Bluetooth audio delay – Here’s why Bluetooth audio sucks for gaming

At this point of time, we’ve reviewed a number of wireless audio products. Be it speakers, headphones, earphones, or even true wireless earphones – we covered them all. While we did mention audio delay is a thing, we didn’t measure and compare audio delay between multiple different connectivity methods.
So our job here today is simple – we compare the audio delay between 4 different mediums by utilizing two different flagship smartphones of 2019.

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DISCLAIMER: This is not a direct comparison of the audio delay between the two smartphones featured in this experiment. There are too many other variables like audio delay from the microphone that is not taken into account.
Every phone’s test here is meant to be comparing its relative audio delay between its different audio connection methods, eg. loudspeaker, audio jack, and Bluetooth with & without aptX.
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UPDATE: The wireless audio delay saga has expanded!
Over the course of the few months since we first did the tests, we have done many other tests covering more audio codecs, devices, and even some over true wireless earphones that claim to have “ultra-low latency” or have “gaming mode”.
Here is the playlist of all of our videos covering the audio delay tests.

Our tools for today – the Xiaomi Mi 9, UGREEN Bluetooth audio adapter, UGREEN Type-C to 3.5mm audio jack dongle, and the Samsung Galaxy S10+.We first need to decide a test setup. By using PUBG Mobile, we equipped our character with an 8x zoom scope and used AWM sniper rifle in the training grounds to aim at a tree beside the bridge.

Then, we used these two smartphones to film each other shooting a tree in PUBG Mobile. We did that for 5 times on each audio connection medium.
We then counted the number of frames taken from the shooting animation started until the sound is heard, did some math and we got the audio delay in seconds. Since we shot the tree 5 times, we were able to calculate an average.
Both the Mi 9 and the Galaxy S10+ have this option.
In the Android operating system, you can actually select what Bluetooth audio codec you want to choose under the developer options menu. Knowing this, we were able to compare the wireless audio delay with and without Qualcomm aptX.
In this experiment, we tried a total of 4 different audio connection methods:

Direct loudspeaker
Audio jack/dongle to PC’s line-in audio port
Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX to PC’s line-in audio port
Bluetooth 5.0 with SBC to PC’s line-in audio port

Experiments 3 and 4 are done by utilizing the UGREEN Bluetooth receiver that converts any wired speakers, headphones, or earphones to become wireless. Learn more about these UGREEN audio accessories here.
We’re utilizing UGREEN things once again.
Once all the data were gathered, we found out some interesting results.
Results
By calculating the frames, we were able to deduce these numbers by a simple formula. We also took the audio delay for loudspeaker (the speakers on the phone itself) as the reference since it is the “fastest” audio path possible. From there, we were able to calculate just how much more delay is added when we used other audio connection methods.
Mi 9
The Mi 9 is pretty straightforward. There were no audio post-postprocessing technologies built into MIUI 10. We just started recording and got all our data in one shot. From here, we realized that the Mi 9 is actually pretty good for gaming out of the box. For our full review of the Mi 9, click here.

Xiaomi Mi 9

Average time taken
Compared to loudspeaker

Loudspeaker
175.0ms
–

Dongle
285.8ms
110.8ms

Bluetooth (aptX)
1065.8ms
890.8ms

Bluetooth (SBC)
941.6ms
766.6ms

Remember that the Mi 9 is already using the Snapdragon 855 chipset. Qualcomm is now the owner of aptX technology – and it is just unplayable via Bluetooth, with or without aptX codec. With over a second of delay, it is very noticeable in both playing games and watching videos.
Samsung Galaxy S10+
We had lots of fun with the Samsung Galaxy S10+ even when we reviewed it initially. When I first tested the audio delay, I was reviewing the Galaxy Buds (review here). In that review, I mentioned that Samsung smartphone users can tune it to however they like. What I forgot was that I left Dolby Atmos turned on for my first test.
That is why in the video, you see the future-me interjecting a segment in, explaining what happened.

Samsung Galaxy S10+

Dolby Atmos enabled

Dolby Atmos disabled

Average time taken

Compared to loudspeaker

Average time taken

Compared to loudspeaker

Loudspeaker

313.3ms

–

301.7ms

–

Audio jack

397.5ms

84.1ms

360.8ms

59.1ms

Bluetooth (aptX)

1445.8ms

1132.5ms

895.0ms

593.3ms

Bluetooth (SBC)

1474.1ms

1160.8ms

993.3ms

691.6ms

By general consensus, turning off Dolby Atmos will remove some delay caused by audio post-processing for enhancements. In our result table, we are able to confirm that theory. It’s a surprise to see that the Galaxy S10+ with Dolby Atmos turned off managed to deliver the audio within a second. For wireless audio, this is actually very good.
Dolby Atmos does some post-processing into the audio, hence increase the delay.
When Atmos is turned on, there are some extra post-processing added to the mix. Sure, you get better audio quality – but extra audio delay is introduced into the mix. All of these happens before the audio is sent out to your audio device. In our table of result, Dolby Atmos enhancements do add quite a significant amount of delay, especially for wireless audio.
This tells us that the Atmos feature is only best to be used with wireless audio devices for music only. And no, we’re not comparing the audio quality differences here since we are focusing on just the delay.
Why aptX still experiences extreme audio delay
It’s no surprise that aptX is not some magical protocol that will eliminate all delay. It is a codec. As explained in the video, codec comes from two words – compression and decompression. We talked about this circa 2 years ago when aptX was still an obscure feature!
In this case of wireless audio, the audio stream itself is most efficiently sent by first compressing it, then send through whatever protocol you choose. In this case, it’s Bluetooth. Compressing and sending the file through will result in loss of fidelity, just that different protocols will result in different levels of loss.

On the receiving side, the smaller file is decompressed. Whatever is obtained from the decompressed file is what you hear on your speaker, headphone, or earphone.
Qualcomm says that aptX achieves this by “reducing the size of the audio files” and “without affecting the sound quality” – though its fidelity is not the point of this article today. It does not magically enhance your audio quality, but merely tries to retain most of it. If your audio source is in low fidelity then aptX will not help either. In the case of high bitrate music files like FLAC, then aptX will be able to retain most of that audio quality.
For those who don’t have audio jacks – this is the best option.
aptX Low Latency?
There are multiple variants of aptX. We have the basic aptX, aptX HD, and also aptX Low Latency. There is another aptX Adaptive that adjusts itself between audio delay and bitrate.
In Qualcomm’s very own website, it states that “your brain can’t tell the difference between a delay of 0 and 100ms”. From our audio delay test here, we can confirm that since we play games like PUBG Mobile using earphones and headphones all the time.

While our UGREEN Bluetooth audio device is said to be “low latency”, we still experienced wireless audio delay. That is because both the Mi 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S10+ that we have here, do not support Qualcomm aptX Low Latency.  We are unable to test that but we can confirm that “low latency” does not mean “no latency”.
Will wireless audio be a viable option for gaming soon?
I don’t think so. With our situation here, you need a phone and a headphone or earphone that supports Qualcomm aptX Low Latency. The headphone/earphone part is simple since the UGREEN Bluetooth adapter does support aptX Low Latency (review here) but none of our 2019 flagship smartphones support it. Maybe the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will support that.
While our Bluetooth audio adapter supports aptX Low Latency, our smartphones do not.
As of now, all wireless audio transmission method will have added delay despite whatever codec you use. Wireless audio is suitable for music since there is no synchronization to worry about. For movies and games, you might want to stick with a wired headphone or earphone. Or buy UGREEN’s USB-C to 3.5mm audio jack dongle.

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Humble Bundle with Android 5 now available

The new Humble Bundle indie pack is now available! Pay whatever you want to get 4 games, Beat Hazard Ultra, Dynamite Jack, Solar 2 and Nightsky HD. Pay more than the average (now at $6.66) and get two more games, Dungeon Defenders + All DLC and Super Hexagon!

There are 5 soundtracks included, which means out of the six games, there are no soundtrack for Beat Hazard Ultra. All soundtracks included are available in FLAC and mp3 format for your eargasms!

Donations this time are made to EFF (Electronics Frontier Foundation) and also Child’s Play Charity.
As usual, all games are DRM-free, unlocked on Steam and also cross-platform. Play it on your Windows computer, play it on your Mac. Hop on to a Linux computer and play, or go on full mobile on your Android device. Too bad that the saves aren’t sync though.
What? You’re still here? Go grab the new Humble Bundle with Android 5 now! It only lasts till 20th March!

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[UPDATED] OPPO R9s Green Edition Coming Soon!

Oh snap! Did OPPO just jab Huawei right at the throat? Because it seems like it – and I’m liking what I see here! The OPPO R9s Green Edition will soon be available in the Malaysian market!
We’ve taken a look at the OPPO R9s since its release earlier this year. Over the course of a few months later, I think OPPO got tired of its color options and introduced the limited Min Chen Red Edition, which in turn was available for Chinese New Year too. After that, they announced a classy sleek Black Edition. Now, they’ve come back again and announce the OPPO R9s Greenery color. And yes, it look like the Pantone Greenery color shade too.

OPPO didn’t mention anything related to Pantone, but they did hint that the OPPO R9s Green Edition is “to infuse a splash of greenery” into our daily lives. I’ve got nothing to say but good job OPPO for releasing the OPPO R9s Green Edition! We definitely need more color options other than pink (please don’t call it Rose Gold anymore), Black, and White.
As for its release date, we know that the OPPO R9s Green Edition will arrive in the Malaysian market sometime in mid of August. It’s about a week away – so check back here as we’ll update the details on how you can get one yourself!

Are you interested in getting one of the OPPO R9s Green Edition? Tell us down in the comments down below! We love to hear your feedback 😉

[UDAPTE]: The OPPO R9s Green Edition will be available in limited units!
Here’s the deal – if you ever want to get yourself an OPPO R9s Green Edition, then be quick – as it’ll only be available in limited units!
Now, how do you go about obtaining one of this majestic OPPO R9s Green Edition smartphone? You’ll have to pre-order them – either online through OPPO’s e-commerce platforms or offline at OPPO Concept Stores nationwide.
Also, OPPO is offering a special deal for those who are purchasing the OPPO R9s Green Edition from their flagship store – you can get laser engraving on your brand new green smartphone for free!

It’s still having the exact same price of RM1,798 – the same as the other R9s color variants.
As for the exact steps on how to pre-order, well – we’re still waiting for further updates from OPPO. Till then, stay tuned for further updates soon!

[UPDATE 2] : Pre-order he OPPO R9s Green Edition now!
The day has come! You can now pre-order the OPPO R9s Green Edition over at OPPO’s official website or through other e-commerce partners.
The price is still the same as all other color variants of the R9s – RM1,798. Pre-order period is from 11st August 2017 – 18th August 2017, and it’ll be available in the market for everyone to purchase on 19th August 2017!

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Ticket Sales For Dota 2 Kuala Lumpur Major Begins 14th Sept, 3pm

For those who have heard – yes, the Dota 2’s upcoming Major will be at Kuala Lumpur! Many people have already secured their tickets as pre-sale tickets of the Kuala Lumpur Major have sold out. But fret not, tickets are officially available for purchase later today at 3pm.
There will also be limited early bird tickets with 10% discount, starting from 3pm onward. Prices will return to its regular prices once the early bird ones are sold out.

The Kuala Lumpur Major will be happening at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on 16th November 2018 to 18th November 2018. On these 3 days, there will be pure Dota 2 action for 3 days.
There are a total of 3 different tiers of tickets for you to choose from, and the price ranges from RM180 to RM600:

Immortal (Regular Price: MYR600)

Reserved seating on the lower ring with the best view on stage (E-Redemption Ticket for Lanyard and Tag)
Goodie bag worth MYR150 with surprise gift
Lucky draw
Priority Lane for meet and greet with pro teams
Priority to purchase Secret Lab gaming chair at special price (For residence of Malaysia only, used by teams during earlier stages at the hotel, condition as is basis, no warranty provided)

Divine (Regular Price: MYR330)

Free seating on the lower ring (E-Ticket)
Lucky draw
Privilege to purchase Secret Lab gaming chair at special price, while stock last (For residence of Malaysia only, used by teams during earlier stages at the hotel, condition as is basis, no warranty provided)

Ancient (Regular Price: MYR180)

No frills, only 3 days of Dota 2 action
Free seating on the upper ring (E-Ticket)

To get your tickets, visit MyTicket.Asia. For more information about the Dota 2 Kuala Lumpur Major, visit www.thekualalumpurmajor.com

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Honor 8X Is The All-Time Best-Seller Honor Smartphone In Malaysia

Over the course of last weekend, the Honor 8X officially went on sales and there many deals for both online and offline purchases. Many units were purchased through HiHonor, Shopee, and on-ground roadshows in MyTown (Cheras, KL), Klang Parade (Klang), Sutera Mall (Johor Bahru), and Prangin Mall (Penang) – but only within these first 3 days, the Honor 8X outsold the previous Honor models already.

The Honor 8X comes with a notched 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a massive 91% screen-to-body ratio thanks to its new COF technology. Coupled with the highly-efficient Kirin 710 and 3,750mAh battery, the Honor 8X can last you a day easily.
In our full in-depth review of the Honor 8X, we liked the big display for media consumption and definitely great for social media as we can now see more than we ever could. The Honor 8X in itself has a rather unique design for the back glass as well.

In case you missed out the launch event where SonaOne and Zizan Razak performed, you can watch it down below:

Looking at the numbers, we are truly honored (no pun intended) and thankful for the tremendous support we have gotten from our fans and customers here in Malaysia. The historic success of the Honor 8X shows that our brand is heading into the right direction, and we will definitely work harder in the future to bring more exciting products and features to the Malaysian market, for our Malaysian fans and consumers.
– George Zhao Zhiwei, Head of Honor Malaysia.

Since the Honor 8X is sold out, how can you get one today? Well, perhaps not today. Honor Malaysia said that it’ll be restocked within the week and customers who have missed the exciting promotions will have another opportunity to receive goodies with purchase on Shopee & HiHonor.com on 19 October from 9 am onwards.

Customers are encouraged to act quickly because only the first 500 customers will walk away with an Honor band 3, and additional RM50 worth of HiHonor vouchers if they buy in on HiHonor and RM50 Shopee coins on Shopee for every purchase of the honor 8X.

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Samsung users in the US can now self-repair their Galaxy devices thanks to new self-repair program

No, this is not an April Fools joke. Samsung is really stepping up its self-repair initiative for real.

As a way to expand the Samsung Care service that provides extensive coverage against multiple forms of accidental mishaps that a normal warranty wouldn’t cover, the Korean electronics giant has partnered up with iFixit, the popular and leading online repair community that you might have heard about more than you can count from a known media all about tech tips, to basically give Galaxy owners the ability to repair their device by themselves, of course, accompanied with professional tools and guides to make sure even a beginner can get it done.
But as expected, the self-repair program starts in the US and is expected to trickle down to the rest of the world with the first round of Galaxy devices eligible for the service including the Galaxy S20 and S21 series with the Galaxy Tab S7+ following suit this coming Summer. By allowing users to replace parts that are the most susceptible to physical damage, Samsung can collect these broken parts back and perform responsible recycling, resulting in a bigger impact in sustaining the environment.
For those living in the US, you can use the store locator to find the nearest Samsung Authorized Care location to enroll or acquire information about this new self-repair program. For Malaysia, it’s a coming soon TM.

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Sony launched the Xperia ZR; submerges half a meter deeper

Just in a while the Sony Xperia Z is no longer the best of Sony anymore. The new Sony Xperia ZR is set to replace the Xperia Z, with a 4.6-inch, 720p (1280×720 pixels) display which runs on a Snapdragon S4 quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz, 2GB RAM with LTE and NFC with also all things Sony.

So what makes the Xperia Z no longer the best of Sony in a smartphone? Water resistance. The Xperia ZR can now submerge as deep as 1.5 meter – that’s half a meter deeper than the Xperia Z, has a dedicated camera button with the same rear camera as the Xperia Z, capable of HDR video and pictures under its 13MP camera.
Engadget also quoted from the source that the Xperia ZR is the international version of the Japan’s unreleased A SO-O4E.
Currently there are no prices, availability or any other further information yet, but quoted that Sony will try to be prepared for summer.
Via : Engadget

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[VIDEO] Nokia 3310 – Quick Unboxing & Overview!

Here’s the Nokia 3310. It was just announced yesterday, and we all got one unit to play around with! I just thought of doing something fun right here – an unboxing video! Let’s take a look at the all new Nokia 3310 and go through some of the features to see what’s up with it.
Before we begin, here’s a quick little video on our unboxing, first look, and overview of the Nokia 3310.

Without further ado, here’s our mini review of the all new Nokia 3310.

Now, the all new Nokia 3310 is updated with more modern features and design language overall, with curved sides and rounded edges all over the place.
With the battery and back cover assembled, the Nokia 3310 weighs in at only 83 grams – which is nearly weightless compared to other smartphones in the market today.

The all new Nokia 3310 will be available in the market in the first week of June 2017 – and it will be retailing at a controlled price of RM239 only. I mean, it’s RM239 in nostalgia value – or a perfectly functioning phone for your parents or grandparents. I mean seriously – not everyone needs a smartphone.
If you’re afraid that your unit is imported, just be sure that all units of Nokia smartphones in Malaysia are distributed by AVAXX, and they have a sticker sealing up the phone’s box.
It’s gorgeous.

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Microsoft and Xiaomi enters partnership

In today’s news, it’s Microsoft and Xiaomi – two companies that are unexpectedly pairing up to bring more services forward to their customers.
A cross-license and patent transfer agreement is also in place for both companies.
Beginning in September 2016, Xiaomi Android devices, including Mi 5, Mi Max, Mi 4s, Redmi Note 3 and Redmi 3, will come pre-installed with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Skype.
Specific offerings may vary by device, market and mobile operator.
I think from the above, the most interesting of all is number 3. Patent transfer agreement is a big deal for big companies, as any lawsuits regarding IP will be of utmost importance. What’s the motive behind this? Well, both Microsoft and Xiaomi claims it’s from the past where Mi Pad was using Windows 10, and Mi Cloud service were powered using Microsoft Azure, so they both took it up a few notches for this partnership.
What do you think?

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New Viva Sales extension from Microsoft enables seamless integration of Teams and 365 with any CRM system

Microsoft has recently announced Viva Sales, a new seller experience application that integrates customer engagement data from 365 and Teams into any CRM system.
In today’s hybrid world, employees are demanding more from their employers, from the tools they utilise to the hours and places where they work, which is especially true for salespeople. Viva Sales offers sellers the tools they need to execute their jobs while providing the insights that sales leadership needs.

As sellers are working, they can tag clients in Outlook, Teams, or Office applications like Excel, and Viva Sales will capture it as a customer record automatically, layered with all relevant customer data.

By utilizing the data collected and AI, Viva Sales also provides real-time customer insights for a deeper understanding of each customer’s behavior in their purchase journey, through full history access and customer interaction materials.
It also streamlines the seller experience by surfacing the insights with the right context within tools salespeople already use, saving sellers time by providing the organization with a more complete view of the customer, and helping them to close more sales.
Refer to the link below for more information on Microsoft Viva Sales.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/sales

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Origins of the name Google and Googleplex

Ever wondered questioned the name Google? If so, look no further. The name Google originates from the name Googol, which means 10¹⁰⁰ (a one with a hundred zeroes) and Googleplex came from a Googolplex, which means 10^10¹⁰⁰
Check out the video below!

Via : Numberphile (YouTube)

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ASUS ROG Announces New Zephyrus S (GX531)

The brand new Zephyrus S (GX531) – the world’s thinnest gaming laptop powered by latest Intel Core i7-8750H CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q GPU with 144Hz display. It’s equipped with the latest Intel Core i7-8750H CPU and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q graphics. It has super-narrow bezels to accommodate a 15.6-inch display, with a 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time into a 14.2-inch chassis.
Built for more than just speed, the IPS-type AHVA panel also has excellent image quality. It covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut, ensuring richness of color, and wide viewing angles keep the picture from washing out when viewed in split screen.

It also features the proprietary Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) — a design and engineering hallmark of the Zephyrus series. When the lid of the laptop is lifted, a special vent opens underneath the chassis to let the laptop draw in more cool air. The AAS intake measures 5mm on Zephyrus S (GX531), stretching across the entire back of the body to improve airflow by 22% compared to traditional designs. Additional airflow comes in from through the keyboard, and the keyboard’s forward layout makes more room for additional cooling throughout the system.

Within the chassis, the Zephyrus S (GX531) contains five heat pipes that pull heat away from the CPU and GPU, and also the VRM circuitry. ASUS claims that this cooling system can have the components stay under 80°C since it has 5 heatpipes and 4 heatsinks and exhaust vents at the rear corners, twice as many as in the first Zephyrus.

The Zephyrus S (GX531) also has integrated RGB lighting and are customizable through ASUS Aura Sync. You can customize four independent zones illuminate the keyboard and additional LEDs create a subtle glow inside the AAS vent. Of course, you can sync it with other Aura Sync compatible peripherals and software as well.

The ROG Game Center is now renamed to Armoury Crate, which unifies ROG hardware with a single utility that makes essential functions easily accessible. System settings and Aura Sync lighting are easily adjusted on the fly, or a user can define preferences for both — with up to four profiles — that make adjustments automatically when the selected titles load. Armoury Crate comes with a companion Mobile Dashboard for Android and iOS, and more capabilities are due in future updates.
The Intel Core i7-8750H CPU in Zephyrus S is backed by fast DDR4 2666MHz memory and NVMe storage, while 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi connects to compatible wireless networks at greater-than-gigabit speeds. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C and full-size HDMI 2.0 ports support desktop monitors and big-screen TVs, allowing users to connect dual auxiliary displays. More USB ports are ready for essential gaming peripherals and ubiquitous external storage, and there’s a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port offering additional bandwidth for compatible devices.

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ASUS Perfect Warranty absorbs 80% of the repair cost; here’s the list of eligible laptops

Warranties are always a messy situation. We only utilize our warranties if something goes wrong – but we truly hope that nothing happens. Warranty policies are also kind of a headache as it involves legal paperwork and terms & conditions. To help alleviate some of those pains, ASUS is now offering something called Perfect Warranty.
The rule is simple – there is a list of laptops ranging from ASUS, VivoBook, ZenBook, and ROG laptops that are eligible for Perfect Warranty.

That list of laptops will be able to enjoy the ASUS Perfect Warranty service. It is a one-time only service durng the firstt year of the laptop’s manufacturer warranty. Within the Perfect Warratny T&C, ASUS shall bear 80% of the total repair cost for spill damage, electrical surge damage or drop and accidental breakage. Customer shall only bear the remaining 20% of the total cost and full labor fee.
To learn more about the ASUS Perfect Warranty, head over to the ASUS Malaysia website.

Series
Model Name

ZenBook Pro Duo
UX581G

ZenBook Duo
UX481F

ZenBook Pro
UX580G

ZenBook Flip
UM431D

UM462D

UX362F

ZenBook
UX331F

UX333F

UX334F

UX433F

UX434F

UX533F

UX534F

VivoBook S
K403F

S330F

S431F

S530F

S530U

S531F

VivoBook Flip
T101H

TP412F

VivoBook
A412D

A412F

A412U

A420U

A510U

A512D

A512F

A542U

ASUS Laptop
A407M

A407U

A409F

A411U

A507M

A507U

A509F

E203M

M409B

M409D

M509D

X441B

X441M

X505B

X505Z

X555Q

X570Z

ROG Mothership
GZ700G

ROG Chimera
G703G

ROG Zephyrus S
GX502G

GX502GW

GX531G

GX701G

ROG Zephyrus M
GU502G

 ROG Zephyrus G
GA502D

ROG Strix Scar/Hero III
G531G

ROG Strix Scar III
G731G

ROG Strix Scar/Hero II
GL504G

ROG Strix Scar II
GL704G

TUF Gaming
FX504G

FX505A

FX505D

FX505G

FX705G

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Review – Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro: Not As “Pro” As I Expect

Samsung first debuted their Galaxy C-series lineup of smartphones last year – but the people don’t really know about it here in Malaysia. Now, Samsung pushes forward with the brand new Galaxy C9 Pro – the latest and greatest addition into the Galaxy C-series. Just how exactly does it hold it to our tests?
Let’s find out – part by part.

Unboxing
Pretty basic Samsung box, actually. Nothing particularly special here.

Opening up the box reveals the humongous phone.

Underneath the phone are the documentations, charger, USB-C cable, and earphones. Typical stuff – except for the little microUSB to USB-C converter. This little thing right here might be tiny, but it’s definitely the most useful piece of accessory during this transition of USB standards.

At this point, I’m quite confused with lack of an included case for the phone. I mean, many smartphones that cost less expensive than the Galaxy C9 Pro has an included case in the box itself – be it a TPU case or a hard case.
Anyway, I digress. Let’s move on with the review.
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I have to say, the Galaxy C9 Pro is thin. Really thin. However, the design of it in overall… is with that Samsung signature look that we all know now.

With a huge screen at the front, it’s quite difficult to sway away from this design, actually.
Samsung maintained the power-button-on-the-right-and-volume-on-the-left positioning like usual, and have all of the other ports placed at the bottom. That includes the speaker, USB-C port, and headphone jack.

There are some interesting things to be seen at the back of the Galaxy C9 Pro, actually.
Does this look familiar?

Yeah – those three lines. They’re the new split antenna design at the top and bottom, just like what we’ve seen on the OPPO R9s here. On the Galaxy C9 Pro, I can actually physically feel these antenna lines when I graze my finger across it.

While focusing on this area, there is a little camera bump at the back now. It does make the phone raise slightly, but it doesn’t make the phone rock when placed on a flat surface. Pretty neat.
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So, this is interesting. Samsung moved all of the SIM card and microSD card slots again. This time, it’s located right beside the power button, and they’ve retained all the dedicated slots – just like what they did with the A7 (2017) that we reviewed here.
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I mean, this phone is huge – and I’m happy that Samsung is taking all of the humongous space. It can accommodate two nano SIM cards and a single microSD card slot. Nice!
As the Galaxy C9 Pro is obviously humongous, I’m also glad that Samsung didn’t skimp out on its connectivity hardware. It has Bluetooth 4.2, ANT+ support, NFC, FM radio, and even dual-band WiFi. For today’s standards, it’s as expected – although I do wish that Samsung included the IR blaster. They were the first one to put it in a smartphone, actually.

At the bottom is where all the usual ports are found – the headphone jack, USB-C, and speaker. They’re using a stereo speaker setup, as there are a bottom-firing speaker and another speaker inside the earpiece itself.
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With a 6-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display, the Galaxy C9 Pro is certainly one of the larger smartphones available in the market today. I will personally still consider a 5.5-inch smartphone to be big, but 6-inches is definitely a borderline tablet.

With its humongous size comes a big price to pay – and that’s ergonomics for me. This phone is obviously already larger than other smartphones, and the fingerprint sensor’s position isn’t helping at all. Let’s not forget about the navigation keys too.

It’s placed way too low on the phone of this size, and if you’re trying to use it with one hand even with one-handed mode turned on – I bid you good luck.
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Personally speaking, it’s a disappointment to me. The camera isn’t that much better than the Galaxy A7 (2017). Come to think of it, I think they’re actually having the exact same camera sensors? Both the A7 (2017) and C9 Pro has a 16MP camera sensor with f/1.9 lens at the front and back. They both do not have OIS too.

Image quality is very similar too, actually.
There’s really nothing much to see here – and I actually will recommend you to have a look at our Galaxy A7 (2017) review and also a comparison done with OPPO R9s for a more in-depth look at the camera. I mean – even the selfie camera is the same!

Honestly speaking, I didn’t expect to get this sub-par quality at this price. I’ll explain more about this later.
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It’s the same as the A7 (2017), actually. Also, this is where the Galaxy C9 Pro shines – its software and hardware’s marriage.

Before we dive into the hardware specs, let’s take a look at the software itself. In the Galaxy A7 (2017) review, we talked about how its multitasking features are a wet dream to doers who opens lots of apps at the same time – and that feature is still the same here on the Galaxy C9 Pro.
Taking a spin on the Galaxy C9 Pro and I felt the multitasking experience improved a lot more due to its larger screen size and 6GB of RAM. Everything is snappy – just the way everything should be, and the software experience just makes it a lot faster to work with.
And yet it weights at 184 grams.
I mention a lot regarding “work” here because the Galaxy C9 Pro is obviously meant for those who want to work on their smartphones. Otherwise, why would you get such a snappy yet large phone?
Enough about the work you do on the Galaxy C9 Pro – what about hardware that powers the smartphone itself?
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In my personal opinion, I think that the chipset chosen for the Galaxy C9 Pro is a big turnoff for me. Sporting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset with an octa-core processor, it can actually achieve a very high score in our performance benchmarks. Take a look at these.

On Epic Citadel it can score ~53FPS – and for me personally, it’s a really good score! Then onward to our next benchmark – Vellamo.

The scores here also show that its performance is something noteworthy, as it does pack a strong punch in both multicore and single-core (metal) performance. Its Chrome scores show a magnificent performance too.
But it isn’t all is rainbows and sunshine…
Throughout my usage, I found out one particular problem with the Galaxy C9 Pro – specifically, its chipset itself. Instead of using a more chipset that is made with 16nm or 14nm FinFET process like the Exynos 7880 on the Galaxy A7 (2017), Samsung chose the Snapdragon 652 for the Galaxy C9 Pro is made from a 28nm process.
I talked about how FinFET helps in battery conservation right here – and all I say is this. Since the Galaxy C9 Pro users a chipset that isn’t manufactured using FinFET process, it’ll suffer in both battery and heat issues.
Just take a look at its temperatures.

Its hottest is at 54℃ and it’s warm to the touch. The only thing that’s dissipating all the heat is the Galaxy C9 Pro’s metal body. Keep in mind that I’m testing the Galaxy C9 Pro without a phone case and screen protector. Those things will definitely make the phone go a lot hotter since there is no pathway for heat to escape.
That is certainly an issue for me, and I would prefer if Samsung used a different chipset, like the Snapdragon 625. Lower performance, but its battery life is much better.
Oh, yeah – speaking of battery life, that leads us to the next section.
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This is a doozy. Remember when I said that the Galaxy C9 Pro isn’t using an energy-efficient FinFET-manufactured chipset? That affects its battery life – and Samsung tried to compensate its inefficiency by including a 4,000mAh battery.

How much does the 4,000mAh battery help out, though? Yes, actually. The scores on PCMark’s battery life test shows about 9 hours and 50 minutes – pretty much within the margin of error of a FinFET-based smartphone. But then again, the Galaxy C9 Pro does have an obvious heat issue.
Then comes to the charger. Still the same 9V @ 1.67A charger as the Galaxy A7 (2017).

Even the little USB-C to microUSB converter is the same as the Galaxy A7 (2017).

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Here’s what I can tell you about the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro – it’s more like a spinoff from the Galaxy A7 (2017). The only difference between these two smartphones is the chipset, RAM, screen size, and battery. Oh – let’s not forget that the Galaxy C9 Pro does not have any sort certified of water-resistance, unlike the Galaxy A7 (2017). The C9 Pro just feels too out of touch with the customer’s demand.

It was first announced with a hefty recommended retail price of RM 2,299 – but you can now find the Galaxy C9 Pro at ~RM 1,888 over at Lazada right here. That also coincides with the Galaxy A7 (2017)’s price, and you really need to weigh in the pros and cons of both devices to determine which is more suitable for you.
For me personally, I’d rather get the Galaxy A7 (2017). Or maybe, get the Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7edge now. You can get RM500 off on your purchase.

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Visit vivo’s V25 series Superday Roadshow at Pavilion Bukit Jalil to enjoy promotions and free gifts

Following the recent announcement of the V25 series smartphones, vivo Malaysia is currently hosting a V25 series Superday Roadshow which lasts until 4th September 2022, at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Level 2, Orange Zone.
During the Superday Roadshow, fans will be able to experience the V25 series smartphones firsthand and also stand a chance to win prizes worth up to RM10,000 when they purchase the smartphone.

Additionally, those who preordered a V25 series smartphone will be entitled to the freebies listed below:

Free GSC Movie Ticket
V25e gift box (for purchasing V25e 8+256GB)
Leather backpack (for purchasing V25 8+256GB)

With that being said, head over to Pavilion Bukit Jalil if you’re interested in trying the new V25 series smartphones and maybe grab home some attractive gifts too!
Kindly refer to vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook page for more information on the V25 series Superday Roadshow.

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Review – Jabra Evolve2 85 wireless headphone: Fantastic but niche

Jabra’s new flagship wireless headphone is here! It is packed with the company’s latest and greatest technologies – both in terms of sound quality and also microphone, alongside with other signature Jabra features.
So, what’s the Evolve2 85 all about? And is it meant for you? Well… that’s a tough question to answer.

Design
Okay so let’s take a step back and look at the Jabra Evolve2 85 first. Its build quality is superb. It’s fairly flexible, has plenty of padding – especially the headband – and very smooth rails to adjust the size of the headphone too.

The earcups have thick foam padding, wrapped in leatherette for better noise isolation. They also rotate and fold in, so you can pack it in the included hardshell case.

Now, speaking of the included hardshell case, Jabra also included a few other accessories – like a headphone jack if you want to use it in wired mode, airplane jack so you can hook this up to your seat’s entertainment system, a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging, and also a proprietary dongle if you don’t want to use Bluetooth. More on these later.

Sound quality
So, the Jabra Evolve2 85. I want to talk about sound quality first. This headphone sounds amazingly good, honestly. My big band jazz sounds exceptionally well. All the instruments sound amazing, and honestly – I love how it sounds.

And there’s also TNC – which Jabra says it’s a combination of both active and passive noise cancellation technologies and to which I say – hot dang this is just too good to the point where I can hear my own heartbeat. Granted, I tried this in a fairly noisy environment and I didn’t hear much of anything beyond what I’m playing on my phone. It’s just insane!
But unfortunately, I’m not much of a fan of ANC technology, so I turned it off most of the time. The silence caused me to feel claustrophobic.

The Jabra Evolve2 85 also has the ability to enable Hear Through mode, which works fine. I honestly feel like I prefer to use Hear Through mode sometimes because even with just “ANC turned off” feels a little claustrophobic when I’m in my own room.
Now, the microphone – which is beautifully hidden inside the headphone, can be pulled down in a second and it sounds amazing for a headphone that is specialized for calls.

Jabra claims that they’ve built in 10 microphones (yes, 10) and powered by an advanced chipset. I mean, it clearly shows since there is no background noise at all. To hear the sample recording, watch our video at the top of this review.
Features
This is a headphone that has a bunch of features built-in. It has a proximity sensor for wear detection so it will automatically play or pause music – which can also be disabled in the Jabra+ app on Android or iOS or the Jabra Direct app on Windows or macOS.

And speaking of the apps, both of them can customize the features available on the Jabra Evolve2 85 too.
But who’s this headphone for?
But at the end of the day, who is this headphone for? The Jabra Evolve2 85 aims to be the one headphone for both work and entertainment. And yes, Jabra, you achieved both things excellently on the Evolve2 85 – which I tip my imaginary hat to. It sounds great, has lots of features, and the call quality is good as well.
It seems like a very niche product. Let me go through why. Firstly, this headphone – you can’t buy it officially from Jabra through conventional means. You’ll have to contact Jabra’s sales team for that, making this a B2B product only.

And within Jabra’s website, you can select what accessories to be bundled with. The aforementioned dongle? It can be in USB-C or USB-A header. Also, do you want the Evolve2 85’s right earcup button to be UC platforms or for Microsoft Teams specifically?
The Jabra Evolve2 85 we have comes with the Microsoft Teams button instead.
And lastly – do you want a charging stand or not? Oh, I forgot to mention about this accessory. The left earcup of the Evolve2 85 can be magnetically snapped onto this charging stand and it charges through these two pins. I mean, it’s an alternative from using the USB-C port for charging. This means I don’t have to worry about the battery life of the Evolve2 85 at all – which also lasts way too long.
The optional charging dock.
For my use case – I can listen to music and then hop into meetings and calls without taking the headphone off. That’s just fantastic.
But for companies, I don’t know – it’s just too expensive for call centers because each of the Evolve2 85 costs about RM2.5k as far as I can find. So, perhaps the perfect market for the management level in companies like IBM.

It’s a big MNC, needs to go through a lot of meetings and has a great work from home policy, and can order larger amounts of the Jabra Evolve2 85 for its management-level employees.
It does all the things it promises extremely well, but it’s a headphone that we can’t just go out and buy through conventional means.

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Here’s the preorder price for the new Samsung Galaxy S22 series in Malaysia

Samsung has officially launched the latest flagship lineup of the Galaxy S22 series across the globe and we got the pricing info for Malaysia so you can place an early order to secure a unit.

Delivering the familiar yet classy design through the base S22 and enlarged S22+ with the Note design now taking over the top tier Ultra name in the form of the S22 Ultra, all of them carries next-level photography capabilities particularly in stuff like the Nightography feature which is the dedicated night mode for taking super clear shots in low-light situations. Combined with the latest SoC and made with environmental effort, the S22 series is bound to provide the upgrade fans needed.
If you haven’t checked out our on-hand preview or need that important spec sheet, click here.
Anyway, here’s the preorder price and the associated freebies you’ll get from being an early bird in the chase.

Galaxy S22 256GB @ RM3,699

RM800 Samsung E-Voucher (For Next Purchase)
Silicone Cover with Strap
Lucky Box (1x wide strap for Silicone Cover with Strap)
Camera Filter Mount

Galaxy S22+ 256GB @ RM4,299

RM800 Samsung E-Voucher (For Next Purchase)
Silicone Cover with Strap
Lucky Box (1x wide strap for Silicone Cover with Strap)
Camera Filter Mount

Galaxy S22 Ultra 256GB @ RM5,499

RM800 Samsung E-Voucher (For Next Purchase)
Silicone Cover with Strap
Lucky Box (1x wide strap for Silicone Cover with Strap)
LAMY Safari Twin Pen

The preorder link is now up and running over at the Samsung official website.

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Snap a photo of your culinary crafting and stand a chance to win a Galaxy smartphone in the #AwesomelyYummy contest

Needless to say, the culture of food has deeply engraved into the heart and mind of us Malaysians where we take pride in promoting and defending our unique yet vast range of awesome food through social media. The #AwesomelyYummy contest will run from November 15 to 28 and all you need to do is to follow the steps below to join the fun.

1st: Follow the @SamsungMalaysia Instagram account
2nd: Take a creative picture of your food
3rd: Post it on your Instagram feed with the hashtags #GalaxyAwesome, #AwesomelyYummy, and tag @SamsungMalaysia and 2 of your friends to follow Samsung Malaysia
4th: Be sure to set your Instagram profile to public

The top 3 winners will get one of the Galaxy A smartphones just by sharing their love for food!

Grand Prize: Galaxy A31
1st Runner-Up: Galaxy A21s
2nd Runner-Up: Galaxy A11

Click here for more information with the terms and conditions available as well.

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New Redmi Buds 3 from Xiaomi debuted in Malaysia at RM139

Xiaomi has introduced the latest affordable TWS for the Redmi family which is the Redmi Buds 3.

As standard as ever, the white casing and earbuds are reportedly lighter than most other similar products at just 4.5g per piece that offering comfort for an extended period of usage. Equipped with Qualcomm’s QCC3040 chip running Bluetooth 5.2, the overall sound quality, transmission speed, signal stability, and power consumption have all been improved across the board while the 12mm drivers and dual microphone with cVc Echo Cancelling and Noise Suppression make quick work between listening to music and voice calling. For battery life, a full charge carries 5 hours of continuous listening time while the casing will hold around 4 full charges of juice. Additionally, it is also IP54 dust and water-resistant which means u may use them during sports activities too.
Pricing and Availability
Retailing at RM 139, the Redmi Buds 3 is available now through official Xiaomi stores on Lazada and Shopee, Authorised Xiaomi Stores, and other official retailers in Malaysia.

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The LG TONE Free wireless earbuds and XBOOM portable speakers is now on sales; Grab them at Shopee and Lazada

To celebrate the launch of its online Tech Stores on both Shopee and Lazada, LG Malaysia has announced discounts up to 50% for its TONE Free and XBOOM series of wireless earbuds and portable audio speakers. The offer lasts until October 10.

The TONE FREE and XBOOM series debuted last month and is developed in collaboration with the world-class audio tech brand Meridian not only for audiophiles but all kinds of consumers. The LG TONE Free serves premium audio with noise cancellation and long-lasting batteries while the XBOOM ON is the bass-handling monster perfect for any parties and jams.
Both of these products are also tuned by Meridian who are pioneers in the audio department since many decades ago. LG TONE Free HBS-FN6 also has the special UVnano technology whereby the charging case will sterilize the earbuds, killing up to 99.99% of bacteria.
The list of eligible products for the offer is as below.

Category

Model

MSRP (RM)

Promo Price (RM)

LG TONE Free

HBS-FN4

599

299

HBS-FN6

799

499

LG XBOOM Go

PL2

419

249

PL5

649

399

LG XBOOM ON

ON5

1,299

899

ON7

1,499

1,199

You can get your hands on these cool audio solutions now on the newly launched LG Tech Stores at Shopee and Lazada.

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Appreciate your papa with the Jabra Elite 85t at RM799 only for a week starting tomorrow

For a quick reminder, the upcoming Sunday is the annual Father’s Day and Jabra is here to celebrate the cause by offering one of its hot-selling items for sale.

As such, the Jabra Elite 85t will be receiving one of its biggest price tag slashes ever over at Lazada and Shopee from June 15 until 22 which is about a week that lets you enjoy the sweet, high-quality earbuds at just RM799. If your dad is an audiophile or you just simply can’t stand him blasting every content he watches at full volume, this may be the best chance to introduce him to Jabra’s premium lineups.
To slightly summarize, the Jabra Elite 85t is a pair of TWS with ANC that produces high-quality audio with its 12mm drivers, and with its compact design and comfortable fit plus undisturbed music experience, high battery capacity, and IPX4 water resistance it is well designed to be handled at both indoors and outdoors.

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PUBG Mobile gets a quacky collaboration with B.Duck; Get the limited-time item sets before March 22!

Pretty sure you have noticed this but for those who don’t know, PUBG Mobile has launched a collaboration with the iconic rubber duck mascot B.Duck that brings a pack of new updates including new gameplay mechanics, events, and attractive rewards.

Named the B.Duck World Tour, this cute little quicker appears in the 5 playable maps of the game – Erangel, Miranmar, Sanhok, Vikendi, and Livik. Players are given 8 Fuel Tokens that can be used to operate the B.Duck “ship” and take a detour and get a sightseeing experience from the sea angle. Successfully completing 1 mission on 1 map will reward players with 1 postcard alongside other rewards while clearing this task on all 5 maps will net players a final exclusive item set which is the Common Kid set, permanently. Also, the reward progression is tied to the distance B.Duck has moved so the faster it goes, the faster you get the items!

For the cosmetic gang, the Joy Treasure event will give players the chance to get B.Duck themed items such as the B.Duck set inclusive of B.Duck Helmet, B.Duck Head, B.Duck Parachute, B.Duck Backpack, and B.Duck – DP28. Otherwise, these can be obtained with 5,140 Unknown Credits.
Haven’t played this game for a long time? Log in now and get these limited-time items before they are gone, at least they are in your inventory for years to come. The event ends on March 22, by the way.
Honestly, it has been a long time for B.Duck to have some form of partnership with the game industry, especially with a game like the PUBG brand which is known on a global scale. The last time I saw one is the Tower of Saviors game 6 years ago I think?

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ASUS’s Zoom To Wanda left me Wanda-ing around the world

ASUS is going strong with their new celebration of the ZenFone Zoom – and ASUS is giving you a chance to win one for yourself.
The ZenFone Zoom is of course the world’s thinnest smartphone with 3x optical zoom with absolutely no moving lens! Also, it provides crisp details thanks to a very company arrangement of 10-element HOYA lenses. Impressive feat – and to win one yourself, you need to be in the top 20 participants on the leaderboard.

Interested winning one for yourself? Click here to start Zooming to Wanda now!

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Huawei’s Kirin 960 Summarized: What You Need To Know

Huawei has just announced their brand new Kirin 960 chipset, and we’re more than happy to summarize it. Truth to be told, this is is a significant architectural update, but it’s not really groundbreaking. Let’s split this up with a TL;DR part where the key takeaway points are what most people care about, and the more detailed part for those who are curious. At the end, there’s a list of specs that further summarizes everything.
We’ve already explained before what’s a chipset and why it’s important, and you check it out right here!

So far, the future of Huawei seems to be focusing on its dual-camera setup, while improving on the usual things. It’s good to see that there are actual hardware optimizations done towards dual-camera setups. Maybe soon, Huawei will make their own  Project Tango smartphone?

TL;DR
First off, let’s talk about what’s new. The Kirin 960 chipset is obviously Huawei’s flagship chipset, so it supports the latest and greatest hardware too. It includes:

Cortex-A73 CPU
Mali G71 GPU
UFS 2.1 storage
Vulkan graphics API
Brand new focus on dual-camera technology

Going through the entire wall of text that was sent to us by Huawei, here’s some key takeaway points regarding its raw performance:

15% less CPU power consumption
Kirin 960’s 8-core GPU will have 180% increase in graphic performance

Consumes 20% less power

Able to run VR smoothly and render 2K videos at 90FPS
UFS 2.1 storage tested to have >150% encrypted read/write speed

Thanks to Kirin 960’s brand new i6 co-processor, its power efficiency has been drastically increased while main CPUs are asleep. According to Huawei, the co-processor managed to decrease 75% power consumption when running the pedestrian dead reckoning PDR algorithm, and 40% lower power consumption when counting steps. This is a huge improvement for fitness fellows.

The more detailed part
Since the Kirion 960 is “always on” thanks to its co-processor, some low-powered tasks like precision hardware geofence, GeoIP, context awareness, and the likes can be ran in the background without taxing the battery life much. This is very useful for games like Pokemon Go, which is heavily reliant on GPS. Huawei claims that GPS power consumption is reduced by 70% with the help of  low-powered GPS functionality.
On other side note, it seems like Huawei is keeping the P9’s technology alive and afloat high in the skies. The latest Kirin 960 chipset gives a whole new focus to the dual-camera technology. It now has hybrid autofocus as it is now able to “see like human’s eyes”, thanks to its stereoscopic vision. Also, it supports color-monochrome dual-camera real-time fusion processing now. It should be a lot faster, clearer, and less noise.
As for the audio driver though, HiSilicon Kirin 960’s Hi6403 audio chip has a few key takeaway points too:

Cutting-edge active noice cancellation technology
Noise floor reduced to -117dBV
Has a lower-power mode that saves 17-33% power
Supports 32-bit/192kHz and DSD format audio

In terms of security, the Kirin 960 now even aims to revolutionize the mobile payment security industry, as it has an integrated secure element (inSE). Huawei claims that this solution is comparable to software-based security solutions and standalone security chips. Its  credibility actually comes from the China Financial National Risking Authentication (CFNRA), and China Union Pay, as they have both approved in terms of mobile payment. The Kirin 960 is the first ever chipset to be approved by leading financial institutions.

List of specs

Kirin960 Specifications

CPU
Architecture: 4 x A73 + 4 x A53 + i6 + HiSEC V100

GPU
Mali G71 MP8

Support for Vulkan 1.0

Storage
UFS 2.1

Communication
Communication specifications
DL 4CC/DL 2CC + 4 x 4 MIMO, Cat.12, peak download speed of 600

Mbps,

UL 2CC Cat.13, peak upload speed of 150 Mbps

Mode/Frequency band
Global modem: GSM/UMTS/CDMA/TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE/LTE FDD, 330 MHz to 3.8 GHz frequency bands

Dual SIM
Primary SIM + Secondary SIM: LTE + GSM, LTE + WCDMA, or more

Voice solutions
High quality Audio 2.0 (includes HD Voice+, VoLTE and VoWiFi)

ISP
1.         Color-Monochrome Dual camera technology

2.         Hybrid focusing technology

3.         PrimISP 2.0

4.         4K video stabilization

Audio
1.         Smart audio solution Hi6403

2.         ANC active noise cancelling technology, reducing noise to -117 dBV

3.         Embedded dedicated audio DSP

4.         4. 32 bit/192 kHz and DSD lossless formats

Security
Security Core
HiSEC V100

Algorithms
CRT-RSA,RSA,DES/3DES,AES

Certification
Given a security IC certificate by both the China Financial National Risking Authentication(CFNRA) and China Union Pay

Process
TSMC 16 nm FinFET Plus

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, Yoga, Tablet Launched; Starts At RM7,999

Lenovo just launched a range of products across their commercial and consumer categories, including the 3 new refreshed laptops from the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 family – the X1 Carbon, the X1 Yoga, and also the X1 Tablet.
We all know that the ThinkPad series is meant for commercial use. Office executives. They’re known to be durable and long-lasting. It even defies natural disasters and still able to be turned on after a fire. Lenovo pushed the boundary when they first announced the ThinkPad X1 family of laptops, and they’re not going to stop there.

The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon
The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon is still the world’s lightest 14-inch commercial laptop with a durable chassis. The ThinkPad X1 Yoga is the only convertible laptop with an integrated pen with global LTE-A support. Perhaps it works like Samsung’s iris scanner?
The ThinkPad X1 Tablet
The new ThinkPad X1 Tablet has an Intel 8th Gen Intel Core processor with a 13-inch HDR ready 3K display and Lenovo Pen Pro for enhanced user interaction experience. And as usual, the ThinkPad X1 Tablet also has uncompromised security with infrared camera and fingerprint reader.

Other than the ThinkPad X1 family of laptops, Lenovo also revealed the ThinkPad X, T and L Series, X280, X380 Yoga, T480, T480s, T580, L380, L380 Yoga and L480; Workstations, P52c, P520, P720; Tab 4 8-inch Plus series; Tab 4 310-inch Plus series (Android) and Yoga Book (Windows 128GB).
As for the pricing and availability, here are the details.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon is available online and at all Lenovo exclusive stores (LES) nationwide beginning 14 March 2018. Recommended Retail Price starts at RM7,999.00.
ThinkPad X1 Yoga is available online and at all LES nationwide beginning 14 March 2018. Recommended Retail Price starts at RM8,999.00.
ThinkPad X1 Tablet’s availability and pricing in Malaysia will be updated soon.

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LG G2 leaks, edge-to-edge display with squished buttons

LG certainly has quite a few devices coming up as far as we know. Nonetheless, the manufacturers of the Nexus 4 continues to innovate on its own products, hoping that Google might return to LG for another flagship device.

The LG G2 has a new leak saying that this is actually the upcoming LG Optimus G2 that is scheduled to be launched on 7 August, with the name most probably simplified to only LG G2. Source said that the phone comes with on-screen buttons instead of capacitive keys. Despite that, the buttons are also very squished; taking up minimum amount of pixels for the navigation bar.

As you can see from the humongous-sized screenshot above, the LG G2 features a full-fledged 1080p display, and source said that the bezel of the screen is also at minimal width, giving it “an impressive edge-to-edge display”. I wonder how still will fare out since LG does make great IPS display televisions too.
Another thing to note from the source is that the buttons are allegedly moved to the back of the phone – that means the power button and volume rocker are at the back, not the sides.
Until now, we only know the media event date, which is 7 August, and no other information is available yet.
Stay tuned until 7 August for full details!
Via : Android Authority

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ASUS RoG announces new line-up

Being an occasional heavy gamer myself, I find myself needing the best and most powerful hardware in its most portable form factor. ASUS came out with the perfect solution with their all new Republic of Gamers line of products.
They even prepared ASUS’s hierarchy of gaming needs.

Let’s start from the top.
ASUS RoG G751

Weighs only 2.06kg at 20.6mm thin. Has dual independent fans for efficient thermal management. Even has an option for 1080p or 4K resolution screen. In terms of display output ports, it has HDMI 1.4, and mini DisplayPort.
ASUS RoG G501

1080p (FHD) is priced at RM4,999; 4K (QFHD) is priced at RM6,399.

Best thing I like about this laptop – you can expand up to 2TB HDD and a 256GB M.2 SSD.
ASUS RoG GL552

Being a smaller form factor and a more entry-level segment of gaming laptops, the GL552 is a strong performer and stuff able to run the latest AAA games without any issues.
ASUS RoG G20
Here’s for all the gamers who prefer to have a desktop instead of a laptop.

A small and slim, quiet yet beautiful desktop tower. It has the decent hardware packed into a small body, and decorated with three separate segments of RGB lighting at the front.

I am also really amazed by how small this tower is, and know that all of these powerful hardware is packed into this little casing, it’s surely an engineering marvel.

Other RoG accessories
ASUS RoG Nomad and Shuttle backpack
ASUS GX850

Recap

Of course, the best of the best will be the G751. Go get yourself one today (and one for me too)!
Also, all of the above is available for sale today. Go and check them out!

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The ShotByMi Awards by Xiaomi returns for the 3rd time this year

For the 3rd consecutive year, Xiaomi’s ShotByMi Awards competition is back for another year of creativity and masterful photography skills. Not really into photographing? Then join in during the judging phase and choose your favorite works from the plethora of great submissions.
Get more information about the competition or join in the battle of creativity here.

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Fill up your tables with ShopeeFood orders to round up your Christmas holiday

Busy decorating your house for Christmas and forgot to prepare your meals? Fear not as Shopee is here to help you without breaking your wallet.

Starting right now until December 25 which is the Christmas big day, lots of amazing promotions for food and beverages with RM25 discounts and percentage-based vouchers are available for grabs and by using ShopeePay during checkout, enjoy all benefits all around for a celebration for you and me.
Here’s what is available during the 5 day celebration
December 20 – 23

50% off vouchers with RM0 minimum spend

December 24 – 25

99% off vouchers with RM0 minimum spend

Participating vendors include  Salad Atelier, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Bubble Bee, JuiceWorks, Old Town White Coffee, Baskin-Robbins, Juicy and much much more.
The offer is available for access through the Shopee app in your smartphone right now!

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[UPDATED] Huawei P20 & P20 Pro Prices Leaked; Pre-Order Starts 6th April

I’m sure many people have already heard of the Huawei P-series of smartphones now. Since the release of the P9 and P9 Pro a few years back, everyone jumped to the dual-camera bandwagon. Huawei has an advantage – their smartphone cameras are co-developed with Leica. The Huawei P20 and P20 Pro was announced at Paris last week, and the pre-order details for the Malaysian market has already been leaked.
Remember – there’s a roadshow for the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro happening on 6th April as well.

This screenshot was seen. It lists both the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro, alongside with its prices and pre-order dates. There’s another gift pack worth RM999 included with the pre-order purchase as well.
The listing was on Lazada, actually. Was – because it’s already been removed. All thanks to this screenshot, we know the pre-order details – sort of. The image is quite blurry and reading the texts is difficult. Also, since this is a leak, take it with a grain of salt.

The Huawei P20 that the Malaysian market will be getting has 128GB storage and 4GB RAM, with a free gift pack worth RM999. The Huawei P20 price is RM2,599.
As for the Huawei P20 Pro, it’s priced at RM3,299. Comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, and only the P20 Pro will have the triple camera setup.
According to this screenshot, pre-orders for both the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro will have the same free gift package that’s worth RM999.

Screen protector (in box)
TPU back case (in box)
Huawei iRing
Huawei bottle
Huawei travel bag
Huawei Bluetooth speaker
Xone TPU screen protector (this one doesn’t make sense)
Huawei selfie stick
Huawei Type-C cable
Huawei Supercharger Car Charger
Hotel voucher (3 days 2 nights)

Hotel accessories accommodation is ????? Philippines worth up to RM500

Again, this is a leak and anything can change between now and the official announcement. We’ll have to wait until the announcement before anything is set and stone.

[UPDATE]: The above listed pre-order gift pack is from Gstore only. Huawei themselves offer a Canon printer, a Huawei VIP card, and also a Huawei AM61 Bluetooth earphones. These 3 items are worth RM999, according to Huawei.

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NASA 3D Food Printer

Day after day we are getting closer to the dream of the “replicator” as you would see on Star Trek. NASA is now investing in the research of 3D-printed printed food. Mechanical engineer Anjan Contractor received a $125,000 grant to craft a prototype of that ‘dream machine’. This could mean that we could provide food during long space missions and could also solve food shortage and wastage. This software will be open-source.

So far, the concept is to use the basic element of food in a form of power cartridges. By mixing these elements, all kind of food can be replicated by this printer. The printer has successfully printed chocolate and they are going for the pizza next.

The printer will print that layer of dough which will be cooked in the process. Then, mixing tomato powder with water and oil for the sauce. The topping will be some kind of a protein layer. If the pizza works, then this printer could ultimately change the economy(maybe?) as lazy people will buy cartridges instead of groceries!
-Via The Verge

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CES2020: Dell shows new XPS 13 (9300)

Yeah – I love the XPS series of laptops. To start off the year with a bang, Dell announced their new XPS 13 – now comes in two different variants – either the basic version of the Developer Edition.
The XPS 13 now comes in a beautiful CNC-machined aluminium with carbon fiber or woven glass fiber for a durable, lightweight design. Dell is also claiming 100% sRGB color gamut coverage on both the 4K and FHD variant of the XPS 13.

The Dell XPS 13 also comes in two variants – the basic variant and also the Developer Edition. The Developer Edition comes preloaded with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS so you can start developing when you get your hands on the machine.

Dell also paid attention to the developer community as the XPS 13 9300 can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and up to 2TB of PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe SSD.
The new XPS 13 9300 also comes with 2 Thunderbolt ports for you to hook up a charger or a Thunderbolt dock so that you can start developing on a large display with an external keyboard and mouse, while charging the laptop with just a single cable.
The Dell XPS 13 9300 will be available at these dates with these prices:

Dell XPS 13 9300 @ USD $999.99

US/UK/FR/DE/SW: 7th January 2020
EMEA/others: February 2020

Dell XPS 13 9300 Developer Edition @ USD $1,199

US, Canada, and various European countries starting 4th Feb 2020

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vivo and ERTH needs your help to save the environment by reducing E-Waste in Malaysia

Calling out to all human beings, vivo Malaysia is partnering up with Electronic Recycling Through Heroes (ERTH) to initiate an E-waste Recycling Campaign from 8 April to 30 April.

vivo Malaysia is turning its Flagship and Concept Stores into a collection point for Malaysians to drop any unwanted e-waste for recycling. The e-wastes will then be collected by ERTH and fully recycled at a government-licensed recycling facility for a second life.
First, pick one of these collection points:

vivo Flagship Store, Pavilion KL
vivo Concept Store, Pavilion Bukit Jalil
vivo Concept Store, Central I-City
vivo Concept Store, Setia City Mall
vivo Concept Store, AEON Bukit Tinggi

Then, just follow these simple steps to recycle the e-wastes:

Gather the e-wastes from the comfort of your own homes.
Bring all e-waste items to the selected vivo Flagship and Concept Stores.
Present the e-wastes at the counter and drop them into a designated E-Waste Collection Box.
ERTH will collect the e-wastes for recycling once the box is filled.

So, please everyone, ladies and gentlemen, friends and families, help out our mother Earth.

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BenQ SW2700PT awarded best photo monitor by TIPA

BenQ has been on the market for displays for years now, and they’re hitting the market hard. TIPA, the  Technical Image Press Association, has recognized BenQ’s SW2700PT the prestigious award for best photo monitor in the market right now.
It is the award with highest honor for monitors used in terms of colour accuracy and viewing angles.

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Huawei Pay arrives to Malaysia; supports Union Pay and ICBC banks as of now

Huawei has already teased us with the arrival of the Huawei Pay feature to Malaysia since we did our hands-on experience with the newly-announced Huawei Mate 40 Pro. It was a surprise to me to learn that Huawei Pay is actually a feature that was introduced back in August 2016 in China as a part of Huawei Wallet, which is also a part of the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS).
For us Malaysians, the Huawei Pay feature is supported by both UnionPay International and ICBC (Malaysia) Berhad only. To use this feature, you can just add your UnionPay or ICBC card into Huawei Pay, and start paying using your phone via PayWave through the phone’s NFC. I mean, if you’re already using a PayWave credit or debit card, then this is the same thing – but you don’t have to dig out your wallet for that particular card.

The new Huawei Pay feature is available to all of these phones:

Huawei Mate Series
Huawei P Series
Huawei Nova Series

Huawei Mate Xs
Huawei Mate X
Huawei Mate 40 Pro
Huawei Mate 30
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 30 RS
Huawei Mate 20
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei Mate 20 X
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 20 RS
Huawei Mate 10
Huawei Mate 10 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 10
Huawei Mate 9
Huawei Mate 9 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 9

Huawei P40
Huawei P40 Pro
Huawei P40 Pro+
Huawei P30
Huawei P30 Pro
Huawei P20
Huawei P20 Pro
Huawei P10
Huawei P10 Plus

Huawei Nova 7 5G

Also, Huawei is having some rewards for you if you’re making your payments via Huawei Pay. From 12th December 2020 until 12th March 2021, all ICBC UnionPay Credit Cardholders who register their cards with Huawei Pay can enjoy up to 50% cashback for every transaction with minimum spending of RM20.
The top monthly spender will also stand a chance to receive a Huawei P40, Huawei FreeBuds 3, Huawei Watch GT 2E, or other prizes.
They’re giving out the P40, not the P40 Pro or even the newly-announced Mate 40.
By looking at the bigger picture, I think the Huawei Pay feature is quite late to the party. There are already many other payment methods available right now, and PayWave is already a common feature on bank-issued cards. Yet Huawei Pay doesn’t support that many cards at launch.

When Samsung Pay launched in February 2017, it supported many different banks right off the bat. Samsung had Maybank, CIMB, Citibank, and Standard Chartered, and Hong Leong Bank a little later. But Samsung Pay is not only for payment – because you can also use it for loyalty cards like B Infinite, Bonuslink, and Sunway Pals. Let’s not forget that when Samsung Pay launched in Malaysia, we didn’t have that many different types of e-wallets.
Credit where credit is due though, Huawei is bringing the new Huawei Pay feature to many different devices – including the mid-range Nova series.

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The Audra HomeShield provides home internet security and parental control that is both easy to use and affordable

As the issue of cyberattacks continues to scale with more gadgets connected to the Internet and people of all ages including parents and children staying indoor due to physical distancing, Audra is here to provide a solution that tackles 2 of the most concerning things in the digital era.
Long gone the times of simple virus, email worms, and trojan with today’s powerful ransomware, adware, and rootkits wrecking the lives of both consumers and businesses from stealthily exfiltrating personal data to straight-up encrypting files – cyberattacks have evolved and are not slowing down. The fact that children and youngsters are having their own devices and gadgets to access whatever they wanted indirectly worsens the overall situation as well, not to mention digital addictions and their associated physical + mental health concerns.

To help Malaysian parents deal with this kind of thing, Audra’s new HomeShield touts itself as the 1st DIY Internet Security and Parental Control solution that combines both features into one simple package. Besides providing layers of digital protection such as malware detection, adware blocking, DDoS traffic rerouting, and many more, parents are capable of setting schedules and time quotas that allows/blocks internet traffic going to a specific device used by the children to prevent addiction and promote digital detox along the way in addition to all the page and domain blocking functions to clear out all the inappropriate content. The best thing about it is the entire GUI and smart wizard guidance are easy to use to the point where non-tech savvy and more of a language-proficient parent can follow the on-screen instructions to set up everything.
Price and Where to Buy
Audra HomeShield can be obtained in 2 ways: Either from physical stores located within Mid Valley Megamall, One Utama, and Sunway Velocity or buy it via the online store at the price of RM599.

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Nothing introduces the new black edition of Ear (2) earbuds to the Malaysian market

Nothing has brought in a new black variant of its renowned Ear (2) earbuds to Malaysia; let’s check out what it has to offer.
Boasting Hi-Res Audio certification and LHDC 5.0 technology, the Ear (2) is equipped with an 11.6mm custom driver for strong bass and crisp highs, alongside a new dual chamber design for better sound quality with smoother airflow.

On top of that, the earbuds incorporate several additional features, which include Dual Connection for easy device switching, Clear Voice Technology for enhanced wind- and crowd-proof, Personalized Active Noise Cancellation, and so on.
Aesthetic-wise, the new black variant sports a new smoky and matte black finish, adding a touch of style to the audio companion for users in their everyday lives.
Pricing and Availability
Starting from 22nd July, Malaysians can purchase the new Ear (2) black earbuds in the local market at a price of RM599.

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Groupon Now Operates Under “Fave”

If you’re receiving emails from somewhere called “Fave”, don’t be afraid – as this is essentially Groupon.
Or just visit www.myfave.com.

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Samsung’s Raya 2023 promotions goes from its Galaxy smartphones to tablets alongside freebie and great deals

With the big day for fellow Muslims coming in this Saturday, Samsung Malaysia still has some ongoing promotions to help you bring home some wonderful gifts for the ayahs and maks.

So let’s go through them in a simple way. For starters, the Galaxy S23 series where you’ll get these on the house just by buying any model from the family:

FREE Galaxy Watch5 (40mm)
Get 2% Samsung Rewards Points from the purchase
Up to 30% PWP discount on Samsung Accessories, Galaxy Tablets, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds series.
Instant RM600 rebate via trade-in

On the other hand, the budget Galaxy A14 will have an additional 1-Year Extended Warranty given to all purchases made within the promotion period. The device retails at RM799.
Last but not least, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro gets a similar treatment with a free 1-Year Samsung Care+ protection plan that guards against accidental and liquid damage.

On the other hand, Galaxy tablets are going at a nice price as well with up to RM800 rebate, and on top of that, buyers will get a free 1-year Viu video streaming platform subscription as well!
The prices are post-rebate figures so what you see is what you pay.

Model
Memory Capacity
Promo Price
(RM)

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G
12GB+256GB
5,399

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra with KBD
12GB+256GB
5,099

Galaxy Tab S8 Plus 5G
8GB+256GB
4,299

Galaxy Tab S8 Plus with KBD
8GB+256GB
3,999

Galaxy Tab S8 5G
8GB+128GB
3,299

Galaxy Tab S8 with KBD
8GB+128GB
2,999

Galaxy Tab S7 FE
6GB+128GB
2,099

Galaxy Tab S7 FE
4GB+64GB
1,799

Galaxy Tab A7 Lite LTE
3GB+32GB
599

Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
4GB+64GB
599

The promotion is currently live until May 10 on Samsung’s official website.

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Huawei P40 Pro+ arrives 26th June at RM4,999

Huawei is releasing the P40 Pro+ this 26th June 2020, with the price tag of RM4,999. We first know about the existence of this phone during the March announcement of the entire P40 series.
The P40 Pro+, which is the highest-end variant within the series, is finally here. In terms of specs, the Huawei P40 Pro+ comes with:

6.58-inch OLED display with 2640×1200 pixels in resolution

90Hz refresh rate

HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G chipset
8GB RAM
512GB of internal storage

Expandable via NM card

Quadruple rear-facing cameras

Main: 50MP f/1.9 with PDAF; OIS
Telephoto: 8MP f/4.4 with PDAF and OIS; 10x optical zoom
Telephoto: 8MP f/2.4 with PDAF and OIS; 3x optical zoom
Ultra-wide: 40MP
3D TOF sensor

32MP f/2.2 selfie camera
4,200mAh battery
Android 10 with EMUI 10

Huawei Mobile Services

Huawei is also including a bunch of free gifts for the Huawei P40 Pro+, which is as seen on the Huawei’s website.

We’ve also reviewed the P40 Pro. I do like the main camera, though the camera interface is getting clunkier.

Of course, the one thing to take note here is the Huawei Mobile Services. While we have talked about using Huawei Mobile Services in our daily lives. And it’s not that bad – but your experience may vary depending on the services you use on a day to day basis.
For me personally, I’m pretty okay with it since I consider myself a power user and I know where to get my apps and how to get my apps. But if you use Grab services, you should take note of this as Grab doesn’t work.
The P40 Pro+ goes on sale together with the MatePad Pro 5G, which we have already talked about here. It’s the same thing as the MatePad Pro that we reviewed here but comes with a SIM card slot that supports 5G.

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The Samsung Galaxy A02 is a nice low-budget phone at RM399 with large battery and essential functions

Samsung has released yet another low-budget device for the entry-level market, the Samsung Galaxy A02 that focuses solely on essential function and big battery capacity for all day long usage.
Here’s the rundown of the spec list, in case you’re are wondering what’s in this budget-focused phone.

6.5-inch InfinityV IPS screen
Mediatek MT6739W chipset
3GB RAM
32GB storage, expandable up to 1TB
Dual rear-facing cameras

Main: 13MP f/1.9; AF
Macro: 2MP f/2.4

Selfie camera: 5MP f/2.0
5,000mAh battery
Headphone Jack
Black, Blue Color

Pricing and Where to Buy
Coming at the cheap price of RM399, you may grab one of these at participating Samsung Experience stores, authorized resellers, or just buy them online from the official website.
If you’re curious, we also reviewed the Galaxy A02s recently – which you can take a look here. It’s a surprisingly decent phone for its price.

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Nokia launches a plethora of smartphones and “handphones” for the month of October in Malaysia

HMD Global has launched several Nokia smartphones and “handphones” for fellow Malaysians who are seeking the tradition+modern combo for their next purchase.
I wasn’t sure what’s Nokia trying to do here as the G10, C20, and C01 Plus are really just budget phones of the budget market in which are still being reasonably priced. But the X20 is a complete mystery with that price tag. I’ll let you be the judge as you screen through the specs summary down below.

Nokia X20

6.67-inch IPS LCD Display

Middle Punch Hole Notch
1080p Resolution

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Chipset
8GB RAM
128GB Storage
Quadruple Rear Camera

Main: 64MP with PDAF
Ultra-Wide: 5MP
Macro: 2MP
Depth Sensor

32MP Selfie Camera
4,470mAh Battery

18W Fast Charge

Nordic Blue Colors

Nokia G10

6.52-inch IPS LCD Display

Waterdrop Notch
720p Resolution

MediaTek Helio G25 Chipset
4GB RAM
64GB Storage
Triple Rear Camera

Main: 13MP with AF
Macro: 2MP
Depth Sensor

8MP Selfie Camera
5,050mAh Battery
Night Colors

Nokia C20

6.52-inch IPS LCD Display

Waterdrop Notch
720p Resolution

Unisoc SC9863A Chipset
2GB RAM
32GB Storage
5MP Rear Camera
5MP Selfie Camera
3,000mAh Battery
Dark Blue Colors

Nokia C01 Plus

5.45-inch IPS LCD Display

720p Resolution

Unisoc SC9863A Chipset
2GB RAM
16GB Storage
5MP Rear Camera
5MP Selfie Camera
3,000mAh Battery
Blue Colors

Lastly, the Nokia 110 4G and 105 4G literally is the “ancient relic” handphone being in the modern format. These devices really just allow you to communicate through simple calls and SMS with a whack ton of battery life and maybe VoLTE calls in supported areas.
Price and Availability
The good news is all of these new phones are to be debuted during different times of this month with some of them already having ready stocks in the market which are also made available online at Nokia’s official Lazada and Shopee store.

Nokia X20 (Preorder until October 18, Available starting October 25) – RM1,599
Nokia G10 (Available starting end of October) – RM599
Nokia C20 (Available Now) – RM399
Nokia C01 Plus (Available Now) – RM359
Nokia 110 4G (Available Now) – RM159
Nokia 105 4G (Available Now) – RM139

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Qualcomm aptX – What Is This Obscure Feature?

Remember Qualcomm aptX? Beyerdynamic touted this feature on the Byron BT’s box, but what is Qualcomm aptX, really?
First off, it’s not developed by Qualcomm to begin with. It’s actually by Dr. Stephen Smyth who did it for his PhD research, and eventually formed a company called CSR, then acquired by Qualcomm as of 13th August 2015. For simplicity’s sake, I’ll just call it the Qualcomm aptX in this article.

To learn more about it, I of course went on over to Qualcomm’s page to learn more. That didn’t help much actually, as the website just go about and briefly explained what it is, and then listed out what it is most suitable applications. Surprisingly, aptX algorithm had been around for 25 years, but I’m very sure that a majority of us have just heard of this feature – including me.
A pair of Bluetooth scissors to cut your cord!
To take advantage of Qualcomm aptX, I’ll definitely need a compatible device first. Heading over to their Products page doesn’t help either – as it’s not updated.
That aside though, I find it rather intriguing to know that there are actually a lot of smartphones out there that supports Qualcomm aptX, but never advertised it on every single advertisement they put out – particularly the ASUS ZenFone series. The ASUS ZenFone 3 that we’ve reviewed here supports aptX actually.
What does it do?
From what I can find, the Qualcomm aptX is an algorithm made specifically for Bluetooth transmitted audio. There are 3 different variants – the general Qualcomm aptX, the aptX-HD, and aptX Low Latency.
I suppose the one we’re handling on the Beyerdynamic Byron BT is the basic Qualcomm aptX variant of the algorithm, as there is no mention of it being the Low Latency or the word “HD” anywhere.
Take note of the statement at the lower left corner.
Through out my research though, I found out that the benefits it gives is said to be significant. In case you haven’t realize already, Bluetooth headphones and earphones generally have a one-word description – they suck. That’s because CD-like quality over Bluetooth can choke the entire connection, causing the connection to have a non-continuous audio stream from the source device.
aptX however focuses to fix this through their audio codec. How well it works however, is a completely different question.
How to use it?
To know if your device will take full advantage of Qualcomm aptX or not is simple. Just pair it via Bluetooth. If it supports aptX, then it’ll have a special notification telling you that it’s paired with Qualcomm aptX. If it doesn’t display Qualcomm aptX, that means the device does not support it.
Pretty straight forward and simple, if you ask me.
The Beyerdynamic Byron BT (review here) and ASUS ZenFone 3 (review here) talks to each other via Qualcomm aptX.
Is it any different from basic Bluetooth?
Qualcomm claims that the aptX gives off a “consistent, high-quality audio over Bluetooth“. I completely agree with Qualcomm on this statement. Keep in mind – the Qualcomm aptX that I’ve tested with the Beyerdynamic Byron BT isn’t the HD version, as only the HD version will bring high-res audio capability.
The Beyerdynamic Byron BT supports Qualcomm aptX, and it’s the pair of earphones I experimented with.
I then tried the Byron BT on MP3 and FLAC format music with aptX – and there were definitely no connection dropping. And that’s the point of this technology – it’s meant to do one sole purpose of “bit rate reduction and achieved significant bit rate efficiencies while preserving audio quality“.
It should be noted that there should be some battery drainage difference between aptX and non-aptX technology. Through my test however, it seems to be insignificant
Should you care about Qualcomm aptX?
I didn’t even mention about the sheer cost to get into Qualcomm’s aptX ecosystem. You’ll need two parts – a compatible receiver, and a compatible sender. As Qualcomm’s very own website is not up to date anyway, it’s pretty difficult to find out if your smartphone supports Qualcomm aptX. It’s better if you get a compatible audio device first, then bring your audio device over and pair with the smartphone and see if the message “Qualcomm aptX” comes out or not. Have you ever imagined watching a video via Bluetooth speakers with the audio being out of sync with whatever image is showing?
Wrapping up
So, here’s the final conclusion I can make about this technology. Qualcomm aptX is an audio codec algorithm that minimizes its bitrate while preserving its audio quality. It’s not an algorithm or any technology that enhances your audio quality. If the source audio quality sucks, then even a $1,000 speaker will sound bad.
For simplicity’s sake, I shall list out everything noteworthy that we’ve talked about in this little guide.

Qualcomm aptX is an algorithm.

Does not enhance the audio quality. Your low-quality recording will still sound bad, but higher quality ones can have its quality maintained through Bluetooth transmission.
It essentially lowers bitrate while preserving audio quality.

Doesn’t strain the Bluetooth connection’s bandwidth.

Needs compatible receiver and sender.

Qualcomm aptX’s product page isn’t equipped with the latest information. Best to do your own separate research.

Presumably saves some battery.

You’ll need a compatible source and receiver for Qualcomm aptX to work. In the case that I have here, I used the ASUS ZenFone 3 and the Beyerdynamic Byron BT.

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Review – Transcend StoreJet 25H3: eHDD Shockproofed!

Transcend is well-known for their extremely rugged external hard disks. Personally speaking, I was really impressed by Transcend’s first ever military-grade shock resistant external hard disk. Now, the sequel to that series of hard disk is on the table – and that’s the StoreJet 25H3. Particularly, the TS3TSJ25H3P, the 3TB variant.
Packaging is as expected from Transcend. It’s still having that conventional packaging style albeit having a much better quality than typical cardboards.

That said, there are lots of information of the Transcend StoreJet 25H3 at the back. Take a look at them to really get a hint of what’s up.

Opening the box reveals the typical stuff – the StoreJet 25H3 itself, the USB cable, and lots of documentation. Be careful though, as the everything other than the StoreJet 25H3 will pour our from behind.

[nextpage title=”Design”]Let’s talk about its ruggedness and design first. The Transcend StoreJet 25H3 comes in two colours – one blue, and another purple.

The colour itself is a large piece of shock absorbent actually, as it’s the only that one part of the hard disk that gives off colour other than its grey.
Because of that, the entire StoreJet 25H3 feels gloomy. Other than that one large piece, it’s just grey and black all around.

This time around, Transcend even wrapped the StoreJet 25H3 all around. I think Transcend realizes that their previous design has an unprotected USB port, and now they’re not letting one bit unwrapped by the shock absorbent material.

The One Touch Backup area is the one and only part that is not covered with the shock absorbent material. I don’t expect it to be damaged through this area though.

However, it’s definitely nice to hold, and absolutely fantastic for clumsy people. More applicable to those who doesn’t really care about the well-being of their external hard disk too (me, for instance).
[nextpage title=”Performance & Features”]About the numbers, the StoreJet 25H3 is commendable in its speeds. It’s definitely a fast one too, actually. Much faster than my own WD Passport Wireless.

Features
Speaking of its features, remember that One Touch Backup button? It’s the same as the ESD400’s One Touch Backup. Works the same when paired with the Elite Data Management software by Transcend too.
3 softwares developed by Transcend for their users for free. They are Elite Data Management, RecoverRX, and StoreJet ToolBox. StoreJet ToolBox is the only one exclusive software meant for their StoreJet series of external hard disks.

Without going too deep into it – because there’s not much need for it – the StoreJet ToolBox  is a wiping tool. It wipes data with a method that it isn’t recoverable. If you’re using the StoreJet ToolBox to series format the StoreJet 25H3, then there’s no difference in using Windows’s very own formatting tool either.

The best tools right here is of course the RecoverRX and the Elite Data Management. Syncing your data backups with your external hard disk is important – else why would you even get a 3TB external hard disk?
[nextpage title=”Wrap up”]I highly recommend the StoreJet 25H3 those who need large backups and/or transfer large files often. It’s important for everyone to make backups of their files, and not just when you’re feeling like it.
With the help of Transcend’s Elite Data Management software (again, it’s free), there’s no excuse on not backing up your data consistently. It backs up for you automatically.

The StoreJet 25H3 comes in all sorts of storage options. You can choose 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, or like what I have here, the 3TB version. It comes with different prices all around, and I recommend looking at Lazada to get the best deal for your StoreJet 25H3.
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