Android Game Review – The Sandbox

If you’re someone who is born in the 90’s you probably have heard and played the game Alchemy before, where you are given the very basic elements and you’ll have to mix and match all sorts of different compounds, materials, weather and life. Improved modern variant of the game is Doodle God and Doodle Devil.
The Sandbox is a game with pixel art and also understandable as pixel art is the only way to be intuitive in such games. You’ll see why in this review.

You meet a rather biased menu with every button placed on the right side. From top to bottom, left to right, we start off with the blue flame button which is actually your Mana, a currency in the game to buy “shortcuts” to create whatever that you discovered. Free Mod and Gallery is locked until the Campaign mode is progressed further. The trophy shows the achievements menu, the gear for settings, the book for an index of tools and everything discovered.
In the campaign, there are a lot of spinoffs from the original story, but each are only available after in-app purchase. A little expensive to purchase each and every spinoff too!

Starting off with the Initial Story mode, a very simply and progressive tutorial teaches you basic controls and the usage of each buttons on the top bar.

From left to right, you get a Items menu where all things created or discovered is shown there, alongside with technology, living organisms, elements, compounds and materials. A brush to select your tools to either “paint” your selected item or to choose other tools to do other things. An eraser is of course to erase one particular pixel.
Then the magnifying glass is to zoom, the complicated one is to toggle weather, temperature, sun, wind and light. The Earth icon is to save, reset or load any progress. The icon with Day on it is to see your progress of the campaign, showing you objectives and hints, which are purchasable by Mana. The blue flame which is your Mana, is shown again here.
I do enjoy the little jokes/puns they put into the dialogues and also the item descriptions, it certainly did make me chuckle as if something just hit me.

This game will certainly be hot as flaming lava if controls, zooming and panning are a little more polished and refined. The soundtrack is a little off, since it’s literally an 8 bit electro mix soundtrack. Graphics… I can’t give any comments as the 8 bit Minecraft styles work the best for such a game, especially to separate each block from another.
The only complaint I have is that the game, as it only has one major flaw that spoils everything else, including the experience. The time when you start creating small stuff. The zooming is certainly too big, the panning is unresponsive and I always randomly put stuff all around the place when I used my two fingers to pan.
The verdict?
Rating for The Sandbox : 6/10
Certainly lives up to its title, but the controls are a little bit messy. Too many in-app purchase, just enough to turn the players’ mood off. A direct interactive remake of the original game Alchemy.
Oh, the main campaign and story mode is free too! Get it now on the Google Play Store!

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BIOSTAR AM2 “Gaming Mouse” Announced

Day by day, more and more companies are focusing towards the gaming-centric industry. Be it accessories, peripherals, or hardware, they’re only going to be more of such products. BIOSTAR isn’t sitting around too – as they debut their brand new BIOSTAR AM2 gaming mouse.
First of all, it’s an optical gaming mouse with the Avago 5050 sensor, and has 2400DPI. It is a 100% symmetrical design, so it’s definitely ambidextrous. On the downside however, that means there’re no side buttons at all. However, the funny thing here is that the BIOSTAR AM2 has pretty weird selling points.

For example, it has an on-the-fly DPI switch with 4 steps, ranging from 800, 1200, 1600, and 2400DPI. That’s great – and it BIOSTAR says it uses the HUANO switches which lasts up to 10 million clicks.
Seems unimpressive? That’s because  BIOSTAR isn’t trying to impress anyone. They’re selling the  AM2 for only $9.99 USD – which is about RM41.32. The idea itself does surprise me though – does this mean a whole new entry-level of gaming mice are rising?

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The HUAWEI Nova 9 carries a rear camera module rivaling the flagship P50 launches in Malaysia at RM1,999

HUAWEI Malaysia has officially announced the latest Nova series smartphone being the Nova 9 that packs a premium camera and display at a relatively affordable price.

The Nova 9 is in a pretty niche spot as it is geared towards people that wants to take photos and videos regularly without blowing several thousand towards the very best of flagship devices so essentially it is lowering the entry barrier to a high-quality photography experience. The high refresh rate and 1B colors-capable display is also a nice touch to the entirety of the device while keeping other things simple but unfortunately, it still doesn’t have Google Mobile Services (GMS) so if that ticks you off, you may skip this thing directly.
Anyway, here’s the specs summary in case you’re interested.

6.57-inch OLED Display

1080p Resolution
Middle Punch Hole Notch
120Hz Refresh Rate
1B Colors
HDR10 Support

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 5G Chipset
8GB RAM
256GB Storage
Quadruple Rear Cameras

Main: 50MP f/1.9 with PDAF
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensors

32MP Selfie Camera
4300mAh Battery

66W Fast Charge
Reverse Charge

Starry Blue, Black Colors

Launch Price and Early Bird Promotion
The HUAWEI Nova 9 is currently hosting preorders on Lazada, Shopee, and HUAWEI online store up until November 19 for the price of RM1,999 in which the device will be launching on the same day. Early birds that snag the preorder bonus will be rewarded with a FreeBuds Pro TWS and gifts related to HWS and the following bonuses depending on whether you’re a newcomer or oldie to the HUAWEI ecosystem:

New users

50GB Cloud Storage (1-Month)
HUAWEI Video+ Unlimited Pass (1-Month)
HUAWEI Music Premium (3-Months)
HUAWEI Book credits
HUAWEI AppGallery in-game gift packs
30% off HUAWEI Themes

Existing users

50GB Cloud Storage for RM1 or 200GB for RM3
HUAWEI Video+ Unlimited Pass (1-Month) for RM1
HUAWEI Music Premium (2-Month) for RM2
HUAWEI AppGallery in-game gift packs
30% off HUAWEI Themes

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Dell Connects Emerging Technologies

Today, Dell has announced the first connecting emerging technologies in PC industry to enhance productivity. Dell has introduced several products today which are listed below:

an Ultra HD 5K monitor (the one we’ve all been waiting for)
an innovative “smart desk” workspace of the future
industry-leading tablets
integrated security and manageability software solution.

Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor is the world’s first display to have Ultra HD 5K resolution (5120 x 2880), which is 4x the resolution of QHD and 7x the resolution of Full HD. Wow, gaming on this monitor will be truly astonishing, This monitor will be available in December for $2,499, which after conversion, around RM 8356. Yes, the 5K monitor from Dell is finally coming to Malaysia!
Dell has also introduced its conceptual “smart desk” which will bring revolution to the workspace in future. This “smart desk” concept is done by combining interactive multi-touch LCD screens plus a horizontal digital work surface to allow users to control by natural manipulation using touch, stylus and new-generation totem-based tools. The collaboration of multiple users and individual digital desktops are realizable.
Provide a secure and managed environment for data and applications on Android-based tablets with Dell Mobile Management.
Anticipating for all these Dell goodies? The Dell UltraSharp 27 5K monitor  is available in December at RM8356, whereas the Dell Venue 11 Pro is available now at RM2337.
I really do hope I get to play with Dell’s 5K monitor!

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Should Singaporeans buy the new iPhone 14 series from Malaysia? (especially in JB)

Let’s get to the main point – we all know Singaporeans like to come to JB for shopping – like IKEA and surprisingly, iPhones – because it’s cheaper here. With the new iPhone 14 series launch, should Singaporeans spend the time and money to queue at the JB checkpoint just to come over here to get the new iPhone 14?
Thanks to Jun Saito from Nukeni, this magical person did all the conversions and calculations while also including an auto-update feature as currencies fluctuate on a daily basis. Jun also disclaimed that all the prices are calculated with tax included by using the tax information provided by Avalara. The countries I added taxes to are the US and Canada.

Price screenshots in this article were taken on 8th September 2022 at 3.00pm (GMT+8)
iPhone 14 prices
For us in Malaysia, the prices are as below:

128GB @ RM4,199
256GB @ RM4,699
512GB @ RM5,699

With this in mind, when we refer back to the prices that Jun Saity has compiled, the Singapore and Malaysian prices are very close to each other, though it is sometimes Malaysia is cheaper.

iPhone 14 Plus prices
For the iPhone 14 Plus, the local prices are:

128GB @ RM4,699
256GB @ RM5,199
512GB @ RM6,199

Surprisingly, for the Phone 14 Plus, Malaysian prices are consistently lower than Singapore’s price – sometimes by around RM200! Pretty huge sum considering that RM200 saved can be used to buy some other accessories for the iPhone 14 Plus as well.
iPhone 14 Pro prices
Again – the prices:

128GB @ RM5,299
256GB @ RM5,799
512GB @ RM6,799
1TB @ RM7,799

If you’re getting the 500GB or 1TB version, then the price gap between Malaysia and Singapore is actually quite significant and can reach up to around RM150.
iPhone 14 Pro Max prices
The prices here are actually quite high this time:

128GB @ RM5,799
256GB @ RM6,299
512GB @ RM7,299
1TB @ RM8,299

Looking at the prices, we can see that the same observation from the iPhone 14 Pro repeats itself for the iPhone 14 Pro Max, albeit at a much smaller scale. The price gap is still there but it’s less than RM100 difference.
So, is it cheaper in Singapore or Malaysia?
Honestly, not that much different between the two except for the iPhone 14 Plus at 512GB or 1TB variants. TBH, the entire trip to cross the border is already more expensive than the amount you saved – unless you also planned for a holiday, of course.

Looking at all the data that Jun Saito has gathered, the prices in the United States pre-tax are the lowest, but when we include tax then surprisingly – the prices in Japan are the lowest for all 4 different phones within the iPhone 14 series.

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MWC2017: Wiko Announces U Pulse & Wiko Sound Identity; Expands to More Countries

MWc2017 is a big place to be, and Wiko is definitely making a dent there too. They’ve announced quite a few things – firstly, the Wiko U Pulse, a unique Wiko “sound identity” which I think is really cool, and their expansion to more countries. They’ve entered each of these countries with something special, of course. For Japan, they have the Wiko Tommy, a super-colourful smartphone that will be available at retailers. For Egypt, Wiko got a partnership with Jovi Tronix, a leading local distributor for consumer electronics. As for Greece, Wiko announces a whole range of smartphones for them – starting with the Ufeel and the entire colourful Y-range of Wiko smartphones that consists of the Sunny, Jerry, Lenny, Robby, Freddy, and Tommy.

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Problem with SIM cards

SIM cards have been with us here for a long time, and that is going nowhere anytime soon. However, SIM cards aren’t perfect to begin with, and the multiple different sizes of SIM card these days are going to make things more difficult. Especially for phone manufacturers and consumers.

There isn’t anyone to be blamed, but this is about me ranting on about how the SIM cards are great before the days where micro and nano SIM sizes are not introduced yet.
Mini, micro, nano, SIM… what are they?
As a part of the introduction, here’s what they are all called, with respect to their own sizes.
From Sound Electronics on eBay http://stores.ebay.com/Sound-Electronics-Online/SIM-Card-Sizes.html
The one that everyone is familiar (or at least used to) is the mini SIM that was used in the days prior to iPhone 4. Then iPhone 4 came and was the first to adopt the micro-sized SIM, that is a little smaller than the conventional mini SIM. Then the iPhone 5 came and nano SIM was introduced.
Another little introduction between the difference of SIM card sizes is as shown below – its size.
          Table modified from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subscriber_identity_module
We’ve seen SIM card cutters that cuts SIM cards from the mini SIM all the way to its nano SIM counterparts, but that will pose some incompatibility due to its thickness. It happened when I was reviewing the HTC One M8. Nano SIM cards getting cut from a micro or mini SIM will still fit if you force it in, but the pins won’t have a proper contact with the chip. In other words, they’re incompatible.
Phone manufacturers
Starting off with the phone manufacturers, as far as I can tell, HTC and Sony uses nano SIM size, whereas a majority of other phone manufacturers are still using the micro SIM, like Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and some of Motorola’s phones.
I can tell that phone manufacturers themselves are a little confused to begin with. Manufacturers themselves obviously want users to change from their current phone to their newest and latest phones in the market – but just what SIM card size to be included in their latest device? Micro SIM or nano SIM?

Manufacturers then fret about this for quite some time, and then finally settled down for a SIM card size. Great.
If the manufacturer settled for micro SIM, the problem arises when customers are already using nano SIM to begin with, and the customer will have to go over to their telcos to get a new SIM card or to get a converter, which I will talk about it later.
If manufacturer settled for a nano SIM, then the customer will also have to renew their SIM card as the thickness is different. HTC puts this beautifully in their graphical instruction on how to install SIM card on their latest HTC Butterfly 2.
Difference in thickness between mini and micro SIM and nano SIM. http://www.htc.com/sea/support/htc-butterfly-2/howto/540710.html
We customers
Onwards to the users. Users are most probably settled down for one SIM card size for their phone, and then realizing that they need another SIM card size when they change phones and then run over to their telcos and renew another new SIM card, rendering their previous one useless.
While that might only be a small task to do while changing phones, you might want to consider the times when your phone suddenly just dies out of a sudden and you need to use another spare phone that has another SIM size.
Oh the agony.

If you’re lazy and you have some SIM card adapters to convert SIM sizes from a smaller to larger sized one, then good luck – those things are dangerous as heck.
SIM card adapter adds height, and it doesn’t even fit in nicely.
I’ve gotten myself a Noosy-branded SIM card adapter. It’s made in China, just like every other thing. On one horrible night, my brother’s phone that uses a micro SIM decided to die. I whipped out this SIM card adapter like a pro and passed it to my brother for him to use the spare phone that has a mini SIM.
Then it happened.
The SIM card adapter got stuck halfway in. It was already too late. The SIM card can’t get in or come out. Something must be done. My brother then pulled out the entire SIM card adapter, ripping apart the golden SIM card pins inside – rendering the phone’s SIM card slot unusable forever.

After that, I’ve never once used that SIM card adapter again. You can probably see how harsh that pull was to rip apart those golden SIM card pins. Rest in peace, spare phone.
Brushed and cleaned sides of a nano SIM seems to fit nicely (in terms of height) onto the nano SIM adapter.
Even I myself had to play doctor sometimes. Since I change phones that often, I got myself a micro SIM and then got it cut down to a nano SIM and then kept the leftover parts as the adapter. That way it works a lot more naturally rather then adding some extra height through a lousy adapter.

It’s proven to work, but not perfect. I played doctor for the SIM card slot when I review the HTC Desire some time ago. I got my SIM card out, but damaged some of the gold surface in the process.
Micro SIM cut into a nano SIM while keeping leftovers as adapter.
If you plan to use my style of having a micro SIM cut into a nano SIM and keeping the leftovers as an adapter, you’re on your own. I’m not responsible for any risks.
So… what now? Any solutions?
A friend of mine used my method on his ASUS ZenFone 5, and he suffered a terrible fate on the SIM slot 1. One of the pins got torn and was damaged, rendering it unusable. Pity him, but luckily the ZenFone 5 has two SIM slots, and he’s able to still use it on the second SIM slot.

When he explained to me, the problem was due to how the was putting the SIM card inside. The SIM card slot is a sliding one, and he wasn’t careful enough while putting it in, tearing the SIM slot while doing so. Ouch.

If we turn back time a little, there were some of the phones that has a very different SIM card mechanism that could have prevented all of these problems.
My personal favourite is still the hinged SIM card slot.

This is probably the safest mechanism for SIM cards, and also the most space consuming one. It’s feasible for phones with removable back covers and have the SIM cards slotted from the back like Samsung phones, but maybe even the OnePlus can do so by just shifting the SIM slot to the back.
The best characteristic about this SIM slot is how you can even slot in SIM cards on adapters without the fear of ripping apart those golden pins, since you remove them upwards and not sidewards.
I have no idea why most devices are moving towards the SIM tray concept, contact pins, or they’re all using either the spring-loaded push-to-secure-push-again-to-release SIM trays. The SIM card needs some sort of revolution.
Take a look at GradConn to explore the multiple types of SIM card slots, maybe then you’ll join in the revolution too.
SIM card revolution? Apple SIM?
The Apple SIM was something that caught my eye in the midst of gathering information for this story. It’s a new concept by Apple (again!) which they now want to have one SIM card pre-loaded into the new iPad, and have the customers select their own carriers and data plans without switching SIM cards even when customers switch telcos. That’s a great idea, Apple! Finally you’re doing something instead of just shrinking down SIM cards again.
However the Apple SIM is already doomed to begin with. MacWorld has reported that there was a lot of drama stirring around the Apple SIM, as carriers in the United States just wouldn’t get along with each other. AT&T locks the SIM down once activated. PC Mag also reported that Sprint network requires the IMEI of the iPad , so if you bought the iPad from other carriers, it won’t work at all. It seems like only T-Mobile is playing the whole game as Apple intended it to be.
It seems like even Apple SIM launched in the United States alone  is already facing too much drama. Talk about Malaysia when we have DiGi, Maxis, Celcom, UMobile and all the others coming into play.
I won’t say that Apple SIM is doomed to fail (even though it already seems like it) but it’s just Apple not thinking the whole thing through and have some kind of testing phases first. Apple will also need to lay out some rules for the participating carriers to play fair, so users won’t have to get another SIM card while changing carriers – defeating the main purpose of Apple SIM in the first place.
Conclusion

SIM cards are facing a big problem now. The manufacturers over at Android are confused. Apple tried Apple SIM, to which I tip my hat to, but I don’t think it’ll succeed even in the United States. Manufacturers need to stop jumping on the bandwagon and following what others are doing and start thinking for themselves. SIM cards are a big issue as there are people changing carriers everyday.
How to fix this? Can we abolish SIM cards all together? No. Not anytime soon, at least. SIM cards are here to stay for at least a few more years, but till then we need a new mechanism to deal with SIM cards.
It’s just sad to see that such a neglected part of a device like SIM cards can render the entire phone a semi-useless brick.

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Logitech Acquires Blue Microphones For $117m In Cash

Logitech has just announced its acquisition of Blue Microphones, the company that produces popular microphones for streamers and YouTube, most notably the Blue Yeti and Blue Snowball. The Blue Microphone is already a household name for streamers and gamers alike, and so is Logitech.

Logitech’s acquisition is pretty logical. Their webcams are already the go-to product for streamers, but Logitech’s microphone department isn’t the best. Thus, acquiring the most well-known microphone for that demographic – Blue Microphones.

Logitech acquired Blue Microphones for USD $117 million in cash. With that said, Blue Microphones isn’t going anywhere. According to TechCrunch, the Blue brand will still be around and the team working for Blue now will be joining Logitech.
It’s only logical for Logitech to retain the Blue branding. Combined with Logitech’s dominating presence in the webcam department, I presume that they can have a “streamer’s starter kit” with a Blue mic and a Logitech webcam.
Learn more about the acquisition at Logitech’s blog.
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Review – Ugreen 65W GaN 4-port charger: I can charge laptops with this

Since most of us have more than one device to be charged via USB, why not get a multi-port charger like the Ugreen 65W GaN charger? It has a total of 4 ports to handle everything, which should be more than enough. And since it’s a GaN-based charger, it’s very tiny and portable, too.

Now, look – your next phone might not have a charge bundled in the box. Maybe not today, maybe not in the next few months – but most likely in a year or two.
Actually, your wireless earbuds or headphones don’t come with a charger – and no one’s complaining because we already have a charger.

But when Ugreen sent over their latest 65W GaN charger, I was surprised. This is a 4-port charger – triple Type-C and a single Type-A, and it can output a combined maximum of 65W.

That said, I don’t know how to review a charger, actually. If it charges a device as intended, then that’s it, right? I tried charging an ultrabook laptop – which came with a 65W charger – and compared its charging speed with the Ugreen 65W GaN charger – and the charging speed is what I’ll say identical.

Ugreen also offers the GaN charger in a few different variants. The one we have is a two-prong plug version with 4 outputs. There’s also another version with the UK 3-pin plug which I personally think is bulkier but more convenient to plug in – and there is also another single Type-C output port variant.
Prices vary from one to another – but they’re all around the same range. It’s highly-affordable and I really love what Ugreen has done since it also supports all the common charging standards including USB-PD 3.0.

Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US (yes it comes in US plug variant too)
Lazada (EU plug; 4-ports)
Lazada (UK plug; 4-ports)
Lazada (EU plug; single port)
Lazada (US plug; 4-ports)

By the way, Ugreen is also having their 12.12 year end sale! Click here to check it out.

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Take on extreme tasks in your extreme job with the new and equally extreme Dell Latitude Rugged laptop

Dell has added 2 new members to its Rugged family of laptops to enable more customers who are working at dangerous or risky locations with more options dedicated to surviving the harshest conditions.

First, we have the semi-rugged Latitude 5430 Rugged, a 14-inch laptop with 5G capabilities that are capable of withstanding most of the more casual weather changes and environment thanks to the IP53 rating and drop resistance of up to 3 feet. Internals wise, it is fitted with 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs with optional vPro models, WiFi 6E, and more on top of the long-lasting hot-swappable batteries that provide up to 25 hours of use time that can come in handy or just straight up being the life-saving feature like for remote rescue teams and such.

If you need even more to tackle the harshest weather and environments, look no further than the Lattitude 7330 Rugged Extreme that not only carries the Latitude 5430’s advantages but makes it even better. Armed with an optional screen that provides gloved multi-touch with 1400-nits brightness to enable viewable angles even under direct sunlight, the entire unit is drop tested to even survive a 6-feet fall while carrying an IP65 rating for strong protection against dust, dirt, and water ingress. As a business laptop down to its core, the Next-Business Day on-site support and Dell Optimizer software provide more options to professionals that just need to get their job done, even without too much IT knowledge.
Availability
Both the Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged and Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme will start shipping globally in December and, of course, shipped with Windows 11 out of the box to let industrial users even the latest and modern tech from Microsoft.

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Infinix’s latest budget gaming smartphone Note30 series shoot way over their value by topping out at RM899 only

Infinix Malaysia launched the brand new Note30 series smartphones just yesterday and they are one of the best you can get right now.

The series contains the Note30 Pro and Note30 but their core concepts always provide way more value than its competitors at the same price range while optimizing lots of minute details to make sure games run smoothly on them.

One of the key features included within is the Bypass Charge utilized by other brands such as Samsung, ASUS ROG, BlackShark, and the like. Essentially, it stops juicing up the battery and instead just gives the internal motherboard the required power to operate, thus drastically reducing heat output.
In any case, I’ll leave you with the spec sheet summary so you know that the duo is really packing some punch.

Model

Note30 Pro

Note30

Display

6.78-inch AMOLED (1080p Resolution, Middle Punch Hole Notch, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1B Colors)

6.78-inch IPS LCD (1080p Resolution, Middle Punch Hole Notch, 120Hz Refresh Rate)

Chipset

MediaTek Helio G99

RAM

8GB

Storage

256GB

Back Camera

Main: 108MP f/1.75 with PDAF
Depth Sensor

Front Camera

16MP

Battery

5,000mAh (68W Wired, 15W Wireless)

5,000mAh (45W Wired)

Availability
At just RM899 for the Note30 Pro and RM699 for the Note30, you may place your order right now on Lazada and Shopee.

Additionally, early birds will get cheaper prices at RM829 and RM649 on top of receiving freebies and an entry to a lucky raffle where things like laptops and TVs can be yours!
Oh, let’s not forget the MLBB MSL Championship gift box if you’re one of those mobile MOBA gamers out there.

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Mi 8 Lite & Mi 8 Pro Now Available

Xiaomi Malaysia is expanding the Mi 8 family of smartphones by bringing in the two latest smartphones to the market – the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro, and also the Mi 8 Lite, which is also known as Mi 8 Youth Edition.
We are delighted to introduce the newest members of the Mi 8 family to Malaysia. We offer more choices for users to enjoy the popular Mi 8 series simply because we want smartphone users to be able to find their ideal smartphone that cater to their needs and interests. For tech connoisseurs, the Mi 8 Pro keeps them excited with its futuristic features and design. For those who wants to take selfies in style, we have designed the Mi 8 Lite specifically for them.
– Steven Shi, Xiaomi Regional President of Southeast Asia and Oceania
Mi 8 Pro
The Mi 8 Pro is obviously their flagship smartphone for the Mi 8 series and has a few aspects that makes it superbly unique compared to the others as well.

The Mi 8 Pro comes with a pressure-sensitive in-display fingerprint scanner. Xiaomi claims that this is an even more power-efficient way to unlock your phone via under-display fingerprint scanner.
Other than that, the Mi 8 Pro also has a transparent glass back that exposes its innards. something like a “clear” addition of the phone, per se.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro has these specs:

6.21-inch AMOLED display with 2248×1080 pixels in resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8GB RAM
128GB storage
Dual rear-fcaing cameras

12MP f/1.8 + 12MP f/2.4 (2x zoom)

20MP f/2.0 selfie camera
3,000mAh battery with QuickCharge 3.0 charger in the box

The Mi 8 Pro is available in Transparent Titanium and available today at Authorized Mi Stores nationwide for RM2,399.
Mi 8 Lite

Also known as the Mi 8 Youth Edition, the Mi 8 Lite has a more modest list of specs since it’s aimed towards the mid-range market. The specs of the Mi 8 Lite are as follows:

6.26-inch IPS LCD display with 2280×1080 in resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Up to 6GB RAM
Up to 128GB storage
Dual rear-fcaing cameras

12MP f/1.9 + 5MP depth sensor

24MP f/2.2 selfie camera
3,350mAh battery with Qualcomm QuickCharge

Xiaomi only included a 5V 2A charger, though

The Mi 8 Lite is available starting today in two colors – Aurora Blue and Midnight Black.

The prices are as follows:

4GB RAM + 64GB storage – RM999
6GB RAM + 128GB storage – RM1,299

We have a review unit of the Mi 8 Lite as well. Stay tuned for that as it will come soon!

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The ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is truly a dream come true

A few weeks ago – way before the whole restricted movement order, we got a chance to experience the new ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo – codenamed GX550. This is a combination of the ROG Zephyrus lineup with the ASUS ZenBook Duo series’s dual-screen design – which is now called the ROG ScreenPad Plus.
I sort of predicted that this laptop will arrive. It makes sense for a gaming laptop to have that second strip of display.

There’s a gap where the fan can breathe through.
Since it is ROG after all, they have partnered with a few game developers to make use of that ROG ScreenPad Plus. Currently, ROG has partnered with the developer Techland to have Dying Light 2 works with the ROG ScreenPad Plus. Co-op chat, inventory management, and quests will be moved to the secondary display.
Another interesting addition is Overwolf. The famous streamer-centric companion app will be implemented with famous games like League of Legends, Fortnite, and CS:GO. That ROG ScreenPad Plus will be used to display other real-time stats, build recommendations, and whatnot.

While we’re talking about gaming, let’s talk about performance. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is powered with top-of-the-line hardware too.

15.6-inch matte display with a choice of:

3840×2160 with 100% Adobe, Pantone validation, G-Sync
1920×1080 with 300Hz

ROG ScreenPad Plus

3840×1100, touchscreen

Intel Core i9-10980HK (8 cores 16 threads)
NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER
16GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM on-board

Expandable up to 32GB with another spare SODIMM slot

2x M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD

Hardware RAID 0

90Wh battery

And hey – from what we know, this new laptop is only using a single 280W power supply. It’s not really that big in size too – which is great for those who want lots of performance on the go. Especially with that new ROG ScreenPad Plus, I think this is my go-to work laptop.
Currently, there is no pricing or availability for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 just yet – but we’ll update you when we have the information.

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Intel To Launch Celeron and Pentium Chips Based On Atom Architecture

Bay Trail – the codename for Intel’s new Atom chips, are set to launch for tablet at some point later this year. But it seems Intel will repurpose Bay Trail to use in the company’s Celeron and Pentium chips for entry-level laptops, desktops and all-in-ones (AiO).

Intel had always used the Celeron and Pentium as their entry-level chip for laptops and desktop computers, though this time it seems Intel is confident enough that its new tablet chip will be quick enough for desktop and laptop use.
Bay Trail is based on the Silvermont architecture, which Intel claims will be up to three times faster and five times more power efficient than older Atom cores. Intel also using the Silvermont architecture in its upcoming smartphone chips codenamed Merrifield, which are due to ship early next year.
It’s not yet clear if this upcoming Celeron and Pentium chip will use Silvermont technology. It’s still possible we still can see some of them based on Haswell (or Ivy Bridge or Sandy Bridge) architecture used in higher-performance chips.
Intel is expected to share more details about Bay Trail chips at the Computex trade show in Taipei next week. How far can the Bay Trail chip run? Only after the Computex trade show, we’ll know.
Via : PCworld

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[BREAKING] Facebook is down (2nd August 2014) [UPDATE]

So apparently at about 3.53pm in Malaysia (GMT+8), Facebook has apparently down for no known reason as of now.
All I can confirm is that Facebook really is down – Messenger app, Pages Manager app, and even the Facebook app can’t get a refresh and tells us that there’s a warning. Opening this on other devices though? Still the same.

Stay tuned with us for further news and updates on this. No one knows what this is yet.

19th June 2014
[UPDATE 4.14pm] : It’s confirmed that everyone is having the same problem. Still no knowledge on what happened.
[UPDATE 4.27pm] : Facebook is now back! Still no idea what happened though! *UPDATE* Only for a minute… *UPDATE AGAIN* They’re back again!
2nd August 2014
[UPDATE 12.31am] : Facebook again is dead. You can load the page, but then again it just wouldn’t function at all

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Review – OPPO A96: Actually worth the price

Take a look at this new phone from OPPO. It’s the OPPO A96. It’s a fairly simple phone with a lot of traits from the higher-end cousins, but the price of the OPPO A96 is only at RM1,299. So, let us share our thoughts about this phone with you today.

For the review of the OPPO A96, since this is a simple phone after all, we’ll be using our usual 6 points that make up a smartphone.
Design
We’ll start off with the design. The OPPO A96 still uses the iconic OPPO Aura Glow color with its sparkly finish at the back and changes color when viewed at different angles. From what I can see, it changes from a peachy red color to blue and hey – it really looks amazing.

Yet the OPPO A96 isn’t exactly a big phone too – that makes the phone really nice to hold and I truly like the curved edges at the back that meets the frame but retained a flat display at the front.

Display
The display on this phone is a 6.59-inch IPS LCD screen with up to 90Hz refresh rat at the resolution of 2412×1080 pixels. It actually has a decent size overall.

While some people might complain that the bezels of the phone is not symmetrical since the bottom part is much bigger, I’d say it is actually fine and in fact, more ergonomic since everything is technically “higher” and doesn’t cause strain pains on my fingers.

However, having an IPS LCD screen at this price point might be a bit difficult to accept since other phones in this price range are already using AMOLED screens. Don’t get me wrong – the IPS LCD screen still looks good, just not as good as OLED.
Performance
Then comes the performance. Our version of the OPPO A96 comes with the Snapdragon 680 chipset and we have already tested this chipset before. The performance for day-to-day tasks is decent but can’t run games like Genshin Impact at a comfortable 60fps at the lowest settings.

With 8GB RAM though, that means the OPPO A96 can literally multitask like nobody’s business, and yet – we can further expand the RAM too with the RAM Expansion feature. It’s not going to be as fast as the real RAM, but hey, in case you need it – there you have it. To have a look at all the pictures taken with the OPPO A96, watch our video at the top of this review.
Battery life
As for the battery life, this phone comes with a 5,000mAh battery which I have no idea where they stuff it since the phone is so small and thin. Anyway, the battery life is pretty good, lasting about 16 hours in our battery life test – and that is not surprising since the Snapdragon 680 chipset is very low-powered anyway.
Charging test

As for the charging test, this phone comes with a 33W Super VOOC charger and it can reach from 15% to 100% in about an hour’s time – pretty typical speed for a 33W charger on a 5,000mAh battery.

Software
Now comes the software. The OPPO A96 is using the ColorOS 11.1 with Android 11. Truth be told, it’s a dated piece of software now and I have no idea why it’s not shipped with ColorOS 12 with Android 12.

Anyway, ColorOS 11.1 is still pretty good to use. The user experience is good since there is no annoying settings menu or random timers or “app scanner” popups while installing apps on the Google Play Store.
Everything shown here is pre-installed. Some are removable, mostly not.
However, the OPPO A96 is plagued with a lot of bloatware out of the box, and there are also many ads pushed via notifications from the built-in theme app, the OPPO App Market, and Game Center. I just muted everything.
Conclusion
At the end of the day though, I think for the price of RM1,299, the OPPO A96 is indeed high in price when compared with other phones with similar specs. However, the experience it offers is actually much better than its rivals.

Even the camera – even though there is only one camera – takes better pictures. I’d say the OPPO A96 is a good choice.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

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OPPO to launch the new A74 5G and Enco Buds exclusively on Shopee on May 5

OPPO Malaysia has announced that they are going to launch the new A74 5G smartphone alongside its new TWS Enco Buds exclusively on Shopee during the Super Brand Day event.

Coming in as one of the value products equipped with 5G-ready SoC, the A74 5G is more suitable in daily casual use such as browsing and video watching, and at just a little over the thousand thresholds, it is also pretty affordable especially to the younger generations these days that want features first then aesthetics.

6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display

Top Left Punch Hole Notch
90Hz Refresh Rate

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Chipset (Presumably)
6GB RAM
128GB Storage
Quadruple Rear Cameras

Main: 48MP f/1.7 with PDAF
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

16MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh

18W Fast Charge

Fluid Black, Space Silver Colors

Meanwhile, the Enco Buds is reportedly using a Bluetooth 5.2 chip that has reduced delay and 8mm drivers to produce sounds which I can say is decent and average alongside a rated 24 hours of total playback time inclusive of the charging case that also houses a USB-C port for charging. The default White color is confirmed while the other Blue variant may or may not come to Malaysia.
Pricing
The OPPO A74 5G officially retails at RM1099 yet an RM100 instant rebate will be given during the first 3 days of the launch which starts from May 5 while the Enco Buds is at RM159. The 1,000 buyers of the smartphone will get a free Enco W11, RM20 Shopee Voucher, and Screen Crack Warranty as well.
Other notable offers also include Shopee Pay rebates, Spend & Win, extra prizes with a minimum of RM500 per single checkout, and more discounts upon other OPPO products.

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Jabra’s new RM1,640 Evolve2 Buds professional TWS tackles high-class needs for comfort and clear calls

Jabra Malaysia has launched a new addition to the Evolve2 professional industry-focused series, the Evolve2 Buds.

Contrasting the existing Evolve2 products consisting of headsets and speakerphones, the entry to the TWS space has freshened things up a little bit and it’ll definitely make the people who want a high-quality piece to elevate their daily workflow appreciate it.
Anyway, the Evolve2 Buds is equipped with Adjustable Active Noise Cancellation (AANC) that can be tuned to various surroundings and user preferences for the best sound-blocking guard at the moment. Coupled with MyFit and SafeTone with PeakStop, hearing protection and optimal fit are among the top priority when designing this product.

Integrated into the audio capturing section is the Jabra MultiSensor Voice feature deploying quad-microphone, bone conduction sensors, and software algorithms to make both the user and the receiver on the other end capable of hearing each other clearly and concisely.
Despite being a TWS, it also comes with a USB dongle that can be plugged into PCs and laptops with an operation range of up to 25 meters therefore signal drops are less than none. With 5 hours of talk time and a full 33 hours including the charging case, one full charge can last you through several working days.

Lastly, as the same as all the Evolve2 family of products, the Evolve2 Buds are fully certified to work with Microsoft Teams and other leading UC platforms for full accessibility to the respective application’s functions with ease.
Price and Availability
As mentioned in the title, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds can be purchased at the price of RM1,640 for the standard package while the RM1,860 bundle includes a wireless charging pad.

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Dell Technologies Research forecasts how emerging tech transforms lives by 2030

The year 2020 is upon us and before we move into the new decade, Dell Technologies Research published their findings on how emerging techs can transform how we live our everyday lives by the year 2030. These are still forecasts, but forecasts are made based on existing data that we have and extrapolated, so they’re not baseless.
Dell Technologies Research has a couple of key takeaway points regarding this topic:

We’ll work together with machines partnership with machines, driven by the uptake of emerging technologies like 5G, AI, Extended Reality (XR) and IoT.
Sentient cities, connected mobility and robots going mainstream
1,100 business leaders in Asia Pacific & Japan, including Malaysia, weighed in on the Future of Connected Living research; 80% (82% in Malaysia) expect they will restructure the way they spend their time through automation; 63% (67% in Malaysia) welcome day-to-day immersion in virtual and augmented realities.
Organizations and governments must act now to overcome challenges and prepare for the digital future

This research is done in partnership with Institute for the Future (IFTF) and Vanson Bourne, while also having 1,100 business leaders across 10 countries in Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ), including Malaysia, participated in this survey.

IFTF and a forum of global experts forecast that technologies such as edge computing, 5G, AI, Extended Reality (XR) and IoT will combine to create five major “shifts” in the coming decade. The “shifts” are as such:

 Networked Reality: Over the next decade, the cyberworld will become an overlay on top of our existing reality and extend beyond televisions, smartphones and other displays.
 Connected Mobility and Networked Matter: Vehicles will be mobile computers and essentially are self-driving while we are able to do other things inside the vehicle.
 “Sentient Cities”: Cities become alive because of the smart objects and self-reporting systems, which ties in to the IoT aspect.
Agents and Algorithms: Everyone will be supported by a personalised “operating system for living” that helps us complete our tasks more effiently to free up time.
Robot with Social Lives: Robots as partners and companion to enhancing and extend our human capabilities to its limits. Essentially, the robots become testers and learn exponentially quick with its hivemind, hence innovating at an exponential rate as well.

Most of these “shifts” aren’t that difficult to see it coming our way in the next few years too. They’re already happening – like the networked reality. It’s convenient and obviously, more and more devices are going to be connected with the internet – like electronic billboards that we can see around the city and highways nowadays. It saves time to remotely manage them rather than having to go on a grand tour to swap the ads.

Self driving cars are already happening as many consumers (me included) are begging for the day self-driving cars are feasible. Think about it – if all cars are self-driving, then there is no need for traffic lights. No traffic accidents. Everyone just stays in their car and do whatever they want, without wasting time and energy to get stuck in the jam. Every road is an autobahn. Tesla is spearheading that direction and I love it.
Points 3 and 4 are already happening though at a much smaller scale. As everything becomes “networked” together, we can then have our meetups and location tracked and pinpointed to the minutes of the clock.

Of course, all of these means that there are no concerns regarding privacy and the foreseeable Orwellian way of living. Once again, this is still just a forecast on how things will be in the year 2030.

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Verbatim strengthens its charging business with new power brick and cable offerings

For most people, charging devices are just simple actions of giving portable devices some holdable juice to keep them running for some time. But for Verbatim, they are going for the min-max game by announcing brand new chargers and charging cables.

Thanks to the growing demands of workloads all being done digitally, daily life gadgets on the companion levels including smartphones, tablets, and laptops are mostly equipped with fast-charge capabilities to keep downtime as minimal as possible yet Verbatim is going one step further to provide for those who want to fast charge at ease. Through these newly released power bricks, they all come with various industry techs such as Qualcomm QC and Adjustable Power Delivery to deliver a customized experience for each and every customer while the Smart Charging Technology allows a single charger to deliver different current and voltage levels to different devices at the same time.

Additionally, the power bricks are built with safety as their 1st priority as the Advance Protection System (APS) protects against overcurrent, overvoltage, short circuit, and overheating which is certified by countries and organizations across the world. With capacities ranging from 20W to 100W with 200W coming in the future, Verbatim ensures they can do more than your standard bundled chargers.

On the other side of things, Verbatim also revealed the ToughMax Cables which are wires fortified with DuPont Kevlar Material which is a heat-resisting and strong synthetic fiber traditionally used in bulletproof vests and race car tires. Widely known to be 5 times stronger than steel, the combination of DuPont Kevlar Aramid wrapping the copper wires with an extra layer of double-layer nylon braid provides absolute protection and durability for superior longevity. Products included in this lineup include Apple Lighting cable (MFi-certified) and USB-C.
To browse these new items, Verbatim’s got an official store on Shopee so why not head there and take a look!

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Review – Galaxy A9 Pro: The BIG Phone

Samsung introduced a new device recently on their Galaxy A series line-up. The new device, Galaxy A9 Pro features a really big screen as well as huge battery. It was intended to be in the phablet category as the Galaxy Note, but it is bigger. Specifications wise, it’s still a mid-range phone but packed with great features.

The Galaxy A9 Pro packaging looks the same as other Galaxy A series devices. Inside you’ll find the device itself, Fast Charging charger with USB cable as well as in-ear earphones and the usual SIM pin alongside warranty and guides. The packaging is pretty straightforward and if you wanted to get a case, you have to find one on your own.
[nextpage title=”Build”]The build of the Galaxy A9 Pro is almost the same as other Galaxy A Series. Samsung has standardized the design language for all the new Galaxy A Series. The A9 Pro looks pretty much the same as other Galaxy A Series devices.
On the top you get your dedicated microSD card slot, which you can add extra 128GB via microSD card. There’s also a noise-cancelling microphone situated at the other side of the top part of the frame. Sadly, there’s no IR blaster on the device, so you won’t be able to use it as a remote for your TV or media player.

On the bottom you get the typical audio jack slot, micro USB port as well as speaker and microphone. The speakers are quite small in my opinions for this device, given the size.

On the right you get the power button as well as the dual SIM slot. Each SIM slot are mark for you so you won’t get confused on which SIM you wanted to set later on in the software.

On the left, there’s volume rocker and nothing else. All these are pretty similar as all the Galaxy A Series devices this year.
[nextpage title=”Specifications”]Under the hood, the Galaxy A9 Pro powered by Qualcomm Octa-core Snapdragon 652 with 4 GB RAM running Android Marshmallow (6.0). It has 32 GB of internal memory which is expandable with the free 64 GB microSD card that comes with the phone itself. It has a giant SAMOLED display at 6” with Full HD resolution with a subpar speaker. However, it does support video playback at 4K resolution despite the Full HD display.

On network site, the phones support a wide range of LTE band which is good for travelers. It has dual band Wi-Fi AC, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS with GLONASS, as well as Fingerprint Sensor and the likes. Sadly, it does not have built-in gyroscope, so you can’t use it for AR purposes.
All these backed with its huge battery capacity at 5000 mAh which could last you a day, easily with heavy usage. Given the huge display and battery, the device weigh at 210g which quite hefty for me to carry around.
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Like other phablets, the Galaxy A9 Pro display is really big. It’s even bigger than the Galaxy Note series, suits the tagline that Samsung use for the devices, “GO BIG.” Personally, I am fine with the Full HD resolution display, but for some, they would prefer at least Quad HD display for size of display. However, you have to remember that higher resolution display would use more battery power and at the same time, lessen your usage time.
Just like other Samsung devices, this device display features SAMOLED panel as well. It has brighter and much vibrant color compared to typical LCD panel. For pixel peepers, you might find the display a bit pixelated, but as normal average user, you won’t notice the difference.
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On specs, the main camera features 16 MP with f/1.9. Although the camera has very big aperture, it doesn’t do well under low-light condition. Most of the time, I have to manually switch to Pro mode to get less noisy photos, instead of relying to the Auto mode. When on Auto mode, the photos produced are very noisy and you lose a lot of details. However, when you have sufficient light, the camera works wonderfully.
The autofocus snaps into place quite fast too. Maybe it’s not as fast as the flagship phone like the S7 edge, but it is still fast nonetheless. With the quick action (double press the home button to activate the camera), you won’t be missing any moments that you want to capture.
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The front camera also has the same aperture as the main camera, however, it has lower megapixels, only at 8 MP. It’s good enough for your normal selfie on normal days, but don’t get you hope up when you’re in dim-lit situation. Just like the main camera, the photos become very noisy, and you don’t have the Pro mode to manually set down the ISO to get less noisy photos.
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Speakers has to be the big disappointment for the Galaxy A9 Pro. It has average speakers just like its siblings. It is the part of the phone that don’t scream big, despite the size of the phone. It would be nicer if Samsung features a dual stereo speaker at the top part of the phone as well, giving the consumer much more satisfaction when watching videos on its big display. Maybe next gen, Samsung could do that instead of relying on just one speaker at the bottom. After all, this phone is meant for consumer who wanted entertainment on-the-go, what could be better than a dual stereo speaker to accompany its big screen.
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As the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, the Galaxy A9 Pro comes pre-loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It’s the latest Android version being released on the market right now. For that, kudos to Samsung. Out of the box, you’ll be given an option to set it to encrypted mode as well. Although it might take longer time to boot the phone, which you won’t be doing that often on this phone given its battery life. At least, if anything happened, no one will be able to use your phone, aside from using it as paperweight.
The TouchWiz skins also being toned down. There’s no longer a big bar title at the top of the app in Overview screen. And, I kinda like that very much. It’s the same for the notification panels as well. The old TouchWiz used to have a very big font, even though you set the Font settings to Tiny. They have changed that on the recent Android 6.0 version. It’s much more pleasing to the eye now.

In software features, Galaxy A9 Pro doesn’t differ much from any other Galaxy A Series phone. However, it does have one-handed operation options where you can switch the keyboard for one-handed use at either one side of the display. It also has option to reduce the app screen size, but it doesn’t support all apps.
[nextpage title=”Performance”]As the performance goes, it is awesome. Backed with its 4GB RAM, you won’t have any stutter or lags with the animations, or any apps in general. You won’t be needing to clean the Overview screen with the apps you launched as well. It’s the same for Chrome. Any pages that you’ve loaded, won’t need to be reload just because you’re out of RAM. You won’t have that problem with the Galaxy A9 Pro.

As per usual, we kicked our performance test with the Vellamo benchmark. How good would it be if your phone can’t handle heavy site right? Here you’ll see the Galaxy A9 Pro scores 4361 on Vellamo. It’s a bit lower than the Galaxy S7 edge, but you have to remember that this isn’t a flagship device. Despite the score, the Galaxy A9 Pro handles the web perfectly fine.
On Epic Citadel at Ultra High Quality setting with 100% resolution, the Galaxy A9 Pro scores an average of 51 fps. In general, 51 is decent enough for gaming purposes. It’ll be better if it can score 60 fps, but I would be able to achieve that if I reduce the performance level to High Quality instead.

After running Epic Citadel for the third times, the CPU temperature clock at average of 58 ºC. It won’t be hot even if you’re on your phone playing high demanding graphic. But it will be if you play which Fast Charging it.

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This is the biggest big thing on this device, aside from the big display that is. The battery is huge, like power bank huge. It has 5000 mAh battery capacity. To put in perspective, your average 5000 mAh power bank won’t be enough to fully charge this phone, if you’re using it while charging. Although the battery is big, the big display also a battery drainer. Fret not, with its 5000 mAh battery, it would still last you at day at least with super heavy usage.

In case you still need a quick refill the battery, you can use its Fast Charging charger. In fact, I still think the Fast Charging charger is still the only thing you need to charge this device. A normal charge would take you an ages to fully charge it. But with the Fast Charging charger, you only take a little more than 2 hours to fully charge it from zero. In half hour, you can get up to 24% of its battery capacity. Maybe 24% isn’t much for normal phone, on this it’s a lot. It could still last you a few hours on-the-go. Sadly, I’m not sure why the Galaxy A9 Pro doesn’t support the QC 3.0 charger, given that it’s running on Snapdragon 652. It should able to, theoretically.
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Overall, Galaxy A9 Pro is a remarkable phablet. It’s still have a long way to be the best phablet out there, but it’s still one of the best on its category. There’s not much phones at 6” display at the moment, but this phone is one of them. For those tablet user who like to watch videos on-the-go, the Galaxy A9 Pro should be you first pick if you’re under budget.
That said, the device itself will still cost you quite a sum of money. You can get one at any Samsung retailer, or maybe give it a try to see if you like it. I’m sure I do. The Galaxy A9 Pro was priced at RM1999 and you can find it at any Samsung retailer nationwide.

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Here comes a new challenger as 1MORE has enters the Malaysia audio market

Fellow Malaysians now have one more choice to choose from when selecting their next audio companion because 1MORE has officially arrived in Malaysia.
Specializing in acoustic design and development, smart software, and wearable audio products, 1MORE is an award-winning audio company with a wide range of audio products including True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphones, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) earphones, wireless earphones, and more.

Their QuietMax hybrid ANC technology paired with precise audio tuning and dual-driver with wind noise reduction all in one suite make their offerings attractive even to most HIFI users. Out of the 3 products they are bringing in, 2 of them will have this QuietMax integrated directly.

 First up is their TWS ANC In-Ears that delivers 2 levels of ANC together with THX-certified audio tuning and QuietMax. You can control the device via touch or the multifunctional buttons. It also has quick charge capabilities too, scoring in 2 hours of use time with only 15 minutes of charge time, and with the Qualcomm chip with BlueTooth 5.0 connection, it provides seamless connection and power-efficient transmission within a small form factor.

For the more sporty fans, the CES Innovation Award Winning Dual Driver ANC Pro now comes with an updated design and hybrid noise cancellation with 20 hours of battery life. The newly added Wind Noise Resistance (WNR) mode suppresses micro-phonic sounds caused by winds so no one on the other hand will need to listen to your annoying fan audio anymore. It is also expertly tuned by Grammy Award-winning sound engineer, Luca Bignardi, combining hi-resolution certified sound and premium features together which is great for working professionals and audio enthusiasts alike.

Last on the list, you don’t need to break the bank to go fashionable with 1MORE’s ColorBuds. Utilizing a full-range balanced armature to be compatible with a wide range of music, it is just the one you need for something with excellent sound, convenient controls, portability, and a pop of color. 4 types of colors are available: Midnight Black, Twilight Gold, Sakura Pink, and Spearmint Green.
Pricing and Availability
The three 1MORE earphones are available immediately at 1MORE’s official Lazada store and are priced at:

TWS ANC: RM699
Dual Driver ANC Pro: RM599
ColorBuds: RM299

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro Launched; Entry-Level Smartphone For RM499

Let’s be honest here – there is a market segment for entry-level smartphones. We’re not discriminating – even I would want an entry-level smartphone for my parents. They won’t need the best in class hardware, but they definitely need something usable and assists them to communicate with their peers. The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro falls in that category.
In terms of specs, the Galaxy J2 Pro has a 5-inch display with 540×960 pixels, quad-core processor running at 1.4GHz each, 1.5GB RAM and 16GB of storage. All of these are powered by a removable 2,600mAh battery.

It has an 8MP rear-facing camera with autofocus, and another 5MP selfie camera.
From 6th April 2018 onwards, the Galaxy J2 Pro will make its way to Samsung Experience stores in four colour options: Blue Silver, Pink, Black, and Gold at recommended retail price of RM499.

Quite a good phone to get for the elderly, actually. Nothing much to be said about it other than the Galaxy J2 Pro being colorful as ever. Perhaps you can swap these covers like Nokia’s Xpress-on too, since it does have a removable battery after all. Though, I’m pretty sure Samsung wouldn’t sell the battery covers separately.

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Review – ASUS Desktop S500SA: Good laptop alternative for WFH season

This is the ASUS Desktop S500SA – yes, that’s the official name of this product – and this desktop is… well, who is it actually for? Should you buy this desktop or should you get a laptop instead? Well, that’s what we’re going to talk about here today. We’ll also weigh in the price difference between a laptop and the ASUS Desktop S500SA.

Let’s start off with the design first. The entire ASUS Desktop S500SA is slim and tall. It’s only at 9 liters of volume and in my opinion, ASUS overengineered the chassis of this desktop’s case. It’s really robust, and how the motherboard and the case are built to work with each other, is just fantastic.

And since this whole desktop is so solid, you can lay it sideways and put your desktop monitor on top too. And since this desktop is considered low-powered, covering the CPU intake partially isn’t going to affect anything at all.

Now, speaking of “low-powered”, the specs of this laptop here is as follows:

Intel Core i5-10400
8GB RAM
1TB HDD

And that’s it. You can upgrade to 16GB RAM by just slotting in another 8GB RAM stick since there’s a blank slot there.

You can also slot in another 2.5-inch drive or an M.2 SSD – albeit in an awkward and very unconventional way.

But that aside, why does the ASUS Desktop S500SA exist?
Great question! Well, for a lot of reasons, actually. For one, if you buy this desktop, you get both keyboard and mouse together – this monitor isn’t part of the package, by the way.
So let’s start with the obvious – for offices. Particularly some departments in the offices. Okay, let me tell you a story. During my days when I worked at IBM, these types of desktops were laid all across the office aisles because while we do have laptops, these desktops are dedicated machines to access the client’s PC environment.
WiFi module is included, too.
I should explain that “environment” here means like a company’s ecosystem of PC software suite – let’s just say a bank, where all branches require them to run the same suite of software across all PCs and all of them are connected in a network, hence “environment”.
Essentially, the desktop is now a thin client – a low-powered device mainly used to access another high-powered VM or client PC.

Actually, even other companies need desktops like for certain departments – like finance or HR, because that information are sensitive and should not be brought out of the office. These desktops are also great for laboratories – like chemical-synthesizing labs that I used to work in, because we do need a PC for inventory, CNC mill controllers, all those stuff.
Focusing on the home environment?
For homes, ASUS already hinted to us on what target demographic this is ASUS Desktop S500SA. Just take a look at ASUS’s own website. It shows a grandma using a desktop hooked up to the ASUS Desktop S500SA – which is a completely valid target demographic.
It can also be a Netflix machine, granted that your monitor has speakers or use your own earphones/headphones. I mean, since this laptop is so small, you can even lay it somewhere and hook it up to your TV – making that TV of yours the smartest it can be.

You can also use it as a home family PC, but during this human malware season, that makes this desktop a little difficult to recommend since everyone requires their own personal device to do work or attend classes and whatnot.
Differences between the ASUS Desktop S500SA and a laptop
We need to work from home – and we need to do meetings, attend online classes, all that stuff. Now, given the price, it might be better to get a laptop instead of the ASUS Desktop S500SA here because of a few reasons.

A laptop has a built-in webcam
A laptop has a built-in microphone – but some earphones/headphones have a microphone anyway
A laptop has a screen (no matter how bad it is, still usable)
A laptop has a battery so you can take it anywhere you want (no matter how bad the battery life is)

Should you buy the ASUS Desktop S500SA then?
Considering the value, upgrade path, and all of those aspects – getting the ASUS Desktop S500SA is actually better. Because – hear me out here – the desktop that we have here is priced at RM2,339, comes with an Intel Core i5-10400 with 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD.
I don’t recommend you to buy this configuration, actually. I recommend you to buy the RM1,959 variant with an Intel Core i3-10100 with 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD.
That’s a way better deal, honestly. And let’s be honest here – you don’t need a Core i5 to scroll Facebook, watch YouTube, or do some simple Excel. What you do need is at least 8GB RAM and also an SSD for the operating system.

Now, doing some napkin math, the ASUS Desktop S500SA at RM1,959 for the Intel Core i3-10100 – we can get some upgrade to make it even better.

Some random 240GB SSD @ RM165
Let’s say this monitor from ASUS – the VZ239HR @ RM389
Since the monitor doesn’t have a speaker, we’ll add some random set of speakers or headphone/earphone for RM100 or so.

That totals up to about RM2,613 – which is a surprisingly good deal compared to laptops at this price. Also, you can choose whatever monitor you want to use with the ASUS Desktop S500SA – maybe the ASUS ProArt monitor? Maybe an ultrawide monitor at that.
This whole setup and more, for less than RM3,000.
My point is, you’re only paying for the particular thing that you want and you’re not paying for anything else that you won’t use at all.
And yet the ASUS Desktop S500SA occupies such a tiny footprint, it’s a great alternative to a laptop – especially since we can’t go anywhere now anyway.

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E3 Live Streaming In 2 More Hours!

One of the most anticipated event every year for people around the world who loves consoles and video games has now coming to the beginning of this year’s ‘E3 2013’. The event will start off with the Microsoft Press Conference on day one which is about to start in about two hours from now.

This year’s event will be more exciting since 2005 because we will have two brand new generation of consoles will be revealed in detail this year that is the Xbox One and PS4 being the main players, also SEGA to release a product named “Spectrum”, which is still unknown as of now.
Be sure to catch the live streaming of the event below as we will keep you up to date on this year’s E3.

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MWC2018: ASUS Announces ZenFone 5; ZenFone 5Z; ZenFone 5 Lite

The ASUS ZenFone 4 was launched not too long ago at Taiwan. We even got a trip to experience the grand launching. Now, ASUS is back again with the brand new series of smartphones in the market – introducing the ZenFone 5, ZenFone 5Z, and the ZenFone 5 Lite.

Let’s start off with the ZenFone 5. From what we can see, it’s the ZenFone 5 now has a 6.2-inch screen in a traditional 5.5-inch phone body, equipped with Snapdragon 636 chipset with AI capability enhanced for photography. It’s also the first globally-announced smartphone in the world to use the Snapdragon 636 chipset with AI Multi-Core Engine. Of course, it also has dual-cameras.
The ZenFone 5Z is the top-of-the-line this time, and it comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It’s the first ever smartphone to be equipped with the Snapdragon 845 chipset with AI Mult-Core Engine and Snapdragon X20 Gigabit LTE mode.
Both ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z are equipped with Sony IMX363 sensors, f/1.8 wide-aperture lens, 120° wide-angle secondary camera, and 4-axis optical image stabilization (OIS). Seems pretty promising, I should say.
Both the ASUS ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z have ASUS AI Boost – a feature that optimizes performance for games and other demanding tasks. With AI at hand, the dual-camera systems can be used for photography as well. It uses AI to detect scenes, so it’ll know you’re taking a picture of a scenery and changes some settings for you automatically to create the best-looking picture.
Oh right, ASUS also added ZeniMoji – their own version of animoji.

ASUS is also releasing the ZenFone 5 Lite, which is meant for selfies. It won’t have the familiar-looking design that the ZenFone 5 and 5Z has, but instead opted for a more traditional 18:9 aspect ratio display with 1080p resolution instead. It’ll have a total of 4 cameras: 2 x 20MP selfie cameras and 2x 16MP rear-facing cameras.
The ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite comes in two variants – either with Snapdragon 430 chipset or Snapdragon 630 chipset  and either with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage or 4GB RAM with 64GB of storage.
As for price and availability, ASUS Malaysia has yet to make any sort of announcement, so I guess we’ll have to wait to find out.

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The OPPO Reno8 T series smartphone is official in Malaysia at RM1,799; Free TWS and extended warranty for preorders

OPPO Malaysia has announced the availability of the latest members in the Reno family which is the Reno8 T series.

Coming in 2 different versions differentiated by their supported cellular network type as in 4G and 5G, both devices will be the very first ones that host a 108MP portrait camera to deliver strong digital imaging quality at an affordable price. Adding on top of the special 2MP microlens capable of 20X to 40X zoom, users can access some exotic shots without breaking the bank.
The design is also quite nice thanks to the iconic OPPO Glow process that adds a shimmering crystal layer to the back for a majestic 3D look. Although the processing power of both devices isn’t exactly their main point, the high refresh rate AMOLED screen,  strong battery life, and SuperVOOC’s fast charging speed make them much more appealing.
Here’s a quick rundown of the specs for these phones.

Model

Reno8 T 5G

Reno8 T 4G

Display

6.7-inch AMOLED (1080p Resolution, Middle Punch Hole Notch, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1B Colors)

6.43-inch AMOLED (1080p Resolution, Left Punch Hole Notch, 120Hz Refresh Rate)

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G

MediaTek Helio G99

RAM

8GB

8GB

Storage

256GB

256GB

Back Camera

Main: 108MP f/1.7 with AF
Microlens: 2MP f/3.3
Depth Sensor

Main: 100MP f/1.7 with AF
Microlens: 2MP f/3.3
Depth Sensor

Front Camera

32MP

Battery

4,800mAh (67W Fast Charge)

5,000mAh (33W Fast Charge)

Colors

Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold

Midnight Black, Sunset Orange

Announced together with the phones is the new TWS Enco Air3 showing off its new jelly case lid design with a new 110° wide-open angle magnetic hinge for easy one-hand access. Using the OPPO Alive Audio, you can get 3D surround sound simulated with ease, and thanks in part to the new native DSP chipset, the overall sound quality is reportedly better.
Price and Preorder Info
At RM1,799, the OPPO Reno8 T 5G begins its preorder phase starting right now with each early purchase fulfilled with additional gifts including the Enco Buds2 TWS and 1-Year Extended Warranty and Screen Protection Warranty.
On the other hand, the 4G edition is at RM1,399 while the Enco Air3 is at RM249 with both of them becoming available starting February 11.
Both of them are on Lazada and Shopee alongside OPPO’s own official stores nationwide.

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Review – HONOR Magic Earbuds: Unexpectedly good and featureful

One of the big announcements that HONOR Malaysia made is the arrival of the HONOR Magic Earbuds. This is the first time we’re testing out a pair of true wireless earbuds from the company – and there are some goods and bads.
This truly was a journey for me as I was pleasantly surprised by the HONOR Magic Earbuds.

Before we begin, we should highlight that the name HONOR Magic Earbuds may change depending on your region. It is also known as the HONOR TWS Earphones and also the HONOR FlyPods 3. Not sure why there are so many names, but that’s what we found out.

Unboxing
The box itself is fairly simple. The important things that we get inside the box are these:

The HONOR Magic Earbuds
3 extra sizes of eartips
USB-C cable

Design
When I first saw the HONOR Magic Earbuds, I thought the case was quite big. It’s pretty much oblong-shaped and made out of glossy white plastic. I’m not a fan of glossy white plastic since it gets hairline scratches way too easily.

That aside, the HONOR Magic Earbuds looks very clean. There’s a battery indicator at the front that changes colors according to the case’s battery level. Then, there’s also another button beside the USB-C charging port at the back of the case. This button is for the HONOR Magic Earbuds to enter pairing mode.

Opening up the case reveals that the earbuds themselves are positioned in a rather weird way.
Where’s the “awareness mode” option?
Using the HONOR Magic Earbuds
Wearing the HONOR Magic Earbuds is simple and easy and yet – comfortable. Just point the stem towards my mouth and stabbed it into my ear. Its weightlessness and security make it comfortable to be worn for hours, too.
However, I still wish there is a wingtip attachment so that it won’t ever move or potentially fall out of the ear.

The sound quality is – unsurprisingly – bass-heavy. The bass has been boosted by a significant amount – and I can have a private party with Delayed Friend Request by 7 Minutes Dead with its bass banging and thumping my skull. I can hear and feel every beat.
Though. the mids and vocals are surprisingly good too. I can enjoy some other songs like Alice Francis’s Coco Baca Bum Bum with fantastic clarity.
The highs aren’t sparkly but they are comfortable to listen to – and I had a great time tuning in to my favorite music with the HONOR Magic Earbuds.

After trying out so many true wireless earbuds, I think that boosted bass will make you either like or hate it. For me, it’s a bit too much and sounded too artificial. But if you like extra bass, go for it.
But the overall clarity is amazing. I listened to The BBC Big Band’s American Patrol and the dynamic range on the HONOR Magic Earbuds make it sounds just so good. I’m shocked.
Battery life?
Honestly speaking, the battery life is quite bad. It lasted for only about 3.5 hours with ANC turned off and was cut short to about 3 hours with ANC turned on. We were listening to music at pretty high volumes at that time too.

The case can provide nearly 4 more times of charging. That’s not bad.
Should you buy the HONOR Magic Earbuds?
It’s a tough question. Its sound signature is good but it boosted the bass too much for my liking. That’s my personal music taste – so if you like more bass, then go for the HONOR Magic Earbuds because I’m sure you’ll love it.
The app is a nice addition and offers an avenue for firmware updates – and it is necessary to unlock ambient mode. The app could have been more useful by including an EQ so we can reduce that boosted bass.
If you like extra boosted bass, then the HONOR Magic Earbuds is right up your alley for the price of RM499.

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White Nexus 4 leaked, reportedly with Android 4.3

As Google I/O this year skipped out entirely on the Android OS, it is however not entire neglected actually. The much rumoured white Nexus 4 had been tipped since a long time ago, but there wasn’t any progress until recently where more shots of the white version leaked to the Internet.

Even for a white version, the front remains exactly the same with its entirely black slab-like design, with only the sides and the back changed to a flush white colour. An interesting point is that they actually kept the Nexus 4 shiny speckle rear design on the white version as well, though it does get scratched very easily.
With the next iteration of Android coming closer day by day, the release date is still unknown and we barely know any hints of what are the things improved. Rumoured to be released at mid June, the white Nexus 4 is reportedly to be running Android 4.3, though we don’t know if there are any hardware changes just yet.
Time will tell what the next version of Android holds, and what exactly is the white Nexus 4.
Via : PocketNow

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Cooler Master Announces MasterPulse Bass FX Earphones

Ever get that feeling of déjà vu? Oh dang – wait, that’s the quote by Tracer from Overwatch. Anyway, there has been some fixation towards customizable sound signature on the fly these days. The concept isn’t software-based or magic either, it’s pure engineering brilliance. Also, it has flat cables!
The MasterPulse In-ear Bass FX is priced at RM219, and is available locally now!
We’re trying to get our hands on a pair for review – and if we do, we’ll definite update you all!

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When ASUS first showed off the Illusion series of back covers during the grand regional launch at Jakarta few months ago, I was stunned to see what ASUS actually prepared something so beautiful for the users. I thought to myself – wow, the OnePlus’s StyleSwap caught on to the market like a koala! – and I was sorta correct. After those months passed by, the ZenFone 2 Deluxe now available on ASUS Store Online!

ASUS, Y U DO DIS? I love the back cover so much since its grand unveiling, and I’ve been waiting since – but that ends now.

Such a tease, ASUS, such a tease. RM1,599 and you get the top-tiered ZenFone 2 with an unbelievable 128GB internal storage with that 5.5-inch, 1080p display and obviously with that Crystal Miracle back cover in purple colour – surprising, since they did show off other colours. Still, ASUS, take my money!!! The back cover is just too beautiful and too great to hold!!!
Want an even bigger teaser? Psssst… here you go.

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This is the new Nexus 6 and 9

To be honest, I’ve been waiting dreadfully for months since the first leak about the “Shamu” was leaked. Just now, Google had finally announced the new Nexus 6.
To clear out all the rumours, it is sporting a 5.9-inch QHD display, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 805 chip and other than these, it doesn’t seem to be much different from the Nexus 5. The design obviously has changed into the now-confirmed bloated up Moto X, and is equipped with Android 5.0 – also confirmed to be called as Lollipop.

It does have dual front-facing speakers and a 3220mAh battery alongside with Motorola’s quick charging technology, so that will most definitely get your mobile on its feet (not like it has one) in a very short time.
Also, it’s available in two colours – blue and white.It is however expensive! Priced at $650, it is quite insane to be honest. That’s about RM2,130! Google, you could have done better.

Onward to the new Nexus 9, it looks extremely sleek and comes with a total of 3 colours – brown, white, and black. Just like the rumours said, the Nexus 9 will have 2048 x 1536 display, a 64-bit NVIDIA Tegra K1, HTC BoomSound speakers, and many more HTC goodies.
Hey – even the keyboard is confirmed, though there are no price or anything else for that matter.
We’ll keep you updated once we know more!
Check them out for more details right over at Google’s website!!

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BlackBerry DTEK60 Announced; Powerful Android-Powered Smartphone

When was the last time we’ve ever heard from BlackBerry, really? Been quite some time, as far as I recall. Now, they’re back with a brand new smartphone – the BlackBerry DTEK60. But this time it’s not completely by BlackBerry themselves.
Based on the news we received, the BlackBerry DTEK60 is their first initiative towards BlackBerry’s to a device software licensing strategy. As they put it themselves, BlackBerry is putting “the smart in the phone”, and the BlackBerry DTEK60 is actually manufactured by TCL, and powered by BlackBerry’s software.

Let’s not forget about the specs. the BlackBerry DTEK60 is powered by a Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset, has a quad-core processor, and an Adreno 530 GPU. Then, it’s complimented by 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. All of these are necessary to bring its 5.5-inch 1440p display to live, of course.
It also has a 21MP f/2.0 rear-facing camera with PDAF, and another 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.2. Not too shabby!
BlackBerry promises that the BlackBerry DTEK60 will get BlackBerry’s proprietary in-class security patching and has their very own DTEK app that allows users to monitor and control their privacy on the phone. Here’s a quick list on what BlackBerry DTEK60 has:

Fingerprint Sensor: For quick and convenient turn on and unlock, the BlackBerry Fingerprint Sensor provides added security for unlocking your phone, accessing Password Keeper and making purchases – including Android Pay. Add up to five fingerprints which are fully encrypted with security you can trust.
BlackBerry Intelligent Keyboard: DTEK60 has a smart keyboard designed to learn from users and increase typing accuracy and speed. It provides word suggestions as you type and includes up to three languages, letting you flick them into place for faster conversations.
BlackBerry Hub: This unified inbox is an irreplaceable tool for consolidating all of your messages in one place – whether it is email, calendar, social or phone calls.
Customizable BlackBerry Convenience Key: With the press of a button, the Convenience Key provides quick access to your most used applications and more.
Stunning Screen: DTEK60 has a 5.5” Quad HD display, capable of displaying 16 million colors. The screen is made of scratch-resistant glass and features a specialized oleophobic coating to protect against smudges and fingerprints.
Expandable Memory: With support for micro SD cards up to 2 TB, DTEK60 provides the flexibility to add affordable and hot-swappable memory to download, install, capture and share as your needs evolve.
Dazzling Camera: DTEK60 is engineered to deliver professional-looking photos with an 8MP front facing camera and a 21MP auto-focus rear camera. Plus, features like Phase Detection Auto Focus and a dual-tone LED flash are designed to help the camera focus instantly and accurately for a blur-free, realistic looking photos, even in low light.
Long Lasting Battery:  DTEK60 packs a 3000 mAh battery with enough power to withstand up to 24 hours of mixed use. The device also comes equipped with the security and productivity features that past Android for BlackBerry devices have included:
 Rapid Security Patching: BlackBerry has a record of being the quickest to deliver security patches, setting the bar in incident response and patch management to protect your device from malicious threats.
DTEK™ by BlackBerry App: Enables users to automatically monitor their OS and apps to know when their privacy could be at risk and to take action to improve it. The DTEK app also monitors applications and notifies you when someone is: taking pictures or videos without your knowledge, turning your microphone on, sending a text message, or accessing your contacts or location.
 Hardware Root of Trust: BlackBerry uses a proprietary technique that adds security from the start, allowing for the tracking, verification and provisioning of the DTEK60.
Secure Boot Process: Starting with the root of trust, each stage of DTEK60’s secure boot chain must first verify that the next component is fully intact before proceeding, ensuring your device has not been tampered with since the last restart.
Android OS hardening: BlackBerry provides additional security patches, improves upon Android’s native Address Space Layout Randomization and reduces the number of system applications and services running with elevated permissions. This makes it more difficult for attackers to compromise the OS.
FIPS 140-2 Compliant Full Disk Encryption: Protects your private information, like pictures or bank information, from being stolen if you were to lose your phone.
Android™ for Work and Google Play™ for Work: Allows for fast, simple and secure integration with an enterprise environment as well as easy access to numerous rich business and IT-managed apps.
Full Enterprise Mobility Management Support: DTEK60 supports BlackBerry’s powerful suite of EMM applications and secure productivity solutions, including: WatchDox by BlackBerry for secure file-sharing, Good Work for business-class email and collaboration tools, Strong Authentication by BlackBerry as a VPN solution, SecuSUITE for Enterprise for secure voice and instant messaging communication, BBM Protected for encrypted messaging and BES12 for secure cross-platform management.

For more information on DTEK60, go to BlackBerry.com/DTEK60. Follow all updates related to DTEK60 on the Inside BlackBerry blog here and on our YouTube BlackBerry Channel here. The BlackBerry DTEK60 is actually available through BrightStar Malaysia’s exclusive retail store partners for a retail price of RM 2,388.
And again, you can get the BlackBerry DTEK60 at a price of RM 2,288 over at Lazada. Click here to learn more about the deal!
I have to say, at the price of RM2,288, the BlackBerry DTEK60 is quite a compelling option for a flagship smartphone.

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AirAsia falls victim to ransomware resulting in 5 million records of passengers and employees being leaked

Ladies and gentlemen, AirAsia just got PWN’ed.

As reported by The Hacker News a couple of days ago, the site attributes the criminal group behind the data breach to Daixin Team where the black hats went and attacked the aviation company via ransomware occurred about some time between November 11 and November 12.
To prove the legitimacy of the database as per tradition, several sample entries and records are posted in their data leak portal with claims of 5 million IDs contained within the whole package including those of passengers, employees, and high-level staffs.
Unsure whether Daixin Team is being cocky or disappointed, a spokesperson relay on behalf of the hackers states that “Due to AirAsia’s poor security measures and chaotic organization of the network, further attacks were not pursued”, according to a notice provided to DataBreaches.net.
As the threat actor behind cyberattacks towards healthcare sectors involving ista International GmbH, OakBend Medical, Fitzgibbon Hospital, Trib Total Media, and more, Daixin Team was recently been placed on the target map by cybersecurity and intelligence agencies from the USA just last month.
The full information exchange between AirAsia and Daixin Team can be read on DataBreachs.net‘s post.

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