Hisense 65U800QF 4K ULED TV launched: Priced at RM4,999

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Hisense has just launched the 65U800QF 4K ULED TV and it offers a bang-for-your-buck option if you want a massive 65-inch TV that packs all the bells and whistles of a premium panel.

The TV pushes a resolution of 3840×2160, and comes packed with Quantum Dot technology offering a wider colour gamut; the TV also sports full array local dimming meaning, groups of LEDs are capable of reducing its brightness, offering truer blacks where needed in the image.

On top of that, the TV supports Dolby Vision HDR to let you watch compatible content with wider contrasts. There’s also Ultra Smooth Motion mode which bumps up the refresh rate of sports content, improving realism. For gamers, there’s also Game Mode that reduces input latency.

All this is made possible with the Hi-View ENGINE chipset that also does a bulk of the image processing work for the TV. The device also runs on VIDAA U OS which ships with apps such as Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video out of the box.

There is a total of four HDMI ports, two USB 2.0 ports, one earphone jack, as well as your usual AV input ports.

The Hisense 65U800QF is priced at an affordable RM4,999; visit their website
here
 to learn more about the TV.

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Try these apps on the Hisense A7400F 4K Android TV

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One of the benefits of owning a Hisense A7400F 4K Android TV is that you get access to high quality apps running on a popular smartphone operating system optimized for TVs, every app on the Android TV operating system has passed stringent tests and approvals to be made available on the platform, you are less likely to bump into malicious and low quality apps, so here are a few apps we recommend trying out on your Hisense A7400F 4K Android TV.

Neverthink

Just like its name, Neverthink is an app that wants you to never think about what type of video content to consume, the app features a list of easy to choose video categories curated by a team of people that watches YouTube videos everyday. Whether you want to watch something that makes you go LOL, WTF or learn something new, hit up that category and you shall be immersed with a variety of content that you never thought existed on the Internet.

KODI

Transform your Hisense A7400F TV into a full fledge media center with this app, it helps build up your local music and video library, be it from an external USB storage, media files on your computer or add content from a list of free service providers, KODI supports playback of a wide variety of media file formats and codecs. Furthermore, KODI supports add-ons such as game emulators, radio stations and AirPlay streaming, it is the one app that will bring out your inner geek to make your TV do great stuff.

MX Player

Think KODI is a little overwhelming for you? Check out MX Player, which is also available as a free download on the Google Play Store as it supports playback of a variety of media file formats, perfect for those who simply wants a really simple app to play media files directly from your USB drive.

Puffin TV Browser

No Google Chrome? No problem. Puffin TV Browser is a reliable web browser made just for a user-friendly TV web browsing experience. Even with just your remote control, Puffin TV Browser lets you navigate around the interface with categories and has an easily accessible search bar that you can either use your voice or the soft keyboard to perform a Google search. If you happen to have Puffin Browser installed on your phone, you can send the website to your TV with just a few taps and continue browsing on a bigger screen.

TuneIN Radio

The most popular radio streaming app is also available on your Hisense A7400F 4K Android TV, it is where you get access to local Malaysian radio stations and discover radio stations across the continent, and they are all FREE to access.

Wait, go check out some games!

Connect a Bluetooth game controller and jump on to the Games section of the Google Play Store, here you will be presented with a wide variety of high quality games that you and your family can enjoy, this is how much a Hisense A7400F 4K Android TV can do.

Find out where you can purchase a Hisense 4K TV
here
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Things you can do on the Hisense A7400F 4K Android TV

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TVs are like our computers and smartphones these days as they come with their own operating systems, especially when one is shipped with Android TV, it makes things a lot more interesting as you can do a lot of fun stuff that other TV operating systems could not, so here are a few things that you can do with a Hisense A7400F 4K Android TV.

Mirror your computer or smartphone screen wirelessly with Chromecast

The Hisense A7400F comes with Chromecast built-in and this means you can easily mirror or ‘Cast’ your content wirelessly from your smartphone or computer to your TV with just a few taps, this is a very useful feature if you happen to be browsing content on your phone and want to enjoy it on a bigger screen, or if you just want to share what’s on your computer screen more conveniently without a HDMI cable.

Treat it as a Personal Computer

Connect a wireless USB keyboard and mouse to the back of your Hisense A7400F TV and it instantly becomes a large screen PC, this way you wil be able to navigate around the interface faster with a mouse cursor and type faster with a keyboard instead of using the remote. Of course when we say treating it like a PC, you can also browse the web on your TV by downloading Puffin TV Browser for free from the Google Play Store, now isn’t that convenient?

Perform a Voice Search and Control IoT Devices

The Hisense A7400F comes with an excellent voice assistant that does several things other TV voice assistant can’t. Hit the voice assistant button and start talking to the TV’s remote, you can  your TV control your smart home appliances, set a meeting appointment and sync it with your phone’s calendar, perform a web search on Google, check directions to a location, play your favorite Spotify playlist or songs from an artist. Isn’t it convenient?

Manage and Rearrange Channels

Getting access to your favorite content couldn’t be easier with Android TV’s user interface, you are presented with rows of channels that can be managed with a few taps, jump right into your YouTube recommendations, recommended Netflix shows and Spotify playlists, all of it shown to you when you first start up your Hisense A7400F TV, no more trying to think what to watch for the day.

Find out where you can purchase a Hisense 4K TV
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Hisense A7400F 4K Android TV: Top 5 reasons you need one

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Shopping for a 4K TV can be a difficult task these days, especially when they are available at so many different price points and come with their respective unique features, however one thing most consumers tend to neglect is the software experience of a TV, where it plays an important role in enhancing your entertainment experience over the ownership, this is why we’d recommend you to check out Hisense’s A7400F 4K Android TV and here are 5 reasons that will make you need one.

Bezel-less and Space Saving Design

Available in 65-inch, 55-inch and 50-inch models, the Hisense A7400F is designed to look elegant and simple in your living room with a bezel-less panel, this not only offers a more immersive viewing experience but also saves a lot of space due to its reduced footprint.

Furthermore, the two easily detachable stands makes things really easy to setup as you get a huge space beneath the TV, where you get to slot in a sound bar or devices such as game consoles, TV boxes or spice your TV area up with some nice decorations, now isn’t this a thoughtful design?

Dolby Vision HDR and DTS Virtual X, the key features to great entertainment enjoyment

The 65-inch LED backlit panel of the Hisense A7400F supports Dolby Vision HDR, a premium HDR technology that is usually only available on higher end TV models, it offers a more accurate dynamic range presentation than the standard HDR10 standard and you will be able to experience a more true-to-life visual experience. Dolby Vision is supported on streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, which comes preinstalled on the Hisense A7400F series TV.

In addition, DTS Virtual X is an advanced sound enhancement technology that emulates a multi speaker setup to offer a multidimensional movie sound experience in your living room, even with its two speakers, the Hisense A7400F series is able to deliver an immersive sound playback and it intelligently balances speeches and movie sound effects.

Do more with Android TV, like no other TV operating system

Unlike many proprietary TV operating systems, the Hisense A7400F is shipped with Android TV and it allows you to do so much more than others. For instance, you can easily mirror your computer’s display or cast a YouTube video on your Android smartphone to your TV wirelessly with built-in Chromecast, expand your TV’s capabilities with high quality apps and games directly from the Google Play Store.

More importantly, Android TV’s user interface has a lot to get you started with content recommendations, so that you can jump straight into your favorite YouTuber’s latest video or check out that new Netflix original when you have no idea what to watch on TV, your TV should help you decide what to watch.

Control smart home appliances and perform web search with voice search

The helpful built-in voice search of the Hisense A7400F is so smart that it even recognizes Malaysian accent English, it comes built-in with Android TV and you can have it do pretty much anything just like you do on your Android smartphone.

Unlike most other TV voice search that can do only very simple things, you can have it control your smart home appliances, play your favorite artist or music genre on Spotify, recommend new videos to watch, do a web search, check map directions to a place.

Unrivalled 3-Year Warranty Period

Every Hisense 4K TV comes with a 3-year warranty, the longest warranty period that most major TV brands cannot offer, this shows the confidence and commitment that the company has towards its products. With over 50 years of experience in making TVs, Hisense TVs are rated No. 1 in China over 16 consecutive years and is an official partner of FIFA 18 and UEFA EURO 2020, which is made possible with all the innovations the company has introduced to its products.

Find out where you can purchase a Hisense 4K TV
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Hisense Malaysia introduces new 4K UHD A6100H TV

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Hisense has introduced the new UHD A6100H series 4K TV in Malaysia, the mainstream series offers improved visuals over its predecessors and come in five different sizes – 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 58-inch and 65-inch.

The A6100H series feature a bezelless design that makes the TV more compact and look elegant in any living spaces, Hisense has taken pride in the TV’s top notch visual enhancing features that delivers an authentic and precise colors, it is the one of the few mainstream 4K TV in the market that supports Dolby Vision HDR, which viewers can expect to stream high quality HDR content from supported streaming services.

Other image enhancement technologies include a Sports Mode that automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, colour and sharpness of sports match, and a game mode that lowers latency between the input device and reduces motion lag.

The Hisense UHD A6100TV runs on the company’s proprietary and upgraded VIDAA U5 operating system, which offers an easy-to-use user interface and supports mainstream video streaming services, the TV is currently available now with the following prices:-

43-inch – RM1,999

50-inch – RM2,499

55-inch – RM2,799

58-inch – RM2,999

65-inch – RM3,999

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The Hisense U800QF ULED TV can do these 5 things that others can’t

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The Hisense U800QF is a gorgeous TV to have in your living room with its slim bezel design and stunning looking ULED panel that displays true-to-life vivid colors. However, merely telling you just how impressive it is probably isn’t going to convince you to want one, because unlike some other of its competitors out there, the U800QF can do these 5 useful things that others can’t.

TV Bluetooth Speaker Function

The Hisense U800QF features a Dolby Atmos certified JBL sound solution that delivers rich and immersive sound with two sets of tweeters and woofers. With the TV Bluetooth speaker function, you can connect your smartphone to the U800QF wirelessly and play your favorite music with its impressive speaker system, this feature can be access under the System tab on the TV’s setting page, best of all you can turn off the screen while the music is playing, which is great for unwinding your long day at work.

Audio Only Mode

Playing that lo-fi video stream or concert video on YouTube but can’t turn off your TV to just listen to that music? Simply enable the Audio Only Mode on the Hisense U800QF so that your audio playback is uninterrupted even when the TV screen is off.

RemoteNOW – Remote Control on your Smartphone

Now, where is that remote control? Well, you don’t really need to worry about that too much when you have the RemoteNOW app on your smartphone, pair it once with the Hisense U800QF and you get access to almost every single feature, such as launching your favorite apps, changing your picture settings and have content suggested for you to watch on the palm of your hand, no TV remote companion app comes as close as this.

Do ensure that both your phone and TV needs to be on the same WiFi network for this to work.

Customizable Input Shortcuts on Remote

There’s no need to press so many buttons to switch between HDMI inputs, simply map them to the two shortcut buttons on the Hisense U800QF remote control and you no longer have to go through that tedious process of switching input.

Parental Controls

A TV can be as personal as your computer, this is why the Hisense U800QF takes care of your privacy with its parental control feature that lets you block access to input and apps, it even lets you set a time period lock so that no one can turn on your TV without your authorization, which makes it a really secure feature when you don’t want anyone messing round.

To find out where to purchase the Hisense U800QF ULED TV, check out the list of dealers here.

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Hissing noises reported on some iPhone 7 devices under heavy load

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Mere days after the iPhone 7 was released in certain countries, some iPhone 7 owners are reporting that their brand new smartphones are generating an odd hissing noise when the phones are under heavy load.

My iPhone 7 Plus makes terrible noises when under load.
https://t.co/wFM2gImpOb

— Stephen Hackett (@ismh)
September 17, 2016

First found by 521 Pixels’ Stephen Hackett, this particular hissing noise appears to happen to some (not all) iPhone 7 devices when the phone is under heavy load. While Apple has not issue a statement as to why this is happening, some users speculate that this sound is coming from some form of “coil whine” or other electromagnetic effects. That said, while it is troubling that the iPhone 7 is generating this noise, performance of the device doesn’t seem to be affected in any way, shape or form.

Again, Apple has yet to issue a statement regarding this issue, so it remains to be seen if Apple would be pulling a Samsung and offer to exchange these hissing iPhone 7s for a non-defective one. On the bright side, at least there aren’t reports of exploding iPhone 7s yet.

Source:
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Hitman Beta will be available on the PlayStation 4 next week

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Ubisoft’s latest Hitman game has a release date of  11th March. Before that happens though, you can gain access to the beta that will be happening next week.

If you have preordered the game on the PlayStaton 4, you’ll be able to access the beta that will begin on the 12th of February. Besides access to the Beta, PlayStation gamers will gain exclusive access to The Sarejevo Six, a self-contained side-story that revolves around former members of a paramilitary unit called CICADA. This side-story will provide Agent 47 six bonus contracts alongside the missions included in the beta.

For those of you who preordered the game on the PC, you will be able to gain access to the beta on the 19th of February, a week after the beta first launches on the PS4.

Hitman will be launching on the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on the 11th of March and will have new content added to the base game in an episodic-fashion. Let’s just hope that Ubisoft is able to do episodic content better than Valve.

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Hitman beta will be coming to PC on February 2016

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The upcoming new Hitman series will be expected to release earlier this week, but Hitman won’t launch officially until March 2016. That doesn’t mean you can’t access it earlier – in fact, Square Enix announced at the weekend that a beta period will start on February 19 for PC. However, there’s a catch, though: in order to secure the access, you’ll need to preorder the game.

According to the announcement, the beta mission “is set twenty years in the past at a top-secret ICA recruitment and training facility. This unique mission revolves around how Agent 47 was recruited into the ICA and shows the first time that 47 meets his longtime handler, Diana Burnwood.”

The Hitman will be launched officially on March 11, the full game will roll out over the course of 2016. It’ll launch with three sandboxes – France, Italy, and Morocco – with Thailand, USA, and Japan launches in April, May, and June respectively. Full details of Square Enix’s episodic approach can be read over here. Take a look at the gameplay at the embedded video which is 47 minutes long.

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HMD finally rolls out 3G variant of Nokia 3310

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Kudos to HMD Global for its ability to bring the Nokia brand back from the dead. Nokia is well past its glory days in the early 2000’s, but is currently back on track to being popular again as it once was. HMD without a doubt did an excellent job by launching a modern version of the Nokia 3310, but the handset has been criticised for lacking 3G connectivity.

HMD was definitely in the works of a Nokia 3310 3G, and the company has finally unveiled the 3G variant of what might be the world’s most popular feature phone right now. As the company’s press release states, “this modern classic is now 3G enabled and can be enjoyed in even more countries around the world”.

With 3G connectivity, HMD also extends the availability of the handset to more regions. The Nokia 3310 3G comes with a trade off however – battery life. The phone now comes with a less impressive 6.5 hours of talk time and 27 hours of standby for its battery life.

The Nokia 3310 3G will be released mid October, which is around two weeks for now. The legacy feature phone will be priced at a global average of 69 Euros (RM 344.26).

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HMD Global announces Nokia 7.1 Plus, comes with the Snapdragon 710 processor

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Although HMD Global just released Nokia 5.1 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus in Malaysia, they’re already announcing another smartphone that will launch globally on October 4 in London, and it is none other than the Nokia 7.1 Plus. Despite many who said it is quite similar to Nokia 7 Plus in terms of design, the Nokia 7.1 Plus definitely have some different specs.

The smartphone will have a fingerprint sensor at the back and comes in the color Copper and Silver. One of the details revealed is that it will run on Snapdragon 710 processor. It will either have 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage, or 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage.

The dual camera on the Nokia 7.1 Plus might have a 13MP primary sensor and a 12MP secondary sensor. On the other hand, the front camera might have a 20MP sensor. In terms of battery power, it seems that the Nokia 7.1 Plus will come with a 3400mAh battery with fast charging support.

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HMD Global introduces the Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus in Malaysia

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HMD Global has officially introduced the Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus to the Malaysian market and following close to home, the company had the launch at non-other than the Ambassador of Finland’s residence.

Nokia 6.1 Plus

The phone comes with a 5.8-inch FHD+ display with a 19:9 screen aspect ratio with the support of 96% colour gamut which allows for beautiful content whether its watching videos or playing games.

It is equipped with the Snapdragon 636 and comes with a dual-sensor on the back which supports the bokeh feature for a beautiful blur effect for your pictures. On the front is a 16MP sensor. The phone supports Nokia’s iconic Bothie feature which allows you to record and take pictures with the front and back camera at the same time.

Nokia 5.1 Plus

The Nokia 5.1 Plus is equipped with the MediaTek Helio P60 processor which should handle all the latest games as well as everyday task with a breeze. On the back, there is a 13MP+15MP sensor with EIS. The display is a 5.8-inch HD+ display which is made more elegant with its 2.5D curved glass front and back.

Both the phones come in three colours, Gloss Black, Gloss White and Gloss Midnight Blue. Similar to previous Nokia phones, they come with Android One which gives you the latest updates as soon as it is released by Google. The Nokia 6.1 Plus will be available starting 26 September with a retail price of RM1149 and the Nokia 5.1 Plus will be announced at a later date.

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HMD Global is releasing a mysterious Nokia X phone on 27 April

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HMD Global has recently released the Nokia 1 and Nokia 7 Plus in Malaysia last week. However, they are not taking a break and are ready to announce yet another mysterious new phone called the Nokia X. No, it’s not a rival to the iPhone X, but it might be a new flagship or mid-range phone from the manufacturer.

The teaser for the phone popped up in China, showing the sides of the phone in an X position with a caption for its release date on April 27. Although it does not show much on the phone, rumours are indicating it will come with two variants of 4GB and 6GB of RAM and comes with either a Snapdragon or MediaTek processors. It is still unsure if the phone will have a global release or it will be limited to the China market.

In 2014, when the Nokia brand was under Microsoft, the company released a few Android-based phones called Nokia X, but it looks like they won’t have any relations with the previous Nokia X phones. The X in its name likely stands for ex and not ten. We will see what HMD Global plans to do with these phones when it release date comes around.

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HMD Global is rolling out Android 8.1 updates for the Nokia 5 and 6

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It’s good to see Nokia hard at work to support their last year’s devices, as we have seen some companies totally ditching their older devices in favour of newer devices. It’s nice to know that HMD Global is now rolling out Android 8.1 updates for the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 phones.

They have announced prior to this, that the mentioned phones will be getting the update back in December, but they will be getting the updates in different countries first with a global rollout to follow soon. The update on Nokia 5 comes in at 860MB in size and the Nokia 6 comes in at 930MB, we recommend that you connect the phone to a strong WiFI signal when updating the phone. Aside from that, the new update will bring about features like Battery Saving Navigation Buttons, Revamped Power Menu, New Settings Menu, and Bluetooth Battery Percentage. Other than that, it will also come with March security patch with the update.

Image Source: Nokia Power User

The only phone left from last year to get the update is the Nokia 2, which should be announced in the next couple of weeks or months. There are no indications if these phones will get the Android P update, but the Nokia 8 might get the update.

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HMD Global might launch the Nokia 9 on 21 August 2018

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Nokia has posted a teaser on their official Twitter account for a phone launch on 21 August 2018 and it is said to be their most powerful phone that can stand up to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S9 phone. They did not mention what the phone will be but there are indicators pointing to the Nokia 9.

In their Twitter post, it shows a silhouette of a phone with the title “Get ready to unveil the most awaited phone”. Because of this title, we can assume its the Nokia 9 which the company has said that they will release on September 2018, but it looks like they might have pushed forward the release of the phone. The Nokia 9 is said to come with a Snapdragon 845 processor alongside features that rivals the Galaxy S9. Other rumours have said that the phone will come with a notch and an in-display fingerprint sensor, but those are just rumours and was not confirmed by HMD Global.

We are thrilled to bring you the Nokia smartphones event for one of the most awaited phones on Tuesday 21st August. Stay tuned for more!
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#BringItOn

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— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile)
August 16, 2018

We will update you when they launch the phone and if the phone is even the Nokia 9 phone or another phone that they have been keeping under wraps.

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HMD Global promises all past and present Nokia phones will receive Android P update

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HMD Global has been hard at work trying to bring the Nokia brand back to its original glory. They already offer phones from entry-level all the way to flagship phones and the response has been rather good.

last year, they promised all their phones will receive the Android Oreo treatment and so far, they have kept to their promise. They have even come to a point where some of their phones are exclusive to a specific region, like the Nokia X6. During their event that took place yesterday, they announced that all their past and present phones will be receiving Android P once Google finalizes the OS.

It has been proven that the company, even though has trouble keeping up with the other bigger players, have been consistent with their update and security patches, and has been the go-to phone for people that want the latest Android updates and patches.

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HMD Global releases 3GB RAM variant of Nokia 5

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HMD Global debuted the Nokia 5 a couple of months back, and the phone is now part of the company’s affordable range of Nokia smartphones. After having managed to revive Nokia, HMD Global, which recently unveiled the Nokia 7, has introduced a new variant of the existing Nokia 5 with extra memory.

The Nokia 5 is now available with 3GB of RAM, that is 1GB extra RAM compared to the regular variant of the handset. Ajey Mehta, HMD Global’s India Country Head states, “Nokia 5 has already forged a reputation for being a beautifully crafted phone which punches well above its weight. Now we have added more memory so fans can get enhanced performance in the same precision engineered design.”

We do know for a fact that extra RAM does make a difference on Android smartphones especially when having apps running in the background. Flagships like the OnePlus 5 have proven to be able to run more apps in the background compared to the likes of the Galaxy S8 with 4GB of RAM. Theoretically, the 3GB RAM Nokia 5 can have up to 50 percent more apps running in the background compared to the 2GB variant.

The 3GB RAM variant of the Nokia 5 will remain an India exclusive device for the time being. It will probably cost a little more than the RM799 price tag of the regular Nokia 5 here in Malaysia if it were to be made available here. That sounds like a good buy for a smartphone that has been promised Android P.

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HMD Global reveals its first Nokia-branded device: the Nokia 150

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HMD has promised that a new Nokia-branded smartphone will be coming next year. In the meantime, why not remember the good old days of Nokia phones as HMD reveals the Nokia 150.

The Nokia 150 is very much a throwback to the days where colour screen phones became the norm. Running on the Nokia Series 30+ platform, the Nokia 150 has a 2.4″ screen, a VGA camera with LED flash, and a battery that can last up to 31 days on standby. Other features of the Nokia 150 includes a built-in FM Radio, a LED torchlight and an MP3 player. Charging will be done via a standard micro-USB charger.

Two models of the Nokia 150 will be available: the standard Nokia 150, and the Nokia 150 Dual SIM. The phones will have a starting price of USD26 (RM116) and it will be distributed to the APAC region, the IMEA region and Europe in the first quarter of 2017. We don’t know if the Nokia 150 will be available locally, but even if it doesn’t, importing the phone for nostalgia’s sake shouldn’t be too expensive.

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HMD Global will release first Nokia-branded Android Smartphone in the first half of 2017

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Six months after it was first reported
 that HMD Global has decided to acquire the Nokia brand, the deal between HMD Global, FIH Mobile and Microsoft has finally been completed. With the documents signed and sealed, HMD Global has reached a 10-year agreement that will allow the company to manufacturer and sell Nokia-branded devices.

HMD Global has since
launched a new website
 that introduces itself as “the home of Nokia phones”. More importantly, HMD Global has announced that the company intends to launch its first Nokia smartphone in the first half of 2017. While little details were given as to the nature of the smartphone, HMD did confirm that it will be running on the Android OS.

Whether or not the Nokia brand can bounce back from its highly unsuccessful partnership with Microsoft remains to be seen. For now though, the decision to use Android instead of Windows mobile means that the upcoming Nokia smartphone may appeal to a wider audience rather than just the Windows die-hards.

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HMD is offering attractive deals for the Nokia 3 and 5 with gifts totaling up to RM200

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In conjunction with HMD Global first-year anniversary in Malaysia, they are offering a special deal on their Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 smartphones for a limited time.

For the entire month of December, the Nokia 3 will be getting a discount of RM100 bringing the price of the phone to only RM499 from the usual retail price of RM599. In addition to that, customers will also get a gift pack containing phone accessories worth RM150. As for the Nokia 5, it will also be getting an RM100 discount from its original price of RM799 to RM699. Vijay Thangavelu, HMD Global Country Manager for Malaysia and Myanmar said that with the gift packs, customers are actually paying only RM349 for the Nokia 3 and RM499 for the Nokia 5. Since the launch of their Nokia Android phones here, they are seeing very satisfactory sales of the Nokia 3, 5, 6 and the flagship Nokia 8 phones.

If you are interested in getting your self one of these Nokia phones, you can visit all participating Nokia Store, customers that want more details and store locations can visit
Nokia Malaysia’s Official Facebook Page
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HMD opens up beta program for Nokia 8 users

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Having released the Nokia 7 recently, HMD Global is definitely off to a good start this year in attempts to revive the Nokia brand. Not too long ago, the company has promised that all its current Nokia smartphones will receive Android P as well, which sounds like a huge promise to make considering that Android Oreo has yet to touch base with its devices. Android Oreo is slated to roll out to Nokia smartphone very soon, as HMD Global opens up its beta lab for Nokia 8 users.

If you happen to be a Nokia 8 user, you now have a chance to try out the beta version of Android Oreo before it heads for public roll out. By doing that, you’re also doing Nokia a favor as you will be able to give feedback on the Android Oreo software experience. If you ever regret upgrading to Android Oreo as a beta tester, you can also request for a “downgrade” back to Android Nougat.

All you need to do is to head on down to Nokia’s beta web page at the source link below. Register with the IMEI number of your Nokia 8 device, and the OTA update for the beta software should be rolled out to you in 12 hours. Keen to try?

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HMD unveils the Nokia 2, comes with a 4,100mAh battery and will get Oreo update

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The Nokia 2 has finally be unveiled by HMD in India today as an entry-level Nokia Android device. The device will come with a 5-inch HD display and equipped with the Snapdragon 210 processor.

In the photography department, it has a 8MP main camera and a 5MP front-facing camera, powering the device is an impressive 4,100mAh battery which HMD stated that the phone will provide a 2-day battery life if you use the phone for 5 hours per day.

The RAM is not so impressive as it comes with just 1GB and the internal storage is 8GB but expandable via microSD. HMD has included Android Nougat out-of-the-box but it will be getting an Oreo update somewhere in the future. Google Assistant will be enabled on the phone which the company also stated that it is the first of its kind in the entry-level range.

The Nokia 2 will launch in mid-November with a price tag of 99 Euros (RM487.43) and will come in three colour options, Copper, Black and White.

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HMD will be launching two new Nokia smartphones at MWC 2017

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HMD’s first Nokia-branded phone, the Nokia 6, has been surprisingly well received considering the fact that the phone was completely sold out when it launched in China. Perhaps galvanised by this success, HMD is looking to launch two new phones at MWC that will be happening in two weeks’ time.

According to known leaker Evan Blass, HMD will be launching the Nokia 3 and the Nokia 5 at Barcelona. Besides the two new phones, HMD may also be reviving the Nokia 3310, a model that is well known for its ridiculous durability.

For the new phones, the Nokia 5’s will come with the Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 5.2″ screen, and a 12MP rear camera. Specifications for the Nokia 3 has yet to be leaked, but we fully expect the phone to be a step below the Nokia 5. Both the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 is expected to have a price tag of EUR149 (RM703) and EUR199 (RM939) respectively, while the revived Nokia 3310 will be priced at EUR59 (RM278).

Source:
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VentureBeat

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Hold your thoughts on iOS 12.1.2, it causes loss of mobile connectivity

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Apple’s battle with Qualcomm is further affecting iPhone users as they rush their software updates as an attempt to escape from the sales ban in China.

#iOS
 12.1.2 has completely broken mobile internet on my
#iPhone8
 Even the stock app, whatsapp, widgets, and mail apps refuse to work. Even my iPad refuses to work on the hotspot from my iPhone.
@AppleSupport

— Subhojit Hazra (@Subhojit_H)
December 19, 2018

The new iOS update, iOS 12.1.2 is said to fix bugs with eSIM activation for the new iPhone models and also fix the mobile connectivity in Turkey for the three models but the current problem is that not only is the problems not fixed, users are facing cellular network and mobile data problems. The rushed update was to make some minor changes in the functionality of the iPhones due to legal reasons, but due to the problems the update is causing, users from all over the world are frustrated about it.

@RogersHelps
 my iPhone X running iOS 12.1.2 sometimes kicks me off LTE & puts me on 3G why

— #ThisIsBS (@JKerby_88)
December 18, 2018

Many users have reported that since the update, they have been getting the “No Service” label on their phones, downgraded mobile data and some had no access to Internet even when their mobile data is switched on. What’s worse is that Apple Support hasn’t been much of a help as their advices to restart the phone and update the carrier settings hasn’t been solving the problems faced by the iPhone users.

Just updated to iOS 12.1.2, thinking it would fix the WiFi & cellular connection on my XS. What’s up,
@AppleSupport
 ? I’ve talked to your people and have done everything they’ve suggested but nothing helps. When are you going to fix these issues? Thanks.
#iOS1212

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— Maren Karina (@marenkarina)
December 20, 2018

As Apple was found to be infringing Qualcomm’s copyrights in terms of image resizing and application management, they rushed iOS 12.1.2 update in hopes that the court will not impose the ban of iPhone sales in China. Apple probably knows that issue that the users are facing, as the company has already started on developing the next software update which is iOS 12.1.3, which is probably another update caused by legal reasons, but hopefully the next update can fix the current cellular network connectivity or iPhone users who are solely depending on their one iPhone will be outraged and Apple might just lose their loyal customers.

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Holla to the Jolla Tablet

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As far as the tech world is concerned, if you feel how I feel, it’s getting a little hard to breathe. What I mean is simply that almost every other day, there is bound to be someone, somewhere with something
different
 to showcase to the tech world. Don’t get me wrong here, I ain’t a Luddite but it seems that nothing is truly
fresh
 as
most
of what is being reported has got something to do with either: Android, iOS or Windows. Nothing wrong with that too, those are great platforms and each has its fair share of strengths and weaknesses BUT if your inner hipster is bursting out (not implying anything here), you
might
want a different OS to work with too – just because. Well, it seems that Jolla (pronounced ‘yolla’) has the answer.

Jolla, which means
dinghy
(a small agile boat) in Finnish was founded in 2011 and has recently introduced the world’s first crowd-sourced
tablet
 running on iOS Android Windows none other than the Linux-based Sailfish OS. Now
THAT’S
 different!

We digress a little here:
 A little about the Sailfish OS before we dive into the
tablet
. The OS leverages on the idea of human gestures for control with no cumbersome buttons or menus to submerge one’s self into – just straight forward swiping from the left to right and from the top to bottom unleashes all the features that are commonly found on either one of three platforms mentioned above. For a first-hand experience on how the Sailfish OS feels like on your (Android) device, simply head over to the Google Play Store and search for
Angry Birds Stella Launcher
, install and have some fun!

Getting back on track:
 Ah yes, the Jolla
tablet
! It is beautifully designed at 8.3mm-thin and weighing 384g. It is adorned with a 7.85” IPS display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 and a pixel density of 330 ppi. The
tablet
 is powered by a 1.8GHz Quad-core/Intel CPU equipped with 2GB RAM. Memory capacity is capped at an 32GB of internal memory and a Micro-SD card slot for expansion up to an additional 32GB. The Jolla Tablet also sports a 5MP rear camera powerful enough to capture videos in 1080p at 60fps which is rather standard for today and also a 2MP front-facing camera. As for battery-wise, it comes with a non-removable 4,300 mAh Li-Ion battery.

If you’ve read this far, you might be asking, “So, what’s so special about this tablet? The hardware is just as standard as any othertablet out in the market.” Well, the POS is rather the software experience itself – the Sailfish OS. If you have already downloaded the launcher above, you’d understand what I’m talking about but for the sake of those who just want a quick-read, in a nutshell, the Sailfish OS 2.0 on the Jallo tablet is an independent and open source software where users would virtually have full control over the said platform and where privacy (reads
true privacy
) is Jallo’s primary concern. There are no backdoors to the OS and no monitoring of activities from third-parties which means, no sharing/selling of data with nobody!

The OS is also architectured in such a manner where multi-tasking between apps is seamless as your multi-tasking screen is
somewhat
the Home Screen. On top of running native Sailfish OS apps, it also possible to execute Android (only) apps on this platform as well – making the switch (if you are an Android user) to the Sailfish OS a whole lot more seamless.

As of the posting of this article, there is approximately 19 days left before the funding at Indiegogo goes official but there is still
ONE MORE PERK
 with 360+ spots left to be claimed, namely, receiving the Jolla tablet at a special discounted price of
$209
(excluding shipping fees) instead of the approximated retail price of $249. Estimated delivery would be in May 2015 and the Jollatablet comes in only one color – the never fading Black.

Source(s):
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HoloLens version of Outlook Mail and Calendar is now available on the Windows Store

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If you’re one of the few that has managed to get your hands on a developer’s kit of the HoloLens, you might be interested to know that Microsoft has just recently released the Outlook Mail and Calendar app on the Windows Store.

According to Microsoft, Outlook Mail on HoloLens will now allow you to place your inbox on your office wall to stay on top of emails while simultaneously interacting with other digital content in your real world. The Calendar functions almost similarly to Outlook Mail, allowing you to quickly see what’s coming up next in your day with the new wall calendar.

Much like the Office apps that were released for the HoloLens back at Microsoft’s Build 2016 event, Outlook Mail and Calendar is built on the Universal Windows Platform (UWP), making it easy for developers to deliver a familiar experience to users who are already using the apps on Windows 10 PCs, tablets and phones.

Even if you don’t have a HoloLens now, rest assured that when the device is made available for purchase, you will be able to download the apps from the Windows Store without too much fuss.

Source:
Windows Office Blog

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Homeworld : Deserts of Kharak to be released in January 2016

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12 years after Homeworld 2 was released on the PC, it seems that we’re getting a new game in the Homeworld series. Recently announced by Blackbird Interactive, Homeworld : Deserts of Kharak, formerly called Homeworld : Shipbreakers, is scheduled to be release in January 20th 2016.

Deserts of Kharak will be set before the events of the original Homeworld in 1999. Unlike the original Homeworld and Homeworld 2, Desert on Kharak will be taking place on the surface of Kharak instead of space. Judging from the trailer for Desert of Kharak, some of the gameplay elements will be returning from the previous 2 games.

The campaign for Deserts of Kharak will be centered on Rachel S’Jet. Players will navigate the surface of Kharak which will eventually lead to the beginning of the first Homeworld game. Homeworld : Deserts of Kharak is now available for pre-purchase on Steam and retails for RM95 (with a 20% pre-purchase discount, making it cost RM76).

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Honda adds the New Odyssey to its Sensing line up priced at RM254,800

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Honda has extended their Sensing technology to another car in the latest event they held yesterday. The new Honda Odyssey, being the third model after the CR-V and New Accord, will come equipped with Honda Sensing to offer the best safety technology to its consumers.

Honda Sensing is divided into two parts, safety and comfort with the first bring about features like Forward Collision Warning which will warn you if the system detects risk of collision, Collision Mitigation Braking System which will apply breaks when it senses a collision will happen, Lane Departure Warning to warn you if you are driving out of lane and Road Departure Mitigation to prevent driving off-road by applying breaks and assisting steering.

On the comfort side, it comes with Adaptive Cruise Control which can set a speed and control speed based on the car in front and Lane Keep Assist System by using cameras to detect lane markings on the road and keep the car in the centre of the lane.

The New Odyssey comes with much improvements from its previous model. Aesthetically, it comes with a new front bumper, front grille, new LED rear lights designs, LED fog lights, 17-inch Dual Tone Alloy Wheel, Auto Retractable Door mirror and Auto Dim Rear View Mirror. The interior has also received some upgrades like bigger armrest for the driver seat, 4-way Passenger Power Seat and bigger headrest for its Premium Captain Cradle Seats with Ottoman on the second row for comfort and enjoyment especially on long trips. Performance wise the New Odyssey comes with a 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC engine with CVT which offers dynamic acceleration and fuel efficiency.

The New Odyssey comes in only one variant and will be priced at RM254,800 without insurance, it will be available in three colours, Platinum White Pearl, Premium Twinkle Black Pearl and the popular Super Platinum Metallic. The car is now open for booking at all Honda dealers and comes with a 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage and service interval of 10,000km.

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Honda Malaysia launches City Hatchback from RM75k, deliveries begin on January 2022

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Following the success of the 5th generation Honda City sedan and discontinuation of the Honda Jazz, Honda Malaysia has finally unveiled the long anticipated Honda City Hatchback to the media this morning, the City Hatchback brings over most of the things found on its sedan sibling and offers several sophisticated safety technology features that makes it both a safe and fun car to drive.

Similar to its sedan sibling, the City Hatchback is offered in V, E, S and RS e:HEV variant, while the former three variants will be powered by the familiar 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC engine that produces 121PS and 145Nm, the RS e:HEV variant will be powered by the 1.5L Sports intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) with Electric Continuous Variable Transmission (e-CVT), which will deliver up to 109PS and 253Nm of torque, which Honda says is equivalent to a 2.5-litre natural aspirated D-segment engine and drivers can expect fuel consumption levels of 3.6L/100KM, very impressive indeed.

Compared to the discontinued Honda Jazz, the City Hatchback’s body rigidity has been further enhanced by 6% for better collision safety and cabin noise isolation, the A and B pillars of the car is also filled with polyurethane spray foam in addition to the variable thickness sound absorber fitted under the engine compartment to reduce noise and vibration.

The City Hatchback sets a new benchmark when it comes to its safety tech and convenience for its class, the RS e:HEV, V and E variants are being equipped with remote engine start and air-conditioning feature, while Honda LaneWatch on the RS e:HEV and V variants uses camera based safety technology to monitor incoming cars from the left and reduce blind spots by providing a live visual in the infotainment system.

Of course, Honda SENSING is definitely part of the safety package of the City Hatchback but only in the RS e:HEV variant, which includes the full suite of driver assistance safe systems that include Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Auto High Beam (AHB).

In other tech conveniences, the City Hatchback RS e:HEV comes with a 7″ TFT color instrument display that shows various information of the car, while sharing an 8-inch infotainment system with the V and E variant that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Exclusive to the RS e:HEV variant, this is the second car to be fitted with Honda CONNECT, a telematics technology that enables customers to access their car with the Honda CONNECT smartphone app, which lets you do vehicle diagnostics, remote applications, security applications, vehicle tracking and support services.

Honda Malaysia targets to sell 1000 units of the City Hatchback monthly, while 2000 bookings have already been received prior to the sales launch, the City Hatchback will be available in color options of Lunar Silver Metallic and Crystal Black Pearl, while the RS e:HEV variant will get additional exclusive colors of Ignite Red Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic and Platinum White Pearl.

With the current sales tax exemption from the Malaysian government, the City Hatchback is priced at RM87,860.00 for the V variant, RM83,080.00 for the E variant and RM75,670.00 for the S variant for Peninsular Malaysia, the RS e:HEV variant will only be made available in early 2022 with no pricing details from Honda Malaysia, the City Hatchback will also receive a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty from Malaysia, while the battery of the RS e:HEV variant gets a good 8-year warranty, customers can now head over to Honda dealerships nationwide to check out the car, deliveries of the car is expected to begin on January 2022 onwards.

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Honda to introduce new in-shoe GPS navigation device to help the visually impaired

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Honda
 recently developed a GPS navigation device that can be attached to your shoes. This is to help visually impaired individuals reach their destinations safely through the use of vibrations.

This Honda product will bring GPS navigation to your shoes

The GPS device can be attached to any shoe and comes with a motion sensor to determine the user’s position. It also has several vibrating points – for example, the device will vibrate at the front if you’re supposed to walk forward, or left/right if you need to make a turn.

The device also works with a smartphone application which is needed to set your destinations the device can start the navigation process. In addition, the visually impaired will still be able to listen for surrounding noises and use their walking canes without being distracted.

While the device is still a work in progress, it is expected to be completed and released by the first quarter of 2023. Perhaps this technology can be brought to other wearables like
smartwatches
 in the future.

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Honda introduces Accord 2.4 VTi-L Advance with Honda SENSING

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After introducing the Honda SENSING safety technology to the
Honda CR-V
, Honda Malaysia is finally adding the feature to the Honda Accord 2.4 VTi-L Advance variant, while maintaining similar premium features that are already available on the current Honda Accord 2.4 VTi-L. With Honda SENSING, the Accord now comes fitted with a radar and camera sensor fitted at the front, which assists drivers to be safer on the road with features such as Forward Collision Warning, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keep Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation and Lane Departure Warning.

Inside the Accord 2.4 VTi-L Advance, it remains the same as the standard variant, you have a 7-inch infotainment system that supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlyay, an Intelligent Multi Information Display (i-MID) that shows things such as driving range, fuel consumption and audio playback. Other standard safety features such as Honda LANEWATCH side mirror cameras, rear view camera, Hill Start Assist, Vehicle Stability, and Six Airbags are still present on the Accord 2.4 VTi-L Advance.

Since the launch of the Accord in September 2016, Honda Malaysia has sold over 5,500 units of the premium sedan, with the 2.4 VTi-L variant contributing 25% and 2.0 VTi-L variant contributing 61% of the sales numbers, while the remaining 14% is contributed from the 2.0 VTi variant. Honda Malaysia has also teased the arrival of the Civic Type-R in today’s launch, which will be the sixth and last model of the year that will launch very soon.

The Honda Accord 2.4 VTi-L Advance is available now at all Honda showrooms and dealers nationwide, it replaces the 2.4 VTi-L and will retail for RM169,800.00 excluding insurance, the Accord 2.0 VTi-L will remain its current price at RM149,350.00 excluding insurance.

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Honda introduces the first hybrid car priced below RM90,000

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Malaysia has officially become the only country outside Japan to introduce Honda’s new advance Sport Hybrid i-DCD system with the launch of the New Jazz and is the only Sport Hybrid in Malaysia that is priced below RM90,000. Managing Director and CEO of Honda Malaysia, Katsuto Hayashi said that the reason why they launched this car in Malaysia is because of the government’s aspiration to promote Energy Efficient Vehicles and they are also the first company to introduce hybrid technology in Malaysia back in 2004 and the first manufacturer to produce hybrid cars locally in 2012.

The New Jazz Hybrid will come equipped with a new 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC engine combining 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with Integrated High Power Motor to provide better acceleration for a sportier driving experience. The hybrid system is powered by a Lithium-Ion battery with 1.5 times the energy capacity and 50% more powerful compared to its predecessor. With the Sport Mode activated, the Sport Hybrid i-DCD provides a maximum combined output of the engine and electric motor at a horsepower of up to 137PS, making it equal to a 1.8L engine and the fuel efficiency is recorded at 4.0L/100KM, the car is also able to drive using the electric engine only.

The car will be available in one variant and offers some enhancements unique to the Hybrid model such as Shift by Wire Gear for smoother and faster gear change, 3D Speed Meter Design which displays information such as Energy Flow, Sport Meter, Fuel Economy, Drive Info, Customization and Eco Display at the driver’s line of sight, as well as a Cruise Control for better driving experience.

The New Jazz Petrol was also shown and will come powered by a 1.5L i-VTEC engine coupled with Continous Variable Transmission, this model will come in 3 variants, the S, E, and V variant. The new Chrome Front Grille, New Front and Rear Bumper Design, ECON button, Push Start Button and Smart Entry will be available to all variants and LED Daytime Running Lights and Reverse Camera will be available to only the E and V variants. The V variant will be offered with Paddle Shift, Cruise Control, Half-Leather seats and the E variant will receive an upgrade to Touch Panel Auto Air-Conditioning. Both E and V variant will carry the new 6.8-inch Display Audio.

The New Jazz Petrol will come in 5 colours, Modern Steel Metallic, Lunar Sliver Metallic, Carnival Red, Taffeta White and Crystal Black Pearl where else the New Jazz Hybrid will come in Lunar Sliver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, and White Orchid Pearl. The hybrid model will retail for RM87,500 and the New Jazz Petrol will retail for RM74,800 for the S, RM81,000 for the E and RM88,400 for the V variant. Warranty for both the hybrid and petrol models will be 5 years with unlimited mileage at 10,000KM service intervals at any 91 authorized Honda dealers nationwide and the New Jazz Hybrid’s Lithium-Ion battery will come with a 8 years warranty.

For more information on these cars and other Honda vehicles, visit the nearest authorized dealers or call Honda’s Toll-Free number at 1800-88-2020 or visit their official website
here
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Honda Malaysia Unveils All-New W-RV, Anticipates Dominance in Small SUV Market

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Honda Malaysia today made a significant mark on the automotive landscape by introducing the all-new Winsome Runabout Vehicle (WR-V), marking their foray into the increasingly popular Small SUV trend. The WR-V, available in four variants, distinguishes Honda Malaysia as the first Japanese mass-market manufacturer to break into the Non-National Small SUV segment.

Hironobu Yoshimura, Honda Malaysia’s Managing Director and CEO, discussed the rising demand for SUV models in the nation, attributing its popularity to their practicality, spaciousness, and comfortable driving experience. He expressed optimism that Honda’s first Small SUV, the all-new WR-V, would further strengthen the company’s presence in the Non-National SUV segment. He particularly noted the appeal the WR-V holds for young professionals and families seeking a Small SUV that offers good value.

“Following its launch, we opened bookings for the all-new WR-V in June 2023. To our delight, it has already garnered attention from Malaysians, receiving over 2,500 bookings in just a month,” said Mr. Yoshimura. He expressed his gratitude to customers and business partners for their unwavering support of the Honda brand and to the Malaysian government for their continuous efforts in developing the automotive sector.

The all-new WR-V has gained an exciting market acceptance thanks to its unique design language, embodying the most desirable features of an SUV in an attractive and fun model. The WR-V RS variant stands out with a Mesh-Style Grille with silver chrome, silver painted Lower Garnish, 17″ Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels, and impressive ground clearance of 207mm.

Further enhancing its exterior appearance are features such as a Trunk Spoiler, Shark Fin Antenna, Auto LED Headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights, LED Front Fog Lights, and Front LED Sequential Turn Signals. As part of the Honda family, the all-new WR-V is packed with innovative features like Power Retractable Door Mirror, Smart Entry with Push Start Button, Remote Engine Start, and Walk Away Auto Lock.

The interior of the WR-V boasts a modern and vibrant aesthetic, optimising cabin space to provide optimal comfort. It features Auto Air Conditioning, Leather Seats, a 7-inch Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Connectivity, 6 Speakers, a 4.2-inch TFT Meter Cluster, and Paddle Shift. The WR-V is both practical and spacious, with a generous 380-litre trunk capacity and a 60:40 Split Rear Seat configuration for greater flexibility.

The all-new WR-V is powered by a 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC engine, capable of producing a maximum power output of 121PS and 145Nm of torque. Paired with a Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) with G-design shift technology, it offers an exceptional driving performance with excellent fuel economy.

Honda has prioritised safety in the all-new WR-V by integrating advanced safety features like Honda LaneWatch, a standard feature in all variants, and Honda SENSING, which includes eight safety functions. The RS variant also comes equipped with Honda CONNECT for additional safety, security, and convenience.

The all-new WR-V is available in five colour options, including the new Stellar Diamond Pearl, along with Platinum White Pearl, Ignite Red Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, and Crystal Black Pearl. Prices range from RM89,900.00 for the S variant to RM107,900.00 for the top RS variant.

Honda Malaysia aims to meet a monthly sales target of 1,300 units, predicting the all-new WR-V to win the hearts of SUV fans with its stylish design and attractive features.

For more information about the all-new WR-V, you may visit any of the 101 authorized Honda dealerships nationwide or call Honda Malaysia’s toll-free number at 1-800-88-2020. More details can be found on the official website,
www.honda.com.my
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Honda officially launches the All-New Honda CR-V with a new road safety feature

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Today, Honda Malaysia has officially launched the completely re-engineered All-New CR-V which officers comprehensive suite of new, class-leading features from its exterior, interior, advanced powertrain to advanced safety technology.

All-New CR-V owners will feel the power and noticeably outstanding driving performance because, for the first time in a CR-V model, customers will be given three options of turbo variants, 1.5L Turbocharged Premium 2WD, 1.5L Turbocharged 2WD, and 1.5L Turbocharged 4WD. A 2.0L i-VTEC 2WD variant will also be available. Both engine sizes will have Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) to provide a balance of driving performance and fuel efficiency as well as paddle shift to give a more precise driving experience.

The car has also received a major makeover for the exterior giving more ground clearance of 198mm on the 2WD and 208mm on the 4WD, comparing to the previous generation of 170mm. Most of the lights have been converted to LED lights like the headlights, daytime running lights, tail lights, brake lights and front fog lights giving you better illuminations at night.

The cabin space has been given an improvement with 90mm more leg space and seat configurations for transporting goods that will give you a cargo space of up to 1,084 litres. This is complemented by the Programmable Power Tailgate, where customers can easily control the height and opening of the tailgate with a one-push button and stop and hold programmable height.

Interior wise, it is equipped with a 7-inch Advanced Display Audio which supports Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto. Other than that, it comes with Dual-Zone air conditionings to ensure front and rear passengers are comfortable and a rear USB port to easily charge their devices. The handbrake of the car has been removed and replaced with an Electronic Parking Brake which frees up space and the Auto Brake Hold will make driving in congested traffic more bearable, with a push of a button the vehicle stationary position is held without the need of stepping the breaks.

For the first time, Honda Malaysia introduced Honda SENSING to assist drivers manoeuvring potentially dangerous driving conditions. The feature provides three categories of safety suite that consists of:

Driver Cruising Aid

Adaptive Cruise Control

Low-Speed Follow

Frontal Collision Deterrence

Forward Collision Warning

Collision Mitigation Braking System

Side Collision Deterrence

Lane Departure Warning

Road Departure Mitigation

Lane Keep Assist System

Other safety features include Vehicle Stability Assist, Agile Handling Assist, Hill Start Assist, Emergency Stop Signal, Electronic Brake Distribution, Anti-lock Braking System, and Multi-Angle Rearview Camera.

The All-New CR-V is available in five colours, Dark Olive Metallic, White Orchid Pearl, Obsidian Blue Pearl, Lunar Sliver Metallic and Modern Steel Metallic and will come with a price tag of:

2.0L 2WD priced at RM142,400

1.5L Turbocharged 2WD priced at RM155,700

1.5L Turbocharged 4WD priced at RM161,600

1.5L Turbocharged Premium 2WD priced at RM167,700

All prices stated are without insurance. To further enhance the experience, three accessories packages are being offered, The Utility Package priced at RM1,165 includes cargo tray, cargo net, trunk organiser, sun shade and door protector film. The Urban Package which comes with door visor, rear bumper protector and illuminated side step is priced at RM1,790 and The Aero Package for the 2.0L and 1.5L will be priced at RM5,900 and RM5,700 respectively and offers front aero bumper, running board, rear aero bumper and exhaust pipe finisher for the 2.0L 2WD only.

For more information on the All-New CR-V or to book a test drive, customers can visit any of the 91 Honda authorised dealers nationwide or call Honda’s Toll-Free number at 1800-88-2020 or visit their official site
here
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Honda releases new 10th Generation Civic with turbocharged variants in Malaysia

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Honda, a well-known brand in Malaysia and around the globe, has just unveiled its latest model in the C-segment category – the highly anticipated 10th Generation Civic. This all-new Honda Civic made waves in the automotive industry as it is a game changer in the C-segment by offering D-segment features and value, but retaining the C-segment pricing.

So what can we expect from the new Honda Civic? Well, for one, it sports a new stylish design, new powertrain, and some fancy advanced tech and features. In addition, Honda has also revealed that there is a 1.5L Turbocharged variant on top of the regular variant. Not only does the turbocharged variant comes with some powerful horsepower, it also features a smart monitoring system that allows you to keep track of your engines efficiency such as the timing of oil change.

The new Honda Civic features D-level of spaciousness and comfort, and combined with the Civic’s longer wheelbase and wider body, and high quality and soft padding finishing, the Civic exudes a cool and premium personality. In order to enhance cabin quietness and ride quality, the Civic interior package is fitted with light-weight sound proofing system. This includes underbody covering and high noise isolation door system. In other words, Honda has made the new Civic to have reduction in noise, vibration and harshness in order to achieve on-road quietness.

As for advanced technology, the Civic offers “Advanced Interface” via its 7-inch advanced display audio. It has been completely redesigned to appeal to a younger crowd, making this car the most convenient and connected Civic made so far. Some of its features include remote engine start, walk away auto lock, electric parking brake, and auto brake hold.

Safety is also a priority with the new Civic, with all variants offering top class safety features such as 6 airbags including dual front airbags, side curtain airbags, and side airbags; vehicle stability assist (VSA), anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA), hill start assist (HSA), emergency stop signal (ESS), and ISOFIX – just to name a few.

The new Honda Civic is available in 5 colours – Dark Ruby Red Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, and Lunar Silver Metallic and White Orchid Pearl which are new.

The Honda Civic 1.8S is priced at RM113,800 on-the-road with insurance, while the 1.5 Turbocharged and 1.5 Turbocharged Premium are priced at RM127,800 and RM135,800 respectively on-the-road with insurance.

Here are some photos of the new 10th generation Honda Civic for your enjoyment.


Honda is releasing the first motorcycle equipped with CarPlay

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Apple’s CarPlay as we all know is exclusively for car’s entertainment system that supports it. Honda has decided that why only limit it to cars? The Japanese vehicle manufacturer has announced that they are set to release the first motorcycle that will come equipped with CarPlay.

The new 2018 Honda Gold Wing motorcycle will feature a 7-inch LCD in the dashboard which CarPlay will be displayed on just like how it would on a car. An iPhone can be connected to the bike via USB which is stored in the truck or the storage cubby in the tank and it can be accessed through the touch panel. However, a Bluetooth headset is still required to use the system, it can also be controlled through the left grip or a rotary controller on the tank. The new Gold Wing is 40kg lighter than the previous generation and will come equipped with a 1,800cc engine with a double-wishbone front suspension.

The 2018 Honda Gold Wing will start at $23,500 (RM99,522.50) and will be available for purchase in February 2018. There is still no information if it will make its way to our shores, so all you bikers cross your fingers if you are looking forward to this.

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Honda unveils the new HR-V that comes with a new colour

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Honda Malaysia has introduced the new HR-V in Malaysia and they also announced the new RS variant fo its segment-leading compact SUV.

The New HR-V is now powered by a 1.8-litre SOHC i-VTEC engine combined with Earth Dreams Technology Continuous Variable Transmission which offers a balance of Performance and fuel efficiency. With the introduction of the RS variant, it now comes with a more bold and powerful expression thanks to its overall exterior design.

It comes with the Solid Wing Face concept and sports a new set of LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights, LED fog lights and Rear Combi LED guide lights. Further following its sportiness, the RS variant comes with New 18-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels, Sports Design Front Grille, New Front and Rear Bumpers. In addition to that, it comes with detailing such as a dark chrome outer handle, black chrome license garnish, sport black side sill and a mesh fog garnish.

As usual, Honda puts safety as the top priority and included the Honda LaneWatch and a camera system mounted on the passenger side mirror. This elimiates blindspots and gives the driver more confidence when driving. Other safety features include, six airbags, Emergency Stop Signal, Vehicle Stability Assist and Hill Start Assist.

You can now put down your booking for the new HR-V and they are targetijng a Q3 2018 launch and Honda is releasing a new colour for the HR-V called Passion Red Pearl.

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Hong Leong Bank launches their Digital Day Campaign, win prizes up to 7,000 Baskin Robbin vouchers and RM7,000 fixed deposit

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Hong Leong Bank has just launched their Bank’s Digital Day 2018 campaign, they started the event by announcing that 48% of their users are using digital and mobile platforms for their banking transaction at the end of 2017 and they expect it to grow to 73% in due time.

Keeping up with their belief in online banking, the company has launched HLB Digital Day AR Challange using the Facebook Augmented Reality platform to showcase their digital services and products that are currently available and as a way to engage and reward their customers. Seven AR filters will be released which will show the Bank’s digital tools like facial recognition, payment request, AI Chatbot, Pay Mobile, Conversational AI, Scan and Pay. Everyone is welcomed to join the challenge, all you need to do is snap and share a photo with the filters and receive 7,000 Baskin Robbins e-voucher as well as be in the running to win of the seven RM7,000 fixed deposits with tenures of seven months.

The Digital Day Champaign will start on 7 July until 30 July 2018. For more information, visit
Hong Leong Digita Day Campaign’s website
.

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Hong Leong Bank updates their GSC Credit Card with better rewards and attractive discounts at GSC

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Hong Leong bank loves to watch movies as the next person and they want to share their excitement for movies by updating their Hong Leong Bank GSC Credit Card. It allows movie lovers the chance to enjoy more movies, more savings and other rewards at GSC.

The updated card will offer RM6 off tickets every day for all halls including Signature Halls and 30% off snacks and drinks which users book and pay via the GSC website and GSC mobile app using the card. This is thanks to their new partnership with MasterCard along with the updated Hong Leong Bank GSC Credit Card, it has opened up a whole range of benefits and goodies for all customers and customers will also earn 3x Reward Points on overseas spending, e-commerce and all spending at GSC. New Platinum and Gold Principal Cardholders are also entitled to a Welcome Gift of 10 and 5 movie tickets respectively.

If you are a movie lover, it would be a good idea to pick up a Hong Leong Bank GSC Credit Card and get rewarded with goodies and discounts from GSC. For more information, click
here.

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Honor 10 GT comes with 8GB of RAM and GPU Turbo tech for better gaming experience

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The Honor 10 has just received a major upgrade that they are now calling it the Honor 10 GT. This new phone comes with step-up specs we have seen in the Honor 10 and a whole lot more extras.

The GT now comes with 8GB of RAM, GPU Turbo update and a new camera for taking better night shots. Other than that, it looks exactly the same as the regular Honor 10. The rest of the specs are still the same as well, it comes with the latest Kirin 970 processor, 5.94-inch FullView HD+ display and a dual rear 16MP+24MP cameras. It still uses EMUI 8.1 on top of Android Oreo straight out of the box. The GPU Turbo update is using the same technology that is powering the Honor Play, this feature improves, game’s frame rate, increases battery efficiency, increase graphics efficiency by 60 percent while reducing SoC energy usage by 30 percent.

Honor is not branding this phone as a gaming phone, so it is not meant to go up against the likes of the Razer Phone and the ROG Phone. However, one might question that with all these updates and upgrades that caters to gaming, could this be considered Honor’s entry into the gaming-focused phone?

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Honor 10 is officially in Malaysia with a price of RM1,699

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Looks like the document showing the partnership between Honor and Shopee was true, but the pricing as not accurate as the company announced today that the Honor 10 will be priced even lower at RM1,699, making it one of the cheapest phones that comes with the flagship Kirin 970 processor.

The new flagship from Honor comes with 5.84-inch FullView 2.0 Display which supports a wide colour gamut of NTSC 96%. It also comes with EMUI 8.1 which is based on Android 8.1 and supports AI capabilities to offer a smarter and quicker experience.

Where the Honor 10 shines is in its cameras, the rear houses a 24MP+16MP lenses which utilizes an industry-first Semantic Image Segmentation technology to allow it to take apart different layers of an image, identify multiple objects in a single image, making the photo look like it was taken by a professional. It also has face recognition to give users an accurate bokeh effect thanks to the advanced 24MP front camera.

As mentioned before, the Honor 10 is equipped with a Kirin 970 processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage which can’t be expanded. Powering the device is a 3,400mAh battery which Honor has claimed will last for an entire day and supports SuperCharge to get the phone to 50% in just 25 minutes.

The Honor 10 will be available starting 24 May 2018 and will come in three colours, Phantom Blue, Glacier Gray, and Midnight Black. In addition to that, online purchases of the phone will receive an RM100 voucher and at the same time, enjoy a cashback of RM1,599 during this promotional period

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Honor 10 prototype leak shows it will come with a notch

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There is another manufacturer that is joining the notch party and this time its Honor. Recently a leaked image appeared in China on the upcoming Honor 10 phone which shows a notch on the top which is smaller than the iPhone’s.

The device is a prototype and has a case covering most of the phone except the front and the rear camera. Although the screen covers most of the phone, Honor has managed to include a fingerprint sensor and touch buttons on the bottom front of the phone. However, due to the phone enclosed in a case, we are not sure if it comes with a 3.5mm jack, but it looks like to have a USB Type-C port and dual cameras which we have seen in the previous Honor 8 Pro.

These images should be taken with a grain of salt, the final product might not look the same but one thing for sure, it will come with a notch.

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Honor 10 to be a Shopee exclusive for RM1999

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As the local launch date of the Honor 10 draws near, our writer Tarvin has apparently received a WhatsApp message earlier today with a picture showing a signed contract between Huawei Malaysia and Shopee Malaysia, while the first page details aren’t shown fully, the person who snapped the photo showed the second page to reveal the launch price of RM1999. As the agreement was made two days ago, we assume that the price has been made with 0% GST, as Honor has been consistent in keeping its new flagship retail price at RM2,099 in previous launches.

Like the Huawei P20, the Honor 10 is a flagship smartphone that comes with its bells and whistles, equipped with the AI capable Kirin 970 processor and paired to a storage configuration of 6GB RAM and 128GB memory, the phone comes with a 16+24MP main camera and a front 24MP camera. Other than that, you still get a 5.84-inch display with a notch, a 3400mAh battery with support for Huawei’s SuperCharge, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is also featured on the front to unlock the phone properly even when your finger is wet.

For less than RM2000, the Honor 10 is definitely a good buy if you don’t mind the lack of dual LEICA camera sensors, but what do you think about it? Let us know in the comments!

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Honor 10 will launch in Malaysia on 22 May 2018

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We just received news that the Honor 10 will be launching sooner than expected in Malaysia. Its global launch will take place on 15 May 2018 in London. Just as we expected, the phone is meant to be the answer to the Huawei P20 Pro and it even comes in the similar Twilight colour as the P20.

The Honor 10 comes with a 5.84-inch screen alongside the latest Kirin 970 processor, 128GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM. On the back, there is a 16MP+24MP camera setup and on the front is a 24MP camera. Just like every other phone we have seen this year, the Honor 10 also comes with a range of AI-features that is said to improve the phone and camera experience which we assume will be the Game Suite and the scene detection that we have seen in the Honor View10.

As of now, we still don’t have information on the price of the phone, but we will be attending the launch event when it happens.

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Honor 10 will recieve the GPU Turbo update starting 17 August 2018

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Honor has announced that the GPU Turbo update will arrive on the Honor 10 starting 17 August 2018. At the same time, they also announced that they will be having a one day only promotion where customers that purchase the phone on 16 August 2018 will get exclusive merchandise like the AM61 Bluetooth headphones and RM60 worth of PUBG Mobile vouchers for free.

The GPU Turbo update will bring 60% GPU efficiency and reduces the power consumption by 30%. The Honor 10 comes with Semantic Image Segmentation technology which is the first in the industry and comes with the elegant Aurora Glass back. 200 units of free gifts are available and 100 units will be available on Hihonor and the other 100 units on Shopee with a retail price of RM1,500 on 16 August 2018 only.

If you can’t wait to get your self the phone, you can pick it up at all authorised Honor stores nationwide or purchase it online at the Hihonor website.

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HONOR 10X Lite launched with a 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charge

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HONOR unveiled the HONOR 10X Lite today, featuring a 6.67-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery.

Huge display + 48MP quad camera

The HONOR 10X Lite is a budget phone that comes with a punch-hole cutout and its power button is also a fingerprint sensor. It has an 8MP selfie camera paired with a 48MP quad-camera setup that also includes an 8MP super-wide angle camera, 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor.

Large storage + hefty battery

Under the hood, the
HONOR 10X Lite
 is powered by a Kirin 710A chipset and comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage which can be expanded up to 512GB via a microSD card. Its 5,000mAh comes with 22.5W SuperCharge and also a 2.5W OTG reverse charge feature. HONOR claims that it can charge the phone from 0% to 46% in just 30 minutes.

The HONOR 10X Lite is priced at €229.9 which is around RM1,117.68, but we should be expecting a lower price when it’s available in Malaysia.

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HONOR 20 launches in Malaysia, proves to be a proper camera phone and here’s why

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It’s not every day a phone comes around with impressive photography performance at an affordable price – the HONOR 20 however, is such a device. Launched just two weeks ago, the brand’s newest flagship is slapped with a very reasonable RM1,699 price tag; we’ve gotten our hands on the phone and have promptly put its cameras to the test.

Now, what you’re going to get with the HONOR 20 is a holistic photography experience – with its quad-camera setup, the phone excels in several areas quite spritely, and boasts 4-in-1 capabilities – 48MP AI Ultra Clarity mode, wide angle lens, depth assist lens and macro lens. To show you how well it performs, we give you a breakdown below:

48MP Main Camera

The HONOR 20 is equipped with a Sony IMX586 sensor
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 the latest and the greatest when it comes to smartphone photography; and part of the reason is that it’s made to snap at 48MP resolution.

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Measuring at a size of 1/2-inches, the HONOR 20 is essentially equipped with a sensor that can efficiently absorb light, leading to fantastic daytime photography.

AIS Super Night Mode photo

With an aperture of f/1.8
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 one of the lowest in a smartphone
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 the HONOR 20 performs exceptionally well in low-light situations as well. With AI Image Stabilization (AIS) Super Night Mode, night-time photography is a breeze, our snaps consistently produced sharp images with little to no noise.

You can further up the ante by switching to the 48MP AI Ultra Clarity mode. All you have to do is go to Settings, and select said mode.

The mode allows you to capture incredibly detailed photos that are so crisp, you can crop a photo without compromising on image quality. How? The 48MP AI Ultra Clarity mode utilises the HONOR 20’s Kirin 980 processor’s machine learning capabilities. We recommend using this in bright areas with stationary subjects as it requires a few seconds of holding the phone still for it to capture and combine multiple 48-mp frames to produce a photo of exceptional quality.

48MP AI Ultra Clarity Mode

16MP Super Wide-Angle Camera

Super Wide Angle photo

An underappreciated advancement in smartphone cameras is the super wide angle lens — the HONOR 20 packs a 16MP shooter that’s capable of covering up to 117-degrees field of view. It’s also supported by distortion correction to avoid subjects that come out warped out of shape. Very handy.

2MP Depth Assist Camera

We all want to be artsy; the quickest way to appear so
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 bokeh effect. What’s more artsy than a portrait image with fancy blur in the background, right? The HONOR 20’s 2MP lens with f/2.4 gives you the ability to do this, without the exaggerated bokeh effect you may find on some smartphones today.

Portrait shot

Our test subject here is none other than our very own Yvonne
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 notice that the background blur doesn’t eat up any part of Yvonne’s hair
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 which is a prime area many bokeh lenses tend to do.

2MP Macro Camera

To complete an impressive set of camera lenses on the HONOR 20 is the 2MP macro lens that’s effective at a range of 4cm. Despite her small stature, using Yvonne as the subject here would probably be a bad idea, so we turn to the next smallest critter in the park
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ants! (there were flowers too, but we reckoned ant photography would be more thrilling)

Macro shot

They may be tiny, but they’re mighty fast and mighty painful should they get on your skin
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 but we managed to snap a couple of macro pictures of these cuties and the results are fantastic. With the f/2.4 aperture, the lens does well to focus on the intended subject while keeping the background out of focus.

It’s safe to say that the HONOR 20 is more than capable of holding its own in the photography department
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 but being a flagship, it needs to perform elsewhere too; and it does, with its Kirin 980 AI chipset
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 couple that with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage, you’ve got yourself a proper phone.

It’s not a big phone, so you get a decent 3,750mAh battery that supports up to 22.5W HONOR SuperCharge that HONOR claims can juice up your device up to 50 percent in just half an hour. For just RM1,699, the HONOR 20 is a steal.

The phone is available in Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black and will be available to purchase soon! Visit HONOR’s Facebook page
here
 for updates. You can also visit
here
 for more information on the HONOR 20.

HONOR is currently offering up to RM300 immediate cashback for every purchase of the HONOR View20. Equipped with a dual camera set-up, 48MP lens and Kirin 980, the smartphone is available in two variants – 6GB + 128GB (RM1,999) and 8GB + 256GB (RM2,499); the former entitles you up to RM200 cashback while the latter entitles you up to a total of RM300 cashback. You can visit Hihonor.com/my or any of the stores listed
here
 to enjoy this offer!

This is an advertorial sponsored by HONOR.

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HONOR 20 Pro features the exclusive Graphene Cooling System for better gameplay

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The HONOR 20 Pro has been launched for quite some time, but it remains a formidable device with its technological advancements that enhances its overall gaming experience.

You may not know it, but the HONOR 20 Pro actually has a Graphene Cooling System that can help reduce the heat production to ensure a smoother performance. The new Graphene Cooling System improves heat dissipation efficiency by 27% and has higher heat conductivity compared to other materials.

Gaming on the HONOR 20 Pro is also better because it comes with Virtual 9.1 Surround Sound that offers richer sounds and more immersive experience. With a Kirin 980 chipset and a 4,000mAh battery, the phone can be rather long-lasting; plus, you can utilise HONOR SuperCharge technology that charges the phone up to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Furthermore, HONOR has also tested its flagship device with games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and results show the HONOR 20 devices achieving almost 60fps on average due to the GPU Turbo 3.0 that offers smoother performance.

The HONOR 20 Pro can be purchased at
hihonor.com/my
 for RM2,299 and it’s available in Phantom Blue and Phantom Black.

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HONOR 20 Pro’s new colour Icelandic Frost is now in Malaysia, available from September 21

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The HONOR 20 Pro’s latest colour variant, Icelandic Frost has finally touched down in Malaysia — making it the third colour option available for HONOR’s flagship device.

With the inspiration from Jokelsarlon Glacier Lagoon in Iceland, the new colour features a holographic design with pink hues that gives you that wintry vibe. While the Phantom Black and Phantom Blue are striking colours, the Icelandic Frost variant offers a softer appearance — a colour many female users will enjoy.

But the HONOR 20 Pro is not just attractive on the inside. It has a 6.26-inch FullView display paired with a powerful Kirin 980 chipset, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Furthermore, the phone comes with a quad camera setup consisting of a 48MP lens, a 16MP ultra-wide lens, an 8MP telephoto lens and a 2MP macro lens.

The Icelandic Frost HONOR 20 Pro will be available from tomorrow onwards at RM2,299 and can be purchased at HONOR Experience Stores. However, if you purchase the phone at their Sunway Pyramid Store that is opening on September 22, you’ll also get free gifts like the HONOR Monster Headphone II, the HONOR Body Fat Scale and the HONOR Band 5.

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HONOR 20 Pro gets a new colour named Icelandic Frost, coming to Malaysia soon

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The HONOR 20 Pro comes in Phantom Blue and Phantom Black, but during the IFA event recently, the company also revealed a new colour known as Icelandic Frost.

According to the company, the new colour is inspired by Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon in Iceland and it features a dynamic holographic design. This edition features pink hues of the Icelandic Frost while also offering a shiny finish, resulting in a beautiful pastel colour.

HONOR Malaysia also announced that this edition will be arriving in Malaysia soon, so for those who’ve yet to purchase the phone but is interested in it, you can consider the new beautiful colour of the HONOR 20 Pro.

Apart from its new colour, the HONOR 20 Pro has an AI quad-camera with an ultra-high ISO sensitivity of 204,800. It comes with a 48MP main camera, a 16MP super wide-angle camera, an 8MP telephoto camera and a 2MP macro camera.

To find out more about the HONOR 20 Pro, visit HONOR’s official
page
 and its Facebook
page
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HONOR 20 Pro looks set to arrive in Malaysia as HONOR teases DxOMark score on Facebook

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The HONOR 20 was launched back in May and was relatively well received – the flagship boasts proper set of lenses and had a beasty
Kiring
 980 chipset powering the device, all while costing an affordable sub-RM2,000 price tag.

A few months on, the Huawei-owned company teases the arrival of the highly-anticipated HONOR 20 in Malaysia with a post on Facebook bragging of the phone’s DxOMark of 111, nointly bested only by its cousin the Huawei P30 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G.

A couple of signs are pointing towards the post relating to the HONOR 20 Pro as
DxOMark
 lists the phone at 111, while on HONOR’s global website, the full product page also boasts its score rating.

Image credit: DxOMark

After being in limbo for a bit due to the trade ban, HONOR is now ready to push the device in Malaysia too, which is good to see. Considering how well-received its smaller brother was, we expect the HONOR 20 Pro to be quite a popular device too.

The phone is equipped with a 6.26-inch
FullView
 Display punch hole display, a 32MP selfie shooter, a quad camera setup (48MP main + 16MP super-wide-angle lens + 8MP telephoto + 2MP macro lens), a 4,000mAh battery, a
Kirin
 980 chipset, 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

With their official Facebook page now teasing the arrival of the phone, we reckon the phone to arrive some time end of this month, or early August.

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HONOR 20 Pro officially priced at RM2,299 and will be available this August 15

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HONOR Malaysia has just announced that the HONOR 20 Pro will be available for purchase This August 15 and will be priced at RM2,299.

The phone will be bundled with gifts worth up to RM500 as well as an extended one year warranty for your device.

The phone boasts a 6.26-inch FullView display, an Kirin 980 chipset, 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. At the back is a quad camera setup that has a DxOMark score of 111, second only to joint-top scorers Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10+ 5G. It’s 48MP main lens is made better with a wider aperture of f/1.4. It also boasts a maximum ISO of 204,800.

You can find out what we think about the phone in our review
here
. When you purchase the phone from HONOR experience stores, you are entitled to gifts like a Premium Luggage, HONOR Mini Bluetooth Speaker and a tripod selfie stick. Meanwhile, purchasing it online on Shopee or HONOR’s
web store
 will snag you an HONOR Band 3 and an HONOR FlyPods Lite.

On top of that, you can also look forward to a giveaway where you can win one HONOR 20 Pro for every 10,000 sale reminders made from Aug 9 until Aug 14.  Head over to HONOR’s official store on
Shopee
 to participate.

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HONOR 20 Pro Review: A complete and competent flagship priced competitively

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Not too long ago we took a look at the HONOR 20 flagship and we thought its decent specs and value-for-price proposition were the points that made the phone noteworthy – fast forward about two months and its upgraded sibling, the HONOR 20 Pro looks to be an even better value for money deal – we find out why.

Telling the two phones apart won’t be an easy task – they look identical from the front and have the same 6.26-inch FullView IPS LCD display. Like the HONOR 20, we found the display to be adequate, even if not Super AMOLED panel you’d find on its main competitor, the Xiaomi Mi 9.

The HONOR 20 Pro’s photography performance is its selling point – the phone scores an impressive DxOMark of 111, putting it in second spot behind joint-top scorers, the Huawei P30 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G – both at 112.

Helping the phone achieve that feat is its quad-camera setup – 48MP main + 16MP ultra wide + 2MP macro lens + 8MP telephoto. The main lens here is the hero – it’s bolstered with a wider aperture of f/1.4 (the regular HONOR 20 had an aperture of f/1.8); while the addition of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) helps reduce camera shakiness.

As you may notice, HONOR’s goal this time around is to improve night-time photography performance – a wider aperture allows more light into the lens, while a more stable camera means sharper night time shots.

But if that doesn’t quite cut it, the phone offers a maximum ISO of 204,800 – four times as much as what you’d typically find in a camera smartphone today. However, when practicality is in question, there aren’t a lot of situations that’ll warrant a six-digit ISO.

I tested it out at a very dark rooftop level somewhere in Malacca (withholding exact location for obvious reasons), and the phone would only go up to 52,000 ISO which did well to brighten the shot with minimal noise. I guess the only time you’d really need the full 204,800 is when you’re deep in a jungle somewhere
way
off-grid.

In keeping with the spirit of revamping the photography experience for the Pro variant is the introduction of an 8MP telephoto lens, which replaces the regular HONOR 20’s depth assist camera. You’re able to zoom up to 3 times optically, 5 times hybrid and 30 times digital – just like the Huawei P30. You can now probably see where the HONOR 20 Pro is positioned in Huawei and HONOR’s offerings. I’ll elaborate later.

Your remaining two lenses are the same 2MP macro lens and a 16MP super-wide angle lens – the latter comes in handy as all wide angle lenses do. The 2MP camera has an effective range of 4cm, so you’ll need to get real close to your subject – don’t try taking pictures of fire ants, trust me.

The phone comes with a host of nifty features such as AR lens, slow-mo, panorama, light painting, time lapse, super macro and more. The pro mode lacks the option to adjust the aperture which is weird considering users would want the f/1.4 aperture set anytime they want.

For all things vanity, the HONOR 20 Pro retains the same 32MP selfie shooter – it does well in broad daylight but struggles just a bit in low light situations. The beautify feature works like a charm – it does well to make me looks palatable, and the lens employs AI scene recognition too.

Under the hood is a Kirin 980 chipset – Huawei’s best – and it benchmarks not far off the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, Samsung’s Exynos 9820 and Apple’s A12 Bionic. Our unit comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The phone runs spritely, touches are responsive, regular scrolling is smooth – while gaming PUBG ran with no stutters with graphics set to HD with Ultra framerates and obligatory “buttery smooth” is in order here.

Another plus is that the phone stays relatively cool even after long hours gaming. Speaking of long gaming hours – the phone is equipped with a decently-sized 4,000mAh battery that’s more than adequate to last you an entire day with regular web browsing and occasional video consumption.

The phone supports 22.5W HONOR SuperCharge via USB C, and we were able to juice it up from 10% to around 80% in one hour or so, which is speedy. Like the HONOR 20, there is no 3.5mm port here but a Type-C headphone adapter will come in the box. Oh, and there’s no headphone jack, but a Type-C dongle does come in the box.

The phone ships with Android 9 layered on top with HONOR’s Magic UI 2.1. As typical of Magic UI, the design is on the practical side, so don’t expect flair. But hey, at least you get an app drawer here. Now I mentioned earlier about where the phone is positioned in the grand scheme of things – if it isn’t obvious already, this is placed between the regular HONOR 20 and the Huawei P30. It offers the power both these devices do, while boasting possibly better cameras than the Huawei. It also has a bigger battery than both phones and more storage space.

Verdict

At RM2,299 the HONOR 20 Pro is a value for money buy; but if you’re looking for something cheaper, the Xiaomi Mi 9 (RM1,999) would be a good choice with its Snapdragon 855 that’s more powerful, as well as a set of cameras that aren’t too far off the HONOR 20 Pro’s.

The HONOR 20 Pro offers nearly everything you’d want from a flagship for a fraction of what other mainstream names go for – It’s sturdy and performs spritely on all fronts too. Give this phone a go if you’re one for photography, and it offers great performance to boot. You’ll be able to get the Pro in two new colours – Phantom Black and Phantom Blue. The phone will officially go on sale on August 15 at
HONOR Experience Stores
,
Shopee
 as well as HONOR’s
online store
.

The Good

Flagship-level performance

Fantastic set of cameras

Great night time photography

Competitive pricing

Decent battery life

Responsive fingerprint sensor

The Not So Good

Mediocre display

Bulky size

Lack of expandable storage

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