Wiko Fever 4G Review: Decent with some little complaints

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There was one fine day, my friend happened to introduce me a smartphone brand called Wiko Mobile, I immediately come to a conclusion and thought, not another Chinese smartphone again! The Malaysian smartphone market has been flooded by too many Chinese phones, let alone most of them have some pretty funny names that won’t even create an impression in your mind. After visiting the company’s website, I started to get interested in the company’s product line ups, it used to have a smartphone that’s powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra 4 chip and it also happen to place an emphasis in churning out great smartphone design, last but not the least the phones are actually designed in France. Today, Wiko Mobile has officially established its Malaysian presence and brought in the Wiko Fever 4G, a handsome looking mid-range device that can also be considered as the company’s hero smartphone for its entry to the Malaysian market.

Wiko Fever 4G Hardware Specifications

Processor:
 Mediatek MT6753 1.3GHz Octa Core
RAM/ROM:
 3GB/32GB
Display:
 5.2″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS
Camera:
 13MP Autofocus (Main), 5MP (Front) with LED Flash
Connectivity:
 WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, BT 4.0
Networks:
 LTE/DC-HSPA+/GSM
Battery:
 2900mAh

Beautiful Hardware unrelated to the French

The Fever 4G may not have the most unique smartphone design, but you can’t deny that the French smartphone maker has taken bits and pieces of design cues from various companies. For instance, the faux leather removable back comes originally from Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3, the 2.5D curved glass display from many other premium smartphones and the smooth and rounded aluminum frame from Apple’s iPhone 6, which makes this phone less of a copycat since it adapts the best design cues from many of its competitors.

Featuring one of the best screen sizes, the Fever 4G is neither too small nor too big to hold in one hand, and in most cases I have managed to use the phone with a single hand, the phone is a little heavy than some similarly sized smartphones I have used but thankfully it didn’t feel too slippery to hold, all thanks to it comfortable aesthetic and faux leather back. The most attractive part of its design would be its glowing frame, which illuminates in total darkness so that you won’t misplace your phone, I find it at times a useful gimmick if I ever need to look for my phone when I need to use it on bed (its unhealthy, don’t do it)

While I can’t really assume the Fever 4G has a true French design, it definitely looks better than some devices in its class, but I was rather disappointed that Wiko has blocked access to the device’s battery and two Micro SIM slots instead of nano SIM, this is not a major flaw but could have been avoided in modern smartphone design standards.

Software and User Experience

The flexibility in Android has always led to some interesting custom skins by OEMs, while Wiko has simply called its software the Wiko Launcher, it is no different from what you see in Chinese handsets, it has no app drawer and leaves you with pages of apps as you keep adding them, motion gestures that lets you access shortcuts to apps or features of the phone, and a stock UI in most parts of the phone’s software, it’s a good thing that Wiko hasn’t included any unnecessary apps or features to mess up the software.

Throughout the review period, I’ve been using Google Now Launcher as my preferred launcher, since I like to keep my home screen clean with only a few apps and widgets that I only use, there’s a little UI lag in between usage but most of the time the experience has been flawless, all thanks to the ample amount of RAM. In addition, this is one of the few mid-range smartphones that comes with 32GB of internal storage, so if you aren’t a media whore you shouldn’t find it an issue, otherwise you can simply expand the phone’s storage with a MicroSD card.

The Fever 4G’s display is one of the very best I’ve ever come across on a mid-range device, the IPS panel produces natural looking colors and it is surprisingly bright under direct sunlight which delivers decent visibility, it is also a responsive touch screen that will do decently in fast typing. Within its own category range, the phone also has the highest pixel count for its display, making texts looking crisp and watching videos very satisfying.

Overall, the Fever 4G is a decent performer on day-to-day smartphone tasks except for gaming, where the phone’s GPU isn’t up to par even when I played Asphalt 8 in medium graphics setting, frame drops in games is obvious and you may not want to use this as a heavy gaming device, on a side note the device also gets warm after a certain period of usage.

Camera

Wiko snapped on a 13-megapixel sensor on the Fever 4G, which has been a standard for mid-range smartphones recently, it takes good looking pictures nonetheless, but certainly not the best in class, you might find colors a little washed out when taking pictures indoors and don’t expect to take sharp pictures under low light. On the other hand, the software is the thing that fails the picture taking experience, focusing and shutter speeds are slow, which you won’t be able to take fast moving objects easily.

The phone has also taken care of the selfie whores as Wiko has included an LED flash light next to the front 5-megapixel camera, while I would prefer a yellow LED found on the honor 7, the white LED flash can be extremely blinding, but you can never be worried of taking bright front facing pictures when you are in the club.

Benchmarks and Test Notes

We used AnTuTu, GeekBench and Epic Citadel to measure the benchmarks of smartphones, and in the Wiko Fever 4G’s case, the phone managed to perform well in processor benchmarks and score results on par with Snapdragon 801 devices, graphics is unfortunately the disadvantage in scores as the Mali-T720 GPU is underpowered in rendering 1080p graphics.

With a reasonably beefy 2900mAh battery, the Fever 4G usually delivers a full day of battery life with general usage, a result that is very close to Alcatel’s Flash 2, while I personally feel that it could be better if Wiko has opted to use a Snapdragon SoC on the phone. In addition, the phone doesn’t support fast charging so it will take a while to juice up that huge battery.

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Wiko Harry Review: Hardly an entry-level smartphone

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Wiko may be a small smartphone company in the Malaysian market, but you really can’t deny that it has  much better product names than the rest of the competition, especially with its stylish entry-level Y range smartphones such as the Robby, Lenny 3 and Jerry. The Wiko Harry is the latest entry-level handset that the company thinks will attract the young and outgoing audience, which is why it has been equipped with 3GB of RAM and 4G connectivity, so the question here is, what does this new kid have apart from these features to appeal to its audience?

Design and Hardware

As an entry-level handset, I have to give it to Wiko for always doing great in product design, the Harry is handsome and you won’t think that this is going to be some cheap smartphone. The phone features a removable metal back cover that has been used in many other Wiko products, the finishing looks good with a brushed aluminum style, which adds a little premium feel to it. Other notably good design practices include the well positioned MicroUSB port and headphone jack on the top, which doesn’t block hands when charging and using the device at the same time, the Wiko Harry also feels right on hand with a good balance of weight and a reasonable 9.1mm body profile, this is something that some entry-level handsets haven’t been doing well, which they are sometimes either too lightweight or too heavy.

Remove the back cover, and you will be greeted with a removable 2500mAh battery, though an unimpressive battery size, a removable battery is already becoming rare on smartphones these days, which you can still purchase one and swap if you can’t wait for it to be fully charged. In addition, Wiko still isn’t moving forward with Micro SIM cards as the Harry still features two of them, a MicroSD card is present for storage expanding the phone’s 16GB storage capacity.

The Harry, however, misses a few things on its hardware offerings, such as a fingerprint scanner, which is necessary even on an entry-level smartphone these days, the phone’s 5-inch display can also be a little small for some despite having decent brightness outdoors. Most importantly, the Harry is still using the very same quad-core Mediatek MT6737 1.3 GHz processor which has been found on other Wiko devices, you won’t find too much difference in performance despite equipped with more RAM, it might be disappointing for those looking to some change in specs, but it will still do well for the average user who wants a smartphone that performs fine.

Software and User Experience

When Apple reported that the adoption of Android Nougat barely crossed the 10% mark in WWDC 2017, the Wiko Harry is thankfully one of that very few entry-level smartphones that comes shipped with Android Nougat out of the box, which is very commendable of the company, however like most entry-level smartphones, don’t expect the Harry to get an Android O update in the near future. Since we have already reviewed a number of Wiko smartphones, the software experience isn’t too different from other models, you still get the same paginated apps home screen, which can be eventually quite a pain to maintain if you have lots of apps installed, let alone the fact that you can’t resize the grid to fit in more icons and widgets. Therefore, I have been using a custom launcher during the review period, and I highly recommend Action Launcher 3.

Although Wiko’s software is rather limited when it comes to customization, it has proven to be just as reliable on the Harry, I haven’t experience any sudden app force closes on the phone, and apps will run just fine as long as you aren’t trying to multitask heavily on the device. One thing to note though, the Harry does tend to stutter a little when unlocking the device, and that annoys me at times when I really want to get to things quickly, this isn’t something that I have experienced on the U Feel Fab, which has the same performance internals as the Harry, let’s hope Wiko issues a software update to fix this issue.

At the end of the day, the Wiko Harry performs better than some entry-level devices I have tested previously, though I have always hoped Wiko could have provided more customization features other than screen gestures, just like how the company has always wanted to be different from the rest in its “Game Changer” motto, the Harry isn’t that personal to be honest, and for that Wiko should have just stick to completely stock software if it isn’t up to the task of making a pretty one.

Camera

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The Harry’s main camera captures 13-megapixel photos and 1080p videos, I’ve taken the opportunity to do some street photography while I was in Taiwan for Computex 2017, and Wiko has obviously not given it the best camera sensor, photos taken with it is either overexposed or washed out, focusing is also an issue where it doesn’t get it right with some soft spots. Therefore, I won’t recommend this as a road trip camera, and you should really just use it for very casual photography.

For the selfie addicts, the Harry’s 5-megapixel camera will do just fine for your usual social media uploads, but it isn’t the most impressive front shooter out there when it comes to image quality

Battery Life

With a 2500mAh battery, the Harry will require a charge half way through the day if you are a heavy texter or social media whore, the good thing about overcoming this issue is that you can purchase a spare battery if you are not a person who carries a powerbank everywhere you go. But still, the Harry has more than enough space for a larger battery, even though the phone doesn’t have a lot of power hungry hardware onboard, but I’m sure everyone appreciates a long battery life.

Verdict

The Wiko Harry ticks several boxes for being a decent entry level smartphone, but that is if you aren’t too particular about the repetitive specs sheet adopted from other Wiko devices. However, this is a phone that is simply too difficult to recommend to anyone because of its RM599 price tag, which you could already purchase the U Feel Go that comes with a 4000mAh battery, fingerprint scanner and a better display, albeit with 2GB of RAM. For an additional RM200, the U Feel Fab offers a much better camera and faster software, though it still runs on Android Marshmallow. Sure, the Wiko Harry has an advantage of running Android Nougat compared to its other siblings, however the company missed the opportunity to demonstrate better software features than other of its phone models, which is why you should only buy this phone if you like its design or just wait for a price cut.

The Good
 + Reliable software
 + Good design
 + Removable battery
 + Runs Android 7.0

The Not so Good
 – Probably never getting an Android O update
 – Unattractively priced
 – Average battery life
 – Less responsive performance
 – Less impressive entry-level camera performance

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Wiko introduces Harry to the Malaysian market

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Coming in fresh from France, the Wiko Harry smartphone has just arrived in Malaysia and is a reliable, well-powered smartphone with accessible functions, immersive multimedia experience and user-friendly features encased in a classy brushed metal design. Being the first 4G smartphone in the Y-range gives it a fast Internet connectivity and smooth mobile entertainment. Harry comes with a quad-core processor clocked at 1.3Ghz and 3GB of RAM.

The phone will also come with Android Nougat which boosts users multi-tasking capability further with its multi-window view and will allow users to take control of the smartphone with easy-to-use interface which gives the option to monitor power consumption through its Battery and App usage optimization along side the Doze option.

Harry will come equipped with a 5 inch HD screen with 420 nits brightness and IPS technology, giving users easy viewing in daylight at any angle. In addition, the rear camera is a 13MP  and 5MP on the front camera, keeping users entertained with the different features such as professional and panoramic mode. Photos can be stored on its internal 16GB storage or on the optional 128GB expandable micro-SD storage.

Assembled with a metal back cover, the dual-sim Wiko Harry will come in Anthracite and premium Gold colour with a retail price of RM599, Harry is now available at selected authorized outlets in Malaysia. For more information on the phone and other products, visit Wiko’s official website
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Wiko introduces Jerry3 which runs Android Go and cost RM269

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Wiko has just introduced a new phone that is powered by Android Go and a quad-core processor priced below RM300. They are calling this phone, Wiko Jerry3 which succeeds the Jerry2.

The phone comes with a 5.45-inch IPS display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 giving you great viewing angles as well as a larger screen for you to view content. On the back, sits a 5MP rear camera and the front as the same 5MP sensor as well. The phone comes equipped with a quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz, 16GB of internal storage expandable to 64GB via MicroSD card. However, storage is not an issue when it comes to storing all your pictures and video as it comes with Google Photos which gives you unlimited storage for your pictures and videos. Powering the device is a 2,500mAh battery that will give you enough power for an entire day of use

Wiko Jerry3 will come in four colours of Anthracite, Gold, Bleen and Cherry Red which will retail for RM269 only.

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Wiko introduces Tommy3, comes with a 18:9 screen for only RM329

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Wiko has just released a new phone here in Malaysia and it is a phone we have seen during MWC 2018. The Wiko Tommy3 comes with an 18:9 aspect ratio and 5.45-inch TFT display which comes at an extremely affordable price.

The widescreen format of the phone allows users to see more of their apps and other content while the form factor allows for easy one hand use even on a screen with this size. Other than that, it comes equipped with a MediaTek MT6739, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. Powering the device is a 2,500mAh battery and it comes with an 8MP rear camera with Auto-HDR and a 5MP camera on the front with DisplayFlash. The Tommy3 comes with Android Nougat with Wiki UI but it comes with Android GO for the international variant.

Wiko Tommy3 is available in four colours, Anthracite, Gold, Bleen and Cherry Red with a price of only RM329 making it a worthwhile phone in the entry-level range. The phone will go on sale starting today and comes with a 1-year warranty and 120-day replacement warranty from the date of purchase.

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Wiko Lenny 3 Review: Classy but Heavy

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Hey, where’s my Lenny? A girl suddenly turned back to my seat and thought I called her, in truth I was actually fumbling my bag for this Wiko branded smartphone called Lenny. Yes, its confusing alright to have a phone model named like a person’s name. We’ve seen the Lenny 2 when it was launched back last year, it had entry-level specs and a somehow different design that I’ve seen from other Android devices, the Lenny 3 is no different, it is a sleek looking device that looks really different from the rest of the competition, so what has Wiko improved on its new Lenny smartphone this round? We find out.

Wiko Lenny 3 Hardware Specifications

Processor:
 Mediatek MT6580 1.3GHz Quad-Core
RAM/Storage:
 1GB/16GB (up to 64GB Micro SD expansion)
Display:
 5″ HD (1280×720 IPS
Camera:
 8MP with LED flash (Rear), 5MP (Front)
Connectivity:
 WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, BT 4.0
Networks:
 HSPA+
Battery:
 2000mAh removable

Design and Hardware

I’ve never reviewed the Lenny 2 before but have definitely spent some time with it during Wiko’s launch event last time, the Lenny 2 was plasticky and had a low resolution display that you will expect from an entry-level smartphone. This time, Wiko has transformed the Lenny 3 into a more classy device, the first thing you’ll notice when holding up the phone is the sturdiness, you might think its an all metal phone but in fact, the Lenny 3 has a removable aluminium back case that got me impressed, you get access to the phone’s SIM slot, micro SD card slot and battery compartment after that.

In most cases, succeeding smartphone models will usually get a slimming job, the Lenny 3 however has gotten thicker and heavier, it now measures 9.9mm of thickness and weighs 177g, which is a significant bump from its predecessor and isn’t exactly a good thing if you always have your phone in your pockets. In addition, the smooth metallic surface makes the phone extremely slippery to hold as well, there was one time that I accidentally spill my coffee over just because the phone slipped from my hand when using single handedly. To be honest, I really can’t see any reason why the Lenny 3 has to be heavier despite having the same screen size and a slightly premium build material, this is something that Wiko should have never neglected since it has always emphasised on smartphone design.

The Lenny 3’s display is now a HD resolution IPS panel, which brings a significant pixel density bump from its predecessor’s FWVGA resolution. Unlike many other entry-level devices, the phone’s display is able to automatically adjust its brightness depending on lighting conditions, even though display brightness could be better I was still able to see it properly under bright sunlight. Unfortunately, the display’s touch response can be a little sluggish at times due to the phone’s performance internals, hence you shouldn’t expect the phone to be your note taking and texting device, it also lacks screen off gestures which you won’t be able draw gestures to launch apps or actions without turning on the display.

While there are design flaws that can be improved, I’m glad that the Lenny 3 features a notification LED which is omitted in many other entry-level smartphones, the capacitive function buttons are not backlit but they still have haptic vibration feedback if you choose to enable it. Overall, the Lenny 3 is an attractive device and if you choose to overlook its design flaws.

User Experience and Software

Just like its bigger sibling the Robby, the Lenny 3 comes preloaded with the same Wiko launcher running on top of Android 6.0, it unfortunately shares the same underpowered Mediatek MT6580 SoC paired 1GB of RAM, therefore I faced the same sluggish experience found on the Robby, though not so much of force closes this round, the software still freezes occasionally that causes the experience to be a little annoying. In addition, the Lenny 3 lacks 4G LTE support and it really is a shame for such a nice looking device.

On the plus side, the Lenny 3 is able to handle Pokemon Go properly if you do not activate the AR feature, GPS signal can be inconsistent at times and it doesn’t deliver a totally smooth playable frame rate but sufficient graphics power for you to catch your Pokemon. Furthermore, I did not encounter any graphics issues or GPS signal inaccuracy on the Lenny 3 when navigating with Waze, which is a common issue I have experienced with many Mediatek powered smartphones.

For those who aren’t too particular about having a fast and snappy software performance, the Lenny 3 will still do simple tasks just fine, but do keep in mind that you will need to free up the phone’s RAM with the One Clean feature to ensure a reliable experience.

Camera

The Lenny 3 technically shares the Robby’s camera configuration, it has an 8-megapixel main and 5-megapixel front camera, though the phone has its ‘Selfie Flash’ removed and have it replaced with a ’Screen Flash’, it does a very minimal job of brightening your face if you happen to take selfies in low light, trust me you really don’t want to do that with the Lenny 3. Suffice to say, the phone’s main camera will do a fine job on great lighting conditions, focusing speed is reasonably fast and pictures don’t look grainy at all.

Battery Life and Network

As of now, you won’t be able to find huge capacity batteries on most Wiko smartphones, the Lenny 3 has a rather small 2000mAh battery but that’s sufficient enough to power the phone for a working day when used moderately, I have been using the Lenny 3 for social media browsing, two sessions of Waze navigation to 20 minute destinations and 15 minutes of watching YouTube videos, the phone’s battery lasted approximately 16 hours before jumping into its ‘Eco Mode’.

As much as smartphone makers like to make entry-level phones as premium as they could, the lack of 4G LTE support is a big no-no as similar as having a plasticky entry-level smartphone, many can argue this as an unnecessary feature in the case of the Lenny 3, but telcos these days are no longer maintaining reliable transfer speeds on 3G networks, furthermore there are a number of 4G smartphones that competes with the Lenny 3 within the similar price range. Thankfully, there were no dropped calls during my usage and reception is clear on both ends.

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Wiko Malaysia introduces three new siblings to the Wiko Collection family

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Wiko is back to add more options to the smartphone market by introducing three new mid-range smartphones that offer a lot more than it looks. The three phones being introduced is the Wiko Harry, Wiko Kenny and the Wiko Upulse. Among the three, the Wiko Harry and Wiko Upulse will be running on 4G LTE and have a great colour display that complements the IPS display, sleek chassis with rounded curves and premium materials used.

Wiko Harry

Harry will offer a quad-core processor with 3GB RAM, 16GB storage, 5-inch HD IPS display, full metal design, and a 2,500mAh battery.

There is a reason why Wiko dubbed Harry as the “The Speedy One” as it has smooth multitasking capabilities and comes with a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera ready to take pictures at any time.

Wiko Kenny

Kenny is the most basic out of the latest Wiko phones, as it features a quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage under the 5-inch screen, suitable for people that want a phone for media consumption and are contempt with using basic apps.

￼Although smaller than its other siblings, it still has a decent 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera to ensure no opportunity is missed and the 2,500 mAh battery will keep the phone going all day.

Wiko U Pulse

Finally is the U Pulse, the most powerful of the siblings made for those that need high performance in a stylish package that comes with a 5.5-inch HD IPS display that comes with an ergonomic 2.5D curved display, quad-core mobile processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage and a 3,000mAh battery that powers everything. Wiko has also improved on the rear 13MP camera by adding Auto-Scene detection, Fast Auto-Focus, Live Filters and Super Pixel Photography enhancements.

The unique part of the Super Pixel is that it pairs up with a 5p lens system to enable a whopping 52MP photo-taking, something you don’t see in current flagships. The 8MP front camera comes with a soft LED flash and offers HDR mode as well as panoramic-powered Wide Selfie, a feature that you don’t really see in mid-range smartphones

The unique part of the Super Pixel is that it pairs up with a 5p lens system to enable a whopping 52MP photo-taking, something you don’t see in current flagships. The 8MP front camera comes with a soft LED flash and offers HDR mode as well as panoramic-powered Wide Selfie, a feature that you don’t really see in mid-range smartphones

All three phones will come pre-loaded with Android 7.0, dual-sims and storage expansions. The Wiko Harry will be priced at RM499, Wiko Harry at RM599 and Wiko U Pulse will be at RM799. For more information on these or other Wiko products, visit their official website
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Wiko Malaysia launches T50 and T10 smartphones at RM899 and RM429 respectively

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After a series of teasers, Wiko has once again made its mark here in Malaysia with the new stylish T series smartphones, the T50 is a 6.6-inch mid-range device that features triple cameras and 40W fast charging, while the T10 is an entry-level smartphone with large battery and storage.

Powered by a Mediatek Helios G85 chip, the Wiko T50 comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage, the 6.6-inch display pushes a FHD+ resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio and refreshes at 60Hz, the screen bezels are extremely slim that the top and bottom edges merely measures 1.1mm and 3.5mm respectively, making this an almost all screen device and it is the only phone in its class to offer such kind of display.

The Wiko T50 employs a triple camera array that comprise of a 64MP wide, 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro sensor, battery is good for one heavy day with a 4000mAh pack and supports 40W fast charging should you need to juice it up, the phone will be available in colors of Aqua Green and Midnight Black.

As an entry-level device, the Wiko T10 is rather generous on storage and battery, as it features 64GB of expandable memory and a 5000mAh battery which is also capable of reverse charging other devices, the phone is powered by an entry Mediatek Helios A22 chip and comes with 2GB of RAM, a 6.5-inch HD+ display and a single 13MP main camera and 5MP front camera.

Due to its lower end hardware, the Wiko T10 runs on Android 11 Go, which is basically a lighweight version of Android made for entry-level smartphones and should run very well on the phone’s hardware, the Wiko T10 will be available in colors of Black and Green.

General availability for the Wiko T50 and T10 will happen on 5th August 2022 onwards, where customers can purchase them at Wiko Malaysia’s official Shopee store and authorised resellers nationwide, the Wiko T50 and T10 will retail at RM899 and RM429 respectively.

To celebrate the launch, customers will receive a free headphone when they purchase a Wiko T50, and for those looking to buy the Wiko T10, it will be sold at RM369 during the 8.8 sales festival on Wiko Malaysia’s official Shopee store.

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Wiko Malaysia is offering attractive deals and a lucky draw in conjunction with National Day

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In conjunction with our 60th Merdeka and Malaysia Day the French smartphone brand, Wiko, is having a promotion on selected devices from August 30 to September 2017. The company hopes the promotion will add to the festive mood all around the country. The promotion will only be available at Wiko Experience and Exclusive Stores and is offering a bundle promotions for customers that want the trendy looking phones.

The phones and promotional pricing are as follows:

Wiko Ufeel Fab now priced at RM699 (previously RM799)

Wiko Ufeel Prime with Wiboard Smart Folio (worth RM99)

Wiko Ufeel Pulse with Wiboard Smart Folio (worth RM99)

Wiko Robby 2GB with WiCube Smart Folio and Tempered Glass (worth RM99)

In addition to that, Wiko Mobile Malaysia will have a lucky draw content for Malaysians who purchase a Wiko smartphone during the promotion period. Customers would just need to take a picture of their receipts and submit it on the
Wiko Website
. Complete a slogan of fewer than 20 words and stand a chance to win six Wiko smartphones. There are consolation prizes of 60 pieces of Starbucks cards which will also be given away.

For more information on this promotion and Wiko products, visit their
official website
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official Facebook page

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Wiko Mobile enters the Malaysian market with the FEVER, LENNY 2 and Highway Pure

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If you are bored of hearing another new smartphone brand in the Malaysian market, then you shouldn’t be for this one. Wiko Mobile, an European smartphone brand has officially planted its roots in Malaysia and kicks off with three of its smartphones – the FEVER, LENNY 2 and Highway Pure, which all of them are very handsome looking devices with reasonable price tags.

The Wiko FEVER would be the company’s hero device for the Malaysian market, sporting a metal frame that glows in the dark that saves you from losing the phone, it has a MediaTek MT6753 1.3GHz octa core processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, 13-megapixel main and 5-megapixel front cameras, and a respectable 2900mAh battery. The FEVER also features a 5mm visual thickness and feels good when held on hand, and it will come preloaded with Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box.

Despite the company’s focus on the FEVER, the Highway Pure is the most attractive smartphone of all in the company’s initial offering, the phone features a super slim 5.1mm body and comes embedded with 16 Swarovski Zirconias on its hardware buttons, it has a modest specs sheet which includes a Snapdragon 410 processor with 2GB of RAM, a 4.8-inch HD AMOLED display, and a 8-megapixel main and 5-megapixel front camera. While it might sound expensive with such a hardware offering, the phone will retail at RM999 and this is probably the most affordable phone with Swarovski crystals you can find.

Last but not the least, the LENNY 2 is the most affordable smartphone of all the other phones, this entry level device has a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM, a 5-inch FWVGA display and supports 4G LTE networks. Wiko Mobile will start selling all three smartphones in Malaysia through its authorized retail outlets starting today, the FEVER, Highway Pure and LENNY 2 retails at RM799, RM999, and RM299 respectively. For more details, check out
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Wiko reveals new line of smartphones that will be coming to Malaysia

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French company Wiko made landfall in Malaysia not too long ago. With their devices officially available in Malaysia, Wiko has revealed that they intend to release more devices in the local market which costs of two different smartphone lines as well as an iteration of a highly successful Wiko smartphone.

For the mid-range category, Wiko revealed that they will be bringing in the “U” line of smartphones. Consisting of the U Feel and the U Feel Lite, the U line of phones are strongly inspired by urban lifestyle and street art. Besides the design philosophy, the U line of smartphones feature fingerprint technology, allowing you to unlock your phone with it, or program up to five different links to your favourite features and apps by using five seperate fingers.

Wiko will also be bringing in the entry level Y series smartphones to Malaysia as well. The Y series, as in Generation Y, consists of the LENNY3 and the T0MMY smartphones. These smartphones are designed for pragmatic digital users who are looking for something they can trust. One of the key features of the Y series is its battery as the phones come with various battery saving setups that are meant to extend the life of your smartphone.

The pre-existing Wiko FEVER smartphone will also be getting a new iteration in the form of the FEVER Special Edition. Dressed in premium materials and coming in a number of finishes, this glow-in-the-dark smartphone has been upgraded to sport 32GB of storage and 3GB of RAM. Furthermore, the FEVER Special Edition will be running Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Just like any other smartphone manufacturer, Wiko also has its own line of accessories. Some of these accessories include the Wi-PROTECT phone casing, the Wi-CHARGE power bank, and the Wi-SHAKE collection of earphones, headphones and ultra-portable Bluetooth speakers.

No timeline has been given as to when we can expect these products to be available in the local market, but you can expect all of them to be available within the year.

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Wiko Robby Review: An entry-level phone that tries to be unique

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Its rare to see a smartphone having a proper name these days, many smartphones tend to rip names off famous products otherwise having overwhelmingly positive names for their not-so-impressive products. Fortunately, Wiko isn’t a company that names its phones with the ‘Pro’, ‘Note’, and ‘i’ word, which makes its products interesting to explore. I have been using  the Robby, an entry-level smartphone that’s huge on size and sound for two weeks now, is it a smartphone worth owning and using as a daily driver? We find out.

Wiko Robby Hardware Specifications

Processor:
 MediaTek MT6580 1.3GHz Quad Core

RAM/Memory:
 1GB/16GB (expandable with MicroSD up to 32GB)

Display:
 5.5″ IPS HD

Camera:
 8MP (Main), 5MP (Front) with Selfie Flash

Connectivity:
 WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, BT 4.0

Networks:
HSPA+ 21Mbps

Battery:
 2500mAh

Design and Hardware

The Robby may look as if it has a metal body build and it also feels the same when I got hold of it, however after being told by Wiko’s marketing manager that this phone has a removable back cover, I was awed by how smart this design really is, the aluminum back cover makes the Robby an extremely solid device and gives a premium feel to it. Wiko has thankfully allowed the 2500mAh battery to be removed from the phone, if you are a frequent traveler you would be glad that the phone’s SIM 1 slot is accessible without removing the battery, even though you will need to restart the phone for the SIM to work.

Aesthetically, the Robby is a huge and chunky phone to hold despite having a premium phone over it. Surprisingly, the phone sports dual front firing speakers, which has become a rare hardware setup since HTC’s Boomsound speakers, the metal frame around the bezel sure adds a little score to the beauty department, and Wiko has even cared to include a blinding bright LED flash on the front to make your low light selfies look better.

If you happen to hold a phone wrongly for phone calls most of the time, the Robby will get that issue sorted with its dual speakerphones located at the top and bottom of the display, that’s a rather unique feature and each of them gets activated depending on the phone’s display orientation, I may not be so forgetful most of the time but I find it really useful if I want to whip out the phone from my pocket to answer a phone call.

Despite having a HD resolution on a 5.5-inch IPS display, the Robby’s display doesn’t disappoint in terms of clarity and brightness, it is also responsive to my touch as I’m able to type really fast on Swiftkey Keyboard, you can also be assured of an immersive video watching experience on the phone with the inclusion of the phone’s loudspeakers.

Software and User Experience

This is the second Wiko smartphone I have reviewed and sadly to say, the Robby’s user experience isn’t a satisfactory one, although it received a performance improvement OTA update during the review period, the Robby still delivers a somehow choppy user experience most of the time, I would put the blame on its underpowered MediaTek processor, which is based on a very dated Cortex A7 architecture that shouldn’t exist on smartphones today.

Despite of performance issues, Wiko’s software implementation on the Robby is a better one compared to its previous smartphones, I loved that the phone comes preloaded with Android Marshmallow and the launcher gives users the choice of accessing apps either through the app drawer or home screen, other than that a lot of stuffs remains very much stock, which is a good thing that the company doesn’t overdo UI customizations.

Audio is a big thing on the Robby, the loudspeakers are loud enough to fill a small room and putting on headphones sweetens the music listening experience, the phone also has 3D Sound by Auro-3D to further enhance the listening experience with a virtual surround sound effect, I would recommend leaving that option disabled for the sake of your ears.

Last but not the least, the Robby lags 4G LTE capability and I do have a problem with it, even though I still get to upload my Instagram photos and stream YouTube videos perfectly fine, Wiko could have just provide this little feature to make it a little more attractive, but no thanks, I’m definitely not going to live with 3G especially when there are already 4G phones at its price range.

Camera

As an entry-level smartphone, the Robby’s main camera is rather acceptable for what it is able to offer, colors don’t look washed out at the very least and there is a certain degree of sharpness in subjects, its auto focus feature has also worked great in getting subjects focused properly in photos. In a nutshell, the camera is generally good for taking social media photos and you shouldn’t be expecting too much from it.

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Wiko springs back to the Malaysia with new T50 and T10 smartphones

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Wiko, the smartphone company from France, is making a comeback to Malaysia with two new value for money smartphones, they are the T50 and T10, which are the highlight models of the brand’s leading T-series family.

The Wiko T50 is a premium looking device that comes with a 6.6-inch IPS display and a punch hole cutout, powered by a Mediatek Helios G85 processor and supported by 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage, the T50 is set to impress with a triple AI camera system that comprise of a 64MP main camera, a 4000mAh battery delivers an all-day battery life and 40W fast charging gets you back from single digit battery levels in mere minutes.

The Wiko T10 features a trendy looking holographic back and a 6.5-inch HD+ display, it is an entry-level offering that’s powered by a Mediatek Helio A22 processor along with 2GB RAM and 64GB of storage, the phone will ship with Android 11 Go Edition that comes with a lightweight user experience well suited for the phone’s specs, other than that it has a 13MP single main camera and 5MP front camera, a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging.

The two Wiko phones will be making their debut soon in Malaysia, while we expect them to be priced below RM1000.

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Wiko to make landfall in Malaysia next week

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Numerous China-based smartphone brands have made their presence known in Malaysia. Come next week, yet another smartphone brand will be entering the Malaysian market. The difference? This time, it’s a brand from Europe instead.

Wiko, a French smartphone company which is majority-owned by Chinese technology group Tinno Mobile, has announced that they will be officially launching their line of smartphones in Malaysia next Thursday. Based on the invite, the company has teased that it will be unveiling the slimmest and lightest 4G smartphone.

The company is currently keeping mum on what they will be launching next week, but
Wiko Malaysia’s Facebook page
 has given us some idea as to what to expect from this company. Some of the Wiko phones that are available in Malaysia now include the FEVER, a glow-in-the-dark smartphone, the Highway Pure, a smartphone that comes embedded with 16 Swarovski Zirconia crystals, and the entry-level Lenny 2.

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Wiko U Feel Fab Review: Fabulous camera and reliability

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For the past year, Wiko has gotten really aggressive with its marketing efforts on pushing out its entry-level Y-range and stylish U Feel range smartphones. When I reviewed the U Feel Prime last time, I commended that it was the best Wiko smartphone I’ve ever used, while it is still far from perfect from more well known smartphone brands, the product alone shows Wiko’s commitment in bringing better devices to the Malaysian market. What I have been using over the past week apart from the Huawei Mate 9, is the Wiko U Feel Fab, the company’s latest addition to the family that features a huge 5.5-inch display and a beefy 4000mAh battery, while it is technically the bigger brother of the recently reviewed U Feel Go, I’ve find it to be a rather enjoyable piece of gadget.

Design and Hardware

I hate it when certain smartphones tend to mimic a new heroic iPhone colour, the Wiko U Feel Fab thankfully has nothing of that sort. Sure, the review unit that I receive is a True Black color, but it isn’t a glossy or matte black like everyone has been so fond of on the iPhone 7. Instead, the U Feel Fab features a two-tone color design on its chassis which I personally love as it differentiates itself from the rest. The backplate is also removable and gives you access to the phone’s dual SIM slots and MicroSD card, the U Feel Fab still accepts Micro SIM cards, which can be rather annoying considering Nano SIMs have become mainstream.

Aesthetically, the U Feel Fab thankfully isn’t a heavy device despite packing a rather huge battery, the smooth metallic back isn’t slippery as well and definitely feels high quality and well made. The U Feel Fab has its power button and volume rocker positioned well that it is within my finger’s reach, and I particularly like that small and textured power button, which tends to give me a feeling of satisfaction when I press on it.

The U Feel Fab still has some visible bezels but they aren’t ugly, it’s a shame that the 5.5-inch display only produces HD resolution but if you happen to miss that on paper, it still looks good despite of that and you get to have great viewing angles all thanks to the IPS panel. In addition, the U Feel Fab’s display works pretty well outdoors even under direct sunlight, input response is also good for those who loves to type fast.

Similar to other U Feel siblings, the U Feel Fab features a fingerprint scanner that can be assigned up to five fingers with different purposes, for instance you can have one of your fingers to unlock certain apps, or even have one of them execute a task such as calling someone when you unlock the phone, these are convenient features that you don’t get to find in smartphones of the same range even if they have fingerprint scanners. On a side note, the U Feel Fab’s fingerprint scanner is a fast and accurate one.

What you are probably not going to like if you are particular about specs would be the phone’s performance internals, Wiko is an apparent fan of Mediatek CPUs and the U Feel Fab uses the MT6735P quad-core CPU clocked at 1.3GHz. Before you start spatting on how bad the U Feel Fab could be, Wiko has been rather kind to offer 3GB of RAM and 32GB of flash storage, hence I find the phone’s performance to be decent in day-to-day performance despite being powered by a low-end Mediatek processor. But still, you are not going to find buttery smooth graphics frame rates in games like Asphalt Xtreme and Modern Combat 5.

Software

Similar to other U Feel siblings, the U Feel Fab comes preloaded with Wiko’s My Launcher skin running on top of Android Marshmallow, though functionality remains the same as other Wiko devices, I find the software experience to be very responsive, I have hardly encountered any sudden app freezes when using the device, even browsing the web with Google Chrome seems to be effortless for the device, I assume that Wiko has probably optimized the software for the U Feel Fab and I certainly hope it continues to be the case for future Wiko devices.

Despite of the great performance, I’m not a fan of Wiko’s launcher software due to its limited customization features, for instance apps are still shown all over the home screen and can’t be removed despite having an app drawer, and there’s no easy way to rearrange the home screens. Therefore, I have been using Action Launcher 3 during my review period, a great stock Android skin that comes with great customization options, and it works very well on the U Feel Fab.

For those who are waiting for Android Nougat to reach the U Feel Fab, Wiko hasn’t announced any plans to have it updated, and I certainly don’t expect the company to do it anytime soon, given that the company hasn’t set a record yet in bringing the latest Android software to their products, not to forget to mention that the phone still comes with an outdated Android security patch at this time of writing at 5 September 2016.

Camera

When it comes to smartphones below RM1000, I’ve never set any sort of expectations on their cameras, while most smartphones around the price range of the U Feel Fab tend to have Sony sensors that could capture 13-megapixel stills, they fail to impress at times due to poor software. The U Feel Fab surprised me in this department, the 13-megapixel main camera is just simply responsive and even with some quick snaps, the camera produces beautifully saturated photos in good lighting with sharp details, though there are still times where the camera tend to overexpose shots. Otherwise, you can expect some pretty decent low light performance from the U Feel Fab’s camera, just click on the sample pictures taken to see it for yourself.

The U Feel Fab’s 5-megapixel selfie shooter does a decent job of ensuring a flawless face, there’s also a LED flash that is helpful in low lighting conditions, while I have never find the need to use that during the review period, it can be somehow useful for those who loves to take selfies at the night.

Battery Life

I was a little worried when I processed the news release of the U Feel Fab, as I learned that the phone has a bigger screen yet maintaining the same 4000mAh battery of the smaller U Feel Go, but after using the U Feel Fab I can assure you that the battery life is excellent and I can easily get through the day with a single charge, probably make it to the second day if I barely use the device. The only thing that I don’t like is the lack of fast charging, while thankfully the phone charges fast enough over a 2A charger, it still takes a while to fully  juice up the U Feel Fab’s huge battery.

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Wiko U Pulse Review: Trying to be different

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The Malaysian smartphone market is a dynamic yet brutally competitive one, it is no longer about who has the best hardware, but rather it is how you are able to market the features that fits your audience, this is what Wiko has been trying to do over the past year, by promoting the French design DNA on its products and selling its devices at an affordable price. The company understands the Malaysian market isn’t quite ready for its higher end devices such as the WIM, as it is priced much expensive than its usual sub-RM1000 smartphones, which is why we have the U Pulse as the latest product unveiled here, it is a smartphone that wants to be different from the rest, and I have been spending some time with it for the past two weeks, what does Wiko want to tell its audience this round? We find out.

Design and Hardware

I have been so accustomed to see how Wiko’s smartphones look like after reviewing so many of them, the U Pulse is a very refreshing device to look at, not only it doesn’t look like a clone of certain well known smartphones, it also has its own unique design features. For instance, the brushed metal back cover is a removable one, the front face features a Wiko logo at the bottom which I personally like despite using up some amount of space. The Wiko U Pulse not only looks good, but it also feels good on hand all thanks to the tapered edges on the back cover, the phone doesn’t weigh like a brick and has a reasonably slim body profile. Overall, the U Pulse has a much improved design that I’ve seen from the company and we should be seeing such design language being applied on future Wiko devices.

What’s under the hood is unfortunately not as exciting as other competing smartphones out there, the U Pulse uses the very same hardware internals as the U Feel Fab, which includes the Mediatek MT6737 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, the phone’s display isn’t much of an upgrade either despite being a bright 500 nits display, however the 5.5-inch HD display is still rather acceptable for content consumption, I have no complaints of performing gestures and typing on the display, the phone’s loudspeaker is also surprisingly loud while audio playback via earphones is good.

If you have been hoping for some huge hardware update on the Wiko U Pulse, you will be disappointed, because the U Pulse doesn’t really have beefed up internals when compared to other of the company’s current phone models, but the hardware internals will most certainly satisfy those who doesn’t require to do lots of stuffs on their smartphones.

Software

After the Wiko Harry, the U Pulse is the second device that comes preloaded with Android Nougat out of the box, as usual Wiko has also included its proprietary software as the phone’s default software experience, though I have to commend it for keeping most of the UI elements stock, there aren’t any interesting software features that adds value to the user experience. First, you get the paginated apps home screen that’s common on Chinese smartphones, it also has an app drawer that’s pretty pointless, as you can’t hide app icons on the home screen. Furthermore, you can’t resize the screen grid to fit more icons, change how the icons look like and apply themes, however you do get a “Sorting” function to group all of your apps, though it isn’t too decent.

While all of these rants about Wiko’s software may not be an issue to some users, there are still some useful features that Wiko has included, such as the ability to secure apps and files with your fingerprint, smart gestures and actions that allows faster access to apps and performing actions without turning on the phone. Throughout the review period, the U Pulse’s memory also tends to be bogged down after some time of using the phone, which I’ll need to clear the phone’s RAM to regain memory, which makes me wonder on how Wiko kept its consistency in its software development, as the U Feel Fab with the same hardware doesn’t have such issues. As the saying goes, if you can’t make great software, keep it stock and simple, I’d really love to see Google’s Pixel launcher preloaded in future Wiko smartphones.

Camera

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Wiko definitely isn’t in the camp of Huawei and Samsung when it comes to camera technology, but it certainly wants its customers to know that the U Pulse’s camera is pretty capable when it comes to features. The main 13-megapixel camera features a f/2.0 aperture and a 5P lens, which sounds pretty impressive on paper, however in real world performance the hardware is pretty much bogged down by the phone’s processing hardware, the phone can still take pretty good photos if you aren’t taking fast moving objects, but its shutter delay would really make you miss that perfect candid moment even in good lighting conditions.

The U Pulse’s camera app has seen an update here, offering the ability to take time lapses and a Super Resolution mode that oversamples images up to 52-megapixel, these features work as advertised and you don’t find them in phones around the U Pulse’s price range. Wiko has also added a “Portrait” mode for both the main and front cameras, it technically uses face detection to identify faces on the frame and attempts to blur the background, just like what you see on higher end devices, it works but not perfect. On a side note, the front 8-megapixel camera takes decent selfies and that LED is no longer a glaringly bright one.

Selfie taken with Portrait mode of Wiko U Pulse

Battery Life

Despite having a good hardware design on its phones, Wiko sometimes just doesn’t make sense when they build their devices, as the U Pulse definitely has space for a bigger battery, instead it gets a pretty unimpressive 3000mAh non-removable cell. Despite of that, I assume Wiko has tweaked the software to do some power saving job when the phone isn’t in use, because the U Pulse’s battery life is surprisingly good, it achieved 15 hours of usage with close to 4 hours of screen-on-time, and it charges pretty fast too over a 2A charging adapter.

Verdict

For RM799, the Wiko U Pulse is a relatively affordable smartphone to own if you aren’t particular about specs, it isn’t a huge upgrade when you consider that it reuses components from other devices, but you do get a less dated smartphone design, a huge display and camera features that other smartphones aren’t able to achieve for its price tag.

However, the U Pulse is in a rather awkward position as the company is still selling the U Feel Fab at the same price, the latter offers a slightly less brighter display, a lower resolution front camera, older software however with a much larger 4000mAh battery, add an extra RM100 you get a much better specced U Feel Prime which has a more reliable Snapdragon 430 processor with 4GB of RAM.

The Good

Decent build quality

Good display quality

Android Nougat

Camera modes

Surprisingly decent battery life

High resolution front camera

The Not so Good

Price point per hardware not competitive

No update in performance internals

Battery size could be bigger

Camera performance could be better

Software and memory optimization

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Wiko unveils the the 5.7-inch near bezeless View and View Prime phones

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Wiko is back again to release a new lineup of phones called the View collection which comes as View and View Prime. The devices now feature of 5.7-inch display that spans 80% of the phone, making the most elegant phone that the company has taken out. The 18:9 aspect ratio that will be seen in both the View and View Prime, allowing you to see more information on the screen without scrolling much.

The Wiko View will come with a Snapdragon 425 processor, 32GB of internal storage and 3GB of RAM, while the View Prime will come with the Snapdragon 430, 64GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM. Both the phones will come with the mentioned 5.7-inch HD+ screens.

When asked why did they go with an HD screen rather than an FHD screen, Wiko officials mentioned that the difference is indistinguishable and users don’t actually see the difference when it comes to HD and FHD screens.

As usual, Wiko is very focused to give a good camera on a very budget phone and they have provided the 16MP front camera on the View and 20MP+8MP front camera on the View Prime which is optimized for low light conditions. Users that want more will be happy to know that it also comes with an Auto-HDR to get vivid pictures or get a bokeh effect with the Live Portrait Blur.

Cameras on the back will be a 13MP for the View and a 16MP camera for the View Prime. Some of the features that Wiko has highlighted are the auto-scene which can detect the area that the photo is being taken and adjust the settings so you don’t have to. Other than that, the Live Portrait Blur will also be seen the rear camera with the addition of Video Stabilization and Live Auto Zoom.

The View will come in three colours, Black, Deep Bleen and Cherry Red, while the View Prime will come in Black and Deep Bleen only. The phones will retail for RM899 and RM1,199 for the View and View Prime respectively, those of you that are interested can purchase both the phones in October at all authorised Wiko outlets in Peninsular and East Malaysia.

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Wiko View2 to be introduced in Malaysia on May 31

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May 31 is going to be a really exciting and busy day for us media folks, because not only we are anticipating the local launch of the ASUS ZenFone 5 and Xiaomi’s new Mi 8 in China, Wiko will also be introducing its View2 smartphone to the Malaysian market on that day, the phone was launched back in MWC 2018 this year, I have personally experienced the View 2 Pro back then and was impressed with what Wiko has to offer, it features a 19:9 6-inch display with a little ‘Essential Phone’ inspired notch, and comes with a very premium aluminum and glass back design.

The Wiko View2 and View2 Pro are targeted at the selfie lovers, they both feature 16-megapixel sensors on the front with Big Pixel technology for capturing 4x more light, while the View 2 Pro features a dual 16-megapixel main camera with a f/1.8 aperture, Wiko also highlighted video stabilization on both front and main cameras of the phones, which we assume it to be the works of electronic image stabilization.

We expect the View2 and View2 Pro to replace the existing View and View Prime, which both the latter are decent value for money full screen smartphones, stay tuned to May 31 to know more.

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Wiko's Ufeel Go is now available in Malaysia

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Wiko’s Ufeel range has just been expanded as the company has finally brought in the the Ufeel Go to the Malaysian market.

As part of the Ufeel smartphone range, the Ufeel Go comes with an ultra-premium sleek metal design, as well as the fingerprint sensor technology that is capable of registering up to five different fingerprints, allowing users to better protect their data. Said fingerprint sensor can also be made to open applications, access encrypted files, launch the camera function or make a phone call to a specific person.

For specifications, the Ufeel Go is equipped with a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 4G LTE support. The biggest selling point of the Ufeel Go is its battery, as the smartphone comes with a 4,000 mAh battery. With this battery, the Ufeel Go can also double as a powerbank while still being able to last a full day.

The Ufeel Go is now available at all authorised retail outlets. The phone retails for RM599 and is available in Space Gray, head on over to Wiko Malaysia’s
website
 and
Facebook
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Wiko's Ufeel Prime is now available in Malaysia

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If the Wiko Ufeel has got you smitten but you wish it was a little beefier, your wish has just been fulfilled. Today, Wiko has made the Ufeel flagship, the Ufeel Prime, in Malaysia.

Much like the previous Ufeel phones, the Ufeel Prime is an affordable smartphone that comes with a premium sleek metal design and is available in Gold and Anthracite colours. This phone is further paired up with an amazing camera and a fingerprint sensor that allows you to instantly unlock your phone, access your encrypted files, launch various phone functions and many more.

For specifications, the Ufeel Prime comes with a 5″ Full HD display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and 4GB of RAM. The Ufeel Prime also comes with 32GB of onboard storage which is expandable to 64GB via micro SD card.

As for the camera, the Ufeel Prime has a 13MP rear camera that uses Sony’s IMX 258 sensor and 5P Lens with blue optical filter to produce high resolution images with improved colour shading. For the selfie lovers, the phone has an 8MP front camera with Selfie flash. The cameras are complimented with a Professional Mode software that allows you to adjust your photo taking experience.

Interested? The Ufeel Prime is available at all authorised retail outlets for RM899.

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Wiko’s View2 Plus has a huge 19:9 display and 4000mAh battery for RM559

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Wiko is still releasing very decent smartphones in the market, and the latest in store is the View2 Plus that debuted in IFA 2018. Like other View siblings, the View2 Plus comes with a notched display measuring at 5.93″ with a 19:9 aspect ratio, though it merely comes with a HD+ resolution which we aren’t going to complain, it is a fully laminated IPS display with a 2.5D curved glass, decent enough for a device priced less than RM600.

Specs wise, the View2 Plus is powered by a Snapdragon 450 processor supported by 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage, there’s a 4000mAh battery onboard that should give you more than a day’s of usage. The phone also sports a dual 12MP+5MP rear camera with a large 1.25 μm pixel size, which should deliver some good entry-level photography performance, while the front camera is a 8-megapixel shooter with an LED flash.

The Wiko View2 Plus is available in a P20 Pro inspired Supernova gradient color finish and the usual Anthracite color. For a limited time until 19 September, customers can purchase the phone at RM499 instead of the usual price at RM559, it is only available exclusively at
Wiko’s LazMall Store
.

On a side note, Wiko has also updated the affordable Y-range with the Tommy3 Plus, which also comes packed with value for moeny features, such as a 5.45″ HD+ 18:9 display, 13MP main and 5MP front camera, Face Unlock and a 2900mAh battery. The phone is available today at all Wiko authorised outlets and comes in 4 colors – Anthracite Mirror, Gold, Bleen and Cherry Red, it retails at an affordable price of RM399.

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Will Apple finally say goodbye to its Lightning ports?

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Back in September, the European Commission has
announced

their plans on putting forward a new law where all smartphone manufacturers would have to abide by a common charging solution.

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With over 11,000,000 kilograms of electronic waste per year, this legislation aims to reduce e-waste by allowing people to re-use their old chargers and cables.

Throughout the years, Android smartphones have already been transitioning from Micro-USB to Type-C cables whereas Apple devices have maintained the use of a Lightning port, but this law might just force Apple to finally adopt a USB-C port.

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This is good news as the ProRes video feature does create some large files and you’d probably prefer transferring that chunk of data onto your computer. A Type-C cable would allow you to
transfer data
 at speeds up to 40Gbps compared to a 480Mbps Lightning cable, saving much of your time.

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Having said that,
sources

claim that phones from the
iPhone 14
 series
–
iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max
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may come with a USB-C port instead of a Lighting port. As these are all speculation, it’s better to take it with a grain of salt but we will be sure to keep you updated on future developments.

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Will Artanis be nerfed soon? Maybe.

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Attention to all Heroes of the Storm (HOTS) players! There is a popular thread in the official Blizzard forums with a comment from Community Manager Trikslry regarding the balance of Artanis. The topic about this hero has been the talk of the town since its release, however not all of it have been positive. There are a lot of players who can’t seem to handle the Blade Dash (Q), Twin Blade (W) talents and Phase Prism (E).

Despite this, his power level is obvious, as Shield Overload is an incredible trait and the Storm Talent upgrade to Purifier Beam might be the strongest talent in the game. Players are demanding for an answer on “What changes need to happen to make Artanis viable?”. Well, Trikslyr replied, “Like all our heroes, Artanis will receive changes if it’s needed. But, it is probably best to give the hero some time before making any dramatic changes. Our internal numbers indicate that he is near the benchmark we want all of our characters to be at. His win rate is also increasing as players get more experience with him.”

At the moment, Blizzard likes where Artanis is. But, Artanis hasn’t seen any competitive play and it is not because of his power level. He has been universally banned from the Road to BlizzCon opening week matches and BlizzConn itself, as players have not had a chance to try playing using this character. There are chances after BlizzCon where we can get a more accurate look on how Artanis manages in competitive play.

SOURCE:
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It will be illegal to text while crossing the street in this city

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We all do know that texting while driving, or the usage of smartphones while on the road is extremely dangerous. Accidents caused by such actions have contributed significantly to statistics over the last few years, resulting in more PSA’s against texting and driving. Texting while walking on the streets has proved to be a hazard as well, as the phone user’s attention is divided. A city in Hawaii will begin banning the viewing of smartphones while crossing the street.

Honolulu, one of Hawaii’s major cities have made a law that bans pedestrians from viewing their smartphones while crossing the road. The law of course, isn’t limited to just smartphones. In fact, it encompasses a text messaging device, paging device, personal digital assistant, laptop computer, video game, or digital photographic device. We can’t be too sure whether or not there are people out there operating their laptops on the go, but audio devices have been mentioned as an exception.

The guilty will be fined up to $30 on their first offence, and up to $99 if its their third time plus subsequent offences. It sounds like the city of Honolulu is taking the safety of pedestrians and drivers very seriously, hence the making of this new law. It will begin taking effect on October 25.

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Will iTunes shut down for real, or will Apple keep it alive?

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iTunes has been serving Apple users for a long time since January 2001, but it seems like it might be coming to an end. Apple is rumoured to be shutting down iTunes and restructure its entertainment services.

It was recently discovered that iTunes’ Facebook page was without content — posts, photographs and videos — and only has a profile picture and a cover photo. Instead, Telegraph reported that these content were all transferred over to the Apple TV’s Facebook page.

Back in early April, Apple was said to be separating its main apps from iTunes — Music, Podcasts, TV and Books. However, iTunes was rumoured to be kept so that older iPods and iPhones can still manually sync with Mac.

Unless Apple came out with another alternative, the shut down of iTunes will greatly affect users with older iPhones and iPods. Will iTunes be gone for real before it reaches 20 years of service? Only time can tell.

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There will be a new OnePlus 5 model

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It has been nearly two months since OnePlus launched its latest flagship the OnePlus 5. The company skipped the “4” figure as it translates to “death” in the Chinese language, but the OnePlus 5 seems to be doing fine so far. The last time a company skipped a number for its smartphone, it didn’t end too well (the Galaxy Note 7).

Earlier today, OnePlus has announced that something new will be coming up, with a teaser of a OnePlus 5 phone, alongside the current Slate Gray and Midnight Black variants of the current flagship. We aren’t shooting down the possibility of a OnePlus 5T, but that seems highly unlikely. Instead, we predict that OnePlus will be unveiling a new color option for the OnePlus 5.

Remember this image by OnePlus asking its fans for their color preference of their next device? It is possible that the next color option for the OnePlus 5 will be from the colors shown above. Since the black color is already existent, and the unicorn color seems pretty unlikely, that leaves us with two colors – red and gold. There is a higher chance of a gold OnePlus 5 given the availability of a Soft Gold OnePlus 3T, but a Red OnePlus 5 shouldn’t disappoint as well.

A smartphone’s color definitely does play a part when it comes to purchasing decision. Which color do you think the new OnePlus 5 variant will be?

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We will see higher megapixel count on 2018’s iPhones

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Apple’s iPhone cameras haven’t seen much of an upgrade in a while since the 12MP rear cameras. Largan Precision, a company that is involved in the manufacturing of Apple’s cameras, will reportedly produce cameras that are more than 12 megapixels. This comes after news that the company will be launching a new plant next month.

Apple upgraded its rear cameras from 8MP to 12MP when it launched the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus retained the megapixel count, with the larger sibling sporting two 12MP sensors for its dual rear camera setup. Largan Precision’s new factory is expected to manufacture up to 600 million smartphone camera lenses every single month. But the company is said to only go full force in Q1 2018, although production is slated to begin really soon.

We can’t be certain as to what Apple has in store for us at its September 12 event when it launches the new iPhone. We might or might not see a major camera upgrade for Apple’s annual handset refresh. What we can be more certain about is that the upcoming iPhone will feature a near bezel-less display on the front.

Apple has shown us that megapixel count doesn’t matter as much as it should, with its line of iPhones capable of producing many of the best quality images out there when compared with the competition. Do you think an increase in megapixel count for Apple’s iPhone cameras will make a huge difference?

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We will be seeing a new Surface Pro soon

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Images recently surfaced on a new Surface pro from Evan Blass but does not have model or series number to identify it, other than the rounded edges on the screen and a lack of USB-C port. It does however, look very close to the current Surface Pro 4.

The device is set to be shown at Microsoft’s Surface even in Shanghai on May 23rd and will likely get a upgrade in the processor to Kaby Lake according to Paul Thurrott, giving it a boost in performance, battery life and 4K video decoding powers. Other than that, the pen and keyboard will also get new color options.

However, Microsoft will not release a new Surface Book but they will be working on a new clamshell Surface Book without the detachable screen, a model with detachable screen or possibly both. It looks like we would need to wait till after the event to know more about this.

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Will the Samsung Galaxy S10 come with a headphone jack?

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The recent launch of Samsung Galaxy A8s marks the first time the company has decided to omit the headphone jack. This is however unknown to many if it’s just a one-time occasion or if other Samsung smartphones will follow the footsteps of the A8s, which is a huge concern right now because many are wondering if the Galaxy S10 will come with a headphone jack or not.

Image credit: LetsGoDigital

According to Gordon Kelly from Forbes, he received an exclusive image from Samsung’s redesigned Galaxy S10 and it seems that the smartphone will be launched without any headphone jack. From the concept image that was acquired from LetsGoDigital, the flagship device that has an Infinity-O display comes with no bezels and no headphone jack on the bottom. In addition to that, a past report from Bloomberg also indicated that Samsung has been toying with a Galaxy S10 prototype that does not have a headphone jack.

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However, the information above is not definite as there are also some contradicting information. For example, a company that produces phone cases called Olixar has shown several cases that will fit the Galaxy S10, and these cases all show that there is a hole made for the headphone jack. Olixar also made sure that those cases are available for pre-orders already, so it seems like the company is particularly sure that the phone will come with a headphone jack. In addition to that, there’s also a Twitter account known as Ice Universe who’ve also posted a short video on the Galaxy S10 case that also shows a hole for the headphone jack.

The Galaxy S10 protective case tells us that the 3.5mm headphone jack still exists.
pic.twitter.com/QIKSEB8dt4
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce)
December 9, 2018

Image credit: @UniverseIce

Apart from that, there are also speculations that the Korean company is actually using the Galaxy A8s to find out how their consumers will react to the absence of the headphone jack, and only then will they decide whether to omit or to keep the headphone jack on the S10 devices.

But since Samsung gave up on placing a headphone jack on the A8s, it seems like they will soon omit the headphone jack for future Samsung smartphones, so the S10 might either come with no headphone jack, or be the last Samsung flagship smartphone with a headphone jack.

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There will be a YotaPhone 3 for RM1,500

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There are countless phones full of unwanted and unnecessary gimmicks today. The Russian YotaPhone isn’t one of those by any means, but it certainly is an example of a good concept of a smartphone which was poorly executed at best.

When the YotaPhone was announced back in 2013, it undoubtedly caused some waves in the smartphone industry. The phone came with two displays – one on the front and the other on the back. The secondary screen is an E-Ink display, which was made to preserve the overall battery life without having to toggle on the primary display. The YotaPhone 2 carried the same technology as well, being a refined version of its predecessor. But neither managed to nail the smartphone market. For instance, the YotaPhone 2 has devalued to a point where you’ll be able to purchase it on local online stores as low as RM649.

Regardless, the company behind the YotaPhone will be soldiering forward, with the YotaPhone 3 slated to be unveiled later this year. According to Liliputing, the YotaPhone 3 is tipped to ship to China this coming September beginning $350 (RM1,496.78). The phone will retain the same color display and E-Ink display concept. It will also be available in two storage variants – 64GB and 128GB.

Time will tell whether or not the YotaPhone 3 will be available outside the limited select markets like its predecessors. Are/were you an owner of the YotaPhone?

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Win a FREE Realme 2 Pro when you participate in Realme’s “Angpau For You” campaign

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Realme’s “Angpau For You” campaign has finally begun!

“Angpau For You” campaign is an initiative made by Realme to thank their customers for their continuous support since the launch of the brand in Malaysia.

The campaign is open to all and it provides two interactive contests for everyone to take part in.

Participants who partake in the contests could stand a chance to win a Realme 2 Pro, Realme 2, Realme C1, Olike wrist bands, OPPO selfie sticks, as well as Lazada and Shopee e-vouchers.

The first contest comes in the form of a game, that works similarly to “Fruit Ninja”. Just like Fruit Ninja, instead of slashing fruits, you will be slashing “angpaus” that appears on the screen of the device that you’re using to play the game on.

But watch out for the bomb, for if you slashed it by accident, then the game is over. But on the bright side, you’ll get an instant prize. Do note that each player is only given one chance to participate in the game.

If you’re not satisfied with the prize that you’ve won through the game, you could participate in the other contest which requires you to “Like” Realme’s Official Facebook page and share the post that states the weekly prizes.

Participants who share the post on their social media could stand a chance to win the prize of the week, and unlike the game, this contest does not have any limits. So you could share as much as you want to get a higher chance of winning yourself an amazing prize.

Remember, before you share the thread on your social media, make sure your post is set to public, along with the hashtag #RealmeCNY and #RealmeAngpau.

Realme will select 4 random winners each week and it will be announced on Realme’s social media. Winners will be contacted via phone calls and emails, which they are required to respond or reply to.

Failure to respond within the deadline will result to renouncing the prize and exiting the contest. The deadline for winners to respond would be on the 12th of February 2019.

To claim the prize, the winner must provide suitable personal details and any other document requested by the Realme Malaysia Team. Failing to do so will revoke his or her right to claim the prize.

The winners are required to post their presents claimed upon received and prizes will be shipped at a later stage. Although you are allowed to share as many times as you want, but Realme would not tolerate spam emails. Only verified phone numbers and emails will be acknowledged.

The duration of Angpau For You campaign starts from now until 10 February 2019.

To play the game, visit this link provided
here
.

For more information on the campaign, you can find more details through
this link
 or visit Realme’s official
Facebook page
.

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Win a GoPro Hero Session and Fujifilm X-A2 when you purchase an Apacer R85 microSD

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Looking for a micro SD card to expand your device’s memory? Apacer is rewarding customers who purchase its R85 MicroSD card and you may stand a chance to win a Apacer Powerbank, GoPro Hero Session and Fujifilm X-A2 camera. As the product name suggests, the R85 series MicroSD card is a value for money memory card that has read speeds of up to 85MB/s, it is available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacity models and it supports the UHS-I interface, the R85 series MicroSD card is currently available for purchase over at Lazada Malaysia, or you can simply head on to popular IT stores such as Viewnet and All IT Hypermarket to purchase them.

In order to enter the lucky draw, all the customer need to do is to tear off a sticker on the product packaging, scan the QR code with your smartphone or simply log on to
https://www.facebook.com/my2016.apacer/
 and look out for the event’s tab, enter the unique participant code found on the sticker and you will be on the run for winning either of these three items. Apacer’s R85 MicroSD card retails at RM59 for the 32GB model, RM99 for the 64GB model and RM199 for the 128GB model. For more info, head on over to
Apacer’s R85 product page
.

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Stand a chance to win a HP Spectre Folio, worth RM9,999, during this year’s KL Fashion Week!

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If you’re looking for mobile workhorse laptop for your creative work, you’ll be glad to know that you stand a chance to win a HP Spectre Folio during the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2019 at Pavilion KL.

The contest will run from 21 to 25 August, and here’s what you need to do in order to participate:

Head over to the HP booth at Pavilion

Snap a photo of yourself brandishing the Spectre Folio against the provided HP backdrop.

And post onto social media with a caption describing one feature you love about the HP Spectre Folio.

Be sure to be as flamboyant as possible in your photo since its fashion week after all, and if you’re fabulous enough, you might just win the RM9,999 laptop.

Because we are a tech portal, let’s talk about specs – the HP Spectre Folio is equipped with a 13.3-inch 4K IPS display, an Intel Core i7-8500Y processor, 16GB onboard memory, a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, a 54.28Wh battery and Bang & Olufsen engineered quad speakers.

HP is the notebook partner of the prestigious fashion event and will work with homegrown talents Afiq M, My Apparel Zoo and Yadotsa to create interesting fashion designs. So if you don’t end up winning, you’ll still be able to enjoy the sights of fancy people in fancy clothing. Visit HP’s Facebook
page
 for more information about the contest.

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Win a pair of Selfie Museum tickets from Samsung Malaysia

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Samsung Malaysia is calling all selfie lovers to participate in their new #BlueAndYellow movement in their new studio “Samsung Galaxy Studio9” in conjunction of the launch of Galaxy Note 9 at Fahrenheit88, Kuala Lumpur on the 29 to 31 October 2018. Passers by are encourage to go into the studio and have a hands on experience with the new Galaxy Note 9, besides that they could also participate in a selfie contest that is organised by Samsung and stand a chance to win a pair of Selfie Museum Tickets.

To participate in the contest, all you need to do is visit Samsung Galaxy Studio9, take a selfie or a wefie in one of the three spots that’s in the studio with the provided Samsung Galxaxy Note 9, upload your selfie on your Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #blueandyellow, #GalaxyNote9, and #Studio9MY. Once all of that is done, just upload as the picture and tag @SamsungMalaysia.

The contest is open for all, but for participants who are at the age of 18 and below must be accompanied by a guardian or parent. Samsung will choose their favourite picture and announce the winners on their social post and they will select a few winners weekly. Winners will be informed via email, sms, or social dm. Those who participate the contest must ensure that their post must be set to “Public” so Samsung could view their selfies.

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Win a trip to Korea at Samsung Galaxy A7 Ultra Wide Roadshows

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Missed out on the Samsung Galaxy A7 pre-order event? Don’t fret! As Samsung Malaysia Electronics will be having an Ultra Wide Roadshows featuring the Samsung Galaxy A7 from the 26 to 28 October 2018. The roadshow will be held in different locations such as Selangor, Perak, Pulau Pinang, Johor, Melaka, Pahang, Kuching, and Kota Kinabalu.

There will be contest and activities that you can participate in to win some prizes such as Wildest Photo Challenge, Mirror Selfie Challenge and BtoB Dance Challenge, all of which could let you stand a chance to win yourself an all expense paid trip to “Seoulful” Korea, your very own powerful triple rear camera smartphone and many more exciting gifts that’s worth RM8,000.

Besides that, you will also have the opportunity to meet and watch live performances by local artists such as Ismail Izzani, Adrian Tan, Jeii Pong and Gaston Pong on the 27 and 28 October 2018 at Sunway Pyramid Ultra Wide Roadshow.

For every purchase of the Samsung Galaxy A7, you will receive a complimentary tumbler and a K-Beauty kit. Other than that, you will also stand a chance to win a BtoB album and Selfie Museum tickets.

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Win a trip to Seoul Korea when you purchase a Realme smartphone

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Christmas has just ended but that does not mean the promotions and offers are over. One of the best gifts anyone could give to a friend or family member would be in the form of a new smartphone, but as many may know, smartphones does not come cheap especially flagship phones that is commonly priced between RM3,000 to RM4,000 or in some cases, it could go up to RM5,000.

When choosing a smartphone, we want the best of the best, which includes the build quality, design, ease of use, features, performance, and value but again, in order to get the best, does not mean it comes cheap or affordable. But fret not, Realme understands that not everyone could afford expensive flagship smartphones and in the battle among competitors for the best smartphone, Realme retains its edge over the competition with its new range of smartphones which is affordable for consumers and it comes with improved cameras, storage and a processor that blows away its rivals.

Realme is a young smartphone brand that has been making waves since its launch in Malaysia in November, and now, they are organizing a Christmas contest package that allows you to stand a chance to win prizes worth RM10,000 when you purchase a Realme smartphone.

Ideal For Young

The flagship of the brand, the Realme 2 Pro, combines power and style in one affordable device, equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660AIE processor that features high performance and low power consumption, along with an Adreno 512 GPU with a built-in AI engine for a smooth and real-life AI experience. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1-based Color OS 5.2 AI system that comes with more fundamental features, optimised to facilitate daily use.

Realme 2 Pro 4GB RAM + 64GB storage : RM849

Realme 2 Pro 6GB RAM + 64GB storage : RM949

Realme 2 Pro 8GB RAM + 128GB storage : RM1,099

When Power Meets Style

The Realme 2 features a 6.2-inch display with HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. It has a wide notch at the top, and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset clocked at 1.8GHz coupled with Adreno 506 GPU for graphics. You can choose between 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. The Realme 2 also comes equipped with a dual-camera setup at the back with a combination of a 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel setup at the rear with the primary sensor having f/2.2 aperture and the secondary sensor capturing depth information. The Realme 2 also has an 8-megapixel shooter upfront with f/2.2 aperture and features support for 1080p video recording and a 4,230mAh battery.

Realme 2 3GB RAM + 32GB storage : RM599

Realme 2 4GB RAM + 64GB storage : RM699

An Entry Level Beast

The Realme C1 is a unique combination of power, performance, and youth-friendly pricing that has made it one of the most sought-after phones in the market. It is suitable for users who demand a good battery life and a large screen without breaking the bank.

Realme C1 2GB RAM + 16GB : RM449

When you’ve purchased any of these smartphones from Realme, stand a chance to win a trip to Seoul, Korea with Lotte World tickets. To enroll yourself in the running to win the tickets, simply purchase a Realme smartphone of your choice at the nearest store or you can purchase via online official store such as Shopee or Lazada. Then, scan the barcode or click into the link provided and fill in your details. Then, share this
page
 on your social media with the hashtag #AnyeongRealme, #SeoulRealme and #RealmeChristmas. Realme will choose a total of eleven winners and winners will be announced on the 3rd of January 2019.

For more information, please visit :
http://myrealme.my/win-a-trip-to-seoul-with-realme/

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Win a vivo X70 Pro during the #vivoX70PhotographyRedefined TikTok contest

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If you’re an adept TikTok-er (pardon this old man’s limited Zoomer vocab) and you’d like to put your skills to good use, join the #vivoX70PhotographyRedefined challenge!

There are prizes worth a total of RM15,000 to be won – and whoever gets first place will earn themselves a
vivo X70 Pro
 smartphone (worth RM3,299)!

Other prizes include a vivo
TWS 2 ANC
 earbuds, a TWS 2e earbuds, and vivo exclusive gifts for those who don’t make the top three.

To join, simply search the #vivoX70PhotographyRedefined filter and choose between two background modes; simple dance and pose when the filter ends. The full list of steps you must follow are as follows:

Step 1:
 Launch the TikTok App and go to the ‘Discover’ page

Step
2
:
 Search
#vivoX70PhotographyRedefined
, and decide the mode you would like to participate in (Gimbal or Night Mode), before recording your video

Step
3
:
 Publish your entry on TikTok with the hashtags
#vivoX70PhotographyRedefined #vivoX70 #vivoX70Pro #vivoMalaysia
,
#digibelia
 and tag
@vivo_malaysia
 and
@digitelco

Step
4
:
 Make sure your TikTok video is set to Public

Step
5
:
 Like and follow vivo’s official
Facebook

and
Instagram

pages. The winners will be announced on these platforms.

As part of a partnership with Digi, this contest gets each contestant get the Pakej Khas BELIA internet package by Digi. You’ll also get RM20 in vivo E-vouchers on top of that.

The contest ends this 30 October; visit vivo’s website
here

or
Facebook

page to learn more about the event.

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Win an Energy Mouse from Genius Malaysia by liking their Facebook Fan Page

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Genius, the company that manufactures your computer’s keyboard and mouse is making a comeback with the launch of their official Malaysia Facebook fan page. In conjunction with the launch, the company is also taking this opportunity to give away its Energy Mouse by asking you to like its page.

The Energy Mouse is an interesting mouse that houses a 2700mAh battery which is also able to act as a power bank and has a maximum sensitivity of 1200dpi, this 2-in-1 function mouse saves storage by eliminating the need of carrying a power bank in your bags.

Want to win one? Follow the steps below!

1) Like Genius Malaysia by clicking
here

2) Under the promotion picture, comment “I’m in”

3) Share the photo on your timeline and comment with the hashtag #GeniusMalaysia #Giveaway, remember to set the privacy to public!

4) The lucky winner will be chosen on April 28,2014

Please note that this contest is only available for residents of Malaysia ONLY! So Malaysian readers, what are you waiting for? It isn’t too hard to like a page right?


Win an iPhone 6S and other prizes from U Mobile when you catch selected Pokemon

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Pokemon Go is all the rage right now, so instead of just catching random Pokemon wherever you are, how about winning something to make it worth the effort? Well, U Mobile have 10 iPhone 6S and RM42,000 worth of postpaid and prepaid credits to give away, as well as some powerbanks to the winners of its “Power-Up for Pokemon Go” contest that will be running from 10 August – 23 August 2016.

This contest is an initiative by U Mobile to mark the arrival of this long-awaited game in Malaysia to emphasize its data offerings such as the free 3GB data from Power Prepaid, or with the 30GB of data from Hero Postpaid P98. To boost your Pokemon hunt, U Mobile will have lures set up at selected Pokestops during the 2 week duration of this contest. These locations will be announced via U Mobile’s social media.

In addition to these, U Mobile customers will receive some Uber discounts, so if you plan to head to Pokestops of Gyms faster, you can utilize there Uber discounts from 10 August to 10 September. As a U Mobile customer, should your phone always run out of battery, head on to Lazada from 10 August onwards to purchase some powerbanks at a special discounted price for a period of one month.

Want to know how to participate in this awesome “Power-Up for Pokemon Go” contest? Here’s the gist of it:

U Mobile will be uploading the selected Pokémon characters that customers have to capture for the day on its Facebook, Instagram and website during the two (2) week contest period.

All U Mobile customers need to do to get their hands on a prize is to hunt down and capture the virtual Pokémon. To participate, customers have to screen capture their catch, post the image on Instagram with a creative caption and include the
#pokeonz
 and
#Umobile
 hashtags. The creative caption should begin with
‘I want to Power-Up for Pokémon Go with U Mobile because …’.

U Mobile will select 35 daily winners based on the overall best caption. Winners will be announced via its Facebook, Instagram and website every
three (3) days
.

Five (5) daily winners will win a 4000Ah powerbank each

The other 30 daily winners will receive RM100 postpaid or prepaid credits

At the end of the two-week contest period, ten (10) grand prize winners will be picked from the pool of daily winners based on the overall top ten (10) best caption. The ten (10) grand prize winners will each receive an iPhone 6s. Winners will be announced via U Mobile’s Facebook, Instagram and Website.

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Win free Hong Kong flight tickets and the R17 Pro with OPPO Malaysia

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OPPO’s newest R17 Pro has been launched for almost two weeks, and the company has organised a launch event, a sales roadshow and even a night bus tour to showcase the smartphone. However, that is not the end as OPPO will be giving away Hong Kong flight tickets in a contest themed as Thousand Stories of the Night.

The theme is based on OPPO Malaysia’s belief that every city has its own story, especially when it’s night time hence they’re asking Malaysians to share their night stories with their best night photo for a chance to win the tickets. The campaign started from 2 December and will end at 17 December so those who are interested can already start sharing their night stories with OPPO.

The contest offers prizes to five winners, the 5th prize entitling the winner to 10 TGV movie tickets, the 4th prize offering two power banks, and the 3rd prize offering two Neo Smart-bands. The second prize will get the winner an OPPO R17 Pro whereas the first prize winner will get the OPPO R17 Pro and also a 5-night trip to Hong Kong for two persons.

To join the contest, just visit OPPO’s website and click on the “Write Your Night Story” button then sign in to your Facebook or Twitter account. Next, share your story with one of your night photo, making sure the characters does not exceed 150 words. Lastly, you will need to share your story on your own social media and include the hashtags #OPPOR17PRO #StoriesOfTheNight and ensure that your profile is set to public.

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Win gold jewellery and cash from vivo’s “Golden Surprise” campaign

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In conjunction with Chinese New Year, vivo is celebrating with the “Golden Surprise” campaign that will last from 19 January to 6 February.

This campaign lets participants stand a chance to win gold jewellery or cash by purchasing any vivo smartphones at vivo Concept Stores, authorised dealers, collaboration partners and online stores such as Lazada, Shopee, 11street, Lmall and vivo’s official e-store,
vivostore.com.my
.

Purchasers just have to buy any vivo smartphone from the any vivo stores, register their purchase and fill up a form to be eligible for the Lucky Draw in which the result is immediate so purchasers will not have to wait for long.

Currently, the vivo V11 and V11i are the popular choice of consumers, in which the V11 costs RM1,699 whereas the V11i costs RM1,099. The V11 is powered by Snapdragon 660 AIE with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage whereas the V11i comes with MediaTek Hello P60 processor and has 4GB RAM paired with 128GB storage.

In addition, vivo is also having CNY Mega Sales in Lazada from 16 January to 18 January with deals as low as RM399. Anyone who purchases the vivo smartphones will get vivo limited edition angpau for free.

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Stand a chance to win a new OPPO Reno5 and RM3,000 in a TikTok challenge

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OPPO’s latest TikTok challenge is tied to its new
OPPO Reno5 5G
 that features a number of AI camera features — there are up to RM11,000 worth of prizes to be won, including the Reno5 if you’re the first prize winner.

Join by uploading a TikTok duet video

@oppomyofficial
Let’s join the
##OPPOReno5

##PictureDanceTogether
 TikTok Challenge with @aydajebat @nabilmahir and stand to WIN exclusive prizes worth up to RM11,000!
♬ original sound – OPPO Malaysia

 Joining the challenge is easy; just make sure you duet with a friend or even a KOL and do the dance together. Once you’ve recorded the video, post it on TikTok and Instagram with two hashtags — #PictureDanceTogether and #OPPOReno5. Then, log on to the official #PictureDanceTogether website here and submit your challenge entries.

Prizes include an OPPO Reno5, OPPO Watch and Enco W11

If you’re the first 100 to submit your entry, you’ll also be entitled to a RM100 voucher for the Reno5 series. Also, you’ll need to make sure your account and video post is set to public and you’re using the official background music that was provided by the company.

Apart from the grand prize, OPPO is also giving out 10 units of Enco W11 as consolation prizes, an OPPO Watch plus a RM1,000 cash prize to the third prize winner, and an OPPO Watch with a RM1,500 cash prize to the second prize winner.

The contest will run from February 23 to March 16 and winner will be announced on March 23.

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