0db on AMD’s new Grenada silicon with DirectCU III

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ASUS one of the most leading graphic card manufacturer in the market managed to cultivate AMD aggressive “Grenada” silicon, which powers by the Radeon R9 390 and Radeon R9 390X. The company announced two high-end graphics cards based on its new triple-fan STRIX DirectCU III cooling solution and it is able to turn its fans off when the GPU is idling and begins to spin when there are some heavy 3D loads.

Besides that, the STRIX DirectCU III cooler almost identical to the GeForce GTX 980 Ti STRIX, it features a huge colossal aluminium fin stack heatsink to allow the heat drawn out from the GPU that has another four 10 mm thick nickel-plated copper heat pipes. This huge heatsink has contact bases even over the card’s 8-phase VRM, and a base plate that draws heat from its 16 GDDR5 memory chips (each is 512MB), overall will be 8GB.

The R9 390 STRIX offers factory OC of 1050 MHz, while the R9 390X STRIX offers 1070 MHz and both of the cards retain at 6.00 GHz for the memory clock. The pricing hasn’t been announced, we will keep you update as soon as we got the price.

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Over 1 million Honor 9 units sold in less than a month

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The Honor 9 was launched not too long ago, marking the annual refresh of the Huawei subsidiary’s flagship lineup. Succeeding the Honor 8, more than 1 million shipments of the Honor 9 have been recorded so far, before hitting a month.

According to Honor on the company’s official Twitter account, the Honor 9 has managed to reach more than a million shipments in 28 days, which is quite the achievement for a company like Honor. This milestone of course, pales in comparison to that of Samsung and Apple’s smartphone sales. Nevertheless, Honor assumes this figure as a feat for them.

The Honor 9 is basically a Huawei P10 without the Leica branded cameras. It sports a Full HD display measuring at 5.15-inches, the same Kirin 960 processor with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The camera department features the same specs as the P10 – a 20MP monochrome sensor and a 12MP RGB sensor for the dual rear camera setup, along with an 8MP selfie camera. Also like the Huawei P10, the Honor 9 packs a 3,200mAh battery.

The Honor 9 should definitely be considered as a serious option if you’re not willing to break the bank for the likes of the Huawei P10. That is if you’re willing to forgo the Leica branding.

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1 million LeEco phones sold within 2 hours, Le Max 2 sold under a minute

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Smartphone flash sales are like the way of Chinese OEM’s, and they have proved to be really effective, often resulting in sell-outs. Companies like Xiaomi usually have their powerbanks or newly launched smartphones sold within minutes, even seconds! LeEco, who is the first company to go audio-jackless with their new devices, had one million units sold in under two hours.

That’s either Chinese or insane, but more ridiculous. LeEco has claimed that one million units of the Le2, Le2 Pro and the Le Max 2 were sold after they went on sale yesterday. Setting a record for selling out 1 million smartphones in the shortest time, the Le Max 2 specifically, was sold within a minute, 57 seconds to be precise!

The Le Max 2, probably the second phone ever to pack 6GB of RAM underneath the hood, has an impressive spec sheet, including a Snapdragon 820 SoC, a QHD 5.7-inch screen and a 21MP Sony IMX230 sensor coupled with OIS. The Le 2 Pro packs a MediaTek HelioX25 processor instead, with 4GB of RAM. The Le 2 on the other hand is the lowest spec-ed of the bunch, but packs a punch as well, with a MediaTek Helio X25 chip, 3GB of memory and a 16MP primary camera instead of the 21MP cameras on the rest of the handsets. What do you think of the claims made by LeEco? Impressive or too good to be true?

Source:
GizmoChina

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1 Million Xiaomi handsets sold under 48 hours in India

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Xiaomi has always been known for boasting its sales figures of its various handsets. The company is also famous for its sell out flash sales, which have significantly contributed to its worldwide popularity as well, especially in the Asian region. Xiaomi recently had its phones sold in conjunction with a huge sale in India, and the figures are through the roof.

Xiaomi has recorded more than 1 million smartphones sold throughout the sale in India via a couple of online retailers. Among those are the more notable ones such as Amazon and Flipkart. The 1+ million smartphones sold were in 48 hours, which is quite the impressive feat for Xiaomi.

A few of Xiaomi’s handsets were discounted slightly on both retailers. The Chinese manufacturer has also indicated on its Twitter post that the Redmi Note 4 was the best selling smartphone throughout the sale period.

Xiaomi continues to make strides with its previous launch of the Mi Note 3 and the Mi MIX 2. The upcoming Redmi 5 Plus is also slated for an unveiling really soon with its box emerging on the interwebs. What do you think?

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10 best free travel apps for smartphones

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Gone are the days where we have to carry tons of papers and documents when traveling. With the easy availability of smartphones, internet and apps, all you need to have with you is a few essential apps and you are good to go! Here are 10 of our favorite free travel apps for smartphones when traveling.

#1: XE Currency |
iOS
 |
Android

This app is really convenient when you need to know how much you are paying for stuff in your own currency. It is easy to use and there are many different currencies you can choose from. Since the exchange rate can be updated real-time, you can be sure you are paying what the app is telling you. However, I usually update the exchange rates first before heading to the airport in
case
 I do not have internet connection at the destination.

#2: Uber |
iOS
 |
Android

Getting around in a new place can be a huge pain in the butt. To make things easier, you can use this app to get an Uber car to ferry you from one point to another and you don’t even need to be standing by the side of an unknown road trying to flag down a taxi. You can even pay using your credit card on the app itself, so even if you don’t have small change, it wouldn’t matter. You don’t even need to haggle the price or try to communicate with the driver on where you need to go.

#3: TripAdvisor |
iOS
 |
Android

This is one of the best travel review app that offers reviews of restaurants, hotels and places of interest, by other travelers. You can also view many photos of a place, uploaded by visitors, and since all these reviews are done by travelers, you can expect unbiased opinions to help you make your decision to visit a place or not.

#4: Google Translate |
iOS
 |
Android

Not sure what you are seeing in the menu? Google translate can help, just that it is a hassle to type the foreign words down. However, if you need to ask someone for something – for the toilet maybe, you can just type in your question in your native language, and it will get translated; use the “voice” function to get the app to speak the translation, and voila!

#5: Airbnb |
iOS
 |
Android

If you want to travel locally within your destination, this app is very useful to find those cheap quaint places to stay. You can browse through the huge database of bed and breakfast locations with photos included. If you have already made reservations using Airbnb website, this app will store all the important information as well as offers an in-app messaging system to contact your host should you need help in reaching your homestay.

#6: TripIt |
iOS
 |
Android

Organizing your trip can be quite a hassle, but with this app, you can plan it day to day so that you won’t miss out on what you really want to see or do. You can even key in important details such as hotel booking numbers, flight details, and your own guide on the places to visit. If you connect your email account to it, the app can even sync all the confirmation emails and important details into the app without you having to compile those yourself.

#7: Skype |
 iOS
 |
Android

It would be a pain if you were to get back home from your travels to find that your phone bill has hit sky high. With Skype you can easily make phone calls at a lower rate; all you need is internet connection which you can get from your hotel or public Wi-Fi, or you can get one of those date-heavy mobile packages at your travel destination.

#8: Google Maps |
iOS
 |
Android

I know there are tons of map apps, but so far, Google Maps is one of the most complete, and you can even save offline maps in
case
 you don’t have mobile internet connection. Compared to apps such as Waze, Google Maps would be better since you would be walking most of your trip. In fact, you can even get directions from one point to another using routes that includes public transportation such as buses.

#9: Tripomatic |
iOS
 |
Android

This app helps you plan what to do or see next in your travel. You can choose to launch it and plan ahead or even fire it up on the spot to check if there is anything nearby to head to, whether a cafe or a landmark. Since the app syncs with the
Tripomatic
.
com
website, you can check out the sights on your desktop to plan your trip instead of doing it on a smaller screen.

#10: Yelp |
iOS
 |
Android

Yelp is actually more business-driven, however since businesses would want to promote their places, you can use this app to check out what’s around you. There are also reviews by travelers on this app on a particular place, and although there are other apps to use for places of interest, this app is usually used by the locals especially on eateries so you can dine where the locals usually go to. This app is also useful to find things like grocery stores as well as pharmacies and clinics should you encounter an emergency.

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10 million units of Galaxy S8 sold in under a month

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It has been almost a month since Samsung officially begun its sale of the Galaxy S8 flagship series. South Korean news outlet Chosun Biz has reported that Samsung has sold a whopping 10 million units of the Galaxy S8 since last month on April 21st.

According to the report, the 10 million figure is estimated to be 20 to 30 percent more than that of the Galaxy S7/S7 Edge when it went on sale. Older flagships such as the Galaxy S4 and the S5 managed to reached record highs as well, both hitting the 10 million mark in less than a month.

Regardless, the Galaxy S8 series is predicted to be Samsung’s best ever selling device. The flagship by the South Korean manufacturer is a beautifully and carefully designed phone, sporting extremely minimal bezels with a vivid display. Beneath the glass design lies an impressive spec sheet as well, with Qualcomm’s top of the line Snapdragon 835 processor. It also retains the water resistance feature which went missing from the S6 series before making a comeback in the S7.

Chosun Biz states that Samsung will be expanding the market reach of the Galaxy S8 series to exceed 120 countries in this month, including an anticipated China launch.

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11 Things to Get Started on your new iPhone XS

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If you have decided to skip upgrading to last year’s iPhone X and made the decision to purchase an iPhone XS or XS Max this year, congratulations on your new ownership as you have certainly purchased one of the very best smartphones that has ever released this year, and here’s 10 things that you will want to do after unboxing your iPhone Xs.

#1: Get a Good Case and Screen Protector

Just because you think your new iPhone XS look really good and you want to show it off to your friends that you have gotten one, its always good to invest in a good casing so that you can keep your device in a mint condition.

Apple
 has an official collection of iPhone XS cases and a folio case that you may want to consider, however if you want to be even more careful on your investment, you might want to check out tougher cases from
UAG
,
Otterbox
and
RhinoShield
.

Although Apple has claimed that the iPhone XS’ glass is the strongest that they have ever used on an iPhone, any glass would still break if you aren’t careful, make sure you also pick up a screen protector to avoid spending more than RM2000.

#2: Invest on a Fast Charger and a USB-C Lightning Cable

Rather than getting a wireless charger, my advise is to invest in a USB PD (Power Delivery) charger and Apple’s official USB-C Lightning cable, its unfortunate that Apple still didn’t include these in the box despite selling the phones at a premium price tag.

Although you will need to purchase the official USB-C Lightning cable, you don’t need to invest in Apple’s pricey 29W USB Charger at RM269, you can look out for third party chargers from manufacturers such the
Tronsmart W2DT charger
 that retails at RM126.90, if you prefer other brands, just make sure they support Power Delivery charging and you will be able to fast charge your iPhone XS.

#3: Get an AirPods or Bluetooth Earphones

While I hate to admit that the lack of a headphone jack is a real bummer, there are tons of Bluetooth earphones out there with great sound quality, and not to forget to mention Apple’s very own AirPods, which has now gotten a price reduction from RM800 to RM649 officially. We have reviewed a couple of decent priced Bluetooth headphones, including the
Edifier W860NB
 active noise cancelling earphones,
Creative Outlier Sports
 and
Sudio NIVA
, do check out our reviews on them.

#4: Set up your iCloud Account

iCloud is an essential feature of any Apple devices out there, it backs up everything you store on your iPhone, including apps, photos, game saves, messages and contacts. Sadly, most people I know who uses an iPhone tend not to have their iCloud account in place, hence when they happen to lose their devices or have to send in for repair, they lose everything that they have stored.

Since the iPhone XS has large storage capacities, the chances of you deleting things such as photos are going to become less frequent, it is good that you don’t depend on Apple’s free 5GB storage plan, invest the 50GB storage plan at just RM3.90 per month. If you happen to have any family members that uses an iOS device, you can share your iCloud storage with them if you are on the 200GB and 2TB storage plan.

#5: Set up your Medical ID

Probably one of the most neglected feature by most users, me guiltily included. Medical ID is a feature that you can store your personal health information and emergency contacts, which can be accessed by anyone when you are in an emergency situation by long pressing the Power + Volume Up button, then swipe on Medical ID to reveal your medical conditions and call up your defined emergency contacts.

#6: Configure Widgets

Your home screen isn’t just about your apps, as you can swipe to the right on your first page to reveal a dashboard of widgets, in that way you no longer need to go into your apps to access certain features. For instance, I have Waze on my list of widgets so that I can navigate to work or home with just a single tap.

#7: Create your Memoji

If you haven’t been using the iPhone X, you may have missed out the fun on Animojis. With iOS 12, Apple has introduced Memoji, which allows you to create your very own animated emoji that can be used on iMessage and FaceTime, the feature is accessible on the Messsages app, you’ll need to create a Message, tap on the App Store button next to the text space and tap on the Animoji app, you will then be able to create your own Memoji by tapping on the “+” button.

#8: Siri Shortcuts

Siri just got a little better on iOS 12, and it now comes with Siri Shortcuts, which helps minimize a lot of tapping on your phone by letting you define a set of actions and using a custom voice command, execute them all in one shot. For example, you can actually have Siri shortcuts help you resize the most recent photo you have taken, convert the file format and send it in e-mail. Otherwise, you can also set a shortcut to send a text message to your loved one everytime you say “send a message to someone I care” to Siri.

#9: Take your first Portrait Lighting Selfie

Portrait Lighting is now out of beta on iOS 12 and it now comes with an adjustable aperture feature on the iPhone XS, simply switch to your front camera and tap on Portrait, make sure you have good lighting and snap your selfie. After that, preview your photo and tap on the Edit button, you will see an adjustable aperture bar right below the portrait lighting options, set your background blur level to the one that works for you.

#10: Control your usage with Screen Time

You might actually hate this feature, but you could also love it at the same time, if what you really want is to focus on the more important things in life. Enter Screen Time, a feature that can help you get less addicted to Facebook lock away all of your work apps during your downtime, you can do it all by configuring it in the Settings app.

#11: Try AR Apps and Games

With the iPhone XS’ new A12 Bionic chip and a much better camera sensor, AR performance has been improved significantly on the phone and there’s no better reason not to try out some AR apps and games on the App Store, there are many of them so just head on to the Apps and Games tabs, which you will easily find some AR apps being featured.

Now that you done all of these, enjoy your new iPhone XS!

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10-year-old discovers flaw in Instagram; earns USD 10,000 for it

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Facebook has a
Bug Bounty
 program that offers cash rewards to people who discover bugs and flaws in the company’s digital infrastructure. Quite recently, they’ve paid USD 10,000 to someone who found a major flaw in Instagram, that person was only 10-years-old.

Finnish news site
Iltalehti
 reported yesterday that a 10-year-old named Jani discovered a way that would allow im to get into Instagram’s servers and delete text posted by Instagram users. Jani would demonstrate this flaw by deleting a comment that Instagram themselves made on the test account. Jani also states that with this flaw, he could even delete Justin Bieber’s comments if he wanted to.

After acknowledging said flaw, Facebook rewarded Jani with USD 10,000 as part of its bug bounty program, which is an impressive feat by someone who isn’t even old enough to make a Facebook account.

Source:
Mashable
,
Iltalehti

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1000 GeForce Experience Users will get a free copy of For Honor this week

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NVIDIA users, we have some good news for you. 1000 GeForce Experience users will be receiving a copy of For Honor in the latest GeForce Experience rewards. Winners will be notified through the client on July 18 US timing (roughly Friday for Malaysians), to take part, download and login to the client, opt-in to communications from NVIDIA at the Accounts tab in the settings menu.

For Honor is a game that puts you in the shoes of Warriors from three fractions, Knights of the Iron Legion, Samurai of the Dawn Empire and Vikings of the Warborn Clans in a deadly fight to the death with intense and complex melee battles. The game also supports NVIDIA Ansel, which allows you to move the camera to any angle, apply filters, user super resolution capture and even capture in 360 for VR viewing. When running on NVIDIA hardware, the game will support HBAO+, 4K support, G-Sync, GeForce Experience, and NVIDIA Surround.

NVIDIA has been rewarding users since July 2016 by giving away items like MSI VR-Ready Notebooks to GeForce GTX 1080 Ti cards and games such as Overwatch, Gears of War 4 Watch Dogs 2 and more. For more information on this offerings, visit
GeForce Experience Rewards website
, and for NVIDIA Ansel click
here
.

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11 smartphones to get during the 11.11 sale

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It’s the time of the year — the 11.11 sale is where you’ll finally spend on the items you’ve been wanting for days, weeks or even months. Lucky you, if you’re looking for a new smartphone, we’ve found some that will get your more bang for your buck.

vivo Y91c

If you’re searching for a secondary phone, or even a phone for your parent/grandparents who aren’t tech savvy, the
vivo Y91c
 is a great choice that won’t burn a hole in your pocket. It has a huge 6.22-inch display and a hefty 4,030mAh battery so you or your family won’t have to worry about charging it often. Plus, if you like storing a lot of files in your phone, you can always expand the storage up to 256GB with a microSD card.

Originally priced at RM499, the Vivo Y91C is now offered at RM299 — just remember to use vivo’s voucher for that extra price cut.

Get the vivo Y91c
here
.

Redmi Note 8 Pro

This is another phone that is launched in 2019 that has garnered quite a number of attention. The
Note 8 Pro
 is an affordable phone that offers a 64MP quad camera and a 20MP selfie lens so you can capture beautiful photos without needing a high-end phone. You’ll also be relieved to know that its 6.53-inch FHD+ display is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5, so it’s less breakable if you accidentally drop the phone.

This midrange phone packed with the Helio G90T chipset and 6GB RAM is now reduced from RM1,099 to RM699.

Get the Redmi Note 8 Pro
here
.

HONOR 9X Pro

Here’s an alternative if you’d like to spend your RM699 on another device — the
HONOR 9X Pro
. This phone has an even bigger screen at 6.59 inches and comes in a pretty purple-pink gradient. It’s an eye-catching phone, but it’s also fingerprint-resistant — no more smudges at the back of your phone. Equipped with a Kirin 710F chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 256GB storage, the 9X Pro is good enough for you to play games like PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty. It also has a 48MP triple camera which took surprisingly nice lowlight photos.

Get the HONOR 9X Pro
here
.

realme 6i

Sometimes we just want to stand out, and nothing stands out more than the
realme 6i
 that comes in a luggage-like design in two colours — White Milk and Green Tea. But apart from the unique design, the realme 6i also has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging and reverse charging. In addition to that, it is packed with the MediaTek Helio G80 chip and has a 48MP quad-camera setup.

The realme 6i is one of the newer phones that was just released this year and is now priced at RM499 instead of RM699.

Get the realme 6i
here
.

narzo 20 Pro

Now, this is really a phone you don’t want to miss; the
narzo 20 Pro
 was just released a week ago and it’s a budget gaming phone that offers you 90Hz display paired with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W SuperDart Charge. It also comes with an impressive camera — its 48MP lens is paired with an ultra wide sensor, a macro lens and a B&W portrait lens.

The narzo 20 Pro is launched at RM1,199, but you can get it at RM899 during the 11.11 sale.

Get the narzo 20 Pro
here
.

realme 6 Pro

Here’s one more with a 90Hz display — the realme 6 Pro has a 6.6-inch screen and a Snapdragon 720G chipset to give you great gaming sessions. Paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, you don’t have to worry that the phone can’t handle your games and daily tasks; plus, you’re also getting 30W fast charge with its 4,300mAh battery. Imaging-wise, the realme 6 Pro sports a 64MP quad camera setup and a 16MP dual camera.

From RM1,399, realme will be reducing the price to RM999 during the flash sale at 12AM to 2AM on November 11.

Get the realme 6 Pro
here
.

HUAWEI nova 5T

Are you a fan of HUAWEI nova series? If you are, the
nova 5T
 is also going on sale during the 11.11 flash sale. The nova 5T has a 32MP lens to guarantee you clear, gorgeous selfies and its 48MP quad-camera offers you great shots and also supports UHD 4K recording. It’s paired with a flagship HUAWEI Kirin 980 chipset even though it’s supposedly a midrange device. The nova 5T also has 8GB RAM paired with 128GB storage and a 3,750mAh battery.

The nova 5T now costs RM400 less at RM999.

Get the HUAWEI nova 5T
here
.

vivo V19

If selfie is your game, the vivo V19 is a great choice to consider. Its 32MP dual selfie lens gives you great pictures of yourself with beautification that can be adjusted so it doesn’t look too artificial. The night mode on this phone also helps brighten up your photos even in lowlight situations so you’ll never have to worry about dark, unattractive selfies. Similarly, its 48MP quad-camera is also great
lowlight photography
.

The vivo V19 features a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display and comes with a huge 4,500mAh battery that supports up to 33W fast charge. Previously priced at RM1,699, the current V19 will only cost you RM1,099.

Get the vivo V19
here
.

iPhone XR

Fancy getting yourself an iPhone? The flagship
iPhone XR
 will also be on sale on November 11. iPhones’ discounts are usually unimpressive, but this time, the iPhone XR will be reduced to RM1,999 — like the iPhone SE. The iPhone XR has a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina HD display and is powered by the A12 Bionic chip for fast, powerful performance. It comes with a 7MP lens on the front and another 12MP lens on the back.

The iPhone XR is now RM400 cheaper than usual, so don’t miss it.

Get the iPhone XR
here
.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

This is another flagship that you will not want to skip; the Galaxy Note 10+ comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage and features a large 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display. It is powered by an Exynos 9825 chipset and packed with a 4,300mAh battery. Those who are constantly working on their phones will enjoy the Galaxy Note 10+ as it also has an improved S Pen.

Samsung is giving a 50% discount, so the Galaxy Note 10+ will be priced at RM2,099 during the sale instead of its original price at RM4,199.

Get the Galaxy Note 10+
here
.

Black Shark 3 Pro

Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about the gamers. The
Black Shark 3 Pro
 has a 7.1-inch display that pushes 2K resolution to get you that immersive gaming experience. Apart from supporting a 90Hz refresh rate, this phone also has a 5,000mAh battery with 18W magnetic charging support and a liquid cooling system to prevent your phone from overheating. We’re looking at some of the finest specs — a Snapdragon 865 chipset, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage and of course, mechanical triggers. There’s also a 64MP triple rear camera setup so your gaming phone can also help you shoot great photos.

The Black Shark 3 Pro’s price will drop from RM4,199 to RM3,769.

Get the Black Shark 3 Pro
here
.

Why did 11.11 become a global event?

What started as an “Anti-Valentine Day” for people in China is now one of the biggest yearly event all over the world. Alibaba is the first e-commerce company to turn this date into a shopping holiday by encouraging single individuals to purchase gifts for themselves and before we know it, 11.11 has surpassed Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Read more
here
.

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Xiaomi 11.11 deals: Get RM100 off the POCO X3 NFC

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Xiaomi will be joining Lazada’s 11.11 campaign to offer its products at a better value to its customers. This includes the Mi 10T Pro, the POCO X3 NFC and even the new Mi Vacuum Cleaner Mini.

Buy the Mi 10T Pro, get free gifts

Those eyeing the new Mi 10T Pro will be able to get it at RM1,999 with extra gifts like the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 and the Redmi 18W 20,000mAh powerbank. Apart from that, the POCO X3 NFC will also be discounted — the 6+64GB variant will be priced at RM799 and the 6+128GB variant will be priced at RM949.

11.11 sale offers price reductions on Xiaomi’s ecosystem products

During the sale, the Mi Vacuum Cleaner Mini will also be more affordable at RM169. Those who wants the higher-end Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop can also get it at RM999 instead of RM899. Other products that are discounted include the Mi Smart Band 4 and 5, the Mi Electric Shaver S500, the Mi Portable Photo Printer and the Mi Curved Gaming Monitor.

Watch Xiaomi’s livestream to join giveaways

Xiaomi will also be having a livestream on November 11 in which viewers can win exclusive giveaways and deals — there’s also a flash sale that will feature the Mi 10T, the Redmi Note 8 and more.

Find out more at Xiaomi’s
official store
 on Lazada.

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Leaked commercial of the ASUS ZenFone Pegasus 4A surfaces on YouTube

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A video has just surfaced on YouTube that looks like a TV commercial of the ASUS ZenFone Pegasus 4A that promotes a 120 degrees wide angle dual-camera on the back, what looks to be a beautifying function on the camera, a fast acting fingerprint scanner on the front, 4100 mAh battery that will give you 76.8 hours of standby time, 13.4 hours of HD video playback, 47.4 hours of 2G talk time and 11 hours of gaming.

Some reports indicate that it will come with a 5-inch 720p screen, it will be powered by the MediaTek MT6737V chipset, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage but it is still unknown if that can be expanded with a microSD card. The camera is a 13MP on one side and 8MP on the other and the front will be a 5MP camera. It will also come with Android 7.0 out-of-the-box.

According to a listing, the phone will be priced at 1800 Yuan and it won’t launch in the US but will be available in Europe and Asia. How true these reports are is still unknown, as the video released is not from ASUS but from another YouTube channel that seems to have got a hold of the commercial. What do you think, will this be the specs we will see in the new ASUS phone? Or is this just another Internet hoax looking to cash in on that sweet YouTube money. Whatever it is, all this information should be taken with a grain of salt until we hear the official announcement from ASUS.

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11street begins pre-order for iPhone Xs and Xs Max

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Last year, Apple was quick to introduce its new iPhones in the Malaysian market shortly after it begin selling in Singapore. Although the iPhone Xs is set to go on sale at September 21st, we should only expect sales to begin in another two weeks after the official sales date.

If you can’t wait, 11Street merchant T-Mobile has begin to accept pre-orders for the iPhone Xs and Xs Max, it ships on Septemer 23 with a 1-year International Warranty and the prices are rather close to the expected official retail price.

Apple’s international warranty for iPhones have been there since the iPhone 8, hence if your most current iPhone is purchased overseas, you will still be able to perform a warranty claim at a local authorized service center.

According to the merchant, the iPhone Xs will cost RM4999 for the 64GB model, RM5799 for the 256GB model, and RM6699 for the 512GB model.

As for the iPhone Xs Max, it will cost you RM5499 for the 64GB model, RM6299 for the 256GB model, and RM7299 for the 512GB model.

While the higher storage models seem to have a more exorbitant mark up, the base 64GB storage models have a more realistic price tag given with shipping and taxes included.

But still, we strongly recommend that you purchase local units from authorized Apple resellers to get the proper support, as non-local iPhones are sometimes not qualified for Apple’s official repair programs if there’s any.

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11street is offering 48-hours delivery and self-collect services in conjunction with Chinese New Year

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Chinese New Year is just around the corner and 11street is already in gear preparing great deals and sales for the upcoming festival. They also realize that Malaysians are prone to last minute shopping and because of that, they are launching their Chinese New Year campaign, Gong Xi Wang Wang, which is targeted at these shoppers.

Last-minute shoppers can soon enjoy 48-hours delivery to those in Klang Valley and there will be a Click & Collect service to allow shoppers to pay for the item online and head over to a designated physical store to pick up the item, effectively eliminating delivery time. Other than that, 11street will also be giving away RM20 million worth of Ang Pow Coupon applicable to more than 10 million products with discounts up to 88% and there will flash deals for selected products as low as RM0.88.

The campaign is already in full force and customers can check out the current flash sale and other deals that have been listed on the website.

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11street ONG-some Campaign offer promotions and discounts up to 90%

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In conjunction of Chinese New Year, 11street has officially started their ONG-some Campaign that will be on going from today until 31 January 2019.

“We are thrilled to provide our customers with massive markdowns and savings during this festive shopping period. The Lunar New Year is after all a season of good fortune and what better way to spread prosperity than to provide the best deals for our shoppers. Furthermore, the ONG-some Campaign also gives us a chance to reward and thank our customers for their never-ending support. We hope this year brings an abundance of success to all. Gong Xi Fa Cai,” said Chief Marketing Officer of 11street, Jenny Tay.

With ONG-some Campaign, users are treated with 11street’s signature “Flash deals”, with deals for as low as RM9.

Other than that, users will also see an array of promotions and discounts up to 90% on selected product categories such as Fashion, Health & Beauty, Mobile & IT, Electronics, and Groceries.

Some of the brands that are participating in the campaign includes Unilever, SCC Marketing, WALL’S, Jocom, Dettol, Durex, Enfagrow, Laneige, Samsung Mobile, Nestle, 888 Tea, and many other more.

To top it all off, throughout the campaign period, 11street members can enjoy the “Pawsperity Cat” online game where users can win daily coupon rewards, making shopping a whole lot more exciting and fun.

You can play the “Pawsperity Cat” game
here
.

If you have yet to download the 11street app on your mobile, it is free for download on both the Apple app store and Google Play store.

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12.12 Sale: Up to 90% off HONOR products

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Everyone is having their own 12.12 sale, this includes HONOR who is offering up to 90% some of its products.

RM12.12 for selected HONOR Products during 12.12 sale

From December 4 to 12, the HONOR Band 5i and the HONOR Scale 2 can be purchased at RM12.12 via its official site. If you wait till December 10, HONOR’s 12.12 Mega Sales can also get you the HONOR 9X Pro for RM300 less at RM699, the HONOR Magic Earbuds at RM299 and the HONOR Scale 2 at RM69.

Up to RM200 vouchers up for grab

Apart from that, HONOR also has special vouchers — a RM200 voucher to be used on the MagicBook 14 and a RM100 voucher for the HONOR 9X and 9X Lite. HONOR is also having offline sales — those who shop from HONOR Experience Stores or participating stores can also get discounts and free for the HONOR 9X, the HONOR Watch GS Pro, the HONOR 8S and more.

For more information, check out HONOR’s
official site
 and its
Facebook page
.

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12.12 Sale: Get RM1,100 off the OPPO Reno3 Pro

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The 12.12 sale is just around the corner and OPPO will be offering discounts, vouchers and even giveaways.

Follow OPPO’s official store on Shopee to win OPPO products

From December 2 to December 12, OPPO will be offering the
OPPO Enco W31
, Neo Smart Band and OPPO Enco W51 at RM12.12 each — depending on the amount of followers they get. All followers will also get a RM10 voucher that can be used before December 31, 2020.

Apart from the, OPPO will also have a Live Show on December 11 and 12. Viewers will stand a chance to win the OPPO Enco W11, Neo Smart Band and vouchers up to RM35. You can also get up to RM50 vouchers from 12am to 2am on December 12 and for those who purchase the OPPO A73, they’ll get a RM100 discount and some free gifts.

12.12 sale offers up to 46% off OPPO phones

 The OPPO A73 will not be the only device that is discounted; the OPPO Reno3 Pro will be priced at RM1,299 instead of RM2,399 and those looking for a budget phone will enjoy the OPPO A31 which is RM200 less than usual.

For more information, check out
OPPO’s official store
 on
Shopee
.

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12th Gen Intel powered Acer Predator Helios 300 and Nitro 5 arrives in Malaysia

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Acer Malaysia has refreshed the Predator Helios 300 and Nitro 5 gaming laptops with 12th Gen Intel processors, both laptops made their debut today at the company’s ‘It Lies Within’ roadshow happening at Sunway Pyramid this week, and they are readily available for purchase if you are ready to spend your pay check on a new gaming laptop, here’s all you need to know.

Acer Predator Helios 300

The Predator Helios 300 will be powered with the Intel Core i7-12700H processor across all configurations sold here and gamers can opt up to an RTX 3080 Laptop GPU that performs at 150W for the best graphics performance, the laptop also gets an updated design with a cleaner metal chassis and a thin light bar below the palm rest.

The Predator Helios 300 matches competing gaming laptops with a 15.6-inch QHD display that supports 100% DCI-P3 gamut and refreshes at an impressive 165Hz, while featuring slim bezels that give it a 80% screen-to-body ratio, giving it a smaller footprint than other 15.6-inch gaming laptops in the market.

Powering the Predator Helios 300’s powerful hardware won’t be possible without a new dual 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans with liquid metal thermal grease, which keeps the laptop performing optimally with improved airflow that ultimately cools down the system even at extended periods of gaming.

The new Predator Helios 300 is now available from RM7,999 and comes with a 2-year onsite warranty with accidental damage or theft protection.

Acer Nitro 5

As the most value for money gaming laptop for many years, the Nitro 5 receives a facelifted chassis that has a more minimalist look, available in 12th Gen Core i5 and i7 models, the laptop can be speced up to a RTX 3070Ti Laptop GPU, 32GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB SSD, gamers can also expand storage with an additional 2.5″ SATA slot, which is becoming rare on gaming laptops today.

Display wise, the Nitro 5 is offered in two 15.6-inch panel options depending on the specs you go for, it is either a 165Hz QHD IPS display or 144Hz Full HD IPS display, which covers 100% DCI-P3 and 45% NTSC color gamut respectively, gamers can be assured that these panels will offer fast response time that is crucial in competitive games.

The Nitro 5 is cooled by two cooling fans that takes in air from both the chassis’ top and bottom, while exhausting heat through four exhaust vents, performance can be further improved with the NitroSense software as gamers can optimize the system according to their requirements and customize the 4-zone RGB keyboard lighting.

The Acer Nitro 5 is available now from RM4,399 onwards and comes with a two year local warranty and a concurrent first year international travel warranty.

Grab these laptops at the ‘It Lies Within’ Roadshow for up to RM150 cashback

Interested in getting these two new gaming laptops, you can go check them out at Acer Malaysia’s ‘It Lies Within’ roadshow happening from 29 June 2022 until 3 July 2022, where you can score additional RM150 cashback on these laptops, and if you purchase either models before 14 July 2022 from other retailers, you will be entitled to receive merchandise worth up to RM833.

Meanwhile, customers can also score some good deals on several Acer laptops, such as RM400 off the Aspire 3 (A314-45-C1E0) at a discounted price of RM1,299, RM700 off for Acer Aspire Vero and RM1600 off for Predator Triton 500SE, there is also a prize and gift pool worth more than RM90,000 for participants to win in games without requiring any purchase.

For more info on promotions at the roadshow, do visit Predator Gaming Malaysia’s Facebook
here
.

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15-inch MacBook Air has reportedly received weak demand

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It looks like Apple has once again hit a snag on one of its latest product – the 15-inch MacBook Air, while it is being hailed as the most important MacBook in the lineup and highly commended by reviewers, DIGITIMES has reported that Apple has ordered its supply chain to put the shipments on hold due to unexpectedly weak demand from consumers.

Shipments of the 15-inch MacBook Air is 50% lesser than its original forecast this July, which is considered a ‘poor start’ as it was merely announced in WWDC 2023 last month. While there isn’t any specific reason that could attribute to this issue, one assumption could be the high starting price of this laptop.

All this while, the MacBook Air has always been considered as an entry-level computer and targeted at customers who does more productivity than creative workflows, despite sporting a much sleeker design and having better speakers than the 13-inch MacBook Air, it starts at RM6,199 with 8GB of Unified Memory and 256GB of storage, making it RM1,800 more expensive than the older yet still capable M1 MacBook Air, which Apple is still selling.

Another possibility that led to this weak demand could be the M2 chip, while it does have performance improvements over the M1, it has higher power consumption and the performance gains can’t be perceived in the real world, and with Apple slated to release the M3 chip soon with a more efficient 3nm process, there’s no doubt that many customers will want to wait for that chip to be in the refreshed MacBook Airs.

This isn’t the first time Apple has flopped with its product strategy in the Tim Cook era, as the company has failed to gather interest for the iPhone 13 mini, while local retailers have reported extreme low demand for the iPhone 14 Plus, but meanwhile, PC shipments are low at this point of time so it isn’t surprising to see the same for MacBooks.

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Older 15-inch MacBook Pros may explode; Apple offers free battery replacement

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We’ve got some bad news for you if you’ve bought your 15-inch MacBook Pro between September 2015 to February 2017 — your battery may explode. The good news is Apple is offering a battery recall program, so you can replace your old MacBook’s battery with a new one.

Apple revealed that there are certain units of the 15-inch MacBook Pro with batteries “that may overheat and pose a safety risk”. However, this only applies to that specific model — MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) — so rest assured that your newer generation 15-inch MacBook Pro or your other MacBooks are not affected.

Apple has advised that affected customers should stop using the affected units and offered to replace their battery for free, but that’s if the product is eligible. You can check the eligibility by entering your serial number in this
page
 and if you’re not sure which model you own, just click of the Apple logo on the top left corner of your screen and select “About This Mac”.

If your MacBook Pro is one of the affected units, you’ll have to pass it to any Apple Authorised Service Provider to have your battery replaced, taking up to two weeks. Your warranty will also be the same, meaning that it will not be extended.

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OnePlus 5 receives Open Beta 2, no Face Unlock yet

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As some of you have known, OnePlus has kicked off its beta program for its first flagship of 2017 the OnePlus 5 with OxygenOS based on Android Oreo. The beta program would mean that OnePlus will keep on improving on its software before making it available for an official public stable release. Having commenced a couple of weeks back, the second Open Beta software has rolled out for the OnePlus 5.

The beta software update for the OnePlus 5 includes a bunch of fixes and improvement that should generally refine the overall user experience. The update will include fixing some widget and shortcut issues relating to the OnePlus launcher. The camera app would also receive some UI improvements as well. The file manager gets new support for f4v format videos, along with faster speed when deleting massive files.

The rest of the fixes and improvements are for the system. These include:

Improvements for Reading Mode

Improvements for vibration

Improvements for Bluetooth audio

Fixed Parallel Apps bugs

Fixed reboot issue when using Picture in Picture

Updated Android security patch to November

General bug fixes and stability improvements

There is no sight of the Face Unlock feature just yet that came with the launch of the OnePlus 5T. Earlier rumors pointed out that the OnePlus 5 will have Face Unlock in the future, given that there are no changes in the front facing camera from the OP5 to the OP5T. You can still opt for the Open Beta Program if you haven’t yet. The updates can be found at the source link below.

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More than 16 million Nokia phones shipped in Q3 2017

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HMD Global has proved to be a worthy new player in the mobile market in 2017. Adopting the Nokia branding in efforts to revive the once popular phone brand, HMD Global has launched a range of smartphones from entry level to flagship, including the comeback of the legacy Nokia 3310 in a renewed form. According to a report, over 16 million smartphones were shipped in Q3 2017.

The rough 16 million figure however is significantly contributed by the Nokia feature phones as compared to smartphones. A total of 13.5 million feature phones were shipped in Q3, whereas 2.8 million smartphones were sold. This makes Nokia (or HMD) the number one feature phone brand globally, and the 16th smartphone brand.

Nokia reportedly sold a total of 1.5 million smartphones in the first half of 2017. 2.8 million smartphones sold makes it nearly double the amount in half the time, making it a great improvement for the folks at HMD Global.

Nokia currently has a sole flagship known as the Nokia 8. The Nokia 2, 3, 5 and 7 are all very affordable devices on their own as well, while the Nokia 9 is set to launch next year with an impressive spec sheet.

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16 million units of Galaxy S8's to be shipped for sale in Q1 2017

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The Samsung Galaxy S8 won’t be making an appearance at MWC this year, but is slated to be a big hit even if it launches on its own outside the annual Barcelona tech trade show. A report suggests that Samsung will be making 16 million Galaxy S8’s to be sold in the first quarter of the year, judging on the number of AMOLED panels that Samsung has ordered.

The report by Korean news outlet The Bell has apparently tracked a shipment of 16 million AMOLED panels headed to manufacturing giant Samsung, said to be for the upcoming Galaxy S8 flagship handset. 16 million units of the Galaxy S8 will be 40 percent more than the 12 million units of Galaxy S7 devices around the same time last year. With that forecast, Samsung is expected to ship a whopping number of 55 million units of the Galaxy S8 in 2017 alone.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 has been rumored to sport a large 5.8-inch display while the Galaxy S8+ variant is said to feature an even larger screen measuring at 6.2-inches. The latest rumor suggests that the regular S8 will already place itself in phablet category, but do take the claim with a pinch of salt. Given the success and the initial success of the Galaxy S7 series and the Galaxy Note 7 respectively, the Galaxy S8 series might turn out to be Samsung’s best selling phone yet.

Source:
The Bell

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Sony has started their Lunar New Year sale on the PS Store and is giving a 15% discount voucher code to everyone

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Sony is feeling very generous this festive season as they are giving to everyone a 15% discount coupon code for purchases made on the PlayStation Store. At the same time, Sony is having a Lunar New Year Sale currently going which consist of 160 titles with up to 70% discount and PS Plus users can enjoy extra 10% on these titles.

The sale will run from 8th to 14th February, and finishing up with a cherry on the cake, the 15% discount coupon code can be used on games that are already on discount effectively giving you 15% off the discounted price. They are also having a 2018 Lunar New Year Contest which will be launched on PlayStation Asia’s Facebook page with over 230 prizes for PS Plus members.

The code can be used by anyone regardless if you are a PS Plus member or not, once you have finished selecting the games you want to purchase, simply add this code “
QHPHQQ7TKA
” at the checkout page to get an extra 15% discount on the total amount.

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Vivo leaked full specs of the V9 on their India website

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It will still be awhile more before The Vivo V9 officially releases, but Vivo is excited to show what the phone has to offer to the Indian Market and listed the specs on its India website, complete with press renders as well.

The V9 comes equipped with a Snapdragon 626 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage which will still allow you to use two SIM cards and one microSD card, and a 6.3-inch IPS screen with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and 2,280 x 1,080 screen resolution. As for the camera, we know that the selfie camera is a 24MP sensor and the back is a 16MP + 5MP setup. The front camera will support AI Face Beauty, gender detection, AR Stickers, video filters and HDR support. The rear cameras will get features like slow-motion, UHD video recording, AR Stickers Smart Motion, Palm Capture, panorama mode and filters. Powering the device is a 3,260mAh battery and it will be running on Funtouch OS 4.0 with Android 8.1.

Currently, they have removed the listing from the Vivo India website, but we will keep you up-to-date with any other information that surfaces.

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180,000 OPPO R9 handsets sold on the first day

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Chinese OEM OPPO, unlike any other Chinese manufacturer, makes smartphones which aren’t exactly affordable to begin with, based on their specs. However, OPPO has been relying on its marketing strategies and what lies underneath their smartphones, instead of slashing their prices and the company has once again impressed the eyes of the world, with their sale of the OPPO R9.

OPPO has claimed to push out more than 180,000 units of the R9 series to consumers during its first day of launch. This figures include both offline and online sales from various channels in China. OPPO’s marketing strategy includes collaborating with celebrities to further promote the R9 and R9 Plus across China. Aside from that, OPPO is always known to only highlight one or two key specs of its handsets.

The OPPO R9 features specs that are between the mid range to high end spectrum. It sports a 5.5-inch 1080p display with 1.66mm thin bezels, a Helio P10 SoC alongside 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It also features a fingerprint sensor in the home button which unlocks the screen in a mere 0.2 seconds. The camera specs of the R9 proved to be quite the crowd-puller, with a 13MP rear camera and a massive 16MP selfie shooter. Powering the OPPO R9 is a slightly small 2,850mAh battery, with support for OPPO’s VOOC fast charging. What are your thoughts on the OPPO R9?

Source:
GizmoChina

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Mercedes-Benz introduces the locally assembled Mercedes-AMG C 43 and GLC 43 performance vehicles

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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is proud to launch two new locally assembled luxury performance cars, the Mercedes-AMG C 43 and Mercedes-AMG GLC 43

Mercedes-AMG C 43

The AMG C 43 comes with a 3.0-litre V6 Biturbo engine that comes with technological advances like a modified boost pressure to increase the engine’s power output and torque. With 270kW and 520Nm, the engine puts itself in a new segment on its own. AMG developers have also manded to reduce the shift times of the 9-speed transmission. Multiple downshifts allows for a faster short burst of speeds while the double-declutching function in Sport and Sport Plus modes makes for a more exciting driving experience. If drivers what control back in their hands, the Manual mode will allow drivers to change the gears using the paddles on the steering wheels.

The interior of the car gives an authentic sports car-like atmosphere, with multifunction sports steering wheel and flattened bottom section, sports seats and an exclusive AMG instrument cluster with AMG menu. Sports seats upholstery layout offer long-distance comfort and brace the passengers during dynamic cornering.

Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC

The GLC 43 also comes with a 3-litre Biturbo engine that is used in many AMG models. It delivers 270kW output and a maximum torque of 520-Newton meters. This allows the car to achieve 0 – 100km/h in just 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 250km/h. Mercedes has included a 9G-TRONIC auto transmission, reducing the shift time of the 9-speed transmission and comes with the Sport and Sport Plus mode seen in the Mercedes-AMG C 43.

To give the SUV it’s agile cornering, Affalterbach developers designed an autonomous sports suspension on the basis of the AIR BODY CONTROL air suspension. The suspension can be adjusted in three stages, Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus, offering high comfort on long journeys and sporty driving dynamics. The 4MATIC standard-fit all-wheel drive is characterised by the rear-biased torque distribution of 31 percent at the front axle to 69 percent at the rear axle. This offers more driving dynamics and higher lateral acceleration on the road plus improved traction during acceleration.

The interior of the SUV is designed especially for a committed driving style. The multifunction sports steering wheel in black leather features a flattened bottom section and red contrasting topstitching. Driver and passenger will be securely positioned in the sports seats even when driving at high speeds thanks to the improved lateral support. There is also a 5.5-inch AMG instrument cluster and two large dials places all the important information in the driver’s field of vision.

Both the Mercedes-AMG C 43 and the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC will be priced at RM408,888 and RM468,888 respectively and can be viewed at showrooms today.

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The first 192MP phone is on its way and it’s not a flagship device

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Xiaomi and Samsung have shown us that 108MP cameras on smartphones are possible, but is that where smartphone manufacturers will stop? No, it’s not. According to leaker
Digital Chat Station
, there will be a 192MP smartphone on its way to us and it could be as early as next month.

Now, we’ve only seen the 108MP cameras on flagship phones so far, but Digital Chat Station stated that the 192MP camera will instead be included in a phone that is powered by an SM7250 processor, which is either the Snapdragon 765 or Snapdragon 765G.

Image credit: XDA-Developers

It’s worth noting that the jump from 108MP to 192MP is quite surprising given the current record of smartphone cameras. What’s more interesting is that the 192MP camera will not debut through a flagship phone. That being said, Android Authority reported that the Snapdragon 765 processors aren’t capable of supporting HDR and general multi-frame processing, so it might be lacking in other camera aspects.

Another thing to note is that the Snapdragon 765 processors will offer 5G connectivity so it’ll be great for those who are looking for a more affordable 5G phone. The Snapdragon 765 processors are something to look forward to, especially since the 765G chipset is gaming-focused and can support a 120Hz refresh rate at FHD+ resolution.

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1GreatBonus: Enjoy FREE internet when you use Celcom Billing

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Cashless payments have become a norm in our society; many of us choose convenience and efficiency when it comes to paying or purchasing products and services. Well,
Celcom
 knows just that so its latest 1GreatBonus campaign is made to offer more value when you make payments through Celcom Billing.

FREE 1GB internet once you make your first purchase

If you’re a Celcom user, you’ll be getting 1GB Internet for free when you use Celcom Billing to make your first purchase on App Store or Google Play Store. An SMS will be sent to notify you on the free Internet and it’ll be valid for the next 24 hours, but here’s the best part: it can be used for hotspot to be shared with your friends and family. This offer is available for both prepaid and postpaid users, and it doesn’t matter if you’re a new or an existing customer. You can enjoy this benefit if you haven’t purchased any apps or games using Celcom Billing in the past 90 days, and the great news is this offer is valid until 31 March 2021.

You don’t need a credit card to buy apps and games

1GreatBonus doesn’t only give you free Internet, but it also makes it easy for you to track your purchases. All your purchases can be made from your phone without needing you to input your credit card information. For iOS users, you’ll be notified via email and SMS for each transaction; for Android users, you can check your purchases in the Google Play Store by looking at your purchase history in the Account tab. Google will also send you an email regarding your purchase details.

It’s safer and easier with Celcom
Billing

With direct carrier billing, everything is simpler — you only need your mobile phone to purchase apps and the payment is usually secure due to the two-factor authentication. This means that every time you purchase an app, you’ll get a one-time password to proceed with your transaction. You won’t need to purchase reload cards at physical stores or store your credit card information in your phone, reducing the risk of someone getting a hold of your personal data.

How to set up Celcom Billing

Setting up your direct carrier billing is super easy. Just follow these steps:

Manage payment on Google Play Store

Launch your Play Store and select ‘Payment methods’.

Select ‘Use Celcom billing’.

You will receive a confirmation SMS.

Manage payment on App Store

Launch your App Store and select your Apple ID at the top of the page.

Select ‘View Apple ID’ and sign in.

Select ‘Manage Payments’ and choose ‘Mobile Phone’ as your payment method.

Once confirmed, you should be able to purchase your apps and games via Celcom Billing immediately. This includes apps, movies, e-books and games on Google Play Store and App Store. You can even make in-app game purchases and it’ll be charged to your Celcom account alongside all your other purchases so you can track them all in a single place.

Here’s another great news for iOS users – purchases are not limited to only apps, games and in-app purchases. You can even subscribe to Apple Music, Apple Arcade or even buy iCloud storage using Celcom billing.

For more information, visit Celcom’s official website
here
.

This article is sponsored by Celcom.

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1MORE debuts in Malaysia with a wide range of audio products

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Another audio brand has made its debut in Malaysia — 1MORE sells various audio products including headphones, speakers and accessories.

1MORE is official on Lazada

There are a total of 12 products that you can purchase from 1MORE right now on its official Lazada store and it ranges from in-ear headphones to wireless earbuds. You can also purchase its portable Bluetooth speaker at RM369.

True wireless ANC in-ear headphones

For a stylish pair of wireless ANC earbuds, 1MORE has one that costs
RM699
. Its true wireless ANC headphones offers 22 hours of music playback and comes with fast charging that provides 2 hours of playback with just 15 minutes of charging. The charging case also supports wired and wireless charging via a Type-C cable.

Check out 1MORE’s official store on
Lazada
 for more information.

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1MORE True Wireless ANC Review: A diamond in the rough

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The 1MORE True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones is one of the best
earbuds
 I’ve used this year, which is even more impressive with its relatively affordable price tag of RM699. Because of this, one could excuse the powers that be over at 1More for electing,  arguably, the blandest name they could’ve come up with.

Design and fit

Thankfully, the earbuds are anything but bland – it’s obvious that a lot of care was put into crafting both the earbuds and charging case, because they look and feel very premium – none of that flimsy stuff here. The charging case gets a matte dark grey finish, while the earbuds are glossy, and sport a black-and-grey
chequered
 aesthetic.

Next, let’s talk about the fit – in the box, you get three earbud sizes, in two
colour
 variants – black or transparent, with red accents. You also get a few ear fins (or ear hooks, depending on who you ask); which is as nice
touch.
 I found the pairing of the large ear tips with the medium ear fins to work best for me.

With so many ear tip-fin combinations to choose from, I’m sure you’ll be able to find your fit – and once you do, the earbuds generally fit quite well.

Audio

With that out of the way, let’s get into the audio quality, and boy-oh-boy is it magnificent – I’ve had the pleasure of using premium devices before such as the
AirPods
 Pro and
Jabra Elite 75T
; and I would dare say the 1MORE True Wireless ANC is capable of standing
amongst
 the big boys in the audio department.

Under the hood are hybrid drivers that deliver supremely balanced sound output; its balance allows for impressive depth, especially if you enjoy listening to bands – each distinct sound of every
instrument
 comes through very well at any levels. Speaking of which, you can amp up the volume on these buds without it crackling, which is always a telltale sign of a pair of earbuds done well.

When it comes to calls, you can hear the calling party well, while the built-in mic is pretty decent too. I did several tests using WhatsApp, Discord, and regular phone call – and results were consistent across the board.

Latency

When it comes to latency, the earbuds are THX-certified and are equipped with Qualcomm aptX, meaning response time is kept at a minimal – being Bluetooth earbuds also mean there’s always going to be a slight noticeable delay. It’s optimal if the device it’s paired to runs on the latest Bluetooth 5.0; when I could use it on my desktop that has an older BT 4.0 dongle, the latency was unbearable.

If you want to use this for gaming, where low visual-audio latency is crucial, make sure to check your choice of gaming device at least supports Bluetooth 5.0.

ANC and pass-through

For all the good that I’ve talked about the 1MORE True Wireless ANC, my heart aches as I now talk about its one flaw – ANC; you’d think a product with the feature ANC plastered in its name would excel in this area, but I find the noise cancelling feature here to be quite poor. I’m comparing this to the likes of the
AirPods
 Pro, because I want very much for 1More to be an alternative.

Unfortunately, with ANC on, you still hear surrounding noise quite vividly – in quieter environments, like taking the LRT or walking through the suburbs, the feature does alright. But should you want to drown out people talking loudly – which is an environment I’m constantly stuck in – the earbuds
does
 little to help. There are two ANC levels, which you can switch between on device, or through the companion app – but both levels are similarly inadequate. Perhaps this is an issue 1More can fix in a future software update.

I’m glad to report however, that pass-through works splendidly. With the mode enabled, I have no problem hearing both my music, and external sounds clearly – this is, of course, useful for keeping your wits about you when you’re outdoors.

Features and app

In today’s world, of course, audio quality alone doesn’t sell the product – it’s got to have the features to go along with it. Here, you get a decent selection of on-device touch controls; switching through ANC, ANC level 2, and pass-through modes require a double on either earbud. On top of that, volume controls come by way of physical buttons which can be found on top of each earbud; these buttons also act as the power and pairing controls.

You can also do some of these actions on the companion app, 1MORE Music. The app works fine without being outstanding – the UI is simple and allows you to switch between modes like mentioned before. You can also check the buds’ battery life, change playback settings and update the firmware.

 The earbuds are equipped with proximity sensors that pause media when your earbuds come off – using the app, you can change what happens when you put the earbuds back on; the content either stays paused, or it automatically resumes – I prefer the latter.

Battery life

When it comes to battery life – these earbuds definitely deliver; I’m able to get an entire work day out of these with intermittent pauses to hit the loo, get lunch, or muck around with colleagues – the best part is, the charging case is also good for a couple of charges!

 Once you see red lights flashing on your case, you know it’s time to juice it back up, and it’ll take about two hours to fully charge it back up again. The case charges via USB Type C or wireless charging.

Verdict

The 1MORE True Wireless ANC earbuds is a fantastic score especially with a relatively affordable price tag of RM699. It delivers great audio, super low latency, easy-to-use touch controls, and fantastic battery life.

However, if you need something with proper ANC, I’d say just grab the Apple
AirPods
 Pro, or the Jabra Elite 85T that has just been launched. They come at a higher premium, but they will fit the purpose, while also offering great sound. If you can’t be bothered with ANC at all and want to save a buck, the
Tronsmart
 Onyx Ace
 is also a decent option for below RM200.

To buy the 1MORE True Wireless ANC, visit their official Lazada page
here
.

The Good

Balanced audio with good depth

Splendid battery life

Good fit and premium design

Easy-to-use controls

Low latency

The Not so Good

ANC could be better

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1OTT Internet Media Streaming Player First Look & Unboxing

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1OTT a.k.a 1 Over The Top is a very new product launched in Malaysia early this year, this is a media player that lets you stream on demand videos from various sources on the net and also features a free IPTV service for a one shot fee at RM429. The company behind this product is Syabas Technology Sdn. Bhd and Vidcrowmedia Sdn. Bhd as the product’s distributor. Instead of hosting the content, the company hired a team of people to update the media contents daily from its respective sources so that users are able to watch the latest videos as soon as it has been made available online (for e.g. Hong Kong TVB Dramas), the way of navigating media contents are smartly presented in a thumbnail user interface instead of going through a web browser, which is extremely friendly for computer illiterate users. Find out our first look and unboxing video down below.

1OTT Internet Media Streaming Player Hardware Overview

With a minimalist and lightweight design, the 1OTT looks like any media players out there, it definitely captures attention when you place It near your TV.

The remote control is rather straightforward as well, we have also been told that we are also able to control the media player by downloading the 1OTT app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

The ports of the 1OTT Media Player, instead of a USB port for plugging in your
external hard drive
, it features a MicroSD slot for storage expansion, otherwise the input ports are pretty standard in media players today. And yes, you can power the device using a power bank or your computer’s USB port because it merely requires a USB power of only 1A.


1OTT Media Player Review: You’ll never want to use your PC to stream movies again

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Isn’t it frustrating when you are paying for an expensive satellite TV service and you don’t really watch it? Even if you are able to find streaming sources over the web to watch your favorite series, you have to live with annoying ads and unreliable sources. The 1OTT Media Player or Social Media Player will certainly change the way you see media players and appreciate your living room entertainment once again.

1OTT Media Player Video Review

Simple and
Lightweight Design
, USB Port Replaced by a MicroSD slot

This is probably the most simple designed media player in the market, the 1OTT Media Player is extremely lightweight and has similar dimensions as an external
portable hard drive
, which can be packed easily in a suitcase if you are thinking to bring along a media player with you when travelling. Great features lie under the hood, don’t take its low profile design as a buying factor and for granted.

I/O ports on the device are pretty standard with a Composite, HDMI and an Ethernet port while having built-in WiFi. There’s also no optical audio output and it’s the first media player that we find a MicroSD slot while omitting a
standard USB
 port for connecting flash drives, it’s weird in our opinion but we believe the device plays media from the SD card once mounted.

Not only we find the inclusion of the MicroSD slot interesting, powering the device is also dead simple with a MicroUSB cable and it only requires 1A of power input, which means we are able to use any smartphone chargers, powerbanks or our computer’s USB port to power up the device, it’s a pretty neat and thoughtful feature if you are always carrying the device around.

Easy to Use Interface, Awesome Set of Apps and Features

The device does take some time to boot up and reach its home screen on a warm boot and fortunately you can wake the device up instantly when it goes on standby. The software and user interface isn’t complicated, it doesn’t feel choppy and has rows of icons and categories on the left, geeks like us will get used to it almost instantly while others will be able to learn up and become an expert in no time.

Many types of content can be found on the device – Dramas, IPTV Services, Music and Video on Demand sources, the company doesn’t host or own any of the content on the device and has a dedicated team of people that updates the streaming sources daily. For instance, a new episode of an English series after the day it has been played on the original source. Our favorite would be IPTV services, which the company has signed an agreement with IPTV services from a few Asian countries such as China and Taiwan to be able to stream live channels over.

Things just don’t stop here, the 1OTT also transforms your TV into a Smart TV, though these apps may not look as polished as Smart TVs today, most of them worked flawlessly. Just to name a few must haves – Facebook, YouTube, TuneIn Radio, Miracast and Plex, these apps are extremely functional and it’s a must have in the 1OTT Media Player. Of course, improvements can be made such as being able to categorize our own apps and rearranging them, there’s also no playback resume feature on music and videos after we quit an app, which can be quite frustrating at times.

Interestingly, the 1OTT media player is a very open sourced device, which means any developers can create apps and allow users to download them using a Package Code; in this
case
, the company has provided us a small cheap piece of paper with complicated package codes that will download additional content to the device, while this feature can be useful in the near future, we would prefer if things are already preinstalled on the device rather than still requiring us to enter these package codes for more goodies.

Lastly, you can control the media player by downloading the Popcorn Hour RC app on your
Android
 and
iOS
 devices, the app works as intended and apparently much better than the hardware remote, except for the fact that it doesn’t support using our soft keyboard if we want to enter text to the device.

A media player that delivers and promises

The 1OTT Media Player delivers its intended purpose and is something that many of us have been anticipating for, not only you are able to enjoy great quality content but also the great amount of useful apps available for the device. Despite having priced at a high RM429, the 1OTT is incomparable to cheaper or higher end media players that only plays content from your external storage and limited to a few set of apps, this is a future proof device that will be consistently getting updates and support from a great developer community while having a dedicated team of people to ensure updated streaming sources. Of course, this is a new product and you shouldn’t expect things to be perfect, but hey, things will certainly improve over time and we believe Cloud Media’s commitment on keeping the product alive for the next couple of years.

Verdict

It isn’t just a media player that streams content, the 1OTT Media Player is a different category and will substitute your Smart TV or premium satellite TV services, you will finally appreciate your living room entertainment experience once again.

The Good:
+ Reliable streaming sources

+ Great amount of useful apps

+ Acceptable operation performance

+ Smartphone remote control achievable

+ Powered using a MicroUSB cable

The Bad:

– Not able to categorize apps

– No playback resume feature

– No USB port (given the generous amount of streaming content, you probably won’t even need one)

We rate the 1OTT Media Player at 4 out of 5 stars.


Over 20 million Galaxy S8 units sold so far

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Samsung is definitely on the right path to redemption. The company dealt with a global crisis in regards to the Galaxy Note 7 when it was launched last year. The fire hazard incidents resulted in a global recall of the Note 7 before a fated discontinuation and the killing off of Samsung’s 2016 flagship phablet. But this year the South Korean manufacturer is aiming to bounce back from its losses made with the upcoming Galaxy Note 8. Prior to that, Samsung has already shipped out more than 20 million units of the Galaxy S8 series.

Statistics by analyst site Strategy Analytics indicate that the shipments of the Galaxy S8 series have recently crossed the 20 million mark. The company recorded 19.8 million units shipped in late June before breaking the 20 million milestone figure early last month.

This milestone undoubtedly proves Samsung’s Galaxy S8 series to be one of its most successful selling flagship series so far, and the numbers will only go up towards the end of 2017. Strategy Analytics also reports an average of 278,800 Galaxy S8 units sold daily, which is an impressive result.

With the Samsung flag flying high at the moment, the company will be facing tough competition when it launches the Galaxy Note 8. Apple is slated to unveil the iPhone 8 series and LG is rumored to put up a good fight with its upcoming LG V30 as well.

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2014 Data breach shows that 46.2 million Malaysian mobile phone numbers leaked

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Lowyat.net has yet again managed to uncover more information on the 2014 data breach and they have mentioned that 46.2 million Malaysian mobile phone numbers have been leaked. The information that has got out includes postpaid and prepaid numbers, customer details, addresses, IMEI and IMSI numbers.

Image Source: Lowyat.net

The data that they have downloaded indicates that the data has been updated between May and July 2014 detailing the number of leaks for each telco. What is even more amazing is the person that managed to get the data, also tried to sell it on Lowyat forum and the guys over at lowyat.net also said that based on the condition of the files, they are quite certain that it had already been passed to different people more than once.

Image Source: Lowyat.net

In addition to that, the Medical Practitioners Database has also been leaked. This includes data from the Malaysian Medical Council, Malaysian Medical Association and the Malaysian Dental Association. The data that is compromised is personal information, MyKad numbers, mobile, work and home phone numbers, work and residential addresses.

There is still no news on how these companies and bodies are going to resecure the data, but we do recommend that you get your sim card changed if you are really worried about your data and update your personal information if you have not.

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2014 Symantec Threat Report: 2013 The Year of Mega Breaches

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Symantec, a global leader in system security held its annual security threat report at One World Hotel today.

Symantec officials report that hackers have attempted to use very different ways to attack users in 2013, claiming that they are slow but more precise this time in selecting victims to attack.

The 5 things in the picture above are the main threats being detected in 2013, with more advanced and malicious programs being created by hackers, then exploited in our computers, smartphones and even wearable devices!

Last year, the top three industries being breached are mainly Healthcare, Education and Government sector while retail, computer software and financial sectors are accounted for 77% of identities exposed, Symantec explains that this occurs as the number of users in the latter segment is more compared to the three main industries, hackers tend to attack smaller segment companies to breach large corporations.

If we can recall in year 2013, there are a few cases which companies have their user’s information leaked to hackers. The above pictures showed what details are being leaked and required most by hackers.

Although the figure has dropped from 35 to 33 this year, Symantec believes it isn’t satisfying enough as hackers are more careful to choose users to attack, and suggests that most organisations have not taken the initiative to update their security policies when hackers have already changed ways of breaching systems.

The number of phishing hosts and web attacking countries activity has increased last year, if we recall back, there were a few DNS poisoning and even page defaces in governmental sites last year.

The chart is pretty interesting as Symantec pointed out that transport and healthcare sites are on the top list of being used as performing breaches. The reason behind this is because these two categories are much safer in general and hackers used them to trick users into thinking that things sent from those industries are trustworthy. Therefore, don’t simply trust any recipients from an unknown company.

One of the three most targeted users by hackers are personal assistants, public relations and senior management users, the first two being the most targeted as they hold the most information about the organisation and can be easily linked to other people and external parties of the organisation.

Interestingly, Mining organisations seem to be the most breached companies in terms of ratio, which Symantec officials mentioned that most mining companies have smaller user base and lesser security policies on their computers.

Attachment formats that mostly are being used by hackers to phish users are unmistakably EXE, SCR and DOC formats, especially EXE and SCR has increased significantly in 2013.

Keywords that are used by hackers in tricking users into opening attachments.

Ransomware has increased almost 500% last year, which are software that tricks users into installing them by offering to increase PC performance or making users think as if their computer has been affected by virus.

Even if you are aware of Ransomware, hackers are smart enough to use Cryptolocker to stop you from removing them and they even require you to pay them at a price of $100-$400 to get your missing data back.

In terms of mobile threat, Android remains the most targeted platform for malware authors due to the huge user base and multiple app stores available for Android. iOS remains the lowest of all as all apps go through strict Apple approvals before it goes live on the App Store. The above data is based on apps in their respective official app stores, sideloaded apps are not included.

The Internet of Things, which includes almost every devices that we have today that connects to the Internet are vulnerable to threats from hackers. Devices such as smartwatches, fitness bands and etc. are able to leak information to the cloud if hackers attempt to do so by simply affecting the software level.

Symantec recommends businesses to be more aware of data being stored in the organisation, educate employees on reading information being received from external sources and even understanding company security policies on sending information. Most importantly, security policies must be updated timely apply the latest patches on their security software when possible.

Consumers should also be aware of such threats and try avoiding by following the tips from Symantec.

Symantec believes if organisations continue to invest more into security applications, the chances of being breached are much more minimal, they also suggest that users should be aware of the apps that are being installed in smartphones, as some may require special permissions which is not the purpose of the app. And the advise from us, do always stay protected with antivirus software and do not simply access unknown files.


2017 Ford vehicles are getting Android Auto and CarPlay

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We reviewed the 2015 Ford Mondeo back then and was disappointed to find that its Ford SYNC 2 entertainment system didn’t come with no Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, but if you are thinking to purchase a new 2017 Ford vehicle, the company is finally bringing Android Auto and CarPlay to SYNC 3, the announcement was made in the US market, where Ford will begin to offer to its SUVs, cars, pickup trucks and electric vehicles with Google’s and Apple’s car centric software.

Android Auto and CarPlay is able to bring certain smartphone features onto a car’s entertainment, unlike conventional premium car entertainment systems, they will usually support most smartphone navigation apps, music streaming services and some concierge services if you ever need it, it also helps to ensure that drivers do not get distracted to their smartphone screens and is still able to perform functions via the car’s console controls.

Even though the feature is already available on some after market head units in Malaysia, there has been no clue if our local Ford dealer have plans to bring Android Auto and CarPlay to next year’s vehicle, as you can see the 2016 Ford Mustang launched this year unfortunately still had a dated SYNC 2 software, rather than SYNC 3 that is already available in the US market, so we could only cross our fingers to see if any of these continental car makers will start offering Android Auto and CarPlay here, or not.

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2018 Lexus LS 500: Craftsmanship at its core

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The all new 2018 Lexus LS finally made its way to our shores, after being previewed at the Detroit Auto Show last year, and this time it comes with three variants: the LS 500 Luxury, the LS 500 Executive and the LS 500 Executive hybrid. It’s their fifth and latest generation and it will be available in up to 11 exterior colours and 6 interior colours for the Malaysian market.

Starting from the exterior, it has transcended from its more formal designs of previous generations to take on a more Sensual Aggressive appearance, all for a more dramatic and sporty look. The latest LS sits on the GA-L (Global Architecture- Luxury) platform and has a low centre of gravity, so it places the sleek silhouette lower, giving the impression of hugging the ground with its aggressive elements to it.

It’s worth noting that all the LS variants come equipped with a multi-link front/rear electronically-controlled air suspension system, and they ride on 20-inch wheels wrapped with 245/40 front and 245/45 rear profile run-flat tyres. The Lexus LS is crafted with lightweight materials including ultra-high tensile hot stamped steel and other steel alloys in critical areas. Talk about strength in four wheels.

As for the interior, it doesn’t just focus on adding more features and technology as it blends together Japanese aesthetic and advanced manufacturing techniques. It’s highly inspired by the
omotenashi
 principle, whereby the luxurious ambience of the car envelopes passengers while treating the driver like a partner. It has a lot of traditional Japanese elements being incorporated into the car, hence, making it a sight to behold.

And last but not least, the pricing for the 2018 Lexus LS range is as stated below:

Lexus LS 500 Luxury – RM799,000
 Lexus LS 500 Executive – RM999,000
 Lexus LS 500h Executive – RM1,459,000

Check out their website
here
 for more details.

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2019 iPhones are possibly coming with long range 3D cameras

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We’ve already heard of the 5G iPhones that will only come to us in 2020, so what’s that special feature that will make us want to buy the 2019 iPhones? The answer is, 3D camera.

Apple is reported to be cooperating with Sony in bringing in long range 3D cameras into the next iPhones, which points to this year’s iPhones. While it’s not Apple’s first time using a 3D camera since its TrueDepth camera is a short range 3D camera, the long range 3D camera that the company plans to equip will bring more changes.

The 3D camera that Sony is planning to mass produce in late summer is using the “Time of Flight” technology, which works by sending out laser pulses and calculating the duration the pulses take to bounce back. In doing this, the technology will be able to create 3D models with greater accuracy and speed.

The long range 3D camera will also be functional for distances up to 5 meters, which can provide better VR and AR experiences. In Bloomberg’s interview with Sony, the latter showed how users can use hand gestures to cast magic spells in a virtual game, proving how the technology can allow users to interact with real environments through their phones.

Besides that, the 3D camera is also a solution to the iPhones’ large notches, because with the 3D chips on the front of the devices can help reduce the size of the notches since Apple can cut down the complicated multi-sensor array.

It seems like Apple is not only integrating 3D cameras into this year’s iPhones, as there have been rumours on the comeback of the Touch ID, but this time it’s on the iPhone’s display.

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The 2019 Proton Saga launches with a major interior revamp, price starts from RM32K

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The Proton Saga has certainly come a long way with 34 years of history.

Under the leadership of Geely Motors, the national car maker has refreshed the iconic Proton Saga after successfully unveiling the X70 SUV and updated Proton Persona.

The 2019 Proton Saga features an updated exterior with the company’s signature ‘infinite weave’ grille and a more aggressively styled front bumper with daytime running lights.

To match the looks of the front, the rear bumper also receives the same aggressive designed bumper with a new rear spoiler, while the Proton badge is replaced with the word ‘PROTON’ just like their recent car models.

The most prominent update made to the 2019 Proton Saga is on the inside, where you get a new instrument panel with a multi information LCD display and eco drive assist, a floating-type 7″ touch screen Android based entertainment system that’s unique to the Premium model, which comes with 16GB of internal storage which users could potentially expand its app catalogue and store media files.

Proton says that the Saga’s sound system is much improved from its predecessor, with the Premium model having a 4-speaker sound system, while the Standard models come with a 2-speaker system.

On the Premium model, drivers will get two USB ports for charging their devices and one USB port for MirrorLink connectivity.

The 2019 Proton Saga also does not compromise on safety features, as you get two Airbags on the front, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control System, Hill Hold Assist, Rear Seat ISOFIX, Front and Rear Parking Sensors and Reverse Camera for the premium model.

No engine upgrades here, it is still the same 1.3L Campro VVT engine that outputs 95PS and 120Nm, its gearbox has however been updated to a 4-Speed automatic transmission from the CVT transmission, which Proton claims to have better manual control of the gears during spirited driving. In terms of tyres, the Standard variant will receive 185/60 R14 wheels, while the Premium variant gets 185/55 R15 wheels.

What really took us by surprise is the savings on the 2019 Proton Saga’s cost, which Proton claims to have saved up to RM3747 while adding over RM1700 worth of features for the Premium model.

The 2019 Proton Saga is available in three variants – Standard MT, Standard AT and Premium AT, the company is offering a 1-year or 3-time whichever comes first free labour service, a low interest rate starting from 2.98% per annum and an attractive insurance coverage package that no other car makers are offering.

Prices of the 2019 Proton Saga are listed below OTR without insurance:

Standard MT – RM32,800.00

Standard AT – RM35,800.00

Premium AT – RM39,800.00

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The 2019 iPhones are expected to come with a new antenna technology

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There have been many speculations regarding this year’s iPhones including frosted glass casing, reverse wireless charging, iOS 13 with Dark Mode and also the square camera design. The latest news however reveals that the phone might also come with new antenna technology.

The existing iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are currently using liquid crystal polymer (LCP) which caused limitations in terms of the radio performance. To fix the issue, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the new iPhones will instead use modified-PI (MPI) that is comparable to LCP when it comes to performance, but cheaper and also easier to be produced.

Despite that, MPI will not be a permanent switch as Kuo believes that the 2020 iPhones will switch back to LCP. The analyst thinks that the production issues and technology limitations that are hindering the radio performance of LCP now will be resolved by then, which is why the switch of materials will only be for this year’s iPhones.

On the other hand, Kuo also said that the future iPad models will probably be using LCP material, and will probably be launched within the timeframe of 2019’s Q4 and 2020’s Q1.

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2019’s iPhones are expected to have bilateral wireless charging, longer battery life and frosted glass casing

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While there are many rumours circling around this year’s iPhones, it’s not advisable to believe all of them. However, when the famous Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reveals prediction and information on Apple products, his words can be taken seriously.

According to 9to5Mac, Apple will be releasing three models of iPhone this year with the exact same size as the XR, Xs and Xs Max. The successor to the XR will also be getting an LCD panel while the Xs and Xs Max successors will be sporting OLED screens.

That aside, the new iPhones will also come with Apple’s Lightning port, despite other rumours suggesting that Apple plans to replace it with USB-C port. Kuo also predicts that the iPhones will support bilateral wireless charging, which means that the new iPhones will be able to charge other devices like the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro.

The new iPhones will also be getting upgrades in terms of its battery life, Face ID and also a frosted glass casing, in addition to a triple camera design that will probably be excluded from the XR’s successor.

There have also been reports on the launch of the AirPods 2 that will be supporting wireless charging, so if and when it launches, you can actually get it and charge it with your new iPhones.

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2021 iPad to launch with the A13 Bionic chip

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The 8th generation iPad was launched just a few months back, but reports are suggesting that its successor will be launching early 2021 at a lower price.

2021 iPad will be more powerful and more affordable!

The current iPad is priced from RM1,449, but the new iPad is expected to cost RM100 less when it launches. According to a leaker named Tron, the 2021 iPad should come with upgraded RAM and the A13 Bionic chip. The base model will come with 32GB of storage due to its price tag, but more powerful thanks to the aforementioned upgrades.

It’s still the same design, but with some minor tweaks

10.5″ iPad
 with A13 chip coming early 2021

– 10.5″ Retina display
 – A13 Bionic chip
 – 4GB RAM
 – thinner, lighter design
 – Home button w/ Touch ID
 – Starting at $299

— Tron (@cozyplanes)
December 13, 2020

Even though the new iPad will look similar to its predecessor, it’s supposedly lighter and thinner. Still, it’ll have a Home button that supports Touch ID and possibly a headphone jack. You can also use the Apple Pencil with the upcoming iPad, though we’re not sure if Apple will upgrade it to support the 2nd generation Apple Pencil.

The 9th generation iPad will also sport a bigger 10.5-inch screen which is still smaller than the current iPad Air’s 10.9-inch display. We don’t expect Apple to upgrade its cameras, but perhaps there’s a possibility that the tech giant will swap out the Lightning port for a USB-C port.

The 2021 iPad is said to cost RM1,349 but it’s too early for confirmation. However, it will be a better option that the current iPad if all the information above is true.

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Kuo: 2021 MacBook Pro will come with MagSafe but no Touch Bar

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We thought 2020’s M1-powered MacBooks were interesting, but Apple analyst revealed that the upcoming 2021 MacBook Pro will stand out even more.

2021 MacBook Pro expected to have more ports and a MagSafe connector

MacBook Pro modes that will be launching this year will come in two sizes — 14 inches and 16 inches. As expected, these MacBooks will no longer run on Intel chips; instead, it’ll be powered by the M1 chip that was launched last year. Kuo unveiled that the new MacBooks will also come with more built-in IO ports, a
MagSafe
 charging connector and surprisingly, no Touch Bar.

Apple is bringing the flat-edge design to new MacBooks

Apple is also reported to redesign the chassis by making the sides squarish and flat like the
2018 iPad Pro
 and the
iPhone 12 series
.

As for the removed Touch Bar, it will be replaced with more physical function keys. Although we don’t know what I/O ports will be included, we’re hoping that Apple will bring back the SD card slot and just one USB-A port so there’s no need to depend on a dongle.

The upcoming MacBook Pro models should launch sometime in the third quarter of 2021, but we’re almost sure that more information will be revealed in the coming months.

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New 2021 MacBook Pro rumoured to come without Touch Bar

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We’ve had MacBooks with Touch Bar since 2016, but the upcoming MacBook Pro may be ending the trend.

Goodbye Touch Bar, Hello OLED iPad Pro

According to
DSCC’s report
, Touch Bars contributes to the third highest use of OLED panels, but this may change in the future since Apple may remove Touch Bars. However, there are also rumours indication that the next iPad lineup will be using OLED displays for the 10.9-inch version, meaning there will be an increase in usage of OLED panels despite the absence of Touch Bars.

With the Touch Bar gone, sources like Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg are expecting the comeback of the traditional function keys. It should be similar to the current
MacBook Air
’s function keys — sporting some new icons as compared to the older MacBooks.

What to expect from the new MacBook Pro

The new MacBook Pro is also expected to come in two sizes — 14-inch and 16-inch. These new models will be using the new mini-LED screen and also sport a new, flatter design like the new iMac and iPad Pro.

Another good news, if true, is the addition of an HDMI port and an SD card slot to the new MacBooks. This will be a much-welcomed feature if you’re someone who doesn’t like using dongles.

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2022 iPad Air unlikely to get OLED display

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We’ve been expecting the 2022 iPad Air to feature an OLED display, but that may not be the case anymore; Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple has canceled its plan to upgrade the iPad Air’s display.

According to Kuo, Apple will focus on the 11-inch iPad Pro instead; the smaller iPad Pro is expected to come with a mini-LED display that is currently only available on the larger 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

2022 iPad Air has no OLED display, but maybe it’ll come in 2023?

While we may not see the OLED iPad Air in 2022, it’s not as if Apple has completely abandoned the plan; an OLED iPad Air will still debut in the future, it’s just a matter of when.

The
iPad mini 6
 that was launched last month was also expected to sport a mini-LED display, but that turned out to be untrue too.

The current iPad Air may not have an OLED display, but it’s already similar to the iPad Pro in terms of design. It doesn’t have a Home button, comes with uniform bezels and flat edges.

It also works with the second generation Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard for iPad.

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2023 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED now available in Malaysia

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ASUS Malaysia has officially introduced the 2023 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404) in Malaysia, it is the first premium OLED laptop to be sold with 13th Gen Intel Core H-series processors here and has several big upgrades over last year’s model.

Sporting a larger 14.5-inch 2.8K OLED display that refreshes at 120Hz, the ZenBook 14X OLED continues to offer great portability by weighing at just 1.5kg and measuring 16.9mm thin. Powered by up to an Intel Core i9-13900H and RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, all 2023 ZenBook 14X OLED variants will come with 32GB LPDDR5 RAM as standard and up to 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD.

Other improvements include a Full HD IR camera with 3D noise reduction that supports Windows Hello facial recognition login, WiFI 6E, an array of useful ports including two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, one full-size USB 3.2, HDMI 2.1 and audio jack.

Battery size has also been bumped up from the previous model from 63Wh to 70Wh, it continues to support USB PD charging so users will have the convenience of charging it using any 5V-20V USB-C chargers and powerbanks.

The 2023 ZenBook 14X OLED is available in color options of Inkwell Gray and Sandstone Beige, the Core i7 and 1TB storage variant can be immediately purchased at retail stores for RM5,999, while the Core i9 model with RTX 3050 graphics and base Core i5 model will only be available starting April onwards with a recommended retail price of RM6,999 and RM4,999 respectively.

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