Samsung Hosts 2022 Media Forum Showcasing Latest Innovations in Neo QLED 8K

Innovation in picture quality and usability allows Samsung’s 2022 TVs to be at the front and center of the connected lifestyle

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world’s leading TV manufacturer for 16 consecutive years, today announced the details of its upcoming 2022 Media Forum sessions that will highlight the technology, features and innovation behind the new product lineup.

Formerly known as Technical Seminars, the Media Forum sessions have been serving as a unique platform to deliver detailed information and an exclusive hands-on experience with new products for the past 11 years. This year’s global virtual seminar is the third event of its kind with attendees joining from six different regions from 11 April to 16 May 16 2022.

“The Media Forum provides an invaluable, firsthand look at new products, providing a deep dive into the technology and innovations that make this year’s lineup unique,” said Simon Sung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “While we eagerly await a chance to hold events in-person, we look forward to sharing key insights from those who innovate our products – the engineers, the product experts, and more – through the online media forum.”

From 11 April to 16 May, Samsung Electronics is holding virtual Media Forum sessions, covering Neo QLED 8K, MICRO LED, Gaming on the new Smart Hub, sound devices and Samsung’s award-winning Lifestyle portfolio

In line with its ‘Screens Everywhere, Screens for All’ vision, Samsung is introducing new technologies from the 2022 line-up that power seamless connectivity across multiple devices – with TVs and screens as the central hub for the connected lifestyle. Attendees will have an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the following products and areas:

Neo QLED 8K:
 Taking advantage of the Quantum Mini LEDs and the state-of-the-art Neural Quantum Processor 8K, Samsung’s 2022 Neo QLED 8Ks come with expanded neural networks, more precise 14-bit contrast mapping as well as AI-powered smart upscaling features, allowing the screens to provide the most accurate colors and picture quality to date. Samsung’s new Smart Hub also brings users a reimagined UI with easy content discovery and a suite of smart features that allow TVs and screens to be at the front and center of the connected lifestyle.
The Ultimate Gaming Experiences:
 Samsung’s 2022 TVs and screens provide one of the best gaming experiences to date. The new Gaming Hub is a new gaming streaming discovery platform that bridges hardware and software to provide a seamless player experience. The new 2022 Neo QLED line up also comes with specifications and features for the ultimate gaming experience such as HDMI 2.1 supporting ports, Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro 4K 144Hz gaming, Super Ultrawide GameView and Game Bar, making gaming more efficient and accessible for a fast-paced and streamlined experience.
Lifestyle Portfolio:
 Samsung’s award-winning lifestyle TV portfolio comes equipped with the latest technologies and smart features to optimize the user experience. The features and apps, such as EyeComfort mode and Smart Calibration, were designed to provide one of the most comfortable and accurate viewing experiences to match the users’ lifestyle and their everyday needs, while the new accessories provide one-of-a-kind, personalized home screens.
Sound Features and Devices:
 Samsung’s 2022 sound features incorporate the latest hardware and software updates, providing perfect synchrony between the TV and the soundbar while offering an immersive sound experience powered by Dolby Atmos. Additionally, Samsung’s latest soundbars – such as the new Ultra Slim Soundbar and the S Series – and the Sound Tower lineup provide users with a slew of options for premium sound experiences regardless of space and location.
Sustainability at Its Core:
With its 2022 product lineup, Samsung aims to systematically decrease its overall greenhouse gas emission and make it easier to recycle the products while minimizing impact during the production phase for a greener future. Along with the new SolarCell Remote which draws power from both light and radio frequencies, the 2022 product lineup features updated packaging which uses 90% less ink and removes all metal staples.

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For more information on Samsung’s 2022 TV product lineup, please visit
www.samsung.com/
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Preview – Looking Better Than Before

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G was launched some time in late March 2022 and it has much improved from its predecessor, the
Galaxy A52s
.
 While having many improvements, it still looks the same with only some minor changes to the aesthetic design. But if you never held the A52s before, then you won’t even know the difference.

What I like most about the Galaxy A53 5G is the minimalistic design on the front, sides and the back. I love how the camera bump protrudes out just a little bit without having sharp edges. It has a slightly flatter back panel and feels nicer on the grip.

In terms of size, it is exactly the same as the A52s. Same goes with the camera setup at the back. Nothing much can be said when comparing the difference between the two. But that is all about external cosmetics.

Internally, it is a whole new world. While the A52s is powered by a Snapdragon 778G, the new Galaxy A53 is powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 1280 chipset at 5nm processing as opposed to 6nm on the A52s. Storage and RAM are about the same with a minimum of 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage for the lower tier version, up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for the higher tiers.

Battery capacity has been upgraded as well. From 4500mAh to now having 5000mAh battery capacity, you can be sure that it can last more than 2 days on a single charge, depending on how you use it. It still comes with the same gorgeous 6.5” Super AMOLED display.

This time, the Galaxy A53 5G comes with Android 12 with One UI 4.1 straight out-of-the-box but there will be a few security updates along the way. Nevertheless, the UI and UX of One UI 4 is very, very good. It is my favourite “launcher” for any Android phone. I have tested so many but I still find that One UI 4 to be the best at the moment.

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There are more to be said in my full review. I am currently having a fun time taking photos with the A53 so there will be some good reviews for the camera performance. It is also a fun device to use for gaming, thanks to its dual speaker setup. More info on that soon.

Be sure to check back this site for the in-depth review of the new Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. I will be posting the review in a few days time so if you want to know how good it is, come back here soon.

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Review – Such a Joy to Use

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

RM1,849.00

8.9

Price

8.8/10

Camera

8.6/10

Battery

9.0/10

Performance

9.0/10

Build and Design

9.0/10

				Pros

Stereo speakers

IP67 water and dust resistance

Good camera

New chipset

Good battery life

				Cons

New chipset, still testing

No audio jack

No charger brick

Buy Now

Ditching the Snapdragon and is now powered by in-house Exynos 1280, can the new Galaxy A53 become the champion of mid-rangers?

Have you ever wondered, what makes a mid-range phone good? My answer would be, when the spec sheet has been bumped up a lot, then it’s good. Mostly I am referring to the hardware specs such as the chipset and memory. So technically, the new Galaxy A53 is getting there. But how good is it? Let’s dive in deeper.

First look at the Galaxy A53 5G

First of all, the look and feel of the new Galaxy A53 5G is the same as the previous Galaxy A52s and A52 before that. The only thing that has changed is the internal hardware, in this case, the brain of the device. It has the same camera system too, with the 64MP main shooter being the star of the show.

But this time around you won’t get the charger brick. The only items you will get in the box are the A53 device and a USB-C charging cable. That’s about it. So if you’re a new user getting your hands on the new Galaxy A53, make sure you spend a little more on a charging brick. Otherwise, you can still use your old one.

The front display is a gorgeous Super AMOLED 6.5” panel with up to 120Hz refresh rate for that super smooth scrolling and up to 800 nits brightness that can almost blind you momentarily in the dark. But that’s a good thing when viewing the screen under direct sunlight. You can never go wrong with Samsung’s AMOLED display. They are simply the best.

Around the back, is the same camera bump with three same camera systems as its predecessor. But those who have used an A52s before this, will notice a slight difference on the camera bump. It is now slightly more tapered and “lower”. I don’t know how to describe it but you’ll see the difference if you compare them side by side. But that’s just about the only difference you’ll see.

Same goes with the button and port placements. Every single button such as the power and volume rocker are in the same position. With this, most Samsung users will feel at home and able to get it up and running immediately. As for the under display fingerprint sensor, that works just as well as its flagship counterparts. Unlocking the device is very fast. I don’t actually need to rescan by fingerprint more than once. It managed to read with just one touch and it did it fast. Quite impressive if you ask me.

If you’re the clumsy type and always dropping your phone in a body of water or in the kitchen sink, fret not, the Galaxy A53 is an IP67 rated for dust and water resistance up to 1m depth for 30 minutes. But I wouldn’t want to purposely submerge the phone underwater or take it for a swim. For that kind of activity, you’ll need an IP68 rated device.

So the aesthetic differences are very minimal. But what made the Galaxy A53 a better buy is all about the software. Samsung has recently announced that all new Galaxy devices, whether it’s a flagship or the A series, will receive up to 4 years of major OS updates, including security updates. That means the Galaxy A53 and other latest A series will be able to get up to Android 16, if everything goes well. That is a very welcoming news among Android users and we shall see how that goes.

Daily User Experience

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is a fun device for me. Not many mid-range devices out there that have dual speaker setup with Dolby Atmos feature. But the Galaxy A53 has all that. Listening to music is pleasant, audio quality is good and it is loud enough to acoustically fill up a medium sized room.

If you’re into gaming like me, you will truly enjoy the immersive audio while playing games like Genshin Impact and PUBG Mobile. Since the Galaxy A53 does not come with a 3.5mm audio jack, you will either need a
Galaxy Buds Pro
 for the best sound quality with low latency or simply play it using the dual speakers. I use both. Of course, using the Buds is so much better but listening to the in-game audio with the dual speakers is good too. Watching videos? It’s just as good.

Previously, the Galaxy A series has been powered either by a Snapdragon chipset, or by MediaTek. But the new A series line-up is now using Samsung’s own (and unannounced) Exynos 1280 chipset that uses a 5nm EUV process and low-power design. It is a surprise to me. First, they are using an Exynos chip after a long hiatus on any A series. Second, none of us tech bloggers ever heard of this chipset until the launch of the new A series.

However, within the duration of my review, I found that the new chipset performed just as good as the one on
Galaxy A52s
 that uses a Snapdragon 778G. My findings are based on my daily use such as multitasking, chatting, watching movies, photography and video editing. I don’t seem to find any faults or lags when going through all the normal day to day tasks. Having an 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage does help a lot in terms of performance. But the difference can be found while gaming and going through the Antutu benchmark test.

Having said that, gaming on the Galaxy A53 is still smooth but the lag and stutters only occurs during the start of the game. Once everything is loaded up, the overall gameplay is above average to me. It’s not excellent, but it’s not bad as well. Games like PUBG Mobile can be played smoothly with high graphic settings at 60fps. Genshin Impact is smooth too but I do notice some stutters during the load or during a fight scene when there’s a lot of characters running around on the screen. But it’s only a slight lag. That means you can still win the game easily.

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Benchmarking on Antutu however, reveals the true score of the Galaxy A53. However, it scored within the same range as the SD778G powered Galaxy A52s, with only a slightly lower score. The Galaxy A53 scored 432951 points on my review device. To be honest, I’m quite happy that it breached the 400k mark, noting that it is a very capable mid-range device with a brand new chipset to show-off. The Galaxy A52s however, scored 492188 points that closes the gap towards 500k points.

Hopefully with the new upcoming OS updates, some of the performance lags can be addressed with some software patches or better OS system upgrade as a whole. It is currently running on Android 12 with One UI 4.1. And most of us have experienced that Android 12 definitely “feels” lighter. So I’m looking forward and hoping that the future OS updates will make it even lighter and easier to use with improved UI and UX.

Battery capacity has been bumped up to 5000mAh from 4500mAh in the previous version. I can vouch for the battery endurance here. When I fully charged the Galaxy A53 to 100% on a Monday morning, it took me until Wednesday night to plug in the charger again. That includes a lot of multitasking, YouTube bingeing but with only a few gaming sessions slipped in. But there are nights when I had the battery up to 100%, I went on full gaming mode. It goes down to 60% after 2 hours of PUBG Mobile, which is impressive to me.

About Camera and Photography

Earlier on when I said that there are many similarities between the Galaxy A53 and its predecessor, I do mean it. It still uses the same camera system with 64MP as the main shooter, a 12MP for the ultrawide angle, 5MP macro setup and another 5MP depth camera. The main 64MP shooter comes with an Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) which is a great additional feature for a mid-range device. But it’s nothing new.

The 12MP ultrawide camera is also a welcome feature. I do prefer to have an ultrawide setup rather than a telephoto camera. And since I love landscape photography, I use this camera quite often. As for the macro camera, I only use it when I need to get close-up shots of something. Most of the time, I use it to capture photos of another phone’s buttons and ports. It looks better with a macro camera somehow.

Shooting photos with the Galaxy A53 is fun. In bright areas or outdoors, do expect some clean and vibrant looking photos in your gallery. Portrait photos are truly a joy to use. If you have someone as your subject, be sure to turn on the Portrait Mode for that special bokeh effect. You can adjust the amount of blur for the background, while retaining the clarity of your subject. I often use this mode while taking photos of my son. And he loves to pose as well.

On videos however, there is a quick option to shoot with a standard HD quality at 30fps or bump it all the way up to UHD at 30fps. You will only have the 60fps option while shooting at FHD mode, which is the mode I use most often. It takes up about 80MB of your storage for a 25-second video duration in MP4 format, which is not that bad. I can further reduce the file size by recording in HEVC format but not all apps or websites are compatible with it.

There are many other modes you can choose under the “More” option in the camera app. From there, you can choose the Pro camera or video, Single Take (which is also fun to use), Night mode, Food mode, Panorama, Macro, Super Slow-Mo (720fps), Normal Slow-Mo and Hyperlapse. That is a lot of additional modes to choose from on a mid-range device.

I will then show you some sample photos that I managed to capture with the Galaxy A53 recently, each with its own caption to describe the shots. Enjoy.

Ultrawide angle

Normal main camera

Normal 2x zoom

Normal 4x zoom

Normal 10x zoom

Another ultrawide shot

Normal main shooter

Closeup with 3x zoom

Normal main shooter

Normal 2x zoom

Macro mode

Normal front selfie

Wide front selfie

Portrait mode on

Main camera portrait mode

Main camera portrait mode

Food mode

Food mode low light

Conclusion

The new Samsung Galaxy A53 is one of my favourite phones this year. With the White colour variant that I received, it looks like a minimalist phone from the back. The clean look made it very pleasant to look at. Everything is kept almost “hidden” to give it a minimal look. Hence why I like it.

When it comes to performance, I have no doubt that it will perform well whenever it is needed. The new Exynos 1280 is a capable chipset and it is able to keep up with my multitasking sessions as well as my gaming hours. Although some occasional stutters happened, it still manages to push through and keep up with the load quite well. The 8GB of RAM does help out in this area. And it’s a good thing it comes as a standard nowadays.

The biggest plus point I’d give is for the promise of software updates by Samsung. I am looking forward to seeing the Galaxy A53 receiving an Android 15 or 16 update a few years from now. That alone will be able to draw in new crowds into Samsung’s ecosystem for mobile devices.

Would I recommend the Samsung Galaxy A53 to new users? Heck yes. If those new users want something that can perform well for daily use or gaming, or wish to buy a device that can last them a few years, why not a Galaxy A53? It has everything a typical Android user needs. A reliable OS, large memory and storage, new chipset and good camera. It checks all the basic boxes.

The new Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is now on sale at
Samsung’s office website
 and it’s retailing for
RM1,849.00
.


Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – The Middle Child of the S22 Series

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

Starts from RM4,099.00

8.9

Performance

9.8/10

Design and Build

9.5/10

Camera

9.0/10

Battery

8.8/10

Price

7.5/10

				Pros

Dust and water proof

Powerful chipset

Superb camera

Better feel

Best for entertainment

				Cons

A little pricey

Heat up when using camera too long

Buy Now

The Galaxy S22 series was launched in early February and my initial reaction to it was mostly positive. I like how the Ultra version looks similar to a Note series with the S-Pen in tow. And the camera setup is something new to look at especially by Samsung.

While the Ultra version adopts a new look, the non-Ultra versions such as the S22 and S22+ evolved from the previous S21 generations with minor tweaks on the “feel” rather than the design. What I meant by “feel” is that it feels flatter and squarer than the predecessors.

Entering 2022, most tech companies are moving towards a sharper, squarer design for their mobile phones and Samsung is no exception. But while it is squarer, Samsung is able to maintain a slight curvy edge to give a comfortable grip for its users on the S22 series. And after 4 weeks of using and playing around with the brand new Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus, I have much to say about this phone.

TL;DR

Here’s for those who want a complete quick rundown of the entire review. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is the middle child of the S22 Series but it is just as powerful as the Ultra version with an awesome camera and great performance for gaming and entertainment. It feels more solid and flatter but still has some curves to it to give a good grip. An awesome all-rounder premium device indeed.

For those who want to read the whole entire review, please continue.

First Look And Design

I almost hit copy and paste from my previous S21 Plus review for the design of the Galaxy S22 Plus but there are some minor changes on the design and feel to it. So I’ll continue.

As I said earlier, the Galaxy S22 Plus still retains the curved feel along the sides to maintain a good grip when handling the phone in one hand. But this time, the front display and the back panel has a flatter feel that the edges have a slightly sharper feel to it. I am a fan of this. I like squared design on a phone just like on some of the latest phones on the market right now. To me, it looks elegant and premium. And the Galaxy S22 Plus has that.

The display comes in slightly smaller than last year’s S21 Plus at 6.6” as compared to 6.7” on the latter. But improvements have been made on the Dynamic AMOLED display that now max out its brightness at 1750 nits as compared to 1300 nits previously. That is a huge difference. So viewing the display when the sun is right on top of your head is as clear as the day itself.

The front selfie camera sits at the same spot near the top center of the display and there is also the ultrasonic under display fingerprint sensor near the bottom. Samsung has been making phones with great AMOLED displays and there is not much to say about it. And the Galaxy S22 Plus has their signature 120Hz dynamic refresh rate that can go as low as 1Hz when idle. The display is now protected by an improved Gorilla Glass Victus+ which is said to be more resistant to scratches.

There’s a familiar look around the back. The camera module sits in the same contour cut bump that seamlessly blends into the frame which Samsung called “Armour Aluminium”. It is basically an upgraded aluminium-based alloy that was first introduced in the S21 series last year. And this time around, they have upgraded it to make it stronger and more durable.

All the functional buttons are basically located at the same place with the volume rocker and power button on the right side while there’s nothing on the left. On top, there’s one of two microphone holes and around the bottom, there’s the USB-C port, the second microphone and the bottom firing speaker. The Galaxy S22 Plus comes with a stereo speaker so watching movies or playing games on it is very satisfying and the sound quality is quite good.

As for what’s in the box, there is nothing else other than the phone and the USB-C charging, data cable and some documentation including the warranty. Samsung has opted out on providing the charging brick for their flagship devices to save the environment. But you can always get a compatible charging brick elsewhere.

User Experience and Daily Use

Samsung has announced recently that they will provide long term support and updates for some of the latest flagships and mid rangers. This is probably the best news we’ve had this year as we can look forward up to 4 years of Android OS updates. And I’m pretty much excited about this. No other phone makers have made any similar promise with this, so we will see more users shift into Samsung’s ecosystem in years to come.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is powered by the latest Android 12 with OneUI 4.1, which I think is the most good looking version of OneUI to date. It adopts Android 12’s customizations for some widgets and accent colours. Now, you will have full control on what colours you want to use for the icons and accents.

As for the brain of the device, the Galaxy S22 Plus is backed by the latest (and current greatest) Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The unit that I’m using is the 128GB storage version but I can still install more apps and take tons of photos or videos before it is completely filled up.

With all that power, it needs an equally powerful battery to, well, power it up. The Galaxy S22 Plus comes with a 4500mAh Li-Ion battery with 45W fast charging and also supports Qi/PMA wireless charging at 15W. It can also do a reverse charging to charge up another supported device at 4.5W. Good to have when you’re always on-the-go.

The battery can last me almost 2 days on a single charge but it depletes quicker when I’m watching some movies or playing heavy graphic games like PUBG Mobile. And still, I don’t have to plug it in the charger by the end of the day. I usually do this the next day. I simply don’t like to charge my phone overnight while I’m sleeping.

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Multitasking on the Galaxy S22 Plus is super smooth. I can do so many things at once like video editing, photo taking, read some emails, chat on a messenger and watch some YouTube videos without removing any apps from the multitask panel. I can have as much as 10 apps opened at once without it being sluggish.

And when I play games, I can opt to turn on the performance mode so that I can push its limit to the max. This option can be found in the battery settings under processing speed. There are three options to choose from; Optimised, High and Maximum. However, leaving this option as Optimised is good enough for a really smooth gaming experience.

This is where the true power of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 can be tested. The Galaxy S22 Plus scored a total of 843636 points on the Antutu 3D benchmark which is currently the highest I’ve ever got personally. With that score, gaming will be super smooth.

And it is.

Launching PUBG Mobile takes a tad faster than usual. And I set the graphic settings to maximum FPS with HDR quality. And thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate turned on, the smoothness is real. I didn’t notice any lags and such. Gameplay is very smooth and exciting. So far, I’ve never seen any other phone that renders graphics as good as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

Yes, I know there are many others out there that can perform just as good or better, but the satisfaction that I got with the Galaxy S22 Plus is pleasurable. And because of that, I can’t stop playing.

It doesn’t come with a 3.5mm audio jack, so I use either a USB-C earphone or a wireless earphone for the audio. With the Galaxy S22 Plus, I connect my Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro for in-ear audio. And the latency between these two Galaxy devices is kept low so that I can get the best gaming audio experience.

Camera and Photography

Phone cameras have always been Samsung’s main focus over the years. Much improvements have been made since the S20 series era especially with the launch of 100x Space Zoom back then. And they have not stopped from making that improvement for the S22 series. The S22 Ultra version is very much the best at that but the Galaxy S22 Plus is not being left behind.

This time around, the main wide angle camera has been bumped up to 50MP as opposed to 12MP last year. But the telephoto camera is down to 10MP from 64MP on the S21 Plus. I guess Samsung was focusing on the telephoto camera last year but this year, they decided to give it all to the main wide angle camera.

What do I think of this? Good choice, in my opinion. I use the main camera almost all the time and I prefer it to have the best sensor possible. So having 50MP on the main camera will be more versatile in the long run.

The third camera which is the ultra-wide angle still has the same sensor as the predecessor and still works great. Most of the post-processing is done in the camera app so most of the improvements are done in the software itself.

Another improvement is the night photography. This time, Samsung is promoting more on the nightography capabilities on all the S22 series. That simply means night photography, if you didn’t already know. And yes, I’ve tested it and it’s way better than before.

In almost complete darkness, I can still capture sharp and bright photos with minimal to no “noise”. What it does is that it captures multiple photos at once at different exposure levels and mashes it up into one optimised HDR type photo that looks like it was taken in a bright area.

There are many other camera modes that you can play around with such as Pro and Pro video, Single Take (one of my favourites), Night, Food, Panorama, Slow-mo and Super Slo-mo up to 960fps, Hyperlapse, Portrait Video and Director’s View.

So many functions to play with, ample time to test it all out. I will be doing a full review solely on the Galaxy S22 Plus camera and photography in the next few weeks so be sure to check that one out too.

Meanwhile, have a look at some of the photos taken with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus in the gallery below.

Conclusion

All I can say about the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is, it works really well no matter what kind of task you’re doing. It is a capable phone for everyday use and more. If you like smartphone photography, you will be amazed at what the S22 series can do. Photos are bright and punchy with high standard in quality. I simply love it.

As for multitasking and productivity, there’s nothing that the Galaxy S22 Plus can’t do. If you’re at a workstation with a monitor on standby, you can always connect the Galaxy S22 Plus to the monitor wirelessly or with a HDMI adapter to use Samsung DeX. It will turn the phone into a full blown desktop machine for easy multitasking and productivity tasks, just like a normal desktop computer. I use this often, by the way.

And when the time comes for some entertainment, it does not disappoint as well. Be it gaming, movie time, music or video editing, everything can be done seamlessly and quickly, thanks to the superb performance from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

Will it be worth every penny? Yes, if you’re looking to get a really capable device for long term use. The biggest advantage for some of the latest Samsung smartphones is the promise of long term extended software updates for years to come. Right now you’ll have the best of Android 12, later this year you’ll get the Android 13 update and Android 14 after that. That is really cool.

So if you’re thinking of getting one for yourself, you can now head over to
Samsung’s official site
to make your purchase. The price for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus starts at
RM4,099.00
.


Samsung Galaxy S22 Review – Is Smaller Better?

Samsung Galaxy S22 5G

From RM3,499.00

8.8

Price

8.0/10

Battery

8.5/10

Performance

9.5/10

Camera

9.0/10

Build and Design

9.0/10

				Pros

Love the size

Excellent camera

Best performance

Good battery

IP68 rating

				Cons

No audio jack

Heat up during long camera use

Pricey for some people

Buy Now

I have always been a fan of mini devices especially on smartphones. The previously reviewed Galaxy S21 base version is small, but not that small. But this time around, Samsung made the new Samsung Galaxy S22 smaller than the one before. So how good does the mini version flagship perform?

I’d say, better.

I had the privilege to review the new Samsung Galaxy S22 base version, which means it’s not the Plus or the Ultra version. Just the basic one with all similar features of its bigger counterparts. Of course, the Ultra version has the most upscale specs especially for the camera but basically still uses the same chipset.

Let me tell you why I love the Galaxy S22 and why it can be a better option if you want to upgrade.

First Look At The Galaxy S22

At first glance, it looks exactly like last year’s Galaxy S21 but when I held it in my hand, I quickly felt the difference. It feels smaller, lighter yet more solid and rigid. It has a flatter back panel and front display, just like the S22+. But it feels so comfortable in one hand because of its size. This is one of the phones that I enjoy holding and not wanting to let go, seriously.

When mentioning a similar design, the same can be said about the camera system and its metal bump that merges with the frame. This design is unique to Samsung and it’s still gorgeous to me. The three camera system sits inside the metal bump. And one look at it, you know they mean serious photography business.

I don’t usually like peachy colours like this review unit but I kind of like it. At a certain angle, it looks like pink. The Galaxy S22 comes in 8 different colour variants and the review unit is known as Phantom Pink Gold, or something.

On the front is the 6.1” Dynamic AMOLED HDR10+ display with 425ppi pixel density that looks super gorgeous and sharp. With a smaller screen, the pixels are packed closely together to give that super sharp and detailed clear picture. The display is protected by a Gorilla Glass Victus+, just like the one on the S22+ and Ultra version.

Near the top center of the front display, is the 10MP front selfie and there is also an under display fingerprint sensor near bottom. The overall design of the Galaxy S22 is very much the same as the S22+ which to me, is clean and almost minimalist style.

On the right side of the device is the volume rocker and power button while there’s nothing much going on the left side. Same can be said with the top side. Around the bottom, there’s the SIM card tray, USB-C port and a bottom firing speaker. The Galaxy S22 comes with a stereo speaker so you can get better surround music when listening to Spotify on the device.

Going around to the back, there’s the signature S22 series camera system that I talk about a lot. There are three cameras inside the “bump”, a 50MP normal camera, a 10MP telephoto camera and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera.

The back panel is very flat, unlike the one on the older S21 series. And the sides or the edges feel almost squarish when having it in my hand. But there is a slight curve around the sides to give enough grip. But since the Galaxy S22 is smaller in size, you should have no problem gripping on the phone.

That being said, I love everything about the Galaxy S22. I said this because I like the feel of a smaller phone in my hand. Any mini version phones are welcome in my books. And come to think of it, it is somewhat mini but the screen size still goes beyond 6”. How time changed. 6” screen phones from 8 years ago means you have a phablet in your hands. Remember that?

I remember the Galaxy Mega back in the days with the same screen size as the Galaxy S22 but much bigger in size and bulkier. Back then, a 5.5” screen phone was considered as the ideal size. Now, that is just too darn small.

Daily Use and Experience

Now, being a “mini” version of the S22 series does not stop it from getting the very same internal hardwares. Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 8GB of RAM, the Galaxy S22 is a compact powerhouse. You can get either the 128GB storage version or the 256GB version. I would suggest you get the maxed out storage.

As for the software side, the Galaxy S22 is managed by Android 12 with One UI 4.1 straight out-of-the-box. One UI 4.1 to me is currently the best version of Android launcher you can get. The features you’ll get are plentiful and very user friendly. The look and feel to it are clean and simple, but yet it’s very intuitive and functional. With One UI 4.1, there are so many ways you can personalise your own home screen or play with colours.

For my daily tasks, the Galaxy S22 handles everything like a charm. Since it is powered by the current best Snapdragon chipset, I can literally throw anything and everything at it. Multitasking is so snappy, I can check emails, chat on a messenger, browse the web, checking out social media accounts, record a video or capture some photos, everything feels smooth and does not affect the overall speed at all.

While doing all that, I can still slip in some movie watching a little bit and go all out on the entertainment side of it. Let’s not forget that the Galaxy S22 comes with stereo speakers and is tuned by AKG. Just make sure you turn on the Dolby Atmos settings to get the best audio experience. The high and low notes are well balanced. If I place the S22 right in-front of my face and close my eyes, I feel like I’m sitting in-front of a large 7.1 surround speaker.

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Now imagine playing games on the Galaxy S22 with the same audio sound.

Firing up my usual PUBG Mobile on the Galaxy S22 is very fast. Graphics are set to the highest level and maxed out the HDR and framerate. Gameplay is extremely smooth without any stutter. Display is gorgeous, thanks to the superb AMOLED screen and high pixel per inch density. It is simply the best thing ever to play games on one of the most powerful devices at this moment. But I do have to note that due to age factor and smaller screen size, I have to put my reading glasses on while gaming on the Galaxy S22.

I have to admit, although I love smaller size phones, I may have trouble looking at some text on the display or when I’m playing my favourite game on it. Moving on.

Since gaming on the Galaxy S22 is such an easy task, let’s see how it performs on the Antutu 3D benchmark. The Galaxy S22 managed to score 812763 points, which is slightly lower than the Galaxy S22+. But to be in the 800k mark means that the S22 is a very mean mini device waiting to show its full potential to its new master.

With all the power hungry apps, games and hardware, it also needs a long lasting battery to power everything up. The Galaxy S22 comes with a Li-Ion 3700mAh battery with 25W fast charging capabilities and supports Qi wireless and reverse charging. The battery capacity is quite low. But it still managed to keep up its power to last me the whole day. And once it depleted to below 10%, it only took me about 40 minutes to get it back up to 100%.

Camera and Photos

If you know anything about Samsung flagships, you will always want to find out how good it is with photography. Being the base version of the Galaxy S22 series, the camera system still packs some hard punches. So I’m saying, do not underestimate the S22’s abilities to produce some good photos.

Needless to say, the Galaxy S22 performed just as good as its bigger brother, the S22+. No doubt, they both have the same camera setup and sensors. It has the exact same rear camera system and same selfie camera. So what is there to compare? Honestly, I have tested both the S22 and S22+ and in my own experience, they are both the same or similar in many ways.

To recap, the camera system on the Galaxy S22 are as follows:

Rear camera

50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video

Selfie camera

10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF

The 50MP main shooter at the back is very versatile. Most of the photos that I managed to capture have stunning details and are well balanced. I don’t need to edit much if or when I want to post on social media. So with it, most of my hashtags will come with #noedit tag.

Shooting 4k videos is fun. The superb video quality often made me forget that I shot the video on a phone. Even some of my TikTok videos are shot with the Galaxy S22.

The 10MP telephoto camera works well too. Zooming in to my faraway subject is easy and fast. The photo quality is okay but if I push it too far, it doesn’t look that great but it can still retain some good quality. But my favourite is the ultra wide angle camera. I love taking landscape photos. It managed to capture well balanced details and I don’t see any warped image or rather distortions around the edges. It is a well rounded little fella.

If you like taking selfies, you’ll be glad that I will vouch for its excellent bokeh and portrait photography. Taking portrait selfies is so much fun with the Galaxy S22. The photos turned out smooth without any fake looking cutout edges, if you know what I mean. I love how it managed to isolate the background and foreground subjects to give that stunning bokeh effect.

So enough of the technical stuff and on to the pictures.

Conclusion

Is being smaller a good thing? In this case, yes. Like I said many times over, I love compact phones. And the Galaxy S22 is the right size for me. It is currently my favourite device by Samsung and I would love to have one for myself.

The Galaxy S22 is definitely a very well capable device that can accompany you to your social media stardom. Multitasking is easy and snappy. Gaming is a lot of fun on the Galaxy S22. Entertainment is equally fun with good surround audio tuned by the best in its class.

You can use it for work or for play. It is up to you. Being smaller than usual means it is very portable. You can fit it in your jeans pocket and still be able to move around comfortably. It is a good companion for me when I go out. And I’m sure it can be yours too. With a powerful chipset like that, you can’t get a better bargain for its size.

Should you get a Galaxy S22? Yes, if you’re looking for a smaller, compact phone. Yes if you want portability and be able to perform when you need it. Yes if you have small hands. I wouldn’t say no to this one. I very much prefer the base S22 over the plus version. Don’t ask me why because I don’t know. Probably it’s simply because of the size.

You can now get one for yourself at
Samsung’s official site
. The Samsung Galaxy S22 retail price starts from
RM3,499.00


New-Age Laundry – Samsung Introduces the AirDresser in Malaysia

The AirDresser offers an at-home laundry solution for an innovative way to refresh and sanitize your clothes in between washes.

Samsung Malaysia Electronics has just launched its latest steam wardrobe appliance, the Samsung AirDresser. This innovative new technology combines powerful steam and air to relax light wrinkles and remove common bacteria, dust mites, and odours from your clothing.

This is a new and efficient method of caring for clothes – and other accessories like bags and scarves – keeping them clean in between washing cycles. As it prolongs the period between washes, less stress is put on fabrics, particularly delicate materials like silk, chiffon, and lace. This lengthens the lifespan of your clothes, allowing you to rethink your purchase decisions and impact your wardrobe in a sustainable way.

“In these times where health and hygiene are of utmost importance, the AirDresser is the ideal appliance for busy individuals to refresh and revitalise their wardrobe in an efficient, effective, and easy way,” said Edward Han, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics. “Warm temperatures and a humid climate in Malaysia mean that we usually only wear our clothes once before washing. We want to offer our local consumers an alternative to constant wash cycles and instead, sanitize their clothes in a clean and sustainable manner.”

Refresh and Sanitize your Clothes

Equipped with JetSteam and AirHanger the AirDresser works to keep garments hygienically clean and fresh, while eliminating creases with its ingenious Wrinkle Care system. Blasting hot steam through five clothes hangers, quickly refresh your clothes in as little as 20 minutes from the comfort of your home. With the Sanitize option, high-temperature steam penetrates and sanitizes clothes, eliminating 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, and dust mites from fabric.

Additionally, a built-in deodorizing filter and UV LED eliminates common odours in fabrics like house pet smells, smoke, perspiration, unpleasant food, and other musty odours. You can also infuse your clothing with your favourite scent, within the AirDresser itself. Freshen up your garments and reduce static cling by inserting a scented dryer sheet into the built-in Fresh Finish compartment.

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In our Malaysian weather, humidity is an issue in most households. When the door is left open, the AirDresser doubles as a dehumidifier to help remove moisture from the room, protecting items in your wardrobe from mould with the dehumidification feature.

With AI-powered learning, the AirDresser conveniently learns and recommends your favourite cycles at the times you use them most. Your drying time is also optimized, thanks to Sensor Dry technology that continuously senses moisture within the clothing and adjusts the drying time accordingly.

The AirDresser has up to 24 cycles that extend the life of fabrics—from wool and linen to cotton and delicates. These cycles can be controlled via Samsung’s SmartThings app on your mobile phone. Remotely start, pause, receive notifications, and get cycle recommendations at the palm of your hand so you can care for your clothes from anywhere.

Installation and Availability

Available in Crystal Mirror, the AirDresser is loaded with Smart innovations and high-performance features to keep your wardrobe looking and feeling fresh. Bring thorough fabric care to any space in your home with AirDresser’s easy installation—the unit can be easily installed by simply plugging it into a standard rated power of 220-240V/50Hz outlet and you’re all set. No separate water line or professional installation necessary; the refillable water reservoir is all you need.

Samsung’s AirDresser is now available at all Samsung outlets, retailers, and online shopping platforms with a retail recommended price of RM8,799. From 1
st
 April 2022 to 5
th
 June 2022, purchase the AirDresser at only RM7,599 and receive an air purifier (AX34R3020WW/ME) worth RM1,049 for free.

For more information on Samsung’s AirDresser, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/washers-and-dryers/airdresser/df9000rm-mirror-black-df10a9500cg-fq/


Samsung Malaysia is Giving Away Prizes in its Impian Raya Bersama Campaign

Make this Hari Raya a more meaningful one for you and your family

Festive seasons are what many Malaysians look forward to, as it is an opportune time to reconnect with loved ones. And here we are, feeling more hopeful as the festivities resume.Withthe coming Raya festive season upon us, Samsung Malaysia Electronics wants to usher in one of the most exciting festival of the year in style with yet another thrilling campaign.

This year, Samsung Malaysia Electronics aims to double the happiness with its
Impian Raya Bersama
 campaign to make the festive season and gift-giving a more meaningful and rewarding experience – creating precious time of rekindling and preserving relationships. The campaign starts from
4
th
 April until 15
th
 May 2022
, with a whopping list of Galaxy devices to walk away with!

The Impian Raya Bersama campaign introduces a special deal where fans who purchase the selected Samsung Galaxy Z series, Galaxy S series, Galaxy A series, Galaxy M series, Galaxy Tab or Wearables and Hearables at participating outlets within the campaign period – will stand a chance to bring home exciting prizes to reward their loved ones.

Therefore, with every purchase of eligible Galaxy devices, consumers will score an entry in the Impian Raya Bersama campaign – and to top it off, you may stand a chance to walk away with the coveted grand prize – the Samsung’s smart projector, The Freestyle, worth RM4,999 with the second prize being Samsung’s premium 50” QLED 4K Smart TV, followed by the Do-It-All 32” Smart Monitor and a Camera Filter Mount. Now, that’s celebrating Raya in style!

Don’t we all wish to balik kampung with a brand new phone or furnish our homes with the latest smart home appliances and other great rewards? So, don’t wait any longer and purchase a new Samsung Galaxy device or two, and you might just bring home an epic Raya gift.

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Impian Raya Bersama Campaign

Consumers can join in just 3 simple steps:

Step 1: Purchase any Eligible Products from the Participating Stores within the Campaign Period
Step 2:
Visit this link
 and answer the question in the registration form correctly, and provide proof of purchase to submit your entry
Step 3: Stand a chance to win exciting prizes!

The lucky winners will be announced at the end of the Campaign period and the prize will be delivered to your footsteps within 60 working days after the end of the Campaign.

Prizes that are up for grabs!

Categories
Units
RRP (RM) /unit
Prizes
Grand Prize
5
4,999
The Freestyle
2nd Prize
20
3,999
50″ QLED 4K Smart TV
3rd Prize
240
1,388
32″ Smart Monitor- M5
Consolation Prize
5,000
169
Camera Filter Mount

The number of entries to win the prizes will depend on the number of Eligible Products purchased:

Total Eligible Product(s) purchased
Number of entry for prize winning
1 unit
1 entry
2 or more units
5 entries

Don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to possibly own one of Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem of innovative devices! To view the eligible products and for more information on the campaign, please visit
http://www.samsung.com/my/offer/2022-impian-raya-bersama/mobile/
.


Samsung Smart Monitor M8 Becomes a Million Seller

The secret to the M8’s popularity: stylish design and new features making your life smarter

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that the accumulated sales of its Smart Monitor series surpassed one million devices globally, making it a million seller.

The new Do-It-All screens support Smart Hub, providing a perfect home office and schooling environment without the need to connect to a PC or other external devices. In addition, the monitor allows users to enjoy a variety of OTT services such as Netflix, Samsung TV Plus and YouTube. It comes with a battery-free remote control which conveniently charges via USB-C port, enabling you to navigate comfortably through your content and enjoy a TV like experience.

On the back of the popularity of its first Smart Monitor launched in the end of 2020, Samsung has enhanced its lineup this year. Now, Samsung offers 11 premium Smart Monitors including the M7, M5 and the recently launched M8.

In particular, the versatile new Smart Monitor M8 features Samsung’s iconic slim design and comes in four, eye-catching new colors – Warm White, Sunset Pink, Daylight Blue and Spring Green. The stylish design of the Smart Monitor M8 blends seamlessly into any surroundings and suits any space.

In addition, the M8’s removable SlimFit Cam, video conferencing solution app and other innovative display technologies are major drivers of its popularity, as people adapt to new lifestyles – such as working from home and home schooling.

The Smart Monitor M8 earned CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree from the CTA (Consumer Technology Association) in recognition of a wide array of its display technologies. Samsung started taking preorders for the M8 in the U.S., Germany, France and many other countries on March 28, 2022.

Preorders for the product exceeded the company’s expectations, reflecting the product’s popularity across the world. In the first quarter, sales of the Smart Monitor series, including the preorder sales of the M8, increased by approximately 40% compared to the same period of last year.

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“As consumers are increasingly working, learning and keeping entertained at home, the Smart Monitor redefines the traditional role of a monitor and delivers a variety of features to enhance any lifestyle,” said Hyesung Ha, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are delighted to reach this one million unit milestone and anticipate the demand we are seeing to continue as consumers around the world want to live smarter, every day.”

To purchase your Smart Monitor M8, M7 and M5, do log on to
https://www.samsung.com/my/monitors/smart-monitor/highlights/


Year One: Samsung’s EYELIKE Fundus Camera Powers Technology to Protect People and the Planet

Samsung Electronics demonstrates one year of progress in providing increased access to eye care in Morocco, India and Papua New Guinea through the upcycling of Galaxy technology.

The theme of this year’s World Health Day –
Our Planet, Our Health
 – demonstrates the understanding that human health is deeply interconnected with environmental health. Through the
Galaxy Upcycling programme
, Samsung Electronics has been on a mission to develop innovative, sustainable practices that not only preserve the planet’s resources but also bridge barriers to accessible and affordable health care.

In recognition of World Health Day, Samsung is looking back at the first year of the program’s implementation, which has upcycled hundreds of secondhand Galaxy devices and provided basic eye care for over 3,000 patients in Morocco, India and Papua New Guinea.

Upcycling Galaxy Technology into Diagnosis Cameras

Globally,
1.1 billion people
 suffer from vision loss – 90% of which live in low- and middle-income countries and lack access to affordable and quality eye health care. To address this, Samsung has partnered with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and Yonsei University Health System (YUHS) to transform old and unused Galaxy technology into medical diagnosis cameras called EYELIKE fundus cameras, which allow both medical and non-medical professionals to screen patients for conditions that may lead to blindness.

“We are proud of our team at Samsung who helped infuse upcycled technology to diagnose visual impairment in patients through the EYELIKE platform”
Dr. Aloknath De, Executive Consulting Director, Open Innovation of Samsung R&D Institute in Bangalore

Establishing Accessible Eye Care Services in Morocco

Since the introduction of EYELIKE in Morocco, Samsung has partnered with Global Care and 21 other organisations – including public health centers and private clinics – to repurpose 60 units of older smartphones into the EYELIKE Fundus Camera.

“In Morocco, we lack medical personnel and ophthalmic medical equipment, so I’m optimistic EYELIKE will bring huge benefits – especially to patients who live in remote regions,” said optician .
Mohcine Ait Hida, Optician

Local optometrists have been using the camera to screen over 2,028 patients and provide post-diagnosis care, including prescribing glasses for 128 people, scheduling follow-up appointments with 205 people and connecting 50 people to eye hospitals for additional medical treatment.

Conducting Patient Outreach Programmes in India

Recognising that blindness is a prevailing problem in India, Samsung has upcycled nearly 200 units of secondhand smartphones and provided them to local hospitals. This innovative approach has proved to be a breakthrough for patients like Jamuna Prasad who has been repeatedly prescribed glasses for his declining eyesight for over a year.

After his eyes were checked with the EYELIKE Fundus Camera at the Primary Eye Care Center at Sitapur Eye Hospital, he finally received a correct diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy. According to his optometrists, Jamuna’s eyesight has been improving ever since.

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At the same time, many patients living in remote communities don’t always have the same access that Jamuna Prasad had to a vision center. Thanks to the portable nature of the cameras, optometrists can travel to remote villages through outreach programmes and screen people for potential eye diseases. As a result of the EYELIKE Fundus Camera, over 1,000 patients in India have received screenings through both local medical institutions and outreach programs.

Training Medical Staff in Papua New Guinea

In Papua New Guinea, health care facilities often struggle to find trained eye doctors and vital equipment necessary for treating retinal diseases. This situation is only being exacerbated by the prevalence of blindness across the country. For a population of over 9 million, there are only
14 trained ophthalmologists
 and three fundus cameras nationwide.

“Thanks to the partnership program and the EYELIKE fundus cameras, we now have enough cameras to expand care and screening services on a national scale. We’re currently training doctors in hopes that they can help diagnose patients nationally and improve people’s understanding of the illnesses they have.”
Dr. Jambi Garap, President of the National Prevention of Blindness Committee and the Lecturer in Ophthalmology at University of Papua New Guinea.

The EYELIKE programme is helping to fill the health equity gap by training doctors and other clinic staff, even in rural communities, to screen patients using the device. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions causing a delay in patient screenings, Dr. Garap looks forward to resuming these screenings this year.

She hopes to dispatch additional trainers to rural communities to provide staff with further training, in addition to conducting research on rare eye disorders such as Eales disease with the EYELIKE devices.

Advancing Samsung’s Sustainability Vision

As part of its mission to harness technology for good by positively impacting both people and the planet, Samsung plans to elevate this partnership through continuous technical support and open collaboration to allow for the continued nationwide training and screening of patients.

Samsung is dedicated to delivering innovative technologies that help build a better future and empower users to adopt more sustainable practices. This also includes taking tangible actions to reduce our environmental impact and reshape consumer experiences through our sustainability platform,
Galaxy for the Planet
.

EYELIKE specifically helps Samsung minimise its environmental impact by supporting its goal to achieve zero waste to landfills and reduce e-waste by 2025.


Sedania Takes Aim Into The Metaverse with ESPL

Sedania’s gaming arm ESPL signs partnership to grow users into 2023.

Singapore-based Esports Players League (ESPL) recently announced a partnership with Yield Guild Games Southeast Asia (YGG SEA) as part of its vision to amass gamers in the cryptocurrency, non-fungible token (NFT) gaming and Metaverse sphere. The partnership aims to generate up to 300,000 gamers for ESPL and SEDANIA Innovator Berhad (“Sedania” or the “Group”).

Commenting on ESPL’s prospects and how it aligns with the Group’s focus on technology, SEDANIA Founder and Managing Director Datuk Azrin Mohd Noor said, “It is important for us to discover the viability of cutting-edge technologies critical to the Metaverse as we believe it enhances our vision of ESPL as a compelling platform that provides a more exciting gaming experience for players.”

“We’ve been working closely with ESPL to drive sustainable Esports development. Through our partnership with YGG SEA, we can channel our growth by building the foundations of a sustainable Metaverse with ESPL being at the helm of the community.

SEDANIA ventured into the esports space in 2019 when it founded ESPL through its investment in Esports Pte Ltd, with the Group’s stake currently standing at 36.21%.

ESPL has organised tournaments for the world’s top game publishers, including  Riot Games, Supercell, Tencent, Sky Mavis, and many others. Coming from its roots as a community-driven Esports platform, ESPL is working towards its massive goal of becoming the preferred platform for  competitive  gaming across all genres in the Metaverse.

On behalf of ESPL, Chief Executive Officer, Daryl Teo mentioned “Technology has definitely brought gaming and the Esports industry to astonishing new heights. With Web 3.0 on its way, more ESPL development and tournaments can be held in the Metaverse with rewards and prizes distributed immediately upon completion.”

He added, “Moving forward in 2022, ESPL will organise a series of groundbreaking tournaments involving a globalised Metaverse and NFT games  such  as  Axie  Infinity by Sky Mavis. We are optimistic that the success of our  current  tournaments  will be a signal from gamers to continue our pursuit of expanding  our user base.”

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The partnership will allow ESPL to focus on enabling the 3Gs (Game Publishers, Gamers, and Guilds) to build a sustainable ecosystem by launching exciting NFTs and projects surrounding cryptocurrency other than gaming tournaments.

These projects are aligned with the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals through:-

E: Utilising protocols and cryptocurrency networks that are more environmentally considerate;
S: Leveraging gaming for good, allowing students to offset student debts with P2E rewards and earnings;
G: Providing a safe, trusted platform for brands to engage gamers.

ESPL’s online tournament platform, ESPL.GG, provides a proprietary infrastructure for anyone to run tournaments for any genre of games with a ready-to-go community of 250,000+ gamers to date.


Sharp Malaysia Donates State-Of-The-Art Face Shield to Immigration Department of Malaysia

Sharp Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Sharp Malaysia) today donated more than 1,000 units of face shields worth RM200,000 to the Immigration Department of Malaysia to support its frontliners who will managing the entry of tourists at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) when the borders reopen on 1st April 2022.

The donation was received by Yang Berusaha Tuan Sadim Bin Abdul, Director of the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

Ting Yang Chung, Managing Director of Sharp Malaysia, said, “Sharp Malaysia aims to support the government in keeping our frontliners protected through the donation of our innovative Face Shield. We understand the frontliners’ noble contributions and sacrifices; hence, we would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for their hard work and contribution during the endemic. We remain focused on our efforts to continue providing reliable and safe products to keep Malaysians and travellers safe when entering or leaving Malaysia.”

Immigration officer is working at the counter with Sharp’s Face Shield

The Face Shield is 100% Japan-made and is designed to limit reflections and eliminate fog from building up on the surface. The surface of the shield has a unique resin material proven to deactivate 99.675% of the new COVID-19. Sharp’s Face Shield comes with the Moth-eye technology that offers super-low reflection, anti-fogging, high transparency, and high durability for repeated use. The Face Shield will help ensure the safety and keep it practical for sustained use.

“Through our Face Shield donation to the Immigration Department of Malaysia, we hope that our frontliners feel safe while travelers feel assured as they make their way into our country,” Ting added.

The ground staffs from the Immigration Department are communicating among each other with Face Shield at the airport

Sharp continues to incorporate innovative technologies in its products and smart solutions by leveraging its expertise and research to enhance society’s lives, which is in line with its vision to Be Original. Over the past decade, Sharp has put significant effort in developing its 8K technology to enable big data transfer and high-resolution displays to benefit several fields in Malaysia, including tourism industries.

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In 2020, Sharp partnered with Tourism Malaysia to promote the country to the world by extending its 8K ecosystem. Sharp worked with Tourism Malaysia to unveil its
‘Truly Aquos 8K, Truly Asia Malaysia’
video production to showcase Malaysia’s greatest attractions in 19,500 stores across Sharp’s global network.

The video has won international awards, including the “Special Award for Best Camerawork” at the 21st WorldMedia Festivals. The same video won under the Tourism Board category at the Asia Destination Film Awards 2020 in Bangkok.


TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Art Edition Won a 2022 MUSE Design Awards

On April 15, 2022, TECNO takes home its first Product Design Silver award for its exceptional craftsmanship of CAMON 19 Pro (Art Edition), outperforming 6,000 highly-qualified entries accepted worldwide.

Created by the International Awards Associate (IAA) in New York in 2015, the MUSE Design Awards is a leading international award competition that aims to promote excellence in various design industries by providing professionals and brands with a platform to compete on the world stage.

The MUSE Design Awards is known for its rigorous judging system and high quality criteria. The esteemed 37-member jury is made up of design industry professionals selected through a rigorous screening process across 18 countries. Combined with a blind judging method, the judges’ experience and expertise allowed for each entry to be fairly considered against the industry-setting assessment criteria.

The Muse Design Awards jury commended the TECNO CAMON 19 Pro (Art Edition) for achieving the beauty of art through technological innovation, “The Mondrian edition is a work of art. The industry’s first ‘Sunlight Drawing’ technology is perfectly combined with the Stylistic art form, allowing the phone shell color to change with the light, paying tribute to the Stylistic master Mondrian achieved through technology innovation.”

For the first time, the industry ideal of “cell phone is not only a technology product, but also a piece of art” has been fulfilled, giving technology an artistic feeling with innovative breakthroughs.

Paired with its ergonomic design to maximize the comfort of the user’s handgrip, TECNO CAMON 19 Pro (Art Edition)’s ultra-narrow screen and battery cover of unprecedented 3D quadruple-curved micro-arc surface and crater design further enhance the borderless experience for the ultimate user enjoyment. The series is expected to be released in July this year.

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TECNO Phantom X and CAMON 19 Pro Clinch Prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2022

Recently, the winners of the world-renowned iF Design Award have been announced. TECNO won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2022 in the Product and the Telecommunication categories for the outstanding product design of its Phantom X and CAMON 19 Pro. This marks TECNO’s debut award in the international design competition, reaffirming the brand’s commitment to technological innovation and continual breakthroughs.

As one of the most influential industrial design awards in the world, iF DESIGN AWARD is known as the “Oscar of product design” for its “independent, rigorous and reliable” screening standards and its impact. It serves as a benchmark for global industrial design and development trends.

Therefore, winning the iF DESIGN AWARD means being recognized by international authorities in industrial design. This year, a record number of close to 11,000 entries from 57 countries was submitted at iF DESIGN AWARD. Albeit the tough competition, Phantom X and CAMON 19 Pro outperformed other entries, winning over the 132-member jury of independent design experts worldwide, the largest jury ever assembled.

Phantom X is TECNO’s all-round flagship imaging series. It uses a 6.7-inch 70° curved-edged display screen with a patterned glass back. The exquisite craftsmanship allows PHANTOM X to present a unique texture and elegant taste in the interlaced light and shadow. In addition, the definition of the side arc angle of the mobile phone is 36.5°, offering the most ergonomically comfortable grip.

CAMON 19 Pro is a high-performance, high-value smartphone designed for young fashionistas. It will be launched in June with TECNO’s latest generation of the CAMON 19 series. This series adopts an ultra-narrow frame design and an ingenious dual-ring triple-camera layout.

The jury of the iF DESIGN AWARD remarked, “It adopts a borderless design to create a fresh borderless ultra-narrow screen experience for users. The powerful camera with a double ring and three cameras perfectly balances the camera and back panel aesthetic design to create the ultimate overall feeling. The metal double ring is perfectly integrated with the strong and professional triple camera using anodizing process, bringing a sense of professional performance with the double ring and triple camera.”

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“We are extremely honored to be awarded this prestigious international award for our Phantom X and CAMON 19 Pro. Our dream has always been to revolutionize the landscape of smartphone photography for our users around the world, closing the gap between the professional camera and smartphone photography, while constantly pushing the evolution of design language to bring users up-to-date exterior ID design. In the future, we will remain committed to driving further changes in mobile imaging and the design language evolution.” Stephan Ha, TECNO General Manager said.


The Business Value Of Data

The use of data has exploded in recent years. The business value of data has never been greater, as businesses are able to make smarter decisions based on the insights gleaned from data. Continue reading to learn more about data, its importance, and how to collect and analyze it for the success of your business.

The Importance of Data

Data is one of the most important resources a business can have. It is the lifeblood of a company, and it is essential for making informed decisions. Not only is data necessary for understanding past performance, but it is also required for predicting future outcomes.
Data analytics can help businesses understand their customers and their needs better. This understanding can be used to create targeted marketing campaigns that will resonate with customers and result in more sales. Additionally, data analytics can help businesses understand what products or services to offer and how to price them.

Data analytics can also help businesses identify areas where they can cut costs. For example, data analytics can help businesses identify areas where they can reduce waste or improve efficiency.

An
enterprise cloud data management
 system is the perfect platform for data management. It provides the flexibility and scalability businesses need to store and access data anywhere, anytime. Cloud-based data management solutions make it easy for businesses to manage their data and keep it safe and secure.

They offer a variety of features, such as data backup, disaster recovery, and real-time analytics that help businesses get the most value from their data. The cloud is also a cost-effective solution. It is more affordable than on-premises data management solutions and allows businesses to scale their storage capacity as their needs grow.

The Ways to Analyze and Use Data

There are many different ways to
analyze and use data
. The most effective way to use data will vary from company to company, and even from department to department within a company. The following are some of the most common ways to use data to drive business value.

1. To improve decision-making

The most obvious use of data is to help improve decision-making. By analyzing past data, businesses can identify trends and patterns that may not be visible when looking at the data in isolation. This information can help businesses make better decisions about where to allocate resources, what products to develop and sell, and how to respond to changes in the market.

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2. To identify opportunities and threats

Businesses can also use data to identify opportunities and threats. By analyzing data about customer behavior, businesses can identify new markets to target and new products to develop. By analyzing data about competitors, businesses can identify areas where they are weak and areas where they have a competitive advantage.

3. To improve marketing efforts

Another common use of data is to improve marketing efforts. By analyzing data about customer demographics and preferences, businesses can develop
more effective marketing campaigns
. By analyzing data about website traffic, businesses can identify which marketing campaigns are most effective and which ones need to be changed or discontinued.

4. To improve operations

Businesses can also use data to improve operations. By analyzing data about sales, businesses can identify which products are selling well and which ones are not. By analyzing data about manufacturing, businesses can identify inefficiencies in their production process. By analyzing data about employee productivity, businesses can identify areas where employees could be working more efficiently.

5. To improve customer service

Data can also be used to improve customer service. By analyzing data about customer complaints, businesses can identify areas where they need to make changes in order to improve customer satisfaction. By analyzing data about customer spending patterns, businesses can identify which customers are most likely to be profitable and which ones are not.

6. To comply with regulations

Finally, businesses can use data to comply with regulations. By analyzing data about customer data, businesses can ensure that they are not violating any privacy regulations. By analyzing data about employee data, businesses can ensure that they are not violating any labor regulations. And by analyzing data about financial data, businesses can ensure that they are not violating any financial regulations.

The Ways to Collect and Process Data

The business value of data is determined by the ways data is collected and processed. The most common ways to collect data are through surveys, focus groups, interviews, and observations. The most common ways to process data are through data entry, data cleaning, data analysis, and data interpretation.

Overall, data analytics provides a host of benefits that can help businesses achieve their goals and improve their bottom line.


The Much-Anticipated OPPO A96 Officially Goes on Sale on 23rd April 2022

Visit OPPO A96 First Sale roadshows to walk away with exciting gifts
First Sale rewards starting from RM498 to RM733 at various channels
Drop by Double Your Raya Joy Mobile Truck Roving along with freebies

OPPO Malaysia is riding high on exhilaration from the launch announcement of its latest A series – OPPO A96 with large storage and memory (ROM 256GB and RAM 8GB + 5GB) earlier this week with pre-order rewards. The excitement doesn’t stop there, the OPPO A96 will officially go on sale in the market on 23
rd
 April 2022 with a few extraordinary offers that should not be missed.

1. Grab Worth up to RM498 of Rewards and More Gifts at OPPO A96 Roadshow

Consumers can take delight in experiencing OPPO A96 at the various venues and enjoy exclusive roadshow offers
.
OPPO is giving away a complimentary gift box (power bank and umbrella) worth RM99, along with rewards worth up to RM399 exclusively for My OPPO Members.

What’s more – the early bird customers who purchase the OPPO A96 at the selected locations will be rewarded with an Enco Air2 worth RM249 as a complimentary gift. With only limited stocks available at selected locations, so hurry up and grab this offer to unlock a whole new way to live with OPPO A96 and Enco Air2, all on the go.

The roadshows are available at all the locations below:

Location
Date
Plaza Lowyat, Kuala Lumpur
18
th
 – 24
th
 April 2022
Sutera Mall, Johor Bahru
18
th
 – 24
th
 April 2022
Boulevard Shopping Mall, Kuching, Sarawak
22
nd
 – 24
th
 April 2022
Wisma Saberkas,Kuching, Sarawak
22
nd
 – 24
th
 April 2022
Setia City Mall, Shah Alam, Selangor
8
th
 April – 15
th
 May 2022
Aeon Mall Bukit Tinggi, Klang
2
nd
 – 8
th
 May 2022

Additionally, it also comes with several exciting interactive games such as a lucky draw and photo-taking zone for OPPO fans to score more rewards

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2. First Sale Rewards starting from RM498 to RM742

From
23
rd
 April to 15
th
 May 2022,
 customers will be entitled to receive rewards starting from RM498 and up to RM742 upon their purchase of OPPO A96 via different channels. Check out more details below:

Platform
First Sale Rewards
OPPO Brand Store
Rewards worth up to RM343

1. A complimentary gift box (power bank and umbrella) worth RM99
2. Get the PWP deal of either OPPO Watch Free, OPPO Band or Enco Air2 at a 50% discount (save up to RM224)
3. Touch ‘n Go Card or KFC voucher worth RM20 4. Limited edition Raya packet
Receive Enco Air2 as Complimentary Gift

1. The first 20 customers who purchase OPPO A96 at the selected OPPO Brand Store will receive an Enco Air2 as a complimentary gift
E-commerce Channels
Rewards worth up to RM319

1.  Get the PWP deal of either OPPO Watch Free, OPPO Band or Enco Air2 at a 50% discount (save up to RM224)
2. A complimentary gift box (power bank and umbrella) worth RM99
3. Receive Touch‘n Go reload pin worth RM5 with T&C apply
OPPO Authorised Dealers，
Telco and Chain Store Partners
Rewards worth up to RM99

1. A complimentary gift box (power bank and umbrella) worth RM99

As part of the First Sale rewards, My OPPO Members are entitled to receive additional rewards worth up to RM399 from KFC, Tealive, Sharp, Logitech and many more.

3. Double Your Raya Joy Mobile Truck Roving

In conjunction with Raya festive and to spice things up even more, OPPO is embarking on a tour with the theme “Double Your Raya Joy Mobile Truck Roving”, showcasing OPPO A96 and other innovative models through the experiential zone. Other than that, the public is invited to join the mini carnival with exciting rewards like lucky draw, photo-taking, Giant Congkak, Ketupak décor making and many others.

It’s scheduled to journey to three locations in Peninsular Malaysia, starting from 30
th
 April to 8
th
 May 2022.

Location
Date
AEON Mall Bukit Tinggi, Klang
30
th
 April – 1
st
 May 2022
AEON Bandaraya, Melaka
3
rd
 – 4
th
 May 2022
AEON Tebrau, Johor
7
th
 – 8
th
 May 2022

If you’re eyeing the OPPO A96, you won’t want to miss out on these amazing offers.

To know about the first sale and roadshow’s terms and conditions, please visit
www.oppo.com/my/store/contents/event/OPPOA96FirstSaleEvents/tnc/
.

The OPPO A95 is offered in two amazing colours: Starry Pink and Starry Black with the recommended retail price of RM1,299. For more information about OPPO A96, please visit
https://www.oppo.com/my/smartphones/series-a/a96/
.


Three in a Row: AOC is Top Gaming Monitor Brand Again

IDC ranks AOC no. 1 in the gaming monitor market

AOC has once again taken first place in market share for gaming monitors (100Hz and above) worldwide, according to the IDC Quarterly Gaming Tracker Q4 2021. It first captured the top slot in 2019 and has continued to lead the sector for the past three years.

As one of the world’s leading monitor and IT accessories brands, AOC has made great strides in gaming during this period, launching its sub-brand AGON by AOC to better consolidate its existing gaming line-up, extending the portfolio for casual gamers, competitive gamers, and ambitions esports players.

“We had to overcome many obstacles before we achieved our best sales performance worldwide last year and we want to give a huge thank you to all our customers. AOC will continue to develop cutting-edge gaming monitors and accessories for both mainstream and professional gamers,”
 says Kevin Wu, General Manager of MMD Singapore.

AOC offers a large and ever expanding gaming monitor portfolio with numerous panel choices (IPS, VA, OLED), monitor sizes ranging from 24″ to 49″, various aspect ratios (16:9, 21:9, 32:9), resolution from Full HD up to Ultra HD and beyond (5120 x 1440), with refresh rates up to 360Hz and 0.1ms response time, AGON by AOC offers a gaming monitor for users of any budget and to meet any requirement.

AOC is not a newcomer in this sector and has been dedicated to the innovation and manufacturing of gaming monitors since 2014. Through understanding gamers’ passion and desire, AOC has collaborated with Porsche Design and RIOT Games on exclusive premium gaming monitors.

AOC has also partnered up with successful e-sport organization G2 Esports, sponsoring various gaming events around the world, including Red Bull and ESL tournaments. In addition, AOC also hosted the highly competitive 3rd AOC Masters tournament online in APMEA and will continue to extend the power of AGON by AOC into gaming communities.

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“As we move further into 2022, AOC will work tirelessly to maintain its position at the forefront of the gaming sector,”
 said Kevin Wu, General Manager of MMD Singapore.

“We are working on several exciting initiatives already, including a new collaboration monitor, introducing more advanced gaming features, as well as the upcoming AOC Masters 2022 tournament campaign. It will be an amazing gaming carnival for both gamers and fans. AOC will persist in developing its gaming monitors market strategy and we aim to continue to thrive by promoting whole gaming setups, with both monitors and IT accessories to create a dynamic eSport ecosystem.”

– End –


Top 10 Not-to-be-missed HUAWEI Gadgets On Sale This 21 April

Lazada Brand Day on HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada offers 1-day only special deals up to 47%* OFF and tons of free gifts to bring home

Only three more sleeps to enjoy the Lazada Brand Day on
HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada
. Get ready to click and shop for HUAWEI’s Top 10 not-to-be-missed gadgets including tablets, smartphones, wearables and more this 21 April.
On this one-day only sale, be sure save the date and set the alarm to enjoy discounts up to 47%*.  Choose from an array of HUAWEI products such as the HUAWEI MatePad T10, HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 LTE, HUAWEI MatePad11, HUAWEI MateBook 14 R15, or even the HUAWEI MateBook D14 i3. Of course, that’s not all what HUAWEI is offering on this amazing promotion as you can also choose from audio and wearables including HUAWEI WATCH FIT, HUAWEI WATCH GT 3, HUAWEI Band 6, HUAWEI WATCH GT 2, and HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i.

The deal does not stop there! Of course, HUAWEI wants to offer the best promotion for consumers out there. Thus, enjoy free gifts like Smart Magnetic Keyboard, HUAWEI M-Pencil, backpack, mouse and more are up for grabs too when you shop during the Lazada Brand Day.

Wearables

For those looking to get a fitness band or smartwatch, HUAWEI offers 4 light-weight wearable options this Brand Day to elevate your lifestyle. The
HUAWEI Band 6
, the
HUAWEI WATCH FIT
, and the
HUAWEI WATCH GT 2
 and
HUAWEI WACTCH

GT 3
 comes highly recommended.

Via HUAWEI Lazada Flagship Store this round, get the HUAWEI Band 6 for just RM149* – a truly value-for-money buy. This light-weight fitness tracker and exercise companion, functions as a virtual training assistant and is ergonomically designed.

The HUAWEI WATCH FIT on the other hand offers users a larger screen, serving 11 professional sports modes, including a badminton mode. This is now available for just RM299* on 21 April. Both fitness trackers include an integrated SpO2 sensor that measures your blood oxygen saturation level, calories burned and heart rate with high accuracy.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT2 and HUAWEI WATCH GT3 are for users looking for more sophistication and function on your wrists. These smartwatches feature over 100 workout modes – including cycling, running, hiking, swimming and more.
The HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Black (46mm) is designed to provide high efficiency and durability. It offers a long battery life to keep up with your busy lifestyle with its intelligent power saving technology, lasting for up to 2 weeks on a single charge. With an affordable price of just RM449*, it supports basic everyday use, including accurate positioning, real-time incoming call notifications, e-mails, calendar events, and Bluetooth calling with more monitoring capabilities.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 (42mm leather) supports wireless charging using your HUAWEI phone so you don’t have to worry about going out of battery while on the go. On a full charge, battery life lasts up to 7 days, so you are all set for the whole week at the office, gym and going about your daily activities. This smartwatch serves an impressive sleek design with a 3D curved glass and high-gloss finish. Users can choose between a white, black or brown leather strap. It is priced at only RM899* on Brand Day.

Earbuds

The
HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i
 is ergonomically designed to fit snugly and comfortably for the active user. For long hours of usage, these ultra-light earbuds significantly reduce pressure, providing you with comfort around the clock and delivering crystal-clear music to your ears.

With its Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), the RM199* HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i, suppresses background noise completely, so that you can hear clearly without distractions – ideal when you are taking a call while driving, listening to music on the treadmill or watching a movie next to a sleeping baby. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 offers long battery life and is fitted with Swipe Control where you can listen to your music and accept calls via simple, intuitive gesture controls on the earbud all-day long.

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Tablets

With the HUAWEI tablets on sale during Brand Day, the sim-card compatible
HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 LTE (4+64GB)
 is priced at only RM999*. Just add on a mere RM100 to take home a free Smart Magnetic Keyboard* (Worth RM399). This tablet comes with an impressive 10.4-inch FullView Display, slim bezels of 7.9 mm, and a quad-speaker and quad-channel sound system from Harmon Kardon. You will be happy with its amazing visual and audio quality – ideal for work, studies, art and entertainment.

The
HUAWEI MatePad 11
 is also great choice for both work and play. When you check-out this device for RM1998* on 21 April via
HUAWEI Lazada Flagship Store
, you will receive a free HUAWEI M-Pen, Mouse, and Smart Magnetic Keyboard. With its 120 Hz refresh rate, you can work on documents, check e-mail, reply to messages, add annotations, and build diagrams with great ease, speed, and precision.

If you are looking for something to suit your budget, you will love the
HUAWEI MatePad T 10 (4+64GB) WiFi
with a price tag of only RM599*. The 9.7-inch HD display, certified Eye Comfort by TÜV Rheinland, and HUAWEI Histen 6.1 technology deliver a wonderful screen browsing experience with crystal-clear sound no matter where you are.

Laptops

Add to your Lazada shopping cart the sleek
 HUAWEI MateBook D14 2021 (8+256GB)
 for only RM2,099 and receive free gifts worth up to RM667**. It only weighs 1.38 kg with a thickness of 15.9 mm. Its long battery life that comes with the 66W USB-C charger, gives your laptop a 46 percent charge within 30 minutes, providing you with enough power to last through meetings or classes.

The HUAWEI MateBook D14 (8+256GB) also comes with a fingerprint reader integrated into the power button for privacy and security. Featuring an Intel® CoreTM i3-10110U processor and a 14-inch FullView display with an 80 percent screen-to-body ratio and a hinge opening angle of nearly 180°, this laptop not only looks premium but also delivers a premium viewing experience.

Serving a 2K FullView Display, the
HUAWEI MateBook 14 2020 Q3 AMD R5 4000X (8+512GB)

maximizes the viewing area so you enjoy a broader, cleaner, and more intense visual experience, especially for work presentations or even for entertainment. With the brightness at 300 nits and the contrast ratio of 1,500:1, you get impressive, vibrant and lifelike visuals on your laptop screen.

With the HUAWEI Share tag incorporated into the touchpad, you can simply tap your HUAWEI smartphone on the touchpad to combine them into “ONE” super device. HUAWEI MateBook 14 will display your phone’s screen automatically, allowing both devices to work together seamlessly. You can own it at only RM2799* with free gift worth up to RM398 at this brand day!

Don’t wait until it’s too late! Dive into
HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada
 today and start adding these Top 10 HUAWEI Gadgets onto your shopping carts. Remember to check-out by 21 April to enjoy the Lazada Brand Day deals to reward you with discounts up to 47%* and free gifts!

For the latest info on HUAWEI’s products, follow HUAWEI on
HUAWEI Facebook
.


Top 8 Tips to Improve Your Manufacturing Process

If you have a manufacturing business, you can immensely benefit from developing your process and achieving operational excellence. The level of efficiency that can be obtained from such improvements can not only help you reduce costs but also enhance productivity and improve product quality.

Eventually, increased sales and profits will follow suit with a highly-polished company image. While the recommended manufacturing practices will pay off with the desired results – as a manufacturing business owner, you should know that it will take a fair amount of time along with cooperation and collaboration to get there!

Here is the list of eight tips to improve your manufacturing process:

1.      Keep the Workplace Organized

Did you know that wasting your workspace is just as expensive as wasting material? If you want to establish a productive workspace, you must understand that organization is vital. All tools and materials should have a designated home and be easily accessible for every worker.

The manufacturing floor should be free of debris so that no worker stumbles over material scraps. Loads of money are lost when people spend their time searching for the tools and materials they need and moving tools out of their way.

2.      Keep Your Workforce Engaged

Naturally, there are always spots in the manufacturing process that can be improved, and your workers have many answers to the issues with the manufacturing processes. It makes perfect sense that those who carry out the manufacturing tasks – your workforce, are in the perfect position to tell you how to improve efficiency.

Your team, such as the executives who are at the top of the chain, are probably busy working on the bigger picture, but there are plenty of smaller opportunities to improve things in the manufacturing process by approaching your workers to solicit their input.

By engaging your team like this, you won’t only help your
manufacturing business
 run more smoothly, but it also contains the added benefit of giving a voice to those who are seriously involved in the manufacturing process by allowing their suggested solutions to flow upward.

3.      Provide Your Employees the Right Training

There are all kinds of training to choose from. Hands-on training is undoubtedly useful, but there are times when learning the latest machinery, such as the
robotic palletizer
, and learning the latest manufacturing software is crucial and should never be ignored.

Also, when formal classroom training is necessary – one of the best things you can do for your workers is to cross-train your people whenever possible. The more workers you can rely on for different tasks – the fewer periods of downtime you will experience.

The primary reason for this is that cross-trained workers can substitute for missing co-workers and help out when the workflow hits a log jam.

4.      Communicate Clearly

The more you keep your team engaged by opening a communication channel, you will immensely benefit from its effectiveness as compared to the traditional method of
taking feedback
 – usually starting from the top and trickling down to the general workforce.

If your workers don’t know what you are expecting of them, you cannot blame them if they are not meeting your expectations. Without clearly-defined goals and priorities, there is a great chance that your employees spend substantial time on their workdays pursuing the wrong goals.

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5.      Trust Your Employees with Changes

Another tip to boost your manufacturing process is to encourage your employees to make some of the smaller changes to the process without consulting the engineering department. For each slight adjustment, the improvements to each process will come faster, and you will be fostering a strong sense of trust between the managers and the workforce.

An increase in trust doesn’t only improves morale but also boosts productivity and the ability to work more effectively as a team.

(food-safety.com)

6.      Incorporate a Preventive Maintenance Program

To boost the manufacturing process, you can think about becoming proactive with a comprehensive maintenance program. For this objective, you can set up a schedule for each piece of equipment and replace worn parts of the machinery even before they fail,

You can ensure less downtime by initiating a preventive maintenance program and preventing more extensive and costly breakdowns. You might want to talk to your equipment manufacturers or sellers to establish the optimum schedule for each machine.

7.      Choose Your Suppliers Wisely

On a side note – while you are busy improving your manufacturing process, don’t forget to look at your suppliers. Only choose suppliers who are providing you with the best materials and tools for your business’s manufacturing operation.

Another important thing to consider while choosing the best supplier includes whether your supplier actually takes the time to provide you with the best tooling options required for a specific project. For instance, you might want to ensure that your steel supplier works with you to find the right grade at potentially the best price.

Once you find suppliers who are consistent in helping you to cover your basis, don’t hold back and give them more of your business. Also, while you search for new suppliers, take note of the general attitude of the inside sales personnel.

Remember – those who indicate a willingness to put you first are more likely to be quicker to respond if you face a problem and need their help.

8.      Curb the Material Wastes

Understandably, controlling waste is not limited to materials – they can be one of the most expensive kinds of waste. It is crucial to understand that certain types of manufacturing are labor-extensive, which is why they require more intensive controlling labor hours.

Nonetheless, many manufacturing operations require significant amounts of material, and using it efficiently can translate into thousands of dollars of savings annually. Some amount of the wasted material can be traced back to the design of the part designed for manufacturing.

You might have heard about DFM before – in its essence, DFM is an engineering practice in which products are manufactured to make their production easier and enable efficient use of recycled material or the reuse of scraps of metal and sharpening tools.


Tulus Menyediakan Platform Pembayaran Zakat bagi 11 Negeri Sempena Ramadan 1443H

Nak Zakat, Wakaf, Infaq dan Sedekah Online? #TulusJerLah!

This is a special Ramadhan news article written in Bahasa Melayu

in conjunction of the Ramadhan month.

Tulus Digital, perintis kepada platform Kewangan Sosial Islamdigital menyediakan pada bulan Ramadan ini perkhidmatan atas talian bagi pelbagai urusan amal jariah merangkumi zakat, wakaf, infaq dan sedekah. Segala urusan pembayaran zakat boleh disempurnakan pembayarannya melalui kaedah secara digital dengan begitu mudah dan selamat, hanya di hujung jari.

Fasa peralihan endemik untuk negara membolehkan rakyat kembali kepada permulaan kehidupan normal selepas bergelut dengan pandemik COVID-19 sejak dua tahun lalu. Namun begitu ketersediaan perkhidmatan aplikasi Tulus sejak dua tahun yang lepas membolehkan kemudahan pembayaran secara digital kepada pengguna tanpa mengira masa dan lokasi mereka dengan menggabungkan semua organisasi Islamik yang merangkumi perkhidmatan pembayaran zakat, wakaf, infaq dan sedekah.

Aplikasi ini membuka ruang dan kemudahan kepada masyarakat Islam untuk melaksanakan pelbagai urusan pembayaran berkaitan amal jariah dengan lebih mudah dan telus. Tulus menyediakan fasiliti pembayaran beretika melalui aplikasi mudah telefon pintar Tulus bagi memperkasa pembangunan ekonomi dan kesejahteraan ummah merangkumi gaya hidup digital kepada rakyat Malaysia.

Menurut Pengerusi Eksekutif Tulus Digital, Tan Sri Dr. Mohd Daud Bakar, “selaras dengan visi pendigitalan sektor kewangan khususnya kewangan sosial Islam, Tulus menyediakan inovasi teknologi yang dipandu Maqasid Al-shariah dengan ketersediaan sebuah platform pembayaran beretika yang telus serta mematuhi asas syariah untuk memberi peluang kepada masyarakat Islam untuk melaksanakan pembayaran pelbagai urusan berkaitan amal jariah dengan mudah dan selamat.”

“Bagi Ramadan pada kali ini, aplikasi Tulus turut menyediakan saluran pembayaran zakat bagi 11 negeri di Malaysia yang merangkumi Wilayah Persekutuan dan WP Labuan, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, Sarawak, Johor, Pulau Pinang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Perak serta Perlis dan menyasarkan 950,000 pembayar zakat pada Ramadan tahun ini” katanya.

Aplikasi mudah alih Tulus boleh dimuat turun daripada Google Play Store dan Apple iOS Store. Selain itu, bayaran zakat ke setiap negeri juga boleh dibuat secara dalam talian di laman sesawang
https://tulus.app

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Bertemakan “Nak Zakat, Wakaf, Infaq dan Sedekah Online? #TulusJerLah!”, Tulus Digital mengajak seluruh rakyat Malaysia khususnya umat Islam bersama-sama menggunakan aplikasi ini sebagai salah satu cara untuk membuat sumbangan dan pembayaran zakat secara digital serta amal kebajikan di alam maya.

Muat Turun Aplikasi Tulus