World of Warcraft tokens can now be converted into Battle.net credits

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Back in 2015, Blizzard introduced an item into World of Warcraft called the WoW Token. Available for purchase via cash or in-game gold, players who have this token are able to redeem it for extra game time or auction it off for in-game currency. Starting from today, you can also redeem said WoW Tokens for Battle.net credits as well.

With this new system in place, players who’ve decided to do so can now trade in their WoW Tokens for USD15 worth of Battle.Net credits instead. The player’s Battle.net account would be updated to reflect the balance. Once the money is in their account, they can decide to spend it on in-game purchases on other Blizzard games such as Overwatch Loot Boxes or Hearthstone Card Packs. If the player has enough Tokens to burn, they can even save up the balance to purchase a new game from the Battle.net store itself.

Although this system may seem like an easy way to get Blizzard games or in-game items, do note that WoW Tokens usually cost quite a bit of gold in game. Depending on the server you’re on, a single WoW Token may cost up to 100,000 in-game gold. Needless to say, the only people that will be able to purchase WoW Tokens in bulk to exchange for Battle.net credits are those that play with the Auction House.

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World’s first 17-inch foldable laptop will cost you RM15k

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ASUS is once again showing off on how it can transform a regular tablet and laptop experience with the introduction of the Zenbook 17 Fold, which is the world’s first 17.3-inch foldable laptop with an OLED screen, and it will cost you for a cool RM14,999.

The Zenbook 17 Fold essentially folds like any smartphone albeit a lot larger, when unfolded in a tablet mode you get an expansive 17.3-inch 2.5K OLED touchscreen, and when folded into a laptop mode, you get two 12.5-inch 1920×1280 displays, which the bottom part can become a virtual keyboard.

While the Zenbook 17 Fold might sound like a gigantic device to hold, ASUS claims a mere 1.5kg weight for the device only and 1.8kg with the physical keyboard, it is impressively thin at 17.4mm when folded, which is relatively lightweight if compared to a regular 17-inch laptop, but you probably won’t want to hold it like a tablet for extended hours.

Powering the Zenbook 17 Fold is an Intel Core i7-1250U processor paired with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and a 1TB PCIe SSD, it is also an Intel Evo certified device so you should expect fast boot up speeds, WiFi 6E, at least 8 hours of battery life on the 75Wh battery, and two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports that also supports USB 4.0 speeds.

The Zenbook 17 Fold will be available for purchase on Q4 2022 onwards on the
 ASUS 2-in-1 store
.

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The world’s largest MSI concept store opens doors in Malaysia

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MSI has been making huge progress in the gaming scene, and it has today chose Malaysia to open its largest concept store in the world. The MSI Concept Store is operated by SNS Network (M) Sdn Bhd, it is a two floor building which consist of both a retail experience area and a stadium for hosting competitive plays, there’s also a VR experience area where gamers can try out the VR One Backpack Gaming PC, the store will also sell peripherals and PC components such as SteelSeries headsets, gaming keyboards, gaming mouse, PC motherboards and graphics cards.

In conjunction with the launch, MSI has also taken the opportunity to launch the console sized Vortex G25 gaming PC, which we have reported last week. The reason why MSI calls this the G25 because it is a powerful gaming PC in a 2.5-liter chassis and weighs merely 2.5kg, the Vortex G25 is powered by Intel’s Coffee Lake processor and comes in both Core i5 and Core i7 models, it also supports up to an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GPU.

What makes the Vortex G25 really special among other competitors is its efficient cooling system, which consist of eight heatpipes and dual whirlwind blades to effectively dissipate heat for great system performance, gamers are also able to access the internals of the machines by simply removing four tool-less screws, it can also be mounted to the back of a monitor with its VESA mount. Like other MSI gaming VR ready desktops, the Vortex G25 comes with a dedicated 12V power output and a HDMI port on the front for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

The Vortex G25 is currently available for purchase over at the MSI Concept Store outside Low Yat Plaza, MSI is also having a number of grand opening promotions and will have gaming tournaments held every weekend at the stadium on the second floor, make sure you pay a visit there and check it out.

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World’s Thinnest 4K LCD TV courtesy of Sony

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Japanese multinational conglomerate
Sony
, might have left their fans a little irate with their latest addition to their Xperia family line-up of flagship smartphones but it has definitely not stopped them from wanting to spearhead the LCD TV department.

Sony
 Malaysia has unleashed their wide spectral line-up of LCD TV’s with one in particular being dubbed the “World’s Thinnest 4K LCD TV” surpassing the likes of LG and Samsung. The BRAVIA X9000C Series which comes in 55″ and 65″ Class models are set at approximately
4.9mm thin
 (at its thinnest part) is virtually frameless and looks as if it is floating if mounted to a wall!

We will speak more on the Full HD line-up later but for now, the 4K line-up.
Sony
 has definitely done its homework with its latest offerings as their sets range from the minimum 43″ to the maximum 75″ which will definitely suit the majority if not all the 4K consumers’ needs. As an industry leader in 4K picture quality, the sets boast a new 4K Processor X1 for image processing and also Sony’s trademark TRILUMINOUS Display technology for an enhanced viewing experience

In response to the sea of so-called Smart TV’s in the market, Sony has come up with what is now known as
Sony
 Android TV which allows streaming of videos, gaming sessions while also being coupled with some extras such as Google Cast and Voice Search via a remote equipped with a microphone and not forgetting the inclusion of Hi-Res Audio in some of the models.

The price of these sets range from
RM3,999 – RM39,999
depending on the class of the TV’s. Below is just a summary of the classes, series and size of the models.

Flagship:
 X9400C (75″) & X9000C (55″, 65″)

Mid-level:
 X8500C (55″, 65″)

Entry-level:
 X8300C (43″, 49″)

Now for the Full HD TV’s. The technology here is less
cray cray
 heavy on the punches but it still packs quite a mean one. The latest BRAVIA W and R series has over 20 years of learning-based methods drawn from picture quality improvement algorithms, thus, its X-Reality PRO is able to enhance the visuals of an object to an almost-reality experience.

The models also come with the aforementioned features of Android TV, Google Cast and Voice Search on top of the Once-Flick Entertainment and Photo Sharing Plus extra. The R550C Series which comes with a 40″ and 48″ variant also has built-in wireless LAN.

Below are the models that will be available in Malaysian shores with a price range from
RM1,699 – RM5,799
 depending on the series. A summary of the series and size of the models are as follows:

W850C:
65″

W800C:
 43″, 50″, 55″

W700C:
 40″, 48″

R550C:
 40″, 48″


Wozniak claims Apple's omission of the headphone jack will upset many

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Apple has always been the known trend setter, or being capable of revolutionizing a new technology while competitors follow suit. And if removing ports is the way forward, chances are Apple will risk biting the bullet. Rumors have been out in the wild for quite some time now, surrounding the Cupertino giant’s decision to go without a headphone jack in the iPhone 7. While the rumored decision has been getting mixed signals across the tech space, former Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak does not seem to welcoming on the omission of the headphone jack.

According to an interview by The Australian Financial Review, Wozniak stated that the missing headphone jack will frustrate many consumers. He further claimed that the omission would mean that he needs an adapter to connect his own earphones to the iPhone 7, also stating that he prefers wired audio over Bluetooth, in which the ones he uses have custom ear implants, making them comfy to sleep on. Prior to Wozniak’s claim, speculations have arose that Apple is in the midst of rushing out Bluetooth earpods in place of the traditional wired ones.

The former Apple co-founder has also voiced out his opinions on USB Type-C technology, stating that it could be the future. Wozniak has also named the Nexus 5X by Google as one of his favorite Android phones since it implements a USB Type-C port. Speaking of which, Apple is rumored to be using a magnetic port for the next iPhone instead of a USB Type-C port, which was first introduced via the 12-inch Macbook.

Despite the “advise” by Steve Wozniak, it will definitely be too late for the folks at Apple to change their mind since the iPhone 7 is slated for an early September unveilling. What do you think of the “no headphone jack” decision by Apple?

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Wreck It Ralph spotted on Fortnite’s in-game cinema screen

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Disney’s Wreck It Ralph has made a surprise appearance on Fortnite after the release of its second movie. Ralph, the main character from the movie “Wreck It Ralph” was first spotted during a stream from “MozzzyyTwitch”, where Ralph was seen appearing on an outdoor cinema screen.

So far there’s no confirmation or statement of whether this cameo is part of a bigger crossover event between the two properties. However, Thanos from the Disney-owned Marvel Cinematic Universe was previously made a playable character for a limited-time event.

Although fans online have speculated that Ralph could be a playable character in the game, it could also be a small Easter egg made to coincide with the film’s release weekend. The game is constantly updating with new content, and its not surprising if there were to be a Wreck It Ralph and Fortnite crossover in the near future. We could only wait for their official announcement.

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WWDC 2014: OS X Yosemite

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WWDC has always been one of the largest events that Apple has ever held, although it has been one of the main events for new product launches, the event has returned to be a pure developer conference with the introduction of new version of OS X and iOS, let’s talk about the features that is being introduced in OS X this time. Apple has continued to focus on three keywords on WWDC this time – continuity, consistency and extensibility.

OS X Yosemite – An entire new look on an already capable operating system

The Mac operating system has finally got a new location name which is called Yosemite, this operating system features a whole new design language inspired by iOS 7,

icons look more refined with a flat design and with beautiful translucent toolbars which lets you see your contents on the background while you work on other stuffs.

What’s more, Apple has even introduced dark mode for a more pleasant view for the eyes.

Today View – a dashboard for your notifications center

OS X Yosemite features a whole new notifications center with Today View, which finally lets you add widgets similar to iOS such as having your calendar, weather, stocks, world clock and etc. up there. More widgets are also available at the App Store this time and you can just swipe to reveal instead of clicking on it.

Handoff – your Mac can finally “talk” with your iOS devices

One of the continuity features that Apple has worked on OS X Yosemite is the ability to sense the proximity of your iOS devices, you are able to do stuffs such as answering an incoming call, reply to text messages, receiving notifications and even connect to your phone to start a instant Internet hotspot.

If you’re working on a document with any iWork apps, you’ll be able to continue working on your Mac on where you’ve left off.

If your Mac computer senses your iPhone nearby, you are able to create an instant hotspot to enable internet access for your Mac.

Spotlight – Search becomes more powerful

One of the great things that OS X Yosemite has introduced is Spotlight, which is already available in iOS however much more useful this time such as taking search results from the web and from the rest of the computer, it works so smartly that the search feature is actually able to predict what you would like to do next. For example, if you happen to search for a movie using Spotlight, it will immediately suggest movie showtimes around you and even brings you to the
iTunes
 Store to purchase or rent the movie. If we look back in Android devices, it’s simply similar to S-Finder in recent Samsung GALAXY devices, but Apple has implemented the search feature in a better and smarter way.

Safari – faster, cleaner and easier to use than ever

Safari on OS X Yosemite has got a new streamlined design, you are now able to manage tabs more efficiently with thumbnails of open webpages. The new browser also features built-in support for DuckDuckGo, which is a search engine similar to Google search but doesn’t track users like its counterpart.

Additionally, Safari supports the latest WebGL and SPDY standards as well as HTML5 Premium Video Extensions, which greatly extends the battery life of Macbooks up to 2 hours when streaming online videos.

Mail – Better management in email attachments

The Mac Mail app is just like every other email clients out there which just works.

In OS X Yosemite, Apple introduced Mail Drop, a feature that lets you upload huge files up to 5GB to iCloud and lets your senders download directly from it, this service supports all mail services and it automatically uploads your huge files to iCloud once you send out an email that has a huge file attachment.

Furthermore, you can just simply include markups such as shapes, callouts and even signatures in PDFs and images and this feature certainly defeats many mail clients out there.

Messages – More integrated with your iPhone ever

With the advancement of so many instant messaging apps out there, iMessage or Messages has certainly lacked very far behind by just allowing users to send text, images and videos only. OS X Yosemite brings messages to a whole new level by integrating messages with the iPhone much better.

Contiunity is the number one strength in the messages app, which lets users continue typing their messages on their Mac computer if they are doing halfway on their iPhone or
iPad
. The experience is so consistent, you do not need to access any sites to do that and the draft message is automatically on your Mac’s messages app almost instantly.

Messages now also feature Soundbite, which lets you record a short audio clip to send to your friends instead of typing it. Overall, we can conclude that Messages is a catch up with current instant messaging services, just that Apple has implemented a great seamless integration between its devices.

iCloud Drive – A Dropbox alternative that also supports Windows

We all know iCloud can only store limited type of contents and we can’t really manage them easily, with iCloud drive, you can basically upload any type of file to iCloud just like any drag and drop cloud storage services. iCloud drive will also be available for Windows PCs.

Photos – An Aperture killer or Adobe Lightroom substitute

The Photos app is another example of continuity in Apple’s mantra, with the all new photos app users can edit photos instantly an it’ll be synchronized across all Apple devices once the edit is done.

The most powerful thing about the photos app is the simplicity of how you can make your photos look better with its easy to use level and color adjustment feature, and this certainly beats the purpose of having Aperture or even Adobe’s Lightroom installed on your Mac computer.

Verdict

OS X Yosemite is a necessary and important update for current Mac users, it introduces a seamless user experience between computers and portable devices, which other platforms do not offer. OS X Yosemite and iOS 8 are going to be the best buddies in the long term, Apple has certainly done something that Microsoft can’t do as in making a seamless integration between Windows PCs, tablets and phones. OS X Yosemite will be available this fall for a free upgrade, you can also sign up for the public beta test over
here
.


WWDC 2020: iPadOS 14 converts handwriting into typed text

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Apple is further enhancing the iPad experience with
iPadOS 14
 while including some features that were also introduced in
iOS 14
, but the features that really caught our attention is the redesigned sidebars and Scribble, a feature to improve Apple Pencil experience.

iPad will share some iOS 14 features

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Similar to iOS 14, iPadOS 14 will also get new message features such as new Emojis and the conversation-pinning. Users can also send audio messages using Siri and keyboard dictation is now available too.

Redesigned Sidebars, Universal Search and Compact Design

Image credit: Apple

iPad’s sidebars and toolbars will be more useful than ever; all important tools and functions will be compiled together so accessing controls like editing, drag and drop and more will be easier. In addition to that, FaceTime and phone calls will no longer interrupt the whole screen, it will be presented in a pop-up notification at the top of the screen to prevent distractions. Search bar is also improved in which is supports universal search, meaning users can search for all kinds of different information from the search bar alone such as contacts, apps, web searches and more.

Scribble

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Apple took writing on the iPad to the next level with Scribble. It’s a new feature that allows handwritten text to be converted to typed text, so users can just keep on using the Apple Pencil without needing to switch.

Users can also use Smart Selection to select, cut or paste texts into other apps and documents and with Apple’s data detectors, numbers and addresses can be recognised easily to perform tasks like calling, searching for a location or even adding an event to Calendar.

As fo now, Scribble supports English, Chinese and the mix of both, but there’s no doubt that it’ll support more languages in the future.

Augmented Reality

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With ARKit 4, Apple introduces a new Depth API that enhances the precision when using the LiDAR Scanner on the iPad Pro. There’s also Location Anchors for both iOS and iPadOS apps, meaning that developers get to pin their AR work in a specific coordinate on the map.

Privacy

Image credit: Apple

To strengthen user privacy, all apps will need to request permission before tracking on iOS 14. There will be more transparency when it comes to the usage of microphones and cameras, plus users will get to share approximate location instead of precise location if they choose to grant developers access to their location.

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WWDC 2021: New iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey and watchOS 8 features

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Apple announced its upcoming OS updates during WWDC 2021 today. This includes several important updates and changes to your iPad, iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch.

Here are some of the major updates Apple fans will not want to miss:

iOS 15

FaceTime

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The new
iOS 15
 has quite a number of updates, but one of the most important ones is FaceTime. Once an Apple-exclusive feature, FaceTime will soon be available for Android and Windows devices. However, this only works for those who are invited to join FaceTime video calls with Apple users. This means you’ll still need the host to be an iPhone, iPad or Mac user because they’ll be the ones sending you FaceTime links.

SharePlay

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Sharing content with your friends and family is even easier now; SharePlay is a feature that lets you sync movies and music with your loved ones when you’re on FaceTime. This means that the songs and shows will be played at the same time on both you and your friend’s iPhones, iPads or Macs. Those who are using SharePlay can also control movie and music playback, or AirPlay movies over to their Apple TV — all while FaceTime is on.

SharePlay currently works with third-party apps too, so you can share movies on Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, TikTok and more.

Focus

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iOS 15 also has a Focus mode that helps you manage your notifications with suggested Focus and customised Focus. For example, you can choose the “Work” mode to get notifications only from work-related apps and your coworkers, or switch to “Personal” mode to get notifications from your family and self-care apps — even your Home Screen can be changed accordingly depending on your Focus mode.

Best of all, Focus works across all your devices; let’s say you turn on the Focus mode on your iPhone, this will automatically sync to your other devices, ensuring that you get no distractions at all. Your contacts will also be notified when you’re on Do Not Disturb mode, so they know not to disturb you. But if there are urgent matters, they can choose to bypass the mode so that you get notified.

Live Text

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It’s something like
Google Lens
; Live Text is a new feature that lets you copy-paste texts found on your photos. It can be a picture of your lecture notes in which you can copy and paste it in Notes, or a random restaurant signage or phone number that you can search for more information.

iPadOS 15

App Library

Those who’ve experience iOS 14 will find this familiar, but App Library will be brought over to iPads via
iPadOS 15
. You can access the App Library on the Dock, and hide your other pages filled with apps to get a cleaner Home Screen.

Notes

Apple also introduced Quick Note, a system-wide method to take notes no matter what app is launched. Just swipe from the corner of the iPad screen and Quick Note will appear for you to type notes, scribble numbers or even add links.

You can also add tags to each note, so it’s much easier to organise and search for your notes in the future.

macOS Monterey

Universal Control

 Working on different devices will be more efficient once
macOS Monterey
 is available — you can use the same keyboard and mouse to control different devices, say, an iPad, a MacBook Pro and an iMac. You can even drag and drop files just by moving between screens.

Safari

Image credit: Apple

Apple redesigned Safari in the new macOS update — tabs are less cluttered and more cohesive as they’re combined with the tool bar and search field in a single space. Each tab bar follows the colour of its webpage, and there’s even Tab Groups — a new way to save all your tabs in a single collection. Tab Groups also sync across all your Apple devices, so you can easily resume from where you stopped on another device.

AirPlay to Mac

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One may wonder what took Apple so long, but the company has finally announced AirPlay to Mac. Once the update is out, you can share content from your iPad/iPhone directly to your Mac for a bigger screen and better audio experience.

watchOS 8

New workout modes

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Have you been trying to track your Pilates workout or Tai Chi sessions? Well, you can do so once your Apple Watch is updated to
watchOS 8
.

Sleeping respiratory rate

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Soon, you’ll also be able to track your respiratory rate when you’re sleeping. The watch uses the built-in accelerometer to track your respiratory rate and will notify when there are unusual data.

Messages & Contacts

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You don’t have to choose one tool anymore; you can now use Scribble, dictation and emoji within the same message and even add GIFs.

You’ll also get the Contacts app on your Apple Watch so it’s easier for you to add and edit contacts, or even share contacts with your friends.

Get the full list of WWDC 2021 updates

We are more than excited to test these new updates, and there are more updates apart from what was mentioned above, but these are the major ones that we think is interesting. For the full updates, visit Apple’s official newsroom
here
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WWDC 2020: AirPods to get auto-switching and spatial audio features

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Alongside the software updates for
iPhones
,
iPads
 and more, Apple also updated the AirPods and AirPods Pro with two new features.

Automatic switching

Once you get the download for the new firmware update, your
AirPods
,
AirPods Pro
,
Powerbeats
,
Powerbeats Pro
 and
Beats Solo Pro
 will be able to enjoy the new automatic switching feature. This means that your Apple earphones can effortlessly switch between your Apple devices, depending on which device you’re currently using. Let’s paint a picture; you’re wearing the AirPods and watching a YouTube video. Then, when you switch to your iPad to attend a Zoom meeting, your AirPods automatically switches the audio input from your iPhone to your iPad. Suddenly, your iPhone starts ringing; you pick up the call and your AirPods automatically switches back to the iPhone. You won’t have to move a finger to switch between devices.

AirPods Pro: Spatial audio

Apple is adding another feature to its flagship wireless earbuds. The AirPods Pro will be equipped with spatial audio – surround-style audio that can be experienced in movie theaters. The new feature will take into account the position of the device and users’ head movement to constantly provide spatial audio accurately.

Additionally, Apple announced a new “Spatial Audio” feature, which will only be coming to its AirPods Pro earbuds. The new feature will offer 3D, surround sound-style audio on your AirPods Pro to replicate a “movie theater experience” and will constantly recalibrate based on the position of your head to whatever device you’re using.

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WWDC 2020: iOS 14 redesigns the iPhone experience

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Nope, it’s not the
iPhoneOS
. Apple stuck with the name iOS 14 and the new update previews a bunch of new features, including an overhaul of the home screen.

Home Screen

For some Android devices, it’s called the app drawer; for iPhones, it’s called the App Library. Apple adds App Library which will appear at the last page of your home screen so you can view all your apps in AI curated categories. Apple even includes a suggestion folder for apps it thinks you’ll use next and a “recently added” folder for apps you’ve recently downloaded.

Users can also utilise the search bar at the top of the screen to browse through all their apps alphabetically. With this feature, Apple added an option for users to hide their pages; instead of having multiple pages of apps to browse through, you can declutter your home screen to only consists of the main page and an App Library page.

Widgets

To create more data-rich widgets, Apple expanded the options for widget size. Widgets no longer come in a single size and can be dragged to the home screen for easy access. There’s also a widget called “Smart Stack” which consists of multiple widgets that Apple thinks is useful to you. What’s more interesting is that these widgets can be automated to switch at different times so you get the necessary information at the right timing.

Picture in Picture (PiP)

It’s nothing new for Android users, but iOS users will now get PiP mode so they can keep on watching videos while they launch other apps. They can also hide the video by swiping it to the edge, but they will be able to continue listening to the audio.

Siri

Activating Siri used to take up the whole screen, but now Siri appears as an overlay so users can refer to their screen for information if needed. In addition to that, Apple added a new ‘Translate’ app that works offline and supports 11 languages. This app does the translation for conversational messages which allows people who speak different languages to communicate seamlessly.

Messages

Similar to messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, conversations that are important can be pinned on top in Messages. Apple also improved the Group messages experience by adding inline replies and mentions. To enhance the fun element in conversation, Memoji also gets more customisation options — there are more hair and headwear options, an extensive age range and also face mask as an accessory.

Apple Maps

Though the new features won’t be available in Malaysia, Apple Maps will come with cycling directions and EV routing for electric vehicles which factors in external factors to automatically add charging stops. Apple is currently working with Ford and BMW for this new feature.

Virtual car keys

In the future, Apple users will be able to use their iPhones via NFC to unlock their cars — no physical car keys needed. More than that, users can send their virtual keys to their friends so they can also drive the car. If users lose their iPhones, they can turn off the keys remotely from their iCloud.

App Store

Apple adds App Clips, a feature that resembles Google’s Instant Apps. It is a small part of an app that is lightweight and uses an Apple-designed visual code and NFC. If there’s a need for registration when using App Clips, users get the option to sign in with Apple; for countries who support Apple Pay, App Clips will also include Apple Pay.

When is iOS 14 coming?

There’s no doubt that iOS 14 will debut alongside the
iPhone 12 lineup
, but that will be around September or October is there’s a delay. We’ll be downloading the
beta
 version to check out the new features!

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WWE 2K Battlegrounds lets you throw John Cena into the mouth of a crocodile

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2K’s upcoming WWE game is so absurd, we just had to write about it – WWE 2K Battlegrounds is a spinoff of the main wrestling series and takes on a more a cartoonish
look  layered
 with
outrageous
 wrestling moves, like throwing John Cena into the mouth of a crocodile – I wonder what the move is called…

The game is developed by Saber Interactive, the same folks behind NBA 2K Playgrounds – a modern take on the classic NBA Jam from 1993. With that in mind, you can expect Saber Interactive to put the same spin on the WWE franchise, but the absurdity is amplified due to it being a wrestling-fighting game of sorts.

From the official trailer, we see popular WWE characters with stumpy bodies and enlarged heads
battling
 each other in very fictional settings – they appear to have special
move sets
 that involve flaming fists to the guts.

Celebrity Deathmatch (Image credit: xenrayz)

From here, we see a very a semblance to the 2003 cult classic Celebrity Deathmatch – seriously, it’s so similar.

2K has been
under fire
 for putting out
lackluster
 titles in the mainline WWE franchise of late with the latest
one, WWE
 2K20 was a steaming pile that was riddled with bugs on top of a skimmed content that you had to grind to unlock.

As such, 2K took to the public to officially cancel WWE 2K21 citing the need for more time to make a better game – which is commendable. But at the same time, replace it with an arcade-style game that, that could still prove to be a success if priced accordingly – I mean, who doesn’t want to throw John Cena into the mouth of a crocodile, right? WWE 2K Battlegrounds is set to launch this fall, so expect it to come around late September this year.

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Xbox games may not require you to download the entire game soon

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Microsoft is developing a way to save space on your Xbox One consoles by allowing you to choose the assets that you want to use. This would mean that you would not need to download the full game’s content into the hard drive of the Xbox, this system will apply to both digital and physical copies of the game.

Microsoft is calling this new system Intelligent Delivery, which will split games into tagged chunks and players can choose which of these chunks they will want to download. Some of the examples are, if you have the Xbox One, you can choose not to download the 4K assets which are meant for the One X potentially saving a lot of space on the hard disk drive. Another example that Microsoft gave was players could choose not to install non-native languages which usually take a huge chunk of space. Other reports have also pointed out that it can go as far as to delete game modes that you do not use like deleting the Story Mode of a game if you want to stick to the Multiplayer Mode only.

Sadly, there is no mention of when this Intelligent Delivery system will roll out but it could be soon seeing as the Xbox One X will be launching on November 7.

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Xbox One S will be available starting on the 2nd of August

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Microsoft’s update to the Xbox One, the Xbox One S, is coming to stores in selected countries on the 2nd of August.

First revealed back in E3, the upcoming Xbox One S is stated to be 40 percent smaller than the original Xbox One. Small though it may be, the Xbox One S will come with more storage space than its older sibling, sporting up to a 2TB hard drive. If 2TB is a bit too big for your taste, the Xbox One S will also come with a 1TB version and a 500GB version. Aside from that, the Xbox One S will also be the first console that allows you to stream videos in 4K Ultra HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR). The new Xbox Wireless Controller will also be bundled with the Xbox One S, featuring textured grip, improved Xbox Wireless signal and added Bluetooth support.

As mentioned earlier, only selected countries will have the Xbox One S available in stores. Needless to say, Malaysia is not in the list of countries that will be receiving the console. Also disappointing is the fact that Singapore won’t be receiving the Xbox One S until later this year, so if you’re looking to import it, you’re going to have to travel a bit further to get it. The Xbox One S will retail for USD 399 (RM 1,591) for the 2TB version, USD 349 (RM 1,392)  for the 1TB version and USD 299 (RM 1,192) for the 500GB version. The new Xbox One controller will be sold for USD 59.99 (RM 239).

Source:
Xbox Wire

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Xbox Series X is officially Microsoft’s next gen gaming console and it doesn’t look like one

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Microsoft has officially announced their newest gaming console, the Xbox Series X – there weren’t a lot of talks beforehand about the product bar the fact that it was known as Project Scarlett for a while.

Today, the American company published a teaser video showing not only its official name but how it looks like too. The new Xbox console won’t look like the like any of its predecessors, nor does it
looks
 like a conventional console – Series X is a tower-like machine and stands vertically almost like a miniature PC or a dehumidifier.

It’s rectangular in shape and is black all around – there is ventilation at the top while the Xbox logo sits snug on the top left corner of the device. There’s a slit below the logo and we’re assuming that’s where the discs go.

There also isn’t much by way of ports, but these are just
renders
 and the actual machine should have all the necessary connectivity ports present. The ad shows the machine standing up
straight
 but we reckon you’ll have the option to plop it down horizontally too.

Part of the reason why we think Microsoft has gone for this look is to give it a more AI home hub rather than just a gaming machine. We imagine this to sit at the corner of your TV stand acting as your entertainment system as well as your Alexa hub.
 Also its name suggests that there will be a list of consoles and devices that will parked under the Series X offering, so exciting times ahead.

We’ve also got a glimpse of the new Xbox controller and as per tradition, not much has changed bar it sporting a very cool black aesthetic. A release date is set for holiday 2020, so we can expect to see it arrive at around the same time as the Sony PlayStation 5.

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Xbox Series X launched: Priced below RM2,100

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Not long after announcing the price of the
Xbox Series S
, Microsoft has also raised the curtains on the official launch date and price for the flagship Xbox Series X.

Image credit: Xbox

The console will cost $499 (RM2,077) and will be available this November 10, while pre-orders will start this September 22. Announced alongside the console is the
Xbox All Access
 program which bundles the cost of the machine, the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live subscriptions into a 24-month instalment payment program. With this, customers will pay $34.99 (RM145.70) every month.

Image credit: Games Radar

The Xbox Series X is the main console in Microsoft’s next-gen lineup, while the aforementioned Series S is its more affordable, digital-only sibling. The specs for both consoles are below:

Xbox Series X

Xbox Series S

CPU

Custom AMD Zen 2, 8-core 3.8GHz

Custom AMD Zen 2, 8-core 3.6GHz

GPU

Custom RDNA 2, 12.15 TFLOP, 52 CU @ 1.825GHz

Custom RDNA 2, 4 TFLOP, 20 CU @ 1.565GHz

RAM

16GB DDR6

10GB GDDR6

Storage

1TB PCIe Gen4
NVMe
 SSD

512GB PCIe Gen4
NVMe
 SSD

Output resolution

4K native @ 60FPS

1440p native @ 60FPS/120FPS

Source: Engadget

The Series X also comes with a 4K UHD
Bllu
-ray reader to work with your physical games. Speaking of which, a few titles customers can look forward to playing on their new console include Assassins Creed: Valhalla, Crossfire X, Forza Horizon 4, Halo Infinite, The Witcher 3 (the new one), Watch Dogs Legion and more.

Image credit: Xbox

There’s no word on its Malaysian availability yet; and the Xbox All Access program isn’t available in the country too. So, we’ll have to wait and see which retailers will be bringing in the consoles when they’re launched.

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xHelper Android malware cannot be removed and targets those who visit sketchy websites

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There’s a malware that infects Android devices that won’t go away even after you’ve done a factory reset on your device – scary, we know.

Multiple sources online have reported on the culprit – dubbed xHelper, it latches on to your smartphone either when you browse dodgy websites, or download dodgy apps. The worst part is that there is currently no way of removing said malware – a factory reset usually works, but not with this guy.

Image credit: Malwarebytes

This malware was first discovered in March, but is currently affecting around 45,000 devices. Thankfully it isn’t the most damaging of viruses – it doesn’t jam up your system or steal private data; all it does is give you annoying pop up notifications prompting you to download apps from the Google Play Store, presumably apps developed by whoever created xHelper.

In order to prevent yourself from getting infected – stay clear of sketchy websites and apps. Only download apps from the Google Play Store, even then do exercise caution. Bonus points if you get yourself an antivirus app on your phone too for added security. Stay safe folks.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE goes official in Malaysia: Priced from RM1,199

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Alongside the launch of the
 Xiaomi 11T

series, the brand has also announced the 11 Lite 5G NE in Malaysia.

Malaysian price

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (6GB+128GB) – RM1,199

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (8GB+128GB) – RM1,399

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (8GB+256GB) – RM1,599

The phone is similar to the original
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
 that we reviewed earlier this year – the only difference is that this new edition (hence the ‘NE’ moniker) comes with a more powerful Snapdragon 778G chipset, as opposed to the Snapdragon 732G that powered the original device.

Elsewhere, you can expect unchanged hardware, such as a 6.55-inch AMOLED display, a 64MP triple-camera setup, a super thin (6.81mm) and light (158g) body, and up to 33W of fast charging.

The phone is available in plenty of colours such as Truffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, and the new Snowflake White. If you get the 8GB+128GB model, you’ll also snag a free Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic; while the 8GB+256GB version will get you a Mi Watch Lite on top of the earphones.

Visit Xiaomi’s
Shopee

or
Lazada

pages to make your purchase.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE launched with more powerful Snapdragon 778G chipset

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Alongside the
Xiaomi 11T series
, the brand also introduced the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, a follow-up to the Mi 11 Lite that we
reviewed

a few months ago.

Much of the phone is left unchanged bar a new Snapdragon 778G chipset that now allows the phone to support 5G connectivity. The original Mi 11 Lite used a Snapdragon 732G chipset which was a much weaker chip.

Aside from that, the phone packs the same specs as the original – meaning you get a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display with TrueColor, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support.

One of the reasons why I liked the original Mi 11 Lite was how light and thin it was – this new version is no different as it weighs only 158g, and has a 1.88mm thickness.

When it comes to the camera department, the phone packs a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, and a 5MP macro lens. For selfies, you get a 20MP camera.

Powering the device is a 4,250mAh battery with support for up to 33W of fast charging.

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is priced from 369 Euro (about RM1,812) and comes in Truffle Black and Bubblegum Blue. Visit Xiaomi’s website
here

to stay updated on its local availability.

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Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro launched in Malaysia: Priced from just RM1,699

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We saw the
debut

of the Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro last week, and if you’ve been eager to get your hands on them, you’ll be glad to know that these affordable flagships have made it to Malaysian shores.

Malaysian price

Xiaomi 11T (8GB+128GB) – RM1,699

Xiaomi 11 T (8GB+256GB) – RM1,899

Xiaomi 11T Pro (8GB+256GB) – RM2,099

Xiaomi 11T Pro (12GB+256GB) – RM2,299

Like we
reported
before, both phones are very similar across the board – they both pack a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel, along with support for 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. The 11T Pro also comes with Dolby Vision, TrueColor, and its display is layered with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

For imaging, both phones run a 108MP main lens, an 8MP 120-degree ultrawide shooter, a 5MP 2x telemacro lens, and a 16MP selfie camera.

The phones come with a set of AI videography effects such as Audio Zoom, Magic Zoom, Time Freeze, and more; the Xiaomi 11T Pro also comes with additional goodies such as AI Night mode, Dual Native ISO, and Selfie Night mode.

Under the hood, the regular 11T sports a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, while the 11T Pro comes with the blazing-fast Snapdragon 888 chip.

Both devices are also powered by a 5,000mAh battery – they sport different charging speeds; the Xiaomi 11T supports up to 67W of charging, while the Xiaomi 11T Pro supports up to a whopping 120W!

You can get the phones in Meteorite Gray, Moonlite White, and Celestial Blue. The phones will be available to pre-order until September 29, and you’ll even get free gifts that include a Mi Watch Lite, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic, and more if you buy the 11T Pro (12GB+256GB) or the 11T (8GB+256GB).

Official sales start this October 2 and you can make your purchase via Xiaomi’s
Authorised Mi stores
, or
Lazada

and
Shopee

pages.

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Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro launched with up to 120W charging and Snapdragon 888

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The Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro have just been launched, offering two premium-level offerings at great prices.

Xiaomi 11T

This is a 6.67-inch device that comes equipped with a 120Hz AMOLED display that also supports HDR10+.

For imaging, you get a 108MP main lens alongside an 8MP 120-degree ultrawide lens, and a 5MP 2x telemacro camera. For selfies, you get a 16MP shooter.  Xiaomi markets the 11T with its “Cinemagic” set of videography features that uses AI processing to give you easy access to professional filmmaking effects like Audio Zoom, Magic Zoom, Time Freeze, and more.

Under the hood is a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Ultra chipset along with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The processor used here is comparable to the Snapdragon 865 on paper, so you can expect flagship-like performance with the Xiaomi 11T.

Powering all of this is a large 5,000mAh battery along with support for 67W of fast charging.

Xiaomi 11T Pro

The Pro variant sports a DisplayMate A+ rated 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, and it comes with HDR10+, TrueColor, and Dolby Vision support as well. There’s also Corning Gorilla Glass Victus layered on top for protection.

For imaging, you get the same setup as its sibling – but with extra software additions like AI Night mode, Dual Native ISO, and Selfie Night Mode.

Under the hood is a gargantuan Snapdragon 888 chipset, along with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

One of the biggest selling points of the Xiaomi 11T Pro is its ridiculous 120W charging speed which powers the phone’s 5,000mAh battery. Xiaomi claims that the device can be charged to 100% in just 17 minutes. The phone uses technology like a dual-cell battery, dual charge pumps, Graphene Li-ion and Mi-FC tech to make this type of fast charging possible and safe.

Price and availability

The
Xiaomi

11T and 11T Pro comes in Meteorite Gray, Moonlight White, and Celestial Blue. The former is priced from 499 Euro (about RM2,454), while the latter is priced from 649 Euro (about RM3,191). There’s no word on when it’ll arrive in Malaysia just yet, we’ll be sure to keep you updated.

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Xiaomi 11T Pro: Creating awesome videos can be easy and affordable

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There aren’t a lot of phones that come with the necessary hardware and features you need to create cinema-like videos and films – and the few products that do also come with eye-watering price tags.

This is where the Xiaomi 11T Pro comes in – on top of being chock-full of premium features – especially in the camera department – the phone also costs no more than RM2,300!

Need more convincing? Read on below.

Cinematography features at your fingertips

The phone comes with an impressive array of lenses which include a 108MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, and a 5MP telemacro lens; what’s even more impressive are the set of videography features that let you create films and videos with the kind of quality you see on the big screen.

The phone comes with a selection of one-click AI cinema effects which include Magic Zoom which is akin to the dolly zoom effect made popular in the film Vertigo; Freeze Frame which creates static copies of the subject when in motion; Parallel World à la a dream world from Inception; Audio Zoom for fans of ASMR videos; and a lot more.

On top of that, the Xiaomi 11T Pro can record at up to 8K, or 4K with pro-grade HDR10+ for improved dynamic range.

Ultra-fast 120W fast charging

After a long day of shooting, the phone’s 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge feature can power the phone all the way to 100%, in – get this – 17 minutes!

This is even more impressive when you consider the fact that there’s a large 5,000mAh battery powering the Xiaomi 11T Pro. With a battery of this capacity, you get a few hours of video recording time, at least 7 hours of video playback, and at least 5 hours of navigation.

This combination of a large battery and fast charging lets you shoot for longer, and have as little down time as possible for maximum productivity!

Gorgeous AMOLED display to enjoy your content on

When you’re done making your videos or film, watch the entire thing on the phone’s 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. The panel supports TrueColor, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+, which ensure you get the best image output possible.

On top of that, there’s also 120Hz refresh rate to make scrolling through your social media feeds feel much smoother. Plus, the panel is layered with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which is the most durable glass you can put on a smartphone today – giving you the ease of mind to put your 11T Pro on phone holders, gimbals, and more during a video shoot.

To round off the premium media consumption offerings is a set of stereo speakers that are engineered by Harman Kardon. Along with Dolby Atmos support, these speakers output crisp audio with impressive depth.

Flagship chipset to run the show

Enabling all of these features is a Snapdragon 888 chipset – this is one of 2021’s most powerful processors, and its computing prowess is responsible for running all the phone’s AI and camera features, editing apps, and more.

With a chip this powerful, along with three Android updates and four years of security patches, you’re future-proofed and you won’t have to fork more money on a newer device in a few years’ time.

Price and availability

Now that we’ve got you convinced, you pre-order yourself a Xiaomi 11T Pro now until 29 September. The 11T Pro with 8GB and 256GB storage is priced at an affordable RM2,099, while the 12GB and 256GB model will only set you back RM2,299.

To sweeten the deal, Xiaomi is throwing in free gifts worth RM688 – the items include:

1x Mi Watch Lite

1x Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic

1+1 Year Warranty

Screen repair within 6 months

If you prefer to buy the phone during its first sale period this 2-4 October, you also stand a chance to win a new Xiaomi Mi TV P1 43” TV (worth RM1,799)!

Visit any of Xiaomi’s
authorised stores

listed
here
, or their
Lazada

and
Shopee

pages to snag yourself a 11T Pro now!

This article is sponsored by Xiaomi

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Xiaomi 12: leaked renders reveal a smaller display

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Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship 12 series is set to launch by December this year and there were reports here and there teasing its specs. This time, we get to see how the vanilla variant might look like with the newly
leaked renders
.

According to the renders, the Xiaomi 12 will sport a 6.2-inch FHD+ display, which might be a bit of a downgrade from its predecessor, the Mi 11’s 6.81-inch WQHD+ display. Additionally, there’s a triple camera setup and a punch-hole camera for the selfies.

Image Credit: OnLeaks x Zoutons

Other than that, leakster Digital Chat Station
previously

mentioned that the phone features an AMOLED display that pushes 144Hz refresh rate along with support for up to 100W fast charging. As for imaging, it’ll consist of a 50MP main camera paired with an ultrawide and periscopic telephoto lens.

Under the hood, it is confirmed to pack Qualcomm’s newest flagship SoC,
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
.

Image Credit: OnLeaks x Zoutons

With around two weeks left before 2021 ends, we won’t have to wait long now for the Xiaomi 12 series to be unveiled.

Source –
Notebookcheck

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Xiaomi 12 lineup leak: Specs, camera and design

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There have been rumours going around about the Xiaomi 12 series, especially the
Xiaomi 12 Ultra
. This time, a leak of the camera and tech specifications of the vanilla Xiaomi 12 has been spotted.

Image Credit: Digital Chat Station via Weibo

According to leakster Digital Chat Station, the phone may sport a full HD+ AMOLED
display

with 144Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole camera on the top left corner, along with support for 100W super-fast-charging.

Under the hood, its likely to pack a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and a larger optical fingerprint reader.  As for the
camera
, the device is equipped with a 50MP main camera with ultra-wide angle and periscopic telephoto lens.

Image Credit: Digital Chat Station via Weibo

Aside from the Xiaomi 12, the 12X variant is also set to launch at the same time and both devices will apparently feature curved displays and symmetrical speakers
–
 top and bottom of phone.

Reports

say that the phones will launch in an event during December so we won’t have to wait long now to see the phone for ourselves.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite packs glam and power from $349

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Xiaomi’s Lite smartphones have always been a pretty good fashion statement, and it continues to do so with the Xiaomi 12 Lite, which is an attractive looking mid-range device with a blocky design that comes in color options of Black, Lite Green and Lite Pink.

As usual with Xiaomi phones, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a generously spec phone, it is powered by a Snapdragon 778G SoC supported by up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, it sports a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED 10-bit + 2-bit display that supports Dolby Vision and refreshes at 120Hz with 1920Hz PWM dimming, a triple camera system that comprise a 108MP main, 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro camera lens, front facing 32MP camera, and 4300mAh battery with 67W fast charging.

In other features, the Xiaomi 12 Lite has Dolby Atmos certified dual speakers, an IR blaster and in-screen fingerprint reader, it however lacks a headphone jack which isn’t surprising.

Xiaomi Malaysia hasn’t announced its local availability yet but based on global pricing, the phone can be preordered at July 13th onwards with a starting price of US$349 (RM1548) for the base 6GB+128GB storage variant, the top 8GB+256GB storage variant will cost US$449 (RM1992).

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Xiaomi 12 reportedly to come with 200MP camera

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The upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra is
reportedly

going to be one of the first smartphones in the world to sport a 200MP camera.

Smartphone camera resolutions have been stagnating at 108MP for some time now – so this new development will be great news for people who make use of high-res photography frequently.

Xaiomi Mi 11 Ultra

One can only imagine how thick the phone is going to be in order to fit a sensor that large, and whether or not 200MP smartphone cameras offer any real advantage in real-world scenarios.

According to reports, the device will only arrive in 2022, and it will be part of a three-model series. With that said, the other models in the lineup are no slouches when it comes to photography – the report claims that the more affordable variants will comes with a 5x zoom periscope lens, and a high-quality ultrawide angle lens too.

We’ll likely see the Xiaomi 12 Ultra arrive some time in Q2 2022 and we’ll be sure to keep you updated when more information comes.

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Xiaomi 12 series arrives at Malaysia from RM2899

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The Xiaomi 12 series have finally been unveiled in Malaysia after a few months of its debut in China, comprising of two models – the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro, these are powerful flagships with upgraded cameras that Xiaomi has been proud about to showcase their video shooting capabilities.

Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro Review

Xiaomi 12

Priced from RM2,899, the Xiaomi 12 is a compact flagship with a 6.28-inches OLED display that refreshes at 120Hz, it is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and supported by 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of non-expandable storage, it comes with a aluminum and glass build that has been strengthen by Corning Gorilla Victus, which should match the same glass durability as Samsung’s S22.

Camera wise, you are getting a triple camera array with the main sensor being the popular 50MP Sony IMX766, a 13MP ultrawide and 5MP telephoto macro camera, the main camera is capable of taking videos up to 8K 24 and 4K 60 resolution, while switching to the front 32MP camera will further limit creators to 1080p 60 resolution.

With a rather respectable 4500mAh battery, the Xiaomi 12 will support its 67W TurboCharge charging that will juice up the battery in less than 45 minutes, the phone will also have an Adaptive Battery technology that prolongs battery cells when the phone is charging overnight, where it limits the current input when the phone hits 80% of battery. In other features, the phone has an IR blaster for controlling home appliances and supports up to 50W fast wireless charging with Xiaomi’s proprietary wireless charger.

Xiaomi 12 Pro

With only a 12GB+256GB storage variant, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is targeted at Pro content creators and directly challenges the iPhone 13 Pro’s photo and video capabilities, powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip found on the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi says that the chip’s power has allowed the phone’s cameras to do more computational refinements on photos and videos in low light.

Screen size is larger than the Xiaomi 12 at 6.73-inches, but Xiaomi has fitted a much better LTPO AMOLED panel that has a variable refresh rate from 1-120Hz just like Apple’s ProMotion display tech, which automatically applies the necessary refresh rate depending on the activities you do on the phone. The phone also comes equipped with Harman/Kardon tuned quad speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro sports a triple camera array with much better camera sensors on the Xiaomi 12, they comprise a large 1/1.28″ 50MP Sony IMX707 main sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens that does 2x optical zoom and a 50MP ultrawide camera, these cameras will can take 8K 24 and 4K 60, HLG and HDR10+ videos, which Xiaomi believes mobile cinematographers will find it useful along with its advanced low light algorithm, it has even commissioned its Xiaomi Studio team in Brazil to do an impressive low light short film which was shown in the launch video.

Battery size is a mere 100mAh more than the Xiaomi 12 at 4600mAh, but its charging speed has been doubled to 120W which will juice up the phone from 0-100% in approximately 18 minutes, making it the fastest charging flagship that you can buy right now.

With these upgrades over the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 Pro boasts a premium price tag of RM3,899, while still not beating the record of the Mi 11 Ultra’s RM4,299 debut and considerably cheaper than the iPhone 13 Pro and Galaxy S22 Ultra, you certainly can’t deny the fact that you are paying a lot for a ‘Pro’ Xiaomi flagship.

VIP Benefits for Xiaomi 12 customers

The Xiaomi 12 series can be preordered now at Xiaomi’s official channels in Malaysia, while Xiaomi is offering VIP benefits to all Xiaomi 12 series preorder customers such as a 2-year warranty, a one time free screen replacement, and a Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1 Channel that’s worth RM2,197 in total, head over
here
 to make your purchase.

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Xiaomi 12 series launched: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 & 120W charging

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The
Xiaomi

12 flagship series is now official and comes with three different selections for you to choose from — Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, and 12X. These devices come packed with a variety of different specs such as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, triple 50MP cameras, 120W charging and more.

Xiaomi 12

In order to deliver a smartphone that is more compact as per fans’ requests, the vanilla variant sports a 6.28-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that pushes a refresh rate of up to 120Hz; it is also protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus to prevent scratches.

Under the hood, we have Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 8/12GB of RAM and 128/256GB of internal storage. It’s also packed with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 67W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and even 10W reverse charging.

In terms of camera, it has a triple-camera setup which consists of a 50MP main camera that uses Sony’s IMX766 sensor, a 13MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP telemacro lens. For selfies, you have a 32MP front camera.

Xiaomi 12 Pro

Compared to its vanilla variant’s more compact form, the 12 Pro sports a 6.73-inch QHD display. In terms of hardware, the SoC, RAM and storage options are the same except for its camera and battery.

This device features three 50MP cameras — main camera with Sony IMX707 sensor, portrait lens, and ultrawide lens. Other than that, it packs a 4,600mAh battery that charges at a whopping 120W via cable and 50W for wireless charging.

Xiaomi 12X

There’s also a slightly cheaper model in this series and that is the 12X. It is very similar to the vanilla model with the only differences being its Snapdragon 870 SoC and no options of wireless or reverse charging.

Pricing

Xiaomi 12 Pro:

8GB+128GB (~RM3083)

8GB+256GB (~RM3280)

12GB+256GB (~RM3542)

Xiaomi 12:

8GB+128GB (~RM2427)

8GB+256GB (~RM2624)

12GB+256GB (~RM2886)

Xiaomi 12X:

8GB+128GB (~RM2099)

8GB+256GB (~RM2296)

12GB+256GB (~RM2492)

The
Xiaomi

12, 12X, and 12 Pro will be available in China from 31 December onwards and while international pricing and availability have not been specified yet, remember to stay tuned as we’ll be sure to update you when we receive news on its local release.

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Xiaomi 12 series: First Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Xiaomi phone to launch next week

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After countless leaks of Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship series, the company has finally come out to
confirm
its launch date via
Weibo
 and it’ll be happening next week on 28 December.

The new series will likely consist of a vanilla 12, 12X, and 12 Pro with speculations of a 12 Ultra.
Previous reports
 have mentioned that Leica will be engineering the camera on the 12 Ultra but we’ll just have to wait till next week to find out. Other than that, we know that this series is confirmed to feature Qualcomm’s newest flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

Based on previous
leaks
, the Xiaomi 12 is equipped with a 6.2-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that pushes 144Hz refresh rate along with support for up to 100W fast charging. As for imaging, it’ll consist of a 50MP main camera, an ultrawide lens, and a periscopic telephoto lens.

Image Credit: OnLeaks x Zoutons

The Xiaomi 12 series launch will be streamed online on 28 December at 7:30PM and while the link has not been released yet, we’ll be sure to keep you updated.

Source –
GSMArena

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Xiaomi 12S series “co-engineered with Leica” officially unveiled

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Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Xiaomi 12S series “co-engineered with Leica”, which is a long but official name for the flagship camera phone series, it comprise the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 12S, all phones are powered by the improved Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and feature different imaging systems co-developed by Xiaomi and Leica, containing Leica Summicron lenses and supporting Leica imaging profiles.

As the leading model of the series, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is quite the looker with a leather-like rear and is certified IP68 water and dust resistant, it sports a large 50.3MP 1-inch type Sony IMX989 8P aspherical primary lens that uses a Quad-Bayer pixel array with individual pixel sizes reaching 1.6μm, after pixel binning it reaches 3.6μm that reduces noise levels, extends dynamic range while increasing light sensitivity to offer superior low light performance, it also enables the phone to capture Dolby Vision HDR videos and comes with an advanced HyperOIS stabilization technology.

Supporting the primary camera is a 48MP Sony IMX586 ultrawide lens and a 48MP Sony IMX586 periscope lens that reaches as far as 120mm, while the front camera is a 32MP RGBW sensor.

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra comes with a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display that can reach a peak brightness of 1500 nits and has an adaptive refresh rate of 1-120Hz, it has symmetrical stereo speakers that has been tuned by Harman Kardon and supports Dolby Atmos.

For the first time on a Xiaomi phone, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is equipped with dedicated Xiaomi Surge chips that manages the battery and charging of the device, the Surge P1 fast charging chip supports up to a 16A current output with 96.8% conversion efficiency, while the Surge G1 battery management chipset optimizes the battery discharge for a longer lifespan, the phone is powered by a 4860mAh single cell battery that will support 67W fast charging, 50W wireless fast charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

For storage options, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra will come in variants of 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB.

As for the Xiaomi 12S Pro and 12S, they are essentially a refresh of the outgoing 12 Series while featuring Leica imaging features, they retain the same screen size at 6.73-inches and 6.28-inches respectively, the 12S Pro comes with faster 120W fast charging and the 12S supports 67W fast charging.

In addition, Xiaomi has also announced the Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition, Xiaomi Book Pro 16, Xiaomi Book Pro 14, Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro and Xiaomi Home WiFi.

All of these devices are currently available in China for now, no local pricing and avaiability has been announced by Xiaomi Malaysia, however the Xiaomi 12S Series will most certainly make its way to our market in time to come.

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Xiaomi 12T has apparently gone on sale before launch

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A lucky customer in Peru has managed to get his hands on the unreleased Xiaomi 12T flagship, which is expected to only debut in the coming weeks, and we now know what the phone will actually come with.

The Xiaomi 12T doesn’t seem to stray too faraway from the outgoing Xiaomi 12 in terms of its rear design, it is expected to come with a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, an 108MP main camera that’s complemented by an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensor, selfies are serviced by a 20MP camera.

In terms of performance, the Xiaomi 12T will be powered by a Mediatek Dimesnity 8100 Ultra instead of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, there’s also 8GB RAM and available in 256GB and 512GB storage options, while it has a whooping 5000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging.

Like the outgoing Xiaomi 11T, the Xiaomi 12T isn’t going to replace the Xiaomi 12 when it comes to its feature set, while it does come with a larger battery and faster charging than its non-T sibling, we do expect it to be also priced more affordably than the Xiaomi 12 since it uses a Mediatek chipset.

The customer reports that the Xiaomi 12T with 8GB+256GB storage is purchased for US$616, which converts to RM2772 and shouldn’t be that pricey when it officially debuts.

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Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro now official in Malaysia for RM3,499 and RM4,599 respectively

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Shortly after its global debut, Xiaomi Malaysia has introduced the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro to the Malaysian market, these flagship phones feature a significant upgrade over their predecessors, while they are also the most expensive phones Xiaomi has ever sold in history.

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro has the same base storage configuration of 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, while the Xiaomi 13 Pro is being offered with a higher 512GB storage variant. Display wise, the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro comes with 6.36-inch and 6.73-inch OLED displays respectively that refreshes at 120Hz, they both support Dolby Vision HDR and pushes 1900 nits of peak brightness.

For the first time ever, Xiaomi has added IP68 water and dust resistance across its flagship series, which is a long overdue feature and the same can be said about the addition of 50W fast wireless charging, where previously the vanilla version of the series don’t get.

As you might be already aware, the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro are the first Leica co-engineered phones to be ever released globally, both phones’ triple camera system are Leica certified with the same setup and almost similar focal lengths, the Xiaomi 13 Pro gets the most spotlight with a 50.3MP Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor as the main shooter and is assisted by a 50MP telephoto and 50MP ultrawide lens, while the Xiaomi 13 employs a 50MP Sony IMX800 1/1.49″ sensor as its main shooter and is complemented by a lower resolution 10MP telephoto and 12MP ultrawide camera.

Battery wise, the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro are fitted with 4500mAh and 4820mAh batteries respectively, while wired charging speed remains the same at 67W for the Xiaomi 13 and 120W for the Xiaomi 13 Pro.

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro and Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro also makes local debut

In conjunction with the launch, Xiaomi has taken the opportunity to introduce the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, which also sees a significant upgrade over the previous model with improved active noise cancellation and dimensional audio, it delivers Hi-Res audio over an 11mm super balanced driver and supports Sony’s LDAC audio codec, while offering up to 38 hours of listening time with the charging case.

In addition, Xiaomi also introduced the Watch S1 Pro, a premium smartwatch with a classic design that features a beautiful 1.47-inch AMOLED display and rotating crown, it runs on the new MIUI Watch operating system that offers advanced health tracking features, while it comes with dual-band GPS and up to 14 days of battery life of a single charge.

Expanding AIoT product portfolio in Malaysia

Xiaomi Malaysia is expanding its AIoT product portfolio in Malaysia with five new robot vacuums, namely the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ and X10, Xiaomi Robot S10 and S10+, and Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10, all of these robot vacuums are readily available for purchase at Xiaomi Stores nationwide starting today.

Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro Preorder Details in Malaysia

The Xiaomi 13 series can be preordered starting today till 7th March 2023, the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro retails at RM3,499 and RM4,599 respectively for the 12GB+256GB storage variant.

The Xiaomi 13 Pro 512GB storage variant is being sold as an exclusive package in Malaysia for RM5,999, which customers will receive a Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro worth RM1,399, a Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro worth RM899 and Xiaomi 33W Powerbank 10000mAh Pocket Edition worth RM199.

Customers who preordered the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro will receive a free 43-inch and 58-inch Xiaomi Smart TV A2 respectively.

Go preorder the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro now!

Watch our Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro Review

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Xiaomi 13 series officially launches in China

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Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Xiaomi 13 series flagship in its China launch event yesterday, comprising the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro, these flagships are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and features a significant upgrade on their camera system, bearing fruits from the partnership between Leica.

The Xiaomi 13 Pro features a 6.73-inch LTPO OLED display that refreshes at 120Hz and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, its triple camera array is noticeably bigger than its predecessor and now houses the Xiaomi 12S Ultra’s Leica branded 50MP 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor as the main shooter, both the telephoto and ultrawide lens takes 50MP shots similar to its predecessor, though the telephoto lens can now reach further with a 3x optical zoom, the front camera is the same 32MP as the Xiaomi 12 Pro.

One welcoming upgrade over the Xiaomi 12 Pro is the increased battery capacity of 4820mAh, which combined with the more power efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, users should notice a significant improvement in power efficiency, wired and wireless charging speed remains the same at 120W and 50W respectively, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is also IP68 water and dust resistant, which is the very first time that the company has included on its smartphones.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi 13 received the most upgrades over its predecessor, as it gains a larger 6.36-inch OLED display that refreshes at 120Hz and pushes 1900 nits of peak brightness, IP68 water and dust resistance, a triple camera array that also gets the Leica lens treatment and comprises a 50MP main, 10MP telephoto with 3.2x optical zoom and a 12MP ultrawide lens.

Battery capacity remains the same at 4500mAh and supports 67W wired fast charging, it also gains 50W fast wireless charging that wasn’t available back on the Xiaomi 12.

The Xiaomi 13 series will ship with MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box, which Xiaomi has claimed to offer a cleaner software experience without ads, preorders in China will begin on 14 December 2022, with the Xiaomi 13 starting at CNY3,999 (RM2,533) for the 8GB+128GB model and the Xiaomi 13 Pro starting at CNY4,999 (RM3,166) for the 8GB+128GB model.

Local launch of the Xiaomi 13 is expected in January 2023.

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Xiaomi 13 series to launch globally on 26 February

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The global debut of the Xiaomi 13 series is finally happening this month, as Xiaomi has sent out media invites and the launch will be livestreamed on Xiaomi’s official
website
 and
 social media
 channels on 26 February, 11PM GMT+8.

As a recap, the Xiaomi 13 series comprise of the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro, these are Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powered phones and have IP68 water and dust resistance, and cameras co-engineered with Leica.

Like the vivo X90 Pro that was recently launched, the Xiaomi 13 Pro’s main camera is a 50.3MP Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor, which was brought forward from last year’s Xiaomi 12S Ultra, it is complemented by a 50MP 3.2x telephoto lens and a 50MP ultrawide lens.

In other specifications, the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro differs in their display and battery, it is 6.36-inches 120Hz OLED for the Xiaomi 13 and 6.73 inches 120Hz LTPO OLED for the Xiaomi 13 Pro, 4500mAh battery with 67W charging for the Xiaomi 13 and 4820mAh battery with 120W charging for the Xiaomi 13 Pro, both phones support 50W fast wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

This is certainly an exciting period for new smartphone launches, as we have already witnessed the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series, vivo X90 series and OnePlus 11, which is your favorite so far?

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra will be launching in Malaysia on June 20th

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After a long wait, Xiaomi Malaysia has finally announced that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, its ultimate flagship camera phone, will launch in Malaysia on 20th June, completing the Xiaomi 13 series.

Like the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and has the same 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display, though it is unsure if Xiaomi will introduce the 16GB RAM and 1TB storage variant, it has a 5,000mAh battery that supports up to 90W PD wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging.

What makes the Xiaomi 13 Ultra differ from the other siblings would be its camera setup, which is still certified by Leica and in which the main 50MP 1-inch sensor will feature a dual f/1.9 and f/4.0 aperture, it also gets a 50MP 120mm periscope lens, and larger f/1.8 apertures for its 50MP telephoto and 50MP ultrawide lens, though the front camera is still the same paltry 32MP shooter that takes 1080p videos.

Other differences include a USB 3.2 port which would allow for faster file transfers and DisplayPort output, which is quite a big deal if you want to transfer huge chunk of files to your computer rather than depending on a wireless connection.

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra has a starting price of RMB 5999 in China, which converts to around RM3,878, but do expect its starting price to be a lot higher here, as the Xiaomi 13 Pro already starts at RM4,599, and we won’t be surprised if it breaches the RM5,000 price mark.

Watch our Xiaomi 13 Review

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Xiaomi 34-inch Mi Curved Gaming Monitor launched: Value display priced below RM2,000

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If it’s one thing people were looking forward to seeing during Xiaomi’s ecosystem product launch yesterday, it’d be their
Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34”
– a value display that packs premium features like high-refresh rates and 1440p resolution.

High resolution and refresh rates

The monitor measures at 34-inches and boasts a WQHD (3440×1440) resolution and a 121% sRGB rated
colour
 output. The frame of the monitor measures at 810.39mm in width, 520.61mm in height including the stand, and 242.52mm in depth. The stand lets you adjust the monitor’s height, tilt, and rotation.

Low latency

For gamers, it offers a low 4ms response time and supports AMD
FreeSync
 to eliminate screen tearing. The top and side bezels are very thin to maximize screen real-estate. It boasts a
brightness
 of 300 nits so it’ll do fine in any room. It has a 1500R curve rating that allows for a more immersive gaming experience, especially with FPS games.

I/O Ports

When it comes to aesthetics, the monitor sports an all-black look with a polyurethane matte coating for that premium, minimalist look. For I/O ports, it comes the monitor comes with 2x HDMI 2.0 ports, 2x DP 1.4 ports, one Audio port, and one for the power cable.
Also
 good to note is that Xiaomi ships the monitor with a DP cable already, so there’s no need to shop for one if this is the first high-refresh rate monitor you own.

Price and availability

The Xiaomi Mi Curved Monitor 34” is priced at €399 (RM1,941) which makes it cheaper than the likes of the LG 34GL750-B (34-inch, 144Hz, 1080p) which costs €534 (RM2,622), and the ASUS TUF Gaming VG35VQ (35-inch, 100Hz, 1440p) which is priced at €659 (RM3,206).

The local pricing and availability has yet to be announced, so we’ll be sure to keep you posted when more information comes.

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Xiaomi sets the bar high with its 40W wireless charging technology

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Wireless charging used to have a weakness when compared to wired charging — slow charging speeds. That’s no longer the case as brands try to speed up their wireless charging technology; Xiaomi recently demonstrated 40W wireless charging in a time-lapse video.

In the video below, it took only 40 minutes for Xiaomi to fully charge its phone via wireless charging. That is comparable to HUAWEI’s 40W SuperCharge that requires wired connection. The phone that was in the demonstration is also a phone with a 4,000mAh battery.

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It’s uncertain when Xiaomi will bring this 40W wireless charging to the market, but since the Mi 10 Pro already comes with 30W wireless charging support, we’ve no doubt that 40W charging will happen very soon. On the other hand, there is still no news regarding the 100W wired charging that was shown off by Xiaomi last year.

The fastest charging speed on the market right now is the Oppo Reno Ace’s 65W SuperVOOC 2.0. It won’t be long before wireless chargers achieve similar speeds.set th

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Xiaomi’s 5G foldable phones to be available in 2021

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Foldable phones are no longer surprising, but they’re nevertheless interesting; Xiaomi’s first foldable phone will be joining the market sometime this year and the company will include 5G support.

The Xiaomi 5G foldable phone should be a flagship

In a TENAA certification discovered by Digital Chat Station, the foldable phone can only be confirmed to come with 5G, has a dual-SIM card tray and ships with Android. However, reports and speculations suggested the phone to come with a Snapdragon 888 chip, a 120Hz display and even a 108MP camera. The foldable device may even be in the Mix series instead of its own new lineup.

There will be three new foldable phones from Xiaomi

The CEO of DSCC Ross Young previously
mentioned
 that the company will be releasing three types of foldable designs — inwards fold, outwards fold and clamshell. In a leaked image, the foldable phone appeared fold inwards, but we also see an obvious crease which is a common issue faced by foldable devices.

That being said, there’s no credible information on these phones exact availability and pricing yet.

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Xiaomi adds two new colors to the Redmi Note 4 collection

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As 2016 comes to an end, Samsung attempted to make up for the loss caused by the Galaxy Note 7 crisis by adding a slew of new color options to its Galaxy S7 lineup, the most recent one being Pearl Black. Xiaomi is seemed to be using the same tactic in order to rake in more profits for one of their mid range devices – the Redmi Note 4.

Currently still exclusive to Xiaomi’s home country China, the Redmi Note 4 replaces the previously launched Redmi Note 3, which is still available in local stores. To recap, the Redmi Note 4 sports a 5.5-inch display in 1080p resolution like its predecessor. Underneath the hood is a decently impressive deca core MediaTek Helio X20 processor clocked at 2.1 GHz, 2GB or 3GB of RAM with storage options of 32GB or 64GB.The camera setup consists of a 13MP rear facing camera and a front facing selfie snapper of 5 megapixels. The phone packs a 4,100mAh battery for all its processing power.

The Redmi Note 4 was previously offered in three color variants – Gold, Gray and Silver. Xiaomi aims to spice things up by adding two more color options to the current collection. The new color variants are Blue and Black, which are wise choices, considering the fact that both colors seem to be on respective rising trends. Let’s hope that Xiaomi will be offering all 5 colors when the Redmi Note 4 arrives to Malaysian shores. Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

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Xiaomi also has a protective sunscreen coat

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Xiaomi seems ever ready for world domination with its sea of various products. For quite some time now, the company has launched more than just smartphones and related accessories. The past couple of years has seen Xiaomi introduce its own televisions, laptops, drones, even household appliances such as an air purifier, a smart lamp and a smart rice cooker. The Chinese manufacturer has previously launched a pair of smart running shoes which has Intel chips embedded in them, and now it has unveiled a protective sunscreen coat.

The protective sunscreen coat by Xiaomi is a newly launched product on Xiaomi’s Mi Home crowdfunding website. The name of the coat directly translates to “90 points Colorful sunscreen skin coat”, which is as advertised. The coat is made of breathable material which is sweat resistant. Xiaomi claims the sunscreen coat to block out UV rays as a means of protection. The coat also has reflective color accents to highlight your presence outdoors especially during the night. On top of that, the coat can be folded into a compact pouch size that can be easily carried around. The Xiaomi sunscreen coat is available in difference sizes for men and women.

Bear in mind that unlike Xiaomi’s running shoes, this protective sunscreen coat isn’t smart by any means. With a price tag of 179 Yuan (RM114.96), you shouldn’t really expect it to be a smart product. Nevertheless, it is still one of Xiaomi’s many attempts in making a non-tech product. What do you think?

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Xiaomi and Leica has partnered to develop the next camera flagship

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The smartphone camera competition is about get more interesting this year, as Xiaomi has announced its partnership with Leica for its upcoming camera flagship phone, which we should be seeing the Leica branding showing up on its Xiaomi 12 Ultra, and this also means that Leica’s technology is no longer exclusive to Huawei.

Prior to the partnership, Leica has actually dabbled into the smartphone scene with its Leitz Phone 1, which was only sold exclusively in the Japanese market and there isn’t a successor of the phone ever since.

With its long time partnership with Huawei previously, it would definitely make sense for the imaging company to continue expand its expertise on smartphone photography, given that Huawei is no longer the top smartphone company due to US sanctions, the time for a new smartphone partner can’t arrive at a better time.

Partial credit will have to go to Leica for elevating Huawei’s brand status back then, and Xiaomi definitely needs the brand uplift as the company begins to go premium with the Xiaomi 12 series, both Xiaomi and Leica have given statements that they will be continuously explore the optical performance and photographic experience in the mobile imaging era, while sharing the equal ideas on how mobile imaging should be.

Can Xiaomi repeat the same success of Huawei through this partnership? Only time will tell and how the Xiaomi 12 Ultra turns out to be.

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Xiaomi announces 2014 H1 results

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Ever since Xiaomi made its presence in Malaysia, the speed of selling out its products is simply exaggerating. Today, Xiaomi president Bin Lin has announced on his Facebook page an even more exaggerating achievement on the company’s H1 sales number, the company has managed to sell 27.11 million phones (271% increase from H1 2013) and yielded a 33 billion RMB (149% increase from H1 2013) in revenue.

Judging by the company’s recent aggressive expansion to other markets like Indonesia, The Philippines and India, combined with the announcement of the Redmi budget models in current markets, it comes no surprise that the company is able to achieve such extreme growth in the smartphone market. Congratulations Xiaomi, bring in all the great products here in Malaysia and we are sure that figure will only continue to grow.

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Xiaomi announces 2nd manufacturing plant in India

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Till now, Xiaomi seems to prefer expanding in its own region than to the west. The company’s absence at MWC 2017 last month has got its fans question is expansion plans to the western market after Xiaomi has been claiming to do so for a while now. Despite its seemingly reluctance to venture stateside, Xiaomi still managed to enjoy some success all across Asia and the company plans to build on that as it announced its 2nd factory in India.

Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi’s Vice President and Xiaomi India’s Managing Director, has announced on Twitter that Xiaomi now has a 2nd manufacturing plant in the country. The new plant is said to reaffirm Xiaomi India’s commitment to the #MakeinIndia initiative. Regardless, a 2nd Indian factory seems necessary considering the fact that India is one of the Chinese manufacturer’s main markets as the nation’s interest in budget smartphones is often overwhelming.

Despite not being the top smartphone brand in India, Xiaomi has managed to rake in over $1 billion in revenue in the country, contributed mostly by the popularity of its Redmi lineup. Just recently, Xiaomi managed to sell over 1 million units of the new Redmi Note 4 in a matter of 45 days. Looks like Xiaomi is going for greater heights in its region while a western expansion still remains in question.

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Xiaomi announces its Bluetooth Gamepad

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When everybody is crazy about smart watches, Xiaomi has done things a little differently, the company has just announced its first
Bluetooth Gamepad
 for its Mi products, the controller looks very much like a
Xbox
 controller and is powered by two AA batteries. While Android gaming hasn’t been really popular and gaming controllers aren’t cheap, Xiaomi is apparently trying to take Android gaming to the next level to compete with its competition, this can be easily perceived with the company’s partnership with NVIDIA on the introduction of it’s
Mi Pad
, which is powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra K1 chipset.

Since this is a Bluetooth device, it will be supported on most Android devices including the company’s own Mi Box and Mi TV 2, there’s still no official pricing from Xiaomi yet but the company has teased the first 300 buyers in China can purchase the gamepad at RMB1 on September 25. We know that this will be get snapped up in less than a second once it becomes available, will this controller be eventually hacked for gaming consoles like
Xbox
 or the Playstation 4? We predict that the Mi
BluetoothGamepad
 could sell as low at RMB99-RMB109 and we’ll know it tomorrow.

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Xiaomi announces its own smartwatch, the Amazfit

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After Xiaomi released the Mi Bunny watch for kids, we’re almost sure that the company caters to people from all walks of life, and it has nailed it yet again. This time, the Chinese manufacturer has announced a GPS-enabled smartwatch, not for kids, but for people like you and me. Meet the Amazfit, which aesthetically, already looks amazing.

Manufactured by Huami, Xiaomi’s partner, who were responsible for making its Mi Bands, the Amazfit will work through Xiaomi’s Mi Fit app on your smartphones. That’s right, we’re not seeing Android Wear being adopted by the OEM just yet, but if you’re coming from the likes of the current Mi Band, the Amazfit shouldn’t disappoint.

The Amazfit will definitely feature the standard activity and fitness tracking like the rest. The wearable sports a decently sized 1.34-inch display with a 300×300 resolution, a 1.2GHz processor alongside 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage, possibly for Xiaomi’s own apps. The watch also packs a 200mAh battery which Xiaomi claims to last up to five days on a single charge, and 30 hours if you have its GPS is enabled. Also not forgetting, a heart rate sensor located at the bottom. The ceramic bezel surrounding the Amazfit’s display is said to be scratch resistant, and the smartwatch has an IP67 rating, making it water and dust resistant. The wearable is also fitted with a 22mm band, which allows users to switch up on their own favorite 22mm bands as a customization option.

Xiaomi has also struck an agreement to bring China’s Alipay digital wallet to the Amazfit, courtesy of Alibaba. This will be a huge plus for users residing in China. The Amazfit will be a China-exclusive device for the time being, and priced at ¥799 (RM486.03), this makes it a direct competitor to Alcatel’s OneTouch watch that was launched last year. What do you think of the Xiaomi Amazfit so far?

Source:
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Xiaomi announces MIUI 7, RedMi Note 2 and Mi Wi-Fi Nano today

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For those of you who find MIUI 6 very clunky and fiddly, great news: Xiaomi has finally released MIUI 7 today, a comprehensive upgrade to its Android-based OS. Xiaomi has mentioned that with this upgrade, you will experience better performance, battery-saving optimisations and an even wider range of customisable options to personalise your Xiaomi smartphones.

Another new feature not found in its previous MIUI iterations is the face recognition feature in Gallery, where it identifies people in your photos and groups them all together. The global launch of MIUI 7 will take place in New Delhi, India  on 19 August 2015 – in about six days time.

On top of the unveiling of MIUI 7, Xiaomi has also announced its latest addition to the Redmi family – the Redmi Note 2. Priced from RMB799, Redmi Note 2 is equipped with a 2.0GHz MediaTek Helio X10 processor, 16GB storage and 2MB RAM. Want something a little better? Well, Xiaomi has also announced the Redmi Note 2 Prime that comes with a 2.2GHz chip, 32GB on-board storage and 2GB RAM.

Both phones are equipped with 5.5-inch full HD display, 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. Both Redmi Note 2 variants will be available for sale online in China from 16 August 2015. Funnily though, the Redmi Note 2s will be installed with MIUI 6, and upgradable to MIUI 7 on a later date.

On top of these two big announcements, Xiaomi has also unveiled its Mi Wi-Fi nano today, a premium PCB smart router that is small enough to fit on your palm. It will be retailing for RMB79.

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Xiaomi announces Smart Glasses: Uses MicroLEDs and has a 5MP camera

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Xiaomi sure knows how to steal the spotlight of late with their upcoming
global launch
 event and their decision to rid their products of the
‘Mi’

moniker – and it seems they’re not letting up because the brand is sparking conversations yet again with the announcement of their new Xiaomi Smart Glasses.

In an official
blog post
, Xiaomi confirms that the device will sport MicroLED optical waveguide tech that make up the display that shows you notifications, messages, and more. The brand explains that MicroLEDs allow it to fit nicely in the frames of the glasses, while also displayer higher pixel-density images and have a longer lifespan.

The glasses can also do other things like navigate, make calls, capture photos, and translate text on-the-fly. With the amount of things you can do with the Smart Glasses, Xiaomi calls this an independent smart wearable device, as opposed to being a secondary display to your smartphone.

The built-in XiaoAi assistant is responsible for registering and translating user commands and interactions into items that display on your glasses.

Xiaomi also shows off a screenshot of what navigation looks like on the Smart Glasses – think a Grand Theft Auto mini map but in VR form, plus directional indicators to tell you where to go. This feels like something out of a Sci-Fi flick.

To round off the announcement, Xiaomi also confirms that the device runs on Android, uses a quad-core ARM processor, has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in, and even comes with a touch pad. All these features and hardware fit in a 51g body, making it just slightly heavier than your average set of prescription glasses.

There’s no word on when the Xiaomi Smart Glasses will arrive, or how much it’ll cost – but we’ll keep you updated when more information arrives.

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Xiaomi announces the 65-inch curved Mi TV 3S

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Xiaomi isn’t only making waves in the mobile industry. This time around, the Chinese manufacturer has made an announcement on its own forum regarding its new TV, known as the Mi TV 3S, sporting attractive design aesthetics at a low price for what they’re offering.

The Mi TV 3S happens to be Xiaomi’s first curved TV. It features a massive 65-inch curved display by Samsung at 4K resolution. Housed by a metal body, the Mi TV 3S is only 5.9mm thin. In addition to that, the TV comes with a Mi TV Bar, packed with an independent 6-piece sound system, alongside Dolby and dts audio dual decoding.

Coming from Xiaomi, the Mi TV 3S is definitely powered by Android with MIUI on top. Under the hood is an Mstar 6A928 TV processor with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. The TV also comes in a 43-inch display form factor, but with full HD resolution instead of the glorious 4K. The 65-inch model is offered at RMB 8,999 (RM5547.96), a pretty attractive price point for what you’ll be getting. Bear in mind that the price includes the Mi TV Bar. Sounds like a good deal for a semi home theater experience. What do you think about the Mi TV 3S?

Source:
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Xiaomi announces the Redmi Note 4

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Yesterday, Xiaomi teased a new smartphone that is rumoured to be the Redmi Note 4. Today, the company has officially launched the Redmi Note 4, and it will be available in China from tomorrow.

So what can you expect of the Redmi Note 4. Well, for starters, the Redmi Note 4 has received some design upgrades, with the smartphone now sporting a full metal unibody design, chamfered edges, and a 5.5″ Full HD 2.5D curved glass display, making this device far more premium that its predecessors.

Next up, the specifications. The Redmi Note 4 will be powered by MediaTek’s Helio X20 processor, a deca-core (10 core) processor. The Redmi Note 4 will come in two different specifications, with the cheaper one running on 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, while the flagship version runs on 3GB of RAM with 64GB of storage. Storage space on either devices are expandable via MicroSD cards. The Redmi Note 4 will come with a 4100mAh battery, a fingerprint sensor, and a hybrid dual-SIM slot for you SIM cards and microSD cards. The phone itself will run on Android Marshmallow with Xiaomi’s own MIUI 8 skin.

For the camera, the Redmi Note 4 will have a 13MP rear camera with a f/2.0 aperture, dual-tone LED flash and PDAF, while the front camera is a 5MP shooter with an f/2.0 aperture and an 85-degree wide-angle lens.

The Redmi Note 4 will be available in three colours: silver, gold and dark grey. Xiaom  will begin sales of the Redmi Note 4 in China tomorrow, with the 2GB RAM – 16GB variant going for CNY 899 (RM 545), while the flagship 3GB – 64GB variant going for CNY 1199 (RM 727).

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Xiaomi is announcing a new phone tomorrow with 6GB of RAM and a 4000mAh battery

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Xiaomi is teasing us with a special announcement that they are going to have tomorrow and it looks like they are unveiling a new phone that comes with 6GB of RAM. News of this surfaced from the Weibo account for Xiaomi’s Store releasing an image which has “6GB = ?” on it.

This might not sound like a big deal, seeing as they already have phones announced and in the market that already have 6GB of RAM, but the fact that they are making a big deal about this shows that they have something hidden under their sleeves and are very excited to show it off.

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The information I could translate from a video they released is that phone is going to come with a Snapdragon 800 series processor, UFS storage and a DDR4 RAM. It also has a 3D glass body, 4000mAh battery and 22MP camera that can record in 4K and has a smart beauty mode. There is also mentions of a full 4G Netcom, USB Type-C port, support for Quick Charge, IR blaster and NFC.

The assumptions that are going around is that they are announcing an upgrade of the Mi 6, based on the fact that most of the specs mentioned are very similar to what is there in the Mi 6. Let’s see if the assumptions are right when they unveil the announcement tomorrow.

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Xiaomi backed Black Shark company is releasing a gaming smartphone to rival the Razer Phone

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Gaming smartphones are starting to be a trend as another familiar company has just published their benchmarks, complete with the specs on AnTuTu. The device seems to be from Black Shark which is a company backed by Xiaomi. The phone, codename Blackshark comes with high-end specs you would expect in a flagship phone.

The listing shows that the phone will come with an FHD+ 18:9 aspect ratio screen and is equipped with the Snapdragon 845 processor, Adreno 630 GPU and 8GB of RAM. The listing also shows 32GB of storage but it is expected to come with a microSD card slot to expand the storage. There might be other storage variants but that’s just speculations for now, as 32GB of storage for a gaming phone seems a little small. It comes with Android 8.0 out of the box and is expected to come with a 120Hz display similar to the Razer Phone. The phone scored 270,680 on AnTuTu which is higher than the 265,267 score set by the Samsung Galaxy S9+.

Xiaomi is still keeping quiet about this but we have seen previous reports that they are planning to release a gaming smartphone. Aside from that, we are also expecting Asus to release a gaming smartphone as well, which we assume will be under the ROG branding.

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