Samsung and the United Nations Development Programme Partner With Youth to Accelerate Progress for the Global Goals

In celebration of the United Nations’ 75
th
 Anniversary, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced
Generation17
, an initiative in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (
UNDP
) to inspire action to achieve the Global Goals – a set of 17 interlinked goals that provide a blueprint to achieve a better future for all by 2030.

Generation17 merges the power of Samsung Galaxy smartphone technology with UNDP’s platform to galvanize an entire generation of young people to achieve the 17 Global Goals in less than ten years. The initiative will elevate the stories and share the impactful work of young leaders who are already making considerable strides in support of the Global Goals.

“We are excited to better connect these inspiring advocates to their peers, enable their generation to take bold action on the Goals, and make their voices heard loud and clear with the latest Galaxy technology and our shared vision,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “With a purpose as grand as the Global Goals, we strongly believe a collaborative, rallying effort will be imperative in sparking meaningful change.”

The 2020 cohort of Generation17 is made up of four trailblazers who are mobilizing communities from Mali and Argentina, to Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our lifetimes:

Máximo Mazzocco (Argentina):
 A 30-year old who founded Eco House, a nonprofit that promotes sustainable development through education, volunteering, advocacy and environmental certification

Sadya Touré (Mali):
 A 23-year-old author who founded Mali Musso, an organization which empowers women through education to destigmatize gender-based violence

Shomy Chowdhury (Bangladesh):
 A 26-year-old Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activist seeking to ensure access to clean water and sanitation for all through her global organization, Awareness 360, working across 23 countries

Tafara Makaza (Zimbabwe):
 A 24-year-old junior at Williams College, in Williamstown, MA, studying astrophysics who has launched diverse startups to build transportation, energy, agriculture and education solutions

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The 2020 Cohort of Generation17 Young Leaders

Millennials and Gen Z wield incredible influence in catalyzing change as tech savvy global citizens in an unprecedently borderless world, with their unwavering and relentless optimism leading the charge on climate change and racial justice and influencing policymakers and businesses to chart a more sustainable course for our collective future. Generation17 is our answer to their call-to-action.

“Young people are advancing the Global Goals through their work as innovators, entrepreneurs and advocates, and we must properly engage them today for the success of our global agenda tomorrow,” said UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner. “They harness incredible power in advocating for positive, systemic change, and we must support them in their roles as torchbearers of the Global Goals. This initiative complements other initiatives across the UN system, strengthening the foundations for a UN that delivers with and for young people through the UN Youth Strategy: Youth2030.”

UNDP and Samsung will provide mentorship, networking opportunities, and Galaxy devices to help broaden the reach of each of the young leaders’ voices and strengthen their organizations and businesses. They will also use the
Samsung Global Goals app
, which is preinstalled on the latest Galaxy smartphones, to show users how they can make a difference across the 17 Global Goals in their daily lives. Through educational content, the app aims to increase awareness of the Goals and has so far raised $1M in donations for UNDP.


Stay Put and Shop Online During HONOR’s Intelligent Health Week Sale!

Keep calm and satisfy your retail therapy needs online! Global smartphone brand HONOR today announced the return of the HONOR Intelligent Health Week Sale online on the brand’s e-commerce website,
Hihonor.
 From 23 – 30 October, customers can enjoy exciting deals, freebies, and vouchers up to RM 200 on HONOR smartphones, accessories and more from the comfort of their home.

Earlier this month, HONOR Malaysia welcomed MagicBook Pro and HONOR Watch GS Pro priced at RM 3,599 and RM 999, respectively. Customers can now receive vouchers up to RM 50 during HONOR’s Intelligent Health Week for these new arrivals. For every purchase of the laptop, customers will receive a free HONOR Backpack, Bluetooth Mouse and an HONOR Magic Earbuds worth RM 817. While for every purchase of the HONOR GS Pro, customers will receive a free HONOR Sport Pro worth RM 299.

For young professionals looking for maximised productivity on-the-go, the HONOR MagicBook Pro is packed with the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H processor and a 16.1-inch FullView Display with a phenomenal 90% screen-to-body ratio, without compromising on weight and size. The HONOR GS Pro boasts a 25-day battery life that is built to withstand the toughest environments alongside a slew of navigation capabilities including enhanced GPS technology and weather alerts.

HONOR Smartphones and Wearables

Enjoy discounts on some of your favorite HONOR devices and receive amazing freebies in return!

Model

RRP

Intelligent Health Week

Freebies

HONOR 9X Pro

RM 999

N/A

HONOR Gift Box

HONOR 9X

RM 849

N/A

HONOR Gift Box

HONOR 8X MAX

RM 829

N/A

HONOR Gift Box

HONOR 9A

RM 549

N/A

15GB Cloud Storage

HONOR 8A

RM 469

N/A

32G SD Card

HONOR 7S

RM 299

N/A

HONOR Data Cable and Mini Phone Holder

HONOR 8S 3+64 GB

RM 429

N/A

HONOR Flask Bottle

HONOR 8S

RM 369

N/A

HONOR Data Cable and Mini Phone Holder

HONOR Watch Magic Strap (Blue)

RM 89

RM 69

N/A

HONOR MagicBook 14 8+256 GB

RM 2,299

N/A

HONOR Backpack

HONOR MagicBook 14 16+512 GB

RM 2,999

N/A

HONOR Backpack and Bluetooth Mouse

HONOR MagicBook Pro

RM 3,599

N/A

HONOR Backpack, Bluetooth Mouse and HONOR Magic Earbuds

HONOR Watch GS Pro

RM 999

N/A

HONOR Sport Pro

HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm (Flax Brown)

RM 749

RM 649

Waterproof Bag and Strap

HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm (Charcoal Black)

RM 699

RM 599

Waterproof Bag and Strap

HONOR MagicWatch 2 42mm (Agate Black)

RM 599

N/A

Waterproof Bag

HONOR MagicWatch 2 42 mm (Sakura Gold)

RM 799

N/A

Waterproof Bag

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Vouchers

As an extra treat, customers can receive a RM 200 and/or RM 100 to be used on selected HONOR products and a RM 50 and/or RM 20 with a minimum spend of RM 350 and RM 200 on a single transaction, respectively. The vouchers can be used during the HONOR Intelligent Health Week Sale from 23 – 30 October.

Voucher

Selected HONOR Products

RM 200

HONOR MagicBook 14 (Space Gray), HONOR Watch Magic, HONOR Magic Earbuds and HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm (Charcoal Black)

RM 100

HONOR 8X Max, HONOR 9X Pro, HONOR Sport Pro and HONOR Backpack

RM 50

HONOR 9X Lite, HONOR 9A, HONOR 8S and HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm (Charcoal Black)

RM 20

HONOR Scale 2, HONOR Band 5, HONOR Powerbank 10,000mAh and HONOR Mini Speaker

Review and Win

Purchased the HONOR MagicBook Pro and/or HONOR Watch GS Pro recently? Interested customers can also stand a chance to win prizes worth RM 149* for a review of HONOR’s newly arrived products purchased during 6- 30 October 2020. Five (5) random winners will be selected to win an HONOR Soundstone Speaker or HONOR Band 5 Sport (Sakura Pink).

*Terms and Conditions Apply

Don’t miss out on these amazing deals! For more information on HONOR Malaysia, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for updates.


Shopee and Visa Sign 5-Year Partnership Unlocking Growth Opportunities For SEA Digital Economy

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, today announced a five-year regional strategic partnership that will encourage greater participation in Southeast Asia’s digital economy, a key component of accelerating the region’s overall economic growth. Shopee users will also benefit by being able to pay with an ease of mind using Visa and enjoy additional promotions and rewards. This partnership is part of Shopee’s mission to better the lives of individuals and businesses through technology, which increasingly includes digital payments.

As part of the regional agreement, Shopee and Visa will partner to:

Incentivise MSMEs to digitalise their business on Shopee and adopt digital payments through Visa

Provide MSMEs with marketing and campaign support to drive awareness, traffic and sales to online stores

Launch co-branded credit cards in collaboration with local banks

Offer fast, easy and secure Visa payments to all Shopee users

Create unique experiences for Shopee users through Visa’s exclusive sponsorship platforms

Shopee will be able to provide shoppers and merchants with greater value, convenience and security through Visa, making it easier to do business and increase sales. Visa will tap on Shopee’s extensive user base to expand its presence with Southeast Asia MSMEs and online shoppers.

Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer, Shopee
, said: “Shopee continually strengthens our ecosystem to be an enabler for MSMEs to leverage technology to grow their business. We are looking forward to working closely with Visa to leverage their extensive and secure network to make it easier for sellers to digitalise, particularly those in tier-two cities and rural areas. Our shoppers will also benefit with a more convenient and rewarding experience that will encourage purchases and spur the growth of the economy. We’re committed to being in Southeast Asia for Southeast Asia to unlock the transformative power of technology.”

Neil Mumm, Head of Merchant Sales & Acquiring, Asia Pacific, Visa
, said: “When a small business goes digital, they’re plugged into a much broader commerce landscape. Visa is working to help any business, regardless of their size or location, better attract and serve more local and global customers by getting enabled to accept digital payments in a safe and secure manner. This is especially important in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumers and businesses increasingly adopt touchless payments and online shopping. Visa is looking forward to working with Shopee to extend access to the digital economy for small businesses across Southeast Asia. Our expanded partnership with Shopee is one of the exciting ways Visa is supporting small businesses as they recover and look towards future growth.”

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Over the next few months, Shopee and Visa will also launch co-branded credit cards across selected markets in partnership with local banks. It will offer shoppers integrated and seamless rewards and allow Visa to reach more local consumers. In Malaysia, the Maybank Shopee Credit Card was launched in June 2020 and was well received by Malaysians with overwhelming response in the first few days of launch.

The partnership will also see Shopee deepen its relationship with CyberSource, Visa’s full-service payment management platform, to support transaction processing and fraud detection and ensure a smooth and frictionless online shopping experience.

Southeast Asia is on track to becoming the fourth-largest economy by 2030, with an increasing percentage of GDP driven by the digital economy. The Southeast Asia internet economy is expected to reach $300 billion by 2025 with e-commerce being the biggest sector and driver of growth. The Southeast Asian e-commerce market is estimated to be worth $150 billion by 2025, up from $38 billion in 2018.

An increasingly tech-savvy population, rising middle class and the accelerated shift towards online services will further fuel the e-commerce industry. In 2015, 49 million people bought or sold items online, and by 2019, that number tripled to 150 million. With more than 70% of the region’s adult population being unbanked or underbanked, adopting digital payments will enable them to participate in the digital economy.

As the market leader, Shopee will continue to leverage its key strengths to help buyers, sellers and brand partners make buying and selling online accessible for all. Shopee has experienced strong growth in Q1 2020. According to App Annie, in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, Shopee emerged as the top in the Shopping category by average monthly active users and downloads, and also the total time spent in-app on Android.


Start Your Experience With Your New HUAWEI Device With The Best VIP Treatment

Got your brand-new latest HUAWEI device? Now all you have to do is sit back, relax, and let HUAWEI’s New Phone VIP Unboxing Service get you ready for the experience of a lifetime.

The service includes:

HUAWEI membership registration and HUAWEI ID creation

Data transferring

Apps installation tutorial

The New Phone VIP Unboxing Service is available at HUAWEI Experience Stores or HUAWEI Service Centres across the country. For remote assistance, you can also call the customers care line, which is available 12 hours a day, seven days a week. You may call the Malaysia hotline number at
1800-22-0086
.

To book a slot to receive this New Phone VIP Unboxing Service, all you need to do is follow these four simple steps:

Step 1: Open the Support App on your HUAWEI mobile device

Step 2: In the App, select VIP Service under the “QUICK SERVICES” section

Step 3: Locate your nearest VIP Service store on the map

Step 4: Call the store to schedule a booking

Schedule your VIP Service now!

Don’t wait any longer. Book your slot for the HUAWEI New Phone VIP Unboxing Service now and enjoy your brand-new HUAWEI device to the fullest!

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The Summoner’s Cup Will Be Presented To The League of Legends World Championship 2020 Winners

The Summoner’s Cup, the championship trophy hoisted by the winning team at the League of Legends World Championship each year, has arrived in Shanghai, China as well as its one-of-a-kind Louis Vuitton Trophy Travel Case. Both Cup and Case will be on display for all to see at this weekend’s final Worlds match at Shanghai Pudong Football (Soccer) Stadium.

Last year, Riot Games and Louis Vuitton announced their landmark partnership that saw the iconic French House pair with the most popular esports event in the world, the League of Legends World Championship, or Worlds. The bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk, the first of its kind designed for an esports championship, was unveiled at the Eiffel Tower in Paris in November 2019 and features both traditional Louis Vuitton craftsmanship along with cutting-edge, high-tech elements inspired by the League of Legends universe.

“The Summoner’s Cup has become a global icon symbolizing the mastery of the pro players who hoist it and the passion of millions of fans who have fueled LoL Esports for the last decade,” said Naz Aletaha, Head of Global Esports Partnerships and Business Development, Riot Games. “Louis Vuitton has a tradition of honoring the most prestigious trophies in the world of sports, and we are honored that the Summoner’s Cup is no exception.”

In celebration of this ongoing partnership, Louis Vuitton has dressed global music superstars K/DA* during their pre-concert promotions around Shanghai, as well as on-stage performer and musician, Lexie Liu, for her show stopping performance alongside K/DA during the Worlds 2020 Opening Ceremony. The House will also host Chinese actor, singer, and model Dylan Wang at the World Championship final as a guest of honor.

*Consisting of Ahri, Akali, Evelynn, and Kai’Sa and their guest artist Seraphine.

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The Ultra Flagship Killer – OnePlus 8T is Here

OnePlus Malaysia has never stopped introducing premium devices to its fans, which correspond to their latest tagline “Ultra Stops at Nothing”. Today, OnePlus Malaysia has brought in another high-end flagship smartphone to the OnePlus family – the OnePlus 8T. OnePlus Malaysia has marked another milestone in its OnePlus journey with the latest premium device for Malaysians.

“OnePlus always emphasizes on the best user experience for its fans and being never settle to continuously improve its devices for their fans. With this in mind, OnePlus Malaysia again pushed the limits by introducing the ultra flagship killer, the OnePlus 8T. This is an impressive breakthrough in terms of the technologies, as we have included the OnePlus’s fastest charging solution ever – Warp Charge 65, the OxygenOS 11 and many more,”
said Ms

Moo
,
representative of OnePlus Malaysia.

OnePlus 8T

The new
twin-battery charging technology
 of OnePlus 8T supports
Warp Charge 65
 that can refill its 4500mAh battery from 0% to 100% in only 39 minutes. Its
120Hz Fluid AMOLED Display
 gives users a better on-screen experience on every swipe or scroll. With a Just Noticeable Color Difference (JNCD), OnePlus 8T delivers the highest color accuracy to users while keeping them as lively as possible.

In terms of performance, it is equipped with
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865
mobile platform with an X55 5G modem and up to 12GB of RAM making the OnePlus 8T more powerful, fast and smooth. Meanwhile, the quad camera system of OnePlus 8T is equipped with
Sony IMX586 48MP OIS Main Lens
,
16MP + 123-degree Ultra Wide Lens
which enables users to capture the best shot even in the dark with the improved Nightscape mode.

OnePlus 8T is the first OnePlus device to come with
OxygenOS 11
, making the whole user experience with OnePlus 8T smoother and better. The device is available in two stunning colorways:
Aquamarine Green
 and
Lunar Silver
. Aquamarine Green will only be available in
12GB + 256GB
while the Lunar Silver will be available in
8GB + 128GB
.

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Products Availability

Version

Colours

Sales Date

OnePlus 8T

(8GB+128GB)

RM 2,699

Lunar Silver

Online Fans First Sale on Lazada

–          28th October 2020 by 12AM

–
http://bit.ly/OPlzdPR

First Offline Sale at All OnePlus Authorized Dealer

–          31st October 2020

OnePlus 8T

(12GB+256GB)

RM 2,999

Aquamarine Green

Online Fans First Sale on Lazada

–          28th October 2020 by 12AM

–
http://bit.ly/OPlzdPR

First Offline Sale at All OnePlus Authorized Dealer

–          31st October 2020

OnePlus 8T Pop-Up Bundle

OnePlus 8T (12GB + 256GB) + OnePlus 8T Quantum Bumper Case +

OnePlus Buds

RM2,999

OnePlus 8T (Aquamarine Green) + OnePlus 8T Quantum Bumper Case + OnePlus Buds (White)

Exclusive Sale on Lazada

–          11th November 2020 by 12AM – 2AM

–
http://bit.ly/OPlzdPR

–          Only 250 sets available in MY

For more updates and details on products’ availability, stay tuned to the official OnePlus Malaysia
Facebook
page,
Instagram
 account (@oneplus.msia) and
https://www.oneplus.com/my
.


U Mobile And Starhub Successfully Complete 5G Standalone Multi-Party Cross-Border Video Call

Malaysia’s U Mobile and Singapore’s StarHub today announced that they have successfully completed a multi-party roaming video conference call over 5G standalone (5G SA) technology – completely independent of 4G, as part of trials to pave the way for consumers and businesses to enjoy crystal-clear and lag-free communication and entertainment experiences no matter where they are in the world.

The companies achieved this significant industry milestone by organising a super-clear and lag-free 5G video conference among four roaming users – two with U Mobile SIM cards in Singapore and another two with StarHub SIM cards in Malaysia. The video call was conducted via popular messaging apps on 5G-capable test phones for U Mobile users and commercially available 5G-capable phones for StarHub users.

At the same time the companies ran a series of cross-border speed and ping tests, achieving download speeds of over 1.3Gbps and latency of under 5ms on average – up to 10 times faster when compared to existing 4G technologies.

U Mobile’s Chief Technology Officer Woon Ooi Yuen shared, “U Mobile is excited to have completed this significant 5G SA roaming trial with StarHub. As this is the one of the first of its kind trial in the world, the key learnings received will be extremely beneficial and it will be applied to accelerate the roll out and take up of 5G roaming services in Malaysia and Singapore once 5G becomes commercially available in both countries. When it is eventually commercially launched, 5G SA roaming will enhance cross-border connectivity needs between both countries especially for business communities and those who regularly commute between both sides of the border.”

StarHub’s Chief Technology Officer Chong Siew Loong said, “At StarHub, bringing new and customer-focused innovation has always been our priority. First to unleash 5G non-standalone services for Singapore consumers and businesses in August, we are now delighted to have crossed another major 5G milestone with U Mobile in the journey towards 5G SA commercialisation in both countries. Our successful 5G SA trial with U Mobile is an exciting prelude to how 5G will enable everyone and everything to enjoy closer connections, remote collaboration and productivity boosts and unified communications wherever they are.”

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Having gleaned important performance insights from the 5G SA cross-border trial, the network teams from both companies will continue to collaborate to establish the right network configurations and settings for customers to enjoy the best 5G roaming experience when 5G rolls out commercially in both countries.

The cross-border tests were conducted on trial 5G SA network infrastructure. In Singapore, the tests were done on trial 3.5GHz spectrum granted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority. In Malaysia, the tests were done using 100MHz C-band spectrum, via Apparatus Assignment by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. U Mobile’s technology partner for this trial was Huawei.


U Mobile Customer Wins Big in First Week of We Want U Giveaway Campaign

U Mobile launched the
We Want U GIVEAWAY
on 1 October 2020, its biggest campaign yet with RM3 million worth of prizes to be given away. It is very simple for customers to participate and get a chance to be rewarded with a prize. All they need to do is spend to collect points!

U Mobile was delighted to reward three early winners in the campaign at a ceremony that took place at PROTON Centre of Excellence, Shah Alam on 7 October 2020.

Foo Shu Chee was the big winner of the week as she was rewarded with not one, but two prizes. As the top daily winner for 2 October 2020, she was rewarded with a Modenas Kriss motorcycle. As the first weekly winner of the giveaway as well, she took home a Proton Iriz.

“I found out about the
We Want U GIVEAWAY
from the MyUMobile app. I was very happy and I couldn’t believe how easy it was for me to win. All I did was perform various actions to get more points – I topped up, subscribed to data and purchase add-on plans. Besides that, I also logged into the MyUMobile app daily!” said Foo.

Other winners present at the ceremony were daily winners Cham Sin Yee and Low Yee Kae, who won an iPhone 11 Pro and Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G respectively.

From left to right: Cham Sin Yee, Foo Shu Chee and Low Yee Kae

U Mobile’s ongoing
We Want U GIVEAWAY
campaign will run until 8 January 2021. There are many ways for U Mobile customers to accumulate points for a chance to be rewarded with great prizes, such purchasing data plans and top-ups, using the MyUMobile app, buying a device bundle or a variety of other actions.

Customers who accumulate the highest points monthly, weekly or daily stand to receive great prizes like a Proton X70, Proton Iriz, Modenas Kriss, Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G, iPhone 11 Pro and Shopee vouchers. For more info on the giveaway campaign, visit
u.com/wwu
.

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List of We Want U GIVEAWAY winners, 1 – 4 October 2020

Full Name

Prize Name

AL HAFIZ BIN MUHAMAD YUSUF

Daily Prize – Modenas Kriss

LOW YEE KAE

Daily Prize – Huawei Mate 30 Pro

AZRUL NAZREEN BIN KAMAR

Daily Prize – iPhone 11 Pro

CHAM SIN YEE

Daily Prize – iPhone 11 Pro

KHIL RAJ DHUNGANA

Daily Prize – Huawei Mate 30 Pro

FOO SHU CHEE

Daily Prize – Modenas Kriss

FOO SHU CHEE

Weekly Prize – Proton Iriz

KU NUR ATHIRAH BINTI KU ADNAN

Daily Prize – Modenas Kriss

NUR’ENYASAFIQA BINTI ABD RAHMAN

Daily Prize – iPhone 11 Pro

AHMAD KAMAL BIN KADIR

Daily Prize – Huawei Mate 30 Pro

MUHAMAD AZMIR BIN MOKHTAR

Daily Prize – Modenas Kriss

NG HWEE LING

Daily Prize – iPhone 11 Pro

SATVINDERJIT KAUR A/P RAM SINGH

Daily Prize – Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G


Up to 50% Off on Award Winning AvatarOn Light Switches From Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric will be having a super flash sale on 26
th
 October in conjunction with the launch of its new Lazada flagship store

Additional offers and discounts available storewide until 1 November

AvatarOn light switches comes with unique, patented technology that ensure safety and reliability for users

Fancy yourself a DIY expert? Are you the kind of homeowner that takes on electrical projects and installations on your own? Fret not, Schneider Electric can provide you just what you need!

If you haven’t heard,
Schneider Electric
, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, will be offering amazing deals during its
Lazada
 flash sale! Come 26
th
 October, you can save up to 50% when you buy selected AvatarOn light switches from the brand-new Schneider Electric Official Store on Lazada.

Refreshing your home’s style doesn’t necessarily require an expensive renovation. Often all it takes is rethinking a few decorative details. Take lighting for example, they are virtually invisible to us even though we use them many times a day. But replacing plain or outdated fixtures is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reinvigorate your home decor.

“Switching it Up” with Schneider Electric

Whether your style is classic and natural or trendy and eclectic, adding switches and sockets that complement it will give the interior and exterior of your home a cohesive and sophisticated look. Now is the time for you to get creative in your home and get good quality light switches without breaking the bank.

AvatarOn light switches by Schneider comes with a unique, patented technology and exquisite manufacturing that ensures safety and reliability for users, all while perfectly complementing the interior decor.

Be sure not to miss out on these amazing deals that are available on 26
th
 October!

AvatarOn

Original Price

Promotion

13A 250V 1 Gang Switched Socket, White

RM21.90

RM10.95

20A 1 Gang Double Pole Switch with LED, Metal Hairline

RM70.60

RM35.30

16AX 250V 3 gang 1 Way Switch, White

RM33.10

RM16.55

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In case you miss out on the flash sale this 26
th
 October, don’t worry, there are other offers and discounts in store for you until 1
st
 November:

8% off on all items storewide

Additional 5% discount voucher when you follow the official
Lazada
 store

Save RM8.00 when you purchase the RM100 discount vouchers

Save RM25.00 when you purchase the RM250 discount vouchers

Save RM60.00 when you purchase the RM500 discount vouchers

Mark your calendars and be ready to “Switch it Up” with Schneider Electric! Hurry! Grab these amazing solutions now from the Schneider Electric Official Store on
Lazada

For more information on Schneider Electric and its latest innovative products, visit Schneider Electric’s official website and at
https://www.se.com/my/en/
.

You can also get other exciting updates when you follow Schneider Electric’s official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/SchneiderElectricMY/


Up Your Selfie Game with the Improved vivo V20 Series’ Front Camera

On the commitment to bring joy to users’ everyday moments, vivo introduces the V20 series, its highly-anticipated flagship smartphone range, to empower users to up their selfie game with clarity and focus. Nestled within the light and sleek vivo V20 Pro and V20 is the 44MP Eye Autofocus Front Camera that enables users to take beautiful portraits that are rich in colour and depth.

The V20 Pro and V20’s front camera comes with a 44MP Super Definition Main Camera that captures intricate details as near as 15cm and allows extreme zooming with an infinite focus distance .The V20 Pro has an additional front camera of 8MP Super Wide-Angle Camera that expands to capture greater details in wider shots. vivo once again enriches the mobile experience by elevating the front camera technology and showcasing consumer-centric innovation with this latest V series.

Clarity and Focus Regardless the Distance, Movement and Light Condition

If eyes are windows to the soul, then the eyes are also the key for the V20 Pro and V20’s Eye Autofocus for shots that are ultra-clear. The Eye Autofocus tracks the eyes no matter how they move or what the emotions they show. This key technology is useful especially when users take selfies on the move. The Eye Autofocus will detect and focus on the eyes with precision when there is movement and shift smoothly between near and far distances. With this advanced feature, users no longer need to stare at the camera to take selfies, and instead can fully express themselves and capture those beautiful and unique moments clearly and easily.

The V20 Pro and V20 are encapsulated in a powerful AI low-light portrait algorithm – Super Night Selfie, that improves the overall face brightness – which in turn gives the front camera the ability to shoot clear portraits in low-light condition. The built-in Selfie Softlight Band provides perfect colour temperature and more natural skin tones by automatically adjusting to ambient light. This enables users to capture clear selfies in low-light condition or at night effortlessly with just the V20 Pro and V20.

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Users do not have to worry about taking selfie videos with the V20 series as the Steadiface Selfie Video, Slo-Mo Selfie Video and 4K Selfie Video features offer them the opportunity to capture artistic and extremely clear selfie videos effortlessly. Users can take and make videos that reflects their active lifestyle without worrying about motion blur with the Steadiface Selfie Video. Whether it’s a morning jog, an intense workout session or an outdoor activity, the V20 series are able to capture those moments in a video – definitely a new level of portrait stability.

The Slo-Mo Selfie encourages users to take more creative selfie videos, as they now have the power to control the flow of time within their fingertips with the videos being shot at 240 frames per second. With an ease to switch between fast and slow motion to create an artistic video, users will definitely be amazed and thereon go to have fun with the feature and unleash their creativities. Last but not least, the 4K Selfie Video feature that comes with a powerful editing tool kit enables users to create personalised, vivid and high definition videos with 4K resolution.

Meanwhile, the 8MP Super Wide-Angle Camera on the V20 Pro offers a 105-degree perspective that pairs with a distortion-correction algorithm to capture incredibly wide-photos that still look natural. With this, users are able to take group selfies with their friends or loved ones with ease in one still frame.

Indeed, vivo is changing the smartphone game with the V20 series, with the reiteration of its contemporary and elegant design philosophy, now enveloped in the ultra-sleek and slim design in the new range. The phone is crafted to give users an unforgettable lightweight hold, as exemplified by the V20 Pro’s 7.39mm and the V20’s 7.38mm thinness.

vivo Malaysia will be launching V20 and V20 Pro online via its
Official Facebook Page
 and
vivo Malaysia’s YouTube channel
 on
20 October 2020
 at
8:00pm
.

For more information, visit
vivo Malaysia’s Official Facebook Page
 or
Official Website
.


vivo Malaysia’s Newly Launched V20 Series Are Now Available at Celcom

vivo Malaysia’s newly launched V20 series offers innovative selfie capabilities that allow users to record and capture the perfect moments in their lives. Both V20 and V20 Pro are now available at Celcom stores nationwide with special deals, starting from 24 October 2020.

V20 and V20 Pro come in ultra-sleek and lightweight design, feature a 44MP Eye Autofocus Front Camera and Eye Autofocus Dual Front Camera, respectively. Available in trendy colours such as Sunset Melody, Midnight Jazz and Moonlight Sonata.

Customers can now easily own a vivo V20 smartphone for free, or a vivo V20 Pro with price starting as low as RM 398 when signing up for Celcom’s high speed postpaid plan – Celcom MEGA™ XL Plan, with term and conditions apply.

Upon subscribing to V20 series device with Celcom MEGA™ postpaid plans, customers will be entitled to receive a gift worth RM 199*, in addition to one-year screen protection and an extended one-year warranty worth RM 299.

For more information, kindly visit nearby Celcom stores, or check out
vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook page
 and
Celcom’s official website
.
*While stocks last.

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Wallet Codes and FIGHT Return as Partners at Level Up KL 2020

Forest Interactive’s gaming wallet platform,
Wallet Codes
, and its esports arm,
Forest Interactive Gaming Habitat Team (FIGHT)
, are pleased to announce their return as the official gaming wallet and one of the esports partners respectively at
Level Up KL 2020
.

With an aligned mission to drive the digital economy in Malaysia, Forest Interactive is pleased to continue its longstanding partnership with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) at the most anticipated online game festival in Southeast Asia.

Adi Azfar, Product Operation Manager at Forest Interactive, expressed his excitement to be part of the event. “Level Up KL this year is expected to record more visitors than that of previous years, now that the event is going virtual. As the official gaming wallet partner, Wallet Codes will offer free digital codes for all participants of Level UP KL to introduce them to the world of esports via our portal. These codes will enable new players to try any esports games they are interested in for free before they commit financially to these games.”

“We hope to educate and create awareness, as well as open up more opportunities for the people in the region to explore what the esports industry has to offer,” he added. “Having more players take part in the industry would help to shape and move the industry forward, especially in Southeast Asia.”

Meanwhile, Chantal-Denise Ortega, Project Manager at FIGHT, said Level Up KL 2020 is a great platform for exposure and growth of the esports community in Southeast Asia. “The global gaming industry is projected to be worth over $100 billion in revenue this year and Asia Pacific is forecasted to be the biggest market. At FIGHT, our goal is to build and grow the esports community in Southeast Asia by providing gamers with the right platform. Through FIGHT, budding gamers and seasoned professionals, regardless of age and demographic, can put their skills to the test and gain experience through esports tournaments.”

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“On top of that, we’ve also been working closely with the game publishers to promote their games to our growing FIGHT gaming community in the region. Our collaborative efforts with MDEC for Level Up KL this year is to further support the development of the esports industry in the region and help position Malaysia as a regional powerhouse for the gaming industry,” concluded Chantal, in anticipation of the event.

The region’s premier digital games festival kicked off its first-ever virtualized event with the Southeast Asia (SEA) Game Jam Online, a 36-hour hackathon. A first for this platform, it features 100 game developers from across the Southeast Asia region. Similar to previous years, this year’s Level Up KL is divided into two main highlights; Biz Day, which runs from October 10 to 31, and Play Day, which is scheduled from October 18 to November 29.

The event is expecting more than 50,000 gamers, developers, distributors, and visitors from across 30 countries.

To find out more about Wallet Codes and FIGHT, visit
wallet-codes.com/my
 and
fightesports.com
.


We Want U is U Mobile’s Biggest Giveaway Campaign Yet

U Mobile, the award winning and data centric telco, has just launched its biggest giveaway campaign yet called
We Want U GIVEAWAY,
rewarding both new and existing customers with a total of RM3 million worth in prizes. The giveaway campaign starts on 1 October 2020 and will run for 100 days, ending on 8 January 2021. Prizes include Proton X70 as well as Proton Iriz cars, Modenas Kriss motorcycles, Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G and iPhone 11 Pro smartphones, as well as Shopee vouchers.

To be rewarded with a prize during the
We Want U GIVEAWAY
campaign, customers of U Mobile’s prepaid or postpaid plans must accumulate highest number of points either during the daily, weekly or monthly tally that the telco will be conducting. To participate, it is as easy as spend, collect and win. Customers will be able to earn and collect points when they perform a wide variety of actions such as activating a new plan, upgrading their plans, purchasing data plans, boosters, top-ups or add-ons, subscribing to a device package or insurance products, and even when they download and interact with the MyUMobile app. U Mobile customers who use GoPayz, the standalone universal e-wallet developed by the telco, will also be able to earn points simply by using the e-wallet.

The RM 3 million worth of prizes include:

3 x Proton X70 (Monthly)

15 x Proton Iriz (Weekly)

100 x Modenas Kriss (Daily)

100 x Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G (Daily)

100 x iPhone 11 Pro (Daily)

3300 x RM100 Shopee voucher (Daily)

To earn extra points, all customers need to do is keep a lookout for surprises such as Flash Deals and Digital Week that may take place over various periods during the campaign. During Flash Deals, customers will earn extra points for transactions made, whilst during Digital Week, customers will enjoy 10% rebate on selected transactions performed via the MyUMobile app while still accumulating points.

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To keep a lookout for Flash Deals and Digital Week, or to find out more about the full mechanics the
We Want U

GIVEAWAY
 campaign, customers may visit
u.com.my/wwu

For anyone who wishes to switch to U Mobile, they may do so now via WhatsApp. Simply send a WhatsApp message to 018 388 1010 to get started. Applicable for Postpaid activations only.


Youbeli Online-to-Offline collaboration with PJ Digital Mall for 10.10

Celebrating 10.10, Youbeli, a home-grown e-commerce platform in Malaysia collaborated with PJ Digital Mall, one of the largest IT malls in Malaysia to bring the best deals on electronics and gadgets for Malaysian online shoppers. The online-to-offline (O2O) campaign has brought together 10 participating tenants onboard the Youbeli platform to promote more than 8,000 products. This collaboration marked their biggest online shopping initiative following the exclusive cross border tie-in with PChomeSEA from Taiwan recently.

According to
Chua Khai Suan, Chief Executive Officer of Youbeli
, “As the e-commerce industry matures in the country, nudged by the current Movement Control Order (MCO), more shoppers prefer to make purchases online. However, as part of our O2O initiative to help brick-and-mortar retailers to continue to flourish, we have decided to work with PJ Digital Mall for the 10.10 Sale. So, instead of competing as two different entities, we complement each other’s business model to bring the best deals for our customers”.

“Since we started the collaborative campaign on 1 October, we saw a long queue of customers outside the mall especially last weekend. We are happy to see that the ‘Gila Gadget’ community are still supporting our physical retail stores. At times like this, we need to ensure businesses continue to run to support the country’s economy however much we can so we can reduce the number of unemployment due to the pandemic,” said
Jeffrey Fang, Leasing Manager of Digital Mall Sdn. Bhd
.

In conjunction with the 10.10 collaborative campaign, those who prefer self-pickup that allows them to inspect the products beforehand, they get to bring home surprise freebies. In the future, Youbeli is offering same-day delivery to any addresses within 10 km radius from the PJ Digital Mall in 3 hours for any order made on the Youbeli platform, providing customers a more enjoyable online shopping experience.

Online shoppers Facebook LIVE everyday until 10 October 2020 at 12 pm to claim shopping vouchers while checking out various promotions on
Youbeli
 and
PJ Digital Mall
 Official Facebook. The promotions and vouchers are also applicable for computers, laptops and accessories as Youbeli and PJ Digital Mall saw the rising demand for those items as more and more Malaysians are adapting to the new normal of working and learning from home during this pandemic season.

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“This 10.10 campaign is just one of our sales campaigns leading up to the best shopping season of all – the 12.12 and Year-End Sale. So far, we are satisfied with the current performance and can’t wait to work with PJ Digital Mall again for our next campaign,” said Chua. The collaboration with PJ Digital Mall marked Youbeli’s second cooperation with a physical shopping mall. Chua hoped to continue the O2O initiative with more physical malls to offer his growing number of users more options to shop.

Online shoppers can visit Youbeli platform to explore more sales and get premium electronics and gadgets from established brands such as Samsung, Huawei, RealMe, Lenovo, Vivo, OPPO, Canon, Razer and many more.

All purchases can be made through the website:
https://www.youbeli.com/digitalmall
. The app is available for FREE download via App Store and Google Play.


4 Latest Features in PUBG Mobile Version 1.1

Starting on 11 November 2020, the fans and the PUBG Mobile community around the world, including Malaysia, have been able to enjoy the updates of PUBG Mobile version 1.1. Aside from collaborating with Metro Exodus, the PUBG Mobile version 1.1 update also offers a variety of new features that are ready to provide a more optimal gaming experience, starting from the Lightweight Installation feature, restrictions on switching servers and personal adjustments on various weapons. This version 1.1 update is already available online and can be downloaded for free on the Google Play Store or the official PUBG Mobile website.

The PUBG Mobile 1.1 update is PUBG Mobile’s answer to the fans and PUBG Mobile community around the world, who have participated in the PUBG Mobile survey program and provided their opinion, in order to create a healthier competitive climate while still providing an intense classic PUBG Mobile experience smoothly, lightly and with anti-lag.

Here are some of the new features that are brought in with the PUBG Mobile Update version 1.1:

Lightweight installation

In this latest version, PUBG Mobile is more practical with 70% smaller file size on Android phones. This gives choices for Android cellphone users who have a limited storage space, to choose what content to install according to their needs. By taking advantage of the new resource technology, the downloaded file size will be drastically reduced to 610 MB, from previously over 1.8 GB. When starting the game, players are free to choose to download 2 resource packages, namely low specifications and HD specifications. Even though the resource pack is made with a smaller file size, PUBG Mobile still maintains the high quality of the games it has and can be played smoothly.

If the player chooses the wrong option when playing, they can add or delete files that are no longer needed in the settings menu. With the Lightweight Installation feature, players will feel a 10% lag reduction when starting a battle.

Server Restriction

In order to provide a smoother, more stable playing experience, and understand many requests from the PUBG Mobile community who want servers to be separated, in this 16th season, PUBG Mobile decided to limit the ability to switch servers at will.

When the season starts, players must select and confirm in advance which server they want to use. Players who have confirmed the selected server will not be able to change the server for the next 60 days. This limitation of switching servers at will is done solely to maintain a stable environment between regional servers and provide major changes to the PUBG Mobile environment, such as improvements on server latency problems and also to make it easier for players to interact socially and find new friends in the same language and region.

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Metro Royale

In the version 1.1 update, PUBG Mobile introduces its latest mode, PUBG Mobile Metro Royale. In this mode, a player will experience an intense underground battle against bandits to ferocious mutants hiding in the shadows of darkness. To support intense combat, PUBG MOBILE has added a variety of tactical equipment in this mode, ranging from thermal sights that can track body heat, Night Vision Scope & Goggles to target enemies in the dark and a diverse range of armor attachments that can further customize the abilities of armors. Other new additions to the armory include grenade attachments for weapons, heavy armor, and the unique silent air rifle – Tikhar Rifle.

Weapon Adjustment

The adjustment of grenades and explosive weapons also occurs in this PUBG Mobile version 1.1 update, which makes the explosive effect of grenades and bombs even more exciting and more realistic. Adjustments took place on Frag Grenades, Stun Grenades, Smoke Grenades and Molotov Cocktails.

For frag grenades, there is 20% reduction in damage but the explosion effect is increased. As for the stun grenades, the effect will only occurs after 0.7 seconds from touching the ground, there is an increase in the throwing distance, which was only able to reach 5 meters, but has now been changed to a further distance 6.5 meters.

The changes that happen in smoke grenades are in the effectiveness of time, where the new smoke grenade takes effect 1 second after it hits the ground and reduces the visibility of the player’s FPP after being hit by the explosion. Lastly is the Molotov cocktail, where the throw distance is increased by 20% and the damage area is increased by 10%.

“In the PUBG Mobile version 1.1 update, we aim to provide the best gaming experience to players. Lightweight installation is our way to answer the fans and the PUBG Mobile community demand and wishes, which can save memory capacity by up to 70%. Our commitment is to deliver high quality and smooth gameplay, but with the same gaming experience.” said
Jenny, PUBG MOBILE Marketing Manager.

Update PUBG MOBILE to the latest version and experience the new gaming experience. For information about other updates, please visit social media of PUBG Mobile Malaysia on Instagram
@pubgmobilemyofficial
,
Facebook PUBG MOBILE
, and Twitter
@PUBGMOBILE_MY
.


Celebrate This 11.11 With Schneider Electric’s New AvatarOn Extend

Schneider Electric official Lazada Flagship Store is launching the AvatarOn Extend home safety sockets in conjunction with the 11.11 sales
Get up to 30% discount on selected products from Lazada for one day only

Psst, have you heard about the new kid in town?
Schneider Electric
 is launching a brand new home safety socket, the AvatarOn Extend on its
Lazada
 flagship store this 11.11! Now, your interior isn’t just limited to furniture, but even simple, everyday items such as your sockets and extensions can jive with the design and style of your house!

Want to know more? Here are the key features:

It’s the perfect combination of aesthetics and functionality.
Integrated from its contemporary less-is-more aesthetics of the AvatarOn series, the AvatarOn Extend is for the minimalist lovers who enjoy modern, cutting-edge designs. Its slim design with full-flat switches is not only aesthetically pleasing but will allow for the unit to fit on your desk and tight spaces in your home.

It offers safety that is certified.
Designed with safety in mind, the AvatarOn Extend home safety sockets are suitable for home and office electronic devices, laptop, and more, giving you the ability to complete your work or play your games with a peace of mind.

You always have a choice.
You can choose to get your AvatarOn Extend home safety socket with either four or six extension sockets, with two USB charging ports that provide a safe and fast charging solution to your smart phones, tablets, and home gadgets. There are three colours to choose from; White (WE), Metal Gold Hairline (GH), and Dark Wood (DW).

11.11 sales

The excitement doesn’t just stop there. There are a variety of amazing offers available for you this 11.11, for just one day! With the range of discounts and vouchers, there is surely something for everyone! Don’t miss out!

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Promotion
Products
8% off all products
Storewide
Save RM8.00 when you purchase the RM100 discount vouchersSave RM25.00 when you purchase the RM250 discount vouchersSave RM60.00 when you purchase the RM500 discount vouchers
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30% off Mega Sales for selected SKUs
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15% off selected AvatarOn, Easy 9, and Trailing Socket range of products
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Buy 2 units of the AvatarOn 4G Extension Trailing Socket with Switch & USB for an additional 10% off
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Free shipping with no minimum spend
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New followers to the
Lazada
 flagship store will also receive an additional 5% discount voucher for products storewide with a minimum purchase of RM20.

Hurry! Grab these amazing solutions now from the official Schneider Electric flagship store on
Lazada
!

For more information on Schneider Electric and its latest innovative products, visit Schneider Electric’s official website and at
https://www.se.com/my/en/
.

You can also get other exciting updates when you follow Schneider Electric’s official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/SchneiderElectricMY/


Exclusive vivo Smartphone Deals will be Available on Shopee 11.11 Big Sale

vivo Malaysia is offering exciting smartphone deals available in
vivo Malaysia’s Flagship Store
 on Shopee, in conjunction with Shopee 11.11 Big Sale happening on 11 November.

Customers can now purchase vivo’s Y91C, Y50 and S1 Pro smartphones at an affordable price, for as low as RM 299.  Details of vivo smartphone deals on Shopee as below:

Y91C (2GB RAM + 32GB ROM) – RM299
(original price: RM379)

Y50 (6GB RAM + 128GB ROM) – RM659
(original price: RM999)

vivo S1 Pro – RM779
(original price: RM1099)

Additionally, customers who purchase any products in
vivo Malaysia’s Flagship Store
 on Shopee during Shopee 11.11 Big Sale, will be entitled to claim exclusive vouchers worth up to RM 70, with terms and conditions apply.

RM8 discount voucher, with no minimum spend

RM20 discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM100

RM25 discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM399

RM40 discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM599

RM70 discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM1199

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First ‘Narzo By Realme’ Product Line Set To Transform Entertainment & Gaming Culture

realme Malaysia today introduced the long-awaited and performance-driven product line ‘
narzo by realme’
 first series dedicated to all thrill-seeking young users in Malaysia. The narzo 20 Pro and narzo 20 are the front liners to join the mission of
“Entertainment for You”
 which aims to provide elevated experiences in music, movies and mobile gaming.

“
As realme continues to expand, we realise that we need to cater a wide range of demands from smartphone users. The team here at narzo by realme has also learned that the younger generation is looking forward to more powerful and stylish smartphones. Consequently, ‘
narzo by realme’ is born in Malaysia
 with a new logo leveraging the super cool blue colour. This product line comes with two trail-blazing devices, the narzo 20 Pro as the most powerful charging smartphone as well as narzo 20 as the best mid-range smartphone for entertainment enthusiasts,” said
Tiffany Teh, Brand Manager of realme Malaysia
.

realme narzo 20 Pro – The Speed of Dart

65W SuperDart Charge + 4500mAh Battery

realme narzo 20 Pro is the
first-ever smartphone in the narzo’s history
to adopt the industry leading
 fast charging technology
, making it the most powerful and remarkable supercharging hero in the segment. The flash charge on narzo 20 Pro has further evolved with an impressive upgrade to the industry-leading
 65W SuperDart Charge
 for an unparalleled charging experience.

The
4500mAh battery
is also upgraded with two high rate 3C batteries that are able to withstand more charging power, the 65W SuperDart can directly charge the battery with 10V/6.5A under the control of an optimized fast charging algorithm. The efficiency of charging is 98% with very little energy wasted in the charging process thanks to the advanced algorithm solution.

Apart from that, the extremely high charging efficiency in narzo 20 Pro enables 65W SuperDart Charge to power up the 4500mAh massive battery from
 0% to 100% within 38 mins
, and 14% in only 3 minutes. Even while heavy gaming, the 65W SuperDart Charge is capable of charging the smartphone up to 47% in just 30 minutes.

Users’ safety is always our priority, hence narzo has undertaken in-depth measures to ensure the device is safe in the charging process. The charging system in narzo 20 Pro contains smart five-chip protection and ten temperature sensors to provide comprehensive real-time monitoring of the power level.

Moreover, the device is also compatible with 18W PD and QC fast charging protocol. With a High-Current Low-Voltage solution which is safer and cooler than other solutions in the industry, you do not have to worry about overheating while enjoying the lightning speed of flash charge.

MediaTek Helio G95 Gaming Processor

As the first Pro model that brings unlimited entertainment for you, narzo 20 Pro features the latest
MediaTek Helio G95
 with a score of
more than 300,000 AnTuTu benchmark
. The powerful chipset is exclusively designed to meet the core needs of young players while enjoying incredible smartphone gaming performance and entertainment experience.

The narzo 20 Pro’s processor is more powerful and efficient with its 12nm production process, two high-performance Cortex-A76 cores to achieve a clock speed up to 2.05GHz and six high-efficiency Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2GHz, along with 900MHz Mali-G76GPU. With the combination of the latest updated CPU, GPU, super-fast RAM and powerful AI, the realme narzo 20 Pro is guaranteed to deliver a smooth experience for all the multimedia contents.

realme narzo 20 Pro’s powerful Helio G95 processor is ensured to be long-lasting while maintaining speed performance in a good condition. It is primarily due to the cutting-edge carbon fiber cooling systems that can cool up to 8.6%, keeping the phone’s performance aligned.

90Hz Ultra Smooth Display For A Superb Visual Experience

A seamless and supreme visual experience can be achieved with realme narzo 20 Pro as it adopts a big screen of
 6.5-inch
 and the
90Hz Ultra Smooth Display
that results in 90.5% screen-to-body ratio. The device is also loaded with a futuristic and the smoothest display as it adopts a 2400×1080 FHD+ screen with a refresh rate of 90Hz that is capable of producing 90 frames per second.

The touch sampling rate is up to 120Hz which is crucial for those who love gaming. It will scan your finger touch 120 times per second, ensuring the fast response with no lag in movies and gaming purposes or any apps and content that you are browsing. The narzo 20 Pro also supports sunlight screen display technology that allows you to have a clear and visible screen even under direct sunlight with its peak screen brightness of 480nits.

narzo 20 Pro is also equipped with the punch-hole light effect. Whenever you are using the facial unlock feature or front camera, the edge of the camera will light up. Next, the screen colour temperature function in the device will reduce the screen blue light radiation and protect your eyes. There are two colour display modes available in the device. The Vivid mode will be in colour gamut P3 that provides a more gorgeous look and feel; while Gentle mode comes in colour gamut sRGB which is more plain and real. The OISE super clear visual effect function has improved the video display clarity and colour intensity to ensure your overall vision and entertainment experience are more outstanding.

Victor Design

The design of narzo 20 Pro is inspired by the spirit of never accepting defeat and always aiming for victory, making it an ideal design for those who keep the spirit to fight and win. Therefore, the device has undergone 8 exciting steps, including screen printing logo, UV transfer texture, dip dyeing, electroplating, screen printing cover, high-pressure molding, lacquer hardening, and CNC, to produce such a profound and advanced design. The stunning design of narzo 20 Pro is available in the mystical colours of White Knight and Black Ninja.

48MP AI Quad Camera + 16MP In-Display Selfie Camera

In terms of imaging, the narzo 20 Pro’s powerful quad-camera combination offers four different perspectives to capture wide-angle shots to close-up macros for every memorable moment in your life. Fans can capture the rich details as realme narzo 20 Pro is truly capable in producing up to 6000*8000 high-resolution photos. You can enlarge and crop photos as you wish as it has more than twice the resolution of a 4K TV.

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The device houses the latest ultra-clear AI quad-camera set-up with a 48MP primary camera that greatly enhances the resolution and exposure of images in low-light conditions. It also comprises an 8MP 119° ultra-wide-angle when you don’t have to lean backwards to capture perfect shots of sceneries, architecture and large groups of people. The ultra macro lens allows you to photograph tiny objects at an ultra-close focus distance of 4cm and there is a B&W portrait lens to assist the main lens in capturing light better.

narzo 20 Pro camera has also built-in three of the most popular night filters, namely Cyberpunk, Flamingo and Modern Gold, enabling users to capture city night scenes in stylish ways with just one tap. Your night shots with narzo 20 Pro are definitely amazing with the addition of HDR and multi-frame compositing algorithms.

If you’re hunting to capture the unique and flawless selfies, the 16MP ultra-clear front camera with the F2.1 aperture in narzo 20 Pro has got you covered. It also supports various modes and effects such as smart beauty mode, Bokeh Effect to help you in perfect portrait shots. Additionally, the brand-new beauty algorithm is developed for users with different genders, various skin types, facial shapes and features to take natural and clear selfies.

Security & Storage

The devices in narzo 20 series not only support ultra-fast fingerprint unlocking, but also facial recognition, enabling users to unlock their smartphone with a single click or glance. Meanwhile, the smartphone is also equipped with 3-card slots, two sim cards and one SD card to store your files, images and videos.

realme narzo 20 – The Surge of Power

6000mAh High-Capacity Battery

In terms of battery life, the mega
 6000mAh
 battery featured in realme narzo 20 is absolutely sufficient to meet the heavy needs of entertainment enthusiasts. According to realme lab tests, the realme narzo 20 has an extremely long battery life as it is capable of lasting for 45 days in standby mode. The smartphone also features the special OTG reverse charge that can switch its role to a powerbank to charge AIoT products. Furthermore, narzo 20 is equipped with 18W Type-C fast charge, enabling the smartphone to power up to 29% in just 30 minutes.

Battery Life Optimization & Super Power Saving Mode

At the same time, the realme narzo 20 offers multiple battery life optimization features such as the App Quick Freeze feature, the Screen Battery Optimization option and Sleep Standby Optimization to increase the battery endurance while saving more energy. Under the Super Power Saving Mode, you can select six of their most-used apps to keep active and standby for 2 days while looking for a charger.

MediaTek Helio G85

The realme narzo 20 is definitely your next entertainment companion as it is powered by
MediaTek Helio G85
 that benefits from the Mali-G52 GPU to deliver an exceptional gaming experience. Meanwhile, the phone will not slow you down as the octa-core CPU features two powerful ARM Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked to 1.8GHz, interlinked by a large L3 cache for improved performance. As a
gaming processor
, the Helio G85 reaches up to
200,000+ in Antutu Benchmark
, ensuring sufficient power and lag-free experience for hardcore mobile gamers and entertainment lovers.

48MP AI Triple Camera

The camera features of realme narzo 20 are your best assistance in turning your daily life story into the everlasting shots or an attractive video. The device contains a
 48MP AI triple camera
 with 48MP primary lens, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and Macro lens. It deploys Quad Bayer’s 4-in-1 intelligent pixel binning mechanism that combines four adjacent pixels into a large pixel, ensuring that you are looking at the details through the smartphone screen while capturing mesmerizing images even in low-light settings.

In addition, the distortion calibration algorithm customized by realme is also making the wide-angle field photos appear in better contrast and resolution. The ultra macro lens enables users to get closer and discover the beauty of the micro world with the 4cm shooting distance. You can also be the best night shooter with narzo 20 to capture clear and bright night portraits by utilising the super nightscape mode.

The 8MP front camera in realme narzo 20 is able to sharpen your facial clarity naturally as it supports AI beautification function, HDR mode, portrait mode and a Panoselfie feature to enable users to capture wider selfies with a larger group of people.

6.5” Mini-drop Fullscreen

Users can indulge in the videos and games with narzo 20 as it is equipped with a 6.5-inch 20:9 screen that boasts screen-to-body ratio up to 88.7%. The device is designed to provide an immersive experience in entertainment with a larger field of view as well as outstanding visual effects for the youth. The internal structure of realme narzo 20’s screen adopts the newly-upgraded stack process which creatively draws the parts and components closer to each other and the area of droplets is reduced by 30.9%.

V for Victory Design

In the journey of pursuing great design, realme narzo 20 comes with the glorious Victory gesture that is enjoyed by the youth worldwide. The special texturing technique is used to showcase the different identity and style for the new product line up while providing a premium touch and feel for its back cover. It is also the first-ever device with elegant silver colourway in narzo series.

narzo 20 has adopted the advanced metal-like paint coating processing technology to engrave finer lines into the shape of ‘V’, the visual effect can be seen differently as the view angle of light changes. Besides, the narzo 20 will be available in two appealing colours – Glory Silver and Victory Blue.

Product Availability

Version
Colours
Sales Information
narzo 20 Pro

(8GB+128GB)

RM1,199
White Knight and
Black Ninja
First Online Sale on realme’s official store at Lazada
 11th November 2020
Special Price: RM899

Link –
http://bit.ly/N20proprlzd
narzo 20

(4GB+64GB)

RM699
Glory Silver
and Victory Blue
First Online Sale on realme’s official store at Lazada
 11th November 2020
Special Price: RM549

Link –
http://bit.ly/n20prlzd

Special Promotion on 11.11

To find out more about realme’s events and promotions, do follow our Facebook
page
 as well as Instagram at
@realmemalaysia
.


Good News! HUAWEI Pay is Now Available in Malaysia

Improving HUAWEI users’ life by bridging it with an all-connected intelligent smartphone experience, HUAWEI announced the arrival of HUAWEI Pay in Malaysia, in partnership with UnionPay International and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). Payments are now made easier and more secure by simply adding one’s bank cards to HUAWEI Pay.

HUAWEI Pay is a mobile payment tool that provides contactless, cashless payment service for HUAWEI smartphone users. It was first introduced in August 2016 in China as a mobile payment service rooted on HUAWEI Wallet, as part of the HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS).

HUAWEI Pay is one of the key services under the HUAWEI Wallet application that supports the Near Field Communication (NFC) payments in retail stores. Users can enable HUAWEI Pay by adding their ICBC UnionPay Credit Cards to HUAWEI Wallet app and transact conveniently by tapping their HUAWEI smartphones to the payment terminal.

Following the footsteps of his counterparts in Hong Kong (China), Macau (China), Singapore and Thailand, ICBC (Malaysia) Berhad teams up with HUAWEI and UnionPay International to bring this service to Malaysian shores, making it the first financial institution in Malaysia to support HUAWEI Pay.

Via the partnership, ICBC UnionPay Credit Cardholders will be among the first in Malaysia to experience this smooth, reliable payment method on their HUAWEI
[1]
 smartphones.

1. Pay with a single tap

By using any HUAWEI smartphones that supports NFC, ICBC UnionPay Credit Card holders can tap their HUAWEI smartphones to the payment terminal that supports UnionPay QuickPass (Contactless) payments.

Instead of having the need to unlock their phone, application or even connect to the Internet, users can opt to make in-store payments by holding the HUAWEI smartphone close to the payment reader. Once the fingerprint is authenticated the payment is done.

HUAWEI Pay users are able to make payment at over 20 million payment terminals with UnionPay QuickPass logo across 51 countries and regions around the world. With more than 30 HUAWEI smartphones equipped with HUAWEI Pay, users need not worry about being left out.

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In Malaysia, HUAWEI Pay users can tap their phones for Contactless payments at the following familiar merchants, with more to come!

Category
Merchant
Fashion
Superdry, La Senza, G2000, Timberland, Vans, Levi’s, Cotton On, Lacoste, Marc Jacobs, FashionValet, Giordano, Armani, Emporio Armani, DKNY, Calvin Klein
Food & Beverage
McDonald’s, KFC, Purple Cane Tea, Acme Bar & Coffee, Enoshima Japanese Restaurant, Yuzu Japanese Restaurant, Ozeki Bistro, Ya Shi No Mi Café, Dunkin Donuts, Din Tai Fung
Beauty & Cosmetics
YSL Beauté Boutique, Lancôme, THEFACESHOP, Christian Dior, Nu Skin, Skin Town, Sephora
Sport & Others
Royal Sporting House, Sports Direct, Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Puma, Toys”R”Us
Groceries
Parkson, Isetan, NSK, Family Mart, Village Grocer, KK Mart, 99 Speedmart

2. Safe & reliable

HUAWEI Pay comes equipped with multiple security guarantees; for example, a device-specific number known as a token is used instead of bank card number to handle payments. Every transaction has to be authenticated by the user’s fingerprint or passcode. When user pays with a debit or credit card, HUAWEI Pay doesn’t keep the transaction information that can be traced back to user, which greatly reduces the risk of data leakage and effectively guarantees the security of user information and funds.

When a user adds a card to HUAWEI Pay, a device-specific number (token) instead of bank card number, will be encrypted and stored separately in the security chipset of the user’s smartphone. The security chipset provides a completely isolated running space for sensitive data to avoid malicious behaviour that may occur in the non-isolated space. In other words, a user’s bank card number is not stored on their device or on HUAWEI Pay servers and is not shared with merchants.

3. Availability & Promotions

HUAWEI Pay is made available to users starting from 15 November 2020 across selected HUAWEI smartphones:

HUAWEI Mate Series
HUAWEI P Series
HUAWEI nova Series
HUAWEI Mate Xs
HUAWEI Mate X
HUAWEI Mate40 Pro
HUAWEI Mate30
HUAWEI Mate30 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate30 RS
HUAWEI Mate20
HUAWEI Mate20 Pro
HUAWEI Mate20 X
HUAWEI Mate02 X (5G)
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate20 RS
HUAWEI Mate10
HUAWEI Mate10 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate10
HUAWEI Mate9
HUAWEI Mate9 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 9
HUAWEI P40
HUAWEI P40 Pro
HUAWEI P40 Pro+
HUAWEI P30
HUAWEI P30 Pro
HUAWEI P20
HUAWEI P20 Pro
HUAWEI P10
HUAWEI P10 Plus
HUAWEI nova 7 5G

From 12 December 2020 until 12 March 2021, all ICBC UnionPay Credit Cardholders who register their cards with Huawei Pay can enjoy up to 50% cashback for every transaction with a minimum spending of RM20.

The top monthly spender will also stand a chance to receive a HUAWEI P40, HUAWEI FreeBuds 3, HUAWEI Watch GT 2E or other awesome prizes!

To find out what other applications are on HUAWEI AppGallery, head over to
https://appgallery.huawei.com/#/Featured
. Don’t forget to keep yourself updated with more information on the all-new HUAWEI Mate40 Series and other amazing HUAWEI products by staying tuned to HUAWEI’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/HUAWEIMobileMY
.

[1]
 Only selected HUAWEI smartphone models.


What Happens When Free Google Photos Storage is No Longer Free?

Just recently, Google Photos announced it will stop offering free unlimited storage for high-quality photos on June 1, 2021. Photos uploaded after the date will be counted towards the 15GB Drive cap. If the account is inactive or exceed the 15GB limitation for two years, Google may delete the photos after warning. Users will either need to pay for a recurring fee or look for an alternative if they run out of room.

As such change of policy projected to affect more than 1 billion users worldwide, many may start to wonder what they are ought to do with their existing or any other photos that are taken going forward. Several remedies are available in the market at the moment, such as shifting towards other cloud storage services that offer freemium models, or simply upgrading google storage plan. Though most of the tier-1 public cloud storage vendors such as OneDrive, Amazon Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud offer certain amount of free storage space, none of them exceeds Google’s whopping 15GB storage space, which means ultimately, it all comes down to upgrading public cloud storage plan regardless of the platforms.

For Google Drive, though it seems like there are several plans available for upgrade, but if we consider SSD based laptop like Macbook or smartphone’s base amount to be 256GB for most people nowadays, to store this amount of data on the cloud can cost you around USD 120 per year! The annually accumulated fee could be a considerable expense.

Other alternative options?

If managing photos on public cloud with recurring subscription fee is not preferred, another intuitive approach is to go back to storing photos on external hard drives. However, this approach never ceases to address the inconvenience of managing and centralizing photos and the risk of natural and physical damage. Moreover, external hard drives are vulnerable to other common data loss risks such as viruses and human error. Besides, it is quite troublesome and hectic to migrate all photos from public cloud to multiple external hard drives.

If both alternatives do not suffice to growing amount of pictures in the long run, an on-premise device or private cloud may be a solution. Network-Attached Storage (NAS), a device with terabytes of storage space connected to a more secured home or office network, offers users higher level data ownership, data protection and recovery features, and comprehensive public cloud level accessibility.

Let’s take a look at why the above mentioned give NAS an edge:

Data Protection & Recovery

Data loss often is due to human errors like accidental deletion, hardware failure, or ransomware attack. On top of it, countless celebrity photo leak or data loss incidents from different public cloud providers were reported over the years, making more people aware that the notion of public cloud services being completely safe and secure is just untrue.

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NAS solution on the other hand is ideal because several NAS providers like Synology has a very complete backup applications ecosystem that helps users to deploy all around photo backup and data protection. By seamlessly integrating the backup solutions with a NAS device, users can achieve various photo protection strategies without being wary of photos being lost or damaged.

Low Total Cost of Ownership

Let’s put things into perspective. If we use 2TB storage space as a benchmark, as mentioned earlier, if a user is determined to pay for a 2TB Google Drive storage space for USD 120 a year to save and maintain the integrity of his or her photo gallery, the total cost of ownership accumulated will grow to USD 600 in 5 years, and significantly and ultimately be a heavy burden for many people going forward.

NAS on the other hand only requires initial hardware cost. A 2-bay NAS device plus two 2TB NAS drives for RAID purpose still only add up to only around USD 450, which is significantly lower than using public cloud services in the long run. Not to mention that a NAS usually comes with 2 to 5 years of warranty. Thus, NAS is an obvious choice when it comes to economic value.

Comprehensive Photo Management Appliance

Some NAS vendors even provide mobile apps and photo management appliance like Google Photos to not only help users to manage photo storage, share and access portfolios on the go, but also offer a modern browsing and uploading experiences for photos that users captured in daily life. To turn it up a notch, a handful of NAS device even has built in image recognition and deep learning algorithm that assists users to group photos according to similar topics and categories.

A scalable and efficient NAS storage device can be viewed as a once in for all photo management solution. Users no longer need to be wary of when the public cloud vendors are going to start charging for additional subscription fee so photos or data need to be migrate elsewhere, nor do users have to worry about photo management issues such as data loss, scattered photos, and the recurring fee that is more significant than it seems in the long run.

Some NAS brands even has built in image recognition and deep learning algorithm that assists users to group photos according to similar topics and categories

With all the benefits mentioned above, together with NAS vendors such as
Synology
 have now designed their OS to be very intuitive and easy to use; just like operating a PC, it’s time to say goodbye to the free storage hoax and build your own cloud storage with a NAS!


Hisense’s Latest Fridge Will Be Your ‘Fresh’ Choice

A refrigerator with a bigger space becomes the necessity for people nowadays. As the lifestyle of consumers has changed, more people will be cooking at home, and concerns on their healthy lifestyles more. Therefore, people require a fridge that is able to fulfill their needs in storing more foods without losing the nutrition of the foods and keeping it fresh as always. Hisense Malaysia understands the needs of the market, thus, they continued innovating different models of fridge and Malaysians today will have access to their latest 4-Door Inverter Fridge.

“Refrigerators are more important than we imagined, it is a daily-used appliance for most of us. To have a reliable fridge is truly important nowadays as we are living in the new norm now, which we would be having our meals at home more often than before. Therefore, Hisense Malaysia has continue bringing in the fridge with good quality to Malaysians, and we have been improving our fridge in terms of the technology as well as the designs,” said
Mr. William Li, Managing Director of Hisense Malaysia.

The new model of 4-Door Inverter Fridge focused on the modern kitchen concept with the
counter depth design
 as the fridge can be well integrated into the cabinet design. It comes with
three temperature compartments
 with flexible temperatures – fridge (2~8℃), freezer (-14~-24℃) and ‘My Fresh Choice’ (-18~5℃), each with separate controls. Users are able to set the fridge, freezer, and ‘My Fresh Choice’ room to the temperature based on their needs.

‘My Fresh Choice’ can be easily converted from a fridge and freezer with -18℃~5℃ temperature setting. By creating the perfect temperature environment, users can efficiently prolong the freshness and taste quality of their desired food. It is also a space for quick cooling as the temperature is slightly colder than fridge so users can get cool drinks faster, store cold snacks food like yogurt, cheesecake and etc.

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Hisense has been putting efforts in investing the
energy saving inverter technology
 that ensures a more stable temperature in the fridge which will save users’ money as its energy saving. Moreover,
Super Cool function
 quickly drops the internal fridge temperature to a +2℃ for 6 hours while
Super Freeze
 rapidly decreases the temperature and freezes your food much faster than usual. This function retains the foods natural taste, original texture, as well as all the good vitamins and minerals. The fridge comes with
multi drawer design
, which offered users a larger space to store more fruits, vegetables and snacks.

Thanks to the
bigger door baskets
, users can now store bigger and taller items in the basket and there’s a total of 6 door baskets for the users to utilize. Users will be in love with the flexibility of the fridge due to its
metal guided rail
that help the drawers slide easier and smoothly even with full of food as well as the
cantilever shelves
 that allow users to change the space capacity by taking the shelf out and placing it on different shelf-holders.

Users have no worries if accidentally left the door open as the
door alarm function
 will alert and remind the users when the temperature of the fridge rises higher than usual. This 4-Door Inverter Fridge is definitely one of the best-looking designs with the functionally
stylish door
 that provides easy access without compromising on looks.

For consumers who are interested to purchase the above-mentioned products, can always refer to
 https://www.hisense.com.my/dealers-locations/
. To learn more about all of Hisense’s premium offerings, visit
 Hisense Malaysia
 and follow @HisenseMalaysia on
 Facebook
, and
 YouTube
.


HONOR and Hungry Partners in New Collaboration

HONOR has announced a partnership with Hungry, local food delivery platform offering a large variety food choices. This comes in time for the government’s announcement of the extended conditional movement control order (CMCO), encouraging Malaysians to stay at home.

As part of this collaboration, HONOR and Hungry is giving Malaysians a chance to win an HONOR 9X just by ordering food through the Hungry app. From 1
st
 November 2020 to 31
st
 January 2021, one winner will be selected each month to win. No minimum order is required to participate, all you have to do is be the 90,000
th
 order to win a brand new smartphone!

Prefer to cook at home instead? No worries, HONOR will still reward you! Just post a photo according to the theme of the month on Facebook, then tag both
HONOR
 and
Hungry
 in your photo. The theme for this month is food, that’s your cue to start digging up those beautiful food photos from your previous hangouts! The photo with the highest likes will win a pair of HONOR Magic Earbuds in the limited edition Robin Egg Blue color! The contest will run from 1
st
 November 2020 to 31
st
 January 2021, meaning there will be a total of 3 winners.

HONOR, a trendsetting tech brand for global youth that strives to create stylish, high-performance products with cutting-edge design for young people everywhere, announced this collaboration as part of its commitment to stay true to its brand identity of appealing to the youths. With this collaboration, HONOR hopes to further reward its loyal customers.

Hungry was created to bring convenience to life as we know it by connecting merchants and riders to fellow Malaysians. Aspiring to be the most convenient delivery app, Hungry delivers more than just food – providing services from florists, laundromats and even parcel deliveries – staying true to their motto of ‘You want it, we deliver it!’.

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For updates on the HONOR and Hungry partnership, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for updates.


How Samsung Delivers the Best Camera Experiences to Galaxy Users

With more than a trillion photos taken each year on mobile devices,
according to a report by Mylio
, Samsung cameras help people to not just document a moment in time but rather to truly capture it in near lifelike form.

As smartphone cameras became the primary go-to camera for many, the technology powering them has become an integral part of the way we share our lives with each other. Samsung has been at the forefront of this change, building a strong heritage of camera technology that has evolved the way people use the camera — from clear night photography, to professional-grade portraits, smooth video stabilization, and selfies.

Samsung Newsroom talked with Joshua Sungdae Cho, VP and Head of Visual SW R&D at Samsung Mobile, to discuss Samsung’s camera philosophy and legacy of imaging technology.

What is the driving philosophy behind the features and specs for cameras on Galaxy devices?

Our goal is to satisfy two very different needs. First, we help general users by democratizing the experience of professional photography, making it easy for them to create high-quality photos and videos with nothing but their smartphone. Secondly, we aim to bring a more customized shooting experience for pros who want to use their Galaxy smartphone as a professional tool. To do that, we focus on three key areas: the best shooting and viewing experience, ease of use, and controllability.

Our aim with the shooting and viewing experience is to ensure that users get crisp, vivid results every time they capture images and videos. This is why we have focused on high-resolution images, best-in-class image sensors, and other features like High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). For ease of use, we focus on creating features that make getting the best results as simple as possible. Single Take, for example, makes it easy to take multiple pictures and videos all at the same time, then recommends the best shots of the series. Finally, controllability is emphasized in our Pro Photo and Pro Video modes, giving users more control over their final results. Underpinning all of these features is AI, which ensures users get the most optimal results.

Can you expand on these three pillars? How do you ensure users get the best shooting and viewing experience?

We take a lot of things into consideration for delivering the best shooting and viewing experience for both photos and video. First, we consider portraits our top priority. With warm tones, but a natural brightness and color, our cameras capture your emotions and expressions in vivid detail. We are continuing to make this a key focus area with upgrades that improve details such as skin texture and hair. Improving the resolution of the images from our cameras is one way we accomplish this.

Higher resolution images contain more pixels, and therefore, more information.  We try to find ways to get more pixels into our sensors, as well as improved optics, so that users produce sharp images and videos even when they crop or zoom. Ensuring users get great results no matter the lighting condition is also a key focus for the shooting experience on Galaxy devices.

Our advanced High Dynamic Range (HDR), for example, makes it possible to shoot in mixed lighting and still get great results. This is possible thanks to the AI in our camera, which takes three images at different exposure levels simultaneously and then combines them into one final image. This same approach is used for low-light photography. To deliver more bright, crisp images in low-light conditions, we use nona-binning technology, which uses AI to merge nine pixels into one larger pixel so it absorbs more light and creates clear, vivid images.

Last but not least, we also adopt best-in-class hardware to deliver superior viewing and sharing experiences and improve image quality. Samsung’s cutting-edge sensor technology, such as our 108MP sensors and 50x Space Zoom on the Note20 Ultra, make it possible to capture ultra-high-resolution images and even 8K video. We combine this sensor technology with other strengths of Galaxy devices, such as world-class displays to view the results and fast Wi-Fi connectivity and 5G that make sharing large files easy, to create the best all-around smartphone camera experience.

That sounds like a lot of features to pack into a smartphone camera. How do you make sure they are intuitive and easy to use?

Ease of use is particularly important for our camera philosophy. We aim to create an optimal auto-shooting mode that delivers professional looking images and video. The only thing our users need when shooting with a Galaxy device is a good subject and a memorable moment. We also pack our cameras with features that enable greater creativity while still making it easy to get great results.

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Scene optimizer is a great example of how we make it easy to get professional level results. Users just have to point and shoot, and the camera delivers an image optimized for color and brightness based on the scene. We use AI to help deliver these optimizations, ensuring that every cloud, sunset, and smile is captured just as you remember.

Ease of use is also at the heart of features like Single Take. With just a single click, the camera takes multiple pictures and videos with dynamic effects simultaneously, allowing users to capture the moment in a variety of ways and choose their favorite. Features like My Filter also make it easy for users to customize their images. With My Filter, users can create a custom filter, save it, then apply it to all of the photos they shoot.

On the opposite end of this ease of use and auto-shooting, you mentioned that customization and control are an important part of the Galaxy camera experience. How do you implement those control features?

Both Pro Photo and Pro Video mode offer users more control over their final results. In Pro Photo mode, users can tweak all aspects of the photo including the ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and exposure levels. It also gives them the power to save RAW images, which they can later edit on their own. With the enhanced Pro Video mode on the Galaxy Note20 series, we’ve given users more creative control over the fine details in their videos.

In addition to manual adjustment of exposure settings, Pro Video mode introduces features such as Zoom control, allowing users to adjust the speed of their zoom for more dramatic footage. In Pro Video mode, users can also adjust the direction of the microphone to get the best sound. To top it off, we’ve also given users the power to record 8K video at 24fps on the Galaxy Note20 for high-quality results with a cinematic feel.

Many of these features seem to be powered or enhanced by AI. Why is AI such an important component of Galaxy cameras?

AI is one of the core technologies in Samsung’s camera technology because it allows us to do a lot of the heavy lifting for the user. We use AI to improve image resolution, optimize new technology for mobile, and provide better experiences for our customers.

Auto Framing on the Galaxy Z Fold2, for example, automatically shifts the view to stay centered and in focus depending on how many people are in view.  When there is only one person, it can follow their motion and keep them centered – ideal for vloggers and creatives that are using their smartphone to create content.

In the future we will continue to implement these advancements to learn, adapt, and develop new technology that improves the overall camera experience.

In addition to improvements in AI, the trend in smartphone photography has been to add more cameras on flagship devices year over year. Is this a trend you believe will continue?

We keep trying to find a balance between the best AI technology and the optimal number of cameras on our devices. Our AI technology is continuously improving thanks to the image training technology we have developed at Samsung. At the same time, we are also working to deliver the best camera hardware for our devices. If we are able to achieve the same results from multiple cameras with just a single AI-powered camera, then we will merge the technologies. Although we are not at that point yet, we are able to deliver stunning results with features like the Ultra-Wide camera that capture landscapes from a whole different perspective, and 50x zoom on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra.

The Galaxy Note20 series is a prime example of how our philosophy is reflected in our devices. We know that video usage has been steadily increasing, and has led to greater demand for better video features. So, for the Galaxy Note20 series, we improved on Super Steady, delivered 8K recording, and added increased functionality with Pro Video mode to enhance the user experience.

Ultimately, whatever we do is in service of consumer needs, to ensure every feature, experience and design choice offers increased functionality and quality.


HUAWEI Spark Programme Launched – An Acceleration Programme For Tech Startups

Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Huawei) has brought the Huawei Spark programme to Malaysia – a programme which aims to incubate and accelerate company growth and build an ecosystem for businesses in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

The programme was launched today in collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation’s (MDEC) Global Acceleration and Innovation Network programme (GAIN) and powered by TM ONE – the enterprise and public sector business solutions arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) – through its α Edge (pronounced as Alpha Edge) Cloud platform.

The competition was launched online followed by a panel discussion featuring experts from Huawei, MDEC and TM ONE on the tech ecosystem in Malaysia.

Representatives from Soft Space Sdn Bhd and Hexa Food Sdn Bhd also shared their insights during the panel session.

The Huawei Spark programme is a hybrid accelerator programme to support deep tech companies in APAC, with a focus on firms that use 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning & Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), Edge Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, leveraging Huawei’s technological and innovation leadership.

The programme aims to drive output in the areas of e-commerce, Fintech, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Smart Cities.

“There is a rise in demand for digital solutions and deep tech innovations so MDEC’s GAIN programme partnership with Huawei for the Spark Programme is very timely. It will provide local tech companies with the opportunity to gain financial support, test their go-to-market strategies, and connect with mentors, among others,” said Dato’ Ng Wan Peng, Chief Operating Officer of MDEC.

“MDEC will continue to support and partner with programmes like Huawei Spark Malaysia as it fits with our efforts to forge digitally powered businesses that will help shape our digital tech ecosystem and reinforce Malaysia’s goal to be the regional powerhouse for global tech champions,” added Dato’ Ng.

Meanwhile, Mohamad Rejab Sulaiman,  General Manager of Data Centre, Cloud and Internet, TM ONE, said, “In today’s digital age, cloud is the backbone technology powering all other innovative technologies such as 5G, AI/Machine Learning & Analytics, IoT, and Edge Computing. As the cloud service provider via our α Edge platform, we are pleased to be partnering with Huawei and MDEC in this programme.”

“It complements our recently announced collaboration with MDEC, in our joint efforts to further strengthen the digital readiness of Malaysia, including digitally empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), in support of TM’s unique role as the enabler of Digital Malaysia. We look forward to more innovative solutions created through this initiative, and perhaps exploring the possibility of partnering with these companies in the future,” said Mohamad Rejab.

CEO of Huawei Malaysia Mr Michael Yuan said as a global technology leader, it is Huawei’s responsibility to assist local businesses in their efforts to digitalise and by doing so, help boost the local ecosystem. He said that collaborations like these are crucial for the success of these efforts,

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“Through this collaboration, I believe we will be able to create a conducive space for businesses to grow, to build a healthy ecosystem where they can thrive, and together with their innovative solutions, drive digital transformation across the country to firmly position Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN.

“Innovation is borderless and when we collaborate, we flourish,” said Mr Yuan.

Kick-starting the programme is a competition where companies can submit their pitches during the application period between November 12, 2020 and January 11, 2021, to be selected to join the programme.

The company ranked first in the competition will receive the top prize in the form of a participation in a six-month long Accelerator Programme which includes:

Financial support in the form of USD 125,000 worth of Cloud credits for the company to build their technology stack.
The opportunity to participate in the Spark Fire programme, which is a unique value proposition of the Huawei Spark programme designed to boost businesses and brand awareness via business matching and business enablement programmes.
One-on-one mentoring and networking opportunities with industry experts.
Online and offline training resources.
Dedicated Technical Support
Go-To-Market (GTM) Support, and
A chance at being immortalised in a “Hall of Fame” by being featured in advertorials published by Huawei and MDEC GAIN

The companies ranked second and third will get to participate in a six-month long Accelerator Programme, which includes:

Financial support in the form of USD 80,000 worth of Cloud credits for the company to build their technology stack.
One-on-one mentoring and networking opportunities with industry experts.
Online and offline training resources.
Technical Support.
Go-To-Market (GTM) Support, and
A chance at being immortalised in a “Hall of Fame” by being featured in advertorials published by Huawei and MDEC GAIN

The other seven companies shortlisted will receive one year of incubation support between April 2021 and March 2022, which includes the following:

Companies ranked 4th and 5th to receive financial support in the form of USD 20,000 worth of Cloud credits for the company to build their technology stack.
Companies ranked 6th to 10th to receive financial support in the form of USD 5,000 worth of Cloud credits for the company to build their technology stack.
Online and offline training resources.
Technical Support, and
Go-To-Market (GTM) Support

The Huawei Spark programme was first launched in 2020 by Huawei’s Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) business group and in view of its beneficial value, it is now being brought for the first time to Malaysian shores.

Also present at the virtual launch today were Ryan Chan, Head of Business Development, Global Growth Acceleration System, MDEC, Leo Nuo Jiang, Chief Digital Officer, Huawei Cloud & AI, APAC, Nicholas Lim, Chief Technology Officer, Soft Space Sdn Bhd and New Jinn An, Co-founder of Hexa IoT Sdn Bhd.