The Huawei P30 series is expected to have quad cameras and 5G connectivity

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If you’re expecting a 5G smartphone from Huawei in 2019, you’ll definitely see one and the best part is that it might come as soon as first half of the year in which Huawei is expected to release the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro.

The phones that will be coming with a teardrop notch has much thinner bezels compared to the Huawei P20 series. In addition, leaks have suggested that the phones will be equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor since renders have shown that the phone will not come with a fingerprint sensor on its front.

The Huawei P20 series was released in March this year and the cameras on the phone is one of its highlights. But around March next year, the P30 series might get an upgraded quad camera setup instead of the P20 Pro’s triple camera setup.

If that’s the non-Pro model, then the 10X zoom I heard from one source (the same one that accurately described the View 20 to me) must be for the P30 Pro.
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— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman)
December 21, 2018

The quad camera setup is rumoured to consist of a 40MP lens, a telephoto lens that can support 10x zoom, a wide or monochrome sensor and a 3D sensor. On the front, the phone will still maintain a single lens front camera.

Besides that, the P30 series are expected to be powered by the Kirin 985 chipset, and has up to 8GB RAM with up to 512GB storage. Battery wise, the P30 series might just remain the same battery size with the P20 series, or maybe get a slight increase.

We’re definitely looking forward towards the P30 series with quad camera setup because the P20 series has been such a success in 2018, hence we’re expecting the extra camera that will appear in the P30 series to be much better.

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The Huawei Y MAX with 7.12-inch FullView display is available for RM1,299

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Just a few days back Huawei teased that the Y MAX is arriving in Malaysia today, the news is as true as it can be. The Huawei Y Max is already on sale on their official site, and the phone will cost you RM1,299.

The Y MAX is a 7.12-inch smartphone with LCD FullView display. It has a tiny water drop notch and has a fingerprint sensor on its back. The phone is also powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor, and it runs on EMUI 8.2 based on Android 8.1. Apart from that, the phone has only one variant which is the 4GB RAM with 128GB storage variant, but you can always use a microSD card to increase the storage up to 256GB.

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Besides that, the Y MAX has a 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture and a dual rear camera with 16MP+12MP sensors with f/2.0 and f/2.4 apertures. What’s great about the phone is that it comes with a huge battery size of 5000mAh, which is great for video playbacks and also extensive gaming.

The Y MAX is available in two colours, Midnight Black and Amber Brown and those who purchase the Y MAX will get a free Huawei AM 116 Earphone, a Y MAX Flip cover and a Huawei A2 Band that totals up to RM295.

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The HUAWEI Y7 Pro 2019 will be on sale on April 6 for RM649

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The HUAWEI Y7 Pro 2019 has finally arrived in Malaysia and will be on sales starting from April 6, along with the new P30 series, Matebook 13 and the Watch GT.

It comes with a 6.26-inch IPS screen with dewdrop notch, and it comes in two colours — Aurora Blue and Midnight Black. The phone sports a metallic chassis with a ceramic back that holds a dual rear camera setup, and it has an Easy Mode that is suited for the elderly with larger font and icons.

The Y7 Pro also equips a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor and comes with 3GB RAM paired with 32GB storage. It ships with EMUI 8.2 based on Android Oreo, but it can be expanded up to 512GB via a microSD card.

In terms of camera, the phone comes with a 16MP front camera that is integrated with AI technology, while its back has a 13MP main camera paired with a 2MP secondary camera. As for its battery, the Y7 Pro comes with a 4,000mAh battery and has a Battery Saving Mode that lets users preserve battery consumption.

The Y7 Pro is priced at RM649 and will be available for purchase nationwide at HUAWEI Experience Stores, authorised resellers and also Maxis stores.

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The HUAWEI Y9 can be purchased on 11.11 for RM 649

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In addition to all the promotions and vouchers HUAWEI is offering for the Double 11 Festival, HUAWEI is also unveiling their entry smartphone, the HUAWEI Y9.

The Y9 comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ display and a notch that houses dual front cameras. It is powered by the Kirin 710 and has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, and runs on EMUI 8.1 based on Android 8.1. Besides that, the front camera of the Y9 is of 16MP with f/2.0 aperture and 2MP with f/2.4 aperture whereas the dual rear camera is 13MP and 2MP with f/1.8 and f/.24 apertures. The Y9 also comes with a 4000mAh battery that can last around a day, and it also has a fingerprint sensor on its rear.

The HUAWEI Y9 comes in two colours called Midnight Black and Sapphire Blue and is priced at RM 899. However, the phone can be purchased at even cheaper price if customers purchase the vouchers by today where the value of vouchers can be up to 5 times more its value, depending on the amount customers choose to purchase. With the RM 250 rebate voucher that can be purchased at RM 50, customers can purchase the HUAWEI Y9 for only RM 649 on 11 November and will also receive free AirAsia gifts while stocks last.

While the rebate vouchers can only be redeemed on 11 November from Shop.Huawei, HUAWEI’s online store to get the Y9 at a lower price, the new smartphone will be available for purchase at all HUAWEI Experience Stores, HUAWEI Online Store, trusted dealers and major telco companies.

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The HydraDock will put an end to your USB-C woes on the new MacBook

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The new Macbook is beautiful and expensive, yet it comes with one single USB-C port for everything – charging, data and expansion. Here’s one accessory that will attempt to expand that USB-C to a collection of ports that new MacBook users have been longing for. The HydraDock is a USB-C expansion accessory that is currently running in Kickstarter starting from the price of $129, which considerably reasonable if you are able to afford the expensive and limited new MacBook.

The HydraDock isn’t just adding USB ports, but gives you a whole lot of functionality that even the MacBook Pros doesn’t have, it has a 3.5mm audio port, Gigabit Ethernet port, 4 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB-C ports for data only, MiniDisplay port, HDMI port and a SDXC card slot. All of these ports are sufficient to transform your thin MacBook into a super capable computer, it also elevates your MacBook’s height to allow better typing on the keyboard.

While the Kickstarter campaign didn’t mention if the HydraDock will be able to charge the new MacBook at the same time, we’d assume no since the product is allowing you extend the ports of the MacBook should you need it, we hope we are wrong but it’d be something good to have when the final version of the product comes up, because Kickstarter stuffs can always change in the campaign. Bought the new MacBook and looking for such an accessory? Back it for $129 at the
Kickstarter page here
 and you’ll be able to receive it in June – keep calm and just wait for two months, your MacBook will soon be a super computer.


Icon in iOS suggests that the new iPad Pro has no home button

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The iPad Pro will be announced on 30 October in New York City, and the new icon on iOS suggests that this is how the new iPad Pro will look like.

The new iPad Pro is expected to have no home button and no notch, which means that the Face ID will probably be available in the new iPad. Guilherme from 9to5mac also discovered that the Face ID will be able to unlock user’s face even in landscape mode, which is something unachievable so far in the iPhone models. It’ll also have thinner bezels with rounded display corners, instead of the sharp edges display corners in the current iPad Pro.

Aside from expecting a new Apple Pencil with more functions, many are also expecting a USB Type-C port instead of Lightning port, which seems rather unlikely. There are rumours that the iPad Pro will also follow the footsteps of the iPhones in terms of disposing the headphone jack, so prepare to be disappointed if you’re planning on plugging in earphones to the new iPad Pro.

With the launch event only a day away, it is undeniable that we’re anticipating for what Apple is bringing us whether it is the new iPad Pro, MacBooks, AirPods, Apple Pen or even the delayed wireless charger, the AirPower.

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The iMac G3 is a perfect fish aquarium if you can no longer use it

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Let’s get a little nostalgic, shall we? The iMac G3 is literally the first All-in-One computer manufactured by Apple, this CRT monitor shaped machine is truly one of its kind in its early days and we believe one of you folks must have owned one back then and could be rocking a spanking new Retina iMac as of now, if you still keep your iMac G3 somewhere else because its broken already, here’s one really cool DIY stuff you can do – a fish aquarium.

An individual named Jake Harms is the one who initiated, as he was told to deal with a broken iMac G3 and just doesn’t want to trash it due to its iconic design (Jony, you happy?) and ample space for some creative stuff, Jake got some parts and decided to turn it into a fish aquarium and called it the iMacAquarium. The DIY parts are available at US$189 and this guy does help you to fix it all up for US$299 with free shipping worldwide if you happen to want one.

It really is interesting to see how old product design can be turned into good use without fully disposing it and the iMacAquarium definitely saves you the need of loading up a screensaver of a fish aquarium, now you can have real fishes swimming inside your old iMac G3.


The India-exclusive ASUS ZenFone Go 4.5 LTE packs the basics for a budget

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ASUS has been working hard throughout 2016, unveiling its impressive ZenFone series of handsets. The company aims to keep its mass audience of users, this time launching a budget smartphone specifically for the Indian market, for the time being that is. The ASUS ZenFone Go 4.5 LTE packs just enough for its low price point.

For starters, the ZenFone Go 4.5’s display has its name speaking for itself, measuring at 4.5-inches with 854 x 480 resolution, which can be disappointing considering the fact that many entry level smartphones sport a 720p resolution display. Underneath the hood is a Snapdragon 410 chipset clocked at 1.0 GHz, alongside 1GB of RAM and 8GB of expandable storage up to a further 128GB via the micro SD slot. Included with the handset is 100GB of Google Drive storage for 2 years.

The rear camera of the ZenFone Go 4.5 is of 8 megapixels, and the phone features a 2MP front facing selfie shooter, which sounds just about enough to get the selfie job done. Apart from that, the phone packs a 2,070mAh battery, and it runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow topped with ASUS own Zen UI. The ZenFone Go 4.5 LTE will set you back 6,999 INR (RM460.97). Perhaps ASUS needs to depend on lower end markets to contribute to its sales. Would you be able to live with the ASUS ZenFone Go 4.5?

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The InFocus Bingo 10 might be the cheapest Android Marshmallow powered smartphone out there

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Most OEM’s are still trying to keep up with the annual release of a new Android version of its operating system. Time flew by and we’re now awaiting the official release of Android N by Google, while OEM’s have been busy rolling out Android Marshmallow updates, covering as many devices as they can before version 6.0 ages away.

Despite the struggle, small-time American company InFocus has manage to get Android Marshmallow running on a super budget smartphone, turning it into what may seem like the cheapest handset powered by the current version of Android. Introducing the InFocus Bingo 10, which features slightly poor specs by today’s standards.

On the display side of things, the InFocus Bingo 10 sports a lowly 4.5-inch 854×480 resolution screen with a density of 217 ppi. Under the hood lies a quad-core MediaTek MT6580M SoC clocked at 1.3GHz, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage and a 2,000mAh battery. The budget device features a rear camera and selfie camera of 5MP each. Its front facing shooter might just fare better than the 1.2MP selfie cam on the newly announced iPhone SE!

As mentioned earlier, the InFocus Bingo 10 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which means it will come with Marshmallow features such as Google Now on Tap and Doze Mode. And its price? Rs. 4,299 (RM257.14) on Snapdeal’s online store. Seems like a heck of a good deal although you’re getting a smartphone with lower than sub-par specs. But for that price point, a play-toy smartphone, maybe? What do you think?

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The Insta360 GO 3 is a super cute and versatile 2.7K action camera

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Insta360 has just unveiled the GO 3, which is its smallest action camera yet that features powerful shooting capabilities, while being able to attach to different kinds of attachments for the wildest action shots that you can ever imagine.

The GO 3 weighs just 35g which you won’t feel a thing when you transport it around, measuring just 1-inches wide and 0.9-inches thick, it has a 5-megapixel f/2.2 sensor that takes up to 2.7K resolution videos at 30 fps and 1080p slow motion videos at 120 fps.

Powered by a 310mAh battery, the Insta360 GO 3 has a runtime of up to 45 minutes on a single charge, and when paired with the Action Pod, it extends the runtime by up to 170 minutes. Interestingly, the Action Pod will also feature a flip screen that allows users to conveniently vlog on the camera.

What makes the Insta360 GO 3 really interesting is the magnetic mounting system, which can be attached to a series of accessories that comes in the box, such as the magnetic pendant accessory that lets you wear the camera like a necklace to take a point of view shot, a Pivot Stand that lets you take videos in multiple angles.

Also, the Insta360 GO 3 is IPX8 waterproof up to 16ft without the Action Pod, while it is IPX4 splash proof when used with the Action Pod.

The Insta360 GO 3 can now be purchased directly at Insta360’s official store with various kits from US$379.99 (RM1773), it is available in storage capacities of 32GB, 64GB and 128GB, its storage isn’t expandable so you will have to make that decision upon purchasing one.

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The iPad is reportedly getting its own dedicated WhatsApp app

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Look alive iPad users, WhatsApp is reported to be working on a proper WhatsApp app for the Apple tablet device, meaning the iPad will get its own official WhatsApp app.

Currently, users need to log into WhatsApp Web on a browser within their iPad, and then link it to their account via their iPhone. The introduction of the dedicated app forgoes the need for this workaround.

According to a report by WhatsApp Beta Info, WhatsApp on the iPad would function like on any other device – setting up your account would require you to provide your mobile number and list of contacts; this suggests that only iPads that are cellular-enabled and must be fitted with a SIM card.

In terms of features, the app should fare no differently except for minor UI changes to fit the iPad.

The report also claims that like WhatsApp Web, the iPad version can also enable split screen chats allowing you to chat with multiple people at one time.

The app is currently unavailable as it’s still in the process of development, but we think it’s about time the iPad – one of the most popular mobile gadgets around – gets its own dedicated WhatsApp app.

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The iPad Pro inches closer to being computer-like with USB mouse support

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When the iPad Pro 2018 was introduced, Apple was comparing it to a computer in terms of its capabilities, but the iPad Pro was still limited in certain aspects when compared to a computer. However, recent reports that suggest Apple might be adding USB mouse support to the iPad Pro this year.

The iPad Pro definitely inches closer to being a computer substitute when users are able to use a mouse with it. However, this feature is said to come under iOS Accessibility features, which will come in iOS 13. This means that the USB mouse support will probably be announced in June at WWDC.

Image credit: Macrumors

“The iPad Pro has a USB-C port, so just plug in a USB mouse and if you have physical impairments, if you have any other kinds of motor impairments, just use a USB mouse in accessibility mode,” said Federico Viticci, the founder of MacStories.

While many seems to love the idea of the USB mouse support, some users wished for wireless support and bluetooth support. One Twitter user also suggested a mouse that automatically pairs to the iPad Pro like the Apple Pencil. Meanwhile, there are also users who find it pointless to try to turn the iPad Pro into a laptop because then it would no longer be unique and will become just another laptop on the market.

Which side or you on? Mouse or no mouse?

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The iPhone 11 is supposedly coming with a USB-C fast charger next month

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The iPhone 11 is coming next month, but a recent tweet from ChargerLab suggests that the phone will have a USB-C charger in its box.

The tweet by ChargerLab shows the screenshot of a conversation with someone who says the inclusion of USB-C charger is confirmed by a high-level executive (in Apple) so it’s very likely that this is not a hoax.

😆The iPhone 11 will come with a USB-C charger.
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— ChargerLAB (@chargerlab)
August 20, 2019

That being said, it’s unlikely that it’ll be a charger like the iPad Pro’s. Instead, it’ll be a USB-C-to-Lightning cable, so the new iPhone will still sport a Lightning port but get faster charging with the new charger. This is also not Apple’s first in offering USB-C charing; the newer MacBooks and the iPad Pro 2018 are already integrated with USB-C ports.

Android users may never understand but Apple users will be glad that the iPhones can finally charge faster without needing third-party chargers. If it’s anything like the iPad Pro, we should be seeing an 18W charger in the box when we get the iPhone 11.

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The iPhone 12 is slower than the iPhone 11 as shown in benchmark scores

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So the
 iPhone 12
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 faster than before.

This drop in performance is downclocked on the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, which makes it score lower than the iPhone 11 with the A13 Bionic. The benchmarks were shared on Twitter and shows the iPhone 12 to perform slower in both the CPU and GPU departments
compared
 to the iPhone 11.

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— Venkatesh Babu.G (@smartvenkat95)
October 16, 2020

What’s interesting is that when the new iPad Air – which also has the A14 Bionic – ran on AnTuTu, it scored significantly higher than both the iPhone 12 series and the iPhone 11. This is more in-line with the kind of performance most people are expecting.

Interestingly, both the iPhone 12 and iPad Air had the same 4GB RAM and 256GB storage, so the difference in performance really comes down to just the chip, and how it high it’s clocked out of the box.

Image credit: Venkatesh Babu.G (@smartvenkat95)

If these benchmark scores are true, and we want to find some sort of reasoning behind it, then we can only assume this is done to improve battery life; the iPad Air has a larger battery and therefore doesn’t need the performance cap. Well, it’s either this or the phone tested here is still fresh out of the oven and retail releases will receive an update that fixes this.

We’re hoping of course for the latter because RM3,899 is a lot to spend on something that’s slower than the previous generation.

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The iPhone 6 Plus bends, but it isn’t a good thing

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While the new iPhone sales are going extremely well, there’s bound to be problems all the time, this isn’t an ‘antennagate’ or display issue, but more to the issue of the poor material or manufacturing issue of the product. According to reports, the
iPhone6 Plus
 is apparently “bendable”, but this isn’t something that was intended for its design, users have been complaining that when the phone is placed in their back pocket, the phone tends to bend itself easily while it fortunately still functions properly. Check out the video down below.

This issue has been reported on the larger
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iPhone 6
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Maybe, Apple should consider making iPhones that actually self-heal?


The iPhone 7 comes with new glossy Jet Black color, water resistance and no headphone jack

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It’s the yearly affair by Cupertino giant Apple again, and at Apple’s most anticipated keynote event of the year, the company has finally announced the iPhone 7 series – the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus. Many rumors have surfaced prior to Apple’s keynote, so let’s see which ones were spot on.

For starters, the iPhone 7 features a build that looks pretty similar to last year’s iPhone 6S, with a curved alumnium body. Apple has also added a new color option for the iPhone 7 – Jet Black. What makes the Jet Black color option differ from the rest is its look and feel. Instead of a smooth metal finish like seen with the Gold, Silver, Black and Rose Gold options, the brand new Jet Black comes with a glossy design instead. The Jet Black color also features a much darker black that Apple’s previous gray and black offerings. The possible downside to it is that the Jet Black model can be a fingerprint magnet.

The iPhone 7 features Apple’s new 64-bit quad core A10 Fusion chip, which as interesting as it sounds, is probably a standard annual improvement upon iPhones. In case you want to know more, the A10 is 40% faster than the A9 chip in the previous 6S. The iPhone 7 packs a new GPU as well, performing 50% faster than last year’s iPhones. The home button on the iPhone 7 is also being improved to a new force sensitive one. The new home button works similarly to Apple’s on Force Touch technology on its Macbook trackpads. The Taptic Engine feedback, originally seen on the Apple Watch has also made its way to the iPhone 7, offering different vibration feedbacks for different notifications.

The iPhone 7 also sports an improved 12MP rear camera with OIS, f/1.8 aperture, six-element lens. The camera features a Quad-LED flash which allows for better photo capturing under artificial lighting. With IOS 10, the camera app allows you to save photos in RAW format. Coupled with the updated camera is a 7MP FaceTime HD Camera on the front with auto image stablization.

For the case of the iPhone 7 Plus, Apple appears to have upped the ante with a dual camera configuration on the back of the handset, the first ever on an iPhone. The setup consists of two 12MP lenses, one being a wide angle lens and the other being a telephoto lens. With the dual camera setup, the iPhone 7 Plus is capable of 2x optical zoom and up to 10x software zoom. As Apple isn’t the first to introduce a dual-lens camera, we do know that images captured by such cameras will provide better depth of field. Phil Schiller of course stressed that the iPhone 7 Plus doesn’t mean that we can dump our DSLR’s or replace them.

Moving on to more improvements, the iPhone 7 comes with stereo speakers, as rumored before. The speakers are positioned on the top and the bottom of the handset. As for the next controversial rumor that is spot on – the absence of the headphone jack, Apple has shot back with a one word reply, “Courage”. The courage to move on, to be precise, though Apple too isn’t the first the remove the headphone jack from a phone.

With the omission of the headphone jack, Apple has introduced the rumored Air Pods, opting to go full wireless in the future. The Air Pods are a pair of wireless earbuds, fitted with Apple’s new W1 chip. It features infrared sensors and motion accelerometers to activate Siri, plus a microphone that for voice enhancement. The Air Pods comes with a charging case that carries 25 hours worth of charge, with the Air Pods offering 5 hours of battery life. But of course, Apple isn’t leaving behind wired earphones and headphones. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus both come shipped with a Lightning to headphone jack dongle.

One key breakthrough by Apple with the iPhone 7 line is water resistance. Yes, you read right. The iPhone finally comes with water and dust resistance. Better late than never, the new iPhone is rated IP67 for water and dust resistance. For battery life, the iPhone 7 boasts 2 more hours than the 6S, and for the Plus variant, one extra hour.

To wrap it all up, the iPhone 7 series has done away with the 16GB memory configuration. Instead, they come in 32GB, 128GB and 256GB options. The 64GB option appears to be removed as well, and is now only available with the iPhone SE. The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are now offered in 32GB and 128GB memory options. Last but not least, the iPhone 7 comes with a price starting at $649 (RM2,627.05) and the iPhone 7 Plus starts at $769 (RM3,112.80). The Air Pods on the other hand, come with a price tag of $159 (RM643.61). Do note that the stated prices in Ringgit are just a direct conversion and won’t be the official Malaysian pricing. What do you think of the new iPhones?

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The iPhone 7 is now available in Red color

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Apple has been known for releasing products in red color with its (PRODUCT)Red(TM) initiative, a partnership with (RED) that supports HIV/AIDS counselling, but this is definitely the first time the company has made the color available for the iPhone. That’s right folks, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus is now available in a new striking red color, and by buying one you are contributing funds to the global fund to support HIV/AIDS programs and help deliver an AIDS-free generation.

Storage option for the RED iPhone 7 and 7 Plus has been limited to 128GB and 256GB, prices however remain the same as the other colors, the RED iPhone 7 and 7 Plus retails from RM3,699 and RM4,299 respectively. In addition, Apple has also made top apps in the App Store in red color in conjunction with World AIDS Day, other products that is offered in red color includes the Apple Watch with a red sports strap, Beats Pill+ Portable Speaker, Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones and iPods. If you are in support of RED and don’t mind spending on an red iPhone, this is probably the best chance to grab one for yourself.

The (RED) iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will go on sale on March 24, so mark your calendar if you want to snatch up one as they are only available for a limited time.

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The iPhone 7 still charges the same old slow

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While Android smartphone manufacturers are striving to provide super fast charging speeds with their devices, mostly with the help of Qualcomm’s Quick Charge technology, Apple seems to be trailing behind in this aspect for some time now, and it still appears to be the case for the company’s latest series of phones – the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

While the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus both sport the largest capacity batteries ever for their own class, Apple still ships the same old 5W charging adapters along with its new handsets. According to AnandTech’s review of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, both phones appear to have almost 10 percent longer charging times compared to their respective predecessors – the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus. The iPhone 7 series does pale in comparison with the fast charging compatible phones of 2016, such as the Galaxy S7 series and the Note 7. Based on the chart by AnandTech, the bigger iPhone 7 Plus took a whopping 3.07 hours to charge from 0 to 100 percent.

AnandTech claims that Apple could use a higher power charge since charging the iPhone while using it does impact the charging rate. This results in the charging adapter not being able to supply enough juice for the board while charging its battery simultaneously. Most 2016 flagships, regardless of battery capacity seem to perform better in charging durations than the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

Apple’s efforts in upping its phones’ battery life may be seen, but it looks like the company has to up its charging speed game as well, at least in its next refresh of its iPhones. Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

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The iPhone is currently favored by teens more than ever

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A survey conducted by popular US investment firm Piper Jaffray shows that teens want the iPhone more than ever before in the history of Apple’s widely used handset. A report by Investor’s Business Daily stated that the survey showed a whopping 81 percent of teens expect their next phone to be an iPhone. This record figure marks 2 percent more than the percentage during Fall 2016.

The figure is said to be the highest ever seen in a survey, which reflects on a potential positive outcome for Cupertino giant Apple in terms of its sales. On top of that, 76 percent of the surveyed teens are currently owning an iPhone. The popularity of Apple products have been unprecendented since their respective launches, and this could be the result of pop culture playing a contributing factor. From celebrities to countless ads and product placements in movies, Apple products (especially the iPhone) have hardly ever been out of the big picture.

The scenario for wearables is a whole different story however, with only 10 percent of teens favoring the Apple Watch. The champ in this department is Fitbit, getting 71 percent of the most wanted vote. This could be due to the fact that Fitbit wearables are relatively more affordable than Apple’s line of smartwatches, and affordability is definitely a key factor for the teen age group.

How about you? Is the Apple iPhone your favorite device? What do you think will be your next phone?

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The iPhone X is back due to the low demand of the new iPhones

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When Apple started launching the newer iPhones, they also stopped producing the iPhone X. However, with the recent news on the production cut of the three newer models, Apple is now reported to resume the production of the iPhone X.

The resumption of the production is speculated to be caused by the lack of demand in the new iPhone Xs and Xs Max, and it was rumoured that Apple had a business deal with Samsung that required the former to purchase a fixed amount of OLED screens, which is why when the demand of the iPhone Xs series did not reach Apple’s expectations, they had to bring back the production of the iPhone X to fully utilise the OLED screens they purchased.

In addition to that, it was also reported that the iPhone X will be less expensive to be produced as it is an older model hence the components and equipments will also be less costly compared to the newer iPhones. The resumption of iPhone X production is definitely surprising as Apple cut the production of the iPhone in January this year by half to 20 million units.

Meanwhile, the iPhone XR is also not getting great sales as its production has been cut by one third, and there are still others who choose to purchase its cheaper alternatives, the iPhone 8 models. Apple is also cutting down the price of iPhone XR in Japan to increase the number of sales, which shows that the iPhone XR’s sales has really been underperforming.

That being said, it’s a good news for those who are looking forward to purchasing the iPhone X.

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The iPhone X is my longest serving smartphone for a few reasons

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Over the past few months, I’ve come across enough great iPhone alternatives to convince me to switch over from the iPhone X, which I have been holding on since my review 6 months ago. I have to admit, the iPhone X has a fair amount of problems that made me wanting to switch from it, there are still many apps that aren’t optimized well for the notch, Face ID is still not as great as Touch ID, and I almost got lost in the streets of Barcelona a few months ago when it fail to lock on to GPS satellites. But still, every time I start backing up my stuffs and switched my SIM to an Android phone, I regretted almost immediately and switched back right away, which I can assure you it’s more than just  the Apple ecosystem that’s keeping me from moving away.

The Unrivaled Touch Experience

Not too long after the iPhone X was announced, it didn’t take long for some Android phones to adapt some of the iPhone X’s features, and one of the best adaptations is gesture navigation, which works so well on the iPhone X that it makes sense to swipe to go back to the homescreen or pull up the app switcher. Even though the upcoming Android P has the feature supported natively, chances are the feature might not be supported on the Android phones I own even if they managed to receive the update, 3D touch on iOS has also proven to be really useful when texting on the iPhone X too, as it allows me to select text faster than it is on Android, making the touch screen experience on the iPhone X a lot more enjoyable at times.

An All-Rounder Camera

I’ve never been sold on Apple’s Shot on iPhone X ads and consider it’s camera the best in the competition, devices like the Huawei P20 has already taken the crown in smartphone photography all thanks to the collaborative effort between Huawei and Leica, with the former utilizing AI in photography, the Huawei P20 has the best camera hardware I’ve ever tested, and based on our
comparison
 back then, it outperformed the iPhone X’s camera in dynamic range and detail. However, the one thing that most Android phones still can’t trump is the iPhone X’s videography performance, it is probably the only smartphone camera that is able to take stabilized 4K videos at 60 FPS, and it also records with a higher bitrate than most other smartphones with the MOV file format, making it more than just a mere device for smartphone photography. Also, I have used the iPhone X in many occasions to shoot some of our hands on videos using the FiLMiC Pro app, which allows me to adjust color temperature and select which microphone I want it to pick up audio from, I highly recommend that you purchase the app if you are thinking to use the iPhone X for videography.

Games Better though not a Gaming Phone

Even though I really hate that notch getting in my way when I’m playing games, the iPhone X is still my preferred gaming smartphone of choice, though it doesn’t sport any gamer centric features like what we’ve seen on gaming smartphones, games are well optimized for the iPhone X’s hardware and you are getting the highest possible graphics quality that even some flagship Android phones aren’t able to achieve, not to forget to mention that I can have my game progress sync to iCloud and continue playing on my iPad without worrying any data loss. Furthermore, the App Store is more addictive than Google Play with rich editorial content that suggests apps and games I should try out, which I miss dearly when I switch to an Android phone.

Despite the satisfaction I have for the iPhone X, it’s retail price is one thing that’s keeping me from recommending it to friends and family, most Apple resellers are already giving discounts and some online retailers have managed to offer as much as RM1000 lesser than it’s original retail price. While not every of the points I mentioned above are exclusive to the iPhone X, you can still very much experience it on the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus depending on your budget, but overall, I can’t deny that Apple has done a pretty good job on the iPhone X to keep me happy for the past 6 months, as people who know me well would know that I switch phones almost every two weeks.

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The iPhone XR is a cheaper iPhone with an inaccessible price tag

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While Apple’s Phil Schiller has mentioned in the Keynote that the company wants to make iPhones more accessible to more customers, the iPhone XR is the ‘accessible’ phone that was announced today that doesn’t seem too accessible with a starting price of $749, though that’s actually a significant price cut from the higher end iPhone Xs, it still isn’t quite an affordable iPhone.

Unlike the iPhone Xs, the iPhone XR comes with a 6.1″ LCD display that Apple calls it the Liquid Retina display, it doesn’t support 3D Touch but comes with a haptic touch that gives you a vibration feedback when say, for instance, pressing the volume button to snap a photo.

The iPhone XR also gets a lower IP67 rating as opposed to the Xs, but it does come with six beautiful colors with aerospace grade aluminum and glass build, so that’s definitely an improvement as opposed to the iPhone 5C’s ‘unapologetically plastic’ build.

Fortunately, if you don’t really care about the dual cameras and OLED display on the iPhone XS, the iPhone XR is still going to impress as it is still powered by the A12 Bionic chip, which you are still going to enjoy great performance throughout the ownership.

The iPhone XR also has the plethora of sensors for Face ID like the iPhone Xs, it comes with a single 12MP wide-angle lens with optical image stabilization, a larger sensor size and improved True Tone flash, there’s also support for wider stereo sound recording when shooting videos.

iPhone XR supports dual SIM like its higher end sibling, and it will be available in storage capacities of 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, it will be also made available on September 21 in stores. Apple has also kept the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 in store with a lower starting price from $449 and $599 respectively, hence the older iPhones are probably more accessible than the XR if you don’t require all that firepower.

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The iPhone XR will officially retail from RM3,599

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In typical Apple fashion, the company is sure to unveil its device prices before its actual launch date in Malaysia, and it has finally unveiled the iPhone XR’s official retail price on its official website, the iPhone XR will retail from RM3,599 and unlike the more expensive Xs, it is available in three storage capacities of 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, it will also have more color options than the iPhone Xs with a selection of White, Black, Blue, Yellow, Coral and PRODUCT)RED(tm).

The iPhone XR’s price maxes out at RM4,299 for the 256GB model, which is significantly cheaper than the iPhone Xs. In an added advantage, the iPhone XR has a larger screen size than the Xs at 6.1-inches, though it uses an LCD display instead of OLED, Apple claims that it is the best LCD display that it has ever used on an iPhone.

Apart from that, the iPhone XR omits the dual camera setup on the iPhone Xs, but it still has the A12 Bionic processor, a single 12MP f/1.8 and 7MP TrueDepth front camera, IP67 water and dust protection, and support for dual SIM, which our variant is confirmed to use eSIM and Nano SIM.

For the first time, Apple is also officially kicking off preorder on its official website, customers can place their orders starting 19th October 3.01 PM, so that you don’t need to queue for it at retail stores.

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The iQOO launched with Snapdragon 855 and 12GB RAM, costing less than RM3,000

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We know Vivo has a new sub-brand called iQOO, while recent reports also claim that iQOO will be Vivo’s avenue for producing and releasing premium flagships.

In these reports, iQOO’s apparent first smartphone will come with impressive specs – Snapdragon 855 chipset, 12GB RAM and 256 ROM. It’s said to sport a 4,000 mAh battery and supports 44W fast charging.

Image credit: Vivo

As it turns out, these reports were true. According to Engadget – who’ve gotten a hands-on preview of the phone – iQOO’s first release is set to be named after the brand. It is indeed powered by a Snapdragon 855 chipset as well as an option of 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM or a much bigger 12GB RAM + 256GB ROM. Vivo claims that this is a gaming-centric device, and it shows.

The phone is a 6.41-inch mammoth featuring an AMOLED display and a dewdrop notch. Another notable addition is a 4,000mAh battery along with Vivo’s 44W Vivo Super FlashCharge. The iQOO will sport an all glass body along with a LED strip at the back that functions as notification lights.

Image credit: Vivo

The iQOO comes with pressure-sensitive “Monster Touch” trigger buttons for gaming. According to Engadget, the device sports a vapor cooling system making it a bona fide gaming smartphone.

As all smartphones that have a Vivo DNA go, the camera must be great. The iQOO is equipped with a triple-lens setup which features a 12MP main camera, a 13MP super wide camera and a 2MP depth sensor camera.

Image credit: Vivo

At the moment, the phone is only available in China for 2,988 Yuan (RM1,816) for the 6GB variant and 4,298 Yuan (RM2,6,12) for the 12GB variant. There’s no word as of yet on whether the iQOO will ship outside of China, but considering it’s affordable price for high-end components, we can see it selling like hotcakes if it does.

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The iQOO Neo SD855 Edition is arriving soon; supports 33W fast charging

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Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO made its debut this year and now the brand is ready to launch another edition of its iQOO Neo, the iQOO Neo SD855 Edition.

The iQOO Neo was actually launched a few months back, but the new Neo — as the name suggests — will be equipped with the Snapdragon 855 chipset. Just like the original variant, the iQOO Neo SD855 Edition will feature a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and also sport a waterdrop notch.

In addition, the iQOO Neo SD855 Edition also has similar camera setups. On its front, you’ll get a 12MP selfie camera whereas on its back, you’ll get a 12MP rear camera with an 8MP ultra wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. You’ll also be getting up to 8GB RAM paired with up to 256GB storage but unfortunately, it is not expandable.

Previously on the original iQOO Neo, the phone has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 22.5W charging. Now, the new edition will support 33W charging — almost 1.5x faster than previous model. This is definitely more beneficial to gamers who games excessively with their phones.

The iQOO Neo will be launched on October 24 and can already be pre-ordered in China. It will officially go on sale on November 1.

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The JOI 11 2-in-1 tablet is now available for RM899

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SNS Network has had a busy morning today as the company has officially brought in the JOI 11 2-in-1 productivity tablet into the Malaysian market.

Featuring a sleek metal design, the JOI 11 is a tablet that weights 700g and measures just 8.8mm thick. The tablet sports a 10.8″ Full HD IPS display that has a screen aspect ratio of 3:2.

Specifications-wise, the JOI 11 sports a quad-core Intel Atom x5 processor and 4GB of DDR3 RAM. The tablet comes with 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded to 128GB through the use of a microSD card. For ports, the JOI 11 comes with a USB Type-C port that allows for faster data transfer and charging speeds, as well as a built-in HDMI port for those who rely on extrenal displays. As for battery life, the JOI 11 packs a 8,400mAh battery, giving the tablet up to eight hours of battery life. The JOI 11 runs on Windows 10 Home right out of the box

As is the case with many tablets, the JOI 11 also comes with its own set of peripherals. As expected of a modern day tablet, the JOI 11 comes with a detachable keyboard that is available in two variants: metal or leather. Finally, the JOI 11 also has a stylus that is referred to as the Active Pen.

For those interested in the JOI 11, the tablet itself will retail for RM899. On the peripherals side of things, the Hard (Metal) Keyboard will retail for RM249, the Leather Keyboard will go for RM199, and the Active Pen is priced at RM99.

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The JOI 8 is the most affordable Windows 8.1 tablet money can buy

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We posted about Toshiba’s Encore Mini, a
tablet
 that runs full blown
Windows 8.1
 and costs a mere $120, you won’t have to wait for that device to reach here because local retailer SNS Network, Intel and Microsoft Malaysia have joined forces together to introduce a locally manufactured Windows 8.1 tablet – the JOI 8 to the Malaysian market. This 8-inch
tablet
 is priced superbly low at RM499, and the best thing is that SNS Network is allowing customers to trade in any old laptops to get a rebate of up to RM500, which is a pretty good deal.

Don’t expect the JOI 8 to pack powerful internal since it’s priced that low, the
tablet
 has an Intel Atom Z3735E Quad-Core CPU, 1GB RAM + 16GB built-in flash with
MicroSD Expansion
 up to 128GB, 8” WXGA (1280×800) TFT Multitouch display, 5MP+2MP rear and front cameras, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. The tablet doesn’t come with a standard USB port so its pretty limited on inputs, the tablet is also missing the Windows button and you’ll need to access the Start menu by calling out the charms bar. Despite of its cheap price, you are still getting goodies when you purchase the tablet, Microsoft has thrown in a year of free
Office 365
 subscription and 1TB of OneDrive storage so you are pretty getting much bang for the buck when you are already paying for such a cheap device.

To get yourself even more excited, SNS Network is currently having a roadshow in Low Yat Plaza, which early birds will be eligible to buy a
Samsung
 32” LED TV together with the
tablet
 with an additional RM500, the laptop trade-in value mentioned above can be used to offset the amount; users who purchase the tablet at the roadshow are also eligible to take part in AirAsia’s “Fly for free with BIG” contest to stand a chance to win RM5000 worth of BIG points. After the roadshow, users can still buy the JOI 8
tablet
from Lazada Malaysia. Do head on over to Low Yat Plaza this weekend to check out the JOI 8 tablet. Asking for our first impressions? We are overwhelmed with its smooth performance.


The JOI Book 100 laptop weighs 1.35kg and comes with 128GB SSD for RM1299

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If you have always wanted a lightweight and slim laptop that doesn’t break the bank, turn your heads over to the JOI Book 100 by SNS Network unveiled today, it is the slimmest 14-inch laptop that the company has ever produced that comes with a premium aluminum build and weighs merely 1.35kg, the laptop’s IPS display features extremely slim bezels at 3mm and outputs Full HD resolution.

Powered by an Intel Celeron N3450 processor supported by 4GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage, the JOI Book 100 can be further expanded with a M.2 SSD, which SNS Network will be preinstalling a 128GB Intel SSD 545s for early purchasers during the promotion period, users can also upgrade the SSD by unscrewing two screws at the bottom of the laptop. In terms of port options, there’s two USB 3.0, a micro HDMI port, a microSDXC slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. SNS Network claims that the laptop’s built-in 10,000mAh battery can offer up to 8 hours of working time, which is rather impressive for laptop sold at such a price point.

The JOI Book 100 is preloaded with a 64-bit version of Windows 10 Home Single Language on the 32GB onboard storage, advanced users can choose to clone the operating system over to the given 128GB M.2 SSD for better performance. Available in color options of gold and dark grey, the JOI Book 100 retails at RM1,299, apart from getting a free Intel SSD 545s worth RM249 installed in the laptop, SNS Network is also giving away a JOI Anti-theft backpack worth RM129.

Customers can purchase the JOI Book 100 starting today at major online e-commerce platforms or visit any GLOO Stores located in major AEON and AEON BiG Malls. To find out more about service points and JOI products, visit SNS Network at www.sns.com.my.

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The Kampung Bharu Ramadhan bazaar goes cashless thanks to the Touch ‘n Go eWallet

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How do modernize something as traditional as Ramadhan bazaars? Touch ‘n Go’s (TnG) answer is by making these festive food markets go cashless.

You may be familiar with TnG’s fintech offering, the Touch ‘n Go eWallet, which lets you load your TnG card via your phone. Now, the company is reinvigorating the humble bazaar by implementing the same eWallet at one of the city’s most popular bazaars at Kampung Bharu.

The #Rayasempoi campaign aims to not only bring fintech to the forefront this Ramadhan, but also to introduce zero food wastage and no plastic movements during this festive season.

Image credit: Touch ‘n Go

Customers with a TnG eWallet will have 400 stalls to choose from and buy their goods by simply scanning a QR code placed at each merchant’s stall. There will also be activities happening throughout the campaign and users can enjoy cashbacks worth a total of RM1,000,000.

The bazaar is located right smack in the middle of the age-old township and can be reached by the Kampung Bharu LRT station. You can visit the food market from 3pm to 6pm daily until 31 May.

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The Kingston A400 SSD can now be bought from RM92

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If your laptop’s hard drive is slowing down your workflow, there’s no reason not to upgrade to an SSD now, as the entry-level Kingston A400 SSD has hit an all time low for RM92 for the 120GB capacity model over at Shopee. The SSD is also available in 240GB and 480GB models, which goes on for RM149.50 and RM280 respectively, you can even get an additional RM5 off the price if you opt for the highest capacity model.

The Kingston A400 sports a 2.5″ form factor and uses TLC NAND storage, it sports sequential transfer speeds of up to 500MB/s read and 450MB/s write, which is at least 5x faster than traditional laptop hard drives. Furthermore, its 7mm thin form factor ensures that it can be fitted into any laptop.

This deal could be temporal and we would recommend that you act fast before it goes off, click here to head on over to
Shopee’s
 page.

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The Last Guardian delayed until the 6th of December

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In a move that can no longer be considered surprising, President of Sony’s Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida has announced that The Last Guardian will receive one final delay to do some bug fixes.

For those who have been following The Last Guardian closely, the game has been delayed numerous times over its 9-year development. First announced in 2007, the game was originally going to be a PlayStation 3 exclusive. However, the game was repeatedly delayed, causing everyone to assume that The Last Guardian would be going the way of Half Life 3. Then, at last year’s E3, the game was shown at Sony’s press conference. A release date was given then, with the game scheduled to be released on October 25th.

With the announcement of this new delay, The Last Guardian would miss its October 25th launch date. Currently, the game is scheduled for a December 6th launch. Barring any other unforeseen delays, The Last Guardian will finally be out on store shelves.

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The latest Mi Pad might come with a Snapdragon processor and an 18:9 screen

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Xiaomi is not only known for its great phones, the company has also released a range of tablets which perform just as good as its phones. Looks like they are finally releasing another tablet device that might come with a Snapdragon processor.

The guys over at XDA Developers were digging through the code of the latest Xiaomi firmware files and found references to a ‘Pad’ in the codes. Other than that, it also references other things like a 6,000mAh battery and pixel density of 320 PPI. XDA also mentioned that we might be looking at a Snapdragon 660 processor, 13MP rear camera, and a 5MP front camera. The most interesting thing is that it also references an 18:9 aspect ratio screen, something only seen on phones and never on tablets. That would mean that we are going to get either a very tall tablet or a normal sized tablet with possibly no bezels or very minimal on the screen.

An analyst in China has reported that the new tablets are still in research and development and it might be a few months before we hear anything about it. To add on to that, a Xiaomi executive has also confirmed in November 2017 that they are working on a new Mi Pad but has not revealed anything else.

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The latest WeChat 5.3.1 update lets you recall sent messages

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We always get blamed when we send the wrong message to our friends thanks to the ‘brilliant’ auto correct feature on our soft keyboards, in the latest WeChat 5.3.1 update, you can finally recall those messages that you don’t mean to send across. Of course, this will only work if you recall the message within two minutes before you get into trouble.

In addition, the new WeChat update gives the new messaging app a new crispier and fresher UI while adding two more interesting features – Tags for Contacts and Favorite Messages in bulk, which will allow you to tag your favorite contacts for easier access and saving all your favorite or important messages so that you can find them without going through the long thread of conversations.

The new update is now only available for iOS and Android devices (sorry
Windows Phone
 folks!), so get your lazy bones working and hit up the App Store and Play Store to get this great update now!


The LeEco LePro 3 has a staggering 8GB RAM and 256GB capacity for less than RM2500

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LeEco (formerly known as LeTV) has been making impressive handsets in its homebase and we have been seeing them walking the steps of competitors Xiaomi and Meizu, the company is set to host an event on 21 September to announce its new products and one of its flagship smartphones has been leaked ahead of the launch. The LePro 3 is an extremely powerful smartphone on paper and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 CPU, it is being offered in standard and premium variants, which differs in hardware offerings, the standard variant of the LePro 3 will have a 5.5-inch Full HD display, 6GB RAM, 64GB of storage, a 16-megapixel main and 8-megapixel front camera, and a 4070mAh battery. If you opt for the premium LePro 3, you get upgraded to a larger 5.7-inch Quad HD display, 8GB RAM, 256GB of storage, a dual 13-megapixel main camera and 16-megapixel front camera, and a 5000mAh battery, which is a significant specs bump from the standard variant.

Apart from its flagship specs, the LePro 3 seems to be a looker as well, as the leaked slides explains that the phone has a polished brush metal chassis and a 2.5D curved glass on its display. In terms of pricing, the leaked slides merely teased a RMB2X99 and RMB3X99 price for the standard and premium variant respectively, even if we were to assume the X to be an 8 or 9, that translates to around RM1850 and RM2459, which is darn affordable for the killer specs the phone has. The LePro 3 will be launched in China next week, how we wished LeEco would made its presence available here.

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The Legend of Zelda gets remade on a browser

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It has been 30 years since the original Legend Of Zelda was released on the NES. To commemorate the occassion, two fans of the original game has decided to port the original game to a browser.

Built using WebGL, The Legend Of Zelda 30-Year Tribute is an open-source version of the original game. The entire game is rendered in voxels, giving the NES game’s graphics an upgrade from standard pixellated sprites into “2.5D” Minecraft-ish graphics.

The Legend Of Zelda 30-Year Tribute was the brainchild of progammer Scott Lininger and artist Mike Magee, both of whom grew up playing the game when it was first released. In its current form, the browser remake is still a work in progress as many of the game’s dungeons have yet to be included in the game. Also, seeing as this is a fanmade project and not a Nintendo-authorized one, we expect the game to be taken down eventually. In the meantime, if you’re aching for something to do on your browser, you should try out this browser-remake of a classic game.

Source:
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The Lenovo Legion Duel gaming phone launched in Europe: Starts at €999.99 (RM4,879)

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The Lenovo Legion Duel gaming smartphone is finally launched bringing to the market yet another gaming smartphone alongside the likes of the ROG Phone, Black Shark, and RedMagic.

The phone was one of the most anticipated devices of 2020 because it’s Lenovo’s first foray into the gaming smartphone market – bearing the Predator brand, it’s got one heck of a reputation to live up to.

The phone is priced at 999.99 Euro (RM4,879) and comes in only one capacity variant – 16GB RAM + 512GB internal storage. It’s a lot pricier than in its native
China
, but that could be mainly due to Europe’s high VAT rates. There are two
colours
 to choose from, however – the very menacing sounding Vengeance Red and Blazing Blue.

The phone packs a 6.65-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel that pushes a refresh rate of 144Hz, which is right up there with the likes of competitors ROG Phone 3 and
RedMagic
 5G.

Under the hood is a Snapdragon 865+ chipset making it a bona fide gaming beast. There’s, of course, support for 5G connectivity, and you get LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage.

For imaging, you get a 64MP main lens and a 16MP ultrawide angle lens. For selfies, you get a 20MP horizontal pop-up camera – this is arguably the most interesting design of the Legion Duel, because it makes live streaming easier for mobile gamers.

Powering the device is a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging, which Lenovo claims can charge the phone completely in just 30 minutes.

The phone comes with two USB C charging ports – the second is placed on the side (bottom when in horizontal orientation); this keeps any cables away from your hand when your gaming. For audio, there’s also a dual front-firing speaker too. It’s also got haptic triggers which like that on the ROG Phone.

There’s no word yet on when the phone will arrive in Malaysia, but according to a report by
GSM Arena
, the phone will ship to the Asia Pacific this October 15.

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The Lenovo Legion Y700 Ultimate Edition is one sick gaming tablet

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While its easy to jazz up a phone with RGB lighting and call that a gaming phone, tablets haven’t quite fared the same treatment, but Lenovo is taking things up a notch by introducing the Legion Y700 Ultimate Edition, which sports an electrochromic rear glass panel that color shifts when it is electronically activated, making this a super cool gaming tablet to own if you ever want to flex one in front of your friends.

How the feature works here is that when the glass panel is activated electronically, it will transition from a plain metallic surface to a cube shaped pattern when the tablet is in use, while it should also create a nice reflection from nearby lights that should appeal to gamers who want a flashy device like this.

Otherwise, the Legion Y700 Ultimate Edition has the similar internals as the regular version, which is powered by a Snapdragon 870 processor supported by 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, it has an 8.8-inch display that pushes 2560×1600 resolution and refreshes at 120Hz with a 240Hz touch polling rate, dual JBL linear speakers, a 6550mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging, a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port for data transfer and charging.

The Legion Y700 Ultimate Edition will be available in color options of Ice White and Glare Blue and retails at RMB3,699 (RM2,439), which you can only purchase it in China if you ever want to get your hands on one, but if you don’t care about its flashy design, the Snapdragon 870 powered
Xiaomi Pad 5
 is readily available for purchase
here
 at a much cheaper price.

Source:
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The Lenovo Legion Y740s is so slim that it couldn’t cool a GeForce graphics

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CES 2020 technically begins today, as major tech brands start taking their latest and greatest products to the stage before the official show starts. Lenovo is taking the show off with the Legion Y740s gaming laptop, a 15.6-inch machine that measures 0.58-inch and weighs 1.89kg – pretty impressive.

While the good news is that the Legion Y740s won’t be using Intel U processors, as it offers up to a 10th Gen Core i9 H processor, 32GB RAM and 1TB PCIe storage, you do however need to pair it with an eGPU enclosure as a compromise for its slimness, which Lenovo thankfully also ships one with it that’s called the BoostStation, otherwise you are just stuck with integrated Intel graphics.

Lenovo claims that the Legion Y740s would have a battery life of up to eight hours, there’s two Thunderbolt 3 ports, two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, Dolby Atmos tuned speakers, and users can choose between a 1080p or 4K HDR Dolby Vision display.

If you are interested, Lenovo will be shipping both the Legion Y740s and BoostStation eGPU in May this year, where the laptop will have a starting price of $1100 and add on $250, you get to take the BoostStation eGPU enclosure home.

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The Lenovo P2 to go official together with Moto M in Lenovo's launch event

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As the press prepares themselves for next week’s unveiling of the Moto M handset on November 8, information from the launch event’s invitation tells us that the Moto M won’t be the only smartphone to see the light when next Tuesday arrives. It seems a like Lenovo branded smartphone will be making its way to the launch event as well.

Based on the invitation to Lenovo’s launch event in Guangzhou, the Lenovo P2 is slated to make an appearance together with the anticipated Moto M handset. Lenovo has pretty much allowed Motorola some liberty when it comes to launching devices under the Moto branding since the latter went under the former’s wing two years ago. The Lenovo P2 is said to be sporting the same 5.5-inch Full HD display and the same mammoth 5,100mAh battery that was rumored to be packed by the Moto M.

Speaking of the Moto M, the handset is rumored to be powered by two different processors for two different variants – China and the rest of the world. The Chinese variant is said to feature a MediaTek Helio P10 chipset with 4GB of RAM while the global model will have a Snapdragon 625 processor with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The handset is also rumored to feature a standard camera setup of 13MP and 5MP rear and front cameras respectively.

Till then, we have exactly a week from now till the Lenovo event next Tuesday. Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

Source:
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The Lenovo Z6 will launch on April 23 with a Snapdragon 855 chipset and four rear cameras

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The Lenovo Z6 Pro is about to be revealed on April 23, but we already found several leaks about the phone before its launch.

Discovered on Weibo, the company posted a poster of the Z6 Pro with the details of some of its hardwares. The first one spotted was the information that tells us the Z6 Pro will be coming with a quadruple camera setup on its rear that has AI support and OIS.

The company also made the Z6 Pro with a Snapdragon 855 chipset in it, and to prevent overheating, the device will now equip a PC-class liquid cooling technology.

The Z6 Pro will also house a 4,000mAh battery, and we really hope it’ll support fast charging. It was also reported previously that the phone will be including 5G connectivity.

Lastly, the phone is expected to have a water drop notch and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It is already available for pre-order in China through
JD.com
 and the company’s official site, but its pricing and availability outside China is still a mystery.

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The LG G4 snaps a world record 746 selfies in one single charge

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The LG G4 is a great smartphone and while we have commended the device in our exclusive video then, LG have decided to promote the phone’s battery life that is able to take up to 746 selfies in a single charge, earning the Guinness World Record for the first smartphone to be able to do so.

With the help of over 2,500 people in Mexico City, the one and only G4 at the scene took selfies of individuals and group of people in every 10 seconds and LG notes that they actually ran out of crowd to totally drain the phone’s battery, which is impressive for a smartphone nonetheless and defeating a standard point and shoot camera, though it isn’t mentioned if the phone was on some power saving mode or connected to any always on cellular data, we can actually confirm right here that the G4 does indeed have a commendable battery life during our review period.

If you’re ever thinking is ever reaching the Malaysian shores, you should be happy to know that the phone has been detected in our local compliance board SIRIM’s database, which means we should be expecting a launch of the phone really soon, do hit up the Play button on the YouTube player and check out our exclusive review of the LG G4.

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The LG G5 SE features a tamer processor

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With the HTC 10 launched yesterday, many rumors are still floating around regarding different variants of flagship handsets by Samsung and LG. In LG’s case, there seems to be an alleged LG G5 SE. The first thing that will strike your mind is probably the SE name, like on the iPhone SE, which features upgraded internals from the iPhone 5s. That isn’t the case for the LG G5 SE, which sports a less powerful, or in other words, a non flagship standard processor like on the original G5.

Cristian Correa, LG’s sales manager in Chile have confirmed that the LG G5 has another variant, which is catered for markets in Latin America, China and other regions. While we’re can’t entirely confirm the full specifications of the LG G5 SE, according to the folks at Android Authority, the handset is powered by a Snapdragon 652 SoC instead of the flagship Snapdragon 820. It is also likely that the SE variant of the G5 will sport 3GB of RAM. one GB lesser than the 4GB of RAM on the original G5.

So what other devices pack the Snapdragon 652 chip under the hood? So far, Samsung’s Galaxy A9, the Alcatel Idol 4s and the OPPO R9 Plus. Speaking about the fresh and new HTC 10, there is also a reported Snapdragon 652 variant launched for the Indian market. What do you think?

Source:
Android Authority

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The LG G7 ThinQ might come with a dedicated Google Assistant button

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The Samsung S8 phones were the first to come with a dedicated voice assistant and on the phone, it was sadly mapped to Bixby and not Google Assistant. However, one company has made the dedicated assistant button better by allowing it to call up Google Assistant.

Based on reports from CNET, the upcoming LG G7 ThinQ could come with dedicated Google Assistant button. The G7 ThinQ, which will be unveiled in New York on 2nd May 2018, is said to come with a physical button on the left which will launch up Assistant, still a better option than calling up Bixby. It is still unknown if the company will allow users to remap or disable the button, as some users have reported that they are always calling up Bixby when they don’t intend to on the S8 phones.

Just like every other company that claims their phone has AI capabilities, the LG G7 ThinQ will come with AI features based on their ThinQ branding with the first phone being the LG V30S ThinQ. We might not see this phone in Malaysia but what do you think if more companies start implementing a dedicated button for Google Assistant?

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The LG Nexus 5X can be upgraded to a Snapdragon 810 processor by paying RM250 in China

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The LG Nexus 5X was one of the best yet affordable Nexus smartphone back then, though not having great performance internals like the Nexus 6P, it had a Snapdragon 808 system-on-chip along with 2GB of RAM, which isn’t too bad that point of time. If you are still holding on to one, there’s actually a good chance that your Nexus 5X could breathe new life by upgrading its processor and RAM, as XDA-Developers user Cathair2906 has encountered a bootloop issue on his Nexus 5X, he sent it over to a repair shop in China and paid RMB400 (RM255), which in return gives him an upgraded Nexus 5X with a Snapdragon 810 processor and 4GB of RAM, yet he was also able to update to the latest build of Android 7.1.2 with the latest April security patch.

 One will simply question how this can be achieved, as most phones have their components soldered on to the PCB, the Nexus 5X uses a PoP (package on package) packaging technique, which the SoC has its RAM sitting on top of a pad, since fixing the bootloops require replacing that block, it makes sense to upgrade the SoC and RAM together. This job is apparently done by an unofficial repair shop in China, which also services other smartphones as well, and knowing where most smartphones are being assembled, it isn’t surprising if the repair center had the parts needed for the job.

If you don’t mind making a trip to China for a better Nexus 5X, the service center is located in Shenzhen with the following Chinese address: 深圳市福田区华强北远望数码城一楼1065, if you prefer you could also add the person’s WeChat ID at HUijhuang, you may also need to know how to converse in Chinese as well.

SOURCE:
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The LG V20, this time it's out in the wild

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As much as we do credit Evan Blass for providing the ton of renders of yet to be launched handsets, they are still renders. And as accurate and legitimate they look, another Twitter user has countered Blass’ render of the LG V20 with a real life LG V20 handset out in the wild.

The Twitter user, @TechMan72, replied to the recent LG V20 render upload by Blass, with a picture of the device, claiming it to be the real deal. While there seemed to be some form of ego bashing involved, let’s take a look at the V20 in its real form, or at least claimed to be. It looks just as blurry as any other leak we’ve seen of other handsets, and unfortunately there’s nothing much to be seen if we compare it with the quality render uploaded by popular tipster Blass. The fact that the phone isn’t powered on deals another blow to the picture as a whole like a double whammy.

One good thing about the leak is that what’s visible from the image appears to be consistent with other leakead images that have surfaced before. As for specs, we do know that the LG V20 is said to feature a QHD 5.5-inch display, a Snapdragon 820 chipset with 4GB of RAM, a dual camera setup on the back like on the LG G5 and a possible 4,000mAh battery packed for a punch. The LG V20 will also be retaining its known secondary ticker display above the main display, plus it will be shipped with B&O (Bang & Olufsen) earphones to complement the first ever Quad DAC audio technology equipped. What do you think?

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The LG V50 folds with two displays and is 5G ready

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Mobile World Congress is a place where you tend to see similar hero concepts everywhere, but LG is doing things differently to report to the foldable and 5G phone war with the LG V50.

The V50 is a foldable phone by all means but instead of using one single flexible display, LG has decided to stick with a dual display solution that we have seen back on devices like the ZTE Axon M.

Interestingly, the V50 employs two different display sizes at 6.4-inches and 6.2-inches, while the reason for this setup is unknown, you will be able to do the usual dual screen stuffs like mirroring content or use the secondary display as a gamepad for games.

The Verge’s Vlad Savov reported that he noticed an inconsistent quality on the two displays, notably their color temperatures and viewing angles, while also disliking the asymmetry in size.

Specs wise, you know the drill, it has a Snapdragon 855 processor to support its 5G connectivity, you also get a standard 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. The V50’s triple camera setup is basically the same as the V40, comprising a 12MP wide angle dual aperture lens, a 12MP telephoto lens and a 16MP f/1.9 ultra-wide angle lens; the front cameras are a 8MP standard and 5MP wide angle combo.

LG hasn’t mention the price for the V50, but we are pretty sure that it won’t cost as much as the
Galaxy Fold
 and
Huawei Mate X
, expect a price tag of at least US$1000 for this dual screen 5G phone.

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The LG Watch Sport and LG Watch Style go official

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The LG Watch Sport and the LG Watch Style have long been rumored to be launched. Google has finally unleashed both smartwatches after partnering up with South Korean manufacturer LG. The LG Watch Sport and the LG Watch Style have launched alongside Google’s announcement of the long awaited Android Wear 2.0, after its dreaded delay. Both wearables are the first to officially run on the new Android Wear software.

First off, the names of the LG Watch Sport and LG Watch Style both speak for themselves. The Watch Sport is catered towards fitness buffs whereas the Watch Style sports a more conventional watch look. Beginning with the Watch Sport, its display and size is the bigger of the two, with a 1.38-inch P-OLED display. Inside its beefy form factor lies a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, alongside 768MB of RAM and 4GB of eMMC storage. THe Watch Sport also features a larger battery than the Watch Style at 430mAh. Other details include an integrated heart rate sensor and an water and dust resistance rating of IP68. An added bonus is the watch packs a 3G/4G LTE data modem for internet connection on the go without the help of a smartphone.

The LG Watch Style feature the same processor and onboard storage like the Sport, but that’s all that is to the similarities between both watches. The Watch Style sports a smaller 1.2-inch display, lesser RAM at 512MB and a smaller 240mAh battery. This model unfortunately does not have a heart rate sensor and features a lesser IP67 rating, but it is probably no need for these given the fact that this watch won’t be facing the rough waves.

Both the LG Watch Sport and the LG Watch Style are slated to be showcased at this MWC 2017 later this month at Barcelona. Any thoughts on these new wearables so far?

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The LG X Power will pack 4,100mAh battery

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LG has unveiled two specialist phones, the X Cam and X Screen, which were showcased back in MWC 2016 not too long ago. The Korean manufacturer has officially teased its fans on what do expect from the new LG X Power, which will be launched pretty soon.

The LG X Power’s name pretty much explains what the handset specializes in – power, battery power to be specific. We don’t know much about the X Power but based on the teaser video shown above, we do know that the phone will be sporting a huge 4,100mAh battery, which of course, is the highlight of the LG X Power itself. The 4,100mAh battery should be more than enough to provide excellent battery life, given the rumored specs of the phone so far.

According to recent leaks and rumors, the LG X Power is said to feature a sub-par 720p display at 5.3 inches, a MediaTek MT6735 SoC alongside 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. Camera-wise, the LG X Power packs a 13MP/8MP pair of rear and front facing cameras.

Apart from the LG X Power, LG has also announced three other X handsets – the LG X Style, X Mach and X Max, which will join the ranks of the X Cam and X Screen. All three speak for themselves in some ways too, though LG only revealed a couple of vague details regarding the phones. The LG X Style will feature a slim form factor with curving lines, the X Mach supports LTE Cat 9 3CA data transfers and the X Max will feature a large display, probably of phablet territory. What do you think?

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The limited ASUS Zenfone 6 30th Anniversary edition has 12GB RAM and 512GB storage

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The ZenFone 6 is ASUS’s latest device that is housing a Snapdragon 855 chipset with a rotating dual camera. However, in conjunction with ASUS’s 30th anniversary, the company has decided to announce the ASUS ZenFone 6 30th Anniversary edition.

While it does not stray far from the standard ZenFone 6, this special edition has several changes and upgrades. From the appearance itself, the ZenFone 6 30th Anniversary edition will come with a matte black back paired with a 30th anniversary logo that is embossed onto the back’s design.

But what catches everyone’s attention — or at least most of us — is the fact that its storage configuration just got way bigger. The limited edition ZenFone 6 will come with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, in addition to being expandable up to 1TB storage.

Seeing as it is a limited edition phone, there will only be 3000 units of the ASUS Zenfone 6 30th Anniversary edition

in the market. However, its availability and pricing has yet to be announced.

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The limited-edition Vivo V15 Blossom Pink edition is now available in Malaysia, and comes with freebies too

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How do you make this Hari Raya extra special? We say you should get yourself a pink – that’s right – pink Vivo V15!

The limited-edition Blossom Pink Vivo V15 is as pretty as they come – the back is glazed in a cherry blossom pink that’s accented with a slight gradient effect.

Elsewhere, the phone remains the same 6.53-inch device – a triple rear camera setup (12MP + 8MP + 5MP), 32MP pop-up front shooter, a Mediatek Helio P70 chipset, 12GB internal storage, 6GB RAM and a 4,000mAh battery.

The phone can be purchased at any Vivo Concept Store and is priced at RM1,299. To sweeten the deal, you’ll also get an adorable pink humidifier when you buy the phone. If it’s any question this phone is aimed at attracted the female clientele, Vivo has teamed up with SimplySiti cosmetics (not that guy can’t use cosmetics too, but Vivo’s intentions are clear) – the first 1,000 customers to get the limited-edition phone will also get an RM50 SimplySiti voucher.

Since the Vivo V15 is a selfie-centric phone, we guess the cosmetics and device go hand in hand – just slap on some SimplySiti cosmetics and snap some gorgeous selfies of yourself with the phone.

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The long-awaited AirPower is rumoured to arrive in February

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We’ve been waiting for Apple’s AirPower since its announcement back in 2017. The AirPower that was expected to launch in 2018 was a much anticipated device but as the year ended, the device has yet to make an appearance which caused many to believe that Apple might have decided to just let it go.

However, recent news has increased our hopes in seeing the AirPower. Recent rumours make us believe that Apple hasn’t given up on AirPower, and we might just get to see the AirPower soon.

Apple AirPower: Another source claims Pegatron is set to start mass produce AirPower at Jan 21. Pegatron is also an Apple OEM in Asia. The company employee says AirPower has total three layers of coils in 8-7-7 configuration from bottom to top.
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January 12, 2019

The AirPower was said to face manufacturing issues that include software bug, overheating, complication in multi-device charging circuitry which causes the production to be halted and delayed for such a long time. However, recent news indicate that these issues have been resolved and the AirPower will be mass produced from 21 January onwards. Another ray of hope that was discovered is the documentation of the newer iPhones that mentioned the AirPower, suggesting that Apple may not have given up on the AirPower even though it’s long overdue.

The Airpower is said to be capable of charging three devices at once while it’s connected to an external power source via a USB-C cable. There has also been reports that say iPhone displays might be able to show the battery levels of all the charging devices on the AirPower.

Breaking: AirPower is finally coming. We just learned from credible source in supply chain that the manufacture Luxshare Precision has already started producing Apple AirPower wireless charging pad. Luxshare Precision is also the maker of Apple AirPods and USB-C cables.
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The AirPower will be functional for any Qi-compatible iPhone, meaning iPhone models launched from 2017 onwards can all be charged though this charging mat. Besides that, it can also charge the Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 4, and the new generation AirPods, though it will require the wireless AirPods charging case that the new AirPods are expected to come with.

As for when the AirPower will be launched, speculations suggest that it might make an appearance on February itself since the mass production begins near the end of this month. The AirPower should cost more than $130 since the brand itself is known for its premium pricing.

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The Lumia 530 Dual SIM challenges the entry-level smartphone market

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This month seems to be the war of entry-level smartphones, Microsoft Devices f.k.a Nokia has launched the
Lumia
 530, an entry-level Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone that daringly takes on cheap Chinese Android devices and officially putting an end to the company’s Asha feature phones. The
Lumia
 530 Dual SIM is powered by a Snapdragon 200 1.2GHz quad-core CPU with 512MB RAM, 4GB built-in memory with expandable storage, 4-inch FWVGA (854×480) LCD display, 5MP fixed-focus camera and a removable 1430mAh battery.

The
Lumia
 530 retails at RM355 and comes in four color options – Red, Green, White and Black, you are of course able to purchase an optional flip shell accessory to protect the phone, here’s a quick question to all of you readers, will you buy theLumia 530 or the Moto E? Both phones are retailing at RM355 and RM369 respectively and will offer the latest OS updates as soon as its made available, tell us in the comments down below.


The Lumia 540 Dual SIM has an 8 megapixel camera and 720p display at the price of $149

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We really don’t know how many more mid or entry level
Lumia
 smartphones from Microsoft while waiting for the company’s true flagship, Redmond has just unveiled the Lumia 540 Dual SIM smartphone, a refreshed
Lumia
 535 with improved specs.

For the price of $149, you’ll be getting a Snapdragon 200 quad-core processor mated to 1GB RAM, 8GB of flash expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD, an 8-megapixel auto focus main camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel wide angle front camera and 2200mAh removable battery. On top of that, Microsoft is offering a 15GB OneDrive storage upon activating the phone.

The
Lumia
 540 comes preloaded with Windows 8.1 and
Lumia
 Denim update which shall be available in early May and of course, it is eligible for Microsoft’s Windows 10 update and it will be available in cyan, orange, white, matte black colors.


The Lumia 830 and Lumia 735 will be available on October 3

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Announced back in IFA 2014, Microsoft Devices Malaysia is finally bringing in the two latest and most anticipated
Lumia
smartphones into our shores, the
Lumia
 830 and Lumia 735 will be available for purchase really soon at October 3 via Nokia Stores, Lazada Malaysia and
Storekini.com
 are having preorders of these two phones if you’re interested in them.

The
Lumia
 735 is the ultimate selfie camera phone that lets you take great selfies with its front facing wide-angle 5 Megapixel camera, the phone comes powered by a
Snapdragon 400
 processor with 1GB RAM, 8GB of built-in storage with
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, 6.7MP Carl Zeiss camera, 4.7” 720p AMOLED display and a removable 2200mAh battery while supporting Qi wireless charging. The Lumia 735 is an LTE capable smartphone so you don’t have to worry about slow connection speeds out there.

On the other hand, the Lumia 830 is a mid-top range smartphone that shares a few attributes from its flagship brother the Lumia930, it features the same screen size at 5-inches with a lower 720p resolution and Dolby Digital Sound Enhancement for audio playback and recording. Despite having a 20MP Pureview camera, the Lumia 830 will have a lower 10MP Pureview camera with O.I.S for taking great pictures and videos. The Lumia 830 is a pretty sweet device if you don’t have that much of cash to pay for the Lumia 930, and it still works extremely reliably despite having a
Snapdragon 400
 processor with 1GB of RAM, it is also LTE capable and has a removable 2200mAh battery with Qi wireless charging support as well.

The Lumia 830 and Lumia 735 will come with
Windows Phone
 8.1 and the Lumia Denim update preinstalled, which brings a suite of great photography features such as the Lumia Selfie app and 4K video recording. The Lumia 830 and Lumia 735 will retail at RM1399 and RM999 respectively. Be sure to mark your dates on October 3 and place your preorders if you’re interested to buy the device.


The luxurious and sexy Jaguar XF sedan is now available in Malaysia

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Jaguar, a renown brand in luxury cars, has just launched Jaguar XF, a luxury sedan that site between the recently launched XE and top-of-the-range XJ. The Jaguar XF presents an outstanding choice if you are looking for a premium business sedan.

The new Jaguar XF features all the trademarks of a Jaguar, with its pure form, beautiful lines and silhouette. For the Malaysian market, you will get the fully imported Jaguar XF in two different variants – the XF Prestige and XF R-Sport. Should you want a premium ownership experience, you can get it now as every new Jaguar XF comes with Jaguar Care, an exclusive programme that comprises a five-year warranty, five-year servicing and three-year roadside assistance.

What does the Jaguar XF hold on the inside? Both XF variants are fitted with a 2.0-litre i4 turbocharged petrol engine with a maximum output of 240PS and 340NM of torque and matched to an 8-speed electronic automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift. In addition to that, both variants also offer advanced car tech such as the JaguarDrive Control,
Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS),
 Torque Vectoring and All Surface Progress Control (ASPC).

The difference between the XF Prestige and the XF R-Sport is based on the target market each variant is speaking to. While the XF Prestige has a more business-like look and feel with its 17-inch Lightweight 15-spoke wheels, perforated leather seats, metal tread plates with Jaguar script and multi-function soft-grain leather steering wheel, the XF R-Sport sports a sport suspension, 18” Helix 10-spoke wheels and R-Sport bodykit, R-Sport branded multi-function soft-grain leather steering wheel and R-Sport branded metal tread plates.

Jaguar has also changed the architecture of the XF by offering an aluminium-intensive architecture to make it 190kg lighter than its predecessor, with a stiffer torsion up to a 28% increase. All these changes creates a better ride, precise handling and better dynamics.

The price of the XF Prestige is RM450,000, with the XF R-Sport going for RM460,000. Prices include GST but exclude registration, road tax and insurance.

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The Magnat Bag and Board: Two First Impressions.

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The Magnat Bag

So, the Magnat bag is a very simplistic product and promises to organize your belongings in a very unconventional way: Magnets! Although this comprises of only one portion of the bag being “magnatized”, there are a slew of organizational options on the bag. Also, the bag comes with a strap.

This is the back of the bag, it has a zipper at the bottom and a velcro clasp on the front. It’s hard to imagine what you would want to put through the slot the opens up on the front though.

When you unzip the zipper and pull back the velcro, you can see right through the compartment.

Inside this particular compartment you have this netted pouch to keep — well, stuff — I would imagine pens and some stationery. I guess you’re able to unzip the zipper just in
case
 you get any little bits that fall off like rubber shavings or the grit from your lead pencils, it would make for easier cleaning.

At the very edge of the velcro opening, there are two hooks on the left and right edges that is for holding the strap. I would imagine you could use this to hold keys as well.

The front of the bag is pretty much nothing except a handle for I dunno what reason since it’s placed in a very odd position, maybe the designers had a use for it, maybe someone else might find a use for it but I certainly do not see one.

The inside is a very nice pink and comes with the magnetized portion at the top as well as a slot to hold a
tablet
. It goes very well with my pink ASUS MeMOPAD, cause — you know: Real men wear pink.

There’s also a zipper for little things you might need to store, coins maybe, lotions? I have no idea what you would want to put in there as it might be a little hard to access when the bag is slung around your shoulders. Probably something you would think could be handy, but not something you need quick access to.

Well, I was all set to take this bag out for a spin; Until I placed my
HTC One
 (M8) on it and my phone decided to restart. I thought it was my phone going wonky, but when I left my phone in the bag, it just kept restarting over and over and over again. The magnet activates the
Samsung
 S-View on my Galaxy A5 as well. I might actually pass this to Warren to review, hopefully the restart bug is a problem isolated to my One (M8).

Other than that, the magnetized portion holds the newer version of our Malaysian coins very well, but my One (M8) and
Galaxy
A5 would not stick to the pad. It held my keys up very nicely however. A little trick I did was filling my wallet up with coins and the board will held it up nicely.

The Magnat Board

The board has exactly the same thing as the bag, but without the bag. This is for if you like the magnetization Magnat provides but not the Magnat Bag itself, you can put this into one of your a bag you already own and love.

Just in
case
 you have something you want to stick on but it’s not made of metal (I wonder if my One (M8) is really made of metal now), Magnat provides these stickers which are not magnets but a metallic alloy that stick very very well to the board.


The Malaysian Insider will close down at midnight today

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In a move that came out of nowhere, The Edge Media Group has decided to shut down The Malaysian Insider. Scheduled to occur at midnight today, the shutdown is stated to be done “for commercial reasons.”

The Malaysian Insider was recently in the spotlight as the website was blocked by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for breaching Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act of 1998. This move resulted in TMI creating a mirror website that is hosted on The Malaysian Outsider, which was also blocked by the MCMC moments after going live.

“I want to thank everyone of you in Malaysia, around the world, and those who have been with The Malaysian Insider from day one until now for your support, well wishes and criticism during these fantastic eight years and 18 days of The Malaysian Insider,” says Jahabar Sadiq, editor of The Malaysian Insider.

The Malaysian Insider was first launched on the 25th of February 2008. It was acquired by The Edge Media Group on the 9th of June 2014.

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The Meitu M6 has 21MP cameras on the front and back

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Chinese manufacturers have a history of making selfie-centric smartphones, and the market for good selfie camera smartphones has been growing rapidly. OPPO in particular, has released two pretty impressive ‘Selfie Expert’ handsets, the OPPO F1 and the F1 Plus, both sporting 8MP and 16MP front facing cameras respectively. Another Chinese OEM, Meitu, isn’t planning on losing out to the likes of OPPO, and the company has just unveiled the Meitu M6.

Diving into the spec sheet, the Meitu M6 features a 5-inch LCD display at 1080p resolution. Underneath the hood lies a fairly decent octa core MediaTek Helio P10 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM plus 64GB of internal storage. Powering the Meitu M6 is a 2,900mAh battery, which is probably sufficient considering what the device packs. Also, we’re looking at a very iPhone-esque fingerprint sensor on the front.

The camera department is where the Meitu M6 shines, sporting 21MP cameras, both on the front and back of the device, with f/2.2 aperture. The Meitu M6 carries a 2,399 CNY (RM1,492.64) price tag, with a Hello Kitty special edition model at 2,599 CNY (RM1,617.08), but you’re definitely getting your money’s worth when it comes to the 21MP selfie shooter, plus the same rear camera. What do you think?

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The Meitu T8 sports an impressive dual pixel selfie cam

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The efforts of Chinese smartphone manufacturers vying for the top spot in terms of selfie smartphones have been rather competitive, and it will only grow increasingly intense. Most have been trying to cram as much pixels as they can into their selfie shooters, but Meitu happens to be playing it smart this time, implementing a dual pixel front facing camera. Introducing the Meitu T8, another one of Meitu’s many selfie centric handsets.

In terms of design, Meitu retains what it has on its other smartphones, a hexagonal shape. On the front, you’ll find a 5.2-inch AMOLED display in Full HD resolution. Powering the Meitu T8 is a deca core MediaTek Helio X MT6979 processor clocked at 2.3 GHz, with 4GB of RAM and a whopping 128GB of internal storage to fill up that photo gallery. The handset packs a rather huge 3,580mAh battery for its size, and is charged via its USB Type C port.

The highlight comes in its camera department, in which the Meitu T8 features a 21 megapixel rear shooter with an aperture of f/2.2. Moving on to the front is a feature packed selfie camera at 12 megapixels, featuring the same dual pixel technology seen on Samsung’s handset cameras for better low light performance. Not only that, the front camera is also equipped with Optical Image Stabilization and Phase Detection Autofocus technology, plus Meitu’s own noise reduction tech.

The whole selfie enthusiast friendly package doesn’t exactly come cheap, with a price tag of 3,300 yuan (RM2,137.14). The Meitu T8 has already gone on sale in mainland China. Are you selfie crazy enough to get this device?

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The Meizu m5 Note packs a larger 4,000mAh battery

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Meizu hits the consumer market again with one of its budget boastfuls from its huge range of smartphones. This time round, the company has launched a fairly decent handset with an attractive price point on its home soil. The Meizu m5 Note sports an all rounder sort of mid range specs which shouldn’t disappoint at all.

For starters, the Meizu m5 note features a 5.5-inch display on the front at Full HD 1080p resolution. Meizu’s CEO has always been full of praises for MediaTek’s SoC’s so it is no surprise that Meizu opted with a MediaTek processor once again with this handset. Underneath the hood sits a MediaTek Helio P10 chipset, alongside memory configurations of 3GB RAM/16GB storage, 3GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage. Storage is further expandable via the micro SD card slot which supports up to 128GB.

The camera setup is pretty much the standard and what you would expect from a mid range smartphone in 2016. The m5 Note sports a 13MP rear facing camera, coupled with a 5MP front facing selfie shooter on the front. The rear and front cameras have apertures of f/2.2 and f/2.0 respectively. The fingerprint sensor of the m5 Note sits beneath the home button on the front, and the handset packs a larger than usual battery with a capacity of 4,000mAh, one-third more than what you would normally expect for a phone of its stature.

The Meizu m5 note will remain a China exclusive for the time being, carrying a price tag of 899 CNY (RM583.03) for the 3GB RAM/16GB storage model, 999 CNY (RM647.89) for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage model and 1,499 CNY (RM972.15) For the higher end 4GB RAM/64GB model, although we think that Meizu could do away with the first model. What do you think?

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