Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab S4 & Tab A 10.5 (2018)

Here comes not just one tablet – but two tablets from Samsung. These two tablets are targeting two different markets. Galaxy Tab S4 is for the pros, whereas the Tab A 10.5 (2018) is for those who enjoy some entertainment at home or on the go.
At Samsung, we believe tablets play an increasingly important role in making lives easier and improving the mobile experience for everyone. So in an age of iterative updates, we bring you the Galaxy Tab S4 and Tab A 10.5 to take the productivity, entertainment and connectivity to the next level. We look forward to providing our customers with a sense of leisure and comfort knowing that these new additions to our ecosystem of connected devices is also packed with features to help them stay entertained.
– Mr Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics
Galaxy Tab S4
The Galaxy Tab S4 is Samsung’s premium tablet, equipped with stand-alone Samsung DeX (like Galaxy Note9) that helps users perform their absolute best wherever they go.

The Galaxy Tab S4 features a 10.5-inch, Super AMOLED display that delivers beautiful colors and crispness for both gaming and FHD videos. When it comes to audio, it has four speakers tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos sound technology.

The Galaxy Tab S4’s 7,300mAh battery can provide up to 15 hours of video playback. Additionally, with Samsung Knox, Samsung’s defense-grade mobile security platform, customers and companies can ensure critical information is protected at multiple levels of the device. IT managers can also tailor the employee interface to align with business needs.

Samsung’s S Pen comes in box with the Galaxy Tab S4 to satisfy even more productive needs where users can express their thoughts in drawings instead. They can take notes on the fly through the Screen-Off Memo feature, as well as navigate, translate and organize notes through Samsung Notes, and even send personalized texts through Samsung Live Message.

The Galaxy Tab S4 can also be attached to the Book Cover and Book Cover Keyboard which offer greater protection against shock to the device and provide a consistent look and feel for smartphones users. They are sold separately, by the way.

Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018)
While the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) – yes the name is a mouthful – is meant for the family and kids, there are some great goodies here to match as well. The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) is ideal for enjoying movies and listening to music or browsing content online.

That’s because the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) has a 10.5-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, and also four speakers are built into each corner of the tablet with support from Dolby Atmos which sounds surprisingly good.
Like any other tablets within the Galaxy Tab A series, it comes with Kids Mode as well. It is  Samsung’s child-friendly tablet interface designed to make learning and entertainment simple, safe and fun.

Samsung also implemented an Always On Daily Board feature that brings daily information to one easy-to-view home hub including a clock, calendar and weather updates as well as a digital photo library. Users can now also easily control their home environment from their family-friendly tablet with SmartThings. Imagine controlling home appliances with only the touch of a button.

Users can choose to enhance their tablet experiences with the Charging Dock POGO which can be connected to either the Galaxy Tab S4 or the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) to allow the tablet to charge while simultaneously running Daily Board.
Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 and Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) are available at all Samsung Experience Stores and authorized dealers at RM3,099 and RM1,699 respectively. Both tablets come in two color options: black and grey.

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Sony Malaysia reveals new Xperia 1 V and 10 V smartphones for RM6,399 and RM2,199

Sony Malaysia has expanded its smartphone offering through the introduction of the new Xperia 1 V and Xperia 10 V which covers both the premium and affordable section.

Let’s start with the king first- the Xperia 1 V. The photography and imaging giant’s new flagship “Exmor T for mobile” is a combination of a 24mm lens and a 2-layer Transistor Pixel stacked CMOS image sensor 1.7x larger than the previous model on top of an 85-125mm optical zoom lens that delivers professional-grade results.
The S-Cinetone feature has been streamlined for mobile usage such that cinematic images no longer require manual color grading here. One can also utilize presets like Creative Look, and real-time AF/ Eye AF/ tracking for different outcomes.

The device can have the ability to shoot at 30FPS with AF/AE tracking and record crystal clear voices through the voice priority mic. Vertical shooting and live streaming with viewer interaction are all the icing on the cake functions one can use to their advantage.
And of course, who can forget the top-notch 6.5-inch 4K 120Hz OLED display + high-grade audio system for immersive moments in games and movies – an aspect that Sony flagships continue to deliver across the years.

Let’s move over to the mid-range Xperia 10 V. This one is a lightweight champ since it focuses on delivering everything at a decent level. The 6.1-inch OLED panel with TRILUMINOS Display technology makes everything pop while the inclusion of a 3.5mm jack will make a lot of people happy and yeah, it has DSEE Ultimate and LDAC codec support too.
The slim frame and uniform bezel also make it stand out from the rest of the competition in terms of design.
The summary for both devices is as follows:

Model

Xperia 1 V

Xperia 10 V

Display

6.5-inch AMOLED (4K Resolution, Top Bezel, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR BT.2020 Support, 1B Colors)

6.1-inch AMOLED (1080p Resolution, Top Bezel, HDR, 1B Colors)

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G

RAM

12GB

8GB

Storage

256GB

128GB

Back Camera

Main: 48MP f/1.9 with Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Telephoto: 12MP f/2.3 + f/2.8 with Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3.5x – 5.2x Optical Zoom
Ultra-Wide: 12MP f/2.2 with Dual Pixel PDAF

Main: 48MP f/1.8 with PDAF, OIS
Telephoto: 8MP f/2.2 with PDAF, 2x Optical Zoom
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2

Front Camera

12MP

8MP

Battery

5,000mAh (30W Fast Charge, Wireless Charge, Reverse Wireless Charge)

5,000mAh

Price and Availability
The Sony Xperia 1 V and Xperia 10 V both have their respective launch date and price so take note of them and prepare your wallet if you’re eyeing for that impressive flagship.

Xperia 1 V @ RM6,399 (Available July 3 onwards)
Xperia 10 V @ RM2,199 (Available early August)

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OnePlus MWC 2023 Recap: New Active Cryoflux cooling concept, external liquid cooler, TWS, and a new tablet

The MWC 2023 officially closed its curtain a couple of days ago with many brands entering the scene to showcase what’s new in the mobile world with OnePlus being one of them. Let us give you a run-through of what’s been revealed.

First up is the OnePlus 11 Concept which takes the standard 11 5G retail unit and fits it with a custom cooling mechanism called the Active Cryoflux by packing it with industrial-grade ceramic piezoelectric micropumps that connect to pipelines sandwiched between an upper and lower diaphragm.
As a result, the overall temperature can go down by up to 2.1℃ and frame rates about 3 to 4 FPS during gameplay which itself might not seem impressive but this is achieved without compromising the weight, form factor, user experience, and most importantly, no external peripherals needed.
The back of the device looks quite cool as well due to the glass unibody showcasing the movement of the mesmerizing liquid running around the system.

The audio department sees the new Dynaudio co-created flagship Buds Pro 2 TWS sitting beside its smartphone companion. It touts to provide cinema-worthy sounds thanks to the MelodyBoost Dual Drivers pushing out high and low frequencies with its 11mm woofer and 6mm tweeter combo in addition to several software-based features and accessibility perks.
We do have a review of it coming soon so stay tuned for that!

After making smartphones for a decade, OnePlus finally is going to step into the tablet market with the OnePlus Pad built with a special Star Orbit metal that shines an incredible colorway and ergonomic design.
Fitted with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC and up to 12GB RAM, it can do some serious work or provide different kinds of entertainment with ease for long periods of time thanks to its large 9510mAh battery rated at about 12.4 hours of video-binging or 1-month standby time.
Credits: AndroidAuthority
Despite the Active Cryoflux we mentioned just now can chill off the smartphone without the user doing anything, if the situation arises when it is just that hot, the prototype 45W liquid cooler should do the trick thanks to its semiconductor water-cooling architecture that nukes the temperature charts by up to 20°C, making sure thermal throttling doesn’t exist in its dictionary.
Which product showcase interested you the most? Let us know down in the comments!

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Roborock offers up to 50% discount on Lazada and Shopee for 4.4 sales; Special prices just for today

Roborock Malaysia is joining the monthly sales on Lazada and Shopee by offering a plethora of robot cleaners from a variety of price points.

The offer price is only for today so there are only a couple of hours more for you to decide to get it or not! For Tuesday and Wednesday, the offer still is around but will not be as low as today, of course.

Model

Offer Price

Roborock S7 MaxV

RM 3,099

Roborock S7

RM 2,099

Roborock S7+

RM 3,799

Roborock DYAD

RM 1,799

Roborock Auto Empty Dock

RM 2,399

Roborock S6 MaxV

RM 2,299

The offer is currently live on Lazada and Shopee.

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Computex 2019: Dell Precision laptops now comes with NVIDIA Quadro

In recent announcement, NVIDIA is bringing their Quadro series of GPUs into the mobile market. That means a slew of new machines will be equipped with the Quadro GPUs – particularly for Dell Precision workstations.
Dell’s Precision series of computers have always been focused towards content creators and now you can bring it on the go with 3 new Precision Mobile Workstations.

Precision 7740 Mobile Workstation
In their highest-end variant of the new mobile workstation, the Precision 7740 can now be equipped with up to an Intel Xeon E-2286M CPU or up to an Intel Core i9-9880HK CPU, depending on your need for ECC RAM.
While on the subject of RAM, the Precision 7740 can support up to 128GB of non-ECC SDRAM, up to 128GB of ECC RAM, and up to 64GB of SuperSpeed, non-ECC RAM.
As for the GPU, you can get up to an NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 with 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM or up to an AMD Radeon Pro WC7130 with 8GB GDDR5 VRAM.
All of these hardware are jam packed into a body with a 17.3-inch display with a total of 3 variants:

17.3-inch HD+ (1366×768) non-touchscreen
17.3-inch FHD (1920×1080) IPS panel, non-touchscreen
17.3-inch 4K IGZO panel, non-touchscreen with 100% sRGB color gamut

The new Precision 7740 actually uses the XPS body but thicker to compensate for the thermals and beefier components. It will be available early June 2019 with the starting price of USD $1,409.
Precision 7540 Mobile Workstation
The next addition to the Precision series is the Precision 7540 that comes equipped with up to an Intel Xeon E-2286M or Intel Core i9-9980HK, and depending on your need for ECC memory.
It can support up to 128GB non-ECC memory or up to 128GB ECC memory, or up to 64GB of SuperSpeed non-ECC memory.
As for the GPU, the Precision 7540 is available with up to NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 with 6GB GDDR6 VRAM or AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 4GB VRAM.
There are 4 more display variants to choose from:

15.6-inch 1080p non-touch
15.6-inch 1080p IPS panel with 100% sRGB color gamut
15.6-inch 1080p Truelife IPS with touchscreen and 100% sRGB color gamut
15.6-inch 4K UHD HDR IGZO screen, non-touch with 100% Adobe color gamut

The new Precision 7540 Mobile Workstation will be available starting early July 2019 with the starting price of USD $1,149.
Precision 5540 Mobile Workstation
Here we have the Precision 5540 that can support up to an Intel Core i9-9980HK and also an Intel Xeon E-2276M CPU. It can support up to 64GB RAM, but it does not support ECC RAM at all.

It comes with up to an NVIDIA Quadro T2000 with 4GB GDDR5 VRAM or and NVIDIA Quadro T1000 with 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM to.
As for the display, there are a total of 3 options to choose from:

15.6-inch 1080p IPS panel, non-touch with 100% sRGB color gamut
15.6-inch 4K IGZO panel, touchscreen with 100% Adobe color gamut
15.6-inch 4K OLED panel, non-touch with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut

The Precision 5540 Mobile Workstation will be available starting early July 2019 with the starting price of USD $1,339.
Precision 3630 Tower Workstation
Coming into the tower workstations, the new Precision 3630 Tower Workstation can now be equipped with a multitude of CPUs, ranging from the 9th Gen Intel Core i9 and i9K, Xeon E processors, and even 8th Gen Intel Core processors.
There are a total of 4 DIMM slots on the motherboard, allowing up to 128GB of 2666MHz of either ECC or non-ECC RAM.
As for the GPU, it comes with a multitude of options too:

Mid-range 3D cards

AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100
AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 & Dual WX 5100
AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 & Dual WX 4100
NVIDIA Quadro RTX4000 for both single and dual
NVIDIA Quadro P5000 (RTX 5000 coming soon)
NVIDIA P2200 & Dual P2200
NVIDIA Quadro P2000 & Dual P2000

Entry-level 3D cards

AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 & Dual WX 3100 (WX 3200 coming soon)
AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 & Dual WX 2100
NVIDIA Quadro P1000 & Dual P1000
NVIDIA Quadro P620 & Dual P620
NVIDIA Quadro P400 & Dual P400 Professional

2D cards

Intel HD Graphics 630

Consumer Graphics

AMD Radeon RX 580

The Dell Precision 3630 Tower Workstation will be available starting mid-July with the price of USD $609.
Precision 3431 Tower Workstation
The new Precision 3431 is equipped with up to a 9th Gen Intel Core i9 or Xeon E processors and supports up to 64GB 2666MHz non-ECC or ECC memory with its 4 DIMM slots.
It also comes with a bunch of GPUs to choose from:

Entry-level 3D cards

AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100
AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100
AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 (coming soon)
AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100
NVIDIA Quadro P1000
NVIDIA Quadro P620 NVIDIA
Quadro P400

Professional 2D cards

Intel HD Graphics 630

The new Dell Precision 3431 Tower Workstation will be available starting June 2019 with the price of USD $609.
Precision 3930 Rack Workstation
The last but certainly not the least in the new addition to the Precision series if the 3930 Rack Workstation. This is the world’s most powerful 1U rack workstation with crazy specs crammed into it.
It is available with up to a 9th Gen Intel Core i9 or Xeon E-2200 CPU and supports up to 128GB 2666MHz ECC or non-EEC RAM with its dual channel UDIMM RAM slots.
For the GPU options, you have a multitude to choose from:

High end 3D cards

NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 with 16GB DDR5
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 with 24GB DDR5
NVIDIA Quadro P5000
NVIDIA Quadro P6000

Mid-range 3D cards

NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 with 8GB DDR5
NVIDIA Quadro P4000
NVIDIA Quadro P2000

Entry-level 3D cards

AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100
NVIDIA Quadro P400
NVIDIA Quadro P620 (coming soon)
NVIDIA Quardro P1000 (coming soon)

Consumer Graphics

NVIDIA GTX 1080
NVIDIA GTX 2080

As for storage options, it has two M.2 NVMe slots and 2 more 3.5-inch SATA III slots or 4x 2.5-inch SATA III slots.
The Precision 3930 Rack Workstation will be available starting mid-July with the price of USD $879.

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General Mobile, Android One Partner, Launches GM 5 Plus In Malaysia

We’ve seen many smartphones in the past from big brands like Samsung, Huawei, ASUS, Lenovo, and many more. They do offer budget-oriented devices – but General Mobile’s smartphones are specifically made with Google’s Android One standards. Take it as a “budget vanilla optimized experience”, if that makes any sense. General Mobile’s GM 5 Plus is one of the Android One smartphones.
If you don’t already know what Google’s Android One is about, then let me explain. In short, it’s like Google’s Nexus lineup of smartphones but made for entry-level users and growing markets. These smartphones are also promised to have guaranteed one OS upgrade and have the latest and technology and security measures.

General Mobile is a smartphone company from Turkey, and they’re launching the GM 5 Plus here in Malaysia. The GM 5 Plus looks awfully familiar if you know what I mean.
In terms of specs, the GM 5 Plus has a 5.5-inch 1080p IPS LTPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, Snapdragon 617 chipset with an octa-core processor, 13MP rear-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture and a 13MP selfie camera. All of these are juiced up by a 3,100mAh battery.
What’s most important about Android One smartphones is the software. As these Android One smartphones tout to be “Google-optimized smartphones”, the GM 5 Plus is running Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box.

The GM 5 Plus is available starting mid-July, and is priced at RM899.

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First trailer of Rovio’s ‘The Croods’ now up

Everyone knows Angry Birds but not many knows Rovio, its creators. The studio created the worldwide phenomenon a few years back with Angry Birds and now they’re back with a movie tie-in game for the upcoming movie by DreamWorks with the same name.

Keep in mind that this is the first ever gameplay video of the game itself, and we’re expecting it to be a simulator game – in this case it’s for a village I guess?
All we know is, March 14th is the release date, alongside with Samsung’s Unpacked 2013 event!
Via : Android Authority

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Review – Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2: This is just way too good

I got the review script done. But I eventually abandoned that script because I realized that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is not meant to be “reviewed” like any other smartphones that we had in the past.
Its specs mean that this device can obviously perform without any issues – and I don’t see a point in doing the typical benchmarks anyway. Instead, I’m going to share my user experience of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 instead.

This isn’t a review of the Galaxy Z Fold2, this is a review of how it’s like to use the Galaxy Z Fold2 for 2 weeks.
The new design
It’s gotten a lot more elegant this year with the new colors. The one we have here is in Mystic Bronze with a matte finish, while it’s also available in Mystic Black in glossy finish if you want to.

The hinge cover is also customizable… but not for us here in Malaysia, unfortunately. And speaking of the hinge, it has the CAM mechanisms and whatnot – but the most interesting touch that Samsung did here is to add brushed metal finish around the sides. It might not seem like a big deal at first, but brushed metal texture provided me extra grip when unfolding the device.
A nice touch that improves usability by a lot.
And once unfolded, the other big upgrade here is the removal of that hideous and unnecessary notch from last year’s Fold in favor is this punch hole camera. Thank you, Samsung.

Screen(s)
The inner main display is using Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen is obviously beautiful, and I can watch a lot of shows on it and still be amazed by it. That 120Hz is like icing on a cake, and the LTPO backplane with a variable refresh rate to save battery is the cherry on top.

Samsung is now also using UTG here, just like the Galaxy Z Flip from earlier this year. Like what we said in the Z Flip review, it flattens the screen and eliminates weird waves or wobbles on the flexible display, which was seen on the original Galaxy Fold from last year. The other thing that Samsung didn’t talk about is how tiny the crease is. Visually, it’s not as noticeable and I can still feel it with my fingers, just not that obvious now.

Now, I have been playing a lot of games on the Galaxy Z Fold2. Many games just scale up to the Z Fold2’s main display. Great software by Samsung, as always.
One thing I realized is that there’s a screen protector on the inner display. When my fingertip’s sweat, it will cause the screen to have some weird texture. It causes roughness when I tried to glide my finger across – which is an issue. That screen protector can be pulled out, but I absolutely discourage you from doing so.

And while we’re talking about displays, the cover display is now much larger than before – which is another obvious upgrade over the original Fold from last year. But the cover display is only using a Super AMOLED screen which is a 60Hz screen. Not a big deal.
Ergonomics
Back to the unfolded Galaxy Z Fold2. The overall shape is more or less the same as the Fold from last year, but the Z Fold2 is a little wider than before. I can still hold it with one hand and also use the side-mounted fingerprint scanner to unlock the device – which is nice. Yes, I have big hands and I’m a left-handed user.

Software & multitasking
The usability the Galaxy Z Fold2 is still as amazing as the first generation, and they’ve also doubled down on the productivity features – particularly dragging and dropping across apps
Office apps work well – Samsung’s browser also works, and screenshotting in multi-app view also works tremendously well. It’s not something that can be described via text, so I recommend you watch the video at the top of this article.
There’s also wireless DeX here, so that means we can multitask while multitasking.

Then comes Flex Mode. With supported apps, the Galaxy Z Fold2 can be used in a “tripod mode” just like the Z Flip. This one allows you to view them in 3 different configurations. YouTube is the one app that I tested and it works magnificently well – though I am worried about the main screen getting scratched – which is why they also got a screen protector for it.
My favorite feature in Flex Mode here has got to be the camera. We have said that because of how the Z Flip was made, it allows us to take photos and videos in many interesting angles because of how the phone can stand on its own. It displays the taken pictures at one side, and the live viewfinder at another. That means I can reframe my shot while referring to my previous shot. That’s just nice to have.
While we’re talking about the cameras, the Z Fold2 can take some amazing pictures – obviously. Contrasty, vivid colors with great clarity – the signature Samsung camera picture quality. Again – watch our video review to know how the camera performs.
What I think can be improved
I’m truly not a fan of the camera bump on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2. I think it’s unnecessarily huge since the Galaxy Z Fold2 is technically two phones folded in two one – and there’s a lot of two-dimensional area. I think they could’ve flattened the bump instead.

With this big of a camera bump, the Galaxy Z Fold2 is really thick.
Do I recommend the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2?
If you have the cash and you want to get a foldable device, then yea – go for it. The Galaxy Z Fold2 is an amazingly solid yet elegant foldable device when compared to last year’s industrial-looking Galaxy Fold. It fixed a lot of issues that the first one has, and also improved its usability.

The new Galaxy Z Fold2 is also cheaper too – at only RM7,999. But let me tell you why. Inside the box of the Galaxy Z Fold2, you get the charger, the cable, and also a USB-C wired earphone. No case, no Galaxy Buds like last year’s Fold.
I mean, that’s a good thing since Samsung doesn’t “force” us to buy those things alongside the Galaxy Z Fold2 and also lower the price. 🤷♂
The face of “I adore this device”
The question is now the same as before – how will Samsung improve the Fold for next year? Put an S Pen in the hinge, like the Nintendo DS? And with Samsung’s bold declaration of “farewell, flat”, what’s going to happen to the S and Note series? Will there be an affordable foldable phone like the Fold?
Only time will tell.

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ASUS’s schedule for CES 2023 has been announced and it involves displays and sustainability commitments

ASUS has announced the theme of their launch event for next month’s CES 2023 and it’ll surround the theme of seeing and witnessing innovative products.

Commencing on January 5, 2023 at 2 AM for Malaysia time, the online-only event will see the brand deliver an array of new products for all sorts of users involving displays, desktops, mini PCs, gaming-related items, business exclusive offerings, and more.
The highlight moments will see astounding OLED panels and upgraded chassis alongside technologies that are never been shown before which is why the annual CES convention is like a black magic demonstration on a yearly basis.
Those who are interested can first delve into the AR landing page by simply heading towards this link and scanning the associated QR code then simply watch what happens. Remember to bookmark the site as well since the live will be broadcasted on the same page too.

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HONOR View20 Officially Launched; Price Starts RM1,999

We’re here at Salle Pleyel, Paris to witness the gorgeous and grand global launch of HONOR’s brand new flagship, the HONOR View20. Let’s go through a few features to take note here. We have already published the full in-depth review of the HONOR View20 here.
Firstly, obviously the HONOR View20 has the tiny under-screen selfie camera that is actually found at the top left corner of the smartphone itself. This is the first ever smartphone from HONOR that has such a beautiful display. That cutout is so tiny that I can ignored it without knowing after using it for less than 5 minutes.

Secondly, is the beautiful back glass that is enhanced with nanotextures to create an aurora reflection effect. It’s gorgeous and it is available in a total of 4 different colors – the Sapphire Blue which we have for review, and also the Midnight Black. Then comes the Moschino co-designed colors which are the Phantom Blue and Phantom Red. These two Phantom colors have an even more intense aurora texture and looks absolutely fantastic.

Then comes the cameras. the HONOR View20 is the first ever to arrive to the world with the Sony IMX586 – a 48MP camera sensor for smartphones. This means that the HONOR View20 can take a lot of great pictures already – combined with the camera features in terms of software that HONOR has baked into the HONOR View20, it can take a lot of fantastic pictures. Check out our album of pictures taken with the HONOR View20 here.

The HONOR View20 also comes with a 3D TOF camera system. Combined with the Kirin 980 chipset, the HONOR View20 can provide accurate real-time 3D AR characters superimposed onto the camera in real time. Then, you can record a video while dancing with the character.

For mobile gamers, here’s a treat for you too. HONOR has a partnership with Epic Games to bring you 60FPS version of Fortnite for Android which George Zhao, the president of HONOR, has stated that Fortnite for Android is running at 59.13FPS on the View20 right now.

Also, you can get the special HONOR Guard Fortnite Outside if you play Fortnite for Android with the HONOR View20.
The HONOR View20 is available starting this 26th January 2019 at 9.30am. If you can make your way to the roadshow that is happening this Saturday and purchase the View20 right here. You can get a Magic Watch for free too! Learn more about the roadshow here.
The HONOR View20 is available in 6GB RAM + 128GB variant at only RM1,999. It comes with the Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black colors.
As for the 8GB + 256GB color variants, it is available in the Phantom Blue color variant and is priced at RM2,499.

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Samsung Q900R: 82-inches of TV in 8K is beyond words

Since the race of highest resolution display was set in motion, we’ve been seeing higher and higher resolution displays popping out everywhere. Samsung has released its new Q900R series of TVs. This series of TV has a total of 7680×4320 in resolution, or 8K.
Many of us – including me – had the initial thought of “4K content is still scarce, why go for 8K?” and Samsung has proven us wrong. There are a few core features that are integrated into the Samsung Q900R, and we saw it in action too.

AI Upscaling
Game mode
Ultra Black Elite
HDR10+

But of course, watch our video to get a grasp of the Samsung Q900R’s 82-inches of 8K magnificence. We don’t have much time for our session, so we cramped up as many things as we can during the few hours that we have.

As stated, the Q900R is an 82-inch QLED TV with 8K resolution. Besides the size, QLED is the main star of the show here. It somewhat combines the best of OLED together with conventional IPS LCD TVs that we have now and without the cons.

Firstly, the QLED here does not stand for “quantum LED” but instead means quantum dot backlight. Like any LCD display technology, the Samsung Q900R needs a few key components – the backlight, the liquid crystal layer for colors, and a couple of light diffusers along the way.
Quantum dots are like mini lasers – they get lots of energy from other sources first, then calms down by emitting those extra energies in the form of light. This is the white light that makes up the backlight for the QLED TVs. Samsung arranged these quantum dots in a full array, covering the entire display’s real estate to create a direct full array of backlight.

Since the quantum dot backlight can be charged by per pixel accuracy, if the scene is showing black colors then just don’t charge the quantum dots. It essentially becomes pure black, like what we have gotten accustomed to on OLED technologies. Since quantum dots are inorganic, they won’t deteriorate over time, unlike OLED and its famous blue pixel problem.

We also saw some demonstrations that highlight a few major upgrades on the Q900R – particularly on the lack of color banding, more vibrant colors, and sharper texts and textures on dense scenes – like grass.
The Nintendo Switch isn’t particularly the best in its graphical prowess but the Samsung Q900R can upscale it to 8K beautifully.
Samsung’s new Quantum Processor 8K is able to control everything nicely, and also able to upscale to 8K resolution nicely. Since we have a Nintendo Switch with us, we want to try how the Samsung Q900R is able to upscale a sub-1080p console experience to its 8K glory.

And we have to say, it really depends on the game. For some titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Mario Odyssey, they are able to be upscaled really beautifully to 8K resolution.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, in particular, is a special case. Since the Samsung Q900R is an 82-inch TV and the game is able to be played in 4-player split screen, everyone gets 41-inches in TV real estate and with 4K resolution each. Essentially, all players get a mini (relative) 4K TV. That is just mindblowing!

It also comes with some game modes and game assistants as well. Built into the TV’s software itself is the auto game mode. This TV has dynamic black equalizer which helps players see the dark and give the user an advantage. which automatically detects your that a gaming console is turned on. When your console is turned on, the TV will automatically switch to that display instead. This automatic detection now works for the PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, and also the Nintendo Switch.

Particularly for the Xbox One/S/X, the Samsung Q900R is actually equipped with a panel capable of 120Hz refresh rate with AMD FreeSync support. Samsung also claims that the Q900R only has 13.5ms of input lag.
Let’s not forget that the Samsung Q900R also supports HDR10+ videos. Unsurprisingly, the Galaxy S10 series of smartphones are the first smartphones in the world that can capture HDR10+ natively.

Then comes audio. Samsung has prepared the new HW-Q90R soundbar for us to have some fun with. This Q90R has a total of 17 speakers, including 4 upward-firing speakers and 2 side-firing speakers. To create the surround sound, the Q90R soundbar also comes with the Wireless Rear Speaker Kit which consists of two speakers to create a full wireless surround sound experience.
Most impressively is that the soundbar themselves are connected to the Samsung TV via WiFi, hence the wirelessness.

Honestly speaking, the audio experience during our gaming session was something that I will definitely want to experience again. I sat on a rather loose beanie bag and the bass can still make my butt vibrate. Shouldn’t the loose beanie bag absorb all of the bass vibrations already? Also, the clarity of sound from the soundbar definitely makes me feel like an orchestra is surrounding me when I was playing games.

To control everything that is going on with the Q900R TV and the Q90R soundbar is the Samsung One Remote. It only has a few buttons yet it is able to perform all the actions you need.
That experience was just way too beautiful and impossible to describe through words and videos. You’ll definitely have to experience it with your own eyes and ears to get the full experience. It’s mind-bogglingly astounding.

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ASUS ROG Updates Current Lineup With RTX20-series GPUs

For those who are seeking the ultimate power for your laptops, then this is the news for you as ASUS ROG just announced that their whole lineup of laptops now come with NVIDIA GeForce RTX20-series of GPUs. This includes the ROG Mothership, the newly announced ROG Zephyrus S GX701, ROG G703, ROG Zephyrus S GX531, ROG Strix SCAR II, and ROG Strix Hero II.
These ASUS ROG laptops are now equipped with GPUs ranging from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX2060 with 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM all the way up to RTX2080 with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

All of these ASUS ROG laptops equipped with RTX20-series GPU is capable of real-time ray-tracing and also DLSS, as we have demonstrated here. The new Turing architecture of GPU is equipped with Tensor and RT cores to perform both AI and also ray-tracing calculations to provide a much more photorealistic gaming experience in real-time.
Below are the specs for these brand new updated laptops with the new RTX20-series GPUs.

ROG G703GX

Model
ROG G703GX

Operating System
Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Pro

Processor
Intel Core i9-8950HK
Intel Core i7-8750H

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080

8GB GDDR6 VRAM

Memory
DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM (Dual-channel)

Up to 64GB

SSD
3 x M.2 NVMe PCIE 3.0 x4 256GB/512GB SSD

HDD
2.5-inch 5400 rpm 1TB SSHD

Display
17.3-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS-level panel, 144Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, G-SYNC

I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C)/Thunderbolt 3

3 x USB 3.1 Gen2

1x mDP 1.4

1 x HDMI 2.0a

1x RJ-45 Jack

1x SD card reader

1x 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack

1x 3.5mm microphone jack

1x Kensington lock

Power
280W Power Adaptor x 2

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
10/100/1000Mbps/2.5Gb Ethernet
Intel 802.11ac (2×2) Gigabit Wi-Fi

Bluetooth 5.0
*Bluetooth version may vary as the OS upgrades

Dimensions
42.5 (W) x 31.9 (D) x 4.75 ~5.1 (H) cm

Weight
4.7 kg

Zephyrus S (GX531GX)

Model
Zephyrus S (GX531GX)

Operating System
Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Pro

Processor
Intel Core i7-8750H

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

8GB GDDR6 VRAM

Memory
DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM

Up to 24 GB (8GB on board memory)

SSD
M.2 NVMe PCIE 3.0 x4 1TB SSD
M.2 NVMe PCIE 3.0 x2 512GB/1TB SSD

HDD
N/A

Display
15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS-level panel, 144Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB,  Pantone Validated

I/O Ports
1 x USB3.1 Gen2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.2 and Power Delivery

1 x USB3.1 Gen 1 Type C

1 x USB3.1 Gen2 Type A

2 x USB 2.0 Type A

1x HDMI 2.0b

1x 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack

1x Kensington Lock

Power
230W Power Adaptor
Support Type-c PD 3.0 up to 65W

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Intel 802.11ac (2×2) Gigabit Wi-Fi

Bluetooth 5.0
*Bluetooth version may vary as the OS upgrades

Dimensions
36 (W) x 26.8 (D) x 1.53~1.61 (H) cm

Weight
2.1 kg

ROG Strix SCAR II (GL704GW)

Model
ROG Strix SCAR II (GL704GW)

Operating System
Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Pro

Processor
Intel Core i7-8750H

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070

8GB GDDR6 VRAM

Memory
2666MHz SDRAM (Dual-channel)

Up to 32GB

SSD
M.2 NVMe PCIE 3.0 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD

HDD
2.5-inch 5400rpm 1TB SSHD

Display
17.3-inch Non-glare Full HD (1920×1080) IPS-level panel, 144Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB

I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C)

3 x USB3.1 Gen1 , 1 x USB3.1 Gen2

1x mDP 1.4

1 x HDMI 2.0b

1x RJ-45 Jack

1x SD card reader

1x 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack

1x Kensington lock

Power
230W Power Adaptor

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Intel 802.11ac (2×2) Gigabit Wi-Fi

Bluetooth 5.0
*Bluetooth version may vary as the OS upgrades

Dimensions
39.98 (W) x 27.35 (D) x 2.49~2.64 (H) cm

Weight
2.9kg

ROG Strix SCAR II (GL504GW)

Model
ROG Strix SCAR II (GL504GW)

Operating System
Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Pro

Processor
Intel Core i7-8750H
Intel Core i5-8300H

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070

8GB GDDR6 VRAM

Memory
2666MHz SDRAM (Dual-channel)

Up to 32GB

SSD
M.2 NVMe PCIE 3.0 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD

HDD
2.5-inch 5400rpm 1TB SSHD

Display
15.6-inch Non-glare Full HD (1920×1080) IPS-level panel, 144Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB

I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C)

2 x USB3.1 Gen1 , 1 x USB3.1 Gen2

1x mDP 1.2

1 x HDMI 2.0b

1x RJ-45 Jack

1x SD card reader

1x 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack

1x Kensington lock

Power
230W Power Adaptor

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Intel 802.11ac (2×2) Gigabit Wi-Fi

Bluetooth 5.0
*Bluetooth version may vary as the OS upgrades

Dimensions
36.1 (W) x 26.2 (D) x 2.61cm (H) cm

Weight
2.4kg

ROG Strix Hero II (GL504GV)

Model
ROG Strix Hero II (GL504GV)

Operating System
Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Pro

Processor
Intel Core i7-8750H
Intel Core i5-8300H

Graphics
 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

6GB GDDR6 VRAM (GL504GV)

Memory
2666MHz SDRAM (Dual-channel)

Up to 32GB

SSD
M.2 NVMe PCIE 3.0 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD

HDD
2.5-inch 5400rpm 1TB SSHD

Display
15.6-inch Non-glare Full HD (1920×1080) IPS-level panel, 144Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB

I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C)

2 x USB3.1 Gen1 , 1 x USB3.1 Gen2

1x mDP 1.2

1 x HDMI 2.0b

1x RJ-45 Jack

1x SD card reader

1x 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack

1x Kensington lock

Power
 230W Power Adaptor

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Intel 802.11ac (2×2) Gigabit Wi-Fi

Bluetooth 5.0
*Bluetooth version may vary as the OS upgrades

Dimensions
36.1 (W) x26.2 (D) x 2.61cm (H) cm

Weight
2.4kg

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New OPPO A76 now available in Malaysia at RM899

OPPO Malaysia has launched the new OPPO A76 smartphone over the last week which is a generic mid-range device but with quite an interesting price tag.

Sporting the brand’s Glow Design language that results in a device that is attractive in a subtle way yet durable, the A76 is set to provide long-lasting battery life and relatively large memory options at an affordable price so if you’re finding something under the RM1k budget and trust the OPPO brand enough, perhaps this is your next smartphone of choice.
Let’s go through the specs then you’ll find out the catch of why it can last for a long time:

6.56-inch IPS LCD Display

720p Resolution
Top Left Punch Hole Notch
90Hz Refresh Rate
180Hz Sampling Rate

Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Chipset
6GB RAM (With 5GB Virtual RAM feature)
128GB Storage
Dual Rear Camera

Mine: 13MP f/2.2 with PDAF
Depth Sensor

8MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh Battery

33W Fast Charge

Glowing Black, Glowing Blue Colors

Pricing
Just as the title described, the OPPO A76 is priced at just RM899 which makes it something a little bit outstanding in the budget market and you can buy it through any offline OPPO Brand Store, OPPO Official Online Store, selected authorized dealer stores, and E-commerce partners such as Shopee and Lazada starting today.

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[UPDATED] OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi, Huawei are joining forces to fight Google Play Store

My eyebrows raised when I first saw this news. It is reported by Reuters that 4 big Android smartphone brands, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Huawei, are teaming up to go against Google Play Store’s monopoly. The entity is dubbed as the Global Developer Service Alliance (GDSA).
This initiative provides developers a new avenue to market their apps in other countries. There will be an app store pre-installed into your phone when you unboxed it. The current GDSA website is providing guides for how to register an account, and how to uploading & updating apps.

Android Authority also pointed out that there are 9 countries that will be affected by the GDSA. However, upon further inspection, it seems that the brands get to choose which market will be using GDSA. For us Malaysians, only OPPO is jumping to the GDSA bandwagon.
While Reuters reported that Huawei is a part of the GDSA, we are unable to find any trace of the name “Huawei” in the GDSA website.

Competition is good
Yes, having a true alternative to the Google Play Store is definitely a good thing. Look at the PC market for games. I can get my games over at Steam, Epic Games Store, Humble Bundle, or GOG. They all have their own unique selling points.
While Steam is not perfect but still reigning supreme, the other game stores do give Steam some pressure to improve or to change.
The Google Play Store is like Steam. While it is not perfect but still reigning supreme, having competition is indeed healthy. We do have the Amazon App Store as well – which sometimes give out free apps willy-nilly.
Competition is good, but fragmentation is not
Let’s put it this way – if an app is available at the GDSA but unavailable at the Google Play Store, it will give the users a hard time. That means we need to have both to be able to enjoy the sea of apps. Looking at the situation with exclusive titles on Epic Games Store, there are many users would either skip the game entirely or wait until the exclusivity to end.
Developers will also have to limit their app visibility since it will only be available at one app store. But hey, if there is an exclusivity deal for an app developer, it is mostly sponsored.

UPDATE: Xiaomi Global has issued a statement
Within the statement, it’s pretty straightforward.
The Global Developer Service Alliance solely serves to facilitate the uploading of apps by developers to respective app stores of Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo simultaneously. There’s no competing interest between this service and Google Play Store.

So it seems like GDSA unifies the procedures of uploading apps by developers into their own app stores? I still have questions – but it seems like we need to try it for ourselves before making any further comments.

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GoPro introduces new HERO10 Black that delivers superior on-the-go video recording experience

GoPro has announced that the new HERO10 Black flagship camera is moving its way into Malaysia pretty soon.

At the heart of this new camera is the GP2 processor powering improved video algorithms such as local tone mapping (LTM) and 3D noise reduction that captures finer details and contrast even in low light while the superior 23.6MP sensor is capable of capturing video resolution up to 5.3K/60fps, 4K/120fps and 2.7K/240fps – all the power you need inside this little device that you can take it with you anywhere.
Elevating the entire user experience is the addition of the HyperSmooth 4.0 tech that automatically stabilizes and balances your footage up to a tilt limit of 45°. Other than that, you can also access your photos and videos in 3 convenient ways: Automatic Upload via GoPro Cloud, Wireless and Wired through the Quik app.
Here are some of the other core features and standard specifications that you might need.

Power Tools: HindSight, LiveBurst, Scheduled Capture, and Duration Capture
SuperPhoto + HDR
Night Lapse Video
RAW Photos
Digital Lenses Providing Ultra-Wide (SuperView), Wide, Linear, and Narrow Perspectives
Voice Control with 13 commands in 11 languages + 6 accents
3 Microphones with Advanced Wind-Noise Reduction
Stereo + RAW Audio
Custom Presets + On-Screen Shortcuts
Built-in Folding Mounting Fingers for Attaching the Camera to GoPro Mounts
Rugged + Waterproof to 33ft (10m)
Fast-Charging Compatible
Compatible with Media Mod, Display Mod, Light Mod, and Max Lens Mod (support coming in a post-launch firmware update)

Pricing and Availability
Available starting late September which is around next week, the new GoPro HERO10 Black can be acquired at the price of RM2,399 through select retailers in Malaysia.

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Grab Edifier products at low prices tomorrow exclusively on the Shopee Super Brand Day Sales

With the Shopee Super Brand Day Sales officially kicking off tomorrow, Edifier Malaysia is joining the fun by offering several items from different family of products.

From over-the-ear headphones to standalone speakers with integrated music player, there’s definitely something you can net out of this promotion. Need a pair of super-cheap wired earphones? Be sure not to miss the limited-time flash sales at 2 PM.
Here’s what Edifier is offering tomorrow.

Product

Promo Price

Edifier R1280DBs

RM399

Edifier W820NB

RM195

Edifier X2 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds

RM59

Edifier X3s True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds

RM119

Edifier X6 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds

RM79

Edifier P180 Plus

RM24.9

Edifier P205

RM9.90 (Flash sales 2pm-12pm)

Additionally, by spending at least RM100 in a single transaction and you’ll get to play the lucky wheel where the 1st prize consists of an iPhone 13 so why not try your luck?
Bookmark Edifier Malaysia’s Shopee store and be sure to buy what you need!

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Survey says Malaysians users are insecure

As stated recently about online banking phishers, a new survey showed up that showed how Malaysian users are forever unaware or just probably don’t care about security at all.

The new international survey, it shows that about 2/3 of smartphone users in Malaysia are at risk to have their personal information stolen. It is said that this mostly happens due to users blindly agreeing to the terms and conditions without even reading, which in the end affects the user’s security.
Unisys, a worldwide information technology company that provides many services, said that smartphones are the ones that keep all of our personal information – including business transactions and your identity – may be hijacked and have all of the information stolen, giving access to your bank accounts or sensitive corporate data.
Dr Amirudin Abd Wahad, the CEO of CyberSecurity, who shared the same idea also said that Malaysians are lacking in terms of education and awareness of internet security on their personal information. He also said that cybersecurity is a human factor.
As we’re all growing stronger to attach to smartphones until the extent of it storing all of our personal information is indeed scary to know that it can be stolen in a blink of an eye. Indeed, without proper education about cybersecurity, one needs to be awfully familiar with the internet and also how computer works to fully avoid evil that lurks among the web.
Source : AsiaOne News

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Brand new Stem Ecosystem by Shure is a complete package of premium audio systems built for conferencing

Shure has launched the all-new Stem Ecosystem range of audio equipment that promises the alleviate some of the major problems that existed in online conferencing around the world.
Designed to tackle the rising needs in online calls and meetings that demand absolute clear and crisp voices thanks to businesses shifting towards hybrid work environments and fewer global meetups in general, the Stem Ecosystem consists of different ranges of deployable equipment to suit a wide range of office structures.

For starters, the Stem Table is optimized for flat surfaces and tabletops thanks to the 9 microphone that performs real beamforming together with a down-firing speaker for loud and clear output while the Stem Speaker is created to expand sound more thoroughly across a room that itself is an external speaker that can be mounted in 3 separate methods.

On the other hand, Stem Wall is a vertical deployable equipped with 15 microphones combined with a full range of speakers and subwoofers that handles both the input and output at once and the Stem Ceiling is an input exclusive that hangs on the ceiling wall with its large 100-microphone array with 2 mounting profile and 3 beam options.
Completing the ecosystem is either the Stem Hub which connects all the Stem Ecosystem devices within a room for synchronization and central connection or the Stem Control – a dedicated touch control that lets you literally control every single connected Stem Ecosystem device through a single ethernet connection. Additionally, all devices can be powered through PoE so it is easy to install and lighted up without requiring additional power cables.
Availability
Currently, the Shure Stem Ecosystem is available in Singapore starting from SGD1,000 but no words how much it’ll cost in Malaysia though.

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Infographic reveals mobile growth [2013]

Back in the year 2007 when Apple first announced the iPhone, some hesitated whereas some embraced it. Whichever it was, it definitely has made a dent in the universe by changing the entire mobile phone industry and the way we use it.
Think Computers here made an infographic with the information they gathered, revealing how much we use our smartphones.The increase is definitely expected, but the growth rate is not. Have a look at it below!

Source : Think Computers

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Rumoured Xiaomi Red Rice rumoured to launch in October

You might get the first impression – China phone? Rubbish

I will now tell you though that this Chinese phone manufacturer comes with a rather familiar interface for those that migrated from Android’s rival, the Apple’s iOS.
The Xiaomi operating system – known as MIUI – is available for a wide array of devices, where they all can run Android masked under the iOS interface looks to give first time users an intuitive beginning to slowly explore the ecosystem.
From the source IT168, specs of the Xiaomi Red Rice might be as below :

Dual-core processor running at 1.2 GHz, claimed to be a Leadercore LC1810
4.7 inch 720p display (1280×720 pixels)
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage (no word whether it will support microSD)
8 megapixel main camera
2 megapixel front camera
2,000 mAh battery
MIUI v5

Certainly some mid-high-end machine here, and rumoured to even support dual SIM too. With such specs, the phone is rumoured to be selling at only $130. That’s only RM388.25!!!!!!
Well, if we extrapolate the price to include tax, shipping, profit and whatnot, it’s quite safe to say that the phone will not reach a price of RM500.
Who knows, this phone might even boost the sales of Android too since their MIUI interface is really doing well!
Via : Android Authority

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Win a Vivo V17 with Unifi Mobile #BEBAS prepaid

Unifi Mobile prepaid subscribers are in for a sweet deal as Vivo Malaysia and Unifi Mobile has announced a lucky draw event where you can become 1 of the 8 winners to own a Vivo V17.
The event starts from 22nd January until 29th February 2020 and to stand a chance to participate in this lucky draw, just simply activate the #BEBAS mobile prepaid and accumulate a minimum reload amount of RM20 during the event period. Existing users will enter the raffle automatically just by reloading the required amount.

Users are encouraged to participate in this lucky draw as it is easy to join and doesn’t cost anything aside from reloading your prepaid and you won’t know if lady luck decided to bless you for this one.
For more information, visit unifi’s website and Vivo Malaysia’s Facebook  to keep up with the details.
Vivo Malaysia is having a lot of rather unorthodox collaborators as they have another giveaway campaign with Touch ‘n Go eWallet too.
Vivo V17

The Vivo V17 comes with pretty decent mid-range hardware overall. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage. It also has a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display with 2400x 1080 pixels in resolution, with a punch hole notch at the top right corner that houses a 32MP selfie camera.
At the back of the phone, we have a total of 4 cameras – a 48MP main camera, 8MP ultra wide angle camera, 2MP macro camera, and another depth sensor. Everything is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and runs Android 9.0 out of the box.

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[UPDATE] Huawei P20 Pro Twilight Initial Sales Swarmed By Customers

You’ve heard about the Huawei P20. You know what it can do – and everyone is drooling over that beautiful Twilight color. It has a gradient from blue to purple – and that is just pure beauty. Of course, being such a magnificent beauty, Huawei is only bringing a limited amount of the Huawei P20 Pro Twilight to Malaysia. Talk about dedication on getting this phone on their hands!
Pictures speak for themselves, as there were just… way too many people in the store on that day.

 Who could resist such a beautiful phone that performs so well? Remember to check out our review of the Huawei P20 here as well!

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Acer’s new Chromebook that features large displays and latest processors will hit the market as early as this month

Acer has revealed that they are adding a total of 4 new Chromebook models totaling up to 6 SKUs with large displays to meet a range of usage across productivity, education, and entertainment.

We’ll start things off with the simple and budget Chromebook Spin 314 2-in-1 convertible featuring a special OceanGlass touchpad made entirely out of plastic wastes that contribute to the environmental sustainability effort. Featuring the latest and affordable Intel CPU, 14-inch FHD IPS touchscreen, and 10-hour battery alongside a combination of USB-C 3.2, USB-A 3.2, HDMI, and microSD ports, this device is dedicated to the students and super light task office workers.

Moving up the tier list is the Chromebook 514 taking the route of ultraportable to promote an efficient and responsive experience. Running a MediaTek Kompanio 828 processor, it is definitely more power-saving than a standard x86 CPU which lasts up to 15 hours while handling entertainment streaming or creating light content. The 14-inch display with optional touch and narrow bezel holds it well against traditional Windows laptops from the aesthetic aspect and combining decent horsepower and long-lasting battery, it is the most all-rounded device out of the four.

Continuing the same Chromebook 514 family is the Spin/Enterprise Spin version, a 14-inch convertible that packs great power as it is powered by up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and houses an FHD MIPI webcam with blue glass filter and noise-reduction technology. That’s right. This laptop is geared towards those who are doing video conferencing all day in which the 2-in-1 form factor allows users to work with the right form factor – laptop, tablet, tent, or display. The dual upward-facing speakers and dual array microphone also make short work of video calls for clear audio capture and output.

Still not enough for you? Then the Chromebook 515/Enterprise 515 that packs a 15.6-inch display alongside a great combination of computing parts of up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU with Xe Graphics, a maximum of 16GB RAM plus 512GB PCIe storage. It also has other goodies such as DTS Audio, webcam shutter, and a variety of I/O ports consisting of 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI, microSD, and of course, Intel WiFi 6. For the power users that frequent ChromeOS, be sure to look forward to this device.
International Pricing and Availability
While Malaysia won’t be getting this anytime soon, NA and EMEA countries will be seeing these new devices popping up in their local market starting this month from the following MSRP:

Chromebook Spin 314

USD499.99 (November 2021)
EUR449 (October 2021)

Chromebook 514

USD399.99 (December 2021)
EUR399 (November 2021)

Chromebook Spin 514

USD699.99 (January 2022)
EUR799 (October 2021)

Chromebook Enterprise Spin 514

USD899.99 (December 2021)
EUR1,049 (October 2021)

Chromebook 515

EUR499 (October 2021)

Chromebook Enterprise 515

USD649.99 (January 2022)
EUR799 (October 2021)

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Wiko enters the budget fighting ring with View4 Lite at RM399

Here comes a new challenger that plans to disrupt the entry-level smartphone market as Wiko announces their latest View4 Lite model which is a nerfed version of their existing View4 variant.
It’s quite surprising to see Wiko reappearing in the Malaysian market again, given that the smartphone market right now is very saturated.

Wiko View4 Lite

First off, let’s run through its specs and find out what’s inside.

6.52-inch IPS LCD with 720p resolution and waterdrop notch
MediaTek Helio A25
2GB RAM
64GB internal storage (expandable to 256GB via microSD)
Dual rear-facing cameras

Main: 13MP
Depth sensor

5MP selfie camera
4,000mAh battery
3 Colors: Deep Blue, Deep Green, Deep Gold

Just by running through the spec sheet, it is quite formidable for what it provides at this price range. With the recent availability of the Samsung Galaxy A01 at RM449 and the realme C3 at RM499 which we have already reviewed, customers now have more options when picking an entry-level smartphone, which most manufacturers have to prioritize more on functionality and user experience (UX) since low-power chips are not designed to do something really well but everything at the bare minimum.
Can Wiko beat Samsung or Realme and take over the entry-level market?
Comparing various spec numbers against the View4, it seems that Wiko is at the upper hand here. However, software optimizations, usability, bloatware, and build quality also factor into the overall opinion of smartphones. For example, some people don’t mind paying a little bit extra if they get to use Samsung’s One UI 2.0.
The Wiko View4 Lite will go on sale exclusive on Lazada starting 17 March for RM399 and the first 3 days will get an additional discount, down to RM339. What’s more, you can even get it at RM1 when their Official Lazada Store reaches a certain follower milestone which 1 unit will be offered at 3,900 followers while another 2 units at 4,500 followers.

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vivo Malaysia answers call to help the victims of recent flood through supply donation

When 2021 is already tough for some people, the flood stroke at such bad timing that vivo Malaysia has heeded the call to help victims weather through the aftermath.

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The Infinix HOT 20 series brings some hot competition and funky camera placement from RM499

Infinix Malaysia has revealed the brand new HOT 20 budget series that touts a large screen and reportedly a good main camera for the cash-strapped gang.

Trying its best to become one of the best contenders in the budget section of the smartphone pyramid tier, I can say that the most eye-catching element of the device is the back camera placement with the big lenses squeezing a small one in between.
Infinix also proved that the camera manufacturing process is mature enough to have a 50MP main lens fitted into a smartphone of this price category – a literal dream a few years back.
Anyway, this is pretty much what the device is about and you’ll probably figure it out after screening through its spec sheet. And yes, it has an even more budget edition of the HOT 20i. Dang Infinix.

Model

HOT 20

HOT 20i

Display

6.82-inch IPS LCD (720p Resolution, Middle Punch Hole Notch, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 180Hz Sampling Rate)

6.6-inch (720p Resolution, Middle Punch Hole Notch)

Chipset

MediaTek Helio G85

MediaTek Helio G22

RAM

6GB

4GB

Storage

128GB

128GB

Rear Cameras

Main: 50MP f/1.6 with PDAF
Depth Sensor

Main: 13MP f/1.8 with AF
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

Front Camera

8MP

Battery

5,000mAh (18W Fast Charge, 5W Reverse Wired)

5,000mAh (5W Reverse Wired)

Colors

Sonic Black, Legend White, Tempo Blue, Fantasy Purple

Wilderness Black, Luna Blue, Energy Green, Sunset Gold

Price and Availability
At just RM599 for the HOT 20 and RM499 for the HOT 20i, both devices are available for purchase right now despite being sold by offline shops here and there at the moment while Infinix’s own official Shopee store will give the green light on November 11.

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Capture the Best “Mirror Selfie” to Win a Trip to Korea

For those who loves to take selfies, then take a look at this contest right here. Meant for avid fans of Korea and its culture, Samsung Malaysia Electronics has announced the opportunity for you to become the next “Better Girl” and star in the popular “Get It Beauty Better Girls School” reality TV show through the “Mirror Mirror Me Selfie” contest.
We believe everyone regardless of background, age, or upbringing; has the potential to unlock the finest version of themselves. All they need is the right key, and what better way to do that than through South Korea’s number one beauty show itself? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the beauty secrets and skills from your favourite K-celebrities and experts!
– Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

There are only a few simple steps if you wish to participate in the “Get It Beauty Better Girls School” reality TV show with South Korean actor Jung Hye-In:

Capture a mirror selfie photo or video in your own unique way with any Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
Upload your photo onto Instagram with your creative caption.
Include the hashtags: #BetterGirlsMalaysia, #BetterYou, #WithGalaxy, #GalaxyFanWeeks, and tag @SamsungMalaysia.
Lastly, in your post, tag one friend that you would like to share the experience with.

50 top winners will be announced via Samsung Malaysia’s official website and social media to attend an exclusive event in Kuala Lumpur together with one friend. They will enjoy the full K-beauty experience from make-up and hair do, self-styling, to best picture shoots. Besides learning the makeup tips from the local beauty experts and influencer, they will also have a small meet-and-greet session with a mysterious but well-known South Korean star. Last but not least, three of these 50 winners will win an all-expense paid trip to South Korea, be on TV as a “Better Girl” on Get it Beauty with Jung Hye-In, and receive 4 days (3 nights) of K-beauty training from top celebrities and beauty experts of the programme.
There are also 10,000 beauty kits from prominent beauty brands to be given to the participants across the country. All you need to do now is to pick up any Samsung Galaxy smartphone today and start posing for the best mirror selfie.
Contest starts 27th September, and ends on 21st October 2018.
To understand more about Samsung’s Mirror Mirror Me Selfie contest, please visit: www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/mirror-mirror-me/

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Beware of these files that disguised themselves as “legitimate” download links of Donda by Kanya West

One of the most viral news in the music industry recently is none other than Kanya West renting a whole stadium and holed himself up to make his latest album Donda but hackers and scammers are taking the chance of spreading malware by hopping in the hype train.

Kaspersky has decided to dive into an espionage campaign of finding out whether cybercriminals took advantage of the album’s popularity and subsequently baiting people into installing malicious programs. And yes, they did found out 2 files that disguised exceptionally well:

Download-File-KanyeWestDONDA320.zip_88481.msi
Kanye West _ DONDA (Explicit) (2021) Mp3 320kbps [PMEDIA] __ – Downloader.exe

The first one is your typical “Complete a survey to reveal download link” kind of bullshit but instead of asking for your mobile number for the “SMS Bait and Switch Premium Charge”, this one convinces you to try bitcoin mining and asks you to install “programs” for free, you get the deal.
The second one is even more obfuscated as only tech-savvy users can identify the “.
So better think twice before downloading anything that could impose risk on yourself and possibly the people around you. Here’s some tip to avoid getting jebaited.

Get music sources from official platforms only (i.e Apple iTunes, Google Music, Spotify, Youtube Music, and more)
Check for file extensions before executing them
Double confirm the website’s address before keying in any sensitive information. If you have already given out your info, lockout the access by either changing password or request for account deactivation
Get antivirus software with malware detection

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Honor 8X Goes On Sale With Free Gifts & X-Traordinary Offers

The Honor 8X was just launched a few days ago and it’s one of the more special mid-range smartphone as its performance is actually quite good. It’s also the first mid-range smartphone to have a massive 91% screen-to-body ratio as well.
We also recently published our in-depth review of the Honor 8X here and we found out that the Kirin 710 chipset is surprisingly efficient yet its performance is decent as well. Combined with the 3,750mAh battery, the Honor 8X can last a day easily.

We did mention in our initial coverage of the Honor 8X launch that there are deal coming – and here we have even more details regarding the sales.
Online purchase

Those who purchase on HiHonor and Shopee will be receiving the following deals:

Promotion period
Location
Free Gifts (Each purchase of one unit)

12 Oct
(ONE DAY PROMOTION ONLY)
Hihonor
One unit of Honor Band 3, one unit of the Special Gift Box, one unit of Honor 8X Flip Cover, HiHonor voucher RM100

Shopee
One unit of Honor Band 3, one unit of the Special Gift Box, one unit of Honor 8X Flip Cover, HiHonor voucher RM100, Shopee Coin RM50

Free gifts are while stocks last.

Purchase at Honor Roadshows

If you’re around the area, drop by Honor Malaysia’s roadshows for these deals:

Promotion period
Location
Free Gifts (Each purchase of one unit)

13 – 14 Oct
MyTown Shopping Centre, Cheras
One unit of Honor Band 3, one unit of Special Gift Box, one unit of Honor 8X Flip Cover, RM50 HiHonor voucher, one unit of Honor backpack (Worth over RM500 in total)

Klang Parade, Klang

Prangin Mall, Penang

Sutera Mall, Johor Bharu

Free gifts are while stocks last.

Selected Honor Stores nationwide
If you’re purchasing it through Honor Stores, then you can also get free gifts worth up to RM266 which include an Honor Band 3 and an Honor 8X Flip Cover in selected Honor Stores nationwide. To see the list of participating stores, please visit here: http://bit.ly/8Xpromoparticipatingstorelist.
You’ll need to be quick since there’s only 20 units available per store.

But Honor Malaysia has another exciting meet-and-greet session for you too. You can meet the famous Malaysian singer-songwriter and rapper, SonaOne, and be entertained with special performance by winner of the #1millionperformance by Tik Tok, Kaile, at the MyTown roadshow.
MyTown roadshow-goers can stand a chance to win a free Honor 8X by participating in a stamp card collection challenge, where those who are keen need only drop by the roadshow booths to experience each activity. A free Honor band 3 is also up for grabs for those who register as a HiHonor and Honor Fan Club user during the roadshow.

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[Comic Fiesta 2018] Mobile Gaming and Local Developers

Looks like mobile gaming has gained full speed towards penetrating the gaming market. Back then as I remember, mobile gaming is where you play casual games such as Cut The Rope, Insaniquarium and the likes. However, in the past few years, more and more people are taking the mobile gaming platform more seriously including the hardware makers and game studios. We could clearly see the dominance at Comic Fiesta with game studios coming down such as Azure Lane.

“GameReady.gg PUBG Mobile Open” was a tournament held in Comic Fiesta last December where a gathering of amateur PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile players compete with each other in order to win from a prize pool of RM 10,000.

A total of 280 players participated during the Online Open Qualifier and the top 40 squads were the one who made their way up to the final stage at Comic Fiesta 2018.

Team GANK.FTY managed to snatch the first place with 46 kills and 700 points and brought back RM 4,500 cash prize. Team Kill With Pan grabbed RM 2,500 in second place while Teams MPX and Xenomorph squad managed to secure the third and fourth place for RM 1,500 and RM 1,000.

Comic Fiesta 2018 was visited by 60,000 visitors this year at KLCC Convention Centre.
No Straight Roads is a currently locally developed indie video game made by Metronomiks gaming studio. The game features a rhythm-based action game where its uniqueness lies on the game syncing combat with rhythm.
The game studio’s founder, Wan Hazmer, who in over the few years had frequently became a guest at Comic Fiesta feature Final Fantasy XV. Wan Hazmer was the lead game designer at Square Enix for the game who we all are familiar with his presentation on how the game has roti canai as one of the dishes available in-game.

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Samsung Announces Galaxy A7

Samsung just announced the brand new Galaxy A7 – and it’s the first ever smartphone from Samsung themselves to have a triple rear-facing camera setup. Just how great is it? Well, we’ll have to take a look at the specs.
Samsung is committed to delivering meaningful innovation to all consumers across the Galaxy family, no matter who they are or where they are in the world. That’s why we’re excited to introduce innovative new features to the A series with the Galaxy A7, a practical but powerful device that is built to help make your everyday both convenient and extraordinary.
– DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics

The triple camera setup actually consists of one main camera, one depth sensor camera, and another ultra-wide camera. The depth sensor works in tandem with the other two cameras to collect depth information so you can take better images with bokeh effect.
As for the selfie camera, you get a 24MP sensor with f/2.0 fixed focus lens.
The Galaxy A7 also has a 6-inch Super AMOLED display with Samsung’s signature Infinity Display and supports Dolby Atmos for immersive sound experience.

The Galaxy A7  has a premium glass design, a side fingerprint sensor, and smooth seamless curves. Surprisingly, the Galaxy A7 also supports
Designed to make life more convenient, the Galaxy A7 comes with Bixby, Samsung Pay and Samsung Health. I honestly like Samsung Pay a lot and I’ve been using it frequently since it is technically PayWave and I get reward points as well.

The Galaxy A7 is available in three stylish colors to suit your personal style – blue, black and gold. Here are the specs for the Galaxy A7:

6-inch Super AMOLED display with 2220×1080 resolution
8x 2.2GHz octa-core processor
Rear-facing cameras

24MP f/1.7 main camera
5MP f/2.2 depth sensor
8MP f/2.4 ultra-wide camera with 120º

4GB RAM
128GB internal storage
3,300mAh battery
Android 8.1.0 Oreo
Supports NFC and Samsung Pay

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Samsung releases Galaxy Tab A (2019) & Galaxy Tab S5e tablets

Not only that Samsung is releasing a bunch of phones in the span of just a few months, they are also releasing a bunch of new tablets. Here we have 3 new tablets from Samsung that are available for purchase starting today.
There are a total of two tablets from the Galaxy Tab A series, one of it is the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) with pretty basic specs, and then there is also another Galaxy Tab A 8.0 with S Pen. These tablets are actually pretty affordable, too.

First off, the new Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019). In less than a year after the release of the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) that we reviewed here, Samsung is back with another refresh – this time with quite a lot of changes. It has a tinier screen yet beautiful, and comes with a Samsung Exynos 7904 chipset instead. This is actually the same chipset as the Galaxy M20 (review) and the Galaxy A30 smartphones.
It is equipped with 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage, with a microSD slot available. It is also available in WiFi-only or with LTE connectivity. The prices are at RM899 and RM1,299 respectively.
Obviously, the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) is aimed towards very casual users who just want a tablet to watch videos – and hence the low price. Pretty good, compared to other tablets in the market.

Secondly is the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 with S Pen. This is actually Samsung’s tradition to have an 8-inch tablet with support of the S Pen instead of the one with a larger display. This tablet actually comes with the same specs as the Tab A 10.1 (2019) with the Exynos 7904 and 32GB of internal storage, but with 3GB RAM.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 with S Pen (2019) is technically a smaller version of the Tab A 10.1 (2019), but with S Pen support. It is priced at RM1,099.

Then comes the Galaxy Tab S5e. Considered as the flagship tablet in Samsung’s lineup, it comes with a massive 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display with Snapdragon 670 chipset, a total of 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage for the Malaysian variant.
This tablet is aimed at those who want to work with their tablets on the go as as there is a keyboard cover accessory that snaps onto the tablet itself. It does have DeX support – which we recently talked about in detail here – but does not have S Pen.
The Galaxy Tab S5e is priced at RM1,999.

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TikTok joins forces with MDEC to bring youngsters the #YoungCreators campaign

TikTok, while having their fair share of troubles in the U.S, is not stopping their job of inspiring creativity among its users, is partnering up with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to co-launch the #YoungCreators campaign.
It is part of the #SayaDigital movement to nurture young and budding content creators to learn how to leverage digital platforms as a means to upskill, empower their creativity, and ultimately, generate income. Starting off the campaign, creators have already uploaded their videos to lend support to the said campaign include the likes certified dentist Dr. Sylvia Lim, math teacher Ong Siew Ling, power dance couple Wing Keh & Keifth, and music creator DJ Mushroom.

There will be prizes worth up to RM60,000 for grabs and winners even have the chance to join the coveted creator’s incubation program by CastingAsia Creators Network, a 12-month incubation program aimed at expanding and nurturing young minds with up-to-date digital and social media knowledge. How to know if you actually got it? an in-app notification on 4 September will ring up your smart device to let you know.
To participate in this campaign, first, you must be at least 16 years old. Next, submit your original informative and educational videos using the hashtags #YoungCreators and #TikTokGuru from 22nd to 31st August. Each upload must be at least 10 seconds with themes covering any one of these topics: general knowledge, technology, health and fitness, beauty, culture and life hacks.
With the available prizes and the chance to join incubation programs to learn about professional digital content creation, why not try now? Just get started and don’t think too much. There’s no “right time” to start something. This can definitely jumpstart your experience and aid you in the future.

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Google I/O 2013

Everybody is getting excited for one of the most looked forward event, Google I/O. Every year, Google would hold a conference for developers to join in and take a look at Google’s latest products and innovation.

The heat is now on their latest product, Google Glass. The Glass acts as an accessory for android phones to interact with the real world through your glasses. Other products are also predicted to be announced such as new Nexus devices and Android 5.0. Chomebooks are also expected to be featured in the event.
The even will be held on May 15 till 17 of 2013. Regristration will open on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 7 am PDT. Ticket price will be starting from 300 USD for academic attendees and 900 USD for general attendees. Those who are attending will need to set up a Google + account and a Google Wallet account.
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Vivo V11i Fairy Pink Available Now; Stand A Chance To Win Swarovski Necklace

The Vivo V11i Fairy Pink edition just arrived in Malaysia a week ago with the price tag of RM1,299. It’s available for purchase today at Vivo Concept Stores, Vivo Store, Lazada, 11street and Shopee.
The Vivo V11i features a 6.3-inch LTPS IPS display with 2280×1080 pixels in resolution with a tiny waterdrop notch like the OPPO F9, powered by MediaTek’s Helio P60 chipset. It also has 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage.

As for the cameras, the Vivo V11i comes with a 16MP f/2.0 camera and another 5MP depth sensor. Not too bad – and considering there’s another 25MP f/2.0 selfie camera.
To juice everything up, the Vivo V11i has a 3,315mAh battery and has fast charging as well.

With the specs out of the way, Vivo is having a promotion for the V11i Fairy Pink edition too. For purchaser at Vivo Concept Store, a lucky draw for Swarovski necklace is available from 1st November to 11th November 2018.
Vivo V11i Fairy Pink edition will also be available at authorized resellers and dealers as of now.

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The ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED makes cool executives looking at cool stuffs more cool than they should

Among the plethora of new products announced at CES 2023, ASUS is not forgetting the business people as their premium class ultrabook ExpertBook B9 is finally getting the OLED panel.

Named the ExpertBook B9 OLED as it should be, this new model hosts a 16:10 QHD OLED panel compared to the last gen’s 16:9 LCD for improved color accuracy, screen estate, and overall visual fidelity of vivid colors and better contrast. Loaded with a super large touchpad that is 26.8% bigger, one can actually work through the whole day without a mouse in a practical sense.

Made out of premium magnesium-lithium, it is both durable and stealthy as usual but you’ll be surprised to hear that the manufacturing process has been improved to use 29% less material and is 75% quicker resulting in a much smaller carbon footprint.
For the internals, it can be equipped with a 13th Gen Intel Core Mobile Processor with vPro for an extended security feature set and up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM. Designed for business use, the FHD IR webcam with physical cover will serve both video conferences and Windows Hello logins with the latter having NFC plus fingerprint login support.
The audio department is handled by Harman Kardon for sound tuning and Dolby Atmos support will help in the occasional break time movies. There’s a triple array microphone to capture your voice loud and clear as well.
Availability
The ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED will be coming out this year but launch dates are unknown as of now.

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Realme held first fans gathering

Here we have the first Realme fans gathering which happened during the weekend at the Realme Image Store at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall. The gathering had an amount of fans gathered there, but that is not the full story.
Realme is a relatively young brand here in Malaysia. They are only about 3 months old in Malaysia and Realme has shown tremendous growth over these short period of time. Currently, Realme has the Realme 2 Pro, the Realme 2, and also the Realme C1 in the market and they are all very affordable.

In November 2018, Realme announced its foray in the smartphone market in Malaysia and has received tremendous support amongst the Malaysian youth for its affordable yet stylish smartphones.
We have hosted our first fans gathering to get to know more about our loyal Realme fans and to also get their feedback on our products. We will be holding more fans gatherings in the future and will continue to interact with our fans in engaging activities.
– Tiffany Teh, Brand Manager, Realme Malaysia
During the event, Realme fans also had the opportunity to participate in fun and interactive games, enabling them to take home exciting prizes such as Realme earphones and backpacks.
These backpacks were the first of Realme’s lifestyle-oriented products as they have announced their new visual identity and peripheral products, ranging from backpacks to handbags, shirts, and even office supplies.

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Leef’s Bridge USB Flash Drive Share Files Between Your Smartphone and Computer

Leef Bridge is a new breed of USB flash drive that allows us to share files between devices like laptop, PC, tablet and all other device that have standard micro USB and full- size USB connector. Without the need for cables, cloud services, Wi-Fi or data connectivity, we now can access the same memory so that we can grab and move content like photos, videos, music and documents to and from any compatible device easily.

Here are the video of the new Leef Bridge:

Despite the difference in design, we can buy the double-ended peripheral in either 16GB ($18 approximately RM55) or 32GB ($29 approximately RM89) from Amazon or Leef”s website. The pricing for the 64GB model, which is expected in stock in July, will be announced upon availability.
Via : Engadget

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Review – Huawei MatePad Pro: You’ll want the full set

The world of Android tablets is a weird one. It started with quite a lot of brands making Android tablets – and there were even Google-branded tablets. Then all of them fell off the radar, leaving only two major brands – Huawei is one of them. The new MatePad Pro is the company’s latest flagship tablet, too.
With such big shoes to fill, how does the new Huawei MatePad Pro perform in day-to-day tasks? Well, as the title suggests, you’ll want the full set to get the best experience.

The Huawei MatePad Pro itself
First, I think it’s best to get the specs out of the way. This is a flagship tablet, so expect flagship level of hardware. We won’t dive into the benchmarks because its scores are more or less similar to the Huawei P40 Pro, which we have reviewed here.

I do like the 10.8-inch display that Huawei has opted for the MatePad Pro – and especially thankful for that 16:10 aspect ratio too. That extra vertical height makes viewing documents a lot better. The punch hole notch is at the corner of the display – which I think is okay.

The colors look good and overall, no complaints about the display. It’s a good IPS LCD screen.
This display also has thin bezels all around – which leads us to our next point, ergonomics. The thin bezels are a blessing and a curse. It’s beautiful to look at and occupies a smaller footprint, but doesn’t offer any space for the user to hold the tablet. Which is why we need a case for the Huawei MatePad Pro.
          2 speakers on the left            2 more speakers on the right
The speaker system on the MatePad Pro is excellent. There are a total of 4 speakers – two on each side – and they sound better than many laptops in the market.
By the way, remember to update to EMUI 10.1 when you get the tablet. The Widevine DRM is built-in to the EMUI 10.1 firmware update package, so we can watch Netflix on this Google-less tablet.
The Smart Magnetic Keyboard Case
This entire review is typed using the Huawei MatePad Pro using the Smart Magnetic Keyboard Case. This whole keyboard case is quite nicely made. The case snaps onto the tablet via magnets – which can also be taken out rather easily. I do wish there’s a retention bracket to hold the tablet onto the case, though.

Now, the keyboard case can be propped up in two angles. Once again, the tablet snaps into place via magnets. Huawei didn’t use pogo pins for the keyboard to communicate with the tablet. Instead, Huawei opted for Bluetooth. But how does the keyboard get power? Through the power of wireless charging!

Those two little channels that the tablet snaps into are the wireless power receiver. When the keyboard is powered on, the caps lock LED lights up.
As for the keyboard, I think it’s reminiscent of a 14-inch laptop’s keyboard layout. The keys are surprisingly responsive and tactile to type on, yet it bounces up fast. It’s fun to type on despite having smaller key sizes. It’s not difficult to adapt to its size.

The M-Pencil
To complement the entire “professional tablet” set is the M-Pencil. This is an active stylus that works with and charged by the MatePad Pro. The M-Pencil snaps itself into place onto the MatePad Pro, which it will then be automatically charged by the tablet via wireless charging.
The M-Pencil is a rather simple active stylus. It has 4096 levels of pressure and it also has a rather hard tip. This means the feel of writing on the MatePad Pro’s hard glass surface is not paper-like. Theoretically, in the long term, this is better. That means the tip of the M-Pencil will not get worn out so quickly.

Still, Huawei included an extra tip for the M-Pencil which you can screw it on.
Using the Huawei MatePad Pro with its accessories
Once I got the keyboard case and the M-Pencil snapped into place, they both are paired to the MatePad Pro instantly and seamlessly. The keyboard feels good to type on though it does take some time to get used to. I was able to type at my usual speed after a short while.
The M-Pencil is a weird one. It doesn’t have any buttons so that means no gesture shortcuts or floating menu with the press of a button. I had my brother to sketch on the MatePad Pro – since we all have a lot of free time during MCO anyway – and it came out great.

For me, the M-Pencil is very handy especially when I want to draw something. Looking back at my days as an engineering student, the MatePad Pro with the M-Pencil will help me a lot.
With the MatePad Pro and the M-Pencil, I can immediately start drawing diagrams and explain how lasers work. I can whip out some simple equations, graphs, circuit designs, diagrams, or just anything in particular.
The software experience?
If I’m not wrong, this is the company’s first high-end tablet to be using Huawei Mobile Services. We’ve talked about using Huawei Mobile Services on smartphones before, but for tablets, I don’t really mind if it’s using Huawei’s or Google’s mobile services because most things can be done with the browser.
Huawei developed its own suite of apps – browser included. It works as we’d expect – but there is no support for keyboard shortcuts. I really do hope Huawei adds keyboard shortcut support into its browser app as that will smoothen out workflows.

Speaking of keyboard shortcuts, you hit the magnifying glass + backspace to go back, or magnifying glass + D key to go “home”.
Huawei also heavily advertised “desktop mode” which can be toggled via the quick settings menu. Enabling desktop mode will change the entire interface to look and feel more like Windows and macOS.

To hammer down what I said earlier – Google or Huawei Google Services doesn’t matter because many of the apps themselves are not developed for tablets. This is Android’s fault, not Huawei’s.
The Huawei AppGallery, like what we’ve said previously in the P40 Pro review, is slowly growing. But there are a few essential apps that are unavailable on the AppGallery but can be obtained via other means.
Battery life
Honestly speaking, the Kirin 990 isn’t particularly battery-efficient. That massive 7,250mAh is the MatePad Pro’s saving grace.
While I was doing work on the MatePad Pro – mostly with Spotify and Browser running – I can use it for about 2 days. Moreover, Huawei included a 20W charger so we can quick-charge the MatePad Pro.

From our test, the 20W charger takes about 2 hours to charge from 15% to 100%. That’s actually very good!
Should you buy the Huawei MatePad Pro?
In most cases, I’ll say yes. The MatePad Pro is indeed a very good alternative to a basic laptop – but that truly depends on what you use on a laptop. For me, I use the MatePad Pro like how I use my MacBook Air (2013). That’s an old laptop and it lags a lot. The Huawei MatePad Pro can do what I want it to do – so why not migrate everything to this tablet instead?

And the price. The Huawei MatePad Pro is priced at RM2,399 with no accessories included. That’s okay since this tablet is sporting flagship hardware inside. I highly recommend getting the keyboard since it is an integral part of the tablet’s user experience.
For students, I recommend getting the M-Pencil too. I can’t describe exactly how I feel, but I wish I had the Huawei MatePad Pro and its accessories when I was in university.
By the way, from 29th April to 7th June 2020, you can get the Huawei MatePad Pro, the Smart Magnetic Keyboard case, and also the M-Pencil for the price of RM2,898 as a part of a bundle deal that they’re doing.

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Leica-collaborated Xiaomi 13 series smartphone launched in Malaysia with preorders starting from RM3,499

The Xiaomi 13 series smartphone has finally landed in Malaysia and the Leica-equipped devices will be hitting the store soon.

Let’s start with the base model Xiaomi 13. The brand basically makes it as the value buy between the versions as one can easily access the Leica optical and imaging technology without overspending beyond what a casual user needs.
The casual here is in the context of the people who just need to take some great photos as memories since the SoC is the top-notch Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that outputs enormous performance without getting too hot for the fingertips. Coupled with a true DC-dimming AMOLED screen, you have one device that can satisfy mobile gaming without the “gaming smartphone” quirk.
We also had a chance to review the base model early so you can check it out below.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has a bigger screen and packs the big ol’ 1-inch main camera lens to fulfill a wide variety of needs that meets the requirements of professional photography settings.
The support of 10-bit RAW image output which can be used by software like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom also cemented the Pro variant as the sensible choice of a DLSR replacement if you don’t own one just yet because the smartphone can do just as a good job, apparently. In short, if you take and edit pictures for a living, this is for you.
Price and Availability
The Xiaomi 13 series is available for preorders starting today and depending on how fast you act, you’ll get different things on different platforms so here’s the price for them. Don’t miss out on the TV if you’re finding one at the moment.
Oh yeah, there’s the limited edition package for the 13 Pro for the full digital companion set of smartwatch+TWS+powerbank trio which will take away 6 grand off your bank account but at SRP, it is close to 7 grand and a half so yeah, go baller if you can.

Model

Price

E-commerce Pre-order Deals (Feb 27 – Mar 7)

Xiaomi Store Pre-order Deals (Feb 27 – Mar 7)

Open sales Deals (Mar 8 onwards)

Xiaomi 13 (12GB+256GB)

RM3,499

RM699 off e-voucher
Lazada | Shopee

FREE Xiaomi TV P1 43” (worth RM 1,799)

FREE Redmi Buds 4 (worth RM 239)

Xiaomi 13 Pro (12GB+256GB)

RM 4,599

RM799 off e-voucher
Lazada | Shopee

FREE Xiaomi TV A2 58” (worth RM 2,799)

FREE Redmi Buds 4 (worth RM 239)

Xiaomi 13 Pro Limited Edition Package

RM 5,999

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Includes Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro + Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro + Xiaomi 33W PowerBank 10,000mAh Pocket Edition Pro (Total item value at RM7,469)

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