realme Creates a New Peak With its Latest 5G Flagship, realme X7 Pro

realme X7 Pro will be available soon in Malaysia

realme Malaysia today unveils its latest 5G flagship with all-around comprehensive features to the X series family, realme X7 Pro. The new realme X7 Pro comes with an advanced flagship performance through MediaTek
Dimensity 1000+ 5G processor
 and 6.55”
120Hz Super AMOLED display
. The device also showcases new trendy design and a 184g slim light body, making it a chic gadget specifically for young people.

“The much-anticipated realme 5G flagship smartphone has finally been introduced to Malaysians today. We are aware that the youths nowadays demand for smartphones with eye-catching outlook, hence realme X7 Pro not only offers the fastest 5G capability and performance but also a brand new visual and tactile experience. The X series has always represented realme’s latest understanding and expression of trendsetting design that deserves to be chosen by young consumers,”
said

Tiffany Teh, Brand Manager of realme Malaysia.

120Hz Super AMOLED Fullscreen

On the front of realme X7 Pro, it has a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED Fullscreen display with
120Hz

Refresh Rate
 and 240Hz touch sampling rate. As the shortest reaction time for touch is only 4ms, you are able to have a smoother visual experience and quicker touch response when playing games. The automatic sampling rate adaptation function equipped in realme X7 Pro has also greatly balances power consumption and performance.

The new E3 luminescent material used in realme X7 Pro makes its peak brightness reach 1200nits, which is 30% brighter than E2 material. It also supports a dedicated 4096-level brightness adjustment where the brightness change is smoother and functions automatically under different environments to provide a flagship level of visual enjoyment. The new COP packing process is adopted to reduce 10% of the OLED screen’s bottom frame as compared to the hard OLED screen.

Powerful Dimensity 1000+ Flagship 5G Processor

The realme X7 Pro also comes with full of surprises in terms of performance as it is powered by the MediaTek’s
flagship octa-core processor
, Dimensity 1000+. The processor includes four of the latest Arm-Cortex A77 CPUs that clocked up to an ultra-fast speed of 2.6GHz. For incredible in-game, app and online experiences, Dimensity 1000+ is also equipped with a 9-core Arm-Mali G77 GPU. With this capacity, realme X7 Pro garnered an overall score of over 540,000 from AnTuTu which makes it one of the top-performing Android phones in 2020.

Dimensity 1000 is also perfectly compatible with the SA/NSA 5G network. With a 360-degree surround antenna that supports 5G+5G Dual-SIM Dual Standby and 5G plus Wi-Fi multiple network acceleration, users of realme X7 Pro can enjoy smoother 5G network connectivity at any angle. The Smart
5G technology
 can intelligently detect and analyze the surrounding signal environment and switch from 4G to 5G. Besides, the latest Wi-Fi 6 Support allows power consumption and coverage capability of the device to be optimized to support multi-user at a similar high speed.

Super Light and Thin with Two Colours Design

There are two colour options for realme X7 Pro, Iridescent and Skyline White.  In terms of design, the Iridescent realme X7 Pro follows the popular logo design in recent realme smartphones, which incorporates the brand attitude of “DARE TO LEAP” and conveys the spirit of resonance between realme and young people who are fearless, adventurous, and daring to breakthrough.

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In terms of craftsmanship, the Iridescent realme X7 Pro has adopted the most complicated 2+2+1 design scheme in the industry, Double-Grain, Double-Plated and Anti-Glare Glass. It creates vivid colors that burst into infinite vitality, presenting the delicate softness that clashes with the dazzling glossy surface. The Skyline White uses a high-end custom-made convex lens texture that instantly transforms simple colors into rich lighting effects. The complex design presents the wonderful feel of thin and light in realme X7 Pro at 8.5mm thickness and body weighing as little as 184g.

65W SuperDart Charge and 4,500mAh Massive Battery

realme X7 Pro is equipped with a 65W SuperDart Charge that allows the high-capacity 4500mAh batteries to be fully charged in just 35 minutes. The device features a large dual-cell battery, direct charging solution, Intelligent Five-core Protection as well as new Super Power Saving Mode that allows the device to support nearly 90 minutes of texting, even with only 5% power. Due to several system-level endurance-optimized technologies, the battery life can efficiently meet your usage in the 5G era while ensuring your safety.

64MP Sony IMX 686 Quad Camera

realme X7 Pro strives to be the best photography tool for users by bringing in the upgraded 64MP wide-angle quad-camera that uses Sony’s flagship IMX686 sensor. The quad-camera consists of a 64MP primary camera, 8MP 119° ultra-wide angle lens, 2MP B&W portrait lens and 2MP macro lens. The device also adopts the new 64MP multi-frame synthesis algorithm where you can shoot up to several 64MP pictures at once with an improved clarity and better noise control.

Another new feature will be the Pro 64MP mode that supports multiple custom camera parameters such as shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and long exposure up to 32s, enabling the amazing night scenes in detail. The camera features such as Super Nightscape 4.0, Handheld Nightscape Mode, Tripod Mode, Ultra Nightscape Mode and Pro Nightscape Mode are capable of meeting users’ complex requirements for night shooting.

In addition to all the functions earlier, the eSport-grade vapor cooling system is also applied in realme X7 Pro. Its five-level heat dissipation system features a 100% coverage of heat sources and significantly reduces the device temperature, even while performing flash charge during gaming. Users can also spot the 6th generation of ultra-thin in-display fingerprint sensor which is 80% thinner than the 3rd generation fingerprint sensor. In terms of audio, the smartphone comes with Dolby Atmos Dual Speakers.

Product Availability

Version
Colours
Sales Information
realme X7 Pro

8GB+256GB

RM1999
  Iridescent and Skyline White
First Online Sale on realme’s official store at Shopee
 2 Feb 2021, 12AMGet RM50 discounts during first online saleLink:
http://bit.ly/rX7propr

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realme Watch S Pro With Premium Stainless Steel Case Will Be Priced at RM599

The smartwatch features 1.39″ AMOLED Screen with Gorilla Glass & High-Precision Dual-Satellite GPS

realme Malaysia starts the first chapter of 2021 by taking the leap with its latest realme Watch S Pro. It is the stylish new pro wearables of realme’s AIoT ecosystem to deliver a greater technology experience for youths around the world. Malaysians can now enjoy the trendsetting design, health assistance, smart features as well as longer battery life with the latest functions equipped in realme Watch S Pro.

“Thanks to the overwhelming responses from realme fans, we were known as the Best-Selling Wearable Brand on Shopee for six months consecutively. The recognition and love from our fans have highly motivated us to create more AIoT devices. To kick start the new year, we are extremely excited to introduce our stylish and pro innovation, the realme Watch S Pro. This time, we are bringing in the stylish new pro wearable that is suitable for youth,”
said

Tiffany Teh, Brand Manager of realme Malaysia.

realme Watch S Pro features a
1.39″ AMOLED Screen with Gorilla Glass
 that allows users to scroll seamlessly on the round display. The screen is equipped with high resolution of 454*454 pixels and PPI up to 326 that shows vivid and lifelike visuals. The advanced Always-On Display (AOD
)
 function enables users to get time information instantly at anytime and anywhere. You can also freely select either one from more than 100 Stylish Watch Faces and use them for 3 months without repeating.

In terms of the outlook, realme Watch S Pro comes with a trendsetting design while adopting the
Premium Stainless Steel case
 which is widely used and endurable. The watch strap is made of high-end liquid silicone with durable, light and skin-friendly materials that is suitable for daily and sports routine. Besides, users may opt for a Vegan Leather strap to flaunt your fashion sense.  Furthermore, the smartwatch also has a
High-Precision Dual-Satellite GPS
that provides users an independent path track recording function for outdoor sports such as running, hiking, cycling and walking.

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realme Watch S Pro can be everyone’s personal health assistant with the blood oxygen detection feature as well as the upgraded PPG sensor that supports 24-hour uninterrupted heart rate monitoring. The device is capable of detecting oxygen blood levels and present high accuracy results at your convenience without using medical equipment. Moreover, users will be alerted with a heart rate alarm if the heart rate is lower or higher than the average level. realme Watch S Pro could act as a reminder for users to be mindful of their physical health.

Apart from that, realme Watch S Pro also plays the role as your Sport Coach as it supports up to 15 types of sport modes such as Indoor & Outdoor Running, Indoor & Outdoor Walking, Hiking, Swimming, Basketball, Yoga and more. The Swimming Mode is newly added for users to record and share swimming sports data in real time, including SWOLF, total calories, swim distance and more. Users do not need to worry about the performance of realme Watch S Pro as a superb swim recorder under the water even up to 50 meters deep due to its
5ATM
 water resistance feature.

There are several interesting smart features available in realme Watch S Pro too. Users will find it convenient as you can automatically unlock realme smartphones while approaching it with the smartwatch. It can also be seamlessly paired with realme smartphones and able to receive notifications from almost all third-party apps. By connecting realme Watch S Pro to realme Link Smart App, you can sync and view your complete health data with your smartphone.

The 420mAh large battery is embedded within the body of realme Watch S Pro, enabling the device to last up to 14 days. It can be fully charged effectively in just 2 hours through the magnetic charging case.

Product Availability

Products
Colour
Sales Details

realme Watch S Pro
 RM599
    Black silicone watch straps
(Other colours of silicone and Vegan leather watch straps are available to be purchased separately)

First Offline Sale on realme’s Brand Store and all Authorised Dealers 30 – 31 Jan 2021   First Online Sale on realme’s Shopee official store 4 Feb 2021, 12amLink:
http://bit.ly/watchSpropr
   First Online Sale on realme’s Lazada official store 4 Feb 2021, 12amLink:
http://bit.ly/watchspropr
realme Watch S/S Pro
Silicone Straps
RM 49
Blue, Orange and Green
Available at realme’s Brand Store and all Authorised Dealers starting 30 Jan 2021
realme Watch S/S Pro
Vegan Leather Straps
RM99
 Brown, Blue and Green
Coming Soon

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realme Will Be One of The First Smartphone Brands to Release 5G Flagship Powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200

At the launch of MediaTek’s new Dimensity 1200 flagship 5G smartphone chip, realme would be one of the first to release smartphone with Dimensity 1200. It is the initiative to build dual flagships smartphone portfolios in 2021. Relying on the comprehensive improvement of Dimensity 1200 in 5G, the realme flagship smartphone will bring users a superior 5G all-round experience in terms of AI, photography, video and games.

The founder, CEO and President of realme, Sky Li said, “realme has maintained close cooperation with MediaTek from the beginning. As the popularizer of 5G, realme is committed to bring 5G smartphones with trendsetting design and leap-forward performance to users worldwide. At the same time, we have excellent market results and reputation. In 2021, realme will be one of the first to launch a smartphone equipped with the latest generation of the New Dimensity flagship 5G smartphone chip and to continue to work closely with MediaTek to promote the development of 5G large-scale popularity around the world.”

This time, MediaTek launched the Dimensity 1200 flagship 5G mobile chip with the 6nm advanced production process, which is more powerful in performance and lower in power consumption. It maintains leadership in 5G and creates a seamless 5G experience in all scenarios at all times. Meanwhile, Dimensity 1200 achieves a breakthrough in the field of AI multimedia, especially in imaging and gaming that creates more possibilities for realme’s new flagship.

Previously, realme launched many models equipped with the Dimensity series chip and had a wealth of experience in chip optimization and adaptation. realme X7 Pro also comes with the powerful flagship Dimensity 1000+ chip which brings excellent performance. Moreover, the trendy design, high-quality screen and 65W flash charging enables realme X7 Pro to become an all-around flagship enthusiastically pursued by young users.

realme has been working closely with MediaTek to launch several 5G models. realme is also the first brand to launch 5G smartphones equipped with Dimensity 800U. Last November, realme released realme 7 5G with Dimensity 800U in many markets and greatly contributed to the popularization of 5G smartphones.

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At present, realme’s smartphone products have covered 61 markets worldwide, becoming the fastest smartphone brand to reach 50 million sales worldwide and allowing young people in many markets to experience the advanced 5G products.

In order to present users a richer and more diversified experience in the future, realme Vice President and President of Global Marketing, Chase Xu mentioned that realme would build the dual-platform and dual-flagship high-end products strategy in 2021. Next, realme’s flagships will be launched in the following months, and realme will continue to explore the boundaries of the superior experience to create more surprises for users.

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Runic Power Theme Gameplay Adorn Massive PUBG Mobile Version 1.2 Update

New gameplay, weapon, Metro Royale content and more begin to drop into PUBG MOBILE

Malaysian players and communities can now experience a new gameplay as part of the latest Version 1.2 content update. In this version, a mystical power has descended on the hit mobile game PUBG MOBILE. The popular Erangel map has received ancient runes from another world which bestow players with three special powers. Players can also tout the new FAMAS variable-fire assault rifle, boasting 5.56mm ammo with reduced recoil. Furthermore, there will be much more excitement brought by the content update which is available now for free via the App Store and Google Play.

In the new Runic Power Theme Gameplay, players can queue for a unique version of Erangel, where they will have the choice between one of three rune energies. After selecting their rune, each player will be granted a summon and a boost skill, which both can be consumed to provide strategic advantages on the battlefield. All rune skills can be reobtained by looting Erangel’s vast terrain. Similarly, runes can be experienced in PUBG MOBILE’s Cheer Park, where players can complete daily rune missions to earn fresh rewards.

Runic Power has 3 rune and each will grant players an element power with two different skills. First,
Flame Rune
 where players can summon a wheel of flame that rolls slowly forwards, dealing burn damage to afflicted players. An additional boost skill adds a burning enhancement to ammo for a brief period.
Arctic Rune
, giving boost skill that adds a freezing enhancement to ammo, reducing healing effectiveness, players that receive Arctic Rune power can also summon a 3×3 grid of ice wall for mid-battle protection. Lastly,
Wind Rune
, granted with wind power, players can summon a semi-transparent shield of wind that reduces bullet damage from weapons shot outside of it. Besides, the boost skill increases movement speed and reduces reload time for a short time

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In addition to the new features in Classic Mode, PUBG MOBILE’s ongoing collaboration with popular first-person shooter Metro Exodus intensifies with a fresh chapter. In the new Metro Royale: Honor chapter, players can obtain Honor by defeating enemies and collecting in-game items, which both increase Honor levels. Honor can be accumulated to unlock special voice packs, outfits and other permanent rewards.

“We are happy to announce our new version 1.2 patch that features a new thrill and more excitement. The update brought Runic Power Mode with a Cheer Park Runic Power Themed Event, Honor building in Metro Royale into the new weapon, FAMAS rifle. In giving the best gaming experience for all communities and players, upcoming content also has been scheduled, including Royale Pass Season 17 and the new EvoGround additions,” said
Jenny Zhuang, PUBG MOBILE Marketing Manager.

The highly anticipated Royale Pass Season 17 is also set to arrive in PUBG MOBILE, boasting a RUNIC POWER theme. Besides, a new game variant of PUBG MOBILE’s popular EvoGround Mode is also set to touch down in February, delivering high-tech Power Armor and Matrix Events on the condensed Livik map.


Samsung Appointed Mr. Sangho Jo As New President & CEO for Southeast Asia & Oceania

A Samsung veteran with over three decades of experience, Mr. Sangho Jo most recently led Samsung Electronics Europe and returned to the Southeast Asia & Oceania region
.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the appointment of Mr. Sangho Jo as President and CEO of Southeast Asia & Oceania.
A proven Samsung leader with over three decades of experience across business groups and geographies, Mr. Jo will steer the strategic growth directions of Samsung Electronics in Southeast Asia & Oceania.

Markets in Southeast Asia & Oceania are integral to Samsung Electronics’ long-term growth plans, with the region poised to sustain its rapid economic growth into the next decade, built on the digital ambitions of its cities, industries and communities. Mr. Jo will guide the business towards cementing its industry leadership and seizing long-term growth opportunities in this region by forging partnerships, creating operational excellence, and ultimately, building brand trust amongst consumers and enterprises.

He was most recently appointed President and CEO for Samsung Electronics in Europe, where he led the business to achieve sustainable commercial growth and brand favorability in 2020. In the past decade, Mr. Jo has served as President in the following markets: Samsung Electronics Germany (2019), United Kingdom (2015 – 2017), Sweden (2012 – 2014), Austria (2011), Baltic countries (2009 – 2010), and also served as Head of Visual Display business for Samsung Europe based in South Korea (2017 – 2018).
Mr. Jo is not new to the Southeast Asia & Oceania region, having worked in Samsung Electronics Singapore (1997), Vietnam (1998 – 2000) and Malaysia (2007 – 2008). He said: “I am pleased to return to Southeast Asia and Oceania, and lead one of the vibrant leading hubs for Samsung Electronics globally. I look forward to strengthening the strong relationships we have built with our partners and customers here and explore exciting new consumer and commercial partnerships, steering Samsung into the next stage of growth in the region.”

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“In an era defined by rapid digital disruptions, we are committed to empowering the digital ambitions of nations, industries and communities in Southeast Asia and Oceania, and to help fulfil the potential of the people here through next-generation technologies,” he added.


What’s Good About The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G: My First Impressions

I watched the Samsung live event the other day. It was when they launched the new Galaxy products which includes the new
Galaxy S21 5G

series devices
. I immediately fell in-love with the design, especially with the new rear camera layout. This time it doesn’t look too big and out-of-place.

It comes with Samsung’s new 5nm Exynos 2100 SoC, which is Samsung’s answer to Apple’s new A14 Bionic chipset and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset. The Galaxy S21 also has a SD888 variant but that is only for the North American market. Either way, the race to a beasty processing power is totally on.

I got a surprise message few days ago, stating that I will be receiving the new Galaxy S21 5G for a review. This got me really excited and more eager to give the new Exynos 2100 a full trial. And a few days later, I received a brand new Phantom White Galaxy S21 at my doorstep.

The first obvious thing that I notice is the box itself. It is way smaller than usual, and thinner. As mentioned in the live event, the new S series will omit the charger plug, but will only come with the USB type-C cable in the box along with some documentations and warranty card. Oh, and also the SIM ejector pin.

So what I got in the box are only the phone, cable, some paper works and a pin. That’s all.

I guess they are following Apple’s method to save the planet by reducing waste and improve the environment. A good gesture I must say. I’m sure more phone companies will follow suit. Luckily for me, I have tons of chargers laying around in the house somewhere.

My first impression of the S21 5G is that, it feels smaller and lighter. Yes, the screen size for this is smaller than the Plus and Ultra version. And it is also thinner. I honestly like the feel of this phone in my hand. The size is just right because I prefer small aesthetic phones. If they have a mini version, I’d go for the mini version.

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I really love the Phantom White colour as well. And the back texture is a smooth matte type rather than having a shiny surface and it’s made of plastic (polycarbonate?) with a metal frame reinforcing the sides. I prefer it this way actually. I don’t like those shiny fingerprint magnet at the back.

The new Galaxy S21 5G comes with a 6.2″ Dynamic AMOLED display with a maximum of 1300 nits brightness. The display looks really sharp and vibrant to which I think is better looking than the previous
S20 series
.

My review unit comes with a 256GB of internal space and 8GB of RAM. The S21 series doesn’t come with an expandable storage anymore so what you have is what you get. But having 256GB of space is ample enough for few years of use.

As for the camera department, I’ll leave that for my full in-depth review which is coming up within a week or so.

Here’s a quick look on the new Galaxy S21 5G specifications:

SoC
: Exynos 2100 (5 nm), Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3×2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
: Mali-G78 MP14
OS
: Android 11, One UI 3.1
Memory
: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Display
:
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
6.2 inches, 94.1 cm
2
 (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~421 ppi density)
Battery
:
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Fast charging 25W
Camera
:
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76″, 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid 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
Colours:
 Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink

Be sure to check back this site for the full review. Meanwhile, I will put the new S21 5G through a full test as much as I can. And of course play a few games of PUBG Mobile on it.


Samsung Introduces the New Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s

Featuring long-lasting battery, big immersive display and powerful cameras with advanced capabilities

Samsung Malaysia Electronics today introduced the latest additions to the Galaxy A series family – the new Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s. Both smartphones boast a large immersive display, coupled with a versatile range of cameras to capture any moments that matter, along with a long-lasting battery to get you through the day.

“The Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s stay true to the ethos of our Galaxy A Series line-up, delivering awesome innovation in an affordable package. As the new entertainment powerhouses of our outstanding A-Series family, both smartphones pack large display screens and long-lasting batteries that allow for hours of immersive video entertainment and mobile gaming,” said Edward Han, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

“From close-up macro shots to capturing the scenic view, or even taking beautiful portraits with bokeh effects, the Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s come equipped with an array of cameras to ensure that you never miss the memorable moments.”

Large, Immersive Displays and Long-Lasting Power to Keep You Entertained for Hours

Whether you are gaming or watching your favourite shows, get drawn into the action with the most immersive displays in the Galaxy A line-up. Both the Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s bring uninterrupted viewing with a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display, providing vivid clarity at your fingertips. In addition, both Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s feature Dolby Atmos® that takes immersion to another level as you game or consume multimedia content, delivering a captivating full range of surround sound experience.

The long-lasting 5,000mAh battery also means you can now binge-watch your favourite shows without ever missing a moment, while on the move.

RAM that fuels your performance and efficiency

The Galaxy A series continues to push its limits to offer improvements so you can enjoy awesome and smooth smartphone experiences. Spend more time doing the things you love seamlessly with Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s as it comes with an advanced Octa-Core processor of up to 6GB RAM (128GB internal storage) and 4GB RAM (64GB internal storage) respectively – an exceptional value for its price and feature that you can checkmark off when purchasing a smartphone. To top it off, both devices enables a MicroSD support up to 1TB to capture and save all your spectacular content.

Capture unforgettable moments the way you experience it

The Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s come equipped with a powerful array of cameras that make taking that perfect shot easier than ever.

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Galaxy A12 comes with multi-purpose quad rear cameras, which includes a Main camera, Ultra Wide camera, Depth camera

and Macro camera.

From picturesque photos of a sunrise, to capturing the bustling nightlife of the city, the Galaxy A12’s 48-megapixel main camera brings these moments to life in a digital format. Never compromise again between taking a particular subject from another, as the 5-megapixel Ultra Wide camera with a 123-degree viewing angle allows more of your world to fit in a single shot – all within the field of vision similar to the human eye.

Galaxy A12 is also equipped with a refined 2-megapixel Macro camera to reveal the close-up, mouth-watering details in your food photography, along with a 2-megapixel Depth camera that enables you to focus in on what matters most. With an 8-megapixel Selfie camera, instantly capture a post-worthy picture to express your most confident self.

Separately, the Galaxy A02s features a triple rear camera set-up, which includes a 13-megapixel main camera, a refined 2-megapixel Macro camera, and a 2-megapixel Depth camera. On its front, it comes with a 5-megapixel selfie camera.

Peace of mind with the Galaxy A12

The Galaxy A12 also benefits from our defence-grade Knox security platform, allowing users to set the processes, apps and data sharing activities that can function on their device.

Ultimately, Galaxy A12 users can have peace of mind 24X7 knowing that they have a defence-grade mobile security platform that has safeguarded more than 1 billion Samsung consumer and business devices.

Stylish design made for comfortable use

Both Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s come with unique finishing that features a haze and matte effect that is refreshing and stylish to hold. With smooth curves around its edges, and slim profiles for Galaxy A12 at a mere 8.9mm, and Galaxy A02s at 9.1mm, both devices are sleek yet comfortable to hold for hours.

The Galaxy A12 is available from
6 January 2021
 onwards with the recommended retail price of RM799 and comes in two colors – black and blue.

The Galaxy A02s is available from
6 January 2021
 onwards with the recommended retail price of RM529 and comes in two colors – black and blue.

Own them at our participating Samsung Experience Stores, authorized dealers or e-store.

For more information about the Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s, visit:

Galaxy A12:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a12-blue-128gb-sm-a125fzbjxme/

Galaxy A02s:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a02s-blue-64gb-sm-a025fzbfxme/
 (This page will go live on 7 January 2021)


Samsung Sets New Standard for Flagship Mobile Processors with Exynos 2100

Powerful performance and high energy-efficiency based on 5nm EUV allows elevated multitasking and gaming experiences
Enhanced NPU offers major boost to AI tasks while integrated 5G capabilities deliver seamless connectivity

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced the Exynos 2100 through its first virtual event, Exynos On 2021 (www.youtube.com/samsung). The new mobile processor is the company’s first premium 5G-integrated mobile processor built on the most advanced 5-nanometer (nm) extreme ultra-violet (EUV) process node.

“Our Exynos team has been committed to creating premium mobile computing experiences by bringing innovations to processors that are at the heart of today’s smart devices,” said Inyup Kang, President of System LSI Business at Samsung Electronics. “Today we are delighted to introduce the Exynos 2100, our most advanced mobile processor yet. Armed with powerful processing technologies and an advanced 5G modem on a power-efficient 5nm process node, Exynos 2100 will set a new standard for tomorrow’s flagship mobile devices.”

“At Samsung Electronics, we are dedicated to providing innovative technologies and services with our flagship devices to deliver the ultimate mobile experience to our customers,” said Kyeongjun Kim, Executive Vice President and head of Mobile R&D Office at Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “With powerful processing, fast 5G connectivity, and intelligent AI-acceleration, the Exynos 2100 offers the utmost performance that meets the stringent quality standards and requirements for our next generation smartphone.”

“The evolution of technologies such as 5G, advanced graphics and machine learning have been critical in enabling new mobile experiences,” said Paul Williamson, Vice President and General Manager, Client Line of Business at Arm. “Arm and Samsung have collaborated closely to incorporate Arm’s powerful next-generation compute and graphics platform, at the heart of the Samsung Exynos 2100. As a result of our partnership, we are able to maximize performance and make these experiences a reality in next-generation mobile devices while delivering exceptional battery life.”

The chip’s computation and graphic processing performance have been improved and refined to surpass the power user’s performance expectations. As Samsung’s first 5G-integrated flagship mobile processor, the Exynos 2100 is built on an advanced 5nm EUV process technology that allows up to 20-percent lower power consumption or 10-percent higher overall performance than the 7nm predecessor.

For further enhancement, the chip offers improved cache memory utilization and a stronger scheduler. The octa-core CPU comes in an improved tri-cluster structure made up of a single powerful Arm
®
 Cortex
®
-X1 core that runs at up to 2.9GHz, three high-performing Cortex-A78 cores and four power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores delivering more than 30-percent enhancement in multi-core performance than the predecessor.

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The Arm Mali
™
-G78, which supports the latest APIs such as Vulkan and OpenCL, improves graphic performance by more than 40-percent for visually stunning and seamless graphics, enabling the most immersive on-screen mobile experiences yet, including gaming and AR/VR or MR(Mixed Reality).

The Exynos 2100 also integrates advanced multi-IP governor (AMIGO) technology, which overlooks and optimizes power usages of CPU, GPU, and other processes, allowing longer use time even with intense on-screen activities. With such comprehensive efforts to increase energy efficiency of its products across software and hardware technologies, Samsung also continues its strive to help minimize the carbon footprint of tomorrow’s mobile devices.

AI capabilities will also enjoy a significant boost with the Exynos 2100. The newly-designed tri-core NPU has architectural enhancements such as minimizing unnecessary operations for high effective utilization and support for feature-map and weight compression. Exynos 2100 can perform up to 26-trillion-operations-per-second (TOPS) with more than twice the power efficiency than the previous generation.

With on-device AI processing and support for advanced neural networks, users will be able to enjoy more interactive and smart features as well as enhanced computer vision performance in applications such as imaging.

The Exynos 2100’s advanced image signal processor (ISP) supports camera resolutions of up to 200-megapixels (Mp). It can connect up to six individual sensors and is able to process four concurrently for richer multi-camera experiences.

With a multi-camera and frame processor (MCFP), the ISP can combine feeds from multiple cameras to improve zoom performance, enhance image quality for ultra-wide shots and more. With AI acceleration, the ISP offers a content-aware feature that quickly and seamlessly recognizes scenes, faces and objects and optimally adjusts the camera settings to capture the image with fuller detail.

The Exynos 2100’s integrated 5G modem supports 5G’s sub-6GHz and mmWave spectrums from 2G GSM/CDMA, 3G WCDMA and 4G LTE, for strong network coverage and reliability. The modem delivers a maximum downlink speed of up to 5.1-gigabits per second (Gbps) in sub-6-gigahertz (GHz) and 7.35Gbps in mmWave, or up to 3.0Gbps in 4G networks with 1024 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) support.

The Exynos 2100 is currently in mass production.

For more information about Samsung’s Exynos products, please visit
http://www.samsung.com/exynos
.


Samsung’s Newest ISOCELL HM3 Mobile Image Sensor with Advanced Features Captures More Details and Produces Sharper Results

Samsung ISOCELL HM3 comes in 0.8µm and with nine-pixel binning, providing optimum brightness and enhanced auto-focusing
Smart ISO Pro and Super PD Plus fine-tune the sensor’s performance for premium mobile imaging experiences

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, introduced its latest 108-megapixel (Mp) mobile image sensor, Samsung ISOCELL HM3. With a wide spectrum of advanced sensor technologies, the HM3 can capture sharper and more vivid images in ultra-high resolution with faster auto-focus and extended dynamic range.

“While a pixel is just a single dot of color, when in millions, these dots can be transformed into stunning snapshots of life. With more pixels, images are sharper, with fuller details that can maintain their integrity even when enlarged. Samsung has been at the forefront of bringing the most pixels to mobile image sensors as well as various supporting technologies that take sensor performances to the next level,” said Duckhyun Chang, executive vice president of the sensor business at Samsung Electronics. “The ISOCELL HM3 is the culmination of Samsung’s latest sensor technologies that will help deliver premium mobile experiences to today’s smart-device users.”

The 1/1.33” ISOCELL HM3 with 0.8μm-sized pixels is a new addition to Samsung ISOCELL’s 108Mp product line-up.

For faster auto-focus, the HM3 integrates an improved Super PD Plus feature. Super PD Plus adds AF-optimized micro-lenses over the phase detection focusing agents, increasing measurement accuracy of the agents by 50-percent. The enhanced phase detection auto-focusing (PDAF) solution helps to keep moving subjects in sharp focus and delivers optimum results in dark environments.

In mixed light environments, such as at the end of a tunnel, the HM3 adopts Smart ISO Pro, a high-dynamic-range (HDR) imaging technology which uses an intra-scene dual conversion gain (iDCG) solution. Smart ISO Pro simultaneously captures a frame in both high and low ISO, then merges them into a single image in 12-bit color depth and with reduced noise. As Smart ISO Pro does not require multiple exposure shots to create a standard HDR image, it can significantly reduce motion-artifacts. In addition, with a low-noise mode, it improves the light sensitivity by 50-percent to capture brighter and clearer results in low-light environments than its predecessor.

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The HM3’s pixel layout is especially arranged in three-by-three single color structures suitable for nine-pixel binning. By merging nine neighboring pixels, the 108Mp HM3 mimics a 12Mp image sensor with large 2.4μm-pixels, heightening light sensitivity when taking photographs in low-light environments. With an improved binning hardware IP, the HM3 supports seamless transitions between 108Mp and 12Mp resolutions.

Designs of the new sensor has also been optimized to reduce energy usage under preview mode by 6.5-percent, offering added power efficiency to the overall mobile device.

Samsung ISOCELL HM3 is currently in mass production.


‘Ear-Catching’ Steven Harrington Edition of OnePlus Buds Z is Coming to Malaysia

OnePlus Buds Z has been favored by all OnePlus fans since its official launch in the market thanks to the features and quality of the earbuds. Today, OnePlus Malaysia is officially announcing the arrival of
OnePlus Buds Z special-edition colorway, OnePlus Buds Z x Steven Harrington
 in Malaysia.

“It’s our pleasure to collaborate with Steven Harrington to have this special design of OnePlus Buds Z. We are truly amazed with the design as it is young, fashionable, funky and cool. The special edition of OnePlus Buds Z are not only ‘good-looking’, it also provides fans the best experience in enjoying their music,”
said OnePlus Malaysia Team.

OnePlus Buds Z x Steven Harrington
 features a matte seashell pattern and comes with three sizes of silicone eartips to ensure a snug, stable and comfortable fit. It comes with a unique design, which collaborates with visionary artist and designer, Steven Harrington. The “Cool Cat” special edition colorway reflects his bright, iconic style infused with a California-inspired pop aesthetic, bringing his iconic characters to life.

It is equipped with an advanced 10mm dynamic driver primed for a richer, booming bass line that works in synergy with bass boost technology for heart-pounding audio.  The dynamic 3D stereo powered by Dolby Atmos giving OnePlus Buds Z a thoroughly immersive soundstage. On a full charge, the OnePlus Buds Z provide an impressive 20 hours of playback time, while a quick 10-minute top-up offers three hours of vibrant audio quality.

OnePlus Buds Z’s IP55 rating offers sweat and water resistance for sports like jogging and workouts at the gym. The accompanying Quick Switch function offers an easy and intuitive way for users to stay in control of their audio experience using a simple double-tap.

Products Availability

Version
Colours
Sales Date
OnePlus Buds Z

RM 229
Steven Harrington Edition
Online First Sale on Shopee  14th January 2021 by 12AMOnePlus Buds Z (Steven Harrington Edition):
http://bit.ly/StevenHarringtonBudsZ-
 OnePlus Official Shopee Store:
https://bit.ly/oneplusnordprshpstore

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

https://www.oneplus.com/my
.

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The realme 7 5G is Available Now With Celcom Mega

realme Malaysia has announced a smarter alternative for fans in purchasing the latest realme 7 5G through its collaboration with prominent local telecommunication service provider, Celcom. The
Celcom MEGA™ plans
 enable Malaysians to get their hands on the latest realme 7 5G together with high-speed Internet as well as limited edition realmeow merchandises up to RM79 as free gifts while stock lasts.

“realme strives to bring the latest 5G technology to Malaysians and today we are getting one step closer to the goal of ‘5G For Everyone’. For fans who would like to purchase the realme 7 5G, you can now get it for free with Celcom MEGA™. We hope that Malaysians will enjoy this real mega experience with Celcom MEGA™ Lightning Plan,”
said Tiffany Teh, Brand Manager of realme Malaysia
.

The telco plans are worth RM98, RM148 and RM188 with a fixed period of 24 months. The device bundles are available from 15 January 2021 onwards nationwide. Everyone is able to stay connected with the latest innovation in 5G-ready smartphones on the widest network. By signing up for Celcom MEGA™ Lightning L or XL passes, fans can own realme 7 5G for free.

Package Information of realme 7 5G 128GB Misty Blue & Flash Silver:

Device Bundle
Package Details
Total Commitment
MEGA™ with Lightning M Pass
10GB monthly high-speed InternetUnlimited Calls to All NetworksRM0.20 per SMS
RM98/monthRM668 device price
MEGA™ with Lightning L Pass
40GB monthly high-speed InternetUnlimited Calls to All NetworksRM0.20 per SMS
RM148/monthFree Phone
MEGA™ with Lightning XL Pass
80GB monthly high-speed InternetUnlimited Calls to All NetworksRM0.20 per SMS
RM188/monthFree Phone

Source:
https://shop.celcom.com.my/device-detail/Realme-7-5G

realme 7 5G provides leap-forward performance with MediaTek Dimensity 800U powerful processor, 120Hz Ultra Smooth Display, 30W Dart Charge and 5000mAh large battery, making it a 5G all-rounder. To find out more about realme’s events and promotions, do follow our Facebook
page
 as well as Instagram at
@realmemalaysia
.

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Top Technology Trends in 2021

The year 2020 has been a milestone year of this century. It has changed lifestyles, mindsets and the way the world conducts business. We have seen the evolution of technology in a phenomenal way because of increasing work from home offices and shutting down of physical stores. Technology has played a very critical role in helping human beings adapt to the changing scenarios.

Here are some top technology trends that are expected to see an uptake in 2021:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

With the advancement of machine learning and artificial intelligence, IoT has also witnessed significant escalation. A report by Transforma insight has forecasted that IoT is expected to grow by 24.1 billion devices worldwide by the year 2030. AI is helping increase the efficiency and smartness quotient of IoT devices. The data generated by IoT devices will help every industry get more powerful insights and providing sophisticated solutions that help predict human behaviour with a lot more accuracy.

Robotics

The pandemic situation has given the robotics industry a major boost with the increased need for social distancing and minimal human interaction. And this trend will continue to grow in 2021 too. Automobile companies will continue the race for coming up with self-driving cars. Usage of drones for online deliveries of food, medicine, etc. is expected to increase. Medical care, assisted living and care for the elderly will also see a rise in the usage of robotics.

5G

5G is expected to give a boost to technology in 2021. There will be a significant impact on high-speed gaming with cloud-based gaming taking the front seat. We have seen that 3G helped boost the power of communication with messaging services like WhatsApp, 4G enabled video calling, online streaming platforms like Netflix, Youtube, etc. And now, 5G is expected to give a major push to AR and VR technology in 2021.

Wearable Technology

Since the last five years, we are seeing that wearable tech is constantly on the rise. From smartwatches to fitness trackers this technology came extremely useful in 2020 since the time people were no longer able to visit gyms, yoga centres and fitness classes. Online gymming, yoga sessions were powered by wearable technology, giving a boost to at-home athletics. As per a Gartner report, it is expected the consumer spending on wearable technology will double in the year 2021.

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As-A-Service Revolution

Cloud-based solutions from tech giants like Amazon, Google, Microsoft as well as tonnes of startupshave made tech a household revolution with cutting edge services. These services are replacing human effort, computational needs, storage investments and much more. With work from home becoming the new normal, companies like Zoom video conferencing have found applications and adoption in almost every field and organization, thanks to their ability to handle the traffic by swiftly increasing servers across the world. And this trend is expected to see an upward spiral in 2021.

Cybersecurity

2020 has not just proven to be a boon for technology, it has also seen increased seriousness and investment in online security. As new technologies are connecting companies and their employees across the world, they are also generating large volumes of data which need to be protected from potential hacker attacks. And so, it is expected that cybersecurity will see significant growth and advancement in 2021.

We have to accept the truth that technology has now become an inseparable quotient of our lives. Fields like health and business especially are increasingly becoming dependent on technology for crucial performance. Sometimes, we may feel that technology is denting a hole in our pockets. But keeping the long term benefits in mind, it is surely worth the bet. You can make use of
personal loan apps
 to help you invest in technology like wearable tech, gadgets, etc. without disturbing your monthly budgets.

Be sure to keep following this site for more top technology trends in the coming months.

Author Bio

Lily Tran is a content writer, working for MoneyTap, who writes about all things Finance. Her passion for credit, debt, loan & investment drives her to help readers get an insight about everyday finance.


vivo Celebrates Shopee 2.2 Chinese New Year Sale Giveaway a V19 Smartphone and Vouchers Up to RM188

vivo Malaysia offers limited-time great deals and livestream giveaway a V19 smartphone, in conjunction with Shopee 2.2 Chinese New Year Sale happening on 2 February. Customers can purchase a vivo smartphone
vivo Malaysia Official Store
 on Shopee Mall from as low as RM 349, with additional perks such as free shipping*, 10% Shopee coins Cashback, and redeem exclusive gifts and vouchers up to RM 188*, with terms and conditions apply.

During the vivo x Shopee 2.2 Chinese New Year Sale, customers can grab the best deals to own a selected vivo smartphone from as low as RM 349*:

Y1s (2GB RAM + 32GB ROM) – RM 349
(original price: RM 459)
Y30 (4GB RAM + 128GB ROM) – RM 639
(original price: RM 899)
V20 SE (8GB RAM + 128GB ROM) – RM 1,099
(original price: RM 1,199)

Besides, first 250 customers who spend RM 988 and above are entitled to get a complimentary Tableware Set
(worth RM 98)
. Customers are also entitled to receive exclusive gifts* upon purchasing a vivo Y20s, V20 series and X50 series smartphone, while stocks last.

Y20s: Free J13 Sport Earphone
(worth RM 49)
V20 SE: Free Duffle bag
(worth RM 99)
V20 2021, V20 Pro: Free Car recorder
(worth RM159)
X50 Series: Free Car recorder and Starbucks card
(worth RM 189)

Additionally, customers who purchase any products in
vivo Malaysia Official Store
 on Shopee Mall will be entitled to redeem exclusive vouchers worth up to RM 68 and 88% off voucher with a minimum spend of RM 1, terms and conditions apply.

RM 8 discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM 80
RM 28 discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM 558
RM 48 discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM 758
RM 68 discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM1,088

Spend and Win (18 January – 2 February 2021)

Starting from 18 January until 2 February 2021, 50 lucky customers who spend in
vivo Malaysia Official store
 on Shopee Mall, will stand a chance to win RM 188* voucher. A list of winners will be announced on Shopee Feed on 10 February.

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vivo x Shopee 2.2 Giveaway Livestream – Enjoy up to 98% smartphone discount (2 February 2021)

On 2 February 2021, vivo Malaysia will be having a livestream session on Shopee, from 11pm until 12am. Customers who tune in to the livestream, will stand a chance to win a V19 smartphone (worth RM1, 699), and grab the limited-time great deals and discount voucher up to 88%*.

With the lowest price of RM 8, customers can purchase a Y1s smartphone
(original price: RM 459),
 33w Fast charger
(original price: RM 99),
 Type C cable
(original price: RM 39
), X50 phone casing
(original price: RM 49)
 and V19 phone casing
(original price: RM 49)
in the livestream,while stocks last.

For more information about vivo Malaysia x Shopee 2.2 Chinese New Year Sale, please visit
vivo Malaysia Official Facebook Page
, or
Official Website
.


vivo Professional Photography Flagship Smartphone X50 Series Won 16 Mobile Awards

Excellent design with powerful imaging capabilities

These days, the smartphone has become the go-to imaging device mobile around the globe. With the increased demand amongst consumers, many mobile manufacturers have been working on mobile imaging technology. Recently received up 16 Mobile Awards in 2020, vivo’s professional photography flagship X50 Series is the world’s first gimbal camera smartphone that showcases vivo’s innovation efforts in mobile imaging technology.

With professional photography capabilities and stunning design, vivo X50 Series pushes the boundaries of high-end flagship smartphones. Its industry-leading technology in mobile imaging is part of vivo’s continuous efforts in helping users to capture authentic moments and beauty of life at ease. Besides, X50 Series feature a comfortable grip design and innovation gradient-style appearance that draws from natural elements and futuristic aesthetics, aiming to complement the active lifestyles of consumers.

vivo X50 series features the industry-leading Gimbal Camera System that delivers ultimate stabilization for users to capture clear images or videos in motion, even at night. Meanwhile, X50 series is also equipped with quad rear cameras that come with gimbal mechanism, including Extreme Night Vision (Super Night Mode), Astro Mode and 60x Hyper Zoom feature, enhancing the smartphone user’s experiences.

Over the years, vivo has been enhancing its offerings amid the evolving needs of consumers. From the super wide-angle camera and super night scene mode of vivo X27 series, to the 60x super zoom of X30 series, and the gimbal camera system of X50 series to-date.

vivo X50 series (X50, X50 Pro) was officially launched in Malaysia last August 2020 along with the released of vivo Malaysia’s first Merdeka themed short film 《KITA》, shot entirely on vivo X50 Pro smartphone. Directed by a renowned Netflix Malaysian Director Ho Yuhang, the film was made by fully utilising the features of X50 Pro, such as the built-in Gimbal Camera System that offers an all-around videography experience, allowing users to take clear videos while in motion even at night.

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Priced at RM 2,399, vivo X50 (8GB RAM + 128 ROM) comes in two stunning colours such as Frost Blue and Glaze Black. Customers can now enjoy a limited time offer to own a vivo X50 smartphone at a special price of RM 1,999. For more information about X50 Series smartphone, kindly visit
vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook page
 or
official website
.


vivo x LazMall Brand Spotlight Offering Exciting 1-Day Sale on 2 February

vivo Malaysia offers exciting smartphone deals on
vivo Malaysia’s Official Store
 on LazMall, in conjunction with vivo x LazMall Brand Spotlight 1-Day Sale happening on 2 February. Customers can purchase a vivo smartphone from as low as RM 359 and redeem exclusive gifts and vouchers up to RM 70*, with terms and conditions apply.

During the vivo x LazMall Brand Spotlight 1-Day Sale, customers can grab the best deals to own a selected vivo smartphone from as low as RM 359*:

Y1s (2GB RAM + 32GB ROM) – RM 359
(original price: RM 459)
Y50 (8GB RAM + 128GB ROM) – RM 779
(original price: RM 1,099)
V17 (8GB RAM + 128GB ROM) – RM 859
(original price: RM 1,499)

Besides, first 300 consumers are entitled to receive exclusive gifts* upon purchasing any vivo smartphone, while stocks last.

Spending of RM 500 to RM 999 – Drain Basket and Tableware Set
(worth RM 128)
Spending of RM 1,000 and above – Drain Basket and Gift Box
(worth RM 228)

Additionally, customers who purchase any products in
vivo Malaysia’s Official Store
 on LazMall during the vivo x LazMall Brand Spotlight 1-Day Sale will be entitled to redeem exclusive vouchers worth up to RM 70*.

RM 8 discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM 50
RM 25 discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM 499
RM 40 discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM 899
RM 70 discount voucher, with a minimum spend of RM1,199

Share and Win (28 January – 2 February 2021)

Customers also stand a chance to win RM 88 voucher by participating in the “Share and Win” activity starting from 28 January until 2 February 2021, by following three simple steps below:

Step 1:
 Like and Share this post
https://www.facebook.com/176887556513133/posts/773901520145064/?d=n
 to your Facebook account.

Step 2:
 Screenshot the shared Facebook post, and click ‘Message’ chatbox of
vivo Malaysia’s official store
  on LazMall

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Step 3:
 Send your screenshot and stay tuned to vivo official store on LazMall for the winners announcement on 2 February 2021.

For more information about vivo Malaysia or vivo x LazMall Brand Spotlight 1-Day Sale, please visit
vivo Malaysia Official Facebook Page
, or
official website
.


XOX Launches XOX Unity League Offering RM140,000 Prize Pool

XOX Bhd and Macpie Bhd are paving their way into the e- sports scene this year by organising the XOX Unity League tournament series. Popular battle royale game PUBG, would be the first mobile game in the series, with many other games lined up throughout the year 2021. For this tournament, the prize money offered would be up to RM140,000.

Both the companies pride themselves to be innovative players in their respective industries, digitalising their core offerings to suit market conditions. XOX Unity League will be a platform that focuses on creating online ecosystems commercially for gamers, enabling gamers to come together as one to be competitive in the world stage. XOX fully embraces the vison of Malaysia’s e-sports blueprint.

XOX, a telco brand in Malaysia, recognise the rising participants in the e-sports scene locally during the Covid pandemic. E-athlete participation around the globe has risen and e-sports have also been the highlight in SEA games in 2019. XOX wants to play a role in encouraging youth to continue pursuing their path in gaming while convincing guardians that gaming is one of the industries young talents can embrace as the world moves into digitalisation.

XOX is also looking to broaden its scope of providing digital content, in what would be its first step to create an entire sub-ecosystem of revenue generation leveraging off its existing mobile network, digital media, e-wallet and marketplace infrastructure. XOX has always been a brand that promotes sports in Malaysia, one of it is sponsoring a team in moto racing called TKKR.

“As a tech driven company, we acknowledge the solid growth of E-sports in recent years due to overwhelming participation from gamers all over the globe. We want to be the go-to platform where gamers will come together and show their talents as well as experience the best digital advancement we offer. Through our ecosystem, consumer will also be exposed to exclusive brand collaboration with prominent brands, able to buy and sell products through our extraordinary marketplace which will empower Malaysians to generate income by creating a new economy in our next generation with a comprehensive platform.” expressed Mr Ng Kok Heng, the CEO of XOX Mobile.

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Macpie, a premier events management company in Malaysia, will organise & create all the digital platforms and engagements in the setup of XOX Unity League. Registrations are open now and the first mini tournament will kick off on 16 January 2021 comprising of the Northern region heat which includes Penang, Perlis, Perak and Kedah.

Then, the regional heats will go on to other states in Malaysia including Southern region heat on 23 January in Johor, Melaka & Negeri Sembilan, Central region heat on 30 January in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor & Putrajaya, finally ends in Borneo heat, comprising of Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan on 7 February 2021. The grand finale of the tournament is scheduled to be held on the 28 March 2021.

The executive director of Macpie Bhd, Mr Koo Kien Keat said that Macpie will embrace digitalisation by expanding its offering, from concert and events organisation to creating on demand digital content for the youth in Malaysia.

“Macpie is committed to support XOX’s effort in creating, digitalising the gaming platform & its content for the youth audience in Malaysia. As watching gaming content is a new trend, we hope that we can deliver more value in the platform, by creating partnerships with potential sponsors, game creators, all stake holders, associations, foundations & government institutions to realise the goal of Malaysia’s e-sports blueprint. Macpie is a young company, headed by the youth, in creating exciting content & events targeted towards family friendly entertainment.” Koo added.

Event details can be found on XOX Unity League’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/xoxunityleague


YES Databack Rewards Shopee Customers With Free Data

Malaysia’s online shoppers now have a new boost when they shop online – they can earn free YES DATABACK when they shop for their necessities, fashion accessories, home improvement items, health and beauty products and more on Shopee.

YTL Communications today announced the launch of the fourth pillar to its on-going YES
 Kasi Up
 initiative, YES DATABACK, which will be exclusively available on Shopee.

As the name suggests, YES DATABACK offers free data to consumers when they shop on partner platforms. Shopee customers can now start earning 5GB of free data with every RM50 they spend on Shopee, and receive up to 100GB each month. For a limited time, YES is also offering its
YES Kasi Up Prepaid 15
 plan, which retails at RM15/month and comes with 10GB of data with a 30-day validity period, for just RM1 to first-time YES SIM card buyers on Shopee. The SIM card pack will be delivered right to the doorsteps of Shopee users for free.

Speaking to the media, YTL Communications Managing Director Dato’ Yeoh Seok Hong said that the rapid digitisation of the consumer buying experience over this past year requires forward-looking businesses to explore new ways of meeting and exceeding consumer expectations in the digital space, including helping the rakyat to stretch their ringgit further.

“Our mission to help the nation digitise with the most affordable plans in the market began with the launch of our Kasi Up initiative last week. The partnership with Shopee which gives data back to the rakyat as they shop for their daily essentials is a further expression of our Kasi Up philosophy. We are creating a virtuous cycle of consumption by making every ringgit the rakyat spends give much more value in return. And we need to help them embrace the digital economy, to be online. It’s about making data accessible and affordable, and about the democratisation of e-commerce. Taking the best of telco, and putting it in the retail space,”

he said
.

Commenting on the partnership, Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopee said,
 “The Covid-19 pandemic and Malaysia’s introduction of the Movement Control Order has increased the dependence and usage of the internet by Malaysians in all facets of life, including online shopping and entertainment. The growing importance of both data and e-commerce in the lives of consumers has led us to come together with YES to offer something really special to Malaysians – the first-of-its-kind reward programme which incentivises users with free data when they spend on Shopee. This free data can then be used for work, education, video streaming and more. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with YES as we work together to provide greater value and convenience to Malaysians.”

In a presentation detailing how Shopee customers earn and redeem YES DATABACK, YTL Communications Chief Executive Officer Wing K Lee explained that the process was simple.  All customers needed to do was to get onto Shopee, purchase a YES SIM for only RM1, and have it delivered for free to their home. Once they activate the SIM via the MyYes app, they can start referring
YES Kasi Up
 plans to friends and family, and earn an income through the
Kasi Up Refer & Earn
 programme, giving them much-needed funds to shop for everyday essentials.

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“The income they earn from the Kasi Up Refer & Earn programme, coupled with the great value shoppers find on Shopee, means they can be better positioned to meet their family’s needs. And when they spend, they earn free data. The free data helps them to keep learning, to keep their business going, to participate in the internet economy, and to shop for their needs online. It is about creating a constant flow of cash and data for every Malaysian. Everyone earning, everyone going digital, everyone connecting, and everyone shopping,”
 said Mr Lee.

YES DATABACK comes hot on the heels of the first three
YES Kasi Up
 pillars launched last week –
YES Kasi Up Prepaid 15,
 which at RM15/month offers the market’s lowest-priced plan with the highest amount of data and the longest validity;
Kasi Up Postpaid 49
, which comes at RM49/month for 100GB of data, with 6 months free on a two-year contract, as well as
YES Kasi Up Refer & Earn,
 which allows YES subscribers to earn up to RM50 each time they refer YES to friends and family, with their friends and family earning too.
Kasi Up
 is a quintessential Malaysian colloquialism, meaning to give someone a boost, or a helping hand.

For more information on YES DATABACK, exclusively available on Shopee, visit
https://shopee.com.my/m/yes-free-databack
.


60,000 Videos On Demand In Your Pocket With Astro Go

New customers can start streaming on Astro GO even before the Astro box arrives

Committed to offer its customers a rich and seamless viewing experience on all devices, Astro has recently enabled new customers to pre-access Astro GO services even before their Astro Box is installed at their home. With the pre-access on Astro GO, new customers can immediately stream up to 60,000 Video On Demand titles on their smartphones, tablets and PCs at no charge while waiting for their Set-Top-Box (STB) to be installed.

Since Astro GO is free for all Astro customers with easy sign-up steps, this new service is convenient and crucial when home visits and installations could be delayed due to MCO restrictions.  New customers only need to download the Astro GO app and link their Astro account with the email address they registered upon subscribing. Once logged in, new customers can stream content that are part of their subscription while waiting for their scheduled visit by a technician to install Astro at their home.

Astro GO access can also be shared across 4 devices which allows new customers and their family members to enjoy their favourite content on the go. Astro GO has seen remarkable growth as customers streamed 134 million On Demand videos in 9MFY21, registering 161% jump y-o-y while its monthly active users (MAU) rose 78% y-o-y to 1.7 million driven primarily by live sports and vernacular content.

Customers can stream top favourites like live Premier League and Champion League football matches, Korean drama
Mr Queen
 (TVN),
The Rook Season 1
 (HBO),
The Maid
 (Astro Ria),
Kampung Pisang bersiri siri
 (Astro Warna),
Marry Me Senorita
 (Astro Ria),
Upin & Ipin
 and
Ejen Ali
(Astro Ceria) as well as on demand exclusive titles such as
Roald Dahl’s The Witches
, and
Mother To Be
on Astro GO upon  successful subscription. For Chinese New Year, customers can stream, Feng Shui Voyage 2021, Maria Auspicious (TVB Jade), Hunan TV Spring Festival Gala 2021 (Astro Quan Jia) and Hokkien CNY Special 2021 (Hua Hee Dai).

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With schools yet to reopen, students can also download the Astro GO app to follow TV Pendidikan and Astro Tutor TV (CH 601 to CH 603) tutorials to keep up with their studies while SPM candidates can prepare for revisions with a special
‘30 Hari Menjelang SPM’
 slot on the Astro Tutor TV.

On Astro GO, customers can also enjoy other features such as
download to go
,
play from start
, and enjoy 200 hours of free cloud storage.  The
Download To Go
 feature on Astro GO comes in handy as users can download their favorite shows and watch offline when there is no data and whenever you want, even on the go.

To watch Astro programmes on Astro GO, please follow the steps below:

Download the Astro GO app via the
App Store
 or
Google Play
 and
Link their Astro accounts to continue to
Enjoy content available as per their subscription.

Customers can also access Astro GO via laptop/desktop at
astrogo.astro.com.my
. To learn how to link Astro account to Astro GO, customers can visit
product.astro.com.my/astrogo
.


Astro Launches Ulti Box, Offering New Connected HD Experience

Astro introduces the Ulti Box, the latest addition in its series of connected boxes. Following the successful launch of Astro’s 4K UHD Ultra Box where over 200,000 units have been installed, the Ulti Box will complement and further strengthen Astro’s vision in providing a seamless connected box experience across all customer segments.

The Ulti Box is a sleek and compact set-top-box with HD and Wi-Fi capabilities and its brand new remote control makes navigating easy and intuitive.

With the Ulti Box, customers can expect the same innovative features available on the Ultra Box when it’s connected to home Wi-Fi, such as streaming videos on demand, playing shows from start to overcome rain-fade issues, never missing any shows with convenient cloud recording, and most importantly, enjoying content in crisp HD. The major difference between the two set-top-boxes presently is that, the Ultra Box offers the 4K UHD experience for customers with 4K UHD TVs.

For existing customers, to ensure an upgraded home viewing experience, Astro is offering to swap non-Ultra Box customers to the Ulti Box at a lower installation charge of only RM49 vs RM99 for new customers.

As these boxes are best paired with Wi-Fi to unlock its comprehensive features, customers can also enjoy Astro & Broadband bundles for greater savings and the convenience of paying an all-in-one bill. All customers can get connected with Astro & Broadband from as low as RM6/day for 100Mbps and up to 102 channels.

Once connected to the internet, customers can stream top favourites like live Premier League and Champion League football matches, Korean drama
Mr Queen
 (TVN),
Chicago P.D S8
 (AXN),
The Rook Season 1
 (HBO),
The Good Doctor S4
 (FOX Life),
Armed Reaction 2021
 (AOD),
Marry Me Senorita
 (Astro Ria),
Upin & Ipin
 and
Ejen Ali
(Astro Ceria) as well as on demand exclusive titles such as
Roald Dahl’s The Witches
, and
Mother To Be.

Please refer to the table below for pricing information:

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Existing Customer
New Customer
Monthly Pack Subscription Fee
< RM100
RM49 Install Fee
RM99 Install Fee

*Additional T&Cs apply and customers with a monthly pack subscription Fee
≥ RM100 are encouraged to upgrade to the Ultra Box for access to 4K UHD content.

For more details and to subscribe to Astro please call
03 7490 8000
or visit
http://astro.com.my/getstarted/ulti


Blitzwolf BW-FYE7 True Wireless Earphone Review – Why I Think It’s Worth It

Blitzwolf BW-FYE7

US$30.99

9

Build Quality

9.0/10

Price

9.5/10

Sound Quality

9.0/10

Functions

8.5/10

Battery Endurance

9.0/10

				Pros

Unique design

Very comfortable

Light weight

Good sound quality

Easy pairing

				Cons

Call quality is just okay

Buy Now

When it comes to audio, I have a keen ear for listening to the unique tone, pitch, notes, the highs and the lows. I love music and I loved to play around my dad’s old audio equalizer when I was young. That was when I learn how to differentiate the audio sounds from a record player.

Now technology have evolved. From a wired headphone to now a wireless earbuds. It is not about how many wireless earbuds you can create, but how well you can product true sound from a tiny earphone.

Best of all, it doesn’t have to be expensive.

This is where the little known brand Blitzwolf comes along. Some of you may have heard of this brand. Some of you may have read my recent review on
Blitzwolf’s smartwatch
, which I think is good. So now I have the Blitzwolf BW-FYE7 True Wireless Earphone in review and I’m about to tell you that this little True Wireless Stereo (TWS) will be worth your money.

Design

When it comes to design, some TWS comes with a standard look and feel. Just a small wireless earbuds with the soft silicone ear plugs and the Bluetooth receiver. But the Blitzwolf BW-FYE7 has an unorthodox and asymmetrical design but yet it fits perfectly and comfortably in my ears. The silicone ear plugs feels soft and gentle.

On the main body, there is a function button one each of the earbuds. The buttons does different functions like, please once to pause/play a music. Or long press to move on to the next or previous songs. Double press on either side to increase/decrease the volume, and so on. Most of all, I love the unorthodox design. Looks weird but unique to its own.

The case on the other hand is pretty simple and straight forward. It looks a little bulky but it is small enough to fit in your jeans pocket. It also has a very solid build, making it durable for all kind of activities.

One thing that amazes me is the battery capacity and hold long it can hold the power until the next charge. Charging the built-in 500mAh battery in the case takes up just over an hour but it can charge up the earbuds up to 5 times on that single charge.

After the full charge, you can listen to your favourite tunes or watch movies on your phone for up to 4 hours. You can go for 5 hours if you don’t blast out the volume up to 100% all the time. Rule of thumb – the more you put it to work, the faster you lose power.

Pairing & Audio Quality

This is the important part. We all want to know the kind of sound quality that we can get from an affordable sound device. And the Blitzwolf BW-FYE7 does not disappoint.

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Pairing the earbuds takes only a few seconds. Simply turn on your Bluetooth to scan for any devices nearby. And take the buds out of the case to activate it. Look for the Blitzwolf BW-FYE7 in the Bluetooth scan on your phone and pair away. Simple and straight forward. You can now fire up your music player.

This unique TWS buds is a monster. That was my first impression of it. The very first song I played to test the music quality is Enter Sandman by Metallica. We all know the starting up bass is very strong and punchy, right? This is where I test how good the bass is on the Blitzwolf BW-FYE7.

To my astonishment, the bass sounds great. It didn’t even “break” at high volume. It retains the bass detail and seamlessly balance it with the high treble notes. It sounded like it should. It’s not the best, but it certainly hit all the right notes from the beginning. I am pretty happy with its performance.

For any other type of music genre like pop or EDM, it still has a good balance between the highs and the lows. Vocal sounds crystal clear. Sometime you tend to hear the annoying hissing sound when it hit the high notes, but thankfully the BW-FYE7 doesn’t have that. It handles the volume really well.

Handling calls are good too. You can use the Blitzwolf BW-FYE7 as your very own handfree earbuds for handling phone calls. The sound quality is okay in my opinion. It can be better but overall it works great. I had a few phone calls made with the BW-FYE7 buds and I had no problems with quality or connectivity. But I can say that it is better as a music device.

Conclusion

Now we all know that you can actually own a great device without having to spend a lot of money. This affordable True Wireless Stereo earphone is suitable for any use, especially when it comes as an entertainment companion.

I am very amazed at the overall sound quality. Therefore I would recommend this TWS to anyone who wishes to own a new wireless earbuds. The build quality is good, it fits comfortably and it is also very light. Pairing it up is also easy and quick.

You can get one for yourself at
Banggood.com
 at a very affordable price. Banggood is a shopping marketplace based in China. They have a very large collection of tech, gadgets, audio and smart devices for sale. I got the Blitzwolf BW-FYE7 from Banggood and if you’re wondering, the delivery time took just over 10 days, which is pretty standard for me. All I can say is, I love browsing on Banggood.com for many reasons. But most of all, it’s very affordable.

Thinking of getting this Blitzwolf BW-FYE7 TWS? Click the button below to purchase. Thank me later.

Buy Now – Blitzwolf BW-FYE7 TWS


Blitzwolf BW-HL3 Smartwatch Review – A Lesser Known Wearable That Works Great

Blitzwolf BW-HL3

US$35.99

8.8

Build Quality

9.0/10

Design

9.0/10

Price

9.0/10

Functions

8.5/10

UI/UX

8.5/10

				Pros

Sturdy design

Waterproof

Good battery life

Cheap

Light weight

				Cons

Typeface for messages can be better

UI design can be better

Buy Now

Previously, I have tested and reviewed many smartwatches. I love watches, and I love smartwatches too. I don’t remember a day that I don’t have a watch on my wrist, perhaps only when I’m in the shower or when I’m asleep. That also depends on the type of smartwatch I’m using.

Little that I know about this particular brand. A brand called Blitzwolf from China. After this article, I’m sure most of my readers will start to know more about this brand because I’m about to tell you guys about my full review on their new addition to its smartwatch market, the Blitzwolf BW-HL3 smartwatch.

First Impression

The Blitzwolf BW-HL3 is an improvement to the older HL2 version that brings better functionalities and overall looks. I received the Blitzwolf BW-HL3 from
Banggood.com
, a large online marketplace based in China that to my astonishment, have a huge array of cool products ranging from gadgets to smart appliances and many other nifty stuffs. It is now my go-to China based marketplace to look for cool gadgets.

Anyway, the Blitzwolf BW-HL3 arrived at my doorstep about a week and a half after the order was made, which is pretty good and reliable. The packaging is nicely bubble wrapped and placed in a sturdy box. So that receives a big plus point from me.

Now we have a look at the watch itself. It comes in a simple designed box, actually it’s not much of a design. Just the model name in the middle and that’s about it. But don’t let the box mislead you into thinking it being a mediocre product. As they say, don’t judge a book by its cover.

In the box, the first thing you will see is the watch. I was amazed at the build quality of the Blitzwolf BW-HL3 smartwatch. And the watch strap is really good looking. It feels premium. The faux leather feels soft to the touch at the top but at the bottom, the material is silicone. It feels very comfortable while having it on my wrist.

As you can see, the watch itself seems a little thick, but that’s fine with me. And it feels really light too. I hardly feel it on my wrist. Most of the time I even forgot that I have a watch on my wrist. Build quality is strong and yet they made it light and durable. My first impression of the watch? I love it.

There is also the charging cable in the box that uses magnets to attach the charging ports at the back of the watch. The magnets are strong enough to hold up the watch which is good. And you don’t have to worry about charging it wrongly or at the ports because the magnet polarity will always rejects the wrong direction (positive vs negative ports). Other than that, you will find some warranty documentations along with quick manuals for the watch.

To start using the Blitzwolf BW-HL3 smartwatch, you will have to download an app called Gloryfit on your Android or iOS phone. Pairing the watch and the phone takes only a few minutes. The process is very easy as the app will detects the watch immediately and you will only have to turn on your Bluetooth. All can be done in a jiffy. This is another plus point for the Blitzwolf product.

UI/UX

Turning on the watch is easy. Simply press the dial on the side for 5 seconds and it’s on. Now, the UI/UX for the watch is pretty simple. First page will be the watch face, which can be changed by touching the face for 5 seconds. If you wish to have a new watch face, you can always download and sync it from the Gloryfit phone app. They have a plethora of watch face design available. Simply choose one and sync away.

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Swiping left will reveal the pedometer stats that includes Steps, Distance and burned calories. The next screen will measure your current heart beat. Simply stay on this screen for it to automatically measure your heart’s BPM. This data will also sync with the app on your phone. The next screen is to measure your blood pressure. I am a little curious with this function. I don’t know how accurate is the measurement but for the benefit of the doubt, I’ll take it as it is. Nevertheless, it is a good function to add in a smartwatch.

Moving on to the next screen we can see the blood oxygen level. Also, I don’t know how accurate this is but I’ll take it as it is. Swiping further left will bring you to the exercise screen. From here you can choose the type of fitness exercise that you want to complete. This will also be recorded in the phone app.

Further swiping will bring you to Weather, Message, Stopwatch, Find, Sleeping Time, Settings and finally back to the main watch screen. As for quick access, swipe up to access messages overview and swipe down to get to the quick settings functions. It will also do the basic smartwatch functions like message notifications, call alerts, alarms and also health/fitness.

In my opinion, the look and feel of the UI is pretty simple. The graphics are fairly good looking, which I think it can be better. But the responsiveness is good and smooth. Scrolling through pages and messages is fast so that is another plus point. On the other hand, the typeface used for the messages is not to my liking. If only they can use (or update) to use a sans based typeface instead of Times New Roman type of font. It looks weird. Just very weird. And does not match with the rest of the UI design.

Come to think of it, it is very seldom that I take this watch off, only when I take a shower. But mind you, this Blitzwolf BW-HL3 is IP68 waterproof certified. Only reason that I don’t want to get it wet is because of the watch strap. It’s too nice to be ruined. On the other hand, the watch strap uses a quick release clasp so you can also get a spare watch strap of the same size from
Banggood.com
.

I use this watch to measure my sleep as well. Sleep measuring is fairly accurate. It records my sleep throughout the night for light sleep, deep sleep and awake. The full data for this can also be viewed in the Gloryfit phone app. It is something good to have if you want to measure your sleep time and making sure you have a good sleep schedule. It will also advice you to sleep early when you’re up too late.

The Blitzwolf BW-HL3 uses a 180mAh built-in battery that charged up to 100% in less than an hour from 15%. On full charge, it can last up to 6 days on daily use and more than 15 days on standby. This is a bonus point for those who don’t have much time to wait and always on the move.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a cheaper option when it comes to smartwatches, the Blitzwolf BW-HL3 is a good option to start with. The design is nice, the functions are good, it is easy to setup and pair, the app is intuitive and the price is right.

It also feels stylist and it looks good. Go ahead and purchase some additional 22mm watch strap from the marketplace to pair it with this smartwatch. It will look better in different colour straps too. It’s good to mix and match to your liking and according to your fashion sense.

For the price you pay and what you will get from the smartwatch, it will be worth your purchase. You can head over to
Banggood.com right now
 to get one for yourself.


Counterpoint – Two Year Old realme Cements its Position in The Big Leagues

realme was announced recently as the fastest-growing international smartphone brand in the world for 2020. The major brand has leapfrogged over established industry giants and took 7th position in terms of global market share. Research company Counterpoint has announced this milestone in its latest smartphone report on Q4, as realme grew 65% YoY and shipped 42.4 million smartphones last year.

realme has been a highlight in the smartphone industry, employing innovative methods on both consumer and product aspects to grow its market share aggressively. In an economic environment where nearly all major industry leaders were taking a loss, realme was one of the only two major smartphone brands that registered growth throughout 2020.

The young company started the year by selling only in 35 markets and concluded it with approximately 100% growth, totalling 61 active markets by the end of 2020. realme has also expanded its user base by 100%, from 25 million to now over 50 million strong.

realme’s meteoric rise is not a secret to industry observers who are now used to such impressive numbers expected from this dynamic company. Part of the ethos of the company set by CEO, Sky Li is the ability to flexibly respond to changing market conditions on the ground. realme’s employees and team, as young consumers themselves, deeply understand the changes on the ground and have adapted cohesively.

The results have been shown through the sales and satisfaction reviews of the products, leading to a strong performance underpinned by consumers’ trust and understanding.

“At realme, we live out our philosophy, which is to dare to leap into the forefront of innovation, design and product value, something that young people can identify with,”
said Sky Li, realme’s CEO.

Global sectors of youths and young professionals have kept realme going strong, helping the company to be a global mainstream brand. realme has surpassed its 50 million sales milestones in merely nine quarters since its inception, making it the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the world.

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In addition, realme has innovated from the ground up, taking the marketing and conversations to the consumers. realme users and employees frequently trade tips about the latest technological trends and sell online through heavy emphasis on e-commerce.

Due to the social distancing guidelines, staff are encouraged to lead their own communities of realme users. “This has created authenticity all the way from the top to the bottom, and this brand value is seen by the consumer first-hand,”
said Li
.

Li also added,
 “Our changing environment has allowed realme to live out its values from the plain view of its consumers. Once countries start to limit movement, we upgrade our after-sales services such as warranty extensions, live online support and shorter waiting and delivery times in order to maintain the high quality of service to our users that we have become well-known for”.

realme has generated such impressive growth because they are championed as the global leading popularizer of 5G technology amongst users. realme has consistently led the market by decentralizing and exposing 5G-ready equipment to many groups through great value devices with leap-forward performance, such as the global launch of realme 7 5G which costs less than US$300.

The top tier gadget media, GSM Arena has also rated realme as the No.1 mid-range all-rounder mobile phone for 2020. The young but courageous company has set its sights high in 2021, looking forward to leapfrog its outstanding performance in 2020 through 5G and AIoT products.

Source:
Counterpoint Research

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page
 as well as Instagram at
@realmemalaysia
.


Find Love, Friendship and More Through Dream Team Campaign in PUBG Mobile

A “Dream Team” campaign, sharing player’s stories – including marriage proposal via PUBG MOBILE in-game surprise

Set in the spirit of Valentine’s Day,
PUBG MOBILE
 encourages the community members to express their feelings for the special one through in-game surprises. Debuting a heartfelt video about love and friendship between squad mates, this exclusive recap showcases several instances of
PUBG MOBILE
players expressing their gratitude towards one another, including multiple guest appearances from popular content creators in Malaysia and around the world.

Earlier this month,
PUBG MOBILE
united players around the world to create unique in-game surprises for their cherished teammates. As part of the content update Version 1.2 “Dream Team: My Heartfelt Message” event, players can collaborate with PUBG MOBILE for confessions of love, birthday wishes, and expressions of gratitude to squad mates – even marriage proposals!

By sending a request form and writing their short story, players with the best messages will have the chance to implement customized pop-up banners, advertisements and aircraft cards for their friends, team mates or loved one to see in-game.

This is also the first of its kind in mobile games to express the hearts of players in such a special way. During this event, PUBG MOBILE expressed its care, attention, and respect to its players. Players also expressed their appreciation, support and trust in their teammates through this event.

Check out each “Dream Team Surprise” and even see how popular influencers such as ManParang from Malaysia, Bennymoza and Bangpen from Indonesia, Powerbang and ZooTay, United States and more expressed their gratitude to those closest to them. Below are some of the surprise stories that players can tune into:

Story from ManParang, a Malaysian PUBG MOBILE pro player and a loving husband. He prepares an in-game surprise and invites his beloved wife, Umara, to play PUBG MOBILE together on Valentine’s Day. In this surprise, ManParang expressed his love and gratitude for Umara support in his Esports career. A romantic yet emotional moment for both of them. “On this occasion, I’d like to say thank you to my wife who always accompanies me during tournaments and streaming. We also really appreciate PUBG MOBILE support and involvement which help make my husband what he is today, a professional esports player.”

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Lucas and Natalia’s surprise story from South America who met during a PUBG MOBILE live stream and gradually became a couple. On the eve of Valentine’s Day, when they were in-game as usual, Lucas gave a heartfelt confession to his love, Natalia, and surprised her with a marriage proposal. With PUBG MOBILE as a witness, they had a successful engagement and spent a very meaningful Valentine’s Day.

“I just want to say that I love you, and you are the most special person I have nowadays in my life. I thank God for you showing up on my PUBG MOBILE live stream. Since then, you have become my partner in duo games and also my partner in life. Bringing you from Rio Grande do Sul to Minas was the best choice I’ve made. I want to thank you for everything that you have done for me and what you are still doing, and say that you are an amazing woman. I have this special surprise for you. I hope you like it!”

Additionally, there are more and more stories from fans which can be watched on the official
PUBG MOBILE
YouTube channel
 here
. For instance, Powerbang, a popular streamer in PUBG MOBILE and his wife Courtney that have been together for over thirteen years. Rami and Rima are a pair of siblings from the Middle East. Asad and Nimra, a young couple from Pakistan and a popular streamer couple in the Pakistani community. Egoist and Kızıl, a Turkish couple who met and got to know each other in PUBG MOBILE, and the game is an important bond for them from which they build their understanding and trust. ZooTay and Sakuma from North America that plan to pursue gaming and Esports together and many more!

PUBG MOBILE
 is available to download for free on the
 App Store
 and
 Google Play
.


Dynabook Unveils New Professional Grade Portégé laptops, featuring Intel Iris Xe Graphics Engine

13.3” Portégé X30L-J couples high-powered 28W processors with a lightweight form factor at 906g
1
14.0” Portégé X40-J engineered with latest Intel® technologies and brand new design features for the new mobile working era

Today, Dynabook Singapore Pte. Ltd. reveals two new business devices in its premium Portégé range – the Portégé X30L-J and the Portégé X40-J. Both devices feature 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and bring together superb performance, graphics, responsiveness, and battery life, in lightweight and ultra-mobile yet robust form factors. When inspiration strikes, both laptops are the perfect companion to capture a thought with their instant-on capabilities, minimizing the time from boot up to action.

“We live in an ‘always on’ and ‘always there’ world, and the evolving demands of both work and life mean users need a device which can not only keep pace with this lifestyle but enhance it,” said Wong Wai Meng, General Manager, Dynabook Singapore. “This pair of new devices brings Dynabook’s vision for continuous innovation to life, providing users with everything they need for uninterrupted productivity, creativity and collaboration, wherever they need to be.”

Portégé X30L-J – Superlight laptop. Heavyweight performance

With a compact magnesium chassis weighing just 906g
1
, the hyper-light Portégé X30L-J provides effortless mobility with unparalleled durability. To deliver exceptional performance, discrete-level graphics and enterprise-grade security, the Portégé X30L-J employs the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and Intel® Iris® Xe graphics engine. The laptop features an energy-efficient, thin-bezel 13.3-inch Sharp IGZO FHD display with 470NIT brightness for vibrant visuals and impressive battery life. Offering an impressive 14.9 hours of battery life rating
2
, the Portégé X30L-J is perfect for mobile professionals.

Portégé X40-J – Elegantly engineered. Reassuringly robust.

Featuring a mystic blue, aluminium-based design, the Portégé® X40-J is a premium 14-inch professional laptop that provides an uncompromising blend of style, all-day productivity and modern features. Powered by an 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and Intel® Iris® Xe graphics engine, the Portégé® X40-J offers exceptional performance, discrete-level graphics and enterprise-grade security. The vibrant 14-inch, narrow bezel display of the Portégé® X40-J is available with either an FHD IPS screen for rich visuals, a multi-touch screen for modern screen navigation or a Dynamic Privacy Screen Technology for increased privacy. With a new, robust design and long-lasting battery, the Portégé X40-J delivers up to a 13.8 hours
2
 of battery life rating.

Cutting-edge connectivity

Thanks to a range of both wireless and wired connectivity options, the duo adapts easily to any working environment. Each is armed with two brand-new Thunderbolt 4 enabled USB-C ports so mobile workers can charge, transfer and connect all in one go. Further peripheral connectivity is provided by a full-size HDMI port, 2 USB 3.1 Type-A ports plus a 3.5mm audio jack, while a micro SD card slot accommodates portable storage needs. For further connectivity, the Portégé X30L-J is also equipped with an RJ45 ethernet slot. From a wireless perspective, each device is equipped with the latest Intel® 802.11ax (WiFi 6) + BT 5.1 module.

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Secure & Durability by Design

Both the 14-inch Portégé X40-J and 13-inch Portégé X30L-J meet Microsoft’s Windows 10 Secured-core PC3 requirements and adds to Dynabook’s growing collection of highly secure laptops. These two new laptops are built with a robust combination of Dynabook’s proprietary BIOS plus hardware, software and identity protection right out-of-the-box – including enterprise-grade encryption and authentication using biometrics – to enhance resistance to current and future cyber threats.

They are also both configurable with an FHD privacy screen so that screen contents can be made instantly visible to a user’s eyes, using an easy keyboard command. Both laptops also feature an integrated Webcam Privacy Shutter to safeguard users against unwanted access. What’s more, the pair are both equipped with a sturdy 180-degree hinge so they can be opened flat on a desk for easy sharing. While a back-lit frameless keyboard and a ‘glass-feel’ Precision TouchPad with fingerprint reader provide an ergonomic user experience.

These two premium business laptops are designed, engineered and rigorously tested in dedicated Dynabook facilities to deliver an exceptional level of quality and reliability. Dynabook engineered both the Portégé X30L-J and Portégé X40-J to pass MIL-STD-810G standard testing methodologies for strength and durability. The laptop leader also conducts Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT) and other stress tests across the chassis, hinge, keyboard and ports of these laptops to deliver the perfect blend of rigidity and flexibility within these lightweight designs. A new separated Airflow cooling system keeps both devices running at optimal temperatures, including a new rubber footing which elevates the laptop to provide further cooling, stability and comfort.

Product Availability

The Portégé X30L-J and Portégé X40-J will be available in Malaysia starting from February 2021. For products enquiries, please contact your local enterprise consultants or email to DBS-b2b@dynabook.com. For more information about the dynabook range please visit:
http://asia.dynabook.com