Is Touch ‘n Go really a scam? Debunking Twitter boycott trend

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“Boikot Touch ‘n Go!” seems to be the de facto consensus on Twitter currently – a trending topic of conversation, that’s spread across the local Twitter space like wildfire; all thanks to a single tweet.

Touchngo is a legit scam. Can’t reload using their app, can’t cash out your money if you don’t use it, you’ll be charged extra 10% if you use it for parking. What else?
https://t.co/FoeWWtC5k8

— Nana (@NHA_HusnAhmad)
September 2, 2019

The general points of contention here are monopoly, ambiguous surcharges, and compounding fees for reactivating dormant cards. There’s also a call for more government-led options to rival TnG.

As much as we like to see Malaysians band together in a common voice – we think the fight against Touch ‘n Go (TnG) here might be a misguided one – sorry guys. But before you grab your pitchforks, hear us out first. We spoke to a representative from TnG to dig out facts that are perhaps unbeknownst to the public. Maybe we can straighten things out?

Surcharges

“
Why have to pay 10% on top of 6% to park using TnG?! Top-up at petrol station also kena charge RM0.50!
” – I’m not making this up, this is an actual tweet.

Image credit: New Straits Times

Parking surcharge

Starting with the issue of parking surcharges – parking sites are run by third party vendors, they work with TnG on a contractual basis to implement cashless solutions.

The 10% surcharge imposed by some of these vendors actually go into funding the operations and maintenance of parking facilities – after signing with TnG, they essentially have double the concession machines that they have to look after until their contracts run out.

We’ve been told that TnG advocates for surcharge-free parking sites – and since October 2017, over 200 sites are part of the ‘no-surcharge’ list, a far cry from the 40 in 2017. TnG are in talks with more vendors to expand this list, so we can expect surcharge-free sites to be more widely available soon.

Credit reload surcharge

On to credit reloads, certain locations like MRT, petrol stations and convenience stores charge RM0.50 for every reload.

Again, these are third party vendors who’ve chosen to offer reload services – therefore, the extra RM0.50 you pay is a service charge paid to the vendor – TnG does not collect that fee.

Image credit: Rojak Daily

As a workaround, TnG is working on installing more self-service kiosks around places of convenience, so users can top up their cards without paying a service charge. TnG says that currently all key transit areas, rest stops and buildings have these kiosks. For a list of where you can find these machines, visit their site
here
.

Dormant cards and refunds

The next point of contention voiced over Twitter is about not being able to transfer credit balance from one card to another, and the fees required to re-activate a dormant card.

According to a piece by
The Star
, there are currently 20 million cards held by TnG – each logged into the company’s system. Like banks, TnG remove dormant accounts to ease up stress on the system so it doesn’t impact active users.

Image credit: The Mole

An account goes dormant after 12 consecutive months of inactivity – so reactivating it would require an additional charge, like at a bank. But if you’ve figured you’re not going to use a particular card, you can always get it deactivated and have your money refunded into your bank account.

TnG has told us that the refund process only takes seven days now – however this varies on a case to case basis. TnG has made aware to us that they’re working on reducing the processing time from five to three days, and eventually within 24 hours. You can request for refunds via their e-refund service
here
.

Convenience

Lastly, with the introduction of the Touch ‘n Go eWallet as well as services like RFID tags and PayDirect, TnG aims to create an ecosystem using all three offerings, and have it be available to use for parking, tolls and shopping – meaning no need to reload at kiosks, since it can be done within the e-wallet app.

So there you go, even if TnG is monopolizing the smart card industry, they aren’t the ones taking the extra 10% from your parking fare, or the additional RM0.50 when you reload – if anything, it seems like they’re working on completely eliminating these charges, but it takes time. Plus, they’re reducing processing periods for refunds and installing more self-service kiosks too.

But it’s up to you – the consumer – we’ve given you the facts and scenarios, so now you decide if TnG really is a scam.

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ISIS hackers threaten Facebook and Twitter

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It seems that Twitter and Facebook’s efforts to clamp doown on accounts promoting the actions of ISIS has been highly effective as hackers sympathetic to the terror group’s cause has threatened both Jack Dorsey and Mark Zuckerberg.

In a 25-minute propaganda video discovered by Vocativ’s deep web analysts on social-media site Telegram, an image was shown of Dorsey and Zuckerberg covered with bullet holes. This video, titles “Flames Of The Supporters”, ends with a direct threat to both CEOs.

Threats aren’t the only thing that ISIS is issuing. A group of ISIS hackers that call themselves “the sons of the Caliphate army” has also released a video claiming to show them hacking Facebook and Twitter accounts by changing profile pictures and posting ISIS materials and propaganda on the platform. While no one is able to confirm it, ISIS claims that it has hacked more than 10,000 Facebook accounts, more than 150 Facebook groups, and more than 5,000 accounts on Twitter, all of which were given to supporters.

ISIS lashing out at both Facebook and Twitter directly is a sign that the group’s recruitment efforts via social media is suffering significantly, so much so that
a study reveals that
 the terror group’s reach on Twitter has stalled.

Source:
Vocativ

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ISIS reach on Twitter has stalled

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It seems that Twitter is no longer a great place for ISIS to recruit fresh jihadis as Twitter has stepped up efforts to crackdown on the group’s proselytizers.

According to a study from George Washington University’s Program on Extremism, suspensions of English-speaking users affiliated with ISIS from June to October 2015 have limited the group’s growth and devastated the viral reach of specific users. An estimated total of 125,000 accounts have been suspended during that time period.

The study further shows that there are less than a thousand Englsh-language accounts that are sympathetic to ISIS”s cause and these accounts generally only interact with one another rather than actively seek out new recruits. Each account averaged 350 followers and has an average of five tweets per day when compared to the average of 14 tweets before the crackdown.

When compared to other social media sites, J.M. Berger – co-author of the report – says that Twitter is still less active than many of its rivals due to the relative youth of the service.

Sourcce :
Engadget
,
Reuters

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Isuzu has launched the gorgeous looking mu-X SUV in Malaysia

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Isuzu Malaysia has announced the arrival of the new 2017 Isuzu mu-X, a seven seat SUV that has been improved with major upgrades in the exterior, interior and safety aspects. The key upgrades include a new facade with blue spectrum ni-LED projector headlamps, 6 SRS airbags, soft touch interior, Hill Descent Control, 18-inch alloy wheels and a new Havana Brown colour.

The car is fitted with aggressive front fascia to show off its strong and powerful look based on the Bald Eagle, resulting in sharp and lustrous front. Both the 4×4 and 4×2 mu-X looks are completed with the 18-inch alloy wheels for a prestigious look. The bi-LED projector headlights in a blue light spectrum is a feature that improves drive vision at night and reduces driver fatigue due to the blue spectrum range. The headlamps also have an auto-leveling feature to keep the light projection in the optimum direction as weight is added to the car.

On the interior, a majestic feel is given to the users thanks to the soft surfaces and wood pattern panel at the door trim and front dashboard. Another notable feature is the centre graphic and new design electro-luminescent meter panel with Multi-Information Display is installed. On the entertainment side, the car will come with 8 speakers surrounding the car, delivering clear audio for all occupants and the 4×4 variant will come with 8-inch DVD touchscreen and comes with a fold down monitor for the back passengers. The 4×2 variant will have a 7-inch DVD touchscreen.

For safety, the car will come with Anti-lock Brake System, Traction Control System, Electronic Stability Control Electronic Break-force distribution, Break Assist, and Hill Start Assist.

The Isuzu mu-X will come in four attractive colours, Havana Brown Mica, Silky White Pearl, Titanium Sliver Metallic and Cosmic Black Mica and will be priced at RM179,000 and RM172,640 for the 4×4 and 4×2 variant respectively. For more information on Isuzu’s range of vehicles, call 1-300-88-1133 or visit Isuzu’s official website
here
.

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IT Departments to Possess Business Skills and Consulting Expertise

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People like us who loves tech always tend to look for jobs that are IT related, but come to think of today, the IT job market is flooded with everyone having the same technical proficiency and employers seem to think they can hire people without paying much, therefore causing employees to leave their employers due to lack of job satisfaction and appreciation.

According to a research from Avanade, a global business technology solutions and managed services provider, IT is now playing roles of business advisors by providing the best practices and consulting expertise to both internal stakeholders and external partners. This model is known as the “services broker” model, which IT staff will consult with departments across the business to better understand their technology needs and objectives, source internal or external IT services to partners to meet these demands.

In this
case
, IT staffs are no longer people that only do coding, hardware maintenance and end user support. Employers want IT departments to bring business forward, by understanding what various parties require in terms of business requirements and play a role in developing more efficient business processes to take the company’s growth to the next level. Hence, IT staffs that land themselves into such a job role will possess both technical and business skills, making their position important and crucial to the company’s success.

More than one-third (38 per cent) of companies’ IT departments act primarily as services broker today. Avanade’s research shows that among Malaysian companies whose IT departments are structured this way, 80 per cent report they will expand the role of IT services broker in the next 12 months. Additionally, 86 per cent of Malaysian companies report their IT department is contributing more to accomplishing business objectives than they did three years ago.

The key findings are helpful to businesses in understanding and determining the roles of their IT department. However, this ultimately depends on the person hired to manage and guide the department. Imagine if IT staffs really possess both technical and business consulting skills, that will really improve the way a company operates its business, and this can easily trigger the blue ocean strategy to make such companies
stand
 out in the competition.

We did find out more from Avanade and according to them, the top four services being offered in IT departments are services and system integration, compliance, application development and business consulting. With staffs possessing abilities and proficiency in these services, its no wonder that C-Level executives see IT departments playing important roles in growing the business, because these four key areas are formulas to a company’s success and growth in the future.

IT folks, what say you about this research? Are any of you working for companies like this? Does your boss really appreciate your hard work and have you or your department brought the company to new heights? Tell us in the comments.

Source: Avanade PR


It is all about the 13MP Camera: ASUS ZenFone Selfie

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Previously
HTC Desire
 Eye is the first selfie phone that is available on the market and ASUS figure out it’s their opportunity to introduce their very own selfies phone – ZenFone Selfie. The phone is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor and HAS a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display with 403ppi pixel density on it. The rest of this phone will look almost identical to the
ZenFone2
 with 1080p LCD, the same backside volume rocker and the same curved body for a comfortable grip.

Selfie. This phone is all about taking selfies because ASUS slap in a 13MP camera with a dual-led realtone flash on the rear and front. However, its laser auto-focus will be only available at the rear only, but no worries if you are taking selfie in the dark or your face will turn dark during the sun is behind you with these new features on the camera: HDR Selfies and Low-Light Selfie, ASUS hope you will not miss any opportunity to record down your memories.

The ASUS ZenFone Selfie will come with 3 additional colors besides the original: Pink, Aqua Blue, and Pearl White, besides that you are also able to use ZenFone Selfie MyView to snap your selfie and view your beauty too.

The price will be announced later, stay tuned for more information for the phone and more Computex 2015 coverage over
here
!


Italy fines Apple RM49 million for misleading iPhone claims

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Apple has been fined for $12 million (RM49 million) for misleading information regarding its iPhones’ water resistance rating.

Your iPhone isn’t as water-resistant as it seems

Apple has advertised several iPhones with water-resistance, but failed to mention that there are specific circumstances — the claims are only true during “specific and controlled laboratory tests with the use of static and pure water”. The iPhones involved includes the iPhone 8 lineup, the iPhone XR, the iPhone XS lineup and the
iPhone 11
 lineup.

Apple also deny warranty for iPhones with water damage

Italy’s antitrust authority, L’Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (
AGCM
), also criticised Apple for refusing to offer warranty for iPhones that suffer water damage, despite its marketing claims on water resistance.

Apple will have to pay $12 million and publish a notice on its Italian website to clarify the misleading information.


It’s not the iPhone SE 2 or iPhone 9; it’s the 2020 iPhone SE and it might be available tomorrow

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We all knew Apple is going to release the successor to the iPhone SE, but one question remained — is it the iPhone SE 2 or the iPhone 9? Turns out, it’s neither of them; Apple is sticking to the name iPhone SE, but will refer to it as the 2020 version.

9to5Mac also reported that the iPhone could be released tomorrow and customers will be able to place their orders soon. The 2020 iPhone SE will be available in three colours — White, Black and PRODUCT (Red) — and three storage configurations — 64GB, 128GB and 256GB.

Apple has also confirmed the new name; on its website under Accessories, the company has a Belkin screen protector that works with the iPhone 7, iPhone 8 and the iPhone SE. Since the company is revealing accessories for the phone on its site, we are more convinced than ever that it’ll be available within these few days — if not tomorrow.

As revealed previously, the new iPhone SE is rumored to feature the same design with the iPhone 8 and come with a single rear camera. It’ll come with a home button that supports Touch ID but the 3D Touch feature will be gone, meaning that it might have better battery life.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also predicted the new phone to start at $399, which is around RM1,750.

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It’s official, Microsoft Lumia 535 is the first smartphone from Microsoft

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It still feels really weird that the Lumia branding doesn’t have a Nokia name in front of it, but we’ll get used to it very soon, Microsoft has introduced the Lumia 535, clearly an entry level smartphone for the budget conscious consumers. At $140 (approx. RM435), Microsoft gives you 5-inch 960 x 540 resolution display, 1.2GHz Snapdragon 200 Quad-Core processor, 1GB RAM and dual 5 Megapixel cameras.

Given such hardware features, the Lumia 535 will sit between the Lumia 530 and Lumia 630, while it has a better display than the duo however it lacks LTE connectivity. The Lumia 535 will come with Nokia’s usual interchangeable back covers which consumers will be able to purchase as an accessory. The Lumia 535 comes with 8GB of internal storage expandable up to 128GB while Microsoft is giving away 15GB of OneDrive storage, the phone will also come preloaded with Windows 8.1 and the Lumia Denim update.

Expect the phone to arrive locally soon as Microsoft has targeted Asian markets to sell the phone.


It’s official, the vivo X70 is confirmed to come with ZEISS lenses and Origin OS

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If you loved the vivo X60 series that
launched

earlier this year, you’ll be glad to know that its successor, the vivo X70, is confirmed by the brand to arrive very soon.

On top of that, vivo Malaysia has also unveiled some of its key features ahead of its launch – the big attraction is, of course, the set of ZEISS cameras that made the
 X60
 so popular. The difference this time is that the lenses now sport the ZEISS T coating, which work to minimize lens flare, stray light, and ghosting effects.

T
here’s still a gimbal system under the hood – this time vivo calls it an ‘ultra-sensing’ system, which apparently allows you take stable, sharp, and bright pictures and videos even in low-light situations.

Also a noteworthy inclusion is Origin OS, which is finally coming to Malaysia; we’ve
previously spoke
 about its features, which include a home screen that is made up entirely of widgets, addition of kinetic wallpape
rs that react to your real-life actions, faster boot app boot times, and more.

In terms of design, the phone doesn’t look all that different from the X60, but this is just based on the images we see on their website. It will likely look very different in the flesh, and we’re excited to get our hands on the phone.

You can learn more about the vivo X70 here on the brand’s
website
, or stay tuned on their
Facebook

page for further updates.

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It’s official, we will be seeing the Samsung Galaxy S22 series on February 9

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These past few months have been series and series of leaks surrounding the
Galaxy S22 series
 and
Samsung

has finally come out themselves to personally confirm the date of its launching.

The long-awaited series will officially be showcased at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event that’s scheduled on 9 February at 11pm MYT. Other than that, we’ll probably be seeing the upcoming
Galaxy Tab S8 series
 as well.

Of course, the company never mentioned the words “Galaxy S22,” but the trailers posted on Youtube and Twitter pretty much gives it away.

Join us as we break the rules to set the epic standard at
#SamsungUnpacked
, February 9, 2022.

Register at
https://t.co/DIakqCsiiZ

pic.twitter.com/EBALmwQv0b

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile)
January 25, 2022

Samsung Malaysia is also giving you a chance to receive a RM200 e-voucher that you can use to pre-order the Next Galaxy devices. Just head onto their
website
, fill in your particulars, answer a few questions, and you’re done.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series

Image Credit: Yogesh Brar via
Twitter

As a recap, this series consists of three variants — S22 Ultra, S22+, and vanilla S22 (sequence based on the picture above).

The S22 Ultra adopts a boxy design and is
rumoured

to feature a
6.8-inch
 display that pushes a
120Hz refresh rate
. It’ll run on either the
Exynos 2200
 or
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
 SoC, paired with
8/12GB of RAM
 and
128/256GB of internal storage
. For cameras, it houses
108MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MP

rear
 cameras and a
40MP selfie
 camera. It’s price converted from EUR to MYR starts from RM5,900.

Image Credit: 91mobiles

On the other hand, the S22+ will feature a
6.55-inch
 display with its vanilla variant rocking a slightly smaller
6.06-inch
 display. Moreover, both will be equipped with a
50MP + 12MP + 10MP
 triple-rear camera setup and a
10MP selfie
 camera. The other differences could be in their SoCs as well as the S22+’s
4,500mAh
 battery and S22’s 3
,800mAh
 battery.
Prices

for the S22+ could start from RM4,900 and RM4,000 for the vanilla variant.

If you’re interested in pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, you can register via Samsung Malaysia’s website
here
. Additionally, if you want to catch the livestream yourself, remember to check out Samsung’s
Youtube
 on 9 February at 11pm.

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Its time for Android phones to copy the iPhone SE

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Its easy for any Android users to say Apple’s new iPhone SE is downright underwhelming, especially with a starting price of RM1999, you are still getting a small 4.7-inch display and a dated design, whereas Android phones offer larger displays, more camera lenses on the back, larger batteries and sleeker designs for a much lower price tag.

However, what most people tend to overlook is the value Apple offers on the iPhone SE, apart from that iconic branding on the back, the iPhone SE is way more powerful and capable than any Android phones of the same price range with the A13 Bionic processor, it has IP67 water resistance and wireless charging that only exists in more expensive Android phones, and I’m also confident to say that it is the only smartphone that will continue to receive excellent OS updates for the next half decade.

You are probably sick of the iPhone vs Android debate, but I’m not suggesting that anyone should just buy an iPhone SE instead of an Android phone, the new iPhone SE’s selling points alone will serve brands such as Xiaomi, OPPO and OnePlus a good role model as they work their way up to offer premium phone models, and challenging companies like Samsung to produce long lasting budget flagships.

The first iPhone SE has in fact paved the way for budget flagships way back in 2016, when almost every brand is competing the high end specs for low price war, I believe Apple put a huge bet on the iPhone SE when phones are getting larger screens at that time, it even went on to include the iPhone 6s’ A9 processor, the same 12MP main camera and sold with a starting price of RM1949, it became a runaway success due to its excellent battery life, performance and a form factor that everyone could use single handedly.

Hence, this resulted in entry-level or premium mid-tier flagships we are seeing in Android phones such as last year’s Galaxy S10e, which has the S10 Plus’ hardware, a smaller display, one less camera lens with a much lower price tag.

The thing is, not every smartphone user requires a new design and most flashy features to be considered a good smartphone, given the fact that smartphone designs and usage haven’t exactly evolved much for the past few years, Apple nailed it with the iPhone SE with modern internals and software, while keeping the same experience that users are already familiar with a low price tag, so that more customers can access the company’s ecosystem of apps and services that no other Android phone brands can match.

Ultimately, the iPhone SE is a statement that everyone can own finally own an iPhone with modern internals that will last for the next few years, along with some of the features onboard and free 1-year subscription to Apple TV+, it no longer feels like an expensive outdated smartphone, its time for Android phone makers to start copying the iPhone SE’s winning formula.

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It’s time for mid-range phones to shine in 2023

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As the New Year is upon us, I look back at the number of smartphones we have come across and reviewed.

As usual, we see better flagship phones like the Galaxy S22 Ultra which finally included the S-Pen, the iPhone 14 Pro surprised us with a new Dynamic Island notch and has a new 48MP camera system, OPPO and vivo continue to innovate in the camera space with their respective imaging NPUs, foldable phones are better but still not disruptive.

Overall, we already know what to expect with flagship smartphones in general, they get more powerful and have better cameras, it is almost the same formula that these companies, even Apple, have used year after year, and these flagship phones have gotten more expensive as well.

Which is why it’s time for mid-range phones to shine in 2023.

Don’t get me wrong, I am still intrigued to see how tech companies can push the boundaries of their existing flagships to be better devices, but having come across so many interesting mid-range phones this year have made me believe that such phones will eventually outdo their flagship siblings, as they are sometimes even better devices to use in real life.

Take Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 11 series for instance, they feature beautiful 120Hz AMOLED displays, large batteries and crazy fast charging speeds, which are features you’d usually have to pay two times of a regular mid-range phone back then.

Also, Samsung has gotten more aggressive with the Galaxy A series by offering IP67 water resistance and OIS cameras on its higher range 5G models, while selling them at half the price of the Galaxy S22.

It’s bizarre to see how far mid-range phones have come to match flagships in terms of features, not to mention that some mid-range phone processors have gotten so capable that they could match older flagship processors, and they consume less power that makes you wonder why expensive flagship phones couldn’t do it.

Furthermore, we can’t deny that inflation has affected most consumers this year and no doubt reduced the demand for an expensive flagship phone.

Ultimately, flagship smartphones have hit a bottleneck in terms of hardware innovation, which is the reason I look forward to what tech companies can do to mid-range phones, as we can look forward to more flagship-like features being implemented on them without paying for a premium.

2022 has certainly been another interesting year for smartphones, till then, it’s time for the holidays and a good break from smartphone announcements for now. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

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It’s time to get artsy selfies with Google’s new AI project — PoemPortrait

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Google is out with another creative project called PoemPortraits, and it’s a web app made by Es Devlin and Ross Goodwin in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture.

With an algorithm trained with more than 20 million words in the 19th century, the project is capable of generating a unique PoemPortrait for each user, and The Verge described it as “an Instagram filter paired with a few lines of AI-generated poetry.”

To try it out, you’ll have to let the app access your device’s camera to take a selfie. You’ll also need to input a word beforehand, and your “poem” will be generated based on that word. The web app also allows you to skip the selfie-taking part, so you’ll only get texts instead of a combination of texts and your picture.

After that, you can choose to save your portrait, redo, or even check out the collective poem.
Check it out
 and you might just find yourself uploading your next Instagram post.

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iTworld offers the best iPhone 14 preorder deal in Malaysia

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Want to own the iPhone 14 without feeling the pinch in your pockets?

There’s no need to ‘sell your kidney’ when you preorder iPhone 14 with iTworld, because not only you get to earn rebates on your purchase, but also enjoy worry-free 0% installment at iTworld retail stores, not to mention some exclusive deals that will further save you more cash, here’s all you need to know.

Complimentary 1 Year Extended Warranty

Regardless of any iPhone 14 models you purchase from iTworld, your iPhone 14 gets an additional year of warranty at no additional cost, which gives you a total peace of mind during the ownership and is perfect for those who are always feeling unlucky after a year, not to mention expensive repair costs after the standard 1-year warranty period.

Same Day Delivery and Pickup on First Sales Day

Can’t wait to receive your iPhone 14? iTworld offers same day delivery for customers residing in Ipoh, Klang Valley, Penang and Kelantan on the 23
rd
 September 2022, which is the day that iPhone 14 goes on sale in Malaysia, customers can also opt to pickup in-store at SNS Network Ipoh HQ, 13 iTworld and 14 GLOO Outlets nationwide.

Do note that same day delivery will only be available for orders made before 21
st
 September 2022, 12PM, while pickup in-store orders will only be available for orders made before 22
nd
 September 2022, 12PM.

If you are residing in Ipoh, there is an exclusive midnight pickup event happening on 23rd September 2022 12:01AM-1:30AM at SNS Network Ipoh HQ, which is only applicable for preorders of iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Flexible monthly installment options

iTworld makes owning any iPhone 14 models really easy with 0% installment plans for most major Malaysian bank credit cards for up to 36 months, and if you are a Standard Chartered Bank credit card holder, you can stretch your monthly installments to as long as 48 months at iTworld retail outlets – at no additional cost.

For those preferring to do installment with debit cards, BNPL services Atome and PAYLATER Malaysia offers up to 12 months and 4 months respectively of interest-free installments, which you will also receive an extended credit limit on these services while receiving a RM100 PWP voucher for your next purchase.

Subject to approval, AEON Credit customers will also be able to enjoy up to 36-months installment with applicable interest when they purchase iPhone 14 at GLOO @ AEON outlets.

Great trade-in value for all iPhone 13 and 13 Pro models

Still have your iPhone 13 or 13 Pro around in good working condition? Great!

iTworld takes in your iPhone 13 and 13 Pro at high resell value as you can get up to 50% of their original value.

At this time of publication, you can get up to RM2200 when you trade in a 256GB iPhone 13 and up to RM3800 when you trade in a 1TB iPhone 13 Pro Max, that’s seriously good value retention and helps save cash when upgrading to iPhone 14.

In addition, you will receive an additional RM200 rebate on top of the trade-in value for selected iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.

For other phone models, refer to this list
here
.

Apple Original Accessories at Discounted Prices

Need new accessories to go with your iPhone 14? Grab the 20W Apple USB-C Charger at only RM79 (U/P: RM99) and 1st Gen AirPods Pro at RM849 (U/P: RM1099) along with your purchase, there are also other great PWP accessories deal that you may check out over
here.

3 Months PIXLR Premium Access

iPhone 14 has an awesome new camera system and to make that shot look even better, iTworld is giving away a 3-month premium access to PIXLR for every iPhone 14 models purchased, PIXLR is a cloud-based photo editing and sharing tool trusted by professional photographers, the premium plan offers easy-to-use tools, templates, elements and fonts to design your photos.

How to preorder iPhone 14 from iTworld?

Interested customers can head over to iTworld’s iPhone 14 preorder microsite
here
 to preorder the iPhone 14.

For same-day delivery and standard delivery, a full payment will be required to confirm your order, while a RM200 deposit is only required for in-store pickup after September 23rd, final payment shall then be processed when you pickup your order at your preferred iTworld retail outlet.

On top of that, customers who have gotten their RM100 e-cash voucher during the GLOO Rewards voucher giveaway may use it for purchasing iPhone 14 accessories.

For more information on iTworld’s iPhone 14 pre-order campaign, refer to the links below:

iTworld iPhone 14 pre-order:
https://www.itworld.com.my/Pre-Order-iPhone-14

Trade in T&C –
https://www.itworld.com.my/trade-in-program

0% instalment details –
https://www.itworld.com.my/Easy-Payment-Plan

BNPL details –
https://www.itworld.com.my/debit-card-instalment

ITworld, GLOO & SNS Office locations:
https://www.sns.com.my/our-locations/

iTworld website –
https://www.itworld.com.my/

iTworld Shopee –
https://shopee.com.my/itworld.store

iTworld Lazada
https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/itworld/

iTworld Facebook –
https://www.facebook.com/iTworld.com.my

GLOO website –
https://www.gloo.com.my/

GLOO Facebook –
https://www.facebook.com/gloo.com.my

Join GLOO Rewards member –
https://www.gloo.com.my/rewards/

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I’ve signed up for iFlix and paid RM96/year for it with three reasons

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Watching video content is such a challenge in Malaysia, our local satellite TV service sucked with expensive monthly charges and literally the entire content market is being monopolized by one identity that we all know. Everyone is looking for a solution to end this, and here comes cheap Chinese TV boxes that you won’t feel like watching them after a while, then OTT boxes that has updated content everyday which you will eventually get sick of loading them all the time, worse if the content provider dies half way.

Here comes iFlix, a on demand video streaming service that costs as cheap as RM8/month, I’ve completed my trial and when it asks me to pay to continue, I paid and never looked back, this is the service that I will truly continue to pay just to support them going on, and here are my five reasons for doing so.

RM8/month is affordable for quality content

I’m literally sick of downloading movies through torrent sites and to catch that TV program that I wasn’t able to as I’m always busy at work. There are local online streaming services such as HyppTV and
Tonton.com
, but the content they are serving costs more than what I’m paying to iFlix and the number of movies that I’m able to watch is really amazing, it even has all of my favorite classic cartoons and old movies which I can watch them when I’m feeling a little nostalgic after a busy day of work. And for that kind of enjoyment, RM8/month is a very low price to pay and its even cheaper than a music streaming service here, and I pay to support it.

Supporting the service

It’s not easy to start a video content provider service here, and I salute what iFlix has done to make this happen, while iFlix doesn’t have the latest movies or series to view, the company is fairly young at this stage and will definitely work hard on bringing over more recent content, content services can only get better when there is proper support, just like how Spotify got started here in Malaysia, there were so little Asian albums that we can listen on the service but look at now, almost everyone I know uses Spotify and they love the service, and I’m positive iFlix will be there some day with the needed support.

Reduce illegal downloads

Artists and actors worked extremely hard to produce great movies for our enjoyment, instead of downloading them or streaming them illegally (which I still do these days), its time for us as content creators as well to support such service running at a tip top condition, and hope that these services do pay production companies well to get them create better content. Simply put, there’s no free lunch in this world, you want to watch the latest movie, you pay for the movie ticket and paying for a service such as iFlix, it costs a pair of them in a month.

A great service that still need improvements

At the end of the day, iFlix still has a lot of work to do, granted there’s no HD video streaming yet, neither there is proper Chromecast or AirPlay support for the service just yet, but if we actually pay to continue to support the existence of the service, just like how you guys loved our videos on YouTube and subscribed to our channel for more upcoming videos, I definitely recommend iFlix to anyone who is still hesitating to sign up.


The Ivy Rec is Canon’s upcoming tiny, clippable camera that is being crowdfunded on Indiegogo

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Canon is no doubt one of the famous brands for cameras, and now the company has approached Indiegogo to crowdfund the Ivy Rec — a tiny, clippable camera that can be hung around anywhere like keychains.

According to the Indiegogo’s site, the Canon Ivy Rec is a portable camera that is great for outdoors and can both capture photos and record videos. The clip functions as a viewfinder, where the CanonMini Cam App will show a live preview on the user’s phone.

Image credit: Indiegogo

The Ivy Rec is also said to be waterproof up to 30 minutes under 1m, shockproof and light. It features a 13MP 1/3-inch CMOS sensor and is capable of recording a 1080p video up to 60fps.

As of now, the Canon Ivy Rec hasn’t fully been revealed yet but it is written on Indiegogo that early birds who pledge for the camera will get up to 30% off. They can also
subscribe
 to the campaign to get Canon promotions and news.

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iWonder documentary streaming service is now available in Malaysia for RM20, streaming titles like The Kleptocrats

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Getting tired of Netflix? Us neither, but if you’d like something different, you’d be glad to know that iWonder, a documentary streaming service, is now available in Malaysia!

Great for those who want to pivot away from movies and TV shows, iWonder offers over 1,000 titles to watch, including ‘The Kleptocrats’, which documents the investigation into the 1MDB scandal.

The iWonder subscription is priced at RM20 per month or RM200 per year, with a one-month free trial. Visit their website to sign up.

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Jaben to hold a demo clearance sale at its Nu Sentral outlet on the 23rd to 25th of September

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Good news audiophiles, prolific audio store Jaben will be holding a demo clearance sale next weekend at its Nu Sentral outlet!

From the 23rd until the 25th of September, Jaben will be giving its demo units a deep discount, with some of the products receiving up to a 70% discount.
Some of the headphones/earphones that will be going on sale includes the Sennheiser HD800 headphones, and the Ultimate Ears Pro Remastered custom in-ear monitors.

The sale isn’t just limited to headphones and earphones of course, as some digital audio players, DACs and amplifiers may be going on sale as well. One such digital audio player that may just receive a deep discount includes the Fiio X3.

During the sales, Jaben will also have a special offer for Beyerdynamic’s DTX 41 IE in black which will be sold at RM69. This offer is limited to 30 units per day.

If you’re in the market for some new audio equipment, Jaben’s demo clearance sale is a good place to pick up some high quality headphones for a bargain price. Just remember that the sale is held solely at Jaben’s Nu Sentral KL outlet only.

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Jabra adds new members to its Elite line-up of wireless headphones

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Jabra has just introduced new members to its Elite family of products, a family that offers a great sound which is best used for voice and music experience. Never again will users have to sacrifice great music for call quality and vice versa.

Elite 45e

The Elite 45e is designed to offer the best voice and music experience for users that want the best of both worlds and comes with a comfortable fit earbuds. It has a soft neckband offering a lightweight form factor and box microphone that delivers clear voice calls on any wireless headphones.

Elite 65e

The Elite 65e comes with two levels of noise cancellation including the company’s own Active Noise Cancellation solution via 2 microphones in each earbud. It also delivers great call quality thanks to the three-microphones that creates a noise-blocking zone.

Elite Active 65t

The Elite Active 65t is made for those of you that want a freedom from wires. It also comes with features from the Elite 65t but wants to use it for sports or training. The earbuds come with an enhanced grip through a special coating, integrated accelerometer for tracking and IP56 sweat, water and dust certification. Battery life is five hours with additional two charges in the cradle.

For those of you that want to get your hands on the new Elite products from Jabra can start pre-ordering them on Lazada, 11street or Shopee and stand a chance to win a limited RM1099 Ray-Ban sunglasses, original Germany national World Cup jersey worth RM289 and more.

The Elite 25e will cost RM309, Elite 45e RM399, Elite 65t RM749, Elite Active 65t RM849 and finally, the Elite 65e will set you back RM949. All these products support the Jabra Sound+ app which allows you to personalise the sound to your liking.

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Jabra Elite 65e Review: Solid Build But An Underwhelming Audio Quality

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Jabra has been known for creating Bluetooth earpieces that have good sound quality as well as the durability to last a long time. It’s no surprise that the next best move is to go into the pure audio listening experience and cater for the fitness group that mostly use music as a motivation for their work out. They went ahead and released a range of products that caters not only to the business group but music lovers as well as fitness freaks, but today we are going to take a look at the Jabra Elite 65e wireless earphones which comes with Adaptive Noise Cancellation.

On first look, you immediately know that the entire device is made to be tossed around, the entire earphone is covered with a rubber-like material which is good to repel sweat regardless if you are working out or commuting around the city in the blistering hot weather.

However, I am not sure if the device I received is missing some parts, or Jabra has overlooked one critical design flaw, the charging port which is located on the neckband is exposed. It was never a problem for me, but I am slightly concerned if dust or sweat gets in, it might compromise the earphones. We are just going to trust Jabra’s craftsmanship and say that this should be fine.

Moving along the band on the right, you will find buttons on both sides which can be used to control your music like increasing the volume as well as skipping forward or going back, and the middle button which can be used to pause the music or call up your respective voice assistant. On the left side, is the Adaptive Noise Cancellation button which can be activated by long pressing for three seconds and the last button is the mute call button. Overall, it does give all the buttons required on a Bluetooth earphone and the buttons are easy to press and are protected by the same rubber-like material.

The earpiece comes with medium-sized ear tips which are fine for my ears, but Jabra has provided a small and large tip as well. They also took the extra step by including different sizes of wing tips which will fit the different ear sizes, huge thumbs up for this.

 Generally, the earphone is comfortable to wear, occasionally the wing tips do jab into my ears, but others found no issue with it, so I simply removed it and used it without the wing tips.

Now when it comes to sound that is where I have a slight issue with this earphone. To understand my issue, you must understand the type of sound profile I like. I like my lows and highs to be prominent, one should not be higher than the other and the mids fills in the gaps that the sound produces. I don’t find that the 65e can offer that to me, the highs and lows are flat, although the mid does have some body to it but it is hard for me to get pumped up with this earphone.

However, making voice calls with these earphones is simply put, marvellous. The audio call quality is superb, and it really was a pleasure making calls as the person on the other end can be heard with great clarity and they seem to have no issues hearing me even when I was keeping my voice down. It also shines when listening to a podcast, as the same vocal clarity can be felt. Jabra has released an app that goes with the 65e and it allows you to fine-tune the audio levels according to your liking but I still found that it comes close, but does not achieve the audio profile that I like.

As I mentioned before, the Jabra Elite 65e comes with Adaptive Noise Cancellation which does not work as well as a ANC headphone. It does remove some of the ambient noise but if you were to use ANC on the LRT, you will still be able to hear the screeching of the train tracks, as well as the announcement over the PA system. Something that will be filtered out if you were to use a decent noise cancelling headphones. I believe that it is tough to implement ANC on earphones as there is not a lot of room to place mics around to cancel out the sound.

Lastly, is the battery life which is very decent, it can easily give me up to two days of use without ANC on and when turned on, it would last roughly one to one and a half day of use. If you do run out of battery, it will take about 2 hours to give you a full charge based on my experience.

The Good

Good build quality

Excellent vocal clarity

Battery life

The Bad

Audio quality

weak ANC

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Jabra reveals new Elite wireless earbuds lineup: Elite 7 Pro, Elite 7 Active, Elite 3 and Elite 2

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Popular for its premium wireless earbuds, Jabra has introduced its new Elite true wireless earbuds lineup featuring four products. These wireless earbuds are the Elite 7 Pro, Elite 7 Active, Elite 3 and Elite 2.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro

Starting with the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, Jabra introduced a new key technology known as the Jabra MultiSensor Voice. This technology combines three main components — a bone conductor design, upgraded built-in microphones and Jabra algorithm. It comes with an IP57 rating.

The algorithm analyses the surrounding noise that is picked up by the microphones and activates the bone conduction sensor when wind noise is detected. The sensor will then transmit voice via jawbone vibrations so that the user’s voice will remain clear.

Similar to the Jabra Elite 85t that was launched months ago, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro will also come with Active Noise Cancellation; however, this ANC mode is adjustable so users can control the amount of surrounding noise they want to reduce. It’s using a 6mm driver, just like the rest of the new products in the lineup.

Jabra also announced that these earbuds will support multi-connectivity, and can be used individually — this is something its older earbuds were unable to achieve. The battery life is slightly improved too; users can enjoy up to 9 hours of playback with ANC on, and up to 35 hours when used with the case.

Jabra Elite 7 Active

Jabra’s next product is targeted at those with an active lifestyle, hence the Elite 7 Active focuses on durability and secure fit. While the Elite 7 Pro is 16% smaller than the Jabra Elite 75t, the Elite 7 Active takes it up a notch by reducing its size to become 65% smaller than the Elite 75t.

In addition to that, Jabra implemented its ShakeGrip technology that uses liquid silicone rubber for more friction in the ear canal and a wing-free design. The latter is to ensure that the earbuds look discreet without sacrificing comfort. Jabra also designed these earbuds after going through 62,000 ear scans to find the optimal fit that will fit snugly in the user’s ears.

The Elite 7 Active also sports the same battery life as the Elite 7 Pro and has the same adjustable ANC. Although it doesn’t have a bone conduction sensor, it makes up for that by using a microphone mesh that removes wind during calls. It’s almost on par with the Elite 7 Pro, featuring an IP57 rating and supporting mono mode (using one earbud on its own).

Jabra Elite 3 and Elite 2

These are two wireless earbuds that are more affordable compared to the Elite 7 models. The Elite 3 and Elite 2 both feature 6mm drivers and support Qualcomm aptX HD audio. However, the Elite 3 has a longer battery life (7 hours on a single charge, 28 hours with the charging case) as compared to the Elite 2 (7 hours on a single charge, 21 hours with the charging case). The Elite 3 is also equipped with four microphones while the Elite 2 only has two.

Nevertheless, these earbuds feature an IP55 rating and still come with built-in Alexa, one-touch Spotify playback (only for Android users) and Google Fast Pair.

Elite true wireless lineup – price and availability

The Elite 3 and 2 will be available this month itself on Jabra’s official e-store on
Lazada
 and
Shopee
, but no specific dates have been revealed. The Elite 3 Is available in Navy, Grey, Lilac and Light Beige while the Elite 2 is only available in the first two colour variants. You can purchase the Elite 3 at RM389 and the Elite 2 at RM299.

As for the premium Elite 7 Pro and Elite 7 Active, Jabra only confirmed that they will be arriving in the fourth quarter of 2021. There are no availability dates, but the Elite 7 Pro is priced at RM999 and the Elite 7 Active is priced at RM899.

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Jabra Elite 75T series gets OTA update for Active Noise Cancellation

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Jabra has finally introduced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to its Jabra Elite 75t and Elite Active 75t via an OTA update.

ANC via OTA update

Both the Elite 75t and Elite Active 75t did not come with ANC previously, but Jabra made it possible recently through its firmware update that can be found in the Sound+ app. This is the first time a company has delivered ANC feature through an update on existing devices and Jabra credits it to its engineering on Qualcomm technology.

Jabra Elite 75t lasts up to 24 hour with ANC

We’ve reviewed the
Elite 75t
 previously, but to recap, it has an IP57 rating and up to 28 hours of battery life with its charging case. With ANC, the earbuds can last up to 5.5 hours on a single charge and up to 24 hours with its case.

Jabra Elite 75t series equipped with ANC from October 2020

Both the Elite 75t and Active 75t will come with ANC-enabled for those who purchase them from October 2020 and buyers will also get two years worth of warranty. The 75t starts at RM949 whereas the Elite Active 75t starts at RM999. They can be purchased at ALL IT Hypermarket, Harvey Norman, selected Jabra Malaysia retailers and on its online store on Lazada and Shopee.

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Jabra’s Elite 75t earbuds could rival the AirPods Pro with a more affordable price tag

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Jabra makes their mark in 2020 with the introduction of the Jabra Elite 75t earbuds. They succeed the Jabra Elite 65t, which was a heftier device.

Size and fit is what Jabra focuses on this time around with the Elite 75t – the Danish company claims that these buds are deigned with varying ear shapes in mind, and is achieved via multiple tests and simulations to achieve the optimal shape. It’s also built with IP 55-rated dust and water resistance.

When it comes to taking calls, the Elite 75t is packed with four microphones for voice clarity. The HearThrough feature allows you to hear your environment should you need to. It also features a capacitive button on the side that lets you activate Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa.

Other software features like MyControl and MySound – however, these will be added on via OTA updates in Q2 this year. The MyControl feature lets you wear either side of the earbud with fully functioning music playback and calls.

MySound is a personalization feature that lets you calibrate your hearing level, via the Jabra Sound+ app. From there, your audio will be customized based on your hearing level.

In terms of battery life, Jabra claims that this offers 90% more power than its successor – you’ll get up to 7.5 hours of listening time, with the charging case, you can get up to 28 hours of battery life.

The Jabra Elite 75t is priced at RM949 and is currently available in Titanium Black; the Gold/Beige variant will be available this March. Visit Jabra’s website
here
 for more information or purchase them at official retailers including Harvey Norman, All IT Hyoermarket, or even Jabra’s LazMall
page
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Jabra Elite 75t Review: The AirPods Pro has finally met its match

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Wireless earbuds are everywhere these days; whether on the MRT or walking down the street, you’re almost guaranteed to see someone wearing a pair of these. Perhaps
pretending like they’re the coolest people on Earth.
 While you can get cheap renditions out there just to look trendy, they’re not going to sound the greatest.; here’s where the Jabra Elite 75t comes in; it oozes class in both its aesthetics and sound quality.

First things first, let’s talk about the design of the Elite 75t. If you’re not a fan of the AirPods and its long stem, then you’d be more inclined to prefer these earbuds that have shorter stems — much shorter than the previous Elite 65t. They’re also smaller and lighter, making them more comfortable to wear and have a more secure fit in your ears. As a matter of fact, I’ve been hitting the gym with the Elite 75t instead of my Elite Active 45e – and so far? It hasn’t fallen off, not even once. These earbuds also come with an IP55 rating, so a bit of sweat and jogging under drizzling rain will be fine. If your ear is slightly larger/smaller than others, no worries; Jabra made sure to include three different silicon eargel sizes (S, M, L) when you purchase the earbuds.

Plus, they’re not just handsome-looking devices either – functionality on the Elite 75t is well-thought out too. It’s easy to set up and start using. You can manually pair the earbuds to a device by opening the case and long-pressing the buttons located on the buds, for three seconds. You can also connect to them to two devices at once, so it’s more convenient for you to switch between your laptop and your phone. Unfortunately, you’ll have to hit pause on one device before you can listen to the audio on the other. Still, I’ve experimented, and the best way is to disconnect the earbuds before using them on another device. Now, the earbuds only have two buttons — one on each earbud. These functions are pretty straightforward:

Single tap left: on/off HearThrough; mute/unmute calls

Single tap right: play/pause music; answer calls

Double tap left: skip music

Double tap right: activate Voice Assistant; end calls

Hold left: decrease volume

Hold right: increase volume

I’ve got the hang of these functions pretty quickly — especially since I don’t usually use Voice Assistant and nobody ever calls me (sobs). So, it depends on the individual how quickly he/she gets familiarized with the features.

I have one minor qualm however – which is the inability to use the left earbud on its own. I can use the right earbud for mono playback or calls, but that’s not the case for the left one. Jabra’s explanation is that the left earbud is connected to the right earbud (instead of the device), which is why it cannot go solo. An update is due to rollout later this year which should allow the left earbud to function independently.

But, the Elite 75t makes up for the minor inconvenience with great audio quality, especially if you like strong bass. It has depth without compromising clarity. At high volumes, the audio doesn’t crackle either, while offering depth in detail too. You’ll be able to distinguish clearly between each instrument and I attribute this to the balanced mids and highs. Overall, you get a complete package in terms of audio quality that gives you this warm vibe. Even so, Jabra still has its own app (Jabra Sound+) which you can use to personalise your sound profile to your own taste.

Through the app, you can either select the presets that are available, or you can tweak your equaliser to fine-tune your preferred sound. Despite being in the same class as the
AirPods Pro
, the Elite 75t lacks an Active Noise Cancellation feature. But in spite of that, with passive noise cancellation and snug-fitting earbuds, the Jabra still offers impressive noise isolation.

Besides music playback, these earbuds come with 4 microphones which make them great at phone calls. I find this especially useful when I have a phone call to take while at cafes with music in the background and chatters around me.

When it comes to battery life, the Elite 75t may not be able to defeat the recently launched
Samsung Galaxy Buds+
 that boasts 11 hours of music playback, but they definitely triumphed over the AirPods Pro that only lasts up to 5 hours of music playback. On a single charge, these earbuds can last me about 7 hours, or up to 28 hours with the charging case. There’s also fast charging, in which 15 minutes I get an extra hour of music playback. I would’ve preferred a variant of the Elite 75t with a wireless charging case, but that’s only available a little later. Nonetheless, the Sleep Mode feature will help save you power when it automatically powers down the earbuds when not in use or disconnected.

Verdict

For a pair of wireless earbuds priced at RM949, the Jabra Elite 75t offers great comfort and impressive sound quality. Being so lightweight and small, you can bring these earbuds with you wherever you go – excluding wet activities, of course. While they don’t support wireless charging like the AirPods Pro, they compensate by offering a longer battery life.

The Good

Excellent audio performance

Long-lasting battery life

Comfortable

Dust and water-resistant

The Not So Good

No wireless charging

Left earbud can’t be used independently

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Deal: Get 60% off the Jabra Elite 75t this Valentine’s Day

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What makes a relationship tick? Communication; but we can understand if there’s a little too much of it – so why not get your partner and yourself a pair of Jabra earbuds that pack awesome ANC features!

Jokes aside – the brand is offering him and her promo where you get to buy the
Elite 85t
 at just RM999 (RRP RM1,049), and be entitled to purchase the
Elite 75t
 at a low RM399 (RRP RM999)!

Both earbuds offer ANC and Hear Through, impressive audio with powerful bass, up to 25 hours of batter life with the charging case, and a snug fit thanks to the brand’s EarGels.

The promo is available until February 12 and you can visit Jabra’s official
Lazada
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Shopee
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Jabra Elite 85h Review: An Excellent Noise-Cancelling, Wireless Headset

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If you’ve read my review on the Jabra Elite Active 45e, then you already know that I’ve been using wired earphones for as long as I can remember. This time I tried out the Jabra Elite 85h — the wireless headphones that allegedly has great battery life, audio and comfort.

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The Elite 85h is great for those who value audio quality and need to be surrounded by music all the time. I find them comfortable to be worn for long periods of time because the ear cups are covered with ultra-soft foam padding that’s made of faux leather (I think) and the pre-tensioned headband is also padded. They manage to cover my ears perfectly so even when I’m surrounded by people, the headphones helped me to seal off some of that noise. Of course, you can also adjust the length of the headband so the Elite 85h fits perfectly on your head and ears.

At the bottom of the right ear cup, there’s a 3.5mm audio jack next to a USB Type-C port. Slightly to the back you’ll find a microphone button that lets you access your Voice Assistant or mute your microphone, though if I’m being honest, I hardly use that.

As for the main buttons, they’re actually located on the right ear cup and can hardly be seen. You can differentiate them by touching though — the right ear cup has an indentation in the middle and two tiny dots above and below the indentation that functions as the volume buttons. Another button I’m constantly using is the one on the left ear cup — the buttons that let me switch between three Sound Modes: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), HearThrough and Off.

What about the power button? Well, the Elite 85h doesn’t come with one because it automatically turns on when the cups are facing each other and turn off when you turn them away into a flat position. With the “Headset assistance” in Jabra Sound+ app settings, I can also set different time durations to put the headset to sleep mode to conserve its battery life.

The Elite 85h also has an interesting feature I’ve found quite useful — on-ear detection. The headset automatically pauses my music when I remove them from my ears. I don’t have to worry about the battery life depleting quickly and when I put them back on, the headset resumes my music. In addition, I never have to worry about getting my headphones wet; this baby has certified-rain-resistant durability and Jabra offers a two-year warranty against water and dust.

Okay, I should get to the main point — audio quality. The Elite 85h is Jabra’s first premium wireless ANC headphones and they nailed it. Listening to music via these headphones is literally music to my ears. The audio is quite balanced, and the frequencies are clearly distinguished so you can hear the layers of the music properly instead of everything being muddled into one big mess. Nevertheless, you can fine-tune the audio setting via its app so if you love a strong bass in your music, you can always go for the Bass Boost preset. By the way, I’m not hinting that the bass is weak; in fact, I really like the bass quality this headset has to offer.

The Elite 85h also has eight microphones which contribute to its premium quality when it comes to the ANC mode. The Elite 85h utilises a four-microphone digital hybrid solution that can pick up and cancel out external noise while also removing noise leaks through the ear cups. In layman’s terms, I can block out loud chatters, constant mechanical keyboard tapping sounds and creaking chairs when I’m in the office — as long as I’ve got the ANC mode switched on. This is also handy for when I take the train because it can cancel off the loud noise of the train moving on the railway tracks.

That being said, I also appreciate the HearThrough mode. It’s great for
*coughs*
 eavesdropping
*coughs*
 on conversations while pretending like I’m oblivious to my surroundings. But in all seriousness, it’s my go-to mode when I’m out and about, you know, to avoid getting hit by a car.

The Elite 85h uses six out of eight microphones to enhance the call quality and it worked out fine for me. I can hear the recipient clearly and vice versa, plus the HearThrough mode automatically switches on when I’m on a call so I can hear my own voice too. Because the eight-microphone design can block out wind noise and background sounds, making phone calls when I’m in public is usually fine. However, train rides can be overly loud and overpower my voice, making me inaudible to the person on the other line.

Ask anyone and you’ll know that I’m stuck to my phone 24/7, but I needed to know if this headset has stable connectivity when it comes to playing my music and walking away from my phone. As it turns out, the connection is smooth as silk and while I’m never worried about connectivity since I’m glued to my phone, I’m sure those of you who aren’t addicted to your smartphones would be grateful to know that.

Since I was impressed by the Elite Active 45e’s battery life, there’s no doubt that I’m absolutely amazed by the Elite 85h. This baby can last up to 36 hours on ANC mode and 41 hours without ANC, so I usually charge it only once a week. Unlike the Elite Active 45e that I’ve used about an hour a day, I’ve been using the Elite 85h for about five to six hours daily when I’m in the office.

Verdict

The Jabra Elite 85h is a great wireless headset priced at RM1,349 that also has amazing active noise-cancelling technology. It’s rain-resistant, comfortable to be worn for long hours and comes with huge battery life so there’s no need for frequent charging. More importantly, the headphones offer great audio quality and call quality — the essential features everyone usually looks for in a pair of headphones.

The Good

Great bass quality

Huge battery life

Stable connectivity

Comfortable

Excellent ANC mode

Rain-resistant

The Not So Good

Slightly heavy.

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Jabra Elite 85t Christmas promo: Bundles Elite Active 45e for free

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‘Tis
 the holiday season and it’s time we treat ourselves a little something nice – the
Jabra Elite 85t
 is one of the best wireless earbuds money can get and it’ll arrive this December 4, but with a little Christmas goodie as the brand will also bundle a Jabra Elite Active 45e worth RM375 with the Elite 85t from December 4 until December 6.

The Jabra Elite 85t is a follow-up to the Elite 75t which arrived earlier this year and it improves on it with built-in ANC. Do note that the latter will get ANC via an OTA update.

The earbuds look familiar, but has a semi-open ear design that allows for natural hear-through; on top of that, Jabra claims that the Elite 85t now fits better for more people as more effort was put into making a one-size-fits-all design.

Under the hood, you’ll find six microphones which allow for wind protection and allow crisper calls. Four of those mics are included for ANC which works together with a dedicated processor that helps remove external noise.

When it comes to audio quality, the earbuds pack large 12mm drivers that offer deep bass, according to Jabra. The earbuds also offer up to 25 hours of battery life with the charging case, which supports Qi wireless charging.

The Jabra Elite will be priced at RM1,049 and is available via their official
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 stores.

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Jabra Elite 85t with Advanced ANC launched: Available this December 4

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The Jabra Elite 85t has been launched bringing to the country a new premium pair of wireless earbuds with ANC capabilities.

This is the follow up to
Elite 75t
 which was launched early this year. It’s good to note that the Elite 75t gets ANC too via an
OTA
 update.

Back to the new earbuds, it comes in a familiar look – a circular frame with exchangeable
ear tips
, plus buttons on each earbud for controls. The product comes with a semi-open design which allows for a natural hear-through experience, and Jabra claims that they’ve put a lot of resource into making it fit better for everyone.

Under the hood are 6 microphones, which allow for wind protection and allowing clearer calls. Four mics are also included for ANC – these work together with a dedicated processor inside the earbuds to help remove external noise.

Besides ANC, the Elite 85t also comes with large 12mm drivers to deliver powerful audio and bass. The audio, plus the level of ANC, or
hear through
 can be adjusted using the Jabra Sound+ app.

When it comes to battery life, Jabra promises up to 5.5 hours of usage on a single charge, or 25 hours with the charging case. Speaking of the case, the device also supports Qi wireless charging. Other features include IPX4 durability rating, as well as support for Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri.

The Jabra Elite 85t will be available this December 4 for RM1,049 in Titanium Black – other finishes such as Gold Beige and Grey, will only come in Q1 of 2021. To sweeten the deal, early birds will also be able to get a Jabra Elite 45e (RRP RM379) for free when they buy the Elite 85t during its launch. Visit Jabra’s website
here
 to learn more about the device or
here
 to buy the earbuds.

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Jabra Elite 85t Review: The true AirPods Pro competitor

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We thought the Jabra Elite 75t was a great AirPods Pro rival, but it lacked Active Noise Cancellation. Now, Jabra is out with the real challenger to the AirPods Pro — the Jabra Elite 85t. These earbuds come with several upgrades over the Elite 75t, but there are also a few drawbacks.

Design: Similar case, different earbuds

The Elite 85t is quite similar to the Elite 75t design-wise, but its charging case is now slightly heavier and taller. The earbuds, however, differ from the previous models thanks to their semi-open design. It doesn’t offer as much noise isolation as the Elite 75t, but it supposedly prevents discomfort/pressure buildup when worn for long periods of time. I personally prefer the 75t’s design better just because it fits better and offers better passive noise cancellation. That being said, the Elite 85t never fell out of my ears and is still comfortable to be worn.

The Jabra Elite 85t is not as water resistant as before

So what are the drawbacks of the Elite 85t? One of the two downgrades of these earbuds is the IP rating. Unlike the Elite 75t that has an IP55 rating, the Elite 85t only come with an IPX4 rating. This means that the 85t earbuds are water and sweat resistant, but I also won’t risk wearing them during heavy workouts.

Controls: Straightforward and customisable (as usual)

But hey, Jabra included a bunch of improvements in these earbuds too; the Elite 85t can be customised in various ways through Jabra’s Sound+ app. You can connect to two devices at once, select different music presets, change your controls and even adjust the ANC/HearThrough levels. If you’re not one to mess with the controls, then here are the basic music controls:

Single-press left: Switch between ANC and HearThrough; answer/mute calls

Single-press right: Play/pause music; answer/mute calls

Double-press left: Next track; reject/end calls

Double-press right: Activate voice assistant; reject/end calls

Triple-press left: Previous track

Hold left: Volume down

Hold right: Volume up

Hey Jabra, why won’t you fix it?

The controls are easy to remember and you’ll get the hang of it as time passes, but here’s another problem (or rather an existing one) — inability to use the left earbud on its own. I’ve mentioned this when I reviewed the
Elite 75t
 and even though it has almost been a year since then, Jabra has yet to come up with a solution. You can only use the right earbud independently which irks me because I want the option to switch between earbuds for convenience. Let’s just hope Jabra will introduce a fix this year.

Audio quality: Jabra did it again!

Now, let’s talk audio quality. The Elite 85t is by far one of the best earbuds I’ve used thanks to its amazing audio quality. The overall audio is balanced and sound separation is well done. The bass is strong yet not as boomy as the Elite 75t’s, but you can select the ‘Bass boost’ preset for more bass. It also offers a wider soundstage and does well even at max volume. The ANC and HearThrough modes are just as impressive — I can easily block out my colleague’s voice when I switch on the ANC mode and on the HearThrough mode, I could hear my surroundings clearly when I’m out and about.

Microphone quality: Jabra did it again! [pt.2]

The Elite 85t is also a great pair of earbuds for calls. I could connect the earbuds to two devices simultaneously, so while I’m listening to music on my MacBook, I could also pick up calls immediately on my iPhone. In addition to that, there’s a Sidetone feature that allows me to hear my own voice so I can adjust how loud I am when I’m on calls. Most of my friends also told me that my voice is clear and they can barely hear any background noise, probably because these earbuds come with six microphones in total — four are used to cancel out external noise.

Battery: Great, but not the best

The Elite 85t also has a great battery life that can last you up to 25 hours with its charging case, 5.5 hours with ANC on and 7 hours without ANC. However, this is another downgrade for those who have been enjoying the Elite 75t that offers up to 28 hours of battery life in total. The good news is the Elite 85t comes with wireless charging support, so you can charge it over a wireless charger pad but note that it’ll take an hour longer than the usual 2.5 hours.

Verdict

There’s no doubt that the Jabra Elite 85t is the better model, but you should hold off upgrading to these earbuds if you own a pair of Jabra Elite 75t. The difference between both models is insignificant, plus the Elite 75t is more likely to get discounts every now and then so even if you were to purchase one, the Elite 75t is good enough. That being said, you may want to spend the extra RM100 to get the Elite 85t for better ANC and enhanced audio performance if the Elite 75t is not on sale. At the time of writing, you can get the
Jabra Elite 85t
 at RM999 and the
Elite 75t
 at RM699.

The Good

Impressive audio performance

Long lasting battery

Great mic quality

Able to pair to 2 devices simultaneously

The Not So Good

Left earbud still can’t be used on its own

Downgraded IP rating

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Jabra Elite Active 45e Review: Durable, Long-lasting Earbuds for Sports Enthusiasts

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I’m not going to lie, I’ve been using wired earphones all my life — I mean those that connect to a 3.5mm headphone jack. Wired or wireless, it doesn’t really matter as long as my music plays without any issues. But since Jabra recently introduced the Jabra Elite Active 45e headset and I’ve also recently started to hit the gym, I’ve decided to bring it along whenever I’m working out.

The Jabra Elite Active 45e is a headset made for sports enthusiasts. Despite a bulky design, these earbuds have what Jabra calls an Eargel design to stay fitted in my ears. Well, you can call it whatever you want, but it does what it says — I’ve never once had the earbuds fall off while I’m running, walking or cycling. While that is good news, I’d have to say that it hurts my ear a little when I use it for a longer amount of time — let’s say two to three hours — possibly because the buds are too big for my ears.

Apart from that, the Elite Active 45e has an open-ear design that allows ambient noise in and I have a love-hate relationship with this design. When I’m out and walking to places, the design helps me to be aware of my surroundings so I can hear cars and motorcycles around me. That being said, it also means that I can’t expect noise-cancellation features and won’t have a fully immersive audio experience, which can sometimes be frustrating.

Despite the ambient noise, I do love wearing this headset when I visit the gym. I used to be extra cautious when I’m using my wired earphones because I didn’t want to accidentally pull off my earphones, or worse, dropping my phone. With the Elite Active 45e, the neckband hangs behind my neck so I can run at ease.

Right, the main point — audio quality. The Elite Active 45e is definitely not the first choice for those who prioritize audio quality. Its bass output is average at best, and its treble quality is subpar. But then again, these earbuds are not made for music enthusiasts and audiophiles — they’re aimed at athletes and sports junkies. However, you can use the Jabra Sound+ app on your phone to customize the bass, mid-range and treble using its equalizer.

The microphone on these earbuds have nothing to shout about (pun not intended), but they’re not bad either. It sounds almost similar to speaking through my phone (iPhone XR; not bragging), but in noisy environments it’s not as clear.

I’ve also noticed that while the earbuds support a wireless range of up to 10m, its connection isn’t as smooth as I’ve wanted. Leaving my phone on the table while I walked around the office – with minimal physical obstructions in the way – has caused unstable connection, but after a while it stabilizes itself. My advice? Keep your phone with you all the time if you want that stable connection. But that aside, I appreciate that the earbuds have an IP67 rating, so I won’t have to worry about getting my sweat on the earbuds.

Another impressive highlight is the earbuds’ battery life. The Elite Active 45e can last up to 9 hours according to Jabra and while I wasn’t conducting a precise battery test, I’ve managed to last a whole week with the earbuds — about an hour of usage each day — without needing to charge it again. These earbuds also support fast charging, so if I’m in a rush, 15 minutes is all I need to get an hour of playback. That being said, the earbuds will need two hours for it to fully charge via its microUSB cable.

Verdict

The Jabra Elite Active 45e serves its purpose as a wireless headset for sports junkies, but not so much for audio enthusiasts. It’s durable, waterproof and safer for outdoor environments. For RM379, the Jabra Elite Active 45e is aptly priced, but then again, it all boils down to what you’re looking for in a headset. The headset is great for those who’re always on their feet, but you’re sacrificing audio quality with these; so choose wisely.

The Good

Waterproof

Durable build quality

Long-lasting battery life

Light and convenient

Safer – lets in ambient noise

The Not So Good

Average audio quality

Uncomfortable when worn too long

Unstable connection when slightly further away from the phone

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The Jabra Elite Active 65t will cost half its original price for only one day

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If you’ve been looking for a pair of wireless earbuds that can offer great audio quality and good battery life, your chance is here. On April 9, the Jabra Elite Active 65t will be available for half its price.

Originally priced at RM899, the Elite Active 65t will be reduced to RM449 throughout April 9. This is a one-day sales and it’s only available on Jabra’s official Lazada Store, so remember to set a reminder and keep an eye out for the discount.

The Elite Active 65t is a great pair of earphones that has an IP65 rating and a comfortable design that will fit well in ears. Not only does it support voice assistants, but it also has up to 15 hours of battery life in total — five hours in a single charge.

The Elite Active 65t comes in Copper Blue, Titanium Black and Copper Red. It will come with a two-year warranty, so make sure you check out Jabra’s
official store
 on April 9.

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Jabra Evolve2 30 Review: Lightweight all-rounder for professionals

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Purpose-built to provide great audio and mic quality for those working from home, the Jabra Evolve2 30 is a fantastic addition to the Danish brand’s impressive line-up of business-centric headphones.

We’ve always been impressed with Jabra’s more lifestyle-focused products like the
Elite
 series, so let’s find out if its newest business offering fares as well.

Design

Its unassuming aesthetics and slight build
is
 purpose-built for the office environment – the plastic chassis and earcups feel premium, while stainless steel adjustment sliders break the monotonous all-black façade.

On our hands is the stereo variant of the headphones, and it weighs just 125g; meanwhile, the mono option weighs even lighter at just 92g. Its lightweight build is important considering it’ll spend hours on the heads of busy office/WFH folk.

Comfort

Arguably the headset’s only downside in the comfort department come by way of the foam ear cushions that are covered with leatherette – it felt warm on my ears even after just half an hour of usage, which is not ideal at all.
 I find myself removing the headphones periodically in order to cool off.

On a positive note, the cushion is soft and doesn’t chafe the ear. Also, the headset fits snugly enough on your head without feeling suffocating tight – even on my large head.

Audio performance

Despite being a business-focused headset, the Evolve2 30 delivers impressive audio performance thanks its 28mm drivers and well-tuned sound signature – I find vocal-heavy tunes to sound the best with these headphones thanks to its lush and balanced soundscape.

Meanwhile, its weaker low frequency production mean that bass-heavy tunes don’t sound the best here. That’s not to say the Evolve2 30 can’t handle dance music – in fact, light house and lo-fi tunes sound pretty good!

On top of that, the device doesn’t crackle at high volumes, which is useful considering the device doesn’t offer ANC, or adequate sound cancelling for that matter. I suppose that’s the nature of office-friendly headphones, since you’re supposed to be able to hear your peers calling out your name.

Mic performance

The Evolve2 30 features a retractable mic which uses a 2-microphone audio system to capture voice and reduce external noise.

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I’m glad to report that the mic works as advertised – voices get delivered clearly, with strong high and mid frequencies.

I also did a few voice recordings in the KLGG office with constant typing, and whirring of PC/laptop fans happening in the background – the mic does splendidly to keep all that noise is to a reasonably low level.

Features

This particular model of the Evolve2 30 is certified for Microsoft Teams, meaning it comes with a few features dedicated to the platform.

The device is selected automatically as your audio input and output when you boot up Teams; and a button on the right earcup lets you answer/end calls, or open up notifications from the platform.

Also
 on the right earcup are media playback buttons, a volume rocker and a mute/unmute button as well. You get a couple of LEDs that light up in purple when it’s ready to be used with your Teams program. The same colour flashes when there’s a meeting ready to join, or a missed call and voicemail to attend to.

The light flashes green when you have an incoming call – this is useful when you don’t have the headphones on, giving you non-intrusive but effective visual alert.

Arguably the most important LED colour is red – this indicates to your colleagues around you that you’re in a conference call – so, no Karen now’s not a good time to talk about your new keto diet.

The headset uses a USB Type-A connection, which is useful if your organization uses computers with no soundcards.

Software

You can download the Jabra Direct software on your PC and utilize its built-in equalizer to tweak the
the
 audio performance a bit.

You can also change the type of loud audio protection you want – think Basic
PeakStop
 protection,
IntelliTone
 average daily audio exposure, and the Australian acoustic safety guideline (G.616).

Verdict

There’s no doubt that the Jabra Evolve2 30 is made for the office environment with its good mic performance, classy styling, and lightweight build; but the device also does a fantastic job at delivering music as well.

This would be the catch-all productivity and media headset only if it supported Bluetooth capabilities.
Also
 a downside is the ear cushions that tend to get warm quickly.

But for RM550 for the stereo variant, and RM480 for the mono option, the Evolve2 30 is fantastic value for individuals, and organizations alike.

Visit their website
here
 to find out where to purchase.

The Good

Lightweight build

Office-friendly deisgn

Good mic quality

Impressive audio performance

Useful Microsoft Teams features

The Not So Good

Ear cushions warm the ears fast

No Bluetooth option

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Jabra Evolve2 75 launched: Better ANC, longer battery life, and dual-foam earcups

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Jabra launches the Evolve2 75 – an on-ear headset made specifically for office and home-based work.

This device improves on the original Evolve 75 with 26% better noise cancellation, a shorter boom arm, and longer battery life.

Speaking of, the Evolve2 75 now comes with up 24 hours of talk time as opposed to the 15 hours offered by its predecessor. The former also gets you up to 36 hours of music time, while the latter offers just 17 hours. You can charge

In terms of its design and build, the earphones look fairly similar to its predecessor, but it now features a dual-cushion design that helps improve ventilation and reduces ear pressure.

The Evolve2 75 comes with Advanced Active Noise Cancellation which allows users to adjust the level of noise blocking is enabled. There’s also a HearThrough button that when enabled, lets you hear your surroundings.

When it comes to calls, the device packs 8 microphones that work to make the user’s voice clearer. While in a call, a 360-degree “busylight” turns on to notify others of an ongoing conversation.

The Jabra2 75 is priced at RM1,950 and comes is Black and Beige. You can get it starting today via Jabra’s authorised resellers. Learn more about the product
here
.

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Jabra Evolve2 75 Review: the conferencing headset I never knew I needed

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Though I pride my self as a tech enthusiast, it has never occurred to me that I needed a proper headset to do conference calls, as most of the time I merely depended on my laptop’s microphones or wireless earbuds for that.

Until one fine day, some dude on top of our office decided to renovate his space and we aren’t spared from continuous hammering and drilling noise, and while having my conference call, my callers thought I was in the middle of a warzone when I talked to them on my earbuds.

The Jabra Evolve2 75 couldn’t have arrived at a better time in times like this, especially when most of my meetings are conducted online these days, this is a conference headset that I never knew I needed, and when I thought it couldn’t do any better in music, I was wrong about that.

Unlike other premium ANC headphones I’ve owned, the Evolve2 75 feels very light and since its meant to stay at your desk most of the time, it doesn’t come with a foldable design which you can easily stow it in your bag. Build quality is decent as it comes with a leather headband the cushions my head comfortably, while the aluminum arm works smoothly in adjusting the height of the earcups.

Since this is a premium conferencing headset, I am underwhelmed that Jabra merely provided a soft fabric case in the package, which also doesn’t come with additional pockets to store cables but thankfully, there is a little pocket that lets you store the wireless dongle. Jabra could have provided a hard case for better protection, but since this is going to stay on my desk most of the time, its not an issue for me.

As a conferencing headset, the Evolve2 75 offers quite a lot of conveniences in both hardware and software, my unit is a Microsoft Teams certified headset so you get a dedicated Teams button on the right earcup that launches the program with just a single tap though it only works on PC, it also serves as the answer/reject key when you receive a phone call.

Whether you are on a call on your smartphone or computer, there are red LED lights on the earcups to tell people to not disturb you, which is rather useful for office workers and you can turn that off on the Jabra Sound+ app if you don’t need it.

The headset has dedicated physical buttons for controlling music playback and volume, which I think many will appreciate as you no longer need to deal with confusing gestures, though you will only need to remember to double or triple tap on the play button for skipping tracks.

Jabra Evolve2 75 Mic Test

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Compared to its predecessor, the Evolve2 75 has a much shorter boom arm microphone that works extremely well, it has a button right under it that lets you mute your voice or activate your phone’s voice assistant, and it mutes the microphone when you fold it up while in a call.

Letting the microphone down activates the Performance mode, which cancels any ambient noise around you such as nearby conversations, train tracks and more, I tested it in noisy Starbucks outlet and find it to work extremely well, my voice isn’t distorted like a poor quality audio recording as I’ve experienced on some noise cancellation microphones, and I can testify that the recording quality is quite on par with my cheap condenser microphone.

Of course, if you prefer not to be seen using the boom arm microphone like a workaholic, you can simply fold it up and the earcup microphones will take over the job, though you will still have to press the mute button below the arm to unmute it.

The Jabra Sound+ app offers a rich number of customizations that you can do with the headset, but my favorite feature among all is MySound, which tailors the sound according to the frequencies I hear in my ear through a setup wizard, it isn’t a day and night difference when it comes to the sound quality, but I hear slightly better details on my music.

I’m glad that Jabra has taken audio quality seriously on the Evolve2 75, considering this is a headset that’s mainly designed for business, ANC performance is decent and the HearThrough feature lets in sound naturally.

To be honest, I didn’t expect the Evolve2 75 to sound this good and it didn’t need to, it presented the dynamics of K-Pop tracks such as BTS’s Butter so well with a responsive punchy bass while not forgetting to emphasize the vocals, though when you switch to tracks with lower frequencies, it doesn’t do quite well in presenting the rumbles, I won’t recommend this for movies.

I have no issues with the Evolve2 75’s battery life, it dropped a mere 7% of battery when I finished a conference call, while having a 2-hour music listening session will consume around 12% of battery with ANC turned on and 80% of volume, measured by connecting over the Jabra Link dongle, though if you do the math it is still quite far from Jabra’s official claim, it also takes quite some time to charge if you do it with the included dock, hence I always use my trusty USB-C cable to get it fully charged in an hour when the low battery notification plays in my ear.

Retailing at RM1699, the Jabra Evolve2 75 is far from being an affordable conferencing headset, but you do get what you pay for especially if you care a lot about microphone quality, and most importantly it is one that you don’t need to leave it at the office desk all the time because of its portability and amazing sound quality, not to mention the number of customizations you can do on the Jabra Sound+ app, you definitely can’t go wrong with it.

Meanwhile, we also checked out the Jabra Evolve2 30 a while ago, read our review
here
.

Product Name :
Jabra Evolve2 75
URL :
https://www.apac.jabra.com/business/office-headsets/jabra-evolve/jabra-evolve2-75##27599-999-998

The Jabra Evolve2 75 is a premium conferencing headset that does a lot more than delivering good voice quality for your conference calls.

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Design

9

Features

9

Highs

8

Mids

8

Lows

8

Mic Quality

8

Value

7

The Goods

Reliable wireless connectivity with AAC codec support

Battery life

Unmatched microphone quality

Surprisingly decent audio quality

Fully featured companion app

The Bads

Expensive

No 3.5mm jack

Can't remap features on buttons

Underwhelming storage case

 8.1

Average Score

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Jabra is offering 20% discount on their products in conjunction with Shopee’s 9.9 Sale

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Shopee is about to start their 9.9 Super Shopping Day and Jabra is taking the chance to offer up to 20% off on all their products. The products range from its signature mono headsets to the award-winning Jabra Elite series.

Jabra has mentioned that the 20% discount will also apply to their popular products like the Jabra Boost, Jabra Stealth, Jabra Eclipse and Jabra Classic. Other than that, the Elite65t, Elite 45e, Elite 65e and Elite 25e will also be part of the discount promotion. The Jabra Elite 65t is one of the earphones that you want to keep an eye on, as it won the CES 2018 Innovation Award. The Elite 45e is another of the products that are interesting as it comes with a flexible memory wire neckband while can remember the shape and contour of your neck and has an 8-hour battery life.

To take a look at the rest of the products that Jabra is offering, head over to their
official Shopee page
 and use the discount code JABR20 during the checkout process

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Jabra PanaCast 50 & PanaCast 20: Intelligent cameras built for video conferences

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The pandemic has led to an inclination towards virtual meetings and to solve one of the many issues when it comes to virtual communication,
Jabra
 launched the PanaCast 50 and the PanaCast 20.

Jabra launched two new devices today — the PanaCast 50 and the PanaCast 20. The former is an intelligent video bar while the latter is a personal camera, and these cameras are made to enhance virtual conference calls.

As the pandemic continues to push us towards virtual communication, organisations and businesses have also reduced physical meetings and events. Here are where gadgets like the PanaCast 50 and 20 shine.

Jabra PanaCast 50 – intelligent video bar for group meetings

The
PanaCast 50
 is a slim, plug-and-play camera that offers 180º field of view. It has a 13MP lens, eight beam forming microphones and four powerful speakers to offer good audio and visual experience. It also supports dual-video steams, meaning the video bar can focus on two things at once — for example, the participants of the meeting and a whiteboard.

In addition to that, the PanaCast 50 also has safety features such as PeopleCount. This feature allows the camera to count the number of people in a room without recognising them, so there won’t be any invasion of privacy. This is mainly to ensure that employees are following social distancing guidelines.

The PanaCast 50 can be mounted on the wall, used with a table stand, or a screen mount.

Jabra PanaCast 20 – 4K webcam replacement?

The
PanaCast 20
 is made for the stay-at-home employees. Its 4K UHD camera is AI-enabled, so when you’re in a dark room or crowded environment, the camera knows to enhance your video for the best results.

Powered by a powerful Edge AI chip, the camera also has secure data management and quick video processing abilities. For those who have concerns, Jabra also included an embedded lens cover for when the camera is not in use.

Thought its specifications aren’t revealed yet, the PanaCast 20 is supposedly very lightweight and portable; like the PanaCast 50, this is also a plug-and-play device.

Pricing and availability

The PanaCast 50 and PanaCast 20 is available from today onwards and can be purchased at RM6,500 and RM1,600 respectively.

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Jabra releases new wireless headsets in Malaysia, putting focus on portability

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If you’re in search of new audio kicks, you’ll be glad to know that popular Danish brand Jabra has launched three portability-centric devices in the country.

The first is the Jabra Elite 85h – a wireless over-ear headset that’s made for busy urbanites. It’s built with Smart Active Noise Cancellation technology that’s supposed to block the clamour of city life. It also comes with SmartSound, a feature that automatically adjusts the audio based on your surrounding – handy for those who always have their hands filled. With 36 hours of battery life, you’ll be able to use it for an entire day worry-free.

The next item come by way of the Jabra Elite Active 45e – an pair of earbuds tethered by a band. The buds, or as Jabra calls the Earwings and Earhooks, are made to stay on in and on your ear when you get your workout on. The earbuds are waterproof, so don’t worry about getting sweaty. Jabra claims that the earbuds will last you about 9 hours while being equipped with voice assistant that supports Amazon Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.

The last addition to the Jabra lineup in the country is the Jabra Move Style Edition – a lightweight wireless over-ear headset that’s meant for those who don’t want something bulky. You can also opt to connect the headphone with a 3.5mm jack.

The Jabra Elite 85h is priced at RM1,349, while the Jabra Elite Active 45e is priced at RM379; and the Jabra Move Style Edition at RM419. You can purchase the headsets at retailers such as All IT Hypermarket and Harvey Norman as well as selected Jabra outlets in Malaysia.

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Jack Black goes after Ninja and PewDiePie with new Youtube Gaming channel

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Jack Black has posted a Youtube video on his new channel on the 21st of December 2018, where he announced that the new channel dedicates to gaming and it is called “Jablinski Games”.

According to his Youtube channel description, he has mentioned that the channel will “have games, food, and life”. Other than that, he has also mentioned in his video that he wants to make his channel bigger than Ninja and PewDiePie. Although Jack Black is the main focus in the video, he has credited his son in his video’s comment section stating “I just want to clarify that there is no production behind this. this is all my son. He’s holding me hostage and I can’t be tracer. help…”

According to Jack Black’s welcome message, he has mentioned that “The current plan is to upload a new video every week. Jack’s Youtube channel has a total of 575,000 subscribers after five days of uploading his first video on his new Youtube channel. If he does stick to his schedule as planned, his first official gaming video will be uploaded on the 28th of December 2018.

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This is the Jackie Chan limited edition Mi 6 by Xiaomi

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Chinese phones are often known to be promoted with various gimmicks to further boost its popularity among standard consumers and fans alike. Among the tactics for gimmicks are celebrity limited edition smartphones, and that is what Xiaomi is doing for its Mi 6 flagship. If you are a diehard Jackie Chan fan, you might want to get your hands on this one.

The Jackie Chan limited edition Mi 6 device is definitely similar to the standard model of the handset. Like most celebrity limited edition devices, this Mi 6 comes with a customized packaging for Jackie Chan fanatics. Based on the image above courtesy of GizmoChina, the Mi 6 comes in a specially designed box with Jackie Chan’s autograph stamped on the front.

The box also looks stylish with a kung fu-like touch to it. The device itself wasn’t revealed but it is likely that it is the exact same Mi 6, apart from possibilities that it will feature a Jackie Chan theme, along with a series of new wallpapers. Besides that, the phone will likely be identical spec-wise as well.

Just to recap, the Xiaomi Mi 6 sports a 5.15-inch 1080p display, a Snapdragon 835 processor with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. It has a dual camera setup this time of 12MP sensors. Will you be interested in getting a Jackie Chan themed phone?

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