Samsung Galaxy A30 Review – A Reliable Companion For Everyone

The new Samsung Galaxy A30 turns out to be a cute and reliable daily companion without sacrificing performance.

I received the new Samsung Galaxy A30 recently together with its bigger brother, the A50. But this is the review for the A30 so be sure to check out this site again for the A50 review that is coming out very soon.

First thing I notice about the Galaxy A30 is that the notch is rather cute. It has the U shaped notch that is not so intrusive while looking at the screen. I dislike large notched phones like when it first started with all the notch trend. And a certain fruit brand company still uses large intrusive notch in its smartphones. I don’t like that.

Design and Specifications

The Galaxy A30 has a very similar look to the newer Galaxy M20, but a little bigger in size. Though they both share identical hardware specifications, the A30 comes with an AMOLED display, unlike the M20 that only comes with an IPS display. When its AMOLED, you can expect a more vivid colours and darker black.

While we’re in the subject of display, the screen size is a 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels at 19.5:9 ratio and protected by Gorilla Glass 3. But thanks to the  ~84.9% screen-to-body ratio, the A30 doesn’t feel big in my hands.

The volume rocker sits at the right size of the phone while the SIM slot is on the left. This is pretty much the standard for the mid-ranged Galaxy devices. At the bottom is where the headphone jack, USB type-C and the speaker is located. The design is very much identical to the recently reviewed Galaxy M20 and the upcoming review Galaxy A50.

On the front, we can see the U shaped notch that houses the 16MP, f/2.0 selfie camera. While at the back, the dual camera setup is located at the top left on the back panel with the LED flash below it. The fingerprint sensor sits in the middle where it is easy to reach with my forefinger. The sensor can unlock the phone in a split second. It is a must nowadays because most of the other phones with the similar sensor is able to unlock instantaniously.

Now, this Samsung Galaxy A30 is powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 7904 Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) SoC while the graphic is produced by Mali-G71 MP2. These hardware specification is exactly the same as the Galaxy M20 so we should see a similar overall performance between the two.

As for the memory, the A30 comes with 64GB + 4GB RAM or 32GB + 3GB RAM variations and supports up to 512GB of external MicroSD in its own dedicated slot. I have made a point in my previous review that it is better to choose the higher memory capacity nowadays for better compatibility and future proof. On the software side, the A30 comes with Android Pie 9.0 out-of-the-box with a few updates coming in as soon as you’re connected to the internet on the first use.

Side by side comparison between Galaxy M20 (left) and Galaxy A30 (right)

Performance and Usage

As soon as I got the phone, one of the first install will be PUBG Mobile. This game is my benchmark for any smartphones for that matter and to see whether it can support a smooth gameplay for long hours of game time.

When the game runs right after installation, there will be a prompt that mentions which graphic class it can support. Just like the M20, the A30 goes in the “medium graphics” category. I don’t mind this because it is still playable. Medium graphic settings means it can run at 30fps without any problem while still having good details in the graphics like shadows and anti-aliasing.

True enough, the A30 managed to run smoothly on PUBG with no lag or stutter. And to those who are looking for a cheaper mid-range smartphone, you guys can consider this Galaxy A30. On a scale from 1 to 10 for gaming on the A30, I’d give it a 7/10.

Apart from gaming, I also did a test on Antutu 3D benchmark. The result is a little bit of a mixed bag. While it performs quite well in PUBG, it doesn’t perform that well in Antutu. I was actually quite surprise to see the test result below 100k mark. The exact same hardware on the M20 performed better with over 100k score. So I’m a little perplexed with this.

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The Galaxy A30 comes with a 4,000mAh battery as opposed to 5,000mAh on the M20. But don’t let the number put you off. The A30 can still last me the whole day on a single charge and still have just enough juice the next morning in case I forgot to plug in the charger the night before. The juice is able to hold up well while gaming too. So that’s a plus point.

Camera

This is also a mixed bag for me. In good light, the camera able to shoot well but when the light is low, that’s when it underperforms. The thing is, most of the recently launched mid-range smartphones are able to perform as good or at least close to a flagship device when it comes to camera performance. But somehow this Samsung Galaxy A30 has some hits and misses.

I’ll let the photos do the talking.

The best shot I got with the Galaxy A30

A decent outdoor shot

Indoor shot with fair lighting.

Indoor wall with nice clear colour.

Indoor shot with people. This Korean pianist is good. Always a joy to watch him.

Food photos are always good…somehow.

Another food shot.

Now we shall check out the comparison between normal wide angle and ultra wide angle on the Galaxy A30. Here is where we will see the hits and misses.

A little off on low light – Wide
Really off on low light – Ultra Wide

As you can see from the comparison above, the normal wide angle has a little bit of out-of-focus experience into getting a sharp or balanced result during low light. When I turn on the ultra wide angle camera, it became worse. Not only was I unable to get decent focus, I couldn’t get a well balanced colour as well. I was a little bit disappointed with this.

Good light is good – Wide
Also good – Ultra Wide

On the other hand, indoor shots that has some good lighting turns out good instead. As you can see from the two photos above, the details and white balance are good enough to make me happy. On normal wide angle is good, on ultra wide is slightly better.

Surprisingly good with indoor light – Wide
Not bad with indoor light – Ultra Wide

Surprisingly the A30 performs quite well while being indoors with fair lighting too. Unlike the ones taken outdoors on low light, the indoor shots are fair to use. It’s not great, but it’s not that bad either. I can still use some of the photos taken indoors for the grams.

Conclusion

After two weeks of using the Galaxy A30, I find that it is a reliable companion to have. The battery is able to last me the whole day, which is good. It also has an ample 64GB of storage memory which is future proof alongside its 4GB of RAM. The AMOLED screen is gorgeous, which is already a standard for a Samsung smartphones.

And then there’s the gaming part. I would recommend this A30 for those who seeks a cheap medium range phone for gaming simply because it renders well enough that it doesn’t overheat and the AMOLED screen is beautiful for that purpose.

As for photography, it is still a good phone to use for it. Although it has some hits and misses, it mostly hit the sweet spot 90% of the time. And that is good but I know it can be better.

I love the design of this Galaxy A30. It is at the right size for single handed operation and it looks good overall. The U shaped notch is non-intrusive and that’s a big plus point for me.

The new Samsung Galaxy A30 is priced at
RM799
and is now available at
Samsung online store
.


Samsung Galaxy A50 Review – A Solid Build Mixing Beauty And Brawn

My first initial look at the new Samsung Galaxy A50 is that I feel it is very much identical to its little brother – the Galaxy A30. I’m not wrong at all. Built on a same chasis, the A30 and A50 are actually twins. The obvious difference is that the A50 comes with a triple camera setup and its missing the fingerprint sensor at the back.

The A50 somehow feel a little bit slimmer than the A30 but it doesn’t seem like it. Maybe it’s just me. So enough of the comparison between the two. We shall now do in-depth with the Galaxy A50.

Design and Specification

The Galaxy A50 comes in a 6.4″ screen size with ~84.9% screen-to-body ratio and an AMOLED display. This has been a standard display by many Samsung phones because AMOLED displays are really beautiful to look at. Right at the top front of the display, lies the U shaped notch with a single selfie camera in it. Having a U shaped notch, it doesn’t intrude my vision while looking at the screen. Just a note, I dislike any phones with a huge notch.

Now around the back we can see the triple camera setup at the top left portion with the LED flash below it. As I said earlier, there isn’t any fingerprint sensor at the back of the phone but it is located beneath the front AMOLED display, similarly to Galaxy S10+.

On the right size, there’s the volume rocker and the power button while on the left is where the SIM/SD card slot is. Nothing much at the top while at the bottom is where you can find the USB type-C port, headphone jack and the bottom speaker. The phone colour that I receive for testing is Coral, I think. I think that because it glows in many different colours in different angle when you’re looking at it. All I can say is, it’s pretty to look at.

Now let’s take a look at the key specifications:

SoC
: Exynos 9610 Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
: Mali-G72 MP3
OS
: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Samsung One UI
Memory
: 4GB/6GB RAM with 64/128GB ROM
Expansion
: MicroSD card support up to 512GB
Display
: 6.4 Inch FHD+ AMOLED Display
Resolution
: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Protection
: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Main Camera
: 25MP + 5MP + 8MP Triple Rear Cameras With LED Flash
Selfie Camera
: 25MP Front Camera
Connectivity
: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, Dual SIM
Battery
: 4000mAh
Colours
: Black, White, Blue, Coral

The SoC on the A50 is an octa core with 4 x 2.3 GHz at the highest clock and 4 x 1.7 GHz setup on the lowest clock. This is supported by Mali-G72 MP3 GPU and the set that I receive for testing comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space. This is a pretty good setup for a mid-range smartphone at this price range which I honestly think is worth your buck. We’ll get to the price later.

Performance and Usage

As usual, the only method that I use to check on a certain phones’ performance is to play games on it. Well, game anyway, singular. So as usual, I downloaded and installed my favourite game on the Galaxy A50 – PUBG Mobile. To me, if it can produce good, excellent and smooth graphic means it’s good overall in the performance department.

I wasn’t disappointed. If any of my readers here intending to purchase a new mid-range smartphone with a good specification that can also handle heavy graphics, I will make this Galaxy A50 a recommend. With 4,000mAh battery to power the device up, you can be sure to have longer game time with this phone.

Chicken Dinner with the Galaxy A50 😉

PUBG gaming on the A50 is smooth, with the graphic settings set to maximum 60fps. And thanks to the AMOLED display, the overall graphics are absolutely beautiful. During the time I was playing the game on the A50, I didn’t notice any lag or stutter, which is good. It also doesn’t overheat, which is also good. But it couldn’t hurt to be a little bit louder in the speaker volume because it isn’t that loud for gaming. I need to use my headphone if I want to hear the sound properly. But then it’s loud for YouTube and playing some music on Spotify. Weird.

I also did an Antutu 3D Benchmark on the Galaxy A50. I wasn’t expecting any high scores because this is a mid-range device but I was quite happy with the gaming graphics. Still, proper graphic benchmarking has to be done as well.

The Antutu 3D Benchmark score for the A50 is 144320, which is pretty much the standard for mid-range smartphones. But I believe it can be better given that it comes with a good SoC and high capacity RAM. It doesn’t look that good in the Antutu result but it performs well while playing PUBG on the device. So, it is entirely up to the user to actually try it to know its potential. I did and I liked it.

You can use the phone for a whole day and a half thanks to its 4,000mAh battery. It has the same capacity as the A30 so in terms of daily usage, it is reliable and will last for as long as you need it to. On a single charge, it lasts for a good 33 hours by my count. I actually pulled the charging cable out at 7am one day and start using it for the whole day. It only goes down to below 5% at around 5pm the next day. And so it lasted more than a day in this endurance test. Also because I forgot the charge it at night on the first day.

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So with that unintentional endurance test, you can be sure that you will have the A50 to accompany you for the whole day without it dying out on you. Now that is a good point to take in.

Now, the A50 doesn’t come with a rear fingerprint sensor but the sensor is located beneath the front AMOLED display. It is located at the mid bottom part to be exact. It somehow doesn’t detect your fingerprint as quick as the S10+. It took around 2 seconds before it unlocks the phone for you. And you have to place your assigned finger at the exact spot for it to be able to detect for scanning. Just my 2 cents on this.

Camera

I have folks waiting for the camera performance result for the A50 here. So here is where I’m giving the result and samples. Once again, the triple main camera setup is a 25 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide) and 5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor. While the front selfie camera is a 25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide) lens.

Now lets take a look at some sample photos.

Normal wide – Indoor

Ultra wide – Indoor 2

Indoor shots are fairly good. I got a good balance of colours without it being too strong or too washed out. Details are there and enough to consider it a good photo. Both wide and ultra wide angle camera works quite well but when the lights are really low, we can see some noise but it’s not that obvious.

Normal wide – Indoor 3 good light

Ultra wide – Indoor 4 good light

On good bright lighting while being indoors, the colours stood out more. Details are really good and it will be an Instagram worthy photo. So both of the normal and ultra wide angle photos above turns out good for me. Keep in mind that there will be a slight warping in the corners of the photo when shooting using the ultra wide camera. That’s pretty normal.

Normal wide – Indoor food close-up

Normal wide – Indoor food 2

As for food photography, you will surely have to turn on the auto scene optimizer so that it will automatically tune the focus, in this case – food. With that function selected, the photo quality is enhanced with AI to give you the fully optimized quality for that beautiful grammable photo.

Normal wide – Outdoor low light

Normal wide – outdoor at dusk

The Galaxy A50 does wonders while being outdoors on low light too. We can still see good details in the photo without it being too washed out. But a slight over sharpen in the post-processing from the camera app shows a little flaw. But it’s still usable.

I didn’t get the chance to take tons of photos with the A50 but with these shots that I got, it still shows that ability and potential of the Galaxy A50. Photos turns out great in good lighting while still able to capture good shots in low light. I prefer to shoot with the ultra wide angle for both photo and video. I guess I like getting more things to be in the frame in one photo.

Speaking of videos, I do have a video that I took fully with the Galaxy A50 during a recent food review that I went to. Here is the said video for you to see how well it works.

Don’t lick the screen. It was a food review so it does contain a video of food. The A50’s ability to capture videos is commendable. It’s not bad at all, but it’s not that great either. It stood right in the middle, but slightly above average, which is still good for me.

A little hit and miss in the camera department doesn’t turn me off at all. I know the capabilities of the A50 with its cameras. I got many good shots with it and photo qualities are above average. So if you’re looking for a phone that is fun to use and to play around with photography, this is not a bad choice.

Conclusion

Identical twins (almost). A30 left, A50 right.

In my own opinion, the Samsung Galaxy A50 is a great choice when it comes to mid-range and mid budget device. You’d be surprise when you find out the price of this phone. You will get a good SoC, huge RAM and storage space, AMOLED display, good battery life, triple camera setup, Android 9 out-of-the-box and many more.

If you’re into gaming, I will not hesitate to recommend this to you if you have mid range budget. You will love the graphic quality while playing any games.

I like the colour effect of the phone while looking at different angles. It is identical to its little brother A30 but with more power and beauty. The Galaxy A50 is priced at
RM1,199
and is available for purchase at the
Samsung Online Store
.


Samsung Galaxy M20 Preview: It Comes With 5000mAh Battery

At first glance when I look at the new Samsung Galaxy M20, I thought of the Galaxy A30. Both looked almost identical. But here’s the difference – M20 is slightly smaller than the A30, but is also slightly thicker. That is because the M20 houses a huge 5,000mAh battery in its belly.

That’s right. The new Galaxy M20 comes with a huge battery capacity for those who are always out on the run. And then I noticed that the notch is more like “V” shape rather than “U” shape like the A30, which is another prominent difference between the two.

See the similarities between M20 (left) and A30 (right)

Other than the obvious, the M20 basically has the same specifications as the A30 but in a more compact size and feel.

The review unit that I received is
6.3″
 in display size with Full HD+ screen (not AMOLED) but still has that bright punchy colours all around. It comes with
4GB
 of RAM +
64GB
 of storage space, powered by Samsung’s own 14nm
 Exynos 7904
 Octa-Core processor that runs at
2x 1.8Ghz
 and
6x 1.6Ghz
 clock speed.

Camera module, fingerprint sensor.

Camera is a 13MP f/1.9 wide angle and 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera setup at the back, while the front gets an 8MP f/2.0 camera setup.

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is targeted for the mid-range users who craves for a reliable smartphone that can last them in a full day use yet still have enough juice to last them for some late night streaming.

More in-depth full review coming up in a week’s time. Wait for it.

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Taiwan Excellence Brings its Flair to Plaza Low Yat

Taiwan Excellence represents the best of Taiwanese innovation and is holding the
Taiwan Excellence Hi-Tech Week
 at Plaza Low Yat from the 29th April to 5th May 2019. Plaza Low Yat is the undisputed information technology hub of Kuala Lumpur
 and the perfect venue for Taiwan Excellence to showcase the many of the
 most innovative products. Visitors to the event can get up close with
55 innovative solutions by 24 Taiwanese companies.

Visitors can
experience products across three main categories throughout the 7-day
event, including top-of-the-line e-sports products, lifestyle gadgets
and other innovative technologies.

Turning Water into Disinfectant

Innovation
 is at the heart of Taiwanese products and this spirit of excellence can
 turn even the most mundane everyday item into exciting products with
enhanced functionalities. The EleClean Disinfectant is an excellent
example of taking an interesting idea to develop an amazing product
which turns plain water into disinfectant using only electricity.

A
 device that works simply by adding water might sound simple, but there
is nothing simplistic in the highly reactive oxygen species (ROS)
created within this highly portable spray. The ROS is a type of
disinfectant that is highly effective against many common viruses and
pathogenic bacteria such as influenza virus, E. coli and enterovirus.
Despite the strong disinfecting properties, ROS has been tested to be
safe on skin, making it the ideal vanguard against pathogens for
everyone.

As a gesture of deepening ties with Malaysia,
 Taiwan Excellence presented 50 units of portable EleClean Disinfectant
Spray and 12 units of the desktop version to Sekolah Kebangsaan Subang,
Sekolah Rendah Agama Kg Melayu Subang, D Garden Educare in a ceremony
witnessed by
Ms. Tasha Hsiao
,
Director of Taiwan Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur Representative Office.

Shah
 Alam City Councillor Ms Ooi Haw Voon expressed strong interest in the
disinfecting properties of EleClean Disinfectant, especially with the
incident of hand-foot-mouth disease in the Klang Valley doubling last
year, making it the region with the highest recorded cases in the
country last year. She hopes that this innovative technology can form
the first line of defence against this highly contagious disease.

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In
 addition to the impressive products on display, there will also be
plenty of exciting events lined up throughout the Hi-Tech Week,
including GIGO, PLUSTEK, PAPER SHOOT, VINAERA, SURPRISE BOTTLE.

KF Leong, director of Algolab, has always kept up to date with the development of Taiwan’s
 information and communications industry, and has long been impressed
with the model of driving economic development through innovations.

Taiwan
 Excellence is the highest honour awarded to outstanding Taiwanese
innovations based on stringent criteria such as functionality, design,
quality and marketing. This year marks the 27
th
 instalment of
 Taiwan Excellence and it continues to serve as the benchmark for
industrial perfection and aspiration for continued innovation.


The Anticipated Honor 20 Lite With Triple The Fun Camera Launched

Watch out everyone. Honor just raised the bar for mid-range smartphones with their new triple camera setup that comes with a wide angle lens and 32MP selfie camera.

Earlier today, I attended the Honor event for the launch of the highly anticipated Honor 20 Lite smartphone in Kuala Lumpur. The Honor 20 Lite is the first ever in Honor line-up that comes with a triple camera and a wide angle lens. The 8MP wide angle lens can capture up to 120 degrees of angle, so taking a large group photo is a snap.

When we talk about Honor nowadays, we will also know about its AI camera technology. There is no denying that I have tried and played around with an AI powered Honor before this and I loved it. The with the Honor 20 Lite, the AI functions have been upgraded.

The AI inteligently able to capture photos in the dark or during night time. The Super Night Mode effortlessly produces silky smooth night shots even without a tripod and the anti-shake function works really well for that extra steady shots. It is also able to recognise from 22 categories of objects and more than 500 scenarios to help you create a professional level photos easily.

Now for those who love taking selfies, the 32MP front camera setup is enhanced with AI features and it is currently the best of any Honor’s front facing camera yet. Of course, the front camera has the AI beauty function for your flawless selfies while maintaining a natural look.

As we all know by now, the Honor series are focused more on the younger generations who uses the phone for it’s camera functions and for gaming. And to support the gaming needs, the Honor 20 Lite is powered by the latest Kirin 710 chipset that delivers a seamless and fast experience that it almost comparable to that of a flagship device. With Kirin 710, you will get an octa-core SoC with 4 x 2.2GHz and 4 x 1.7GHz processor speed that supports Huawei’s GPU Turbo 2.0 technology. You will also get a 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space to go with the new Honor 20 Lite.

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The Honor 20 Lite is an exquisitely crafted piece of art in an avant-garde gradient colour design that comes in two beautiful finishes aptly named Phantom Blue and Phantom Red. I have looked at it and I love the colour tone.

On the front side, it comes with a tiny dew-drop type of notch which is less intrusive as compared to a certain fruit brand smartphone. And with over 90% screen-to-body ratio, the Honor 20 Lite’s 6.21″ full-view display produces an immersive entertainment experience.

The brand now Honor 20 Lite is priced at
RM949

Now, in order to get yourself a brand new Honor 20 Lite, be sure to check out Shopee this coming 22nd April onwards. In conjunction with today’s launch, Shopee will be organising a Super Brand Day from 22nd April to 26th April 2019, offering deals on selected Honor products. As for the Honor 20 Lite, it will be available exclusively on 24th April 2019 in both Shopee app and Honor’s official website at
www.hihonor.com/my
.

First 500 purchases made on Shopee with be entitled to a branded drawstring bag and RM30 worth of Shopee coins while the subsequent 1,000 purchases will be entitled to an Honor gift box and RM30 worth of Shopee coins. Meanwhile, the first 50 purchases made on hihonor.com website will be entitled to an Honor gift box.

Be sure to check out both Shopee and HiHonor website for the deals.


Top End Samsung Galaxy S10+ with 1TB Storage is Available Now

Finally. I have been waiting for this version of the Galaxy S10+. Not that I’m gonna buy it but more like being excited that Samsung is breaking the 1TB boundary for a smartphone internal storage. And they did it with the Galaxy S10+.

My best buddy has been following up closely with the updates especially with Samsung and their new devices. He told me about the S10+ which comes with huge storage space. Now it’s finally here.

Introducing the brand new Galaxy S10+ with 1TB of storage space and get this, 12GB of RAM! Consumers can now purchase this new beast and the sale has started since 5th April 2019. It is ongoing up until 5th May 2019 so those who have been waiting for something like this, now is your chance.

This is the first Galaxy smartphone to offer 12GB of RAM with 1TB storage, and is now available in Malaysia, with laptop-level storage and performance all in the palm of your hands.

Together with an AI-powered performance enhancer, the Galaxy S10+ loads your application with exceptional speed, allowing you to transfer large amounts of your favourite multimedia content in a shorter time, and  delivers a smoother experience in the gaming world.

Get a free Samsung Galaxy A9 when you purchase the new S10+

This Galaxy S10+ will be sold at a recommended retail price of RM 5,999! Additionally, you will be entitled to a free Galaxy A9 worth RM 1,999 upon your purchase from  participating Samsung Experience Stores and authorised merchants. So now you will get two phones instead of one!

And what are you waiting for? Head over to the nearest official Samsung stores or any authorised resellers to get yours today.

More info:
https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/s10-1tb/

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UBTECH, Marvel Team Up to Give You Power of Iron Man with MK50 Robot

Walking, talking Iron Man robot and augmented reality experience bring Tony Stark to life, allowing you to create, control, code, and battle in Iron Man’s world.

Have you been waiting too long for Avengers 4: Endgame? Do you think Robert Downey Jr will survive from the trailer after leaving a message to the Mark 50? Or will he defeat Thanos? Nevertheless, the awesome power of Iron Man’s armor is now in your hands with the Iron Man MK50 Robot, the first-ever humanoid robot inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The Iron Man MK50 Robot combines advanced robotics with augmented reality to give you a superhero experience worthy of Tony Stark himself.

Create an immersive experience with AR games

The Iron Man MK50 robot by UBTECH is the strongest hero in the Marvel Universe. The magical thing is that Marvel fans can be like a superhero. Get in on the action through your Iron Man MK50 robot’s ability to control its movements, lights, and sounds using a mobile device; complete augmented reality missions; customize the robot’s face with your own; and code original, custom action sequences to personalize your own robot.

The AR game is inspired by the Marvel Universe, allowing the robot to stand on the “tracking pad” to restore the Avengers battlefield. Suit up in Mark 50, complete the AR mission to build the robot nanotechnology equipment library. In the AR game, you will get new weapons and upgrade the armor through different levels, becoming the invincible superhero in the immersive situation.

“I am Iron Man”: upload your own face and voice seconds to change Iron Man

Upload your own face and voice seconds to change Iron Man

The face mask of the Iron Man MK50 robot is another highlight, and it can be perfectly combined with the face of Marvel fans. By uploading videos and their own voice into the Iron Man MK50 robot, fans can instantly transform into Iron Man and become the coolest superhero.

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“The ultimate dream of Marvel fan”: Let Iron Man complete a specific task and performance

Marvel fan can simply drag the programming module to create a sequence of actions and an exclusive experience. Iron Man MK50 Robot is built by UBTECH Robotics, a global leader in intelligent humanoid robotics and AI technologies, and is available this April.

More info at
www.ubtrobot.com


V15 Pro AI Triple Camera Explored: Flawless Pictures Made Fun and Easy

The
smartphones of today is our lens for documenting everyday moments, be it from a
music festival to the food we eat. The desire to post amazing pictures “for the
gram” has heightened the demand for professional camera features on smartphones
– who would like to carry a heavy DSLR Camera around, especially on a holiday
gateway?

Consumers
are no longer looking at smartphone camera’s resolution alone to create their
unique shots, and we see increasing emergence of multi-camera setups that offer
more capabilities for consumers to express their creativity.

Vivo’s
latest V15Pro, for example, has successfully packed everything a consumer needs
to capture their every moment in life vividly – it features a powerful AI
Triple Camera with 48 Million Quad Pixel Sensor, 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle Camera
and a 5MP Depth Camera. To top it off, it uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create
a more personalized photography experience, allowing consumers to capture great
shots on the go.

Light up your night with the powerful main
camera

For
those night life lovers, V15Pro’s main camera comes with a huge aperture and a
48 million quad pixel sensor to take night shots that can easily light up all the details. The “four-in-one
pixel” technology combines four adjacent pixels into a single 1.6μm large
pixel, delivering high-quality 48MP photos.

The AI Super Night Mode further boosts night photography performance as it instantly captures multiple photos at different exposures and combine them to greatly improve brightness and clarity. Say goodbye to heavy tripods and shaky shots, and capture all the glamour a night scene has to offer.

With AI Super Night Scene
Without AI Super Night Scene

See more with V15Pro’s AI Super Wide-Angle
Camera

For frequent
travelers, the AI Super Wide-Angle Camera can expand their views up to 120
degrees
[1]
. Imagine
capturing iconic sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal in its full majesty
with just a simple snap and not having to worry about omitting any details from
the images or by having to carry an extra wide-angle lens.

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Users can simply enable the AI Super Wide-Angle feature to expand their camera vision, fitting more details into one single shot.

With AI Super-Wide Angle
Without AI Super-Wide Angle

[1]
 AI Super Wide-Angle Camera is able to capture 108 degree photos after accounting for distortion

Make photos pop with realistic Bokeh effect

The
5MP Depth Camera coupled with AI settings can help create a realistic bokeh
effect using a series of algorithm that will identify the background. The AI
algorithm will blur the background to make the subject of the photo pop –
perfect for an Instagram post.

The
beauty of this feature is that the effects are all done automatically, meaning
that users would not have to worry about learning complicated phone settings to
achieve such photo effects.

The
Vivo Fan Club of Malaysia recently put these claims by Vivo to the test.
Together, a group of photography enthusiasts whom are also fans of the Vivo
smartphones, headed out for an evening of photography, armed only with the Vivo
V15 Pro.

June Lim, an active member of the Vivo Fan Club, speaks to us about her experience with the Vivo V15 Pro, and she remarked on how great the experience has been so far. “A beautiful night scene is easily captured without any further complicated settings”, she added.

“Finally, you can shoot in raw format on the V15 Pro, and the night scene mode helps to frame the sky’s backdrop perfectly. It’s not only limited to shooting night scenes, it’s also great for shooting sunsets and sunrises. Best still, you can edit your videos on the go – on the phone itself! No need for other apps”, Lim adds.

“I do hope that we can have a monthly gathering of our Vivo Fan Club, and that we can share the awesome-ness of the Vivo smartphones to get more fans to join us in future. Try it – you’ll be pleasantly surprised”, Lim replies when asked of her plans for the club in future.


Vivo Announces Registration Details For PUBG Mobile Malaysia National Championship

Registration Open today
Total of RM114,000 in prize pool to be won

Vivo Malaysia officially announces that registration for the PUBG Mobile Malaysia National Championship 2019 (PMNC 2019) starts today for Malaysian teams with a total of RM114,000 in the prize pool to be won by. With the success of its first year, PUBG MOBILE Malaysia National Championship (PMNC) returns for its second iteration as PMNC 2019. With its 2018 event having four state qualifiers, PMNC 2019 has expanded itself by now having six state qualifiers. The top teams across Malaysia will then emerge to lead into the Grand Finals event.

The PMNC 2019 is open to all Malaysians aged 18 and older with a valid
PUBG MOBILE account made with the player’s own name and provide its
identification when participating in the qualifiers.

Squads can register up to four players in order to participate and are only
allowed to play with players on their roster with a registered game account.
All roster changes must be made prior to the start of a cup. Playing with
different players and/or illegal ringers will result in disqualification.

The six state qualifiers
featured in PMNC 2019 are Selangor, Sabah, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor and
Sarawak. The top 2 teams from each qualifier will then face-off in the Grand
Finals together with 4 invited pro teams, thus making a total of 16 teams to
compete for the lion’s share of the MYR114,000 prize pool. The first qualifying
rounds are set to take place 27 April 2019 at Sunway Lagoon.

The full schedule of
the Qualifying rounds and Grand Final is as follows:

Selangor Qualifier
27 April 2019 @ Sunway Lagoon, Selangor

Sabah Qualifier
25 May 2019 @ Suria Sabah, Sabah

Kuala Lumpur Qualifier
01 June 2019 @ Sunway Velocity Mall, Kuala Lumpur

Penang Qualifier
15 June 2019 @ Hin Bus Depot, Penang

Johor Qualifier
22 June 2019 @ Paradigm Mall, Johor Bahru

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Sarawak Qualifier
29 June 2019 @ Emart Batu Kawa, Sarawak

Grand Finals
To be announced

For further details and to register, the public is encouraged to go to
http://www.pubgmobile.com/MY/PMNC2019/

About PUBG MOBILE Malaysia National Championship (PMNC) 2019

PMNC 2019 is an official tournament for PUBG MOBILE, a popular game in Malaysia. Organized by Tencent which is the developer for PlayerUnknown’s Battleground (PUBG) MOBILE, with sponsors Vivo and Yoodo. The national-scale tournament held in six states is an initiative towards esports collaboration for both PC and mobile in Malaysia. PMNC 2019 will be an assembly of competitive gamers heading towards an international-scale tournament.


Vivo Launches V15Pro 8GB RAM In Conjunction With PUBG Mobile Esports Partnership

V15Pro
8GB RAM Ensures Flawless Mobile Gaming Experience
Increases
Total Prize Pool by USD500,000 to USD2.5 million
Encourages
More Malaysians to take part in E-Sports
Five
Malaysian Teams Qualify for PUBG Mobile Club Open (PMCO) South East Asia
Semi-Finals

Malaysia’s most loved smartphone brand, Vivo, announced the launch of the V15Pro 8GB RAM and 128 GB storage space in conjunction with its official partnership with Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile National Championships (PMNC) 2019.

The move into
e-sports began with Vivo becoming the official smartphone partner for the PMNC,
by partnering with gaming giant, Tencent Games this year, showcasing Vivo’s
vision of ‘Enjoying the Extraordinary’ and the new V15Pro 8GB RAM by bringing
global players a true gaming experience like no other.

“The new V15Pro 8GB RAM with 128 GB storage space ensures a much smoother mobile gaming experience as its bezel-less Super AMOLED Ultra FullView™ Display coupled with the new Competition Mode that allocates system resources to prioritise game performance, and Dual-Turbo, which reduces frame-drop by 300% and increases smooth gameplay,” said Mike Xu, CEO of Vivo Malaysia.

The launch of the gaming friendly V15Pro 8GB RAM and its partnership with PUBG has also led to an increase by USD500,000 to a total of USD2.5 million in the prize pool as part of its commitment to support the development of e-sports.

To date, the top
five Malaysian teams at the national level, Team Genexsus, Team ViP Squad, Team
Junior Talent, Team Yoodo Gank and Team AROV Esports have qualified to take
part in the PMCO South East Asia Semi-Finals and Vivo wants to encourage more
Malaysians take part in the growing e-sports championship.

Vivo asks all budding
mobile gamers to take part in the PMNC 2019, which will open for registrations
13 April 2019. Winning the national level championship will allow them to take
part at regional games against teams from other South East Asian nations. The
first qualifying rounds will begin 27 April 2019 at Sunway Lagoon.

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PUBG Mobile is one of the world’s
most popular games with 30 million active daily users worldwide and with the
official partnership and the launch of the V15Pro 8GB RAM, Vivo is set to
be at the forefront of e-sports.

Fans
are encouraged to follow Vivo Malaysia
https://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia/
 and
PUBG Mobile Malaysia
https://www.facebook.com/PubgMyOfficial/

on Facebook for more info on how to register.


Vivo Reveals Special Price  For The Vivo V11 This Weekend

Vivo Encourages Malaysians to take Advantage of the Adjustment for the Popular Model

Vivo has revealed a special price for its V11 smartphone from RM1,699 to RM1,399 for only 3 days from 5
th
 to 7
th
 April 2019 and encourages Malaysians to take advantage of the adjustment to get their hands on the highly coveted smartphone.

“At Vivo we’re always looking at how we can bring further
value to our consumers and this price adjustment is just another way we can
increase the market penetration of smartphones in Malaysia by offering
affordable and yet powerful models like the V11,” said Mike Xu, CEO of Vivo
Malaysia.

The V11 is the perfect all-rounder smartphone for selfie lovers that pack a punch with its features such as the optical fingerprint sensor hidden beneath the display. The In-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology can accurately identify the user eliminating the visible fingerprint pad results in a beautiful design, seamless from top to bottom, with effortless unlocking capabilities and a striking, futuristic feel.

With its 12MP (24 million photosensitive units) + 5MP dual
rear camera combination, the main camera sports a large f/1.8 aperture and
1.28μm pixels, this strong combination boosts photosensitivity in backlight or
low light. Just point and shoot, and V11 will ensure pictures remain clear and
bright while the front camera has a massive 25MP super high resolution sensor
for superior photo quality featuring Vivo’s AI Face Shaping technology to
subtly enhance facial features, creating beautiful, clear selfies, and retaining
one’s natural style.

The smartphone’s 19.5:9 aspect ratio Halo FullView™ Display featuring the Super AMOLED display delivers a vibrant, ultra-vivid experience whereas in the heart of the device is the powerful octa-core acceleration chip from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 660AIE. In addition to the chip’s raw power, the V11 features a substantial 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage space. Meanwhile the latest Funtouch OS 4.5 (based on Android 8.1) and our Jovi AI Engine deliver a more efficient allocation of CPU and memory resources than ever before. From simple operations to intensive game play – the V11 can handle whatever is thrown at it with ease.

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Vivo Showcases the New Futuristic APEX 2019 Concept Smartphone

APEX 2019 breakthrough Super Unibody design and Full-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology are shaping the future of 5G smartphones

For the first time in Malaysia, Vivo showcased the futuristic APEX 2019 today in an exclusive strategic partners invite-only event. Invitees were among the first to experience the concept smartphone up close and personal.

Vivo
first introduced the new APEX 2019 concept smartphone at a press conference in
Beijing. It is their first 5G smartphone that offers an ultra-simple and
uniquely recognisable design with Curved-Surface Waterdrop Glass with no
openings, seams or bezels for a simpler user experience. Packed with
cutting-edge technologies and features, APEX 2019 showcases a brand-new
minimalist concept that takes smartphone design to a whole new level.

“With
the goal of enhanced usability and simplicity at the core, APEX 2019 offers
consumers a glimpse into the future of smartphone design and development. The
Super Unibody design and Full-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology, among
several other breakthrough features, make APEX 2019 a truly exceptional
smartphone that demonstrates Vivo’s continuous exploration and pursuit of
exceptional innovation for consumers,” said Spark Ni, Senior Vice President of
Vivo.

“With the goal of enhanced usability and simplicity at the core, APEX 2019 offers consumers a glimpse into the future of smartphone design and development. The Super Unibody design and Full-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology, among several other breakthrough features, make APEX 2019 a truly exceptional smartphone that demonstrates Vivo’s continuous exploration and pursuit of exceptional innovation for consumers,” said Spark Ni, Senior Vice President of Vivo.

Super Unibody Design

The APEX 2019 introduces a sleek and truly FullViewTM design that renders the bezel extinct. The device successfully delivers an unconventional smartphone experience by completely removing physical buttons – instead adopting Touch Sense technology, which brings together capacitive touch and pressure-sensing.

With
carefully designed programming logic and software, the pressure sensors can
tell if a user is pressing the frame and the capacitive touch can determine its
position, providing extra-sensitive accuracy.

USB
ports are replaced by a MagPort, a magnetic power connector which enables both
charging and data transfer. This allows for a more streamlined user experience,
as well as making the body more compact.

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APEX
2019 also turns its display into a speaker by using Body SoundCasting
technology, transforming the entire APEX 2019 display into a speaker via the
screen vibration function, avoiding the need for a speaker grill.

Full-Display Fingerprint Scanning

APEX
2019 comes equipped with Full-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology, with a
sensor covering almost the entire display. This enables users to touch almost
anywhere on the screen to unlock the device seamlessly, supported by Vivo’s
cutting-edge Fingerprint Light function – when the user’s finger is close to the
display, the pixels around the touch point will automatically light up as an
additional light source to help obtain a clear fingerprint image.

A
larger sensor also enables more features to bolster security for using apps.
When users wake their device from an inactive screen and press on the
corresponding app icon to scan their finger, they can unlock and gain direct
access to the app so that the experience is faster and more efficient than
before.

5G Smartphone for Variety of User Scenarios

Vivo’s
first 5G smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 platform with a
super-large memory of 12GB + 256GB, and is equipped with Jovi AI Assistant,
along with many other smart functions. APEX 2019’s 5G mobile network capability
enables an enhanced experience for video viewing, cloud gaming and a variety of
other user scenarios.

APEX 2019 has also solved the challenge of limited motherboard space by using a Duplex PCB Design which has increased the available space by 20% to minimise the overall stacking space. This is Vivo’s solution to free up space for the 5G modules, making the phone a true unibody 5G phone.

Vivo is pioneering 5G technology standardisation empowered by a fusion of technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), augmented reality and virtual reality. In the future, the deep integration of 5G and AI will become key to the development of the 5G smartphone era. Vivo will continue to explore the future of the smartphone as part of its commitment to provide users with a futuristic mobile user experience.


A True Vivo Fan Proves Vivo V15 To Be A Reliable Travel Companion

Avid
Vivo fan, Wisely Chee, shares stunning images taken entirely on his Vivo V15
smartphone from his recent holidays and they have been nothing short of
amazing.

The AI Triple Camera Shoot like a Pro in the V15’s main camera boasts 24 million photosensitive units. Add in its 1/2.8-inch sensor with an f/1.78 aperture, 1.28um×1.28um pixels and Dual Pixel Focusing, and the result is supremely clear photos like the ones Wisely has captured.

“The
days of travelling with heavy DSLR are probably way behind us. Gone are the
days where one needs to carry rolls of films around and bring them to the
studio to be developed, since the arrival of digital cameras but with my Vivo
V15, I don’t need to lug a heavy digital camera around,” said Wisely.

He added that most of people travel without digital cameras, and arm themselves with their trusty smartphones to snap away while on vacation, but the V15 has taken it up a notch.

An 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle
Camera and 5MP Depth Camera on the V15 helps one capture every
wonderful moment fuss-free without the need to touch up the pictures as the
smartphone does it for them, based on the filter chosen as per the picture
above.

Vivo fans like Wisely have been regularly sharing their latest digital captures on a Facebook group set up by them and most of the images have been nothing short of spectacular.

Wisely regularly travels and documents the
sights he sees on his social media accounts using his Vivo V15 and X9 Plus
smartphones adding that they are more than just phones due to the quality of
the images he has captured.

To view more images from Wisely’s collection, you may do so
here
, alternatively you can also follow him on his Facebook at
www.facebook.com/wisely.chee
 .

Vivo smartphone users are encouraged to join and
share their image captures at the Vivo Fan Group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vivoSmartPhoneForumMalaysia
.

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Vivo V15 Key Specifications:

Ultra FullViewä Display
World’s First
32MP Elevating Front Camera
AI Triple Camera
Shoot Iike a Pro
6GB RAM + 128GB
ROM

For more information on the new Vivo V15, head
over to
www.vivo.com.my
.


Vivo V15Pro 8GB RAM Available 20 April 2019 Onwards

Vivo’s eagerly anticipated upgrade to the Vivo V15 Pro has now
finally been unveiled with the 8GB RAM and 128 GB ROM at a price of RM1,899.

Showcasing Vivo’s vision of ‘Enjoying the Extraordinary’, the new V15Pro 8GB RAM is bringing mobile game players a true gaming experience like no other as it ensures a much smoother mobile gaming experience as its bezel-less Super AMOLED Ultra FullView™ Display coupled with the new Competition Mode that allocates system resources to prioritise game performance, and Dual-Turbo, which reduces frame-drop by 300% and increases smooth gameplay

Just like its 6GB compatriot, the 8GB variant has the Ultra FullView
TM
Display which makes a bigger impact all round, with a 90.95% screen-to-body ratio, 6.53-inch display, 1080×2340 resolution and fifth-generation Corning Gorilla Glass creating a vivid and life-like viewing experience that makes gaming and videos more immersive and exciting.

The unit has, what is now a standard bearer of the V15 series, the
world’s first 32 megapixel Front Elevating Camera to capture the user’s face in
the most beautiful and clear manner. Powerful, easy to use features such as AI
Face Beauty helps slim the users face and smoothen their skin, while a range of
portrait lighting effects adds an alluringly artistic touch, doing away the
need for post-editing.

The V15Pro 8GB was launched last week in Malaysia in conjunction with its official partnership with Player Unknown’s
Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile National Championships (PMNC) 2019.

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Vivo Y93 is Going on Sale in Malaysia on 13 April 2019 With Longer Battery Life

Vivo announces that the Vivo Y93 that provides bigger
battery and more fun is officially available for purchase in Malaysia on 13
April 2019 after the recent success of their V15 series.

By
redesigning the screen and the notch, the Y93 gives the user a further enhanced
viewing experience with its trendy 6.22-inch Halo FullView™ Display. In
addition to their smart design, smart hand gesture controls makes using its
large display effortless.

The phone also boasts of a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras and an 8-megapixel front camera which is great given its affordable price point.

The Y93 is fitted with a 4030mAh large-capacity battery,
which works with its exclusive smart power management system, allowing for a
longer-lasting endurance. Users will never worry about running out of power, which is great for those who love
playing games, streaming videos or listening to music for long periods of time.

Its 32GB of ROM gives the user ample freedom to store more
photos and files without the need to frequently declutter and also offers the
user the option to expand up to 256GB to save accordingly to your needs.

The
phone uses AI photo algorithms for its camera to automatically deliver facial
enhancements, saving you having to manually adjusting beautification levels, making
every shot a professional shot.

Running on Funtouch OS 4.5 based on Android which
results in faster processing speeds while consuming less power, it allows users
to open apps faster, switch between them seamlessly, and enjoy a smoother user
experience.

The Vivo Y93 is now available in Malaysia for the
recommended retail price of
RM599
and available at Starry Black
& Ocean Blue two colour options.

Key Specifications:

6.22-inch Halo FullView™ Display
13MP+2MP Dual Rear Camera
4030mAh high capacity battery
3GB RAM & 32GB Internal Storage
8MP Selfie Camera
Funtouch OS 4.5 (based on Android 8.1)

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Vivo’s Survey Reports Malaysia as a Budding Market for Runners and Brands

Smartphones
Tops Poll as The Most Useful Running Gear for Malaysian Runners, according to
the VRace Runners Survey Powered by Vivo Malaysia

The VRace Runner’s Survey Powered by Vivo Malaysia studied the running habits and behaviour of runners in Malaysia.
Only 7.8 per cent respondents identify themselves as competitive runners.
Nike, Adidas and Asics are the most preferred running shoe brands by Malaysians.
69.3 per cent respondents usually run on their own instead of running in a group.

Vivo Malaysia recently partnered up with VRace Malaysia, the country’s
first competitive geolocation Virtual Race, and ran an online survey to
understand the running market’s perception, trends, habits and behaviours. The
main outcome of the survey reflected that the running industry in Malaysia is
still considered young and upcoming based on the market’s perception towards
the type of runs and preferred running distances.

Out of the 553 respondents that participated in the survey conducted on
social media, the result recorded a mere 7.8 per cent of runners identifying
themselves as competitive runners, while the remaining 49.2 per cent and 43 per
cent of runners consider themselves as recreational runners and frequent
runners respectively. This strongly supports the result that only 4.2 per cent
of the respondents prefers full marathon, as compared to 6km – 10km distances
(40.3%), half marathon (28.6%), and fun run (23.3%).

“The in-depth survey powered by Vivo Malaysia showed an in-depth market
study towards running. While the majority identifies the sport as a means to
stay healthy physically and mentally, the survey also indicated that the market
still has the capacity to grow. Moreover, we believe that this trend uptake
will also spread to other industries, especially the lifestyle and technology
brands,” said Sim Teong Eu, co-founder of VRace Malaysia.

Nike (21.1%), Adidas (18.8%), Asics (12.5%), Brooks (8.9%), and New Balance (8.3%) are among the top 5 most preferred running shoe brands; while Garmin (19.2%) remained as the incumbent running watch brand as compared to Casio (5.6%), Suunto (4.9%), Fitbit (2.2%) and

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Amazfit (1.3%). Malaysians runners also carry items such as smartphones (82.6%), keys (42.5%), cash (35.4%), running belt (33.3%), identification card (32.4%), bluetooth earphones (18.4%), and regular earphones (16.6%) during their runs.

“Upon reviewing the results, 32.5 per cent of respondents monitor their
running activities via their smartphone. This has opened up a new horizon for
the industry’s potential to penetrate the market, and we sincerely hope that
via this partnership with VRace Malaysia, our company can continue to innovate
based on our user’s needs, as well as championing athletes across the country
by fulfilling their daily sporting needs,” said Mike Xu, Chief Executive
Officer of Vivo Malaysia, the Official Smartphone Partner for VRace Malaysia.

Among other interesting findings from the survey is the list of top
running communities in Malaysia – KLCC Runners Group, Alam Damai Runners,
Speediators, Shah Alam Running Club, Run for Malaysia and The Running Plan; as
well as the nutrition consumption habit by a runner, where solid food, energy
gel, electrolyte drinks and protein shakes tops the poll as the most preferred
type of food before, during or after a run.

“The sport is always transforming in form, patterns and trends, but what
remains is the passion towards running. As the industry progresses locally, we
hope that VRace Malaysia will continue to lead the running market by providing
creative and unique competitive races for every runner in Malaysia,” Sim
concluded.

Vivo Malaysia is the official smartphone partner
for VRace Malaysia.


What is AI Triple-Antenna Wi-Fi Technology of HONOR View20?

Lost
a game because of the smartphone’s
lost
connection?
 It happens, and it happens a lot more often than you think.
However, it’s
more to just an unstable
network.
 How you hold your smartphone plays an important role when it comes
to connection.

When
playing a game, the usual go-to position would be holding it in landscape. Your
hands are wrapped around the top of the frame, while your ring of little
fingers support the bottom. Many don’t realize, your
hands are covering exactly where the Wi-Fi

antennas
are traditionally placed, and it affects the most important
thing – the
 Wi-Fi reception.
This is
often known as the death grip.

HONOR
engineers discovered this issue early on and began researching a viable
solution. After performing countless user tests and experimentation, they
finally came up with “AI Triple-Antenna Wi-Fi”. The HONOR View20 is the first
phone to use this technology.

Triple-antenna design

Since
the problem is caused by users blocking the antennas with their hands,
engineers began by studying how users hold their phones. They analyzed and combined
the data from over 10,000 users to create thermal maps of users’ grip for both
portrait and landscape mode. The darker the spot on the map, the stronger the
grip on that part of the phone, meaning more interference.

By looking at the first map (portrait), you can see the entire top part of the phone is white, meaning there is no interference. This works perfectly for the earliest design where the antennas were placed at the top.

But when you turn it sideways to play a game or stream a video, both antennas are blocked by your hands..

HONOR engineers quickly realized they needed to think outside the box. Their solution was to place an additional square antenna in the center.

Adding another antenna may sound like a simple solution, as it would mean there would be better reception and you won’t accidently cover them all. However, for it to work, they need to be strategically placed, as signals are easily affected by metal.

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Engineers realized that not only do they need to avoid the dark spots on the maps, but they need to avoid the metal hardware inside as well. After a detailed analysis, thousands of experiments, and prototyping, the engineers created the most efficient design.

Kirin 980 and AI computing

However,
breaking out of the death grip takes more than just upgraded hardware. An
algorithm is used to determine the most optimal antenna combination at all
times and switches between them accordingly. If there are too many antennas,
more computing needs to be done, and there is the potential of your phone
switching between the antennas too often, slowing your Wi-Fi down even more.

The HONOR View20 takes full advantage of the new Kirin 980 Dual-NPU’ AI computation abilities, creating an entire set of algorithms just for handling the triple antenna.

Here’s
how it works –

The system is automatically activated when you use your phone in landscape mode, calculating which combination of antennas have the best reception.
Once it detects the signal weakening for the two main antennas (top and bottom) it enables the third antenna to boost the signal. This isn’t merely a mechanical switch.
In the event when router Wi-Fi signal is weak, switching antennas on HONOR View 20 can make your connection worse and reduce battery life unnecessarily. But this wouldn’t be a problem as the HONOR View20’s AI is able to determine the cause of the weakened signal and ensure the phone stays connected.

This
is just part of the package. The HONOR View20 also has all new 48MP Ultra
Clarity mode, a TOF 3D Camera, and world leading Liquid Cooling System.

The HONOR View20 launched in January
2019 and has been making headlines ever since. The smartphone has received the
title of “Best Selling Flagship Smartphone” in Senheng, one of the leading
independent retailers in Malaysia, and sold 1,000 units in just its first
weekend of sales start during HONOR Malaysia’s largest roadshow event in 1
Utama Shopping Centre.

For
more information on the HONOR View20, head over to HONOR’s official e-commerce
website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
. Updates can be
found at the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
.


Wiko Y60 4G Announced With Large Memory And Display

In hand comfort. Big
memory.

A handy 5.45” display with an 18:9 narrow border and wide screen format! Wiko Y60 smartphone is ideal for screening the contents of your choice while holding it in one hand. With a memory capacity of 16GB ROM, Y60 allows a storage of more than 3000 music tracks, 6000 photos or 80 apps*. A memory extension of 128GB by microSD card is also available.

Fast and smooth
entertaining life

The 4G LTE speediness
guarantees a full power
to easily browse on Internet and converse with
your relatives & friends
on
social media.

Powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, the Y60 is fit for running your apps and enjoying a smooth navigation.

Capturing moments.
Shooting features.

The Y60’s camera kit includes a 5MP camera paired with the 5MP front selfie flash. The user will particularly enjoy playing with live filters, face beauty and portrait modes.

Easy to use

With the Simple Mode developed by Wiko, we simplify your smartphone use by displaying on a unique screen the essentials apps, favorite contacts or settings. AndroidTM* makes it also easier with the new Pie (Go Edition) providing more storage space, more security and a faster utilization. And not the least to mention, your Y60 is dual SIM.

Choose your favorite
colour

Y60 comes in 3 trendy colours with soft touch finishes. Choose your favorite one from among gradient dark blue, gradient bleen or full gold. Insert your Y60 into a folio with a translucent flip cover to track notifications or a protective case. Go for an ultra-resistant printed tempered glass for a full protection.

Key features

Handy large screen in compact design
Significant storage capacity for your content
Speediness for easy Internet browsing and content loading
Great shooting features including selfie flash
New accessories for full protection

Availability

The Y60 will be priced at RM269 and is available nationwide to Malaysians starting 24 April 2019 at your nearest Wiko outlets. Wiko also offers a
*Free Gift
 with every purchase of Y60
(*Limited Time only until May 21, 2019)
.

The Y60 is available in three colours – gradient dark blue, a gradient bleen or a gold. It comes standard with a 1 year warranty and as an added bonus, a 1-to-1 exchange warranty within 120 days from date of purchase (T&C apply).

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https://my-en.wikomobile.com
 or their Facebook Page at
www.facebook.com/WikoMalaysia


ZEE5 Global Unveils its Content in 5 New International Languages

In 1994, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited became the first Indian content company to foray into international markets. 25 years later, today its digital entertainment platform
ZEE5
 took a giant leap forward to become the first ever OTT platform to offer Indian content customized for mainstream audiences across markets-at such a large scale.

The huge love for Bollywood and Indian TV Shows is not restricted to Indians or even South Asians abroad; it goes across audiences and borders. Continuing its mission to  make the best of Indian content easily accessible, to not only South Asians but also mainstream audiences across the globe, ZEE5 Global today announced that it will offer its content now in 17 languages, with the addition of 5 international languages Malay, Thai, Bahasa, German and Russian, with more languages to come in time. With this, ZEE5 Global  further underscores its commitment to bring its audiences anywhere, the finest entertainment in the language of their choice.

The announcement was made by Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer-ZEE5 Global at APOS 2019 (Asia Pacific Video Operators Summit) in Bali, Indonesia during her session on ‘INDIA: OTT DRIVES BORDERLESS AMBITION’.

Commenting on the announcement,
Amit Goenka, CEO, ZEE International and Z5 Global

said,
 “With the introduction of these new languages, ZEE5 further accelerates  its drive to be a truly global player. As we move forward with our  global expansion, we will continue to not only strengthen and expand our  content catalogue but also add on new languages as well. This will not  only open up the platform to a much wider, mainstream audience but also  enable us to quickly expand our partnerships across the globe.”

Underscoring the announcement, Archana Anand also unveiled ZEE5’s campaign
‘Extreme Emotion’
  bringing to life the extreme passion, drama and action depicted in Indian entertainment content that makes it so well loved globally. From the over the top, intense drama scenes to the extreme romance, the excessive comedy and the fast-paced fight scenes, the campaign captures the very essence of all that makes Indian entertainment so very larger than life.

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Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global
,
said,
“India  is extremely vibrant and colourful. Here, each emotion is lived and expressed to the fullest, and our movies and stories resonate this vibrancy. The best of these movies and stories is what we bring to you on ZEE5. As story tellers, it is our job to tell great stories and share them with audiences who will enjoy them irrespective of where they are or what language they speak. With our content now also being available in Thai, Bahasa, Malay, Russian and German, we look forward to forging even deeper connects with our audiences in these markets.”

The ‘Extreme Emotion’ campaign unveil was preceded by a series of teasers  that followed the APOS delegates arrival in Bali – from Human Billboards  along the scenic route from Airport to Hotel inviting people to ‘laugh, cry, scream and cheer but a lot harder than before’, to innovative airport branding, to fabulous thematic goodie bags, to an array of foods with extreme flavors of the Indian palette, all of which culminated in the vibrant unveil video. Click
here
 to view the video.

ZEE5 can be downloaded from Google Play Store/ iOS App Store and is also on
www.ZEE5.com
. The app is also available on Samsung Smart TV, Apple TV Android TV and Amazon Fire TV.


Bring HONOR to Your Loved Ones This Festive Season

In the spirit of Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri, HONOR Malaysia is adding on to their HONORaya promotions with more
Balik Kampung
 deals! Treat your loved ones to a brand new HONOR smartphone with additional special gifts that are available only this weekend. From June 1 – 2, every HONOR smartphone purchased at
participating stores
 is entitled to an HONOR gift box. As for selected smartphones under the HONORaya promotion, each purchase will be receiving an HONOR gift box, in addition to a free gift from the current HONORaya promotion. Meanwhile, buyers of the HONOR View20 will walk away with an HONOR Gift Box and an additional HONOR Body Fat Scale, only for this weekend!

The HONORaya promotions are ongoing until June 9, with the best
deals and freebies for every purchase of the HONOR 20 Lite, HONOR 8C, HONOR
View20, HONOR 8X, HONOR 10 Lite and HONOR 7S.

Models

Exclusive
  Free Gifts

Additional Weekend
  Exclusive

  HONOR View20

  FREE HONOR backpack

  HONOR gift box + HONOR
  Body Fat Scale

  HONOR 20 Lite

  FREE HONOR food
  container

  HONOR gift box

  HONOR 8C

  FREE HONOR 8C cat tote
  bag

  HONOR gift box

  HONOR 8X

  FREE HONOR food
  container

  HONOR gift box

  HONOR 10 Lite

  FREE 3gb micro SD card

  HONOR gift box

  HONOR 7S

  FREE RM 10 KFC voucher

  HONOR gift box

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

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Canon RF85mm F/1.2L USM Lens – The Essence Of Every Portrait

Canon Marketing Malaysia announced the launch of the new
RF85mm f/1.2L USM portrait prime lens. Prime lenses with an 85mm focal length
are sought after by professionals and advanced amateurs for their optimal
distance to provide perspective, depth and the ability to capture beautiful
bokeh effect. Now, the new RF85mm f/1.2L USM redefines what an 85mm lens can
achieve on Canon’s new EOS R system.

As a L series RF lens developed for professional
photographers using the EOS R system, the RF85mm f/1.2L USM utilises the wide
diameter and short back focus distance of the RF mount to achieve an 85mm lens
with a bright aperture of f/1.2, ultra-high resolution and autofocus function.

The 85mm f/1.2 lens has always been popular amongst
professional and portrait photographers as it is considered an industry
benchmark for many. President and CEO of Canon Marketing Malaysia shares “At
Canon, we are constantly striving to meet the highest demands of professionals
on the EOS R system hence with the newly launched RF85mm f/1.2L USM expands the
range of RF lenses to achieve superior optical performance as the L-series
predecessors while leveraging on the latest RF mount to maximise lens
performance in capturing stunning and soulful portraits and ethereal bokeh.”

All About Light

From a soft diffused glow to a spectacularly lit
skylight, the mastery of light makes a vital difference to photography. With
its large aperture of f/1.2, the RF85mm f/1.2L USM allows more light to enable
photographers to control light exposure and its 9-blade circular aperture also
delivers exquisite and soft bokeh. The f/1.2 aperture enables the capturing of
sharp and crisp images in low light environments with a higher shutter speed.

The 85mm focal length has always been the ideal choice for portrait photographers, allowing them to create natural-looking portraits and producing beautiful bokeh with large-aperture lenses.

The lens achieves a minimum focusing distance of 0.85m
and 0.12x maximum magnification, expanding the shooting capability from
close-ups of people to shooting small objects.

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This lens is newly developed with 13 elements in 9
groups, including Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) optical element, one UD and one
ground aspherical lens element to achieve superior image quality from centre to
periphery even at the maximum aperture of f/1.2.

The RF85mm f/1.2L USM also features Canon’s Air Sphere
Coating (ASC) to reduce lens flare and ghosting caused by reflections. It also
improves image clarity and contrast when shooting into backlight, adding
dimension into the shots.

A New Sensory
Experience with RF Mount & Control Ring

The RF85mm f/1.2L USM also features a new control ring found in new RF lens series. Users can assign settings including aperture value, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation. The control ring provides an accurate tactile feedback in the form of soft click-stops to the user as they adjust according to their subject.

When the control ring is operated alongside the main
dial and quick control dial on the EOS R camera, the user will have three dials
to set the aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity respectively which
reduces the complexity of operations that formerly required several steps.

It is recommended that users try assigning exposure
compensation to the control ring during portrait shooting. For example, when
shooting portraits outdoors and the lighting conditions change unexpectedly,
users may use their left hand to operate the control ring and adjust exposure
compensation while simultaneously focusing on using the shutter button with
their right hand. The dust and drip resistance ensures high durability even
when shooting outdoors.

Availability

The RF85mm f/1.2L USM is available from June 2019.

Specifications

  Angle of View (Diagonal)

  28°30′

  Angle of View (Horizontal)

  24°00

  Angle of View (Vertical)

  16°00′

  Closest
  Focusing Distance (m, ft)

  0.85 / 2.79

  Construction (groups elements)

  9-13

  Diameter x Length (mm) (Max.)

  103.2 x
  117.3

  Distance Scale

  –

  Drive
  System

  Ring USM

  Filter Size (mm)

  82

  Max. Magnification (x)

  0.12

  Min.
  Aperture

  16

  No. of Diaphragm Blades

  9

  Anti-dust and Moisture

  Provided

  Weight (g)
  (Approx.)

  1195

  Accessories (Lens Cap)

  E-82 II

  Accessories (Lens Hood)

  ET-89

  Accessories (Lens Bag)

  LP1424

For more information, visit
my.canon
, or follow the Official Facebook page at
www.fb.com/CanonMalaysia.


CCW Event Set to Bring Critical Communications World in Kuala Lumpur

Critical Communications World
 (CCW),  the leading conference and exhibition dedicated to connecting critical  communications professionals, will take place from 18th – 20th June in Kuala Lumpur, hosted by Malaysia’s Sapura Group. Registration for the event is now
open
.

Produced by
TCCA
,  CCW is the leading event for all stakeholders in mission-critical and  business-critical communications looking for unparalleled access to  authoritative content, up-to-the-minute policy, insight and intelligence  alongside real-world case studies and best practice advice; combined  with the latest technological innovations.

This year’s show will take place at the
Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC)
 for  the first time. The three day event will feature a series of keynote  speaker sessions, masterclasses and panel discussions by industry  experts, along with a showcase theatre highlighting the latest and  greatest technology.

CCW will also host the International
Critical Communications Awards (ICCAs) presentation ceremony, the
culmination of a programme designed to recognise and celebrate
innovation, excellence and execution in mission-critical communications.
 The ICCAs highlight products, services, organisations and individuals
who are pushing the boundaries of technological capabilities.

Programme highlights include:

Keynote Session: Critical communications standards supporting a multi-vendor and interoperable environment
 by Adrian Scrase, CTO, ETSI & Head of MCC, 3GPP
Keynote Session: Experience with new services in Nødnett, the nationwide TETRA network in Norway
 by Nina Myren, Head of Section, Department for Public Safety Communications, Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB)
Keynote Session:

Networks of the future: “We are the network!”
 by Andreas Gegenfurtner, President, Federal Agency for Public Safety Digital Radio (BDBOS)
Masterclass: Insights into Malaysian and APAC critical communications
, chaired by Kevin Graham, Director, Australasian Critical Communications Forum.
Masterclass: The global flavours of critical broadband,
 chaired by Tero Pesonen, Chair, Critical Communications Broadband Group (CCBG), TCCA.
Panel Discussion: Advances in AI technologies and applications for critical communications,
chaired by Barbara Held, Head of Directorate, Strategy and Central Management, BDBOS, with a variety of panellists.

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Please see the full masterclasses and sessions timetable
here
.

Tony Gray, TCCA Chief Executive, said: “Following the success of our 20th anniversary event in Berlin, we are looking forward to presenting CCW 2019 in Malaysia
 and providing the platform for mission-critical and business-critical
organisations to share knowledge and ideas that catalyse and drive
innovation across all critical communications sectors.”

Registration for the event is open.
Please click the
link
 to sign up.


Celcom Game Hero Crowns Hat-Trick Champion with Another RM100,000

TECHNINIER Sdn Bhd, a mobile social gaming platform provider in
collaboration with Celcom Axiata Bhd, crowned its three-time winning
champion — Teoh Khay Sheng, with the grand cash prize of RM100,000 in Celcom Game Hero — Space Rider: Star Hunt mobile game tournament.

The 25-year-old Insurance Agent from Kedah topped the ranks among eight  other finalists during a one-hour showdown held at Celcom’s headquarters  building, named
@celcom,
 with a the top score of 195,350 points and the fastest time record of only 14 minutes, making him Celcom Game Hero’s grand champion for the third time.

Teoh returns as a seasoned champion, as he claimed two victories during the Celcom Game Hero: Kill Shot Legacy and Celcom Game Hero – Knight Clash mobile tournaments in April 2018 and December 2018.

The runner-up for Celcom Game Hero — Space Rider: Star Hunt, was 39-year old Jafree Erik from Sabah, who took home a cash prize worth RM60,000 after scoring the max points of 195,350 with a time record of 18 minutes. In third place was 30-year-old Mohd Farhan Hassan from Kelantan, claiming the cash prize of RM40,000, with the max score and a time record of 42 minutes. Other finalists who were ranked 4
th
-6
th
 places were awarded RM10,000, while the 7
th
-9
th
place finalists were given RM5,000 each.

The Celcom Game Hero — Space Rider: Star Hunt cash prizes were presented by Roy Ong, Chief Product and Innovation Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad, and Alan Pei, Chief Technology Officer of Techninier, at @celcom in Petaling Jaya.

As Celcom remains committed to delivering the  best digital experience for its customers, Celcom Game Hero offers  customers a unique mobile gaming experience with the opportunity to win  cash prizes. Celcom also supports local content developers via  collaborations, and by contributing to the development of the nation’s e-Sports industry.

Celcom Game Hero’s seventh series –
 “Super Jones”, is a classic arcade style themed game, where expert to
novice players can easily swipe their way through seven ancient unique
levels, and drill their way up to the highest scores in the leaderboard.
 The latest edition offers a unique range of challenges, and more
attractive prizes for mobile gamers to bring home.

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For more information on Celcom Game Hero’s seventh mobile game tournament – “Super Jones”, visit
http://www.gamehero.my


Celebrate this Festive Season with HONORaya Exclusive Deals and Gifts

Bergaya Raya with new HONOR devices and stand a chance to win limited edition HONOR X Moschino merchandise and HONOR flagship smartphones!

HONOR Malaysia is honoring fans this Raya with its HONORaya promotions from 1 May to 9 June, offering free gifts* with selected purchases at participating
HONOR experience stores and partner stores
. Malaysians will also stand a chance to win limited edition HONOR X Moschino merchandise and HONOR flagship smartphones:

Models

Free Gifts

  HONOR
  20 Lite

  FREE
  food container

  HONOR
  8C

  FREE
  HONOR 8C cat tote bag

  HONOR View20

  FREE
  HONOR backpack + up to RM 300 cashback

  HONOR
  8X

  FREE
  food container

  HONOR
  10 Lite

  FREE
  32GB micro SD card

  HONOR
  7S

  FREE
  RM 10 KFC voucher

Buy, Submit, Win

From 1 May till 9 June 2019, HONOR
is offering customers a chance to win the exciting limited edition HONOR X
Moschino merchandise and flagship smartphones after purchasing the HONOR
smartphones listed above. Simply follow these steps –

Step 1: Visit
https://www.hihonor.com/my/honoraya2019.html

Step 2: Key in the IMEI1 into the
space provided

1
st
 Prize
 (x1):
The new HONOR 20 + Moschino Phone Case + Moschino Handbag
2
nd
 Prize
 (x2):
HONOR View20 + Moschino Red Bag
3
rd
 Prize
 (x10):
Moschino Red Bag

For more information on HONORaya, please visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or drop by their official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for other exciting updates.

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Celebrate Your Raya with Samsung Raya Promotional Campaign 2019

Raya is a season of reflection and celebration. It is a great time to  express gratefulness and love to our loved ones through gifting.

This festive season, bring home the best gifts to reward your loved ones and refurbish your home with Samsung digital and home appliances. Do check  out the new Samsung washing machine, air conditioner, refrigerator, and  vacuum cleaner for options.

Not only that, this year, Samsung is also introducing its new 2019 QLED TV  lineup that offers the best combination of picture quality, smart TV  capabilities and design to our smart home!

Starting from
15
th
 April to 16
th
 June 2019
, you can enjoy more rewards with Samsung Raya Promotion Campaign!

Product Category

Promo RRP (RM)

Rewards

  QLED
  TV

  19,999

  Free
  Samsung Galaxy S10e smartphone worth RM2,699

  Soundbar

  4,999

  PWP
  price at RM 4,999 for Atmos Soundbar with any Samsung TV Purchase

  Washing
  Machine

  4,599

  Free
  POWERstick Essential Vacuum Cleaner (VS60M6015KG/ME or VS60M6015KP/ME) worth
  RM889

  Air
  Conditioner

  2,998

  PWP
  Samsung Galaxy Bud  at RM99

  Refrigerator

  2,099

  Free
  Samsung Canister Bagless Vacuum Cleaner worth RM99 or 23L Solo Microwave Oven
  with Quick Defrost worth RM139

  Vacuum
  Cleaner

  1,199

  Samsung
  Powerstick Package with Extra Original Battery worth RM459

  Microwave
  Oven

  1,199

  Free
  2L Glass Steamer (Big) worth RM99.90, Maggi’s Special Pack worth RM16 (Oyster
  Sauce, Chili Sauce, Cukup Rasa) and Woven Bag

With
 the purchase of selected Samsung TV and digital appliances such as
refrigerator, washing machine, air-conditioner and purifier, microwave
oven as well as vacuum cleaners, you may enjoy exclusive free gifts that
 are worth up to RM2,699! Head over now to any Samsung authorised
outlets to grab these value deals!

To find out more information on the 2019 Raya Promotion Campaign, please visit
https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/samsung-raya-promotion-2019/

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Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza Seen Taking Selfies With The Vivo V15Pro, Receives Netizen’s Praises

A behind-the-scenes of a Selfie that made the Vivo V15Pro the talk of the town.

Vivo’s Malaysian Ambassador, Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza recently uploaded a selfie taken by the Vivo V15 Pro at Fiziwoo’s Raya Collection Showcase. The photo has garnered more than 116,888 likes as of publishing time.

But it was not until a behind-the-scenes shot that made everyone pay attention to this particular selfie, and it went viral, as Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza was seen taking the selfie in darkness, but the Vivo V15Pro produced an amazing result with their World’s First 32MP Elevating Front Camera.

Netizens and Twitter users were quick to note that the image produced was clear and bright despite the poor lighting conditions at the actual location where the selfie was taken.

“We
are proud to have Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza as our ambassador and we would like
to thank her for her commitment towards our brand,” Vivo Malaysia CEO Mike Xu
was quoted saying it happily when he came across the news earlier today.

Users can easily capture professional-grade photos with the V15 Pro, thanks to the 48 Million Quad Pixel Sensor, 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle Camera, and 5MP Depth Camera. The “four-in-one pixel” technology in the main rear camera combines four pixels into one large pixel to deliver high-quality photos even in the dark. The AI Super Wide-Angle Camera can expand up to 120 degrees, capturing more people and fuller landscape shots.

This powerful hardware is complemented
with AI to make professional photo-taking a breeze. Borrowing from V11, V15Pro
is equipped with AI photography features including AI Face Beauty and AI
Portrait Framing. The all-new AI Super Night Mode makes shaky night shots a
thing of the past, as consumers can now capture amazing night scenery without a
tripod or a DSLR camera.

AI Super Night Mode can instantly take
multiple photos at different exposures. It then brilliantly combines them to
greatly improve brightness and clarity, meaning night scenes can now be
captured with a high level of detail and stability.

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The Vivo
V15 Pro with 6GB RAM retails at RM 1,699 while 8GB RAM selling at RM1,899.

For more information, head over to
www.vivo.com/my
.


Discover More Destinations with Multi-city Flights Feature from Traveloka

Traveloka,
the first technology company from Indonesia to introduce Multi-City flight
feature
Through
Multi-city flight feature, users can book international flight tickets for
multiple cities in one transaction
The
new Multi-city flight feature is available for ticket booking through Traveloka
App v3.9 and above (iOS & Android) as well as through desktop

Traveloka, a leading technology company that provides online travel and lifestyle products for domestic and international destinations, officially announced its newest flight feature innovation,
Multi-city
, a feature that allows users to book flight tickets to several destinations in one transaction. As the first Indonesian technology company which introduces Multi-city flight feature, users can easily add two additional destinations from and to several international destinations, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, China, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

Outbound
travel is projected to grow over the period of 2016-2021. According to
Mastercard Future of Outbound Travel in Asia Pacific (2016 to 2021) data,
Malaysia is listed as one of the countries with the largest outbound travel
growth in Asia, with an average of 3.5% growth per year and number of trips
expected to reach 14.2 million in 2021. This growth is also expected to
increase, both due to business trips and leisure travel.

Caesar Indra, Senior Vice President Business
Development Traveloka
, said, “We understand that outbound travel
shows positive growth. This is also in line with our understanding and valuable
input from our users to provide Multi-city flight features. When traveling
abroad and staying in a country, travelers often move from one country to
another. For instance, when visiting Japan, they will arrive in Tokyo but move
to Kyoto or Osaka on another day and make the last city they visited as their
return flight location. By using Multi-city flight feature, we want to invite
users to explore the world around them and also committed to accommodate users’
needs.”

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To access Multi-city flight feature, users can
easily follow the steps below:

Open the Traveloka application version 3.9 and above
On the main page, select the Flight icon product
On Search Flights page, select Multi-city
Select your 1st and 2nd flight destination, fill in passenger’s data and select preference seat class
Click “Search” and page will show the result of flight search that      matches your flight destination

Multi-City flight feature is available in
Traveloka application version 3.9 and above, both on Android & iOS devices,
and can also be accessed via the desktop. The Multi-city flight feature is also
equipped with Smart Combo service, where the service will show affordable
airline ticket prices both for departure and return flight.

“With this new flight feature, we hope to be
able to further enhance our user experience while strengthening the evidence of
our commitment to provide end-to-end and integrated solutions for travel &
lifestyle,” Caesar Indra concluded.

For further information, please visit
https://www.traveloka.com/flight/multi-city


Fave Launches Mobile Table Ordering Service to Skip the Wait

Mobile payments and rewards platform Fave has launched a first of its kind table ordering service. By simply scanning a QR code with the Fave app, diners are directed to a menu on their own mobile phone where they can pick, place and pay for their orders using Favepay.
For consumers, the new service “Table Ordering” enables them to skip the queues, or the effort to flag down waiting staff to take their orders and bring the cheque.
Table Ordering allows F&B merchants to leverage technology to make their operations less labour intensive, particularly when presented with tighter foreign worker policies and a prevailing labour crunch in the services sector.
Launch follows from Fave’s acquisition of mobile app startups – Singapore’s CutQ and Malaysia’s FoodTime. Table Ordering is already available at over 50 F&B merchants in Singapore and Malaysia, and is expected to grow by exponentially by end 2019.

Fave
, Southeast Asia’s leader in mobile payments and loyalty rewards, recently announced the availability of its new ‘Table Ordering’ service for diners across Malaysia and Singapore. Allowing quick orders with just a few clicks, the new service aims to give their diners, a hassle-free option to order conveniently and cashlessly at their tables via their smartphones.

“The introduction of Table Ordering will enable F&B merchants to reduce the time taken for queuing, ordering and billing at their outlets while reducing dependency on waiting staff and manpower,” said Yeoh Chen Chow, Co-founder of Fave Group “Diners can self-order at their own time and seamless pay for their meals via their mobile phones. Our new table ordering feature also works on top of FavePay whereby diners can enjoy Fave’s exclusive merchant cashback and other rewards from our partners.”

A new way to order and serve

Fave users can access the new feature through the latest update of the Fave app. By simply scanning the table’s QR code, diners are directed immediately to a menu on their mobile phone where they can place and pay for their orders using Favepay. Their orders are then placed with the respective kitchens with food served piping hot and fresh to their tables at a fraction of the time. For F&B merchants, Table ordering promotes the cashless experience, improves waiter productivity and is hassle-free with no setup fees and costs involved for the launching period.

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The way forward with Fave

Since its pilot in April 2019, over 50 F&B merchants in Malaysia and Singapore have signed up on Table Ordering includes well-known brands such as
Murni Discovery, Naughty Nuri’s, Frisky Goat Bakery Cafe and Home Noodle in Malaysia
, and
Gelare,

Paulaner Brauhaus
,
Saboten
and
 Tingkat Peranakan
in Singapore that number is expected to grow exponentially by the year’s end. “We have been using FavePay for over a year now, and it has been well received by our customers, especially regulars,” said Angeline Yap, co-owner at Frisky Goat Bakery Cafe. “It is a mobile payments and rewards program combined. With the recent rollout of the table ordering feature, it makes it even for customers to order and pay directly from the comfort of their seats. Regular customers who are already familiar with our menu offerings will find it especially convenient. From our perspective, it improves our efficiency and enables us to serve our customers quicker through the service cycle.”

“I tried Fave table ordering and it was so
fast! Browsed the menu on my phone, placed an order, paid and got my cashback
reward. In a few minutes the food arrived.” said Bernard Lim, 35, Entrepreneur.
“Once I was done, I gathered my things and left the restaurant, no more waiting
for the bill and I save lots of time from my lunch break!”

Table ordering is powered by FavePay mobile
payments which also provides loyalty cashback to consumers and more returning
customers for merchants. This quarter, Favepay transactions crossed the six
million mark and more than US$6 million worth of cashback issued to Malaysians
and Singaporeans by merchants. Fave’s focus will be to increase its market
share through continued partnerships, expansion of new services, as well as
broader and deeper efforts in merchant acquisition.

Interested parties may directly download the
Fave app for free at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.


Global Smartwatch Shipments Grew 48%YoY in Q1 2019 with One in Three Being an Apple Watch

Global smartwatch shipments grew a
healthy rate of 48% year-on-year (YoY) in Q1 2019 driven by Apple,
Samsung, Fitbit, and Huawei, according to the latest research from
Counterpoint’s Global Smartwatch Tracker.

According to the Counterpoint report, in
 the first quarter of 2019, global shipments of smartwatches grew 48
percent from a year earlier, with Apple Watch (35.8 percent) continuing
to top the list, followed by Samsung (11.1 percent), Imoo (9.2 percent),
 fitbit (5.5 percent), amazfit (3.7 percent) and Huawei (2.8 percent)

(picture source: techradar.com）

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Grab a Kleenex Charger Box to Stay Connected This Hari Raya

The Limited Edition Kleenex Charger Box is a tissue box that powers up your devices and keeps you connected to family and friends, at home or on the go

Have you ever wondered if you could use your tissue box for much more than just store your tissues? Imagine if it could also keep your mobile devices charged at home, at the office or even in your car.

Well imagine no further as Kimberly-Clark Trading (M) Sdn Bhd, distributor of leading tissue brand, Kleenex is offering Malaysians a chance to get their hands on its Limited Edition Kleenex Charger Box to help them stay connected during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.

The Kleenex Charger Box is an innovation of the Kleene tissue box. Kleenex is keenly aware that consumers are very dependent on their mobile devices, even more so during the festive season, to either stay in touch with family and friends, capture and share special moments or even to receive traffic updates during the long haul ‘balik kampung’ drive and keep the kids entertained. The dreaded ‘Low Battery’ notification need not cause any alarm as you can now charge your phone from the convenience of your tissue box.

With over a billion tissue boxes sold in Malaysia to date, the Kleenex Charger Box is one of the brand’s efforts to reward its customers for making it the number one brand in Malaysia.

This innovative tissue box builds on the company’s commitment to R&D and a solid reputation for pushing the boundaries of innovation with its unique blend of products to creatively address the needs of its consumers over the past 24 years. Previous innovative offerings include mood lifting scented tissues, incorporating shea butter extract into facial tissue to soothe your skin and infusing eucalyptus oil into the tissue for when your allergies act up.

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According to Nitish Gupta, Marketing Director at Kimberly Clark, Kleenex® listens closely to its consumers to better address their needs.

“Kleenex has always punched above its weight to provide creative solutions for our consumers be it through innovative products or user experience. We also want to help our consumers enjoy and celebrate the upcoming Hari Raya to the fullest.”

“The Kleenex Charger Box will help remove one element of stress by ensuring you can continue to use your mobile devices without worrying about the low battery warning. Similar to how a Kleenex cares and is always there for you when you need it, this limited edition charger box gives you peace of mind when you need it most.”

Stay charged with the limited edition Kleenex Charger Box and wipe away your worries of missing meaningful connections and picture-perfect moments with your loved ones this festive season. Stand a chance to win the Kleenex Charger Box – all you need to do is visit the official Kleenex Facebook page, share a story on how the Kleenex Charger Box will come in handy this Hari Raya season, and tag three of your friends.

For more information visit us at www.kleenex.com.my or follow the Official Facebook page at
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Hard Rock Cafe KL Offers Globally Inspired Menu During Ramadhan

Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur today announced new, limited-time menu offerings that will take guests around the world in one bite! Between 1 May and 30 June 2019
,
the cafe welcomes guests to explore a selection of locally-crafted, globally-inspired sliders and burgers. By integrating eclectic flavours with Hard Rock’s classics, fans will enjoy a unique dining experience combining the best of both worlds during the holy month.

Hard Rock Cafe’s limited-time burger offerings combine global flavours with the traditional burgers fans have loved for decades. These new dishes include:

Passion Fruit Sliders –
get jammin’ with the winner of the BurgerRocker
competition from Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Jacob Gonzalez. The menu item features
three burger patties topped with a sweet and smoky turkey bacon jam, creamy
Jack cheese and a crispy onion ring

Tex-Mex Cheese Burger –
let’s taco ‘bout another BurgerRocker
champion, Jesus Lara from Chicago, Illinois, USA. This burger features a
full-flavoured steak patty topped with rich guacamole, smooth Jack cheese,
juicy tomato, crisp lettuce, chili spice and a soft, toasted bun.

All-American Sliders –
three burger patties topped with
creamy American cheese and a juicy onion ring, atop a bed of coleslaw and served
on toasted buns.

Buffalo-Style Sliders –
burger patties topped with spicy,
classic Buffalo sauce, a crispy fried onion and the choice of cooling blue
cheese or creamy ranch dressing

“As we expand our menu with limited-time offerings, we wanted to give guests the chance to go around the world in one sitting,” said Anibal Fernandez, Vice President of Franchise Operations & Development for Hard Rock International. “Our two BurgerRocker competition winners, The Passion Fruit Turkey Bacon Sliders and Tex-Mex Cheese Burger bring exciting twists to fan favourites by blending new flavours with our beloved classics that have remained the core of the Hard Rock Cafe since 1971.”

Guests are encouraged to stop by a Hard Rock Cafe near them to try out the new limited-time menu and cocktail lineup or visit
https://www.hardrockcafe.com/location/kuala-lumpur/
 for more information.

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