Mi 11 is here, starts from €749

Xiaomi just announced the new Mi 11 globally – and the prices are in, but not for Malaysia. Still, let’s run through some information about this device first.
The new Mi 11 comes with this list of specs:

6.81-inch AMOLED screen

1440p resolution
120Hz refresh rate
HDR10+ support
1500 nits peak brightness

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset
Triple rear-facing cameras

Main: 108MP f/1.9 with PDAF; OIS
Ultrawide angle: 13MP f/2.4
Tele-macro: 5MP f/2.4

20MP selfie camera
4,600mAh battery

55W fast charging
55W GaN charger included

And that’s pretty much all the specs. Of course, specs do not represent the user experience and oftentimes, specs might only look good on paper.
Other than that, Xiaomi seems to have gone 180° against what Lei Jun, the CEO, wants to do. It now comes shipped with a 55W GaN charger (instead of the usual 65W) and it seems to be a single-port charger too. It’s a rather weird decision, honestly.

But still, the Mi 11 seems to be focusing on videos a lot more this time as the slogan for the Mi 11 is #MovieMagic. Of course, that’s something that we need to try for ourselves when we get our hands on it.
As of now, the price of the Xiaomi Mi 11 is not announced for Malaysians yet. The official global price though, is €749 which is around ~RM3,661.59. Please do not use the converted price as the Malaysian price since it will be different for sure.

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Samsung launches Exynos 980 chipset with 5G integrated; Vivo to be the first customer

It’s no surprise that these days, Samsung has been making a lot of fantastic smartphone hardware for other brands and manufacturers to use it in their products. We’ve seen their camera sensors and especially their AMOLED displays being used by many smartphones around the world – and the new Exynos 980 marks the first-ever chipset with 5G integrated, and comes with some amazing improvements too.
The new Exynos 980 is fabricated using the 8nm process with FinFET technology (obviously, learn more here) and the world’s first to have 5G modem integrated into the chipset. This saves space on the motherboard itself, and also reduces overall power consumption. This modem supports 5G and all the way back to 2G networks, making it versatile.

It can also achieve up to 2.55Gb/s speeds in sub-6GHz 5G band. It also supports E-UTRA-NR Dual Connectivity (EN-DC), which combines 2CC LTE and 5G connectivity to maximize mobile downlink speed of up to 3.55Gbps.
In addition to 5G, the Exynos 980 also brings WiFi 6 support (802.11ax) support. So far, only the Samsung Galaxy S10 series and the Note10 series support WiFi 6 – and for Samsung to bring WiFi 6 to the mainstream is a great move. To learn more about the benefits of WiFi 6, check out our test here.
WiFi 6 Speed Test – How fast is it?

The Exynos 980 packs a total of 8 cores – 2 of them are high-performance Cortex-A77 cores and six more power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores. As for the GPU, it comes with a Mali-G76.
With the increase of pixel count in mobile photography, the new Exynos 980 is designed to support up to 108MP pictures too. This ISP leaps and trounces over its rivals that can’t even support 40MP currently. It can also support up to 5 individual camera sensors and able to process 3 of them concurrently.

As for videos, the new Exynos 980 is able to support multi-format codec (MFC) and can handle 4K videos at 120fps. Now that’s impressive, considering that we only can 4K 60fps videography on smartphones these days. The Exynos 980 also brings support for HDR10+ video recording, just like the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note10 series of smartphones.
The Exynos 980 is expected to begin mass production by the end of this year.
And yes, Vivo has already announced that they’ll be using the Exynos 980 chipset. That makes Samsung a competitor to both MediaTek and Qualcomm.

Vivo first confirmed the use of Samsung Exynos 980 processor, vivo said Samsung has developed this processor, this year will release the Exynos 980 smartphone, Exynos 980 is Samsung's first integrated 5G SoC, support SA / NSA, A77 architecture CPU. pic.twitter.com/agauTd2vPO
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) September 5, 2019

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Computex 2019: Dell announces new XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 and XPS 15 7590

When it comes to Dell laptops, the XPS series is obviously my favorite of the bunch. We just reviewed the Dell XPS 15 9575 not too long ago here and we are absolutely stunned by its capabilities. Dell over-engineered that laptop and today, Dell just announced two new laptops into the XPS lineup – the XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 and also the XPS 15 7590.
XPS 13 2-in-1 7390
The new XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 now comes with up to the 10th Gen Intel Core i7-1065 G7 CPU that has a clock speed of up to 3.9GHz. However, instead of using AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL graphics like its predecessor, the new is equipped with Intel’s UHD Graphics and also the new Intel Iris Plus Graphics.

There is also an option to get 32GB worth of LPDDR4x RAM, and please choose the appropriate amount since the RAM is soldered.
There are a total of two different displays available to choose from. They are now in 16:10 aspect ratio instead. The new XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 also supports Dell Premium Active Pen.

13.4-inch 4K UltraSharp Ultra HD+ (3840×2400) display with 100% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3
13.4-inch FHD+ (1920×1200) with Eyesafe technology

Also, the new laptop now comes with only a 45W power brick too – which goes to show just how power efficient the entire laptop is.
Dell also has a few new tricks up its sleeve, as it is now 8% thinner than its predecessor, features a tiny little webcam that is placed above the screen, an edge-to-edge MagLev keyboard, and 19% larger touchpad.
The new XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 will be “coming soon” and the price starts at USD $999.99.
XPS 15 2-in-1 7590
In terms of specs, the XPS 15 2-in-1 7590 now comes packed with up to a 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9980HK processor with up an NVIDIA GeForce 1650 graphics and 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM. There are two SO-DIMM slots and you can equip it with up to 64GB of RAM.
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 and the Dell XPS 15 7590
As for the display, there are a total of 3 variants to choose from:

15.6-inch 4K OLED panel, no touchscreen
15.6-inch 4K UltraSharp IPS panel with touchscreen
15.6-inch 1080p IPS panel with touchscreen

The new XPS 15 7590 will be available on 28th May 2019 and priced starting at USD $999.99 for the base model and starting at $1,899.99 for the OLED screen model.

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[UPDATED] The Dark Side of Denuvo, Uprising of Kinguin & G2A

I was scouring the depths of Reddit the other day, and this specific post by /u/dustofdeath piqued my interest. The dark side of Denuvo is real. Look at it through his perspective, and it tells a completely different story. There’s a few parts to this story, and we’ll go through each of them in detail. First is G2A, Kinguin, and the likes, secondly is how it all tied together, and lastly is how Denuvo might have indirectly fueled all these commotion.
[alert type=”info” icon-size=”big”]TL;DR version: Merchants using stolen credit card information to buy game codes in large quantities and sold in G2A, Kinguin, etc at half the retail price. Eventually, the game label gets a chargeback because of rejected credit cards and lose huge amounts of money. In short, the game codes themselves are stolen.[/alert]
First off, let me remind you again what is Denuvo. It’s the new anti-tamper (not so now by now) technology which is currently still uncrackable. For 99% of the games, actually. Only Voksi and CPY managed to defeat Denuvo for Rise of the Tomb Raider, and we’ve documented it here.

Denuvo is presented to us with a very noble goal – to tackle piracy. I think it’s safe to say that Denuvo is doing pretty well and ready to accept the fact that piracy is getting curbed entirely. So as I was calculating my “financial planning” on which game to get, I stumbled upon Kinguin and G2A. Which leads us to another segment here.
Kinguin, G2A, and every other game code marketplace
These two biggest sites look believable, but looking at the prices of games offered, it’s really sketchy. Long story short, Paul from Paul’s Hardware told the story of how he got a Windows 10 license for just $20. Surprisingly great price actually, considering that Windows 10 costs $119 for Home edition. After a few months Paul pointed out that his Windows 10 license has marked as invalid. He did have Buyer Protection on his purchase of that code too, but I’m not sure how the whole story went down.
Next up is Reddit user /u/superqas, which said that he bought two codes but it just doesn’t work. Again he have Buyer Protection for both codes, but no exact story of how it went down.
 Bought two windows keys from Kinguin, and they don’t work! Kinguin won’t respond. from windows

When it comes to games however, there are a lot of sketchy game code activation methods as well. Most of them are region-specific, some are Steam Gifts, and some are Nvidia’s free game code with every purchase of their GPU.

Another Reddit user /u/flodumalawi says his game code was listed as a Steam Voucher, but turned out to be an Nvidia game code.
 [Help Needed]Steam Voucher Kinguin from pcmasterrace

Buyers actually get to enjoy the game after activation – but not for long. EuroGamer pointed out that Ubisoft is well aware of this situation, and has deactivated game keys bought from G2A or Kinguin altogether. Ubisoft claims that these keys are “fraudulent”, and just deactivated these games without any notice.
Devolver Digital, a video game label, came out to Twitter and said this:

Devolver Digital games purchased on @G2A_com are not legitimate, not guaranteed, and not supported. We are actively canceling those keys.
— Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) May 14, 2014

G2A actually responded to this tweet and got roasted by Devolver Digital instantly. G2A claimed that their “multilingual 24/7 support takes care of all of these issues”, but Devolver Digital said that they bought the game key themselves, and G2A’s support didn’t do anything about it. Ever since response, G2A has been ignoring this issue entirely.
UPDATE: This is new – Kinguin offers Overwatch game keys here at https://www.kinguin.net/overwatch for only USD $46.31 cheapest. Not sure if it can be activated globally, but damn, Blizzard themselves are selling at USD $59.99 and there’s no legit discount. Not even during BlizzCon 2016.
Both are for Overwatch Origins Edition. That’s nearly 13% discount!
How does all tie together?
We first should look at how marketplaces like G2A and Kinguin functions first. They’re just a platform for sellers to sell unredeemed game codes that they don’t want. Fair enough. However, some sellers are outright committing crime through platforms like G2A and Kinguin.
tinyBuild, and indie game developer, called G2A out and explained how they’re actually hurting their game sales. tinyBuild’s CEO, Alex Nichiporchik, talked to a G2A merchant and this is what he got:
The problem is that this business model is fundamentally flawed and facilitates a black market economy. I’ve spoken to a merchant on G2A about how he’s making $3-4k a month, and he outlined the core business model:

Get ahold of a database of stolen credit cards on the darkweb
Go to a bundle/3rd party key reseller and buy a ton of game keys
Put them up onto G2A and sell them at half the retail price

Then, the Nichiporchik pointed out that with the sales figures obtained, G2A made transactions worth around ~$200k USD. That’s insane. Nichiporchik says, their payment provider shut them down because of the enormous number of chargebacks from rejected credit cards. That means these fraudulent game codes are traced through this system.
Huge amounts of money are being robbed. Source : tinyBuild Games
Hey – no wonder Ubisoft and Devolver Digital is deactivating game codes sold via G2A and Kinguin! Instead of taking a more direct route of piracy, they’ve turned a big round and obtained it illegally with other people’s credit cards! However, G2A customers fucked Ubisoft as their games are not working now. In the end, Ubisoft did reactivate those game keys, and they lost a bunch of money. Is this any better than piracy? Money is robbed in bright daylight, and they’re in traceable amounts too. What if this happens to an indie game developer who just developed a critically-acclaimed game?
And let’s not forget that G2A and Kinguin actually already knew that the game codes have a high chance of being fraudulent to begin with. Else, why would they want to offer an option like Buyer Protection?  There is no checking or regulation if the game code is legitimate or not. These marketplaces just let them sell in their own accord. If you’re afraid that these codes are fake (high chance that it is, by the way), then pay for the Buyer Protection. But oh wait – As pointed out earlier, their service line doesn’t work. Bummer!
What about Denuvo?
Let’s see. We have a lot of AAA-title games which are using Denuvo’s anti-temper system. It worked extremely well! Rise of The Tomb Raider only got bypassed and cracked recently. That game is really old too! As game piracy is now in hiatus, they turn to the next best thing – game codes under market price. In a way, Denuvo actually helped fuel the virality and sales of marketplaces like G2A and Kinguin.
Even if it’s just a few dollars under the retail price, many people will make the jump and get game codes via these marketplaces. I mean, who doesn’t have low-priced stuff? Better yet, we don’t even have to wait for Steam Sales!
All these different prices are for the same game on PC – Rise of The Tomb Raider Steam key.
This video by LevelCapGaming documented the entire controversy really well here. Check it out.

Wrap up
In my point of view, marketplaces like Kinguin and G2A provides a platform to monetize fraudulent game codes instantly, and they aren’t even fulfilling their responsibilities as a marketplace platform. This is why such marketplaces are now dubbed as grey markets instead.
They’re no better than piracy too. Denuvo helped out and solved one problem, but created another big problem. Pirated copies of the game aren’t counted as “fraudulent” sales and there are no chargebacks involved – unlike “fraudulent” game codes.

BIG UPDATE: G2A is back with another controversy!
With the recent news that broke out, one game developer have set out and said that it’s better to pirate their games than to buy it from G2A. This entire post still holds true even after many years, which goes to show that the scummy actions of G2A are still running rampant.
For the full video summary of the ongoing debacle, here’s the video here.

In short, the game developer would rather want players to pirate their game than to buy through G2A because it costs them manhours to answer the calls of all invalidated keys that was bought via stolen credit cards.
After that, G2A sent out emails to big media around the world to publish the good word about G2A without disclosing that they are advertorials (paid, sponsored content) to help mitigate the dark clouds looming above G2A right now. Shady business practices and zero ethics – G2A is now under fire again.

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Malaysians are seeking 14% more sustainable household products, according to Shopee

Shopee Malaysia is highlighting more local sustainable sellers to deliver the best value for eco-friendly products, as more consumers grow increasingly eco-conscious.
Malaysians have been searching for more eco-friendly household products such as solar lights, solar panels, and inverter air conditioners, with keyword searches increasing by 14% in the last six months according to Shopee’s data trends.

Shopee sellers also saw higher demand for biodegradable items like reusable bags and biodegradable plates (19%), as well as personal hygiene items which include natural deodorant, shampoos, and body soaps (33%) in comparison to the second half of 2021.
As more Malaysians are looking for eco-friendly household products, Shopee has introduced the ‘Shop Green with Shopee’, which will connect users with more eco-friendly sellers, teach them knowledges about sustainable living and habits, as well as inspire others to take environmental action.
Furthermore, it will enable eco-friendly product sellers to gain increased visibility and brand recognition.

With this initiative, Shopee seeks to connect users with more brand options to lean towards a more sustainable direction. For more information, click on this link.

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Review – Samsung HW-Q800C Dolby Atmos 5.1.2ch Soundbar

One of the most important aspects when it comes to the immersive home theatre cinematic is dependent on your audio setup. No matter how impressive your TV or projectors are, if the speaker system is not configured correctly, you will be missing out on a huge chunk of the entertainment factor. This simply applies to all sorts of content you’re consuming on the big screen.

Today what we have in our home studio is the Samsung HW-Q800C Dolby Atmos surround soundbar. In case you missed our unboxing & setup post, you can check it out here. That being said, let’s find out what kind of experience you can expect from Samsung’s promise of ultimate sound immersion with side-firing speakers.
Setup

The HW-Q800C (hereby referred to as Q800C) is Samsung’s 2023 mid-range soundbar, replacing the HW-Q800B from 2022. In our previous setup post, we configured the Q800C alongside the 2023 Samsung QN85C Neo QLED 4K TV.

The setup is relatively straightforward and easy. What you get in the package is the Q800C soundbar and the subwoofer unit. Since the soundbar can support wireless Dolby Atmos surround sound (first in the world), you can technically set up the Q800C with just 2 power cables.

The wireless subwoofer also enables flexible subwoofer placement according to your room setup.

In my case, I have opted for the HDMI eARC connection between the TV and the Q800C soundbar for a lossless audio experience. Just remember to plug in the right port on the TV and soundbar with the HDMI eARC label.

Samsung also includes a remote control in the package if you plan to use the soundbar as a standalone speaker. Otherwise, if you connect the soundbar to the TV either via HDMI eARC or wireless, you can directly change the volume from the TV remote control.

There’s a small LED display at the front of the soundbar, hidden just under the grill. It will display some simple information such as changing modes or volume.

In the TV settings menu, you can configure all sorts of fine-tuning to make the soundbar perform according to your taste. Simpler set up such as surround mode or going as intrinsic as equalisers and audio delay adjustments.
True 5.1.2 Channel Sound

One of the key features of the Q800C soundbar is the true 5.1.2 channel sound. For those who are unaware, here’s a simple breakdown of what the number means:

5 channels:

Front Center
Front Left
Front Right
Side Left
Side Right

1 subwoofer channel

Subwoofer

2 overhead channels:

Front Left Overhead
Front Right Overhead

While you’re missing out on the rear satellite speakers from the Q930C & Q960C, this is an excellent starting configuration for a home theatre setup, especially if you have a moderately sized entertainment room setup.
Q-Symphony
Even though most of the time we joke about how generally TVs are having subpar speakers, that is mostly because they are limited by the speaker size and placement, resulting in a mediocre listening experience, especially the lows. However, they are extremely good at the mid and high range of the sound spectrum, which is beneficial to vocals and treble details.

Depending on which Samsung TV you’re pairing this soundbar, you can also enable the Q-Symphony feature. This is a brilliant feature exclusive to Samsung TVs and Soundbars as both would work together, utilizing all the speakers on the TV and the soundbar to provide the best audio experience.

In our setup tour, the TV immediately recognizes the soundbar and activates the Q-Symphony feature without any input from the user.
User Experience & Conclusion
After experiencing the Samsung HW-Q800C soundbar for three weeks, I must say this is an impressive soundbar for those who want to elevate their home theatre experience.
At the official price tag of RM3,999 and currently going on sale for RM3,079, this mid-ranged surround sound soundbar offers a great point of entry for those who want to try out Dolby Atmos surround sound without breaking the bank. If the customer has the budget, they can go all the way up to the Q930C or the Q960C.
The Q800C soundbar provides a rich sound, especially the mid-channel being excellent at vocal delivery. Combined with the deep-thumping subwoofer, it truly changes the way how I enjoy movies at home.
Due to the setup simplicity, the Q800C stands on a sweet spot between ease of setup and sound quality. The balanced sound profile means you can use the Q800C for all content consumption – music, movie or games. If you’re using the Q series soundbars with a compatible Samsung TV, then you will have the added benefit of Q Symphony’s powerful soundstage. Otherwise, the Q800C is a solid choice to get started as a home theatre setup.
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Avengers-Themed JOI 11 Promises Affordable Windows 10 Tablet

At this point of time, I think many of us have heard of  2-in-1 tablets. You know, those tablets with a detachable keyboard dock? Yeah – those, and these Avengers-themed tablets are in that category too. Interesting. Of course, this is not the only announcement that they’ve made – there’s another affordable 2-in-1 tablet called JOI 11 too.
Avengers Tablets
There are two variants of the Avengers tablet – a 10.1-inch version and a larger 11.6-inch version. They both run full versions of Windows 10 – which is very nice. Let’s briefly go through the specs of them.

AVR10T Specifications (RM 1,249)

10.1” 1280 X 800 IPS display
Quad Core Intel® Atom™ X5-Z8300 Processor
4 GB DDR3 RAM
64 GB storage (expandable up to 64 GB MicroSD)
Windows 10 Home
Rear 5MP camera and Front 2MP camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
USB Type C, Micro USB, Micro HDMI

AVR116T Specifications (RM 1,499)

11.6” 1366 X 768 HD display

Quad Core Intel® Atom™ X5-Z8300 Processor

4 GB DDR3 RAM

32 GB storage (expandable up to 64 GB MicroSD)

Windows 10 Home

Rear 5MP camera and Front 2MP camera

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0

USB Type C, Micro USB, Micro HDMI

Of course, the main selling point here is not the specs – it’s the Avengers theme. They actually look very nice, in my opinion. Take a look at these shots.
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JOI 11
So the JOI 11 has a 10.8-inch full HD IPS display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, a quad-core Intel Atom X5-Z8350 processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 32GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot for up to an additional 128GB storage, 5MP rear-facing camera and 2MP selfie camera, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB-C connection, and a micro HDMI port.

By the looks of it, this tablet isn’t particularly powerful – that’s because they’re not trying to be powerful. The JOI 11 is a 2-in-1 tablet that’s dedicated for a few demographic – casual users, kids, and the elderly who just wants the power of Windows 10 on the go.
And by the way, there are a few other accessories for the JOI 11 too. Obviously, these accessories do not come together with the tablet itself. It has an accessory called the JOI Active Pen that supports handwriting and drawing, though not many details are provided regarding the pen itself. There are also two flavors of keyboards for you to choose from – the JOI Metal Keyboard and JOI Leather Keyboard.

So you might be wondering – just how affordable is affordable, anyway? Well, the JOI 11 is priced at only RM 899. Surprisingly, the price is lower than many smartphones these days, and it can obviously do more things than a smartphone can.
The JOI 11 is available in GLOO, SNS Network (M) Sdn Bhd’s official retail outlets to get your pre-order on the new JOI® 11 in major Aeon and Aeon Big malls.  For limited time offers, the first 50 JOI 11 buyers will receive a complimentary Kingston 32GB MicroSD either through GLOO official retail stores at Aeon & Aeon BiG, GLOO Websites & 11street (GLOO Store) marketplace.

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Galaxy S IV features 5 inch screen

The new Galaxy S IV now features a full-fledge 5 inch 1080p screen, which I really don’t know what separates it from the Note series besides the the S Pen.

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Samsung is having their first Malaysia hosted SEA Forum

This year, Samsung kick-start their year with the first time ever Samsung South East Asia (SEA) Forum in Malaysia. The forum will be held for three days, 1st to 3rd February 2016 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre where they bring together their dealers and business partners from South East Asia. This 3-days exclusive exhibition is where they will showcase their latest innovation and consumer insight on their top spectacular line-up of 2016.
Dealers and business partners will experience first-hand, the brand new innovations during the experiential session to boost their confidence of providing excellent products and services to our consumers. Samsung is all geared up with the brand new innovations for the year and plan to enhance consumers’ quality of living with the company “Smart Living” vision.

The core of our business is to go above and beyond to provide consumers with what they need – now and in the future.
– Elaine Soh, Director of Corporate Marketing, Samsung Malaysia Electronics
With these, consumers can look forward for an exciting year ahead with Samsung’s effort to push boundaries with their continuous development of innovative technology that will enhance the ever-changing lifestyles of consumers.

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ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 Launched; 18:9 Screen With 4,130mAh Battery

ASUS just launched the brand new ZenFone Max Plus M1 today – and we’re pretty much on point with our predictions here. It’s the brand new addition to the Max series of smartphones, namely the first ever ZenFone Max, ZenFone 3 Max 5.2-inch, ZenFone 3 Max 5.5-inch, and also the ZenFone 4 Max Pro. As time goes by, so does technology. And here you have the new ZenFone Max Plus M1 featuring the latest marketing hype – the 18:9 FullView display.

It’s no surprise that everyone’s following Samsung’s approach to longer screens since the release of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ we reviewed here earlier this year. Vivo did it with their V7+. Huawei did it with their Nova 2i. OPPO did it with their F5. Now, it’s ASUS’s turn to do it – but with their Max series so that you can get more battery life.

Here’s the full specs list of the ZenFone Max Plus M1.

5.7-inch 1440×720 pixels FullView display
Rear-facing cameras

Primary: 16MP f/2.0 35mm, PDAF
Secondary: 8MP 17mm lens, no autofocus

Selfie camera: 8MP f/2.0 35mm
MediaTek MT6750 chipset
4GB RAM
32GB storage
Dedicated SIM1/SIM2/microSD slots

If you have already seen my reviews of the ZenFone Max series of smartphones, I’ve always complained the fact that ASUS used combo SIM2/microSD card slots instead of having dedicated slots. Well, they’ve taken heed of this repeated complaint and implemented it to the ZenFone 4 Max Pro, and now on the ZenFone Max Plus M1 too!

Of course, we’re all wondering about one thing – the price of the ZenFone Max Plus M1. The Vivo V7 has similar specs and that’s priced at RM1,299. ASUS however, prices the ZenFone Max Plus M1 at just RM899. That’s a great price!
If you pre-order now (from 14th to 19th December), you get RM200 off with a Trade-In Rebate! Terms and conditions apply – but from what I’ve heard, ASUS accepts trade-ins with non-working phones too. 😉

We got more details regarding the pre-order!
Offline Pre-Order

Duration: 14 – 19 December 2017
Collection: 20 December 2017
Mechanism:

End User will enjoy RM 200 rebate when they trade in any mobile phone (Working or Non-working condition).
End user will have to place a deposit of RM 100 to book the pre-order promotion.
Visit Pre-Order Dealer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r_NQLFqQDftq0du_GsizC7rDbTN_I2n6/view

Lazada Pre-Order

Duration: 14 – 19 December 2017
Product Delivery: 22 December 2017 onwards
Mechanism:

End user will get RM 200 discount voucher to purchase any items available on Lazada when they purchase ZenFone 4 Max Plus during pre-order period
Each Account can purchase two (2) units maximum only.
Product delivery will be on 22nd Dec 2017 onwards.

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Xiaomi Malaysia brings Redmi 7 & Redmi Note 7

With much anticipation from the a nationwide worth of Xiaomi fans, the highly-sought Redmi Note 7 is finally here! The Redmi 7 is a surprise to all of us, as many of us are not expecting the Redmi 7 to be launched at the same time.
Let’s go through each of these phones one by one and find out what kind of specialty they have.

We will be updating this post with pictures later.
Redmi 7

Coming in at a surrisingly low price, the Redmi 7 that was launched just yesterday is now here in Malaysia already. This is an interesting smartphone as it is priced even lower than before. This is made possible by its clever choice of hardware.

6.26-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch

1520×720 pixels in resolution

Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
Up to 4GB RAM
Up to 64GB internal storage; expandable with microSD
Dual rear-facing cameras

Main camera: 12MP f/2.2
Depth sensor: 2MP

8MP selfie camera
4,000mAh battery
Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI 9.0

Looking at the specs alone, the Redmi 7 is surprisingly similar to the ASUS ZenFone Max (M2) that we reviewed here. That particular phone actually a good-enough smartphone for really basic day-to-day use like WhatsApp, some Facebook and Messenger alongside with Telegram chats. The Snapdragon 632 chipset is absolutely incapable of running games like PUBG Mobile, even at its lowest graphical settings possible. This is only at 720p resolution, by the way.

With that said, with such a low price tag, I can’t complain much. The Redmi 7 is definitely going to give the ASUS ZenFone Max (M2) a run for its money. Yet the Redmi 7 feels very comfortable in the hand.

The Redmi 7 is available in Comet Blue, Lunar Red, and Eclipse Black color options. It is available in these variants:

2GB RAM + 16GB storage: RM499
3GB RAM + 32GB storage: RM599

The Redmi 7 will be available on 27th March at Lazada, DirectD, Maxis, Shopee, and Urban Republic.
Redmi Note 7

Here comes the big boy – the highly anticipated mid-range smartphone from Xiaomi themselves. We Malaysians are getting the higher variant that has the 48MP cameras. Surprisingly, according to the specs, this sensor is a 0.5-inch Samsung GM1 sensor. It has the ISOCELL Plus technology with 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology, which takes stunning low-light photography.
Here are the specs for the Redmi Note 7:

6.3-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch

2340×1080 pixels in resolution

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE
Up to 4GB RAM
Up to 128GB internal storage; expandable with microSD card
Dual rear-facing cameras

48MP f/1.8 with PDAF
5MP f/2.2

13MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4,000maAh

Supports Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0 (not included in the box)

USB-C

With that said, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is actually looking to be a very capable chipset that we already know and love, and here it is equipped with a 48MP sensor too. With the correct software and creativity, the 48MP can do wonders.

For a mid-range smartphone, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is one of the first mid-range smartphone to support QuickCharge 4.0. With the price of the Redmi Note 7, it only comes with a 5V 2A charger – which is understandable as it still needs to keep the price down low.

Speaking of the price, the Redmi Note 7 comes in these 3 variants in these 3 prices:

3GB RAM + 32GB storage: RM679
4GB RAM + 64GB storage: RM799
4GB RAM + 128GB storage: RM949

They are available in 3 different colors as well – Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, and Space Black. Comes with 18-months warranty as well. It will be available at Lazada, DirectD, Maxis, Shopee, and Urban Republic on 27th March 2019!

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Logitech Silent Mouse Is The First Of Its Kind

My reaction when I got the press release was “whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?????“. Till now, I’m still confused. This is the Logitech M331 Silent Plus and the Logitech M221 Silent mouse. Both of them are  wireless, and both of them have a very familiar design too.

Logitech M331 Silent Plus

This mouse features Logitech’s renowned 24-month battery life, together with Logitech’s nano-receiver. It’s a great wireless mouse, but it’s not really that tiny. It has an ergonomic curve curated only for right-handed users too.
What surprises all of us is the “click” feel is now over 90% more silent, but feels the same. I’m not sure how that works, but Logitech says it’s the first ever mouse to r eceive the Quiet Mark seal of approval from the Noise Abatement Society. Tech is definitely covering more grounds these days.
It costs only RM76 inclusive of GST (get it here at RM59.50 only!), and you can learn more about the Logitech M331 Silent Plus right here.

Logitech M221 Silent Mouse

It has pretty much the same feature as the M331 Silent Plus, but it doesn’t have that much battery life and the shape is different. The M221 Silent Mouse has an 18-month battery life and comes with a much slimmer, ambidextrous design. Much more portable too, in my opinion.
It still has the same 90% noise reduction with the same “click” feel, and has the same seal of approval as well. This mouse only costs RM59. You can learn more about it right here!

I still don’t understand what Logitech did. Did they create another mouse switch, or just performed some magic to reduce noise?  If it’s the latter, then to reduce 90% of noise is not an easy feat to pull off.

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SanDisk Cruzer is for U

If you’re looking for an inexpensive, small yet portable USB flash drive, then the SanDisk Cruzer U series of USB flash drives is definitely for you.
SanDisk created this flash drive with a student’s lifestyle in mind – that is to have a sturdy U-shaped clip for convenient attachment to any bags or keychains. It’s so tiny and light weight that you can’t even feel that it’s there.

Of course SanDisk even included some colour variations to the Cruzer U so that the colours doesn’t clash with your bag’s colour. Students have to make sure their fashion is at least acceptable!
SanDisk promises that it will remain safe for operation under 0 to 45oC, and can be stored at -10 to 70oC. If it doesn’t, take it back because the SanDisk Cruzer U comes with a 5-year worldwide warranty.
The Cruzer U comes with 4 different capacities – 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB, and they are priced at RM17, RM30, RM60, and RM120 respectively. The Cruzer U is a USB 2.0 flash.
As for the colour availability, Malaysia only has blue and green colour. Tough luck for those who likes red.
We’ll update you if red is available!

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Sony Boosts Wearable Line-Up with Launch of New WS413 Walkman®

Sony recently revealed a new line-up for the Walkman devices at CES 2016. The new WS413 Walkman is a successor from the previous model. The new Walkman is now tougher with the new features like salt waterproof and dust-proof, so you can wear it in wider activity conditions. The new slick design of the wearable also fit nicely around your ears, so you don’t have to worry if it slips at crucial times.
It comes with two ear buds, one for everyday use and another one specially designed waterproof ear buds when it’s covered with a thin film to form barrier to block water from getting in with compromising the sound quality. It also usable in wider range of temperatures, from -5°C to 45°C.

The new Ambient Sound mode will allow you to be conscious about the sound around you. By using the built-in microphone, the Walkman picks up ambient sound around you, means you can still keep it in your ears at the same time stay in touch with your surrounding. This allow your to keep communicates with your friends without having to pause your music.
The WS413 Walkman will be available in Malaysia from February 2016 onwards.The WS413 Walkman will be available in Malaysia from February 2016 onwards.

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Review – BenQ GV30: Excellent Portable Projector

The BenQ GV30 was officially announced last year, and it became Taiwan and Japan’s best-selling portable LED projector. It also bagged quite a number of awards. So, after months of arrangements, the BenQ GV30 is finally making its way into Malaysia. After using the projector for the past few weeks, here’s what I have to share.

Video Review

Unboxing & Setup

When I received the package, I was surprised by the size of the box, especially for a portable projector. Once we got into the contents, it became clear why. BenQ is including a hard-shell travel case for the GV30.

It is not just for the projector but also for the remote control and the charger. There is still available space if you want to throw in an HDMI or USB cable. Great job to the product manager because this is actually useful.

The first thing you need to do when you got the GV30 is to install the Android TV stick into its dedicated slot.

Just pop off the side panel and you’ll see an HDMI port and micro USB cable ready for the Android TV stick.
Outlook

For a portable projector, the GV30 is just about the size of my hand and weighs 1.6kg. It has a rather unique design and it is not just for good looking.

Combined with the magnetic base, you can now have a 135-degree projection, whether if you want to project on the wall, ceiling or even on the floor. I think this is a 200 IQ brilliant idea for a projector.

With the easy projection angle adjustment feature, the GV30 also included auto vertical keystone and autofocus. There are two sensors at the side of the projection lens to detect the projection surface and automatically adjust the keystone and focus.

You can also use the remote to trigger the keystone and auto-focus.
Connectivities & controls

The GV30 has all the ports located at the side. We have:

Full-size HDMI port
USB-C (with Power Delivery support)
3.5mm audio jack
barrel charging port

The controls are mainly done through the Android TV remote control while the physical buttons on the projector are for simple actions such as turning on/off, changing the volume and enabling the Bluetooth.
Battery Life
The built-in 4800mAh battery is enough to provide 2.5 hours of video playback. Given if you’re using the Low Power Mode which decreases the maximum brightness by 50%. Apart from the provided charger, you can also charge the GV30 using a USB-PD power bank with 45W (15V 3A) power output. That should extend the use time especially if you’re planning to watch those 3 hours-long movies.
Projection & Audio Quality

The GV30 is a 720p HD projector. Sure, it may not be as crisp and sharp as a 1080p full HD resolution, however, what BenQ has to offer in return are a highly accurate colour reproduction and distinct contrast. Projecting up to 80-inch from 2.1m distant, colourful animations and action-packed blockbusters will look amazing from the GV30. YouTuber and Reviewer – The Hook Up channel compared the GV30 side by side with multiple portable projectors and came to conclude that BenQ has the best overall image quality.
Audio plays a huge role in the movie-watching experience. The built-in 16W 2.1 channel speaker sounds amazing. The reason is mostly due to the design of the GV30 whereby the speakers have more room to broadcast the sound. No matter how you position the projector, it will not block the speakers. That is a huge benefit as you also use the GV30 as a standalone Bluetooth speaker.
Android TV

As mentioned earlier, the BenQ GV30 is powered by the Android TV operating system. If you’re used to any Android TVs, then you will feel right at home with this user interface. It is Google certified and comes with an official app store. You can get most of your favourite TV apps in the store, such as Plex.

The system also supports wireless projection, especially how it works seamlessly with Apple AirPlay.

While there is no direct Netflix app available, you can access to Netflix through Aptoide TV.
Conclusion: BenQ GV30 – Excellent All-in-One Portable Projector

At the official price tag of RM2,688, some people might think it is expensive. Do keep in mind that, while you can get cheaper portable projectors on the market, however, most of them are 480p resolution and lacks the projection quality and of course the sound quality. What you’re paying for is a balanced, all-in-one experience whereby the product itself is thoughtfully designed. For Malaysians, there will be a pre-order from 20th June until 4th July and you can get your hands on the GV30 at just RM 2,499.
Pre-order – https://bit.ly/3lAWXhT
Shopee – https://bit.ly/3tyucXG
Lazada – https://bit.ly/3MG5Z8A
Voucher Code [BENQNASI]

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Review – Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

Another year, a new Galaxy Z Flip4! While it looks the same as the previous generation, does it offer enough upgrades under the hood to make it worth the upgrade? Honestly, I’d say it does – somewhat. Depending on your priorities, that is.
The Galaxy Z Flip4 is a very straightforward smartphone and it’s definitely not as complicated as the Galaxy Z Fold4 – which you can check out the review at the top right corner because it does share some similarities with this Z Flip4.

Design
Okay, let’s start with the design. The most apparent change here is that the top and bottom parts of the phone – I don’t know what to call it – the purple-colored parts of the phone – are now made out of a matte finish. The hinge cover is now also in a metallic finish – just like the Galaxy Z Flip4.

And we should also highlight the vast variety of colors available of the Galaxy Z Flip4 that you can choose from. We have the 4 main colors – the Bora Purple that we have here, the usual Graphite, Pink Gold, and Blue.

And for the first time here in Malaysia, we can order the Bespoke Edition as well!

There are 5 colors for the top, the same 5 color choices for the bottom, and 3 colors for the frame. In total, we have 75 unique different color combinations to choose from – but we’ll have to shell out another RM200 to enjoy the Bespoke Edition customization.

If you’re thinking of using all the phone cases from the Galaxy Z Flip3, I don’t think it’ll work. Samsung manages to shave off millimeters off the phone’s length and width – particularly with the screen’s frame. I mean, you can see that the edge of the top and bottom part of the phone is now thinner than before.

I also realized that the overall geometry of the Galaxy Z Flip4 is boxier. And that brings me to the cover display.
Cover display
Because of the boxier design, the curvature of the screen’s edge is also less, making it easier to find and apply screen protectors. The overall shape and size of the cover display remain the same as before, and the resolution is also identical.

The features available on the cover screen got an upgrade here, so we can read notifications and reply to them via preset messages, add widgets to the cover display so we can quickly access them like how smartwatches work. One of my new favorite features is to add the Samsung SmartThings widget so I can quickly toggle my smarthome shortcuts directly on the cover display.

Of course, we can also swipe down to access a bunch of quick settings like WiFi, mute or silence the phone, toggle Bluetooth or airplane mode, and even to quickly access the torchlight.

We also have quick access to Samsung Pay by just swiping from the bottom on the cover display. Really convenient.
Hinge
And I also realized that the hinge of the device is a little stiffer and has a larger gap compared to the Z Flip3. I think that’s an okay thing to do since it alleviates the curvature to mitigate material fatigue.

With this new hinge design, I also found out that the crease is less noticeable too.

Screen
Once we open up the device, we have the same 6.7-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. This time, it can also go down to 1Hz to conserve battery.

But, the specs sheet doesn’t convince me so I took out our colorimeter to test it out. From what we can find out, this phone covers virtually 100% of sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamuts. That’s amazing.

However, I realized that when we disabled automatic screen brightness, one new option appears. It’s called “extra brightness”. Turning this feature on, the Galaxy Z Flip4’s screen can go all the way up to 750 nits of brightness. That is extremely bright and this means you can definitely use this phone outdoors under direct sunlight. It’s crazy bright.

Performance
So, what else got an upgrade on the Galaxy Z Flip4? Obviously, the chipset. Powered by the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, the Galaxy Z Flip4 can actually play Genshin Impact at a relatively high frame rate at the maximum graphical settings.

I mean, I’m definitely impressed since this phone is not meant for gaming – but it can definitely be used for gaming if you want to. Just remember to enable the “alternate game performance management” option in the Game Launcher.

The temperature of the device though, is definitely a bit higher than expected. Our thermal camera measured about 41°C at the top side of the device but a lot lower temperature on the bottom side. That is to be expected since the chipset is located at the top side of the phone, beside the camera module.

What mesmerized me is the thermal camera showing the stark contrast of temperature between the two halves of the Galaxy Z Flip4. I don’t know why that made me smile, but it did.
Battery life
With a new chipset on the Galaxy Z Flip4 means better battery life, right? Actually, not so much. The longer battery life mostly comes from the battery capacity upgrade from 3,300mAh to a larger 3,700mAh. Tested at 100 nits of brightness using the PCMark battery life test, the Galaxy Z Flip4 can last for 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Since our battery life testing methodology is the same since last year, we can use back the data from the Galaxy Z Flip3 as a reference. The Galaxy Z Flip3 lasted for 8 hours and 32 minutes.
If we do some quick math, we can calculate that the increase in battery capacity drastically improved the battery life of the device. The new chipset definitely helped, but not as much as others claimed to be.
Anyway, with that 10 hours and 20 minutes result from the PCMark battery life test, I’d say you will need to be thrifty while using the device. Else, that 3,700mAh can’t last throughout the day.
Charging speed
Oh – then the charging speed. The Galaxy Z Flip4 now supports 25W of fast charging which is definitely a nice upgrade and our test reports that it charges from 15% to 100% battery in about 75 minutes.

This charging time is actually the same as the Galaxy Z Flip3’s 15W charging speed but considering that we now have a 3,700mAh battery, yeah it’s an upgrade.
Cameras
What remains more or less similar to the previous generation are the camera megapixel count and lens aperture. There are some tweaks made to the main camera’s sensor and lens focal length but I think we should look at the result instead of diving into the technical specs.

To have a look at all the pictures taken with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, watch our video at the top of this review.
Software
Let’s not forget about the software. I mean, it’s kinda the same across the flagship Samsung devices. The Galaxy Z Flip4, since it’s a foldable device, does come with Flex Mode as well. It works just like before and that’s about it.

We do have a new split-screen feature that we can enable in the Labs menu. Just use two fingers and swipe up from the bottom, and we can select a second app at the bottom.

There is also a floating window menu that can easily be triggered by just swiping the app from the top right corner.

I honestly think that the Galaxy Z Fold4’s software got a much bigger change since Android 12L or Android 12.1 for that matter – is made to enhance the user experience on foldables and tablets only.
A few more things to mention
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is still IPX8-rated, so we can dunk the entire device into the water (please be aware of the risks involved).

However, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is still using a USB 2.0 port at the bottom of the phone, which means no Samsung DeX or HDMI output over USB-C.

Conclusion
And as for the conclusion – I think it’s the same sentiment as the Galaxy Z Fold4.

For us here in Malaysia, the price has increased by RM100 from last year and I think that’s perfectly fine because we here in Malaysia got two huge perks:

1 extra year of warranty
3x inner screen’s film protector replacement for free

I think that the biggest concern when it comes to foldable devices like this is reliability and what can we do if something happens to it. With Samsung’s extra year of warranty – I think it truly instills confidence in many potential customers.

I’d say if you’re already eyeing to enter the world of the Galaxy Z Flip series of smartphones, this is the perfect time to get the Galaxy Z Flip4.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee
Samsung.com/my for the Bespoke Edition

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Only 500 units of realme 5 Pro in Chroma White will be available this Valentine’s Day

realme Malaysia has announced that they’re bringing in the Chroma White version of the realme 5 Pro for Valentine’s Day. And it’ll be in limited quantities, too.
On 4th February 2020 at 12am, you can gift this affordable yet beautiful pearly white smartphone to your significant other. However, you gotta act fast since realme Malaysia is only offering the price of RM999 for 500 units of the Chroma White version.

This realme 5 Pro in Chroma White will also be in the higher-spec version with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

We have reviewed the realme 5 Pro here and said that this is a good smartphone overall – especially for that price. It comes with Snapdragon 712 chipset which is a very powerful mid-range chipset, and also comes with 20W VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 in the box itself.
Review – realme 5 Pro

Click here to head over to Lazada to make your purchase. Customers who are staying in Klang Valley are also eligible for next-day delivery, so you know for sure that you’ll get the phone before Valentine’s Day.

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Red Alert is the distress-calling app for you

We’ve all heard of distress-calling apps in the past – but nothing as simple as Red Alert, an app developed by a local company called Webclixer Creatives, a subsidiary of Janson Group. Red Alert is a great reimagination of how distress-calling apps should work.
Dr Janson Ang, Group CEO & Amjad Hanesh, Chief Technical Officer.
The app has a very simple interface and coupled with an intuitive user experience. While testing the Red Alert app myself, it’s obvious that Red Alert was created with the users across all generations in mind.

The whole app starts off with you logging in – which requires your email address for account verification purposes, real full name and your IC/passport details for cross-checking with the Polis Diraja Malaysia (Royal Malaysia Police) in case of any distress calls turned out to be a major crime and a police report has to be done.

Then, it is required to select 3 trusted contacts to begin, with an option of up to 2 more contacts if you desire to do so. It can also be linked to Facebook for an even more powerful distress call too – which I highly recommend.
Then, it’s pretty straight forward.

It’s a hold-to-start and hold-to-stop interface. Also what’s nice about Red Alert is that there will be a snippet of recorded audio uploaded too – which means your fellow trusted friends and family can listed to what it is and take appropriate action.
All of these live-saving features does come with a price tag though – it costs RM0. Yes, zero. This app is completely free, and is available for download at the Google Play Store right now!

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3 ways to buy the ZenFone 2 now

ASUS’s latest and greatest ZenFone 2 which made my heart skip a beat when I realized its existence is finally here in Malaysia! We played with it in Jakarta a little more than a month ago, and again in the recent 9th May event. Many people are laying their itchy hands on one, but fret not – there are multiple ways to purchase one today.

1. Physical stores
The beautiful smartphone is now available in local resellers and authorized ASUS Stores, with the price and specs of its different variants listed.

The prices should be the same across all the stores, so beware of resellers having different price tags for the ZenFone 2!
 2. ASUS Online Store

If you’re like me, running to the store to get a phone is a boring chore – why not have them delivered to your doorstep, like ASUS Online Store! They will have the ZenFone 2 at 12.00pm today – that’s in just an two hours’ time. So, if you’re planning to get one of this baby, be sure to get it quick!
[UPDATE] : There’s no 4GB version on the ASUS Online Store, will keep you posted when they do!
Head over to the link here to the ASUS Online Store!
3. DiGi’s SmartPlan
But hey – DiGi is also offering the ZenFone 2 with their SmartPlan, with up to three different prices and has two more separate variants respectively – High Voice or High Data.
From Lowyat.net

Seems like a pretty good deal if I’m able to get it for free. Also, High Voice with unlimited free calls is just blissful.

So, what method are you going to use to buy the ZenFone 2?

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Jack up your fortune with feng shui tips from Whatsapp

Need some help in guiding the fortune and virtue to yourself and your family? Whatsapp got the feng shui tips and is willing to share them with everyone.
In order to keep the “tips and tricks” simple and easy to read, we’ll list them down in point form and we know that you want them straight to the point so here we go.

Rat

Hide your online status
Delete read receipts
Send voice notes or stickers to your loved ones

Ox

Support a new cause or find a new interest via Communities
Pin chat messages or message yourself as a to-do list

Tiger

Voice or video call seniors in terms of age or work
Set a custom ringtone for your loved ones

Rabbit

Use the Poll function to get opinions before making major decisions
Utilize Whatsapp Business to make way for more opportunities in your startup

Dragon

Report sussy messages
Make full use of disappearing or view once messages for absolute privacy
Double confirm your messages before sending with Drafts or Delete For Everyone if sent accidentally

Snake

Share your experiences with Status updates
Launch Live Location to let your loved ones know about your current location

Horse

Block unwanted contacts if they keep bothering you
Exit groups silently without anyone knowing

Goat

Share live location in case of emergencies
Express yourself more directly with Themes

Monkey

Maintain good relationships with others via Reactions to show that you’re actually there
Mute group chats if they are too active

Rooster

Message yourself to store spontaneous ideas for later use
Keep conversations light with Reactions
Use Avatar to make stickers unique to you

Dog

Stay connected across multiple devices with Multi-Device feature
Enable 2-Factor Authentication for secure access
Block and report sussy person

Pig

Grow and exercise leadership skills by creating new Communities
Seek opinions via Poll
Delete problematic messages if needed
Update your on-the-go mood and thoughts with Status

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Western Digital Introduces World’s First 512Gb 64-layer 3D NAND Chip

The battle between SSDs and HDDs continue – but now, Western Digital will make things more favorable for SSDs. With the introduction of their world’s first 512Gb 64-layer 3D NAND chip, it’s going to create higher density storage solutions for SSDs.
Let’s break down what it means here. 512Gb 64-layer 3D NAND chip is full of jargon, so we’ll try to explain in two parts.

512Gb here means that a single chip will have 512 gigabits – which translates to 64 gigabytes. 1 byte = 8 bits.
64 layers here means that layers of memory cells are stacked instead of occupying more footprint, making it denser across a single area. Keep in mind that these memory cells aren’t thick at all, but once they’re laid out in an array, they can occupy a humongous area.
This stacked layers of memory are also known as 3D NAND chip.
Irrelevant image, but I thought I’d just highlight that WD does have their own lineup of SSDs.
512Gb in a single chip is a great step ahead to getting massive amounts of storage in an SSD. Unfortunately, we will take quite some time before such technology reaches the market for us to purchase.
Western Digital is expecting the mass production to start in the second half of 2017. Once mass produced, do expect another few months for implementing such technology into SSDs and other memory products.
I can foresee that the future is bright for high-speed solid-state storage devices with large storage capacities. We’ll just need some patience in the mean time. Personally, I can’t wait for terabytes of SSDs to hit the mainstream market. I can finally save all of my games into a single SSD drive and not my hard disk!

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[UPDATED] The Mi Smart Band 5 to reach Malaysia at RM169

Xiaomi Malaysia has announced that the awaited Mi Smart Band 5 will be available in Malaysia starting July 24. However, they have not revealed its pricing just yet, so we’ll keep you updated once it is available.

The Mi Smart Band 5 is the latest smart wearables that feature a large dynamic display with more than 65 dial themes and comes in 6 colors of Yellow, Teal, Navy Blue, Mint Green, Orange, and Black.
Feature-wise, there are 11 sport modes for tracking, PPG biosensors to monitor your heartbeat all day long, REM sleeping recording for keeping up your physical wellbeing, as well as Quality-of-Life functions such as snapping a photo by clicking on the band, unlocking your phone, countdown timers and many more.
The band is also water-resistant up to 50 meters and has a minimum battery life of 14 days that goes up to 20 in eco mode. All your tracked records are listed within the Mi Fit app which is used to pair up your band at the beginning anyway. The Mi Smart Band 5 will first be available exclusively on Lazada and Shopee first.
Availability at other channels in Malaysia will be announced at a later date.

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How to make a phone case from old CDs : Nokia edition

In the dense world today, who wouldn’t want to stand out from the crowd? Everyone is seeking to have a unique identity of their own, much like how hipsters are these days are trying to separate themselves from practically everything.
As our smartphones became an essential for our daily lives, we tend to customize it with some funky designs. Some of us customize it for the sake of just customizing, some are to add functionality, some are added for the colours, whereas some are plainly to protect the phone. Nokia however made a video showing you guys how to make a phone case out of old CDs. Yes, those CD-Rs that we still use these days to burn our mixtapes or to play shuriken with it. Also, they used the Nokia 1520 for this video.

The first thing that came into my mind after watching this was OMG, especially during the molding process. CDs have a somewhat undetermined melting point, since different qualities of CDs have different melting points, though all are in favour to agree that the melting point of CDs are waaaaaay above 100ºC. Wow, Nokia phones can withstand a temperature up to more than a 100ºC? That’s quite impressive!
With the “molding” done, the excess is cut and have the edges trimmed, holes cut and the protection that was for the molding process removed. Apparently the Nokia smartphone still works!
There are few things to note in this video though.
1. The entire video was shot with a Lumia 1020
2. The case made out of CDs is ridiculously shiny and potentially harmful since there are many sharp edges
3. Nokia phones can withstand high temperature, just like how it can withstand deadly drops.
I’m joking, this is just a promotional video made by Nokia for their Lumia smartphone, which is actually quite brilliant and creative, rather than having the cheesy, douchebag Galaxy Gear advertisement which was boring and monotonous in the first place.
Via : Nokia (YouTube)

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[UPDATED] Facebook BIG TEXT – full details

Facebook just rolled out Facebook BIG Comments! Click here to learn more!

Click here to jump to the latest update!

Here’s what I saw on Facebook these days. There are status updates with HUMONGOUS font size. Not sure what’s going on at first, but now we cracked out the details on Facebook big text.

To be honest, I’ve been seeing lots of these updates these days. Only on Facebook app though, but I think I know why too.

UPDATE: It seems that Facebook has rolled out this feature to desktop and mobile too. There’s no running away now. I’m sure we all know it’s annoying, but guess it’s Facebook’s way of balancing attention between videos, links, and texts-based content?

Let’s be honest – I personally never really do read any short text-only status updates on Facebook. I almost exclusively only read essays or watch videos on Facebook these days. This is pretty much Facebook’s answer to how to get a higher engagement rate for those types of statuses.
With bigger fonts, it did catch a lot of attention. Definitely caught mine. However, there’s a few criteria before getting big fonts.
Firstly, your post will have to be 35 characters at most (UPDATE: Facebook has removed this limit. check out this post for more information). Secondly, the status update must be text only. No links, no pictures, no video. If these conditions are not followed, the update will have its usual tiny font size. Also as mentioned earlier, you need Facebook app to see the Facebook big text.
Please do share with your friends – we should all know about this!

[UPDATE]: It looks like this feature is here to stay! With the recent addition of what I call Facebook Fancy Fonts that I’ve talked about here, Facebook is adding more customization on text-only status updates. That includes backgrounds and font colours.
Also, they removed the 35-character limit for big texts!
So click here to learn more about the Facebook Fancy Fonts.

[UPDATE 18th November 2016]: Facebook Fancy Fonts (full details here) have been reworked.
While browsing through Facebook today, I realized there’s a change in their text-only status updates. This time, there are different coloured backgrounds compared to what we’ve seen previously.
The full details on what Facebook has changed since the first release of their big text update is detailed here. Click the image below to check it out!

UPDATE: There’s a method to “disable” this Facebook BIG Text feature. Click here to check it out!
There are actually quite a few methods to go around the entire big text annoyance. We listed them in the link above!

UPDATE: Facebook Fancy Fonts (full details here) has been updated again! This time around, there are some minor interface change and removed some colours.

[UPDATE 15th December 2016]: Thanks to all of  your comments and suggestions, there’s a brand new way to counter this issue! Click here to check out the full details!

In the latest development regarding this issue, Facebook has removed the option to post any more text-only status updated with coloured backgrounds (learn more about Facebook Fancy Fonts here). The entire colour palette has disappeared in the latest Facebook update, and there’s no sign of it returning any time soon.
Big black text on white background however, still exists. There is no way to disable it other than using any of the workarounds that we discovered here.
While what we have documented here are clearly in its testing phase (no idea why so many people are in their “testing group”), we are unsure if this feature will return in the future. Let’s hope that if it does return, there is an option to disable it entirely.

[UPDATE 14th January 2017]: Facebook Fancy Fonts are here to stay!
First off – Happy New Year, everyone! Though it’s quite late, I think it’s still valid if January isn’t here yet.
Anyway, Facebook just reinstated the Fancy Fonts and Big Text into its latest update again. This time, I really don’t think Facebook will ever remove it. Enough testing – it’s been going on for nearly 6 months. Seems like reception is good too, as many friends on my list are using it.
The current version, as of today.
Will Facebook ever grow the list? Maybe. But from what I can see, the classic “big black text with white background” status updates are never going away, even after multiple iterations on the update.
However, I did start to realize some inconsistencies in the Facebook Big Text/Fancy Fonts feature while browsing on my laptop…
Click here for more details regarding the Facebook Fancy Fonts.
If you’re like me and wish to bypass the Facebook Big Text and Fancy Fonts, click here to check out our tips and tricks! 😉

[UPDATE] Facebook brings BIG comments feature!
Despite all the backlash that big fonts for status updates had gotten, Facebook went ahead and started rolling out a big fonts for comments too.
For more details, check out the Facebook BIG comments here!

[UPDATE]: Facebook is adding different forms of text-only status updates!
As we’re here contemplating on whether or not Facebook will ever create a button to disable this feature entirely, they’ve gone about adding and building upon this feature. Here we see the brand new addition called Facebook background posts – a direct sequel to the Facebook Fancy Fonts that we’ve seen here.
Click here to find out more about the Facebook background posts.
One thing I have to say – at least it’s better than just having big texts.

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Nokia 3.1 Comes To Malaysia, Priced At RM655

Nokia has been making waves around the smartphone industry these days with the arrival of the Nokia 7 Plus that we reviewed here among other things. Nokia has already been bringing us beautiful, sleek, and durable designs with its aluminium bodies. The Nokia 3.1 is no exception either – and it’s an entry-level smartphone.

The Nokia 3.1 is equipped with these specs:

OS:
Android 8.0 Oreo

Chipset:
MediaTek 6750 (fabricated with 28nm process technology)

4x Cortex-A53 at 1.5GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.0GHz
Mali-T860 dual-core GPU at 520MHz

RAM:
3 GB LPDDR3 in the following colours: Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome, White/Iron

Storage:
32 GB internal user memory with MicroSD card slot (up to 128 GB support)

Display:
5.2” HD+, 2.5D Cover Glass with anti-FP coating, Corning Gorilla Glass

Camera:

Rear camera: 13MP autofocus camera f/2 with led flash
Front facing camera: 8MP fixed focus camera f/2.0 84.6 FoV

Connectivity & Sensors:
Micro USB (USB 2.0), OTG, 3.5mm, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/, BT 4.2, GPS/AGPS+GLONASS, NFC

Battery:
Integrated 2990mAh battery

Audio:
Single speaker

Dimensions:
146.25mm (L), 68,65 (W), 8.7mm (H)

Weight:
138.3g

As stated in the specs, the Nokia 3.1 isn’t going to be a performer. The specs is actually quite good for its price – but the MediaTek 6750 is already more than two years old at this point.

However, even with the price tag of just RM655, the Nokia 3.1 remains to be an Android One smartphone – which is a priceless value to the phone itself. This puts the new Nokia 3.1 among the most secure phones out there, always up to date with the latest Google services like the Google Assistant and Google Photos with free unlimited high-quality photo storage. With Android One, the Nokia 3.1 is surely to get the Android P upgrade when it arrives.
The Nokia 3.1 will be available in 3 colors – Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome and White/Iron. It’ll only have one storage/RAM option, which is 3GB/32GB. The Nokia 3.1 is in stores now 13 July 2018 at a recommended retail price of RM655.

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MWC2018: LG V30S ThinQ Announced; Comes With Integrated AI

It seems like everyone is on the AI bandwagon these days, and LG is not missing out on it. LG just announced their first ever smartphone in the ThinQ lineup with the LG V30S ThinQ.
LG introduces two different types of AI-based solution with the their smartphone – there’s Vision AI and also Voice AI.

This turquoise is beautiful!
Vision AI includes 3 new intelligent camera features – AI CAM, QLens, and Bright Mode. AI CAM is more like a smart auto mode that automatically changes the shooting mode between its 8 categories shooting mode to ensure proper saturation, exposure, and contrast.
QLens is made to be something like Google Goggles. Capture an item of interest with QLens to get information as to where to buy the product online at the lowest price as well as recommendations of similar items. Perform an image search with QLens to see matching or similar images of food, fashion and celebrities or detailed information of landmarks such as buildings and statues.

As for the Bright Mode, it’s self-explanatory. It’s meant for low-light photography on the LG V30S ThinQ uses AI feature uses algorithms to brighten images by a factor of two for better looking photos without the noise.
Voice AI is an integration with Google Assistant to bring LG-exclusive voice commands. This allows users to change settings without sifting through complex menu options.
As for the specs of the LG V30S ThinQ, there’s actually another LG V30S+ ThinQ. The difference is that the LG V30S ThinQ comes with 128GB of storage whereas the LG V30S+ ThinQ comes with 256GB of storage.
Key Specifications:

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon ™ 835 Mobile Platform
Display: 6.0-inch 18:9 QuadHD+ OLED FullVision Display (2880 x 1440 / 538ppi)
Memory:

V30S ThinQ: 6GB RAM / 128GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)
V30S+ ThinQ: 6GB RAM / 256GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)

Camera:

Rear Dual: 16MP Standard Angle (F1.6 / 71°) / 13MP Wide Angle (F1.9 / 120°)
Front: 5MP Wide Angle (F2.2 / 90°)

AI: AI CAM / QLens / Bright Mode / AI Haptic / Google Assistant
Battery: 3300mAh
Operating System: Android 8.0 Oreo
Size: 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm
Weight: 158g
Network: LTE-A 4 Band CA
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 5.0 BLE / NFC / USB Type-C 2.0 (3.1 compatible)
Colors: New Moroccan Blue, New Platinum Gray
Other: IP68 Water and Dust Resistant / MIL-STD 810G Compliant / 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC / HDR10 / Crystal Clear Lens / Google Daydream / UX 6.0+ / Voice Recognition / Face Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / Qualcomm Quick Charge™ 3.0 Technology / Wireless Charging

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Huawei Nova 7 pre-order starts 7th July at RM1,999

Huawei Malaysia has announced the arrival of the Huawei Nova 7 – soon. But for only 1 day which is 7th July, you’ll get to preorder it for only RM1,999. Pretty steep price, but it comes with the HiSilicon Kirin 985 chipset with 5G support.

Huawei Nova 7 is one of the relatively cheap 5G smartphones in the market right now and Huawei is touting that this new phone comes with a better selfie camera. The smartphone comes with the following specs:

 6.53-inch OLED display

1080p resolution
Punch hole notch at the top left corner

Kirin 985 5G chipset
8GB RAM
Up to 256GB storage
Quad rear-facing cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 PDAF
Ultra-wide angle: 8MP f/2.4 PDAF
Telephoto: 8 MP, f/2.4 PDAF, 3x optical zoom
Macro: 2MP f/2.4

32MP f/2.2 selfie camera
4,000mAh battery

45W fast charging
5W reverse charging

Black, Space Silver, Midsummer Purple, Red, Green

We have already reviewed the Huawei Nova 7 SE not long ago and overall, that phone has a fantastic 64MP main camera but everything other thing is pretty standard in terms of a mid-range smartphone nowadays.
One particular thing that we still have to highlight is the 5G feature. While it’s nice to have, it’s still unusable here in Malaysia. By the time 5G becomes widely-available and affordable, I think the next generation of Huawei Nova smartphones are already in the market – alongside with even more affordable and potentially better 5G mid-range smartphones.

Triple Rewards
The Huawei Nova 7 pre-order special starts this Tuesday, 7th July 2020, at Huawei Store for the price of RM1,999. You’ll get rewards worth up to RM1,571 too:

Cloud Storage 15GB for 12 Months
Member Center Rewards worth up to RM1,000
Mini Speakers
Huawei Nova 7 Casing
Huawei Video
Huawei SuperCharge Powerbank 10,000 mAh (Worth RM259)
Stand a chance to win the Huawei MateBook 13 (Worth RM3,499)

The Huawei Nova 7 will be made available nationwide in all Huawei Experience Stores (HES) from 10 July onwards.
Living in Penang? Get a freebie 5-hour free parking ticket with the Penang Smart Parking application on the Huawei AppGallery. Really appreciate the effort though.

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Which one should you buy? ASUS Vivobook Pro 14X N7400P and ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5400E highlight

For around the price of RM4,500, ASUS has a few laptops to offer. However, two laptops that caught our attention were the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14X N7400P and also the ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5400E. These are two great laptops but they offer completely different sets of features at about the same starting price.
So, in today’s comparison, we’re pitting these two laptops against each other to see which one you should actually buy for yourself. We go through a lot of different aspects when comparing these two laptops – so grab a drink and perhaps a snack.

The reason why we did this comparison is because of the price – as mentioned earlier. The starting prices of these two laptops are:

ASUS Vivobook Pro 14X OLED N7400P @ RM4,799
ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED UX5400E @ RM4,999

These two machines do come with a lot of specs difference too, particularly the three core components – CPU, GPU, and RAM. That means the expected performance out of these two laptops will vary greatly as well.
But that’s not all – there is a reason why the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED UX5400E is priced so high – and that is because of the ScreenPad 2.0. Love it or hate it – it’s baked into the laptop.

However, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14X OLED N7400P also comes with a fancy feature – the virtual ASUS Dial. We’ve already reviewed the physical version of the ASUS Dial but not having a physical dial means that the feeling and the tactility of actually touching and spinning the wheel with haptic feedback is going to be a pain to use.

We also go through a few other points in this comparison – like the design of the laptops, the size & weight, the (lack of) upgradability, and also our personal picks on which laptop we should buy at this price point.
To learn more about both of these laptops individually, check out our reviews below.

Where to buy the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14X OLED N7400P? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

Where to buy the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED UX5400E? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

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realme C55 now official in Malaysia and you can get one from RM699

The very first now ‘Champion’-inspired C series smartphone from realme has been launched in Malaysia. Welcome, the realme C55.

As reported before, the realme C55 is the important step in rebranding the C series as a family of smartphones that does exceptionally well in at least 1 out of 4 contesting categories in today’s budget smartphone market. But since the C55 is the first one of its kind therefore “unique and exclusive”, it goes ham for a total of 3 sections, namely the storage, camera, and charging.

In short, it has the largest memory capacity, camera lens size, and the highest fast charge wattage compared to competitors at the same price therefore it is “sensible and reasonable” to just go straight for the C55.
But we’ll leave that to your judgment after you screen through the spec sheet.

6.72-inch IPS LCD Display

1080p Resolution
Middle Punch Hole Notch
90Hz Refresh Rate

MediaTek Helio G88 Chipset
Up to 8GB RAM
Up to 256GB Storage
Dual Back Cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Depth Sensor

8MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh Battery

33W Fast Charge

Sun Shower, Rainy Night Colors

Price and Preorder Freebie
Available in 2 configurations of 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB, the realme C55 is priced at just RM699 and RM799 respectively which is surprisingly affordable and out of most people’s expectations.
But anyway, you’ll get different sets of goodies depending on whether you wanna be an early bird or not but we’ll list it down for you to decide.

Preorder via realme official brand stores (March 28 – 30)

FREE realme Buds 2 Neo, 6-month Extended Warranty

First Sale Promo via realme official brand stores and authorized retailers (March 31 – April 6)

FREE 6-month Extended Warranty

First Sale Promo via realme official Lazada and Shopee stores (March 31 only)

FREE realme Buds 2 Neo, 6-month Extended Warranty, realme key chain

First Sale Promo via realme TikTok Shop (March 31 only)

FREE realme Buds 2 Neo

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Review – Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has finally arrived and we’ve spent the last week or so with this phone. My experience with this phone was a rather interesting one – so let me share them with you.

For this phone, we’ll still do our usual 6 points and another personal opinion segment after that.
Design
Let’s start off with point number one, the design. I obviously like how the Galaxy S21 series of phones look. It’s an actual original design that is iconic, easily recognizable, and sexy. Since it is indeed using a polycarbonate body, the camera bump is not curved up from the phone’s frame like the other Galaxy S21 series of phones, but instead – it’s the same piece as the back of the phone.

Also, the Galaxy S21 FE comes in a total of 4 different colors – the usual black and white, olive color that matches the Galaxy Buds2, and also the Lavendar color that we have here.

And one more thing that we need to highlight is the weight of the phone. It’s extremely lightweight.
Specs
The spec of this phone is a rather interesting one. The Malaysian version of the Galaxy S21 FE comes with the Exynos 2100 with 8GB RAM and also 128GB of storage.
I know many people are displeased that the Galaxy S21 FE comes with Exynos instead of Snapdragon – how dare Samsung commit such atrocity?

Relax. I’ve used the Galaxy S21 Ultra with the Exynos 2100 and also daily-driving the Galaxy Z Fold3 with the Snapdragon 888 now. What I’ll tell you is this – Snapdragon 888 is just supremely inefficient and it’s a bad experience. Exynos 2100 is much better for day-to-day use.

However, when it comes to gaming – I think both the Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100 will suffer. As we’ve mentioned in our gaming test of the Galaxy S21 FE, the surface temperature of the Galaxy S21 FE never goes anywhere above 35°C and I assume the temperature of the chip itself is at about 40-45°C. I assume because the temperature monitoring app called Perf Z is still not available for the Galaxy S21 FE at the time of this recording.

Display
Nothing much to be said here other than the Galaxy S21 FE coming in with a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a resolution of 2400×1080 and 120Hz refresh rate and also HDR10+ support.

We also tested the color accuracy of this phone to see how “premium” it is, just to find out that yes – it is indeed a premium screen.

This screen is also nearly perfectly flat as there is only a slight curvature at the edge of the screen. That means finding screen protectors and especially tempered glass screen protectors is much easier.

But somehow, the punchout for the selfie camera is much bigger than the actual lens itself, and the fingerprint scanner is located at the very bottom of the screen, making it a hassle to use. Samsung got it right with the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but somehow not with the Galaxy S21 FE. 🤷♂

Camera
The cameras on the Galaxy S21 FE is a funny story. You see, the Galaxy S21 FE comes with a total of 3 different cameras but if we compare spec for spec, the cameras themselves, both the main and ultrawide cameras are identical with the Galaxy Z Fold3. Only the telephoto camera is different between these two phones.

To have a look at all the pictures taken with the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, watch our video at the top of this review.

The video side of things is also rather weird. All cameras can record at 1080p 30fps or 4K 30fps, but only the main camera can record at 1080p 60fps or 4K 60fps. I really do wish all camera sensors can record at 1080p 60fps, though.
But one thing is for sure, the main camera’s OIS is doing a very good job at stabilizing the footage.
Battery
This is a rather standard affair, honestly. It comes with a 4,500mAh battery and in our battery life test at 120Hz refresh rate, it lasts about 10 hours and I think that’s expected from this phone.
Charging
Just like the other phones within the Galaxy S21 series, this phone doesn’t come with a charger in the box. The box is just as thin as the other Galaxy S21 phones to the point that I even forgot where I placed the box. Anyway, that’s unimportant.

The Galaxy S21 FE can support up to 25W of wired charging via USB-PD PPS standard (more information at the top right corner there). From our test, it charges from 15% to 100% in slightly more than an hour – that’s about it.

Software
This is one part that I have to salute Samsung. This Galaxy S21 comes shipped with Android 12 with One UI 4.0 out of the box. The overall experience is the same as before – but I’m just impressed that it comes pre-installed with Android 12 with One UI 4.0.

Anyway, the software experience remains pretty much the same as Android 11 with One UI 3. There are a few additions here and there like the “hardware in use” indicator at the top right corner of the phone, then there are the customization options with color palette, some new widget designs, and that’s about it.
Android 12 is a very minor upgrade, in my opinion.
But, Samsung already pushed the January 2022 update for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. I’m still very impressed by Samsung’s commitment to providing proper software support for their devices.

Other misc. things
A few more minor things to speedrun through – the Galaxy S21 FE doesn’t have 3.5mm audio jack, it doesn’t have microSD card slot but it does have dual SIM.

It does come with USB 3.0 and HDMI output over Type-C including Samsung DeX, and also IP68-rated.

Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
Let’s talk about the price first. The Galaxy S21 FE comes in two configurations and prices are:

128GB @ RM2,899
256GB @ RM3,099

Is the Galaxy S21 FE a good phone? I’d say yes. In all honesty, if we only look at the phone itself, it is actually good. That price is pretty much justified.
However, despite that, I have one qualm with the Galaxy S21 FE.
First one – the launch time. This phone should’ve either launched earlier or later. You see, if the Galaxy S21 FE launched earlier, then the price makes sense since the Galaxy S20 FE had the same price at launch but was launched 6 months after the Galaxy S20.

If the Galaxy S21 FE was launched later together with the Galaxy S22 series and renamed to Galaxy S22 Lite or something, I think it is also a better choice than launching it now. That is especially true since the Galaxy S22 is rumored to be launched sometime in February.
But the main question is – should you buy the Galaxy S21 FE? Well, I think it’s a good phone overall, just the launch timing is weird. To whoever says “better get the Galaxy S21”, then I’m sorry to say that the retail price of the Galaxy S21 is still at around RM3,499 brand new – so there is a sizable price gap.
To those who say “better get the Pixel 6”, unfortunately, the Pixel 6 is not available in Malaysia so there’s that.
Either way, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is still a magnificent phone – just get it at a lower price.

Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

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New POCO F5 series enters Malaysia and limited time special prices see as low as RM1,399

POCO Malaysia has revealed the brand new flagship devices F5 and F5 Pro for 2023.

Both smartphones continue the tradition of the POCO spirit whereby they provide absolute value for money in terms of pure processing power and memory capacity at affordable prices.

But it is not just pure bang for the buck here as the F5 Pro also uses a WQHD+ 120Hz AMOLED DotDisplay which is a first in the POCO family so yeah, you know things are good when premium stuff started to come through.
Anyway, a quick and easy spec sheet summary is here for brief reference.

Model

POCO F5

POCO F5 Pro

Display

6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay (1080p Resolution, Middle Punch Hole Notch, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+ Support, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits Peak Brightness)

6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay (1440p Resolution, Middle Punch Hole Notch, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+ Support, Dolby Vision, 1400 nits Peak Brightness)

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

RAM

Up to 12GB

Storage

Up to 256GB

Up to 512GB

Back Cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF, OIS
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4

Front Camera

16MP

Battery

5,000mAh (67W Fast Charge)

5,000mAh (67W Fast Charge, 30W Wireless)

Price and Availability
The POCO F5 series is available for grabs starting right now at the following prices and their respective memory configuration.
To celebrate the launch, one may grab them at cheaper prices denoted by the bracketed figures.

POCO F5

8GB+256GB @ RM1,699 (RM1,399)
12GB+256GB @ RM1,799 (RM1,499)

POCO F5 Pro

8GB+256GB @ RM2,099 (RM1,999)
12GB+256GB @ RM2,199 (RM2,099)
12GB+512GB @ RM2,399 (RM2,199)

The F5 Pro is available exclusively on Lazada while the F5 goes for the orange boy Shopee instead.

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Everything you need to know about the ROG Phone 6; starts at RM3,599

Introducing – the ROG Phone 6. And yes, all of the leaks about this phone are accurate. It comes with a massive cooler this time around and a surprise to no one, it also uses the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Seriously, it should’ve been named the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+.
Here is a quick video summarizing everything we need to know about the ROG Phone 6.

The gist of it is simple – the new ROG Phone 6 comes in two colors, black or white. The base version has a glossy glass back. It still retains the ROG logo at the back of the phone that is lit up with RGB, and it looks good.

As for the top-of-the-line ROG Phone 6 Pro, it will have the most amount of RAM and the most amount of storage too. The performance remain the same across both the Pro and non-Pro variants.

It also comes with a frosted glass finish and it is only available in white color and has something called ROG Vision.
It’s pretty much just a strip of OLED display at the back of the phone but we can customize to display whatever we want via the Armoury Crate software.

There are a few major changes done to the ROG Phone 6. The chipset – as mentioned earlier, has been upgraded to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, but it the chipset location has also been shifted to the middle of the phone. That means the chipset will make direct contact with the new AeroActive Cooler 6 at the back of the phone.

The cooling system inside has also been buffed as it now has a much better thermal paste (I assume it is?) and also more vapor chambers to wick heat away from the SoC faster than ever before.

Since the SoC is in the middle, the ROG Phone 6 finally upgraded to a dual-cell battery design. To most people, this wouldn’t matter – but a dual-cell battery design will allow much faster charging speeds compared to a single-cell, especially at higher wattages.

The size and shape of the phone, the AirTriggers, and audio jack remain the same as the last generation – and even the screen is the same too. The top and bottom bezels of the screen are also the same because ROG is the one and only phone that retains front-facing stereo speakers.

Also, the accessory port in the shape of pogo pins at the side of the phone is now gone. There is only a high-speed USB-C port there. That means your AeroActive Cooler 5 will not work on the ROG Phone 6.

You’ll have to get the new AeroActive Cooler 6 for the ROG Phone 6.

There are also a few more accessories that are launched alongside the ROG Phone 6, but we won’t talk about them today. Here is the full list of prices.

There are also promotions for the ROG Phone 6, so refer to these images here.

That aside, we have a whole series of videos regarding the ROG Phone 6 starting today. We’ll talk about the performance, the accessories (especially the cooler), talk about why the official screen protector is so expensive, and many more.
We’ll be publishing one video everyday at 8.30pm (GMT+8) and it will end on the 11th of July 2022. We’ve also created a playlist of videos too – so watch it here.

We’re starting off with the gaming performance and wow the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is powerful. It still is going to warm up like nobody’s business – but at least it has the performance to show.

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Android 4.4 KitKat and Nexus 5 announced; what you need to know

Finally, after being leaked and teased for months! The new Google Nexus 5 is officially announced, and the design is just like the leaked renders we have seen for the last uncountable amount of leaks.

Google made a very special and beautiful webpage for their flagship device this time, and Google boasts its features just like the Motorola X’s website did, and I’d say that they’re doing it very well.
So let’s talk about what’ new in the Android 4.4 KitKat first, as it is of course something that affects everyone one of us.

First off is of course the new Nexus 5’s 8MP camera with OIS (optical image stabilization), HDR+ and Android’s very own Photosphere capabilities. A quick recap on the features – the OIS will have pictures taken to have a lot less blur, HDR+ is basically burst shot for Android’s very, very slow HDR mode.

If you realized the “always listening” feature on the Motorola X, then this might be nostalgically familiar – Google brought that feature to the Nexus 5 so that it can listen to you too. All you gotta say is “OK Google” and it automatically launches the voice search for you! One thing I’m wondering though – why didn’t Google bring the seamless notification to the Nexus 5 too?
So that’s pretty much what interests me in the new Android 4.4 KitKat, and also the much needed revamp of the UI including the navigation bar and notification bar and also the icons of apps which is an eyesore. Now, let’s get on to the new Nexus 5

First thing’s first – I can’t deny how pretty LG and Google made it to look like. Finally the front-facing camera is facing straight, and not aiming to your face sideways. I’m wondering where the cluster of sensors have gone to though. And another thing if you realized, where is the speakerphone?
The all new Nexus 5 is available in two colours and two storage options – white, black, 16GB or 32GB. They all of course have the same specs, unlike what the rumours said.

4.95-inch 1080p (1920×1080) resolution full HD IPS display with 445 ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
8MP rear-facing camera with Optical Image Stabilization, 1.3MP front-facing camera
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor running at 2.26GHz
Adreno 330 GPU running at 450MHz
Dual-band Wi-Fi running at 2.5GHz and 5GHz, supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Has SlimPort enabled
Dual microphones
Ceramic power and volume buttons (???)
2300mAh battery
Sensors

GPS
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity/Ambient Light
Pressure
Hall

After seeing the pretty impressive specs, I can’t help to wonder what is the Hall sensor is for. In engineering terms, the Hall sensor detects the presence of Hall effect – which changes the output voltage when a magnetic field is present. In layman’s terms though, it means that the Hall sensor detects magnetic field. Maybe Google has something in mind and what to do about it, but for now, I can think of nothing except for a little bit of encryption. Another thing that I can’t brain is the usage of ceramic buttons. Seriously, is it that often that buttons of other materials break?
Amazingly but predictable since it is Google, the price of the new Nexus 5 for both colours and both storage options remains the same – 16GB is $349 and the 32GB is $399, which is approximately RM1107.03 and RM1265.63 respectively. Surely the price of the phone when it’s in Malaysia will be at least RM1650 for the 16GB version if it’s following the Nexus 4’s price.
It is of course not available in Malaysia yet, but we expect it to be in Malaysia somewhere about in a month or so.

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