Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition to go on sale 17 May noon in China

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We still haven’t got our chance to try out Meizu’s hero device yet, however the company certainly isn’t resting its laurels against other Chinese phone competitors and has announced that the Ubuntu version of the Meizu MX4 will go on sale today at noon time over at Meizu China’s website, the phone is priced at RMB1799 (RM1032) which is the same price as the MX4 Android version.

The MX4 is one of the first smartphones to come preloaded with Ubuntu’s smartphone OS and it is set to make a difference from Android with its advanced architecture based on PCs, while we are thankful to see that Meizu hasn’t loaded the phone up with its iOS inspired Flyme OS, Ubuntu’s user interface brings back memories of the early days of Android, albeit with more modern app icons and we can look forward to custom ROMs for current Android powered MX4s from the folks over at XDA-Developers soon.

If you are in China right now, you should probably keep tabs on
http://www.meizu.com/products/ubuntu.html
 as the company is set to sell the phone in a flash sale model as they’ve mentioned limited units in the poster. Let’s hope the folks at Meizu Malaysia will bring over the MX4 Ubuntu here in time to come.


Meizu opens up pre-orders for the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus with attractive gifts

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Meizu Malaysia has introduced its Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus smartphones which comes with a unique dual-screen feature to the Malaysian market today. The phones are available for pre-order starting from September 15 to 20 at Meizu Malaysia e-commerce partners like Lazada, 11street and Shopee.

As a refresher, the standard phone model comes equipped with a 5.2-inch FHD Super AMOLED screen and the Pro model comes with a 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED screen. The Helio P25 processor will be seen in the standard edition and a Helio X30 processor will be in the Plus model and the battery will be a 3500mAh for the Plus and 3000mAh for the standard model. As for RAM and storage, the standard model comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage and the Plus will come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Both versions will come with a 16MP front camera and 12MP dual rear camera.

The Pro 7 will be offered in three colour options, Red, Gold and Black and will retail for RM1,899 for the Pro 7 and RM2,799 for the Pro 7 Plus model. In addition to that, customers that pre-order the Pro 7 will get a Free Meizu Bluetooth earphones E51 worth RM299 and pre-orders on the Pro 7 Plus will get a Meizu Premium gift box and the same Bluetooth headphones totaling up to RM498.

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Meizu out to battle Xiaomi's Mi MIX with "something unexpected"

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The Xiaomi Mi MIX is still a fresh new device in many of our minds. Having launched late last month, Xiaomi’s concept phablet is possibly one of the most attractive and forward looking handsets this year, sporting a bezel-free display. Fellow Chinese manufacturer is gearing up for a 24th December event to launch “something unexpected”, and a Weibo user claims that the mysterious Meizu device will go head to head with Xiaomi’s Mi MIX.

According to tech blogger KJuma’s Weibo feed, he has uploaded a couple of phone renders alongside the 24th December Meizu launch date, hinting at a possible Mi MIX competitor. Although he did not mention it, based on the uploaded renders, the alleged Meizu handset sported a bezel-less screen as well. On top of that, or below the display in this case, there appears to be no chin at all unlike the Mi MIX.

In all fairness, these renders might just be an attempt to stir up some talk among those with the ordinary eye. First of all, the display appears to be unusually narrow for a smartphone, even if it is bezel-free. But having said that, shift your focus back to Meizu’s 24th December teaser, which tells us that these early renders might turn out to be at legitimate at the very least. Nevertheless, do take these rumors and renders with a huge grain of salt to avoid further disappointment. What do you think? Is Meizu capable of making a competing smartphone to Xiaomi’s Mi MIX?

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Meizu Pro 5 Mini will equipped with Helio X20

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Less than a couple of months after the Meizu Pro 5 makes its first announcement with a 5.7-inch screen and Samsung Exynos 7420 chipset, there are reports that the company is following it up with a new smartphone named Pro 5 Mini. This new smartphone will be equipped with the latest Mediatek processor – Heli X20 10-core SoC, which was announced back in May this year.

Besides that, the Meizu Pro 5 Mini has a 4.7-inch Full HD display, 32GB/64GB internal memory options and a metal build. In addition, it has a 21.1MP rear camera with dual tone LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera that can capture decent selfies. It also includes a fingerprint sensor embedded into the oval shaped physical home button. The device has a 3,050mAh battery with mTouch 2.0 technology for faster charging speeds.

The Meizu Pro 5 Mini is expected to be price at 2,799 Yuan (approx. RM1,900) for 32GB variant and 3,099 Yuan (approx. RM2,100) for 64GB.

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Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition unveiled

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Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, emphasized on convergence like Microsoft’s Continuum by launching its first tablet, the BQ Aquaris M10. Now we have a Chinese OEM, Meizu, who is helping Ubuntu to heighten its name in the smartphone OS competition.

For Ubuntu loyalists, enter the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition, which is the most powerful Ubuntu phone yet, based on its specs. Like its Android counterpart, the Pro 5 features a 5.7 inch 1080 AMOLED screen and a fingerprint sensor. The device sports a 21MP rear facing camera and a 5MP selfie shooter.

Underneath lies Samsung’s powerful Exynos 7420 SoC, the same processor powering the Galaxy Note 5, alongside 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. All of these supported by a 3,050mAh battery which is quick charge compatible via Meizu’s own mCharge technology. All in all, the Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition features the same specs to the likes of the Pro 5 running Android Lollipop.

Users might not be able to converge with the lack of an MHL output on the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition. However the device is said to be running Ubuntu’s latest code which can provide a traditional desktop experience. Maybe there’s a workaround to fulfill that convergence feature but that has yet to be known.

The Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition will be available for pre order when MWC commences next Monday. Ubuntu loyalists, what say you?

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Meizu Pro 6 Plus and M5 Note officially launches in Malaysia

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Meizu hasn’t been the most active smartphone brand in Malaysia, and its a great thing that the company has made a come back with two exciting new smartphones, namely the Pro 6 Plus and M5 Note, both come with flagship internals and a premium design, while having a really attractive price tag.

The Meizu Pro 6 Plus is one of the few smartphones in the world that uses the S7 Edge’s Exynos 8890 processor, while paired to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, it however doesn’t support storage expansion. Otherwise, the Pro 6 Plus is a rather attractive device, you get a Quad HD 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display, a 4-axis optical stabilized 12-megapixel f/2.0 main and 5-megapixel f/2.0 front cameras, and a 3,400mAh battery with support for fast charging.

On a side note, the Pro 6 Plus is also no slouch when it comes to audio as it supports a 32-bit/192KHz audio playback, the highest for any smartphones out there and will definitely appeal to audiophiles. The phone’s display features a 3D Press feature, which works similarly to 3D Touch on iPhones but merely shows you an app preview when pressing the app icon. Lastly, the Pro 6 Plus’ USB-C connector supports USB 3.1 data transfer speeds, making file transfers between your computer a lot faster than the rest of the competition.

The Meizu M5 Note is the company’s mid-range offering that features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 2.5D curved glass, the M5 Note uses a Mediatek P10 octa-core processor paired to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, it fortunately supports storage expansion using the second SIM slot. Meizu has also marketed this device with a long battery life as it has a 4000mAh battery under the hood, which also supports quick charging with its 18W charger, otherwise you also get to have a decent 13-megapixel f/2.2 main and 5-megapixel f/2.0 front camera.

Meizu has begin selling both the Pro 6 Plus and M5 Note in Malaysia, the phones will be distributed by Dynamics Distribution and is available at its retail networks, while you can also visit the Meizu Online Store at Lazada, 11Street and GEMFIVE. The Meizu Pro 6 Plus retails at RM1,999 and the M5 Note retails at RM849. In addition, Meizu is also reducing prices of its older models as below:

M5 – RM599

M3 Note – RM749

MX6 – RM1,299

For a list of Meizu’s local retailers, head on over to
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Meizu Pro 6 specs leaked

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Specs for Meizu’s flagship of the year, the Meizu Pro 6, has been leaked and judging from the leak, it seems that the Pro 6 is no joke in terms of performance.

For now, reports from China are indicating that the Meizu Pro 6 will be featuring Samsung’s own Exynos 8890 processor, the same processor that is powering the Galaxy S7. It will also come with 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM. The Meizu Pro 6’s 6GB of RAM would make it the second phone to sport a rather huge memory behind the Vivo Xplay 5. There also exist a lower end configuration as well and it will come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

Components aside, the Meizu Pro 6 is expected to come with a 1080p display with 3D/Force Touch technology, fast charging support, and Meizu’s own Flyme 6.0 operating system as well as a few other unique pieces of software.

While the Meizu Pro 6’s specifications looks good, you probably won’t be able to get your hands on it anytime soon as the phone won’t be released until the second half of 2016. In the meantime, Meizu is expected to announce its mid-range Meizu MX6 next month.

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Meizu Pro 6s announced with some minor upgrades

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Earlier this year, the Meizu Pro 6 was launched, making it the world’s first known smartphone with a deca-core processor. Like most Chinese OEM’s and their handset sequels, Meizu has reiterated the Pro 6, with a newer model as the year comes to a close. The Meizu Pro 6s has been announced, and the phone carries several improvements over its predecessor.

First things first, the Meizu Pro 6s sports a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display at Full HD 1080p resolution. The display has support for Meizu’s Apple rip off 3D Press technology. Underneath the hood, the phone retains the same deca core MediaTek Helio X25 processor clocked at 2.5 GHz seen in the Pro 6, plus 4GB of RAM and 64GB of non expandable storage. The Meizu Pro 6s features a 12MP rear camera with a Sony IMX386 image sensor, equipped with Axis OIS, with an aperture of f/2.0. On the front of the handset is the same 5MP selfie camera, also with f/2.0 aperture.

The previously launched Meizu Pro 6 packed a rather lacksture battery, more specifically a battery whose capacity did not match the phone’s processing power. This time, the Meizu Pro 6s carries a larger 3,060mAh battery compared to the 2,560 mAh battery in the Pro 6. Also seen on the handset is the same USB Type-C port at the bottom. Back to front panel of the device is the mTouch 2.1 fingerprint sensor, which can unlock in 0.2 seconds.

The Meizu Pro 6s will be available with a 2,699 CNY price tag, making it a tad cheaper than its predecessor’s 64GB storage model, but whether or not it is worth the upgrade remains to be seen. What do you think?

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Meizu Pro 7 launch event set for later this month

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It looks like Xiaomi isn’t the only manufacturer who will be taking the wraps off its latest handset on 26 July. Fellow Chinese smartphone maker Meizu will attempt to steal the limelight from Xiaomi with its upcoming flagship launch on the same date.

Meizu, whom we’ve never really heard of on a global scale, will be launching its Meizu Pro 7 flagship smartphone on the 26th of July at a press event. It will also be launched together with its Plus variant, which is rumored to feature higher end specs.

The Meizu Pro 7 is suggested to sport a 5.2-inch display at Full HD resolution while the Plus variant will go with a QHD 5.5-inch screen. Both phones are tipped to have a secondary screen, interestingly on the rear panel below the dual camera setup, unlike LG’s V series which feature a secondary ticker display above the main display. The other known smartphone with a secondary display is the Yotaphone, which has an E-Ink display covering the whole of its rear panel.

Other rumors indicate that the Meizu Pro 7 will be powered by a MediaTek Helio X30 or a Kirin 960 while the larger Meizu Pro 7 Plus is predicted to pack Samsung’s Exynos 8895 processor underneath the hood. Do however take these claims with a grain of salt as we approach the actual unveiling of the Meizu Pro 7 series.

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Meizu Pro 7 teased to be direct competitor of Xiaomi Mi 6

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Just yesterday, Meizu has brought the Meizu Pro 6 Plus and the M5 Note to Malaysian shores, citing the smartphone brand’s revival in the local market. Yesterday also saw Xiaomi announcing the launch event date for its upcoming Mi 6 flagship for April 19. It looks like Meizu has just the answer to its fellow smartphone maker’s upcoming handset.

Meizu isn’t the most popular smartphone brand in its home country when compared to the more superior Xiaomi. However, the former brand has always launched handsets which seem to go up against Xiaomi’s lineup of smartphones, and it seems that it won’t be any different this time round. According to GizmoChina, Meizu Vice President Li Nan has hinted at a smartphone launch later this month, and it is likely to be of the Meizu Pro 7. For reference, the Meizu Pro 6 was launched this month last year.

Rumors suggest that the Meizu Pro 7 will feature an impressive 4K resolution display measuring at 5.7-inches, along with an Always On Display technology. Meizu’s anti-Qualcomm history suggests that the Pro 7 will be sporting a MediaTek Helio X30 processor. Camera is tipped to be a 12MP Sony IMX362 sensor.

There isn’t a set date for the launch of the mysterious Meizu handset as teased by Li Nan, but it will likely launch shortly after Xiaomi unveils the Mi 6 series one week from now. Which phone do you think will come out on top?

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Meizu Pro 7 to be unveiled next month, featuring Edge display

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Meizu looks to refresh its Pro lineup next month, only months after its launch of the Meizu Pro 6. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has published a poster which indicates the launch date of the Meizu Pro 7 on the 13th of September, about three weeks from now. The poster also shows the tagline “Pro than Pro”, in typical quirky Chinese fashion, but with no sight of the phone itself, not even a slight peek or tease.

Not only that, an Antutu benchmark of the upcoming Meizu flagship has surfaced online. The Meizu Pro 7 is said to have went for a swim through the well known benchmarking app. The specs shown on Antutu indicates a QHD resolution display, which is said to use Samsung’s dual edge display, a Samsung Exynos 8890 chip underneath the hood with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, likely expandable via micro SD. The Pro 7’s rear and front cameras are at 12MP and 5MP respectively.

The dual-edge display of the Meizu Pro 7 has been widely rumored and speculated for a while now, and it won’t be much of a surprise with a Chinese manufacturer using Samsung’s components and displays for its handsets. The Meizu Pro 7 however, won’t be the first non-Samsung smartphone to adopt Samsung’s dual edge display technology. In fact, it will be the second known smartphone to boast Samsung’s curved display, after the 6GB RAM spec-ed Vivo XPlay5, which was launched earlier this year.

Featuring Samsung’s displays on its own handset can turn out to be a smart move for the likes of Meizu. For now, we shall wait out those three weeks to come. What do you think about the Meizu Pro 7 and its rumored specs so far?

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The Meizu Pro 7 will come with dual-cameras and dual-screens

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Meizu has revealed their long awaited Meizu Pro 7, a smartphone that has an additional screen on the back of the phone made to display things like notifications, weather, time, music and more. It can also be used to take selfies using the back camera as the screen will display the view of the camera.

This might sound like a gimmick to many, but for selfie lovers, you can finally use the dual back camera to take that perfect shot compared to using the front camera. The Pro 7 Plus will come equipped with a 5.7-inch QHD screen, 6GB of RAM, Helio P30 processor, and an option of either 64GB or 128GB storage. A 3500mAh battery will be powering the device. On the other hand, The Pro 7 will be using a slightly smaller 5.2-inch with FHD Super AMOLED display, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, an Helio P25 processor, and a smaller 3000mAH battery. Both phones will support Meizu’s mCharge technology for fast charging and the back there are two 12MP cameras and a 16MP front camera.

The Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus is expected to launch in Malaysia very soon. For more information on this device and other devices from Meizu, follow them on their official
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Meizu revolutionizes fast charging technology, 3,000mAh in a mere 20 minutes

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Fast charging technology eliminates the need to carry a power bank around everywhere you go. The technology is probably killing the sales of power banks, fast. Most mid range to high end Qualcomm powered smartphones support its own Quick Charge technology. There are also other known ones by manufacturers themselves such as OPPO’s Super VOOC charge and OnePlus’ Dash Charge tech which is said to be based on Super VOOC. It is Meizu’s first appaerance at Mobile World Congress and the company has made its presence known with its revolutionary charging technology.

You’ve probably heard of Super mCharge if you followed the rumors leading to this official announcement. Meizu’s Super mCharge juices up smartphones faster than ever – 3,000mAh in only a period of 20 minutes. The new fast charging technology is of high power at 55W. In comparison, Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 uses 18W of power. Meizu has managed to keep temperatures safe and low with Super mCharge, claiming its highest temperature to be only 39 degrees celsius.

Super mCharge uses an optimized charge pump technology which exports half of the voltage after transformation, yielding an impressive 98 percent efficiency. With that, Meizu has a specially designed data cable that can handle up to 160W of power. It has been indicated that the cable will cost three times more. The company has also made a new and safe battery which can bear more than four times the current and will have 80 percent capacity remaining after 800 cycles.

Meizu did not specify when will Super mCharge go official, but the new charging solution will probably be seen in Meizu’s own smartphones in the near future. What do you think?

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Meizu teams up with MediaTek for its own version of Face ID

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Apple has started shipping out its ultimate flagship smartphone, the iPhone X. The phone is “revolutionary” to a point where Apple is willing to forgo Touch ID that was equipped with every iPhone since the iPhone 5s. The iPhone X instead uses Face ID, Apple’s sophisticated and more secure security function via facial recognition. Meizu has announced that it is currently working with chipmaker MediaTek for facial recognition technology as well.

Facial recognition isn’t something that is new to the world of technology. Android smartphones have deployed that feature for a few years now, but it wasn’t accurate and secure by any means. Apple has brought up the standard quite significantly when it introduced Face ID with the iPhone X.

Meizu’s head of global marketing, Ard Boudeling has announced on Twitter that the company will be working with MediaTek to create the best facial recognition technology on smartphones. Meizu’s next flagship will likely be the first to feature the technology given its partnership with chipmaker MediaTek and its long standing loyalty to the company’s mobile chips.

Samsung on the other hand has implemented iris scanning technology for the Galaxy Note 8, but still retained its fingerprint sensor as an alternative means for security. Although facial recognition and iris scanning are arguably more secure than fingerprint, which one would you prefer?

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Meizu to launch phone boasting fast charging tech

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Meizu has released a teaser image regarding its upcoming handset which is set for an unveiling a day after Valentine’s Day, February 15th, less than a week from now. The teaser image was uploaded along with a post on Meizu’s official Weibo account, consisting of a 3:00pm local launch time as well in Beijing, China.

According to the image, Meizu seems to emphasize on the phone’s fast charging technology, which could be something revolutionary in the company’s eyes. GizmoChina reports that given the overwhelming leaks surrounding the Meizu M5S, it is likel that the handset will see the light of day this coming February 15th. Although fast charging seems to be the highlight, rumors suggest that the Meizu M5S will feature the Chinese manufacturer’s existing mCharge technology.

Other specs for the mid range device include a 5.2-inch display, a MediaTek MT6753 chipset, memory configurations of 2GB, 3GB and even 4GB of onboard RAM. Storage options are offered with the RAM configs respectively at 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. The phone is rumored to sport a 13MP/5MP pair of rear and front cameras, and it will pack a 2,930mAh battery. We’re down to 6 days before the mysterious Meizu device launches, so keep your eyes peeled!

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Meizu unveils the budget M3 Note packing a fingerprint sensor

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Meizu, a Chinese OEM although known for its copycat designs, has manage to turn some heads in the consumer market, mostly due to the affordable prices of its smartphones. The company has unveiled a successor to the M2 Note, refreshing the annual Note lineup. Introducing the M3 Note, adopting what seems to be a trend among affordable and mid range smartphones nowadays.

The trend, if not notable enough, includes premium material body and the almost mandatory fingerprint sensor. First of all, the M3 Note features a 6000 series aluminium unibody, with a 2.5D glass for its display, which is a 5.5-inch 1080p display. Underneath the hood is an octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor packing Cortex-A53 cores, 2GB or 3GB of RAM with 16GB and 32GB expandable storage options respectively. On board the M3 Note is Android 5.1 Lollipop which can prove to be a drawback in 2016.

The M3 Note sports a 13MP rear facing camera equipped with PDAF auto-focus, a common sight among Chinese handsets, and a 5MP selfie shooter. The fingerprint sensor is embedded in the home button, instead of the more likeable rear placement. All of these are powered by a huge 4,100mAh battery. The 2GB RAM variant comes priced at CNY 799 (RM480.60) and the 3GB RAM model at CNY 999 (RM600.91) and will be set to be sold in the Chinese market on the 11th of this month. We should be expecting the handset to arrive at Malaysian shores some time soon. Till then, stay tuned!

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Meizu Unveils The Meizu M1 Note with Fingerprint Sensor

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Few days ago, Meizu has announced two big events scheduled for June, which the company is expected to unveil the MX5 and probably the Meizu M1 Note 2 FHD edition. According to reports from GizmoChina, new rumours have surfaced and we have more details about the MX5.

The Meizu MX5 is expected to feature a fingerprint scanner similar to the Meizu M1 Note 2. In addition, the body of the MX5 will be made out of metal instead of plastic used in the earlier generation. Given that most flagships are moving forward to this direction, it definitely doesn’t come as a surprise.

On the other hand the M1 Note 2 FHD edition’s overall design and aesthetics are expected to be the same as the original M1 Note including its hardware internals, such as the MediaTek MT6752 processor and 2GB RAM. The M1 Note 2 FHD is expected to release on June 2 while the MX5 is expected to be announced at a separate event on June 30. We are just a few weeks away from the coming month and it sure is an exciting period for the smartphone industry


Meizu will travel to Barcelona for its first ever MWC appearance

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Meizu wasn’t particularly outstanding recently, neither was it any silent. The presence of the Chinese manufacturer in a global perspective has only gone as far as lurking in the shadows while it continues to excel in sales back in mainland China. Regardless, Meizu might or might not surprise you with its good news – its first ever trip to Mobile World Congress.

For the first time in history, Meizu will be strutting its stuff at Barcelona for MWC 2017, which begins next week. Meizu’s decision for its MWC attendance will likely bear fruit, as the company finally opens its doors to faces worldwide. Showcasing its products at MWC is definitely a good start, not to mention a huge step forward for Meizu. The company also has an demo event set for February 28 at 10am local time. The aim of the event is to “show how people can get more out of the modern, fast-paced lifestyle”. Chances are that we will be seeing one of Meizu’s more recent and impressive devices.

Fellow Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi’s absence at this year’s MWC will also allow more breathing space for Meizu, and possibly a chance for the latter company to get a taste of what limelight feels like, though the main attention will be upon the bigger players such as LG, Huawei and Sony. What do you think?

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Meizu Zero did not reach its crowdfunding goals and was never set for mass production

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Meizu Zero, the world’s supposedly first hole-less phone has become nothing but a dream as it fails to reach its crowdfunding target on Indiegogo.

When it was first released by Meizu, the Meizu Zero seemed revolutionary with its non-porous design where there are no ports, no holes, no buttons. However, it seemed like the society is not really interested in this advanced concept of a phone yet as its goal of $100,000 was not reached. It barely reached half its goal as by the deadline only $45,998 was raised, causing the device to become a failed project.

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However, this is not a huge issue to the company as GizChina reported that Meizu CEO, Huang Zhang never planned to mass produce the Meizu Zero. According to Huang Zhang, “The non-porous mobile phone is only a pre-research project of the development department.”

Maybe the world just isn’t ready for such a fancy phone yet, but this idea will probably be revisited soon in the future.

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Mercedes-Benz has reworked their customer service to better serve its users and fans

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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has renewed their focus on customer journey by delivering the best in customer care by placing the customers at the center of all activities. They are starting off with their customer service, where they will be committed to the market with the necessary presence, coverage and capacity to give the best care to Mercedes-Benz customers and fans.

To start off, Customer Service maintenance package will be changed by offering Compact Maintenance and Agility Compact packages for the first four years of ownership, and the StarCare Maintenance Package will take over for the fifth, sixth and seventh year of ownership. These packages can be customed tailored for a set list of wear and tear parts for customers with vehicles that are outside the warranty period.

In addition to that, the company is proud to announce that the Mechatronic 13 class of 2018 has graduated, with a total of 827 trainees heading over to service centres soon after. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has also launched the new and upgraded NZ Wheels Klang Autohaus, Auto Commerz Service Centre and Hap Seng Start Puchong South Autohaus. By adding Seng Star Puchong South Autohaus under their belt, the total network coverage of Mercedes-Benz starts at 34 Autohouses, the largest premium network coverage in Malaysia.

They also added that they will be enhancing the service standard of finance and insurance products, for example, car loan decisions as MBSM will now be undertaken in seconds thanks to their newly automated underwriting processor for load applications. MBSM has received a credit rating for AAA by the independent credit rating agency RAM and its first issue of RM250 million of the bond program by local investors.

The company will be hard at work to further improve all their services with the target to be the best premium automotive manufacturer in Malaysia. Expect more exciting things in the coming future.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces the AMG S 63 Coupe and S 450 L

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Mercedes-Benz recently introduced the complete S-Class family of cars with a focus on the S 63 Coupe and the S 450 L offering both performance and luxury in one package.

Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe

The S 63 Coupe comes with an AMG Panamericana radiator grille with a V-shaped cooling air intake which follows the lines of the headlamp housing and subdivided by chromed vertical struts. The side skirts come with three-dimensional inlays in high-sheen chrome to give the Coupe a lower-slung look and generate more tension in the flanks. The new addition to the S 63 Coupe is the OLED rear lamps, a new light design produced by the company.

The car is powered by the AMD 4.0-litre V8 Biturbo engine which is rated at 450Kw. Its peak torque is 900Nm which is a new maximum in the industry. It has an acceleration speed of 0 to 100km/h in just 4.2 seconds and a limited top speed of 250km/h and 300km/h with the AMG Driver’s Package.

Even if the Coupe has the speed to show of it, Mercedes made the effort to include comfort thanks to the AMG RIDE CONTROL+ suspension with adaptive damping adjustment. Users can choose between Comfort, Sports and Sports Plus. Rebound and compression are independent of each other which optimises the adaptation to the driving status and quality of the road. The sensitivity of the steering is also changed based on the mode selected or personalize it via Individual mode.

The S 63 Coupe will cost RM1,461,605.60 and is available in an exclusive Yellow Night Edition.

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The new S-Class enters the market with new features like Intelligent Drive which is the first step to autonomous driving. Active Distance Control DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist provide comfort and support for the driver to keep a safe distance and steer. Speed is adjusted automatically when coming toward a bend, junction or roundabouts. The Multibeam LED headlamps allows for quick and precise adjustments of the headlamps based on traffic conditions.

The car comes with two new high-resolution displays with a screen diagonal of 12.3-inches which bends into a wide-screen cockpit. It consists of virtual instruments in the direct field of vision of the driver as well as a central display above the centre console. There are touch-sensitive control buttons on the steering wheel and they can be interacted using swiping motions. If you prefer to put your attention on the road at all times, the LINGUATRONIC voice control will allow you to control the certain expects of the car like the air conditioning, seat heating, interior lighting and more. It supports up to 450 individual voice commands.

The S 450 L AMD Line comes with the Comprehensive Motor Insurance coverage which includes towing, onsite repairs, one-for-one vehicle replacement, windscreen coverage and fast claims up to RM30,000 immediate approval. The car will cost RM699,888 and RM705,88 for the designo paint option.

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Mercedes-Benz is rebranding their Electric Mobility to Electric Intelligence(EQ)

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With the successful launch and great response of the Mercedes-Benz S400H flagship limousine and the E300 Bluetec hybrid, the company has now expanded their line up of plugin hybrids to the Mercedes-Benz C350e and the E350e hybrid vehicles. Now, with the introduction of the EQ brand, this brings about a redesign of the C350e and E350e as EQ Power products.

EQ Power will pave the way for a range of pure electric vehicles which has been shown during the Paris Motor Show 2016 as concept cars. Following the launch of Mercedes-Benz branded charging stations in Bangsa Shopping Center, the company has reaffirmed its commitment of EEV initiatives in Malaysia with new charging stations in Sunway Pyramid, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Desa Park City. Other locations will be announced at a later time, all these charging stations will be rebranded as EQ facilities.

As an added value for EQ vehicles owners, Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia is introducing an EQ Agility Care package that offers a tenure of over three to five years. Customers will enjoy scheduled vehicle maintenance and service along with an EQ Power charging wallbox packaged with their EQ Power C350e and E350e over the same period, offering greater convenience to its customers.

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Mercedes-Benz launches another locally assembled hybrid vehicle in Malaysia

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Mercedes-Benz, a familiar name when it comes to luxury cars, was the first to launch locally produced hybrid cars in Malaysia with the S 400 in 2014, and they did not stop there. Today, they have just launched another locally assembled hybrid model – the C 350 e, a luxury hybrid model part of Mercedez-Benz C series.

The C 350 e is Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s first model to feature plug-in hybrid technology, which combines a combustion engine with an electric drive and yet can be recharged using an external electric power source. Its electrical energy storage unit is a high-voltage lithium-ion battery with a total capacity of 6.2kWh, can be water-cooled and mounted on a sheet steel housing underneath the rear axle in order to maximise crash safety, driving dynamics and boot space.

The battery can also be recharged in around 1 hour 45 minutes on a 230V, 16A, 3.7kW single phase wallbox, thanks to the C 350 e intelligent on-board charging system. Alternatively, the battery can also be charged using a standard domestic socket that might take approximately 2 hours.

Another unique feature of the Mercedes-Benz C 350 e is in its hybrid drive concept. For the first time, a hybrid is made with an efficient four-cylinder petrol engine. At just under 2 litres, this car produces 211 hp with a maximum torque of 350 Nm. On top of that, the electric motor of the vehicle has an output of up to 60kW and delivers torque of 340Nm, hence together with the petrol engine, the C 350 e has the ability to output a total of 279hp with a torque of 600Nm.

Do not be fooled into thinking that the Mercedes-Benz C 350 e is like any normal hybrid. This 7-speed vehicle has the dynamic performance of a nimble sports car that combines ride comfort of a premium saloon with fuel consuption and environmental compatibility of a small hybrid car.

The C 350 e offers all the characteristics of a state-of-the-art hybrid vehicle. It features a silent start that runs in electric mode, a boost output from the electric motor for rapid acceleration, and energy recuperation during braking and cruising. However, this car has a new feature which is the haptic accelerator pedal, which helps to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions by letting you know when you’ve reached a point of resistance where the maximum electric performance is being delivered, and have begun to use the combustion engine.

Other than selecting a transmission program, there are also four other operating modes of the C 350 e: a hybrid mode, an all-electric mode, an e-save mode which allows electric driving and boost function to a limited extent, and a charge mode that allows the battery to be recharged while driving using the combustion engine.

The Mercedes-Benz C 350 e will be available for the price of RM 289,888 OTR.

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Mercedes-Benz shows off the Concept EQ with a range of impressive features

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Mercedes-Benz has recently introduced their range of electric cars under the EQ brand and today, they introduced the Concept EQ car which displays the future technology that the company will be integrating into their upcoming EQ cars. During the event, they showed case some very impressive technology that will change the way we interact with our vehicles.

Externally, the car looks like something out of a sci-fi movie, with a sleek and minimal look. From its black bonnet across the windscreen to the dark-tinted panoramic roof. The car does not even have door handles, users will simply need to touch a sensor on the panel between the doors which will pop the doors out and easily give you space to open it with ease.

The minimal design also extends to the side mirror, or in this case the lack of it. Instead of a conventional mirror, Mercedes-Benz has opted for cameras which will give you a wider view of the sides.

The interior looks like the bridge of the Enterprise, as it comes with a widescreen display that almost extends to the passenger side. The driver can interact with the screen using either the touch controls on the spokes of the steering wheel which can be swiped or clicked on to confirm their selection. The 24-inch wide-screen display shows information like speed, range, driving data or navigation and map details. However, all these information will not obstruct the driver as the extra content that is not related to the car will be position towards the passenger side.

The concept car is also illuminated with LED optical fibre in electric blue on the headlights and back which will turn to red when moving to act as a break light. When the driver enters the car, LED lights in the interior will light up depending on the mood which will slowly dim and activate the wide-screen display.

Milage is very impressive on this car as it provides 500km on just a single charge with a total output of 300kW and a maximum torque of up to 700Nm. This allows the car to accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h in just under five seconds. The car can be charged up at home by induction or wall box for fast charging, but the company has energy storage units which will store surplus solar power in the energy storage unit, giving you a greener alternative to charging the car.

Just like every other concept car, don’t expect to see this vehicle cruising the roads of KL, it is a way for companies to show the future tech that will be in their other products and from what we have seen, we are pretty excited to see where the company will take this.

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How to pick the right mesh WiFi router for your home

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Picking up a new mesh WiFi router can be a tough job, especially when there isn’t really a standard guide on how to pick the right one and there’s way too many models out there claiming to solve your home WiFi problems. Don’t worry, you have come to the right place as we will walk you through on how to setup and pick the right mesh router for your home.

Step #1 – Understanding your Home WiFi Coverage

Start by identifying the area where your devices aren’t getting your intended Internet connection speed by performing a speed test, you can do so by using Speedtest.net or download it on to your smartphone. This action will allow you to understand where you need to ultimately place your slave mesh nodes and how many nodes you will require around your home for a good WiFi experience.

Make sure your do not have your nodes placed across thick walls or in a closed room as it will affect the transmission performance between the main and slave mesh node, you should plan to have your slave node placed at an area with as little obstructions as possible as it needs to serve dead spots and maintain a good connection to the main node.

If you have a multi-storey home, it is recommended that you have at least one node serving every floor.

Step #2 – Understanding the Number of Connected Devices and User Activities

Good job on understanding your home a little better for better WiFi! Now, its time to find out how many devices will be connected to your WiFi network, and most importantly, you also need to know what activities they are doing.

Entry-level mesh routers with throughput bandwidth of 1300Mbps (usually seen as AC1300), 256MB RAM and dual-core processors should have no issues handling less than 30 connected devices that does normal web browsing and YouTube streaming.

However, if most of your devices are doing things such as 4K video streaming, online gaming or video conferencing at the same time, you will require a more powerful mesh router with more bandwidth, RAM and processing power.

Step #3 – Start Shopping for the right Mesh Router

Now that you have understood the fundamentals of setting up a mesh WiFi router, its time to shop for the right mesh router to serve your home. As for this, we highly recommend TP-Link’s Deco series as they have a comprehensive range of models catered for different home sizes, the Deco series also has a straightforward setup process that even a novice can easily set up, here are the list of models and what we’d recommend them for:-

Deco M5 (AC1300) – For condominiums to mid-sized homes, suitable for casual browsing and video streaming activities for less than 50 connected devices, recommended for internet connection speed of up to 500Mbps.

Click
here
 to purchase the Deco M5.

Deco M9 Plus (AC2200) – For homes that have serious issues with thick walls, dead spots and surrounded by too many neighboring WiFi access points, suitable for Internet connection speeds of up to 800Mbps and activities such as heavy downloading and 4K video streaming.

Click
here
 to purchase the Deco M9 Plus

Deco X20 (AX1800) – For large homes with devices that can take advantage of WiFi 6 speeds to reach Internet connection speeds of up to 1Gbps, the Deco X20 also features WPA3 authentication which will further protect your wireless network from potential hacks, it has no issues handling multiple devices that does light-mid weight network activities simultaneously such as 4K video streaming, video conferencing and gaming.

Click
here
 to purchase the Deco X20.

Deco X60 (AX3000) – For large homes that require super fast data transmission speeds even in the most challenging WiFi environments, with a combined 3Gbps of bandwidth throughput, the X60 is able to handle heavy network traffic on your home network if several of your devices do a lot of file transfers, online gaming and 4K video streaming simultaneously.

Click
here
 to purchase the Deco X60.

This post is sponsored by TP-Link Malaysia.

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MeshMinds 2.0 combines art and technology to increase environmental awareness

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The MeshMinds Foundation is back with MeshMinds 2.0: ArtxTechforGood, an exhibition that focuses on bringing positive social is currently being organised at the ArtScience Museum in Singapore. By intertwining technology and art, the exhibition showcases various projects that promotes social responsibility through art, VR and AR.

The not-for-profit organisation organised the exhibition in which there are eight Singapore artists who contributed their artworks which revolved around Goal 11-15 out of UN Sustainable Development’s 17 goals. These goals are mainly about sustainability in communities and cities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water and also life on land.

With AR/VR games and experience, the exhibition aims to bring a more immersive experience to the audience to increase their interest and understanding in each artwork found in the exhibition. Many of these artists created their artworks through the use of the new iPad Pro and also the Procreate app, while the artworks were transformed into augmented realities with the help of Apple’s ARKit and also Spark AR Studio.

One of the projects that included Apple’s ARKit is called Our Ocean Life, created by Warrior9 VR. The team previously won an award for their project named Ocean We Make, and so the team continues to use their talents to bring awareness to marine life and pollution with Our Ocean Life, an AR experience that brings audience to life beneath the waves so that they can actually be involved in the process and gain better understanding on the harm of plastic pollution towards marine life.

Apart from that, the exhibition that will be ongoing from 7 March to 17 March will include an Apple syllabus called Everyone Can Create that was launched about a year ago. The syllabus aims to help the participants to better themselves in terms of idea development and communication. Everyone Can Create is available on each weekend, whereby participants can learn to use the iPad to improve themselves in their artwork whether it is drawing, music, video or even photography.

MeshMinds 2.0 is open to public and its admission is free. The same goes to Everyone Can Create sessions, though registration will be required to ensure a secure slot.

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Messenger allows you to build a Spotify playlist with your friends

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Spotify has collaborated with Facebook to launch a new feature in the Messaging app that will allow users to create a shared playlist and allow them to share it with other friends to listen or add new songs. This is an updated feature from the extension they added last year.

Both companies want to promote collaborations among their users as prior to this, users can only share songs to one another without any extra features. They also mention that friends that you share these playlists with do not need to be subscribers to Spotify, as Messenger will allow these users to add songs using the messenger app. Spotify said that this feature will be perfect for those of you going on a road trip and would want to collaborate and build a playlist for that trip. To activate this feature, users would need to tap the + icon in Messenger, select Spotify, and simply start adding songs.

Currently, this feature is only made available outside of Malaysia, but seeing as we love to take trips and vacations, let’s hope that both the companies realise this and bring this feature to us soon

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Messenger is slowing becoming a gaming platform

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Facebook is back yet again with an update to the Messenger app. Previously we have seen that Facebook has implemented chatbots, payments and now games. The company just announced that they want to extend the reach of Instant Games to more users around the world which they announced at F8 recently. This is not new as games were previously implemented into Messenger over the years.

This would mean that we should expect to see turn-based games, leaderboards, tournaments and depending on the game, a game bot will pop up to either cheer you on or notify you about options. Some of the first games that were made available on the app were Zynga’s Words With friends which are turn-by-turn embeds and Blackstrom’s EverWing which uses a game bot.

This is just two of the 50 games that Facebook is planning to add to the app, comparing to the 17 games that were unveiled a few months back. With all these new features coming to Messenger in a short period of time, one might ask, what direction is Facebook taking with their instant messaging app and would every user utilize all the functions that are available on the app, or perhaps more users will move over to Messenger Lite which does not include all these additional features.

Source:
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Messenger Lite is a stripped down Facebook Messenger

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Facebook’s David Marcus has just announced Messenger Lite. a lightweight version of Messenger which won’t take a toll on the memory of entry level and older devices. Facebook’s mobile apps have always been known as memory hoggers and battery drainers. Not only that, the Facebook app itself tends to take up a ton of storage, hence the introduction of Messenger Lite, for a less heavy user experience.

Marcus has specified that this basic version of Messenger is for older Android devices and for devices with lesser storage space. Messenger Lite is also targeted at phones with lower performing chipsets, and also for users with lower internet speeds. Marcus has stated that the initial rollout for Messenger Lite will be headed to Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Tunisia and Venezuela. The app will expand further to other markets after the initial launch phase.

In June 2015, Facebook launched the Facebook Lite app, catered for similar purposes as Messenger Lite. Facebook users began resorting to Messenger after Facebook made the app download mandatory in order to text on Facebook. Messenger Lite is currently available for download at the Play Store if you happen to be under one of the five selected regions for the initial launch. Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

Source:
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Messenger now allows peer-to-peer payments

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Looks like Facebook has beat Whatsapp to the punch by releasing a person-to-person payment system in Messenger. Recently, news surfaced that Whatsapp is hiring people in India to build and develop a payment system where you can pay your friends through the app. Whatsapp was planning to only release it in India as based on their stats, India has the largest amount of Whatsapp users.

How this works, you would need to create a group conversation with your friends, and someone from the group could initiate a request to ask the group members to pay a certain amount, due to a certain reason. The app can then track who has paid and who has not, and can give you an update on the payment status of the entire group. The app will also allow the person requesting for payment, to select individual members of the group chat for the payment and not only the entire group.

This new tool from Messenger is not the first of its kind, as WeChat has already implemented this feature awhile back. But perhaps, this is a testing environment for it to be ported over to Whatsapp as Facebook owns Whatsapp, and it would make the development of this feature on Whatsapp smoother. This feature is only available in US but let’s hope it releases worldwide as this would make organizing surprise birthday parties so much easier.

Source:
Forbes

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Messenger now features Spotify integration

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A while after the Messenger app was introduced, Facebook made it mandatory for its users to install the app on their devices if they intend to chat with their Facebook friends. At that time, many users complained of having to install a separate app just for messaging on Facebook. Fast forward till today, with the existence of Messenger Lite, there are probably little to no complains regarding the polished version of Messenger since it was first launched. In addition to Messenger’s extensions, Facebook and Spotify have teamed up to allow the latter app to be integrated to Messenger.

Spotify integration means that users can now listen to Spotify music without leaving the Messenger app. Tapping on the Spotify extension will bring up a mini Spotify overlay window, allowing you to search for your music on Spotify before heading back to Messenger. On top of that, you will also be able to share songs from Spotify to your friends on Messenger without having to leave the app. Upon sharing a song, your friend on Messenger will receive a 30 second preview of that particular song. The recipient has to have the Spotify app in order to listen to the song in full.

This new extension in the Messenger app brings a more seamless integration with Spotify, and will definitely benefit app users and music lovers alike. What do you think of Spotify integration in Messenger?

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Messenger now lets you notify @everyone in a group chat

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If you have been actively using group chats in Facebook Messenger, you’ll be happy to know that you can alert everyone in the group, even if they have muted the conversation, with the @everyone command, which you will appreciate if you mainly use the group chat to connect with your co-workers and want to get them to respond.

In addition, you are also getting a /silent command where messages will be sent quietly to all recipients without informing them, which is useful for late night messages if you are afraid of disturbing someone; a /pay shortcut will also be made available to users in the US for sending and receiving money in the coming weeks.

For iOS users, a /gif function on Messenger will now let you quickly search for animated gifs to be included in the chat, you will also get /shrug and /tableflip command that will output emoticons  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ and (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ respectively.

Now, use these commands well and ensure you aren’t a nuisance in a chat group.

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Meta is reportedly working on a smartwatch that comes with a camera

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Facebook Inc. recently rebranded itself as
Meta

– the name takes inspiration from the term ‘metaverse’ to reflect the brand’s focus on offering virtual and augmented reality products as a networking tool.

These items include the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset, and a pair of Ray-Ban smart glasses. Now,
reports
 are suggesting that Meta has a smartwatch up its sleeves as well.

The upcoming wearable will be called Milan and although existing leaked renders show the product sporting a familiar smartwatch design, we notice a camera lens and module housed along the bottom of the watch face.

The mostly likely use case scenario for the camera would be for video calls – however, we reckon it could be used for unlocking your device too.

We’re not sure how the product plays a role in creating a metaverse ecosystem – unfortunately,  t
here’s not enough info available right now for us to dissect; but do watch this space as we bring you more more developments in due time.

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MGSV: The Phantom Pain PC Requirements

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Konami finally revealed Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’s PC system requirements that will actually give everyone a shock because the company push the game release ahead. Players will require at least an Intel Core i5-4460 with 4GB of RAM, a 64-bit operating system and a DirectX 11 GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650. Besides that, you require at least Windows 7 64-bit for the operating system, 28 GB available space.

The recommend specifications will require at least Intel Core i7-4790 or better with 8 GB of RAM. In addition, the graphic card must be at least NVIDIA GTX 760 or above to achieve on High settings. The company also state the PC edition of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will be released simultaneously along with other editions of the stealth/action sequel.

Apart from that, this game will be Hideo Kojima’s final instalment in the series is now already available for pre-purchase on Steam which includes a few bonuses, including a copy of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, a couple of bits of DLC, and a “collector’s videos.” The price of the game is RM 230 and we feel the price is just nice because they included Ground Zeroes in the game.

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Mi 10T Series: Malaysia launch on October 6 confirmed

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The Mi 10T series is going to be launched globally on September 30, but it will soon reach Malaysia in less than a week after the global launch.

Mi 10T Series: Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, Mi 10T Lite

The Mi 10T series is expected to have three models — the Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T Lite. Based on previous rumours, the Mi 10T Pro should be featuring a 144Hz display paired with a 108MP camera like the
Mi 10
 while the Mi 10T will replace that with a 64MP sensor instead. As for the Mi 10T Lite, it may have similar cameras as the Mi 10T, but it’ll be getting the Snapdragon 750G chipset and be priced under €300(RM1,459.89).

Price expected to start from €299

On the other hand, the vanilla and the pro variants will be sporting the Snapdraong 865 chipset — the MI10T is expected to start at the price of €499(RM2,428.28) while the higher model will start at €599(RM2,914.90). All three models will ship with MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

For more information, check out Xiaomi Malaysia’s
Facebook page.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T series: Full specs leaked two days before launch

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Xiaomi is about to launch the Mi 10T series in less than a week, but thanks to a Twitter tipster named
Sudhanshu Ambhore
, the specs of both phones have been fully leaked.

Mi 10T series differs slightly as compared to the Mi 10 series

Image credit: Sudhanshu Ambhore

The Mi 10T series resembles the
Mi 10 series
, but there are a few distinctive features. For example, the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will use LCD panels and support 144Hz display, even though they also have similar 6.67-inch displays. Another difference is the fingerprint sensor — the Mi 10T series uses the side-mounted fingerprint scanner instead of the under-screen sensor.

Mi 10T Pro has a 108MP lens, Mi 10T only comes with a 64MP camera

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Another downgrade you’ll find with the Mi 10T is its cameras. The Mi 10T will have a 64MP lens paired with a 13MP ultra wide lens and a 5MP macro lens, while the pro variant has a 108MP camera like the Mi 10 Pro. The front camera remains the same — a 20MP shooter.

Slower charging, bigger battery

The new Xiaomi phones will come with a 5,000mAh battery each. Despite that, Xiaomi downgraded the charging speed to 33W, so the Mi 10T series is still inferior to their predecessors in this aspect. That being said, both devices are powered by a Snapdragon 865 chipset, 5G support and comes with 8GB RAM. The Mi 10T only has a single 128GB storage configuration whereas the pro model has up to 256GB storage.

According to
Android Authority
, the Mi 10T Pro is said to be priced from €699 (RM3,398.59) which is more affordable than the current Mi 10. The official price will be revealed in two days’ time, and we should be expecting its
Malaysian pricing
 next week during its launch.

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Mi 11 Pro will launch with faster charging and better cameras

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Xiaomi recently launched the
Mi 11
 as the first phone to come with the Snapdragon 888 chipset, but reports are now suggesting that the Mi 11 Pro is on its way.

Mi 11 Pro to launch after Lunar New Year

If we look at the Mi 10 series, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro were launched in February this year. According to tipster
Digital Chat Station
, the Mi 11 Pro will follow the trend and launch in February next year, and it’s likely to debut after Lunar New Year.

Pro model will get the Mi 11’s display

The Mi 11 Pro is expected to sport a similar display as the Mi 11. This means that it’ll come with a 6.81-inch AMOLED panel that supports 120Hz refresh rate. It’ll also be protected by the Corning Gorilla Victus and will likely have the same punch hole cutout on the top left.

Cameras and charging will be upgraded

We also expect the device to support up to 12GB RAM, but perhaps Xiaomi will offer up to 512GB of storage — the Mi 11 only offers up to 256GB of storage. Camera-wise, we’re expecting the same 108MP lens, but Xiaomi may add an additional lens or upgrade the existing ones on the Mi 11 for the pro model. Perhaps the company will include a dual-selfie lens instead of a single 20MP lens too.

Reports also suggest that the Mi 11 Pro will come with faster charging, so be prepared for something better than the Mi 11’s 55W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

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Mi 11: First Xiaomi phone to use the latest Snapdragon 875 chip

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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 chipset will be arriving by the end of this year and one phone that has already confirmed to feature it is the Mi 11, the upcoming device from Xiaomi’s flagship series.

First Chinese phone to sport the Snapdragon 875 chipset

The Mi 11 will be the first device to be equipped with the new processor among Chinese brands. According to
GizChina
, Samsung has decided to bring forward the announcement of its Galaxy S21 series, which is why Samsung is likely to beat Xiaomi to it in offering a Snapdragon 875-based smartphone.

Mi 11 to be announced by the end of 2020

The Xiaomi Mi 10 series was launched last year during December, so it’s unsurprising if the Mi 11 is announced by the end of this year and start selling next year around January or February. Apart from using the flagship chipset, the Mi 11 is also expected to sport a screen that pushes 2K resolution and come with an under-screen selfie camera. There’s also talks of 200W fast charging, 120Hz refresh rate support and up to 150x zoom.

Snapdragon 875 – smaller, faster and more powerful

On the other hand, the
Snapdragon 875 chipset
 is expected to be more power-efficient as compared to the predecessor due to the smaller 5nm process. Rumors also indicate that Qualcomm will be using the ARM Cortex-X1 Super Core, which guarantees faster speed and a more powerful performance.

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The Mi 5X is not a secret anymore

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Although we are only a week away from Xiaomi’s unveiling of the Mi 5X, like most Chinese smartphones, the Mi 5X isn’t very much a secret anymore. The OnePlus 5 for instance, had its design exposed to the masses before it was launched, and the same goes for the Mi 5X, on purpose.

The above image the official image of the Xiaomi Mi 5X, and it is pretty much what we have expected. The company’s recent teaser image of the phone was held by a local Chinese celebrity, but this one gives us a clear and closer look of the said device.

As rumored before, the Mi 5X features a dual rear camera setup, making the whole rear panel look similar to the iPhone 7 Plus, with the exception of the rear fingerprint scanner placement. The Mi 5X will be another budget dual camera smartphone made available to consumers. It is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 625 processor with 4GB of RAM.

The MI 5X has its launch date confirmed for the 26th of July, which is a week from now. Xiaomi has reportedly received over 200,000 registrations on its online store for the upcoming handset.

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Mi 6 and Mi Max 2 can now be update to a stable version of MIUI 9

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Owners of some of the Mi phones will not have to wait any longer to get MIUI 9 as it will be rolling out a global stable version of the update. The update has reached the Mi Max 2 and the Mi 6 but there is a list of devices that will be getting the update soon.

The MIUI 9 is said to be faster than the previous version and alongside that, it will come with new icons, new animations when closing and launching applications and a handful of system optimizations. In addition to that, users will also have access to the multi-windows mode and the ability to search for applications in the Dual Applications mode. They have also included better protection from unintentionally tapping on the Dial Pad, improved timers for Silent/DND mode and a redesigned home page.

If you do own either the Mi Max 2 or the Mi 6, be sure to keep an eye on prompts for the new update or you can force your phone to check for an update to check if the update has already arrived on your phone.

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Mi 7 confirmed to come with wireless charging

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While most premium flagships have began to feature wireless charging, affordable flagships are mostly sticking to aluminium builds without that feature. Apple’s iPhones have long been rumored to come with wireless charging support, and the company finally launched its first line of glass built iPhones with Qi wireless charging standard. Xiaomi too will be joining the wireless charging world, confirming that the Mi 7 will have that feature.

The announcement was made on Xiaomi’s official WeChat channel, according to the folks at GizmoChina. This makes Xiaomi one of the first, if not the first major Chinese smartphone manufacturer to have a glass built flagship smartphone, apart from the ceramic concept Mi MIX phone. This puts Xiaomi ahead of smartphone makers such as Huawei, OPPO and OnePlus.

Would this affect the affordability of the upcoming flagship smartphone by Xiaomi? Probably, but with the increase in price tags of smartphones (iPhone X & Galaxy Note 8), the price increase, if there’s any of the Mi 7 won’t be very much apparent as long as it stays being around half the price of premium flagships.

Xiaomi adopting wireless charging could also mean that companies such as Huawei, OnePlus and OPPO will follow suit too in order to keep up with the times. Do you think wireless charging is the future?

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The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro’s official sale starts next week, but you can get it now from Mobile2Go

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The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has officially been announced in Malaysia with a Snapdragon 855 chipset and a 48MP AI triple camera.

On
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, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is also revealed with its specifications but not its price. The phone is said to be coming soon with the announcement, “Sale starts from 26 August 2019 23:59,” meaning the official sale will probably be on 27 August.

However, if you’re more than excited to get the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, then you can visit local retailer Mobile2Go who has already revealed the price of the phone. The Mi 9T Pro comes with 6GB RAM and either 64GB storage or 128GB storage. The lower storage variant costs RM1,598 while the higher storage variant costs RM1,798.

If you don’t remember, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro comes with a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display paired with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It has a 20MP pop-up camera on the front and triple rear camera on its back consisting of a 48MP lens, a 13MP sensor and an 8MP lens.

Apart from that, the Mi 9T Pro has a 4,000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charge and also 8-layer graphite heat dissipation for extensive usage. Moreover, the phone runs on MIUI 10 that supports Mi Turbo and Game Turbo 2.0.

If you can wait, you could get the Mi 9T Pro with Mi Malaysia one-year warranty from August 27. But if you’re an impatient person who can’t wait to get your hands on the new Xiaomi device, you can already purchase the Mi 9T Pro from Mobile2Go as the retailer mentioned that they have ready stocks.

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The Mi A1 can now be bought for RM899

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The Mi A1 is probably the most attractive and complete mid-range smartphone that you can buy right now, it is a powerful Android One device that comes with a Snapdragon 625 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, a pretty decent 5.5-inch 1080p display, and a dual camera system with optical zoom. After a month of its release, an 11street merchant by the name of Deli Gadget has been spotted selling the Mi A1 at RM899, a steep RM200 price cut from the phone’s original price, a deal that is difficult to resist.

At this time of writing, the gold color model of the Mi A1 has been sold out, which leaves us only the Black color model, each customer can only purchase a maximum of 1 unit per transaction, and the warranty is covered by Xiaomi Malaysia. In addition, Deli Gadget is also offering some add-ons together with the purchase of the Mi A1, such as tempered glass screen protector, memory card and Xiaomi powerbank.

If you aren’t aware as well, you can actually use 11street’s Mobile & Home Electronics BIG SAVINGS bonus coupon to get an additional RM50 off the Mi A1, which makes the price become RM849, you really can’t get any better smartphones at that price. If you are interested, head on to the source link, you can thank us later.

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Mi Band 2 boasts new design and OLED display for less than RM100

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Xiaomi launches yet another cheap and cheerful product today, the long awaited and highly anticipated Mi Band 2, a follow up to the company’s original Mi Band and the heartbeat sensor equipped Mi Band Pulse. This time, the Mi Band 2 not only has a hearbeat sensor, but an additional OLED display, a factor which will definitely sway consumers in Xiaomi’s favor.

The OLED screen, which happens to be scratch resistant glass and anti-fingerprint, can display information such as time, heart rate, step count, distanced walked, calories burned and much more. Users will be able to scroll through the displayed information by lifting their wrist or by tapping the capacitive button on the capsule itself. Xiaomi also claims the pedometer to backed by a military-grade ADI sensor.

Apart from those are the usual functions you’ll see on a fitness band, such as heart rate and pace monitoring while you run, which also can be viewed in real time via the Mi Fit app apart from the Mi Band 2 itself. And yes, it monitors your sleep too, showing light sleep and deep sleep in the app. The fitness band also watches over you and makes sure that you won’t sit or stay idle for too long by giving you a nudge via vibration. You will also be able to push notifications from your phone to the Mi Band 2, like its predecessors via the more reliable and stable 2nd-gen Bluetooth 4.0 technology. Additionally, you’ll be able to unlock your smartphone with the Mi Band 2. Your smartphone can be unlocked instantly when the Mi Band 2 is brought closer to it, so that can be an alternative method to a fingerprint or PIN protected smartphone. However, this feature will only work on most Mi phones plus smartphones running Android 5.0 and above with Bluetooth 4.0.

Summing up the rest of the specs, the Mi Band 2 only weighs at a measly 7 grams. It comes with a larger battery this time with a capacity of 70mAh. The OLED display is said to be power efficient and Xiaomi claims the Mi Band 2 to last up to 20 days, a whopping 55% more battery life than the Mi Band Pulse, which by the way does not sport a display. The Mi Band 2 is also fitted with a more skin-friendly strap this time, made out of Thermoplastic elastomers. Like its predecessors, the Mi Band 2 comes with IP67 certification, which makes it resistant to moderate specks of dust and water immersion below 1m for half and hour. As far as compatibility is concerned, the Mi Band will require a Bluetooth 4.0 connection and will work with devices running at least Android 4.4 Kit Kat or iOS 7.0.

You’ll probably think that the Mi Band 2 will at least double the cost of the original Mi Band but nope, Xiaomi still stays true to what it strives for. The Mi Band 2 carries a price tag of 149 CNY (RM93.91) but do note that the price in RM is a direct conversion from the Chinese Yen. As of now, we haven’t gotten any word for the official Malaysian pricing for the new fitness band by Xiaomi. What do you think of the Mi Band 2? Will it be worth buying?

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Mi Band 2 to be delayed by a month

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Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun proudly wore the Mi Band 2 out in the public, and even struck a pose for the camera, flaunting the yet to be released Xiaomi fitness band. Unfortunately, Lei Jun has announced some bad news regarding the device on Chinese micro blogging site Weibo.

According to the Xiaomi CEO’s post on Weibo, the highly anticipated Mi Band 2 will be delayed by a month, the reason being production issues with the device. The Mi Band 2 is set to be announced by Xiaomi at their May 10th event, five days from now. The leaked image of Lei Jun wearing the Mi Band 2 shows the fitness band with an additional display from its previous generation, including a button for navigation as well.

Slated to be announced alongside the Mi Band 2 will be the Xiaomi Max, which is rumored to sport a colossal 6.4-inch display alongside some pretty impressive specs. Production issues are pretty common in the tech industry, hence we will still be expecting the Mi Band 2 to unveil itself next week, but Xiaomi will likely hold the sale of the device. What do you think?

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Mi Band 5 to launch on June 11 with bigger display and more features

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The popular Mi Band series is back again this year; the Mi Band 5 is set to launch in China on June 11 and will launch globally after that and rebranded as the Mi Smart Band 5.

The Mi Bands are popular because they’re really affordable and offers quite an extensive set of fitness tracking features. You get to track your steps, heart rate, sleep and exercises with the
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Features

With the Mi Band 5, rumors suggest that Xiaomi will increase the display size to a 1.2-inch AMOLED display. There’s also a possibility for new watch faces, exercise modes and Xiaomi might even include a blood oxygen level tracking feature.

Similar to the previous Mi Bands, the Mi Band 5 will come with NFC support, but this is a China-exclusive feature. However,
TizenHelp
 reported two weeks back that the Mi Band 5 will come with Alexa support and also menstrual cycle tracking.

Apart from that, Xiaomi might be adding the PAI Health function which offers you scored of your health activities such as heart rate, activity and more. This is similar to what you’re already seeing on Fitbit for its sleep tracking.

Pricing

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is expected to be priced at RMB179 in China when it launches next week, so we’re expecting it to be priced less than RM150 when it arrives in Malaysia.

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Mi Box 4 listing shows dedicated buttons for Netflix and Assistant on the remote

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New FCC filing states that Xiaomi might be releasing the Mi Box 4 in the next few months in the US. Specs wise, it is expected to the be the same as the Mi Box 3, which they recently rolled out the Android Oreo update. The only difference is the Bluetooth remote, which will have dedicated buttons to launch up Google Assistant and Netflix.

The design of the Mi Box 4 looks pretty identical to the Mi Box 3, with curved edges and a small body, making it easy to tuck behind your TV. When looking at the remote, it also looks the same as the previous versions except, we can see that the left button, below the navigation buttons, has the word Netflix on it and the button below the power button is a microphone, which is assumed to launch up Google Assistant. There is a built-in microphone in the remote for you to interact with Assistant.

It is still unknown if the Mi Box 4 will come with upgraded hardware, but we expect that it should come with Android Oreo out of the box and should support future upgrades to Android P.

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Mi Fan Festival returns for 2016

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Xiaomi Malaysia is back and it is once again hosting the Mi Fan Festival.

Much like previous Mi Fan Festivals, Xiaomi will be offering a huge chunk of its catalogue on discount on the 6th of April. Before that though, Xiaomi will be giving fans the chance to earn discount coupons from today up till the 5th of April. These coupons can be used on selected products during the sales itself. To get your hands on the coupons, you’ll need to login into your Mi Account
here
. Once logged in, all you need to do is to click the ‘I Want’ button and hope that the website would give you a coupon. You will have eight attempts per day to acquire one coupon and if you share the news, you’ll be rewarded with six more attempts. One thing to note though is that each Mi ID can only succesfully redeem one Mi coupon, so there is an element of luck in acquiring the coupon.

Aside from that, Xiaomi’s RM1 Flash Sales is back but with a twist. This time, Xiaomi is spreading out its flash deals across the day, with deals being rotated in every two hours. The deal is scheduled to begin at 2pm with the Pink version of Mi’s In-Ear headphones and ends at 8pm with the 20,000 mAh Power Bank.

So mark the 6th of April on your calendars and join the crowd as everybody tries to get their hands on discounted tech products.

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Mi Malaysia brings in the Redmi 2 Enhanced that comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage

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Mi Malaysia has finally brought in the long awaited Redmi 2 Enhanced, which was announced shortly after the original Redmi 2’s launch in China following by user’s feedback for a better speced smartphone, we ranted about Xiaomi merely producing a paltry update for its new entry level handset back then and its considerably late that the company brought in its enhanced version of the Redmi 2.

The Redmi 2 is the first smartphone to go on sale with a 64-bit Snapdragon 410 quad-core SoC, the phone has an OGS Dragontrail glass 4.7-inch HD resolution display, 8-megapixel main and 2-megapixel front cameras, dual
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in our
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we complained about the painful software experience due to its paltry 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage with limited expansion features.

The Redmi 2 will thankfully retail at the same price tag as the current model at RM459 and as usual, Xiaomi will sell the phone on its online store at
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Mi MIX 3’s sliding camera mechanics revealed

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Smartphone display trends seem to be evolving in a ridiculously fast rate – within less than five years we’ve gone through all sorts of trends, and it seems the latest advancement point towards sliding cameras. If you’re wondering how such a contraption works, now you can find out.

Popular tech YouTuber JerryRigEverything recently uploaded a video of him dismantling the new Mi MIX 3 (which features a sliding camera), unraveling the workings of the sliding camera. Remember, he does it so you don’t have to. Avoid dismantling the phone yourself.

Jerry begins by prying away the back cover with a suction cup and some elbow grease; every other component was easier to remove. Upon reaching the sliding mechanism, it uses magnets to keep the front panel open, which means Xiaomi eradicates the need for motors.

Stay tuned to our website for upcoming news on the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3.

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Mi MIX 4 Pro Max: Xiaomi’s next foldable phone bends outwards

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We’ve already heard that Xiaomi is launching three foldable devices this year, but now a leak has revealed that one of them will be called the Mi MIX 4 Pro Max.

Mi MIX 4 Pro Max isn’t using panels from Samsung

We hear the upcoming Xiaomi foldable may be called the Mi Mix 4 Pro Max. China Star is the display supplier, not SDC. SDC will provide an in-folding display later in the year, which will be a little larger.

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss)
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 In our previous
article
, reports were already suggesting the foldable phone to be in the MIX series instead of debuting a new lineup; this becomes more certain after leaker Ross Young says that the phone will be called the Mi MIX 4 Pro Max. He also mentioned another phone with an inwards folding design that will come later in 2021.

Will Xiaomi bring back pop-up cameras?

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We should also be expecting a 6.38-inch display when the MI MIX 4 Pro Max is folded and if it patents were to be realised, the phone may even come with a pop-up camera. Still, we can’t be 100% certain since these reports aren’t official. However, we do know that the phone will have 5G connectivity and dual-SIM support, plus it runs on MIUI 12.

We don’t know when the phone will be available and which country will get it, but we sure hope Malaysia is included.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 expected to debut with Samsung’s new 108MP sensor on September 24

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Xiaomi’s Mi MIX 4 is set to launch on September 24 and reports are suggesting that this device will be the first to equip Samsung’s 108MP sensor.

The Samsung camera sensor is the ISOCELL Bright HMX that uses pixel-merging Tetracell technology and it’s only 1/1.33-inch in size. With its pixel binning feature, the camera is capable of shooting at 27MP resolution and supporting video recording with 6K resolutions at 30fps.

According to GSMArena, the Xiaomi phone will also come with a 16MP ultra-wide lens and a 12MP periscope camera that might support 5x optical zoom. Since Android 10 is already released, the Mi MIX 4 is expected to ship with the latest MIUI 11 based on Android 10.

Under the hood, the Mi MIX 4 should come with either the Snapdragon 855 chipset, the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, or even both. It will support up to 12GB RAM and we’re hoping it’ll come with reverse charging just like what HUAWEI and Samsung have done with their flagship devices.

Nevertheless, we’ll be expecting a spectacular Super AMOLED display from the Mi MIX 4 since Xiaomi did a wonderful job with its predecessor’s display. Perhaps the phone will also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor, but we can only confirm when the phone launches on September 24.

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Mi MIX 4 expected to sport a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, 4,500mAh battery and 108MP camera

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We’ve already heard rumours of the Mi MIX 4 back in May and just not too long ago, the phone is expected to arrive sometime in September. However, the latest suggest that it could also be in early October.

The Mi MIX 4 was previously said to be the first to equip Samsung’s 108MP sensor and there has been no conflicting information so far. It’s also said to sport the Snapdragon 855 processor, but now we’re also expecting a model with the better Snapdragon 855+ processor. Apart from that, the phone is rumoured to come with up to 12GB RAM and 1TB of storage.

Another information revealed is that the Mi MIX 4 might be housing a 4,500mAh battery that will come with a 40W fast charger. There’ll also be a pop-up camera instead of a sliding mechanism like the Mi MIX 3 and a triple rear camera setup.

The Mi MIX 4 will also be integrated with a 90Hz display in addition to an in-display fingerprint sensor, so it might just match the level of other gaming phones. If we’re lucky, we‘ll get to see this phone before September ends.

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Mi Note 2 Special Edition with 6GB RAM and 64GB of storage launched

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It was only a little over two months ago when Xiaomi unveiled the flagship Mi Note 2 in Malaysia, in conjunction with Xiaomi’s opening of its first authorized reseller store located in Penang. The Chinese manufacturer has recently teased an upcoming handset with 6GB of RAM, and that has turned out to be the Special Edition of the Mi Note 2.

This new variant of the Mi Note 2 sports the exact same specs throughout, only with some tweaks in its RAM and storage size. Just a quick refresher, the Mi Note 2 sports a dual curved AMOLED display on the front measuring at 5.7-inches in Full HD resolution. Underneath the hood sits last years flagship Snapdragon 821 processor, which is still seen in this year’s LG G6 smartphone.

The model available in Malaysia comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and this new variant retains the same amount of RAM but has its storage size halved instead. This variant is only available in China time being, which can appeal to users who want the processing power but not too much of storage space.

The camera department consists of a 22.56MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing shooter. It comes packed with a 4,070mAh battery, and supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0.

The Mi Note 2 Special Edition is currently on discount at CNY 2,599 (RM 1,642.36) before reverting back to its original CNY 2,899 price point.

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Mi Note 2 to feature a yet to be produced Snapdragon 823 processor

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If it isn’t obvious enough, Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Note and the Mi Note Pro not more than a year back to combat the seasoned Samsung Note lineup. The Mi Note was powered by a 2014 flagship processor – the Snapdragon 801 and the Pro version by a Snapdragon 810. The former comes with 3GB of RAM and the latter with 4GB. As usual, their competitive price points were one of the main factors contributing to the big hoo-hah about both handsets.

Rumor has it that the Chinese OEM will be refreshing their Note line. Not to be confused with the Redmi Note collection, Xiaomi will soon be coming out with yet another Note device, dubbed the “Mi Note 2”. Speculations surrounding the device aren’t solid enough just yet so do take them with a huge grain of salt. While we’re not sure whether the Mi Note 2 will have a “Pro” sibling, a source from Chinese site Weibo claims that the Mi Note 2 will sport either a Snapdragon 820 or 823 processor.

The device is said to run on either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. We’re looking at 6GB of RAM as more likely since VIVO’s Xplay 5 is already packing that amount of horsepower. Moving on, the Mi Note 2 will feature a QHD 5.7 inch display that supports 3D Touch technology. Storage options will come in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and a possible immense 256GB. The Mi Note 2 will be equipped with a 16MP Sony IMX298 sensor with OIS, and lastly, a 3,600mAh battery.

We will be expecting this one to turn some heads in the consumer market. Maybe, just maybe, Xiaomi would want to share the spoils with the anticipated Galaxy Note 6 by launching the alleged Mi Note 2 around the same date as Samsung’s phablet flagship. What do you think?

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Mi Note 2 to sport curved edge display, 6GB RAM, Android Nougat

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It has been a while since we last heard about rumors regarding the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, but it seems like a generous amount of details have been leaked out this time round. The Mi Note 2 is slated to be announced some time later this year, with the possibility of the flagship making an appearance at IFA 2016 next week.

First off, the Mi Note 2 is said to sport a curved edge design, possibly adopting Samsung’s curved edge displays. Rumors tell us that the display will be 5.5-inches or 5.7-inches at QHD resolution, which will be emulating either the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge or the recently launhced Note 7. Under the hood, the Mi Note 2 is tipped to feature a Snapdragon 820, with the Snapdragon 821 being a possibility as well. For RAM, the handset will at least meet current flagship standards at 4GB. or max it out at 6GB. The same concept applies to storage, with talks of 32GB ranging up to 128GB.

According to leaked images by Android Pure, the Mi Note 2 is said to be featuring a dual camera setup on the rear end, which will be the first for Chinese OEM Xiaomi if that turns out to be true. Further leaks show a 3.5mm headphone jack on the top and a USB Type-C port at the bottom, suggested to support Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 for the phone’s rumored 3,600mAh battery. Lastly, the handset will be running on Android 7.0 Nougat.

For now, we probably have to take the above speculations with a huge grain of salt till we wait for more consistency among future leaks and rumors. Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

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The Mi Notebook Pro comes with a fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello

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Xiaomi is currently holding a launch in China, in which we are to expect the unveiling of the Mi MIX 2 and the Mi Note 3. Of course, we expect nothing less than the best from the company that wowed the world with the Mi MIX late last year. But Xiaomi has also launched yet another laptop that rivals Apple’s Macbook line, known as the Mi Notebook Pro.

The Mi Notebook Pro by Xiaomi will be the company’s latest flagship notebook. The Mi Notebook Pro is powered by 8th gen Intel Core i7 processor underneath the hood, with a maximum clock speed of 4.0 GHz, claimed to be 40% more powerful than the 7th gen Core i7 chipset. The notebook also comes with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of NVMe SSD storage from 4 expansion slots, plus an NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics card.

For a laptop with a slim form factor, the Mi Notebook Pro comes with an impressive symmetrical cooling design with double the inbound and outbound airflow. Pitting it up against the Macbook Pro from Apple, the Mi Notebook Pro features a keyboard area which is 19% larger than that of the Macbook Pro for a more ergonomic typing experience. Coupled with the 15.6-inch display, the Mi Notebook Pro weighs in at a modest 1.95 kg, ideal for portability.

Xiaomi also took a jab at Apple, with its laptop featuring more ports than the Macbook Pro – an SD card slot, a data USB C port, a full function USB C port, a full sized HDMI port, 2 USB 3.0 ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The laptop also has a fingerprint sensor embedded beneath the trackpad for Windows Hello support.

The Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro will most likely be available exclusively in Chinese markets. The notebook starts off with a price of 5,599 CNY (RM 3,609.90) for the Core i5 model. Do you think Xiaomi should bring the Mi Notebook Pro to Malaysia?

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Mi Pad 3 successor in the works

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It looks like Xiaomi has finally shifted its attention to something else other than smartphones. The Chinese company has had a good year, unveiling its range of ever improving handsets with their still affordable price tags. Xiaomi has three tablets under its belt, and is currently working on another one to be launched next year.

The Mi Pad 3 was discontinued in China on the Xiaomi store, leading to much speculation that a successor is in the pipeline for a near release. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has given us some reassurance, telling us that a next generation Xiaomi tablet is actually in the works. The Mi Pad 3 was launched just six months back in April, so chances are that its successor is still early in the development stages, but we could see an earlier release next year.

Rumor has it that the Mi Pad 4 will feature a dual boot system of Android and Windows. This comes as the demand for tablets have been reduced greatly, along with impressive hybrid 2-in-1 tablets by the likes of Samsung and Microsoft. Xiaomi moved from an NVIDIA chip to a MediaTek one in the Mi Pad 3, so we can’t be certain about the Mi Pad 4’s SoC.

Who knows? The tablet market might see a change for the better in 2018. But with the rising number of huge screen bezel-less smartphones, tablets might be sidelined once again.

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Mi Powerbank Pro announced by Xiaomi

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USB Type-C port seems to be the norm among most flagship handsets in 2016, with the exception of stubborn Samsung. Not only that, many powerbanks have been manufactured with an available USB Type-C port on top of the older micro USB port. Xiaomi has since joined the trend, with its announcement of the Mi Powerbank Pro.

While the “Pro” word isn’t something you would normally see when it comes to naming powerbanks, the “Pro” in the Mi Powerbank Pro isn’t just for name’s sake or for show. In fact, Xiaomi has explained how the different Mi Powerbank Pro compared to its older powerbank lineup. For starters, the additional USB Type-C port for owners of the new Macbook, the OnePlus 2, the Nexus 6P and 5X, the LG G5 and Xiaomi’s own Mi 5 will most likely favor this new powerbank.

Also, compared to Xiaomi’s previous generation of the 10,000mAh powerbank, the Powerbank Pro features a significantly slimmer form factor at 12.58mm, which is 42% slimmer than its predecessor, also weighing at a lighter 223 grams. The new form factor loosely resembles OnePlus’ own 10,000mAh powerbank, without the sandstone touch. Xiaomi has also taken into account smaller voltage devices such as its own Mi Band, whereby double pressing the powerbank’s power button will enable it to charge devices with small voltage.

Other than that, Xiaomi claims charging times for the Mi Powerbank Pro to be shortened by as much as 40% compared to its predecessor, being able to be charged up in 3.5 hours with its newly equipped 18W fast charger. Priced at $22 (RM90.15), the Mi Powerbank Pro costs around 50% more than its RM59 priced predecessor. The additional RM30 or so will bring you an additional USB Type-C port for future proofing, fast charging capabilities and a significantly smaller and lighter form factor. What do you think about the Mi Powerbank Pro? Let us know your thoughts!

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Preorder the Mi Smart Band 6 on Lazada to get it for RM169

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The Mi Smart Band 6 that was launched globally just a week ago is now available for preorder in Malaysia. Xiaomi made the display bigger this time, and even added more fitness modes.

The Mi Smart Band 6 doesn’t differ too much from its predecessors, but it has a 1.56-inch AMOLED display with adjustable brightest modes and over 60 band displays. It is also protected by a tempered glass with anti-fingerprint coating.

2-week battery life, swim-proof and more!

Out of the 30 fitness modes available, six can be automatically detected — walking, treadmill, cycling, rowing machine and elliptical. The Mi Smart Band 6 can also track your SpO2 levels, sleep, stress and menstrual cycle. With a 125mAh battery and 5ATM rating, it can last up to 14 days and can be worn even when you’re showering, swimming or snorkelling.

Get the Mi Smart Band 6 for RM20 less than usual

The Mi Smart Band 6 is priced at RM189, but it can be pre-ordered now at RM169 on
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Mi Smart Band 6: Xiaomi brings bigger display and 30 fitness modes

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Alongside the new phones from the Mi 11 series, Xiaomi also launched the Mi Band 6 that has a 1.56-inch AMOLED touch display.

The biggest display we’ve seen in the Mi Band series

The Mi Smart Band 6’s display is now larger than its
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Instead of 11 fitness modes, the Mi Smart Band 6 gets 30

Just like the rest of the Mi bands, the Smart Band 6 has detachable straps; this time, the colour options are black, orange, yellow, olive, ivory and blue. The device supports 5ATM and has a PPG heart rate sensor, an accelerometer and a gyroscope. There are 30 fitness modes in total, SpO2 tracking, sleep tracking, stress monitoring, female health tracking and more.

Price and availability

With a 125mAh battery, this fitness tracker offers a 14-day battery life. It requires less than two hours to get a full charge and is compatible with any phones that run on Android 5.0/iOS 10 and above. The Mi Smart Band 6 is priced at EUR44.99 which is about RM219.43 when converted, but we’re expecting a price lower than RM200 when it’s finally available in Malaysia.

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Mi TV Q1 and Mi TV P1 series announced: Price starts from RM899

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Apart from the Redmi Note 10 lineup, Xiaomi also launched a few new TV models in Malaysia. This includes the Mi TV P1 in three different sizes and the premium Mi TV Q1.

Mi TV P1 series consists of three models — 32-inch, 43-inch, and 55-inch

All three options comes with a 60Hz LED panel and has up to 178º field of view, but the two bigger TVs also push 4K UHD resolution and support Dolby Vision.

These are also Android TVs that has pre-installed Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube in addition to Google Assistant support. You can also use Chromecast and Miracast to project your smartphones and tablets’ content to the TV. The 43-inch and 55-inch models also offers hands-free voice control with Google Assistant and has a mic mute switch for those who are concerned about their privacy.

In addition to that, all the models in the Mi TV P1 series has a 360º bBluetooth remote control so you no longer have to point the remote to the TV’s direction just to switch channels or control the volume. The TVs are also equipped with two tweeters and two woofers, and you even get Dolby Audio and DTS-HD support.

The Mi TV P1 series can be pre-ordered online on Lazada and Shopee from June 6 onwards; the 32-inch costs RM899 and the 43-inch costs RM1,499 for pre-orders.

For those who purchase the 55-inch model which is priced at RM2,499, Xiaomi will also include an exclusive Mi AIoT set that consists of the Mi Vacuum Cleaner Mini, the Mi 360º Home Security Camera 2K, the Mi Body Composition Scale 2 and the Mi Wi-Fi Range Extender Pro. This is a limited time promotion for early birds while stocks last.

Mi TV Q1

Moving on to the more premium TV; the Mi TV Q1 is a 75-inch beauty that comes with a 4K UHD resolution and quantum dot technology. It features narrow bezels with a metallic finish and also offers 100% NTSC colour range with dynamic local dimming. Like the 55-inch Mi TV P1, this TV supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+.

The Mi TV Q1 takes it up a notch with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Apart from providing stunning visuals, it also has a 30W stereo speaker system featuring two tweeters and four woofers, in addition to compatibility with Dolby Audio and DTS-HD.

This is also an Android TV that has all the features mentioned above for the Mi TV P1 series. It is powered by a MediaTek MT9611 chip and has 2GB of RAM paired with 32GB of storage.

Port-wise, the Mi TV Q1 has three HDMI ports, two USB 2.0 ports, an Ethernet port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also comes with the mic mute switch and the 360ª Bluetooth remote control.

The Mi TV Q1 is also available for pre-order from June 6 onwards at the price of RM7,999. You can get it from Xiaomi’s official store on
Lazada
, authorised Mi Stores, Senheng and other official retailers. Early birds will also get the free Mi AIoT gift pack like what is offered for the Mi TV P1 55-inch TV, plus an extra Mi Air Purifier Pro H.

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