation phones as the OnePlus 3/3T, 5/5T and 6 will be receiving the Android Pie update very soon. The update is currently out and if you have a OnePlus 6, head over to your Update page and download it now.

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Latest Photoshop update now supports the use of Microsoft’s Surface Dial

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The Surface Dial accessory that Microsoft showed off was initially being utilized by just a handful of applications but the company did mention that they will be opening the support of the dial to more applications like Photoshop. With the latest update on Photoshop, the image editing software now supports the Surface Dial, taking it further than just the basic zoom options.

Even if the dial is now supported, it still is limited to manipulating the brush tool allowing you to select the size, opacity, hardness, flow and smoothing by rotating the dial. Adobe has not informed us if they plan to update the dial to support more tools that Photoshop has to offer, as tend to use the other tools more than the brush tool. However, it is a step forward for the Surface Dial which is more than capable of holding to other shortcuts compared to just one too.

Another app called Sketchable, which has support for the Surface Dial can already do more things compared to what can be done in Photoshop. This could also be just a trial that Adobe wants to take to see the response towards the dial

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Latest render of Nokia 9 showcases dual camera bump and curved glass display

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HMD Global has been very much successful in reviving Nokia as a renowned global brand as it once used to be. Having launched impressive smartphones such as the Nokia 8, even to the extent of promising Android P for all its current smartphones, the future is bright for both HMD and Nokia. The Nokia 9 is in the pipeline for a future release. The latest renders of the handset scream premium, which will probably be the case.

The renders by Onleaks show the Nokia 9 in a shiny glossy glass built chassis, which suggests compatibility for wireless charging and also water and dust resistance. The phone also sports a dual rear camera setup, along with a subtle looking fingerprint sensor below. The display of the Nokia 9 will likely be of minimal bezels, and the curved glass sides tops off the sleek design of the device.

One thing to note is the camera bump on the back, which might be a turn off to some fans. The phone is regardless very premium looking and might just be the most expensive phone to be released by both HMD and Nokia. What do you think?

Image Credit: Compareraja

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Latest renders show the Galaxy S9 in a rugged case

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Rumor has it that the Galaxy S9 won’t be as revolutionary as we think it will be. That is somewhat true based on this latest series of renders as pictured above. The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy Note 8 by Samsung has proven to be hot sellers in the Android market. Although they do come with some controversial design aspects, it looks like they will be addressed in the Galaxy S9.

Sourced from BGR, these renders show the alleged Galaxy S9 in a rugged case by Ghostek. We can’t fully support the credibility of the image so do take this with a grain of salt. No significant changes have been made with the display on the front, which looks similarly designed with minimal bezels and curved edges. The top bezel has been trimmed even further for more screen real estate, which translates to an even more impressive screen to body ratio for the Galaxy S9.

The rear panel is where we see some changes made. The Galaxy S9 in the image sports a dual camera setup, which is vertically orientated unlike the Galaxy Note 8’s setup. The fingerprint sensor has also moved to what seems like a more ergonomically comfortable position. The current Galaxy S8’s fingerprint sensor is placed right beside the camera which can confuse users, so this is a much welcomed change. The rear fingerprint sensor also means that there won’t be an embedded screen fingerprint scanner once again.

Do bear in mind that we are still in the early stages of these leaks and speculations. More will come in due time. What do you think of the Galaxy S9 in this image?

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Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 9 update will improve camera quality

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is the company’s last flagship device for 2018 and although it is a small upgrade to the previous year’s Note device, it is still a device that drew a lot of attention. However, users were slightly disappointed to find that the Note 9 was using the same cameras as the Galaxy S9+, but the company has just rolled out a software update that is focused on improving the camera performance.

Based on the changelog, the update will improve the Camera Picture quality, brightness of faces in backlit conditions have been improved, day/night HDR control accuracy has been improved and low light brightness and SNR have been improved. The update size is about 300MB and it has already arrived to devices in Germany. In addition to that, the update comes with September’s security patch.

As usual, it will take a while before we start seeing the update here in Malaysia. It could be slightly longer as well seeing as Note 9 devices in Malaysia is using the Exynos processor and majority parts of the world has the Snapdragon variant.


Latest teaser by OnePlus further confirms the "OnePlus 3T" name

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We’re less than two days away from OnePlus’ launch of its new handset. Both Qualcomm and OnePlus have dropped a big hint respectively regarding the processor of the future handset, which is the flagship Snapdragon 821 chipset. OnePlus has teased us yet again, this time on Chinese micro blogging site Weibo, probably confirming to us another long time rumor that has been floating around since the start.

OnePlus has uploaded a teaser image onto Weibo, with a OnePlus 3 looking handset facing a mirror. The mirror image shows part of the handset’s front panel, along with a “T”, which happens to be the same patterned “T” seen on OnePlus’ teasers on its social media accounts for the past few days – T-4, T-3, etc. The teaser image also had a tagline which says’ “to be a better me”. This image might just confirm the OnePlus 3T name that has been rumored and used all this while, though the “T” might stand for something else rather than just the letter itself.

Nevertheless, the OnePlus 3T has been confirmed to feature a Snapdragon 821 processor. Other rumored upgrades from the standard OnePlus 3 include a different camera sensor, increased battery capacity and an addtional storage option of 128GB. The upcoming OnePlus handset is expected to come with Android Nougat out of the box, and to cost $80 more than the OnePlus 3 at $479 (RM2,081.06). We only have a little over a day left till the new OnePlus flagship makes its appearance. Let’s hope it doesn’t disappoint. What do you think?

Source:
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Latest WhatsApp update borrows Snapchat features for camera

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Not too long ago, Instagram introduced Instagram Stories, a new feature which was welcomed by many, yet criticized for seemingly copying the idea of Snapchat, another image messaging app that has been popular since its existence. Looks like the Facebook owned WhatsApp will be hopping on the bandwagon as well, adding camera features which look eeirely similar to that of Snapchat.

This might not come as a new feature for WhatsApp beta users, but as much as it looks like a Snapchat copy, the new update will come in handy for WhatsApp’s crowd of users. WhatsApp’s new camera features allow users to draw and doodle on photos and videos, plus being able to add text onto them. Users will be able to add emojis into photos and videos as well. As you can see from the image above, you might find it a little hard to differentiate it from Snapchat.

Apart from those, the new WhatsApp camera will support front facing flash to adapt better in low light conditions. Zooming while recording video has been made easier as well, just by swiping up or down for zooming in or out. As similar as the new WhatsApp camera and Instagram Stories might be to Snapchat, they still don’t have the variety of constantly updated dog filters and geo tags, for that matter.

The new update has begun rolling out to Android phones as of now, and the update for WhatsApp’s iOS counterpart will be coming soon. What do you think of this new WhatsApp feature?

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Latest Windows 10 build comes with a virtual trackpad

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Microsoft’s next Windows 10 build (build 14965) is now available for those who are in the Windows Insider program. This build brings with it improvements to various Windows 10 features such as Sticky Notes and Windows Ink. In addition to the improvements, Microsoft will also be introducing a new feature to the operating system: a virtual trackpad.

Available for tablets that run on Windows 10, the virtual trackpad feature will allow the user to toggle the trackpad from the taskbar. Once toggled, a virtual trackpad will appear, allowing the user to control the cursor on screen like the would on a trackpad. Microsoft has also made it so that the virtual trackpad can be customizable. Trackpad settings can be changed in the “Touchpad” menu found in the “Devices” option in “Settings”, allowing the user to tweak the virtual trackpad’s settings to suit their needs.

Microsoft believes that this feature will be useful for those who utilises external monitors with their tablets. In the event that they’re left without a mouse, the virtual trackpad will allow them to control the cursor on their external monitor. Built 14965 is currently available for those who are in the fast ring of the Windows Insider program. This feature will eventually be made available to everyone in a future Windows 10 update.

Source:
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Latest Windows 10 Preview introduces improvements to Windows Ink and Camera

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Windows Ink, a feature that was first introduced with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, can soon be used on your photos as the latest Windows 10 Preview build will let you draw on your photos using Ink.

Available to Windows Insider members in the Fast ring, users can now doodle and write on their photos by just selecting the Draw option while viewing a photo in the Photos app. Once selected, the Windows Ink Workspace’s toolbar will appear, allowing you to choose your writing tool.

Besides tampering with your photos, the preview build has also combined the Ink’s protractor and compass into a single tool called Stencil. This will allow you to draw arcs and circles quickly and easily. Also, Ink will now save the entire drawing process, allowing you to share the entire drawing process with your friends.

Finally, Microsoft has seen fit to improve upon the Camera app, giving it a better photo timer and capture button, a more accessible camera roll placement and zoom slider, and a more prominent front and rear camera switch icon. A full list of changes can be found on the
Windows Blog
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Latest Windows 10 update may hamper gaming performance, says Microsoft

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So, you’ve spent your life savings on a mammoth rig; everything runs butter-smooth; and
bam
, you’re hit with a crippling Windows 10 update that brings your gaming performance to a crawl.

We’ve all been through this dejecting situation; and as it turns out, you could be experiencing it again if you update your system to the latest OS update from Microsoft.

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According to Forbes, Microsoft has issued an official warning about the flaws that come packed with the KB4482887 patch. This update will reportedly hamper gaming performance on both Nvidia and AMD systems.

The report quotes Microsoft as saying, “After installing the patch, users may notice graphics and mouse performance degradation with desktop gaming when playing certain games”.

This isn’t the first time a seemingly innocent Windows 10 patch has caused sudden drops in performance, and its unlikely that this issue only affects desktops. Our personal experiences have determined that laptops are also in danger.

Microsoft are currently working on a fix for the issue, so we suggest holding out on updating your system until we get the “all clear”.

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Latest Windows Insider build introduces tab previews and a night mode

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Windows 10 has received its first Insider build (15002) for the year and it contains a rather large number of new features, alongside some features that were leaked earlier such as the
Green Screen of Death
.

Microsoft’s Edge browser will be on the receiving end of some huge new features as Microsoft has implemented a new tab preview bar that lets you look at all of your tabs without needing to leave the page you’re currently on. On top of that, Edge will now allow you to set aside tabs for later use instead of closing them and reopening them later.

Windows will also allow you to launch a new Edge window or InPrivate window directly from the Taskbar itself by right clicking or swiping up on the Edge icon found in the Taskbar. Finally, Edge will now automatically block all untrusted Flash content by default. If the user wants a certain Flash content to run, they’ll need to enable said content manually.

Besides Edge, Windows 10 will also be getting a slew of new features as well. One of the more standout features that is available in the Preview Build 15002 is the Blue Light Settings option that works similar to F.lux. Once the feature is enabled, Windows 10 will automatically reduce the amount of blue light emitted by the PC at a certain time. Microsoft has also introduced added a way for Windows users to override the DPI settings, which is ideal for those who use high-resolution monitors.

These are just part of the changes that will be coming as part of the Creators Update. For a full list of feautres, you can find them at the
Windows Blog
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Latest Xiaomi Mi 8 leak shows the sensors housed in the notch

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The next flagship phone from Xiaomi is about to be unveiled this month and just like all upcoming launches, there will be leaks and rumours on the phone. There is a slight confusion with what they are going to call the phone if we follow the numbers, the upcoming phone will be called the Mi 7, but some reports are stating that it will be called the Mi 8 in conjunction with their 8th-anniversary.

Wheather it’s going to be called the Mi 7 or Mi 8, a clear image of the internal working of the phone has been leaked with a main focus on its notch. Xiaomi has definitely taken a lot of pages from Apple’s book as it also has an IR camera that is seen in the iPhone X. The IR camera is probably used for the facial recognition feature but it also has another module which is similar to the Dot Projector which is also in the iPhone X, to get an accurate depth field of the user’s face. Other than that, it is said that the MIUI has been optimized for icons on both sides of the notch.

Specs wise it will come with a Snapdragon 845, 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. We will know more about the workings of the cameras and sensors in the notch when they release the phone on May 23.

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Launch of the new iPhone pushed to November

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Leak from KGI analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, has confirmed based on previous rumours, that the new flagship phone from Apple will be pushed back several months, which means we should expect to see the unveil of the new phone in November instead of an August/September timeframe. This would give more time to Samsung to push their recently released Galaxy S8, slightly hurting the market for Apple.

Not all is lost because the delay is caused by a significant hardware upgrade which includes a change to OLED display, major design changes, potential removal of the Home button, and upgraded cameras which to some, might be worth the wait. Kuo goes on to add that we will also see upgraded versions of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, which will arrive the same time as the new flagship but will be a sideshow to the event.

With the recent release of the Galaxy S8 and a follow-up release of the Galaxy Note 8 in August, not to mention Google Pixel 2 launch in October, Apple has very little room for error and needs to step up its game or be left behind by the competition.

Source:
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Law firm at the centre of 'Panama Papers' leak claim they were hacked

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Revelations of worldwide tax evasion scandal has been making headlines throughout the world and at the centre of it all is Mossack Fonseca, the lawfirm where the ‘Panama Papers’ were first leaked. Initially reported to be done by a whistleblower, it seems that the law firm has done its own investigation and concluded that it was not an inside job, but a hack.

In a report by Reuters, Mossack Fonseca’s founding partner Ramon Fonseca has said that the company has ruled out an inside job and claim that it is the result of a hack. “We have a theory and we are following it,” says Fonseca.

Fonseca would further add that the firm has broken no laws and claim that their operations were legal. “Fifteen years ago, due diligence didn’t exist and they are judging us by other standards,” says Fonseca. “This is a tropical storm, like the ones we have here in Panama where once it passes the sun will come out. I guarantee you that we will not be found guilty of anything.”

So far, the leaking of the Panama Papers has led to
Iceland’s Prime Minister
 being faced with calls for his resignation and
UEFA’s offices being raided by the Swiss authorities
 for being implicated in the leak.

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LawBreakers will becoming to PS4 and Xbox users should have hope

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It was previously announced that LawBreakers, a game created by the creator of Gears of War, Cliff Bleszinski, will be coming on on PC, a five-versus-five first-person shooter set in a low-gravity Sci-fi world that looks to be over the top. Now it is confirmed that the game will becoming to PS4 as well.

Bleszinski mention that if the game is going to stand up to the likes of Overwatch then a PS4 release is one of the steps to reach that goal. Lawbreakers already has a head start in being the top FPS by pricing it at $30, half the price that Overwatch was on release. He also mention that Xbox users should not give up hope, in an Reddit AMA Bleszinski mention that the game might still be headed to Xbox One or Project Scorpio

The game is set to launch on PC and PS4 later this year with the beta sign up open for new PC applicants to test out the game before it launches.

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Lazada announces 12.12 Grand Year End Sale with discounts of up to 90% and introduces revamped app features

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Lazada has announced this year’s 12.12 Grand Year End Sale and it’s got all sorts of promos and activities to make you spend big.

This year’s shopping experience will be taken offline as a host of partnered brands such as
realme
, Skechers,
Senheng
,
HealthLand
,
ViewNet
 and more will offer discounts at selected outlets in Sunway Pyramid, Pavilion, Low
Yat
, Sunway Velocity, Lot 10 and more.

To do that, you’ll need to purchase brand vouchers on Lazada, which are also on a 50% discount, head over to the brick-and-mortar
outlets, and
 present the vouchers upon payment. On top of that, if you pay with your Lazada Wallet, you get an additional 12% discount on your purchase. This will take place from December 12 until December 14 only, so be quick.

To
amp
 up
the your
 digital shopping experience, Lazada has also introduced a few new features on their app – Image Search lets you scan images, and with the help of AI, the app will suggest similar items for you. Another new feature is
LazLive
 – live streams that will happen from 12 December to 14 December where vendors can interact with customers and show off their products – useful if you need some convincing before adding something to your cart.

Fire up your Lazada app to learn more about the Grand Year End Sale.

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Lazada boasts strongest fan base over other brands in Malaysia

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We all have a couple of go to brands for types of products, over even any aspect of our lives. Brand loyalty matters a lot, but brand advocacy definitely benefits a brand in a deeper level. According to the latest statistics by analytics group YouGov, online store Lazada ranks on top in terms of brand advocacy.

The rankings were measured according “Recommend Scores” from customers of each brand. The scores were measured with questions “Would you recommend the brand to a friend or family member, or would you recommend that a friend or family member avoid the brand?” The final scores are then calculated by subtracting the negative responses from the positive ones.

Lazada is arguably one of the most popular e-commerce brands in Malaysia, if not the most popular, with a score of 76.6. The results by YouGov also shows the popularity of internet brands. WhatsApp and Facebook come in at 2nd and 8th places respectively. The two most advocated automotive brands are Toyota and Honda at 3rd and 5th places respectively. The Apple iPhone in particular makes it to the list, instead of Apple in general, coming in at fourth place. Chinese smartphone brand Huawei sits in 7th place, being the largest improver from 2016.

Ervin Ha, Head of Data of YouGov Brand Index stated that brand advocacy is the strongest ever vote of confidence possible to give to a brand. Brand advocacy entails recommendation from friends or family, which goes beyond consumers’ favor over brands. Did any of your favorite brands make the list?

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Lazada compensates you for late deliveries when you shop on LazMall

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In a race for top spot with
Shopee
 in the local e-commerce scene, Lazada introduces a new  ‘Guaranteed Delivery’ policy for their
LazMall
 offering, that compensates customers for late deliveries – this will take effect soon across Klang Valley.

Upon checkout, if the item displays two icons – a ‘24-hour’ and ‘tick’ icon – it means that your order will adhere to the new policy. The 24-hour policy gets you an RM5 compensation should the item fail to arrive within 24 hours; the tick also compensates you the same should it fail to arrive within a set timeframe.

Image credit: Lazada

The new policy is in introduced in addition to the existing 15-day easy returns and next-day delivery policies.
This is only applicable when shopping on
LazMall
 –
this is where Lazada promises 100% authentic goods. T
here’s no word yet on whether it will be brought over to the general Lazada shop.

Visit their website
here
 to learn more about the policies as well as where and when they’re applicable.

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Lazada fumbles again, leaks the price of the ZenFone 5z 8GB RAM variant

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Lazada has gone done it again, yesterday they leaked the price of the ZenFone 5z 6GB RAM variant which will retail for RM1,899 and today, we have spotted that the ZenFone 5z 8GB RAM variant has also been leaked by Lazada again, making it two for two blunder.

As a recap, the phone comes with a Snapdragon 845 processor, 6.2-inch FHD+ Super IPS+ display,6GB or 8GB of RAM and 64GB or 256GB. Other than that, it still comes with all the same AI features that were seen on the ZenFone 5 and the 5z, the cameras are also the same configuration as the other phones as well. Currently, the listing shows that the phone is out-of-stock, so you can’t buy it at the moment but Asus has mentioned that the phone will be released by the end of July 2018.

However, if you think you will not utilize all the power that the ZenFone 5z has to offer, you could always opt off the mid-range ZenFone 5 which retails for RM1,299.

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Lazada has a special section for you to build your own gaming PC

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Ever want to build a PC but don’t want to go through the hassle of searching for shops that have the parts and finally assembling it? Well, you don’t have to worry about that anymore as Lazada has a new feature that will make building a PC much easier.

The new feature allows you to pick every part and some accessories you want for your build and depending on who you purchase these products from, they will build up your PC and ship it to you. Currently, there are only two distributors that you can choose from, the first being BrightStar and the second is HLK Gaming. Based on what we saw, when going through the list, the prices are pretty decent but it’s up to you to do a further comparison. If you are unsure about the parts you have used you can easily talk to an expert through the Lazada app and they will give you suggestions and advice based on what you picked. However, if you are not familiar with computer parts, you can also pick from a list of pre-built gaming PC which has a wide range of prices.

Other than that, they will also put your build through a professional stress test and all parts are branded, genuine and comes with the full manufacturer’s warranty. They are also running a promotion on some pre-built PCs that will start from 28 April 2018 to 15 May 2018.

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Lazada leaks the price of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 which might cost up to RM5,099

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The news and leaks on the Note 9 are coming in non-stop and this information hits close to home because Lazada might have just leaked the price of the 128GB and 512GB storage variants of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The information comes from SoyaCincau BM who spotted the listing on Lazada before they promptly removed it.

The listing states that the 128GB variant will come with a price of RM4,299 while the 512GB variant will cost RM5,099 which we believe most of you expected as the pricing is roughly around the same as when they release the Note 8 phone last year. We are not surprised by this pricing as a few weeks back, we heard that the phones are expected to cost as much or even more than the iPhone X. With a few more days to the launch of the phone, we know a few things with the new Galaxy Note devices, Bluetooth S-Pen, desktop mode without the DeX Dock, bigger battery sizes, and colours.

Image Credit: SoyaCincau BM

With all these information on the phone, we wonder what else could they announce on the phone that will attract its customers to fork out that amount of cash for the phone.

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Lazada Malaysia to officially sell Redmi 1s on 27th August

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If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on Xiaomi’s most affordable Redmi 1s smartphone but can’t always get through the flash sale, Lazada Malaysia is going to sell the Redmi 1s officially on 27th August so you know where to go, however the quantity is also limited to 3000 units and sold on a first come first serve basis. Here’s probably the great news for Klang Valley customers, Lazada Malaysia has promised that successful orders will be shipped within 24 hours while for other regions, the company still promises a 48-hour lead delivery, which is possible since Lazada has its own delivery team. Excited already? Book your caleandars on 27th August as the sale will start kicking off at 3PM sharp! Check out our videos below for the Redmi 1s review and the comparison between the Moto E.

Xiaomi Redmi 1s Review

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 Moto E vs Xiaomi Redmi 1s


Lazada opens preorders for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

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So you’ve seen Apple present their “courageous” new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Now, its time to get your hands on those devices. Online shopping site
Lazada
 has opened pre-orders for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

One thing to note about Lazada’s iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus is that these are import units. As such, the iPhones available for purchase may be a tad bit more expensive when the unit itself is made available in the local market. Seeing as Apple has not mention when Malaysia will be getting the iPhone 7 locally, if you want to be the first to get the iPhone 7 in the country, Lazada seems to be your only option for now.

All versions of the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus will be available for preorder on the Lazada marketplace, with the cheapest unit being the 32GB iPhone 7 going for RM3,689. Lazada states that delivery of the device will begin on the 20th of September, so with luck, you’ll be able to receive your iPhone 7 by next week.

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Lazada partnering with Mah Sing to sell house properties online

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Malaysians love going online to shop for anything, it doesn’t matter if its clothes, furniture, pets, and many other more that you could think of. One of the things that online users are not able to purchase online is property and that’s what Lazada would take on soon, which is, selling house properties on their shopping platform and its said that they might launch it on 12.12 shopping event to boost their sales.

To make this possible, Lazada has been working with property developer, Mah Sing group Bhd to sell houses at specific locations. According to Lazada Malaysia chief executive officer Christophe Lejeune, “more details on the houses for sale would be announced today.” He also added that Lazada wants to add more brands and products into their shopping platform.

Lejeune has also mentioned that he plans to increase the number of Malaysian sellers from the current 50,000 to hundreds more. Lazada is targeting to support eight million small and medium entrepreneurs in South-East Asia from the current 400,000 by 2030. By doing so, it is creating hundreds of jobs not just within the company but the entire ecosystem comprising sellers, logistics and the supporting industries.

For their upcoming shopping 12.12 event, besides getting to purchase a house property on Lazada’s shopping platform, users would be treated with more gifts, discounts, and more selection of brands. For more information, check out
https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/mah-sing/?spm=a2o4k.home.top.dbr1.6f7a24f6cMNFOt&scm=1003.4.icms-zebra-5000097-2587031.OTHER_5702323807_3322006

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Lazada’s Mid-Year Festival on July 12 offers product discounts up to 50%

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To kick off the second half of 2019, Lazada announced new in-app features like the “GUESS IT” live-streamed gameshow and also “Chup Dulu” pre-order feature. In addition to that, the e-commerce platform has also announced its first mid-year sale event called the Lazada Mid-Year Festival.

Lazada’s Mid-Year Festival will start on July 12 alongside its Big Baby Fair that will last for five days till July 16. The festival will include deals up to 50% on its site and will only last for 24 hours. Lazada also offers to compensate double the price difference if their customers found “lower regular selling price on an identical, in-stock, non-promotional product on another online store”.

Apart from that, Lazada also has an ongoing live-streamed gameshow that has begun from the beginning on this month and will last till July 12. Every session comes with six rounds of Guesses in which those with guesses closest to the product’s price will be the selected winners. The higher number of viewers in the livestream will lead to bigger rewards, and users will get a Guess card when they share the livestream link with their friends.

In addition to that, Lazada also has its Chup Dulu preorder feature that lets users reserve exclusive deals on selected products. Users will only need to pay an amount of non-refundable deposit to reserve before July 11 and the rest of the payment can be paid on July 12 for the product to be shipped.

Foodies and travelers will also be glad to discover that they can get a 5-inch Whopper at RM5 if they scan the Lazada QR code in participating Burger King outlets, and they can also get 15% off on Malaysia Airlines flight tickets.

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Le 2 handset series omits 3.5mm headphone jack

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Chinese LeEco has announced three smartphones in it’s Le 2 lineup, dumping the 3.5mm headphone jack in a ditch. The Chinese OEM, formerly known as LeTV, brings the revolutionary Le 2, Le 2Pro and Le Max2. All three handsets feature metal bodies, with a resemblance to the design of HTC’s phones.

First off, the Le 2 sports a 5.5-inch 1080p display, with a MediaTek Helio X20 processor and 3GB of RAM as horsepower, alongside 32GB of internal storage. It features a 16MP and 8MP camera pair and comes packed with a 3,000mAh battery.

Next up, the Le 2Pro features a bump in the spec sheet. While it has the same display like on the Le 2, the Le 2Pro features a more beastly SoC underneath the hood – a MediaTek Helio X25 chip, being the first smartphone ever to be powered by the processor. Running alongside the processor is 4GB of RAM. It also features 32GB of internal storage, and the same 3,000mAh capacity for battery. The Le 2Pro maintains the same selfie shooter from the Le 2, but receives an upgrade to a 21MP camera with a Sony IMX230 sensor from the 16MP shooter of the Le 2.

Turning up the heat is the Le Max2, which features a 5.7-inch display in QHD resolution. The handset sports the flagship Snapdragon 820 processor alongside either 4GB or 6GB of RAM with 32GB or 64GB of storage sizes respectively. On the camera side of things, we’re looking at the same camera setup from the Le 2Pro, with OIS being added onto the rear facing camera. The Le Max2 is powered by a slightly larger 3,100mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0 and turns out to be the first smartphone to pack SenseID ultrasonic fingerprint sensor by Qualcomm, which has been anticipated for a while this year.

As mentioned earlier, the lack of the 3.5mm headphone jack is made up with USB Type-C ports on all three devices. Coupled with that fact, LeEco has also announced two pairs of headphones with USB Type-C cables and feature Continuous Digital Loseless Audio. One pair of the headphones is in-ear and the other being over-ear.

While the Le 2 series may sound like a Pokemon evolution, they all come at pretty affordable and reasonable price tags. The Le 2 is priced at 1,099 CNY (RM655.55) and the Le 2Pro comes at 1,499 CNY (RM894.15). The more premium Le Max2 is priced at 2,099 CNY (RM1,252.05) for the 4GB model and 2,499 CNY (RM1,490.65). Looks like LeEco has beaten Apple to remove the headphone jack in their devices. What do you think?

Source:
GSM Arena

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LEAGOO C1 is a RM99 feature phone that you would love to buy as a second device

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Feature phones are such a beauty when you consider how simple they are in contrast to smartphones we have today, and while the world is looking forward to the latest
iPhone
6s
, LEAGOO seems to think that feature phones still matter in the masses and has announced the LEAGOO C1, a feature phone that merely cost RM99 with a collection of beautiful color options.

LEAGOO is a Chinese smartphone brand that has recently begun to strengthen its presence locally, the C1 feature phone has a 2.4-inch QVGA display, a spacious numpad with a premium hairline finishing, a 1.3-megapixel camera, Micro SD expansion, a 1000mAh battery and supports Dual SIM. Being an entry-level feature phone, such hardware inclusions are considered impressive and you will certainly want to purchase one as a secondary phone.

The LEAGOO C1 is expected to go on sale next week and will be available in four colors – Dark Blue, Silver White, Champagne Gold and Classic Red, do visit LEAGOO’s authorised resellers to check out their other phone offerings as well because as far as we know, this company does produce some pretty decent handsets, and we have already gotten one of their most recent smartphones – the
Elite
4
 – for review.

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LEAGOO debuts the Shark 1 smartphone in Malaysia

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LEAGOO has decided to reveal its latest flagship device today, and this time, the company is priotitizing the longevity of the smartphone. Collaborating with local heartthrob and new LEAGOO Ambassador Zul Ariffin, the company has revealed the Shark 1.

As mentioned, LEAGOO has decided to focus on the lifespan of the smartphone when it comes to the Shark 1. As such, it features a 6,300mAh Li-Po battery that is capable of lasting up to 45 days on standby with a single charge. Under normal and heavy usage, the Shark 1 is expected to last up to 3.5 days and two days respectively.

If that isn’t enough, LEAGOO has also implemented fast charge technology into the Shark 1. Thanks to the smartphone’s Pump Express Flash Charge 9V/3A technology, the phone is able to gain a full day’s worth of usage with just 30 minutes of charging time. Furthermore, thanks to the Shark 1’s large battery capacity, the smartphone can also act as a powerbank, allowing you to charge up to two other devices at once thanks to its Reverse Charging functionality.

Even though the Shark 1 comes with a large battery capacity, LEAGOO did not compromise on the phone’s design nor performance. The Shark 1 sports a dynamic metal Unibody design that has a thickness of 8.5 mm and curved edges from the side to the corner of the device, giving it the much vaunted premium aesthetic that all smartphones aim for. For performance, the Shark 1 is powered by a MediaTek 64-bit Octa Core processor, 3GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage which is expendable to up to 128GB via microSD card.

Other features of the Shark 1 include LEAGOO’s Fingerprint Sensor 3.0 which offers an improved fingerprint precision and better response time from as fast as 0.39s. Aside from unlocking the phone, said fingerprint scanner can also be used for photo-taking and launching apps. Speaking of the camera, the Shark 1 sports a Sony 13MP BSI-2 stacked rear camera with an LED flash and an f/2.0 lens. As for the front, the Shark 1 comes with a 5MP camera with front LED flash.

The LEAGOO Shark 1 is now available and retails for RM 999.

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LEAGOO launches flagship store in Lowyat Plaza

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LEAGOO has officially made their mark in Kuala Lumpur today as the company has launched its first ever flagship store at Plaza Lowyat.

This new flagship store will function as a pillar for sales and services of various products that LEAGOO has to offer. The outlet will further function as a collection point and after-sales service.

The opening of the flagship store will now be the base foundation of LEAGOO’s development and future growth, as well as their long term goals of being at the top of the smartphone chain. The company further reveals that their headquarters, which is located in Shah Alam, is expected to open in February 2016.

Alongside the launching of the store, LEAGOO has also taken the opportunity to reveal two new entries in the company’s smartphone catalogue, both of which sits comfortably in the budget smartphone category.

First off is the Alfa 6. Priced at RM 319, the Alfa 6 comes with a 1.3GHz Quad Core Mediatek processor and 1GB of RAM. It has a 4.5” IPS display and has 8GB of on-board storage. The Alfa 6 sports a 5MP Rear Camera and supports Dual SIM.

The other smartphone is the Alfa 8. Retailing for RM 269, the Alfa 8 is powered by a 1.3GHz Quad Core Mediatek processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. The phone features a 4.0” IPS display and has a 5MP Rear camera.

According to LEAGOO, the company will be announcing one other phone besides the Alfa 6 and Alfa 8 sometime between December 2015 and January 2016.

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Leagoo Malaysia launches the T1 smartphone that can support multiple sign-in for social media apps

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As Leagoo continues to gain momentum in selling its entry-level smartphones, the company isn’t sitting on its laurels and has unveiled the new Leagoo T1 smartphone today, the T1 sports a metal unibody design that measures 7.5mm thin and a 2.5D curved glass display, it also has a rather impressive rear mounted fingerprint scanner that unlocks the phone as fast as 0.19 seconds.

The Leagoo T1 is the first Leagoo smartphone to come preloaded with the company’s Leagoo OS 2.0 software based on Android 6.0, it is powered by a 64-bit Quad Core 1.3GHz processor paired to 2GB of RAM and comes with 16GB of built-in memory, users can also expand the phone’s memory up to 128GB via a MicroSD card. Furthermore, you’ll find a 5-inch HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, a Samsung 4H5 13-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel front camera with flash and a 2400mAh battery. Lastly, the phone accepts two SIM cards and supports 4G LTE connectivity.

One of the interesting software features highlighted in the phone is Leagoo’s Parallel Space, which allows you to sign in to multiple accounts of a social media service in a single device, apps that are being supported includes WeChat, WhatsApp and Facebook, assuming this is a feature of Leagoo’s OS 2.0 software it should also be available to the company’s current phone models if it decides to issue an OTA update.

The Leagoo T1 is available in three colour options – Champagne Gold, Rose Gold and Titanium Grey, it retails at an affordable RM549 price tag and becomes a serious contender to other Chinese players in the same price range if you consider its features and design. On top of that, Leagoo Malaysia is giving away freebies worth RM70 when customers purchase the phone,  that includes a TPU case, a tempered glass screen protector and a flip case. Head on over to
 Leagoo Malaysia’s website
 for more details.

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League of Ancients, a blockchain 5v5 MOBA game partners with Anantarupa Studios

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If you have been dabbling with NFT (non-fungible token) and MOBA games, League of Ancients is such a game that offers both and the owners have announced their partnership with Anantarupa Studios, a Jakarta based gaming studio that’s best know for developing Indonesia’s first-ever esports MOBA, to co-develop the game.

Through the partnership, League of Ancients will leverage Anantarupa Studios’ game development expertise while retaining control of the creative direction and Web3 development of the game. Together, the aim is to launch a full-fledged, esports-ready MOBA on iOS and Android by Q4 2022.

“Utilising Anantarupa’s existing game engine, we have saved up to 3 years of development time and can focus on perfecting the crypto aspect as well as esports integration. Nothing like this has ever been done before in the crypto space, and we expect this collaboration to gear us up towards an exceptional game launch,” stated Dwayne Ong, Project Lead of League of Ancients.

Inspired by Dota 2 and League of Legends, League of Ancients aims to create the first-ever esports-oriented, free-to-play and play-to-earn MOBA game in the Binance Smart Chain. By targeting the MOBA community, League of Ancients is tapping into an audience of
250 million
 worldwide, offering them the opportunity to play to earn while enjoying the game they love.

League of Ancients will also be holding its final public NFT skin presale with dates to be confirmed soon via its social media channels.

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This will be the last opportunity for interested parties to directly purchase the limited NFT skins. An astounding 95% of the NFTs were sold during its initial presale rounds in December 2021, with the rarest tier selling out in just 5 seconds! This amounted to over 150,000 NFT skins sold – an impressive feat, considering that this took place approximately one year before the tentative launch of the game.

While players will be provided with a generous selection of heroes to play for free, owning these NFT skins will unlock play-to-earn capabilities, further rewarding the time and effort of players. In line with blockchain technology, these NFT skins will be owned by the player, and can be traded and sold as they please.

Those who miss out during the presale will still be able to purchase skins from other players who list them on League of Ancients’ NFT Marketplace, set to launch around the end of Q1 2022.

The Marketplace will offer NFT skins at prices that are subject to supply and demand, potentially resulting in an exponential spike once the skins are sold out after the presale.

For the latest news on the game, follow League of Ancients on all their social media channels:

Discord:
discord.gg/loa

Telegram Announcement:

t.me/leagueofancientsannouncement

Facebook:

facebook.com/leagueofancientsofficial

Twitter:

twitter.com/LOAOfficialMOBA

Instagram:
instagram.com/leagueofancientsofficial/

YouTube:
youtube.com/c/LeagueofAncientsOfficial

Website:

leagueofancients.com/

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League Of Legends World Championship Won by Team Razer's SK Telecom T1

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Razer, leader gaming peripherals and software manufacture, and Telecom T1 (SKT), one of the world’s most respected League of Legends teams, took pride in the first-place finish at the League of Legends: 2015 World Championship. With a glorious winning streak of its first 14 games, they finished it off with a 15-1 in the ultimate tournament which is now in its fifth season.

Throughout October this year, the games for Season 5 was happening across Europe. The Razer-sponsored organisation started 6-0 in Group C against Edward Gaming, H2k-Gaming and Bangkok Titans in Paris, progressing to the Knockout Stage going against both ahq in London and Origen, Brussels. All of that lead to the finals with KOO Tigers at the packed Mercedes-Benz Arena in berlin. They took the best-five-series 3-1.

Razer’s world-renowned gaming peripherals were donned by SKT players taking over the competition which includes Razer DeathAdder mouse, Razer BlackWidow mechanical keyboard, Razer Carcharias headset and Razer Goliathus mouse mat.

Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO said, “SKT’s performance has been mind-blowing.” “This has been the most dominant eSports run we’ve seen, and it came on the biggest stage possible. We’re honored to work with SKT and proud that they choose to use Razer products.”

Revered 19-year-old Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok, widely considered to be the greatest League of Legends player of all time, plays for SKT. “The Michael Jordan of eSports” was the term by the RIOT Vice President of eSports Dustin Beck. Faker is in the eyes of thousands of adoring fans globally. Faker was also recently featured on the national news in Korea proving the extent of his fame.

League of Legends community knows SKT as a force in the community for quite a while. They once won $1,000,000 at the Season 3 World Championship which was audienced by 32 million individuals around the world. The Season 5 figures should have surpassed that.

Team Razer sponsors 27 professional eSports teams and 260 players in 31 countries globally, SKT being one of them. Last year alone, more than $4 million prize money has been earned with about 280 podium finishes. Two of five League of Legends World Championships has Razer-sponsored teams on their throne.

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Leak images of the OnePlus 6 shows it might come with a iPhone X-like notch

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OnePlus has confirmed that they are releasing the OnePlus 6 by the end of Q2 2018 back at CES 2018. With the release date coming soon, leaks and rumours have started to surface all over the Internet but there is a leak from Chinese technology blog ITHome on Tuesday which posted up pictures of how the OnePlus 6 might look like.

From the pictures, we can see that the phone will have a glass back which could be a sign of wireless charging. Other than that, it comes with a verticle camera setup and a fingerprint sensor on the back. On the front, it has a bezeless display except for the notch at the top of the phone. We assume the notch will house the front camera and ear piece but other rumors indicate there might be a face unlock sensor as well. The report also indicates that the phone will come with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage alongside the latest Snapdragon 845 processor.

All these reports are just rumours for now and we will not know the exact details of the phone until the company announces it. OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, has mentioned that the mid-year upgrade for the OnePlus 6 is not confirmed which could indicate that the company is changing their plans on how they release their phones.

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realme Book: Leak reveals realme’s first laptop

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The next big thing from realme will be the realme Book. This laptop has been teased by both India and Europe’s realme CEOs, and we think it’s just a matter of time before the laptop is introduced in Malaysia.

Wait…is this not a MacBook?

Image credit: Android Authority

From pictures that are revealed by
Android Authority
, it’s obvious that the laptop’s design is heavily inspired by Apple’s MacBooks. The laptop comes with an aluminium body and narrow bezels, in addition to a pair of stereo speakers underneath.

Newer laptops are going with 3:2 screens, and so is the realme Book

Interestingly, the realme Book will sport a 3:2 aspect ratio screen — we’re expecting this to be one of the highlights of the laptop. It will most likely run on Windows 10 and come with USB-C charging support, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

realme Pad to launch soon; is it an iPad Pro lookalike?

Image credit: Android Authority

On a side note, realme will also be releasing its own tablet called the realme Pad; the only leak image that is found suggests the tablet to come with a squared-off design, resembling the iPad Pro.

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Leak of the Huawei Enjoy 9 Plus shows it comes with a Kirin 710 processor and 6GB of RAM

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With the Kirin 710 processor now in full motion, Huawei is actively showing the performance of the processor in their new phones. The next phone that will come with this chip is the Huawei Enjoy 9 Plus which has been leaked by Evan Blass.

In his tweet, the showed off the renders of the phone as well as the specs that it will come with. The phone is said to come with a 6.5-inch LCD display with resolutions of 1080 x 2340, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and of course, the Kirin 710 chip. The rear houses a 13MP+2MP sensor and the front is also a dual-camera setup with a 16MP+2MP configuration. Both cameras is supported with AI processing which will give you better images. Powering the device is a 4000mAh battery alongside EMUI 8.2 and Android 8.1.

Huawei Enjoy 9 Plus: 6.5" TFT LCD @ 1080 x 2340, Kirin 710 octa, 6GB/128GB, 13MP+2MP/16MP+2MP, 4000mAh, EMUI 8.2.
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— Evan Blass (@evleaks)
September 30, 2018

It does not look like this phone will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor as the renders show a rear fingerprint sensor. There is no information on when Huawei will announce this phone or the colours it will come in, but the rendered image shows us a pink-blue gradient colour which takes a lot of hints from the Twilight colour on the P20 phones.

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Leak photo surfaces on the foldable dual-screen ZTE Axon Multy

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There was a rumour earlier this month which mentioned that ZTE will be announcing a foldable smartphone with dual screens called the ZTE Axon Multy. However, the guys over at Android Authority has revealed what looks to be a leaked photo showing the phone.

The phone features a pair of full HD display and when the phone is unfolded, the screen joins together to form a 6.8-inch display with a resolution of 1920x 2160 with an aspect ratio of 1:1. It is also expected to deliver the best multitasking experience as it will be possible to run two separate apps on both the screens. ZTE did not come up short on the specs as it will have a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Powering the device is a 3,120mAh battery and will have a 20MP camera with an audio jack.

The rumours indicate that the phone will be unveiled on 17 October in New York which ZTE has confirmed that they will be having an event during the mentioned date. The phone will cost around $650 but it is not confirmed if it will be exclusive to the US only.

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Leak shows the Google Pixel 3 XL Clearly White model

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Anticipation for the new Google Pixel phones are high and a while back, we know that the new Pixel phones will come with a notch, possibly to follow the trend of recent phones as well as the latest Snapdragon 845 processor. Recently, images were leaked showing one of the colours of the phone as well as its front.

In the pictures, it shows that the phones will come with 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage as well as the Snapdragon 845 processor. It also comes with a glass back to support wireless charging that pairs with the upcoming Pixel Stand.

The leaked images were posted on XDA forums and show the first colour called Clearly White which comes in 64GB storage variant. Given that the model showed is still an Engineering Unit, it has been confirmed that the device has been confirmed for an October release which could indicate that this could be the final product.

Here's a closer shot of the Google Pixel 3 XL's notch area showing the cameras and sensor area, courtesy of XDA Junior Member
https://t.co/ynWZtzYYrh
 who shared the Clearly White pictures earlier today on XDA:
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@xdadevelopers

#GooglePixel3

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— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman)
July 29, 2018

Although this is an Engineering Unit, this could very well be the final product we will see when they launch the phone, or it could be a totally different design, we will have to wait and see.

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Leaked benchmarks for Intel and AMD’s processor is looking promising for gamers

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We have more information on the new processor that Intel and AMD are working together to release. The new Core H CPU will be using Intel processors with will be integrated with AMD GPUs and are targeted at gamers on the move.

Nothing is confirmed at this point but benchmarks show a quad-core Kaby Lake G processors that come as the Core i7-8705G and i7-8809G, both also have the same base clock of 3.1GHz and boost to 4.1GHz. On the AMD section of the processor, it comes with Radeon graphics with 24 compute units and 1,536 stream processors, 4GB  of HBM2 memory and the GPU is clocked at 1000MHz for the lower end variant and 1190MHz for the high-end variant. This will offer 3.3TFlops of computing power which is half of the Xbox One X’s power and close to the PlayStation 4 Pro’s power. In the benchmark for Ashes of Singularity, the lower-end model managed 53 FPS at low graphics and 33 FPS at high graphics.

The details of these chips and benchmarks are still not conclusive as they are still prototype chips and they might vary when the final product comes out. However, based on these results, it looks like both the processors are looking to be chips that will pump out some really decent power once they officially release

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Leaked Galaxy S7 hands-on picture

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We have seen countless renders of the Samsung Galaxy S7, which is set to be launched at the end of this month. However, Vietnamese tech site ReviewDao has appeared to upload what may seem like Samsung’s upcoming flagship in the flesh.

Based on the alleged image, it can be seen that the Galaxy S7’s camera isn’t as protruding as compared to last year’s S6. The camera, which is tipped to be 12MP and better than the S6’s, appears to be slightly more rounded, and it somewhat blends in together with the rear body of the S7.

Another thing we noticed from the picture is the slight difference in the design of the S7’s glass back. The S7 features a curved glass back, almost seamlessly connected to the device’s metal frame. The S6 on the other hand, featured a flat glass back.

Apart from that, the alleged device in the picture also matches rumors of an all-black Galaxy S7. However, ReviewDao has stated that this device is a prototype, hence the final version might slightly differ. The website claims that the aluminium frame will be replaced by a magnesium alloy frame and that the S7 will juice its battery from 0-80% in a mere 30 minutes.

What do you think about the leak? Comment below as we await the unveiling of this device alongside the S7 Edge on February 21!

Source:
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Leaked image of the Razer Phone 2 surfaces on Twitter

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Razer started the gaming smartphone craze and soon after, companies like Xiaomi, Honor, and Asus jumped on the gaming smartphone bandwagon. Phones from these companies have somewhat overshadowed the Razer Phone and Razer themselves were quiet about how the plan to take the top spot once again. The only news we had what that they will be releasing the Razer Phone 2 by the end of 2018, but that is not going to stop the leaks from coming in.

Most of you know the Evan Blass, the famous smartphone leaker and he recently posted a picture of how the Razer Phone 2 will look like. On the front, it shares all the looks and features of the first Razer Phone with its massive speaker grills on the top and bottom as well as the sensor and front speaker location. The difference comes at the back, where the dual camera setup has now been moved to the centre-top of the phone, above the Razer logo. The button location is also at the same place and there looks like there is still no 3.5mm headphone jack.

Enough politics for today.
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— Evan Blass (@evleaks)
September 28, 2018

We will probably see more leaks and reports of the other aspects of the phone, but it is still expected to come with the same 120hz display that was in the previous phone.

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Leaked images of Google Pixel and Pixel XL give out a very HTC vibe

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With Google announcing an October 4th event a couple of hours earlier today, newly leaked images of the company’s upcoming Pixel phones have appeared, and they’re ever more convincing than before. Both the Pixel and Pixel XL are confirmed to be unveiled at Google’s event next month, and these leaked images might be the biggest hints you’ll ever get of both handsets.

First off, we can see that both Pixel phones feature an aluminium body, with visible antenna bands at bottom of the rear panel. Do note that the phones are probably in silver instead of white, probably due to the hard light source based from the image. Due to the reflection of light, the top of the rear panel sports a different finish, which is likely to be of glass material, and this matches with previously leaked renders of both handsets. The fingerprint sensor remains at the rear panel as well, with Google opting for rear fingerprint sensors from the start since the Nexus 6.

Moving on to the front panels of both devices, the overall look reminds us very much of HTC handsets, especially the HTC One A9. Having said that, HTC is the company that has been rumored to be working with Google this time round, so its no surprise that we’re looking at a couple of HTC’s design cues here. While the bezels on the sides of the display appear to be slim, the bezel above the display and chin does happen to be rather large for some reason. Based on the images, the Pixel and Pixel XL are very likely to sport on screen buttons instead of capacitive ones, hence the big bottom chin seems rather unreasonable. Google’s new boot animation is seen on the Pixel’s screen on the right, while the bigger Pixel XL has an Android lock screen on display.

Previously rumored specs include a full HD 5.2-inch display for the Pixel and a Snapdragon 820 processor. The Pixel XL on the other hand, is rumored to sport a smaller screen than its predecessor (Nexus 6P) at 5.5-inches with QHD resolution. Underneath the hood, the phone is said to be powered by either an updated version of the Snapdragon 820 or a Snapdragon 821. Both handsets are tipped to feature the same camera pair of 12MP and 8MP rear and front cameras respectively.

Google’s October 4th event is just two weeks away, and the Pixel phones will be unveiled alongside Google’s Daydream VR headset, and possibly a new Chromecast with 4K support. What do you think of these leaked images?

Source:
Android Police

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Leaked images of the Nokia 9 shows its five rear cameras

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Nokia is developing a new phone that will incorporate five camera sensors on the back of the phone. The rumours and leaks have mentioned that they are opting for a rotational system that will rotate the sensors depending on the need. However, an image of the phone leaked in China and tells us more about the phone.

The leaker has said that the phone is the Nokia 9, but in previous reports, it mentioned that the phone will be called the Nokia 10. In the picture, we can see that the back houses two extra circles, one for the flash and the other is an IR focus module. It also looks like Nokia is working with Zeiss on developing these camera sensors, which comes as no surprise. So far, the highest any phone has gone with camera sensors on the back is three, and it started with the Huawei P20 Pro. It has proven to be rather effective in producing great shots but this new phone might just beat that.

The phone is expected to launch in 2018 so we might not see this phone with the latest Qualcomm processor. Whether it will be called the Nokia 9 or Nokia 10 is still unknown, and the information and images should be taken with a gain of salt.

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Leaked images of the Sony Xperia XZ3 surfaces, comes with a dual-camera setup

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Live images of the Sony Xperia XZ3 has surfaced on the Internet, but may disappoint and excite some of you. The company is getting ready to release their next flagship phone but have been keeping it under wraps.

In the leaked images, we see that the front of the phone has not been changed. This means the obvious bezels are still present but it will support the 18:9 aspect ratio. Again, similar to the XZ2, the XZ3 will come with a single front-facing camera, sensors and earpiece as its predecessor.

On the back is where we will see a very obvious change, there is a dual-camera setup and below that is the oddly positioned fingerprint sensor. There is no information on the specs, but seeing as this is their next flagship phone, it should come with a Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB of RAM and either a 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. As for the cameras, the back will house 19MP+12MP sensors and the front retains the 19MP camera as seen on the XZ2 Premium.

There is no information on the release date as well, but they are quite consistent with releasing a new flagship phone every six months, we should see this phone somewhere in August.

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Leaked images reveal prototypes of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+

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We’re all excited to see the new Samsung Galaxy S10 devices and with the recent leak by
AllAboutSamsung
, we received a rather clear view of the S10 and the S10+.

The first thing that is noticeable about the two devices is the difference in their sizes. The S10 comes with a 6.1-inch display whereas the S10+ comes with a bigger display of 6.4-inch. The S10+ also sports an extra front camera which causes its notch to resemble a pill instead of the circular punch hole design that is spotted on the S10.

Image credit: AllAboutSamsung

At the bottom of the devices, Samsung has decided to retain the headphone jack, the USB-C port and also the speaker grill. From the looks of it, both phones will also come with thicker chins compared to the side bezels.

While the S10 and S10+ come with different front camera setups, the back of both phones show a similar triple rear camera setup. Honestly, I think the design of the triple rear camera is rather outdated and doesn’t really match the overall design of both phones.

Image credit: AllAboutSamsung

That aside, you might already notice the missing fingerprint scanner, but it’s only because the devices are expected to come with in-display fingerprint scanners. The company is said to be using Qualcomm’s latest ultrasonic fingerprint scanner which can offer quicker and more accurate scanning.

Other rumours pointed out that the S10+ will have a 4100mAh battery and that all the S10 devices will get faster charging. We are also expecting the prices of the devices to be slightly higher, especially the Galaxy S10 Beyond X that comes with 5G connectivity.

The Galaxy S10 series will be launched on 20 February and I’m pretty sure there will be more leaks ahead of its launch.

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Leaked images shows that OnePlus 5T will be released on 16 November

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The successor to the Oneplus 5, finally has a launch date which was leaked in a poster showing off the phone and a live event launching the phone which is set for a 16 November launch. The poster also shows that it is an Amazon Exclusive item.

It is also revealed that it will go on sale after the launch but it is suspected that it will only be exclusive to regions that Amazon is operating in. The image of the phone shows the back and front of the phone, with the back spotting the same design as the 5 with the addition of a fingerprint sensor but the front shows off a near bezeless display which was expected based on the previous leaks. Almost all of the specs will be the same as the previous phone expect the screen which will be an 18:9 ratio display.

OnePlus as not actually confirmed the existence of the phone nor have they officially announced the date of release so it is still unsure if this leak is fake as Even Blast previously mentioned that it will be available after 20 November.

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Leaked images shows the front of the Honor Note 10

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There has been a lack in phones that have huge screen sizes, what people used to once called phablets have been a term that has long been unused, mainly because companies are trying to make phones the same size but increase the screen that is put on the body of the phone. Honor, on the other hand, wants to bring back the glory days of the phablet with the Honor Note 10.

Techtastic has recently shared images of the new phone and its size comparative to the Nintendo Switch’s display which comes in at 6.2-inches. The Note 10 has a whopping 6.9-inch display and based on impressions from the images, the screen quality looks really good. When it comes to dimensions, the phone and console have similar sizes except the fact that the Note 10 has very narrow bezels compared to the Nintendo Switch and is obviously more thinner. The specs are not bad as well, the listing on GeekBench states that the phone will come with the Kirin 970 processor, 6GB of RAM and Android  8.1.

When Honor releases this phone, it might be a good idea to market this as a phone that you can game on thanks to its big screen which will definitely help in immersing the player into the game. We are just glad that the age of phablets is still not dead

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Leaked images suggest that iPad mini 5 might be arriving in 2019

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The last iPad mini that was released by Apple is the iPad mini 4 that was announced back in 2015. Since then, there has been no significant news about the next iPad mini until recently when pictures of a leaked case that is said to be made for the iPad mini 5 surfaced on the Internet.

With the case leak, many are expecting the iPad mini 5 to be true and to arrive in early 2019. In addition, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also had the prediction in which he expected the phone to come at late 2018 or early 2019. Seeing as 2018 is about to end, it is only reasonable to believe that if the iPad mini 5 is to be launched, it will be in 2019.

The device is also expected be under mass production before this year ends, which means that Apple could already be producing the device to prepare for its launch next year, but the company has yet to announce anything, so let’s not get our hopes up. Kuo also predicted that the iPad mini 5 might come with a cheaper and lower-resolution display panel, unlike the iPad Pro’s Liquid Retina display.

#Apple
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— /LEAKS (@Slashleaks)
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Based on the pictures of the leaked case, it seems like the iPad mini 5 will still have a headphone jack, which also caused assumptions that the device will probably retain its Lightning port. The case also show four cutouts, two at the bottom and two on top, which indicates that the device might be coming with 4 speakers like the iPad Pro. That aside, the cutout for the camera is slightly elongated, and rumour has it that the iPad mini 5 might come with a LED flash hence the design.

The iPad mini 4 comes in 128GB storage and since it’s from 2015, it still has the Touch ID, thick bezels and a headphone jack. Hopefully, the iPad mini 5 will get a more significant upgrade and can escape from the older design and maybe get the Face ID and thinner bezels for bigger display. There should also be more storage options, but 128GB would be the one to go for for normal users, so even if Apple opts out of offering more options, we’re not complaining.

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Leaked information on Fitbit’s new smartwatch and wireless headphones

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Recent leaks have surfaced on two new products from Fitbit and it comes in the form of a smartwatch and wireless headphones. Codenamed ‘Project Higgs,” this is Fitbit’s proper attempt at a smartwatch, unlike last year’s Blaze which was just a fitness tracker that looked like a watch. The smartwatch’s design also looks more refine compared to the Blaze with a traditional square face, metal unibody case, opposing to the octagonal design of the Blaze.

The new smartwatch will feature built-in GPS, heart-rate monitoring and a display with 1,000 nits of brightness, it also can make wireless payments, play music from Pandora and have around four days of battery. On the software side, it is a bit of a let down as Fitbit has decided to stick to their own software instead of joining the Android Wear line and because of that, we should not expect to see an app store anytime soon but the device will come with a few pre-installed apps.

Fitbit is also trying its hand at the headphone market with the release of Codename “Parkside” which will hang around your neck and have a metallic finish. So far there is no information on the wireless headphones but seeing as Fitbit is a fitness company, it will be interesting to know what is the selling point of these wireless headphones.

The smartwatch was scheduled to release this spring but due to production delays, we will only see it later this year in fall. Higgs will have a retail price of $300 (RM1298.25) and Parkside will be $150 (RM649.13) releasing the same time as Higgs. As usual, all of these are still rumours but stay tuned as we will keep an eye on these two products.

Source:
Engadget

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Leaked Nokia 2 price listed at RM420

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The Nokia brand is definitely more than just back in action. With the help of HMD Global, Nokia has been revived with a bunch of impressive and affordable Android smartphones, the first ones with the Nokia branding. The company has just launched the Nokia 7 last week, and has two more in the pipeline.

The Nokia 9 is tipped to be yet another flagship of the company, with a possible Snapdragon 835 processor and recent leaks suggesting a dual rear camera setup like the Nokia 7 and 8. The Nokia 2 on the other hand, will be an entry level device, and its price was allegedly leaked on American retailer B&H Photo Video.

The accidental listing of the Nokia 2, which has since been removed, showed the Nokia 2 with a super affordable $99 (RM 419.51) price tag. Given Nokia’s recently launched handsets with budget price points, this shouldn’t come as a surprise, and will prove to be a great contender in the entry level market.

The Nokia 2 is rumored to feature a measly 1GB of RAM, but will pack a large 4,000mAh battery. It is also expected to be leaning towards the compact side with a 4.7-inch display on the front.

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Leaked Pixel XL case side-by-side with the OnePlus One

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We’re nearing Google’s October 4th event as the days fly by, as more leaks regarding the Pixel and Pixel XL handsets come pouring in generous amounts, an image of a case has surfaced online, said to be for the Pixel XL. And not only that, the case is being compared to first “Flagship Killer”, the OnePlus One.

According to Android Headlines, the leak source has just decided to conveniently compare the alleged Pixel XL cased to a OnePlus One, seen with a case on as well, in the image above. While the leaked image may seem meaningless just by looking at it, the image actually tells us a lot about the size of the Pixel XL itself. The rumors regarding the display size of the Pixel XL are either 5.5-inches or 5.7-inches. 5.7-inches might seem more sensible, given the fact that the Nexus 6P sports a display of that size. On the other hand, some have speculated that Google, with HTC has decided to downsize the screen for the next refresh.

If the leaked image happens to be legitimate for any reason at all, then it will be supporting the rumor that the Pixel XL will be featuring a 5.5-inch display. The rest of the specs include either an updated version of the Snapdragon 820 or 821 chipset with 4GB of RAM. The camera is said to remain at 12MP with a couple of improvements from last year’s Nexus 6P. Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

Source:
Android Headlines

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Leaked presentation slide of Huawei P10 shows all variants and prices

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We only have three weeks remaining till MWC 2017 kicks off at Barcelona. Chinese manufacturer Huawei has set an event on the 27th of this month, and it is likely that we will be looking at a Huawei P10 unveiling at the event. A presentation slide has seemed to be leaked about the upcoming flagship device, with a list of its variants and their respective prices.

Thanks to the folks at Phone Arena, we now have what might be the official models and prices of the Huawei P10. Based on the presentation slide, there will be a Huawei P10 model and a P10 plus model, both with their respective memory and storage configurations. The Huawei P10 will have 4GB RAM/32GB, 4GB RAM/64GB and 6GB RAM/128GB storage variants. The Huawei P10 Plus on the other hand will have two variants – 4GB RAM/64GB and 6GB RAM/128GB storage. Below is a breakdown of their prices:

4GB/32GB: ¥3,488 (RM2,247.83)

4GB/64GB: ¥4,088 (RM2,634.50)

6GB/128GB: ¥4,688 (RM3,021.17)

4GB/64GB: ¥4,988 (RM3,214.51)

6GB/128GB: ¥5,688 (RM3,665.62)

When the Huawei P10 arrives to Malaysian shores, it will roughly feature the same price points, if not more expensive than the aforemetioned prices of the variants, that is if the presentation slide above is true. As far as specs go, the difference between the P10 and the P10 Plus is that the P10 is rumored to sport a flat screen while the P10 Plus will be rocking a curved edge display. Internally, both devices will be powered by Huawei’s Kirin 965 processor, and both will feature dual Leica rear cameras. What do you think of the Huawei P10/P10 Plus so far?

Source:
Phone Arena

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Leaked renders reveal the Samsung Galaxy A21 with a quad-camera setup and an Infinity-O display

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Samsung launched too many phones last year especially when it comes to its Galaxy A series, but the company doesn’t plan to put a halt to that strategy anytime soon. Following the launch of the Galaxy S20 series, Samsung is rumoured to be releasing a few more devices in the near future — this includes the recently leaked Galaxy A21.

Based on leaked renders, the Galaxy A21 will feature Samsung’s Infinity-O display — unlike the A20 that has a dewdrop notch. However, the new phone is seen with a similar or even slightly thicker chin compared to its predecessor. Though it hasn’t been confirmed, it’s most likely that the Galaxy A21 will also come with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED panel.

Samsung also made sure to upgrade the cameras on the Galaxy A21. The phone has leaped from two lenses to four lenses — we’re assuming a wide lens, an ultra-wide lens, a telephoto lens and a depth/macro sensor.

Android Headlines
 also made some speculations regarding the upcoming phone, suggesting that it will be powered the Exynos 7904 chipset and sports 4GB RAM paired with 64GB storage. However, the battery size should remain the same at 4,000mAh battery.

If we look on the bright side, Samsung’s decision to release so many phones in a year will only leave us with more options when it comes to purchasing. However, this also confuses many because many of the phones share similar specs and are in the same price range.

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Leaked roadmap of Samsung Marshmallow updates

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A roadmap has leaked, and on it are information about the ETA of Android Marshmallow updates heading to Samsung’s Galaxy line. The leaked roadmap comes from the folks at Phone Arena. Whether or not it can be trust still remains to be seen. However, leaks will still get people to go sniffing around them, hence the reason why we’re bringing you this one.

It’s good news for Samsung flagship users as Samsung’s top of the line mobile devices are included in the list, with last year’s top handsets receiving Samsung’s improved TouchWiz UI on top of Android Marshmallow by the end of March. Here’s the “priority list” according to the image by Phone Arena:

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 – March 2016

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ – March 2016

Samsung Galaxy S6 – March 2016

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge – March 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 – April 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge – April 2016

Samsung Galaxy S5 – May 2016

Samsung Galaxy Alpha – June 2016

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8″ – May 2016

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7″ – May 2016

One thing to note is Samsung Galaxy Alpha users will also be receiving updates, alongside the S5, Note 4 and Note Edge, all of which will get updates by June. Both the 8-inch and 9.7 inch Tab S2’s will receive Marshmallow some time in May. Below the list, we get a slight peek of what seems to be the Galaxy A7 (2016), which tells us that Samsung’s Galaxy mid rangers will most likely be getting Android Marshmallow after the ETA of the above list.

The legitimacy of the roadmap can’t be confirmed, so do take the information with a huge grain of salt. But let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best. Till then, stay tuned and leave us your comments below!

Source:
Phone Arena

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Leaked: Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

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The successor to Samsung’s Galaxy J5, the Galaxy J5 (2016) has been tested on GFXBench recently and the results are out! The leaked results are thanks to someone who tested a prototype of the Galaxy J5 (2016).

According to the information screen on GFXBench, the new Galaxy J5 sports a 5.2-inch 720p screen, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU and an Adreno 306 GPU, with 2GB of RAM, running Android 5.1.1. Further information from the results suggest that the Galaxy J5 will feature a 12MP or 13MP rear shooter and a 5MP selfie camera.

The 2015 iteration of the Galaxy J5 was launched back in June 2015, featuring specs that are mostly similar to that of the 2016 version. The only differences being a slightly larger screen (not much, really), and and additional 0.5GB of RAM. Other than that, specs according to the results by GFXBench are pretty much the same. Will the new J5 be a flop? Maybe we should wait till further information or rumors surface.

Source:
GFXBench
  Via:
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Leaked Samsung Galaxy S10+ case and screen protector reveals how the phone looks

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While there were many leaks and rumours on the Galaxy S10 series, a recent tweet from Samsung industry insider Ice Universe might have confirmed how the Galaxy S10+ will look like.

I got a real Galaxy S10+ case, and when I put my Galaxy S9+ on it, it looks like that.😂
pic.twitter.com/2OxExMJcQY

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce)
December 27, 2018

Now we’ve already know the Galaxy S10 series will come with an Infinity-O display and have almost no bezels, but with the recent tweet from Ice Universe, the Galaxy S10+ is expected to be almost the same size with the Galaxy Note 7, except that it has a massive 6.44-inch screen thanks to the thin bezels.

Galaxy S10+ chin contrasts iPhone X and Mate20 Pro.
pic.twitter.com/dvmSCKLdiQ

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce)
December 25, 2018

The chins are also said to be smaller than both the iPhone X and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro’s chins according to the comparison made by Ice Universe. However, the comparison was made between an alleged Galaxy S10+ screen protector and the iPhone X and Mate 20 Pro, so the screen’s chin might actually be slightly different, though the thinness is already worth applauding for.

That aside, the “real case” gotten by Ice Universe also show that the S10+ will have a vertically aligned camera setup, and while previously many are talking about a quad rear camera setup, it seems like the plan was cancelled and the Samsung S10+ will instead have a triple camera setup.

That being said, the speculations that the S10+ will have dual front cameras is still going strong, and there has been no information that contradicts these speculations yet.

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