Grab Redkey F10 Cordless Foldable Vacuum Cleaner at RM100 Off This 10.10 Sales Festival

Looking to replace your old vacuum cleaner and go cordless? Look no further on the

Redkey Official Shopee Store
, where you can grab the
Redkey F10 cordless foldable vacuum cleaner
at an amazing value.

The Redkey F10 cordless vacuum cleaner features a
90-degree foldable design
 that’s unlike any others, it enables the user to reach the bottom of the sofas or beds without bending down, combined with
140AW suction power
 made possible by the 400W brushless digital motor and up to 5 suction power adjustment levels, Redkey F10 works on both hard surfaces and carpets, which makes cleaning your home effortless.

Low battery anxiety will be a thing of the past as the Redkey F10 uses a
removable battery with up to 60 minutes of cleaning time
 (automatic mode), which unlike most cordless vacuums in the market, users can purchase additional spare batteries to swap if they need to clean their home for extended periods, eliminating the need to wait for it to get fully charged whenever it runs low on battery.

What’s more, Redkey F10 also has a
dust refraction lamp
 that lets users easily detect dust on the floor, a
smart dust sensor
 that automatically adjusts the suction power, a
three-layer HEPA filter
 that filters 0.3 microns of bacteria and viruses up to 99.9%, and a detachable 0.6L large dust cup that let users empty with just a press of a button.

The Redkey F10 comes with two cleaning heads and one additional HEPA filter in the box.

For a limited time from
October 1-12
, Redkey F10 can be purchase at the
Redkey Official Shopee Store
 for a promotion price of
RM679 (U/P: RM779)
, and get a
free Xiaomi Smart Portable Organic Perfume Repellent worth RM119
, which is a combined savings of RM219. First come, first served. Don’t miss this 10.10 promotion offer!

The Redkey F10 comes with a
1-year local warranty
 and is distributed by
Comsat Distributions Sdn. Bhd
.

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GSMA Announces The Formation of a New APAC 5G Industry Community

Launched at Mobile 360 Asia Pacific, the APAC 5G Industry Community is a forum for people to learn and advocate 5G benefits to industries and enterprises

GSMA today announced at
Mobile 360 Asia Pacific
 the formation of the Asia Pacific (APAC) 5G Industry Community; a new ecosystem established for those seeking opportunities to deliver Industry 4.0 and digital transformation from 5G networks, edge-cloud services, enterprise IoT and AI.

The Community has been designed for stakeholders across the value chain including government and agencies, industry associations, mobile network providers, enterprises and industry players, solution providers, analysts, and consultants.

The APAC 5G Industry Community is comprised of 12 contributing members, as well as the existing IoT and 5G emerging market community, which have over 500 members in more than 30 countries. APAC 5G Industry Community contributing members include AIS, Axiata, DEPA, DHL, Globe, Huawei, Kominfo, Maxis, MDEC, Schneider Electric, Telkomsel and, Viettel.

The 5G Imperative

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation and more businesses are now driving forward with new technologies, with a particular focus on 5G. GSMA predicts that 5G will contribute $5 trillion to the global economy by 2025, as countries increasingly benefit from the improvements in productivity and efficiency brought about by the increased take-up of mobile services.

5G will benefit all economic sectors during this period, with services and manufacturing seeing the most impact.

“During the COVID-19 pandemic, the mobile ecosystem acted as a lifeline for people, businesses, and society. The industry demonstrated its resilience, and we must now continue to push the boundaries of possibility. The purpose of the APAC 5G Industry Community is to unlock the power of 5G connectivity so that people, industries and society thrive. GSMA is committed to playing a leading role in supporting and amplifying the vital work our industry is doing at this time,” said GSMA’s Head of Asia Pacific, Julian Gorman. “We are thrilled to announce the formation of APAC 5G Industry Community as a collaboration platform to support 5G industry innovation, application and business opportunities.”

“5G will enable the substantive digital transformation of our economy, and the goals of the APAC 5G Industry Community initiative resonate with MDEC. We look forward to effective collaborations with both public and private stakeholders, in line with our vision to lead a progressive digital economy and in support of MyDigital, the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint,” said MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation)’s CEO, Mahadhir Aziz.

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“Huawei has been working on digital transformation to support industries for viable paths of 5G connected services in recent years. Now, we have a golden key to open the gate of this trillion USD market for all potential industries to explore more converged technologies and business partner solutions with an agile and open ecosystem alliance platform from the APAC 5G Industry Community foundation.  We are pleased to become one of the key contributors of the Community and look forward to engaging more business partners and organizations in the APAC region,” said Dennis Xiao, President of Carrier Business Group, Huawei Asia Pacific Region.

Visit
https://www.gsma.com/asia-pacific/whats-new/ap5gic/
 for further insights and commentary from the APAC 5G Industry Community’s contributing members.

A story of two parts

Across APAC, while North Asia and the Oceania region are global pioneers for 5G deployment, there is still significant progress to be made in the rest of the region. There is an impetus to provide more support for education to industries, ecosystem development, innovation, and appropriate advocacy.

As such, the APAC 5G Industry Community will seek to build a platform for people who are passionate about 5G and its benefits to industries and enterprises, to connect with peers and share their knowledge to build the next generation of the mobile ecosystem.

The ecosystem’s purpose

As part of the 5G Industry Community, there are three Industry Interest groups: Manufacturing, Logistics, Port and Transportation, and Healthcare. These groups will help members:

Share 5G experiences to foster a learning culture that helps industry partners and innovators innovate
Understand industry requirements, explore scenarios and applications of 5G
Promote commercial use, reference, and best practices
Network, build ecosystems and new partnerships

Additional benefits for community members will include:

A regular newsletter with the latest 5G industry developments and insights
Access to Industry Interest Group activities
Inclusion in 5G industry reports and case studies
Opportunities to speak and showcase in GSMA 5G activities. i.e., webinars, conferences, and a new 5G tour
A bespoke networking service where businesses are matched with innovators, social impact enterprises, and mobile operators

To find out more on the APAC 5G Industry Community, please visit:
https://www.gsma.com/asia-pacific/communities/ap5gic/


Health is Wealth – Malaysian Banks Turn to Financial Wellness Apps to Compete as Digital Banks Prepare to Take Flight

Consumers in Malaysia were simultaneously some of the most ‘stressed’ (66%) and most ‘prepared’ (52%) in the region when asked about their current financial situations
74% of Malaysian banks in APAC were most likely to cite a lack of understanding of customer needs as a key challenge in developing digital money management tools
53% of Malaysia consumers indicated that they are interested in their main banks providing them with financial literacy tools

There’s a hive of activity buzzing by digital banks who believe financial wellness and digital money management tools are at the forefront of growing market share in the new Engagement Banking Era.

A recent
Backbase commissioned study, conducted by Forrester Consulting
 found that 64% of Malaysian retail banking decision makers said their company is increasing spending on digital and engagement financial wellness initiatives – the highest figure in the APAC region; more than Singapore, Japan or Australia.

This comes following submissions for a digital banking license, which are now closed.  The central bank is now in the process of selecting the lucky five to be granted one in the first half of 2022. Malaysia’s retail banking sector is now preparing for the onslaught of competition by offering customers a host of new digital features.

Backbase Regional Vice President in Asia Pacific, Iman Ghodosi, said,
 “The window of opportunity for banks to build out their digital offerings is right now and the recent report revealed Malaysians have an insatiable appetite for digital offerings. For example, 67% of consumers surveyed said they used their institution’s existing mobile app, 87% believe an excellent mobile app is an attribute they value from financial services providers, and 82% conduct their day-to-day banking via their smartphone.”

The retail banking sector in Malaysia is addressing this demand and ensuring banks can still compete in the digital space against the impending newcomers. According to the retail banking business decision-makers interviewed;

90% said they were planning to or actively expanding their digital money management tools
88% revealed they were planning to or actively expanding their financial wellness and digital money management tools, with almost half of them saying it was critical

Digital banks are coming for your customers

Mr Ghodosi believes the next six months is a critical inflection point in the digital banking space.

“The urgency and focus behind this are clear – Malaysia has five of the hottest digital banks waiting to explode into the banking scene and take market share next year, and the traditional banks are worried,” he said.

“Malaysians want a higher level of customer service and flexibility for the financial services they subscribe to. They want to access their personal finances anytime, anywhere, through any channel, and have the necessary tools to manage it. Traditional banks may lose ground if they don’t innovate quickly.”

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“Now more than ever, it’s important to own the relationship with your customer. We’ve entered the Engagement Banking Era, an evolution that stresses a one unified platform approach for banking. The number one priority in this new era is to completely re-architect the bank around the customer, moving away from siloed technology investments.”

However, progress is not without its challenges and those faced by Malaysian banks were some of the highest in the APAC region. Of the Malaysian retail banking business decision-makers interviewed;

74% said a lack of understanding of customer needs and outcomes is a barrier to their company implementing or further developing digital money management tools
66% said outdated legacy technology challenges their plans
64% said organizational silos make things difficult

“Banking sectors in all countries face challenges, but it was surprising that Malaysia’s challenges were higher than average,” said Mr Ghodosi.

“There’s also a lack of understanding at legacy institutions in Malaysia on who owns the budget for these types of initiatives. Is it considered customer experience? Is it a corporate strategy? Or is it marketing? When in fact it is all three, and more.”

Financial literacy & protecting the vulnerable

One of the biggest motivations behind increasing money behind financial literacy isn’t profit, instead its the increased capacity banks have for caring and protecting their customers. Through these new channels of customer interaction, banks can now meet needs they previously couldn’t, by leveraging data analytics, AI, and mobile technology to make financial recommendations and improve engagement for users.

Trust in traditional banks in Malaysia is far higher than digital banks and initiatives such as these aim to increase their reputation.

For example;

64% of retail banking business decision-makers interviewed noted that preventing exploitation of vulnerable and older customers was in their company’s plans when developing such digital tools
62% revealed they planned to assist customers to build better financial habits
And 66% are going to offer financial literacy tools

Additional features that these digital and engagement apps will offer include spending analysis, scheduling bill payments, advanced pay and income smoothing, automated savings, and retirement planning tools.

“
Banks can offer so much value through these engaging digital services, while at the same time collecting valuable data from users,” said Mr Ghodosi.

He added, “Our research points to digital money management apps being the primary interface between institutions and their customers as we move into the future. Consumer demand and industry sentiment show that we are only at the start of the journey.

“The competition is going to get fierce in Malaysia and that means the most important party, the consumer, will benefit long term. Time and market forces will tell which players will be the winners in the war for engagement in banking.”


HONOR 50 Buffed with Elevated Performance and 66W HONOR SuperCharge

Catch the HONOR 50 media launch livestream at 8pm tonight

The countdown for the much-acclaimed HONOR 50 starts tonight at 8pm, with Malaysia taking the honor for being the first country to launch the smartphone outside of China. Fans are determined not to miss the official launch livestream of the HONOR 50 coming October 18
th
, 8PM.

HONOR 50 – Maximized Performance Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 778G Chipset

HONOR does not play around when it comes to performance, working alongside the respectable name of Qualcomm to bring in the Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 778G processor, giving a flagship-level performance that is much desired. As such, both the CPU and GPU performance has been increased by 45% and an increased AI performance by 123%. Further boosted by the innovations of the GPU Turbo X, high-end graphics can now be enjoyed in your favorite mobile games, accelerating the gaming experience to ensure the HONOR 50 unleashes a faster for smoother gameplay.

HONOR 50 – Worry-Free Battery Life and Safe SuperCharge Experience

Thanks to the 4300mAh battery, the HONOR 50 has a battery life that long-lasting, further juiced up by the 66W HONOR Wired SuperCharge – powering up the HONOR 50 to 70% from zero in just 20 minutes, removing worries of running out of battery. A safeguard measure has been taken to ensure a safe charging, with HONOR implementing the triple identification to detect if the charger, battery and cable is made by HONOR, thus minimizing the charging failure rate. The safety mechanism allows fan to have a sigh of relief when it comes to the safety of fast charging experience.

The fun and hype continue for the HONOR 50, with a media launch livestream on
HONOR Malaysia
,
Era
 and
HITZ
’s Facebook page at 8pm tonight. Join the hype train to see what the HONOR 50 has in store!

For the latest updates, check on
HONOR Store
 or HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook page
www.facebook.com/HONORMY
.

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Honor 50 – The Next Honorable Companion For Your Social Stories

Do you like shooting videos? Do you create lots of TikTok videos? Or do you simply love creating video contents like vlogging or IRL streaming? Well, your next video capture companion is here (almost).

Now let me tease you a little bit on the upcoming new Honor 50 smartphone. It is said to have a ginormous 108MP wide angle main camera that can produce flawless image and video quality. It is also said that the OLED screen is able to display up to 1 billion colours at 120Hz refresh rate. And finally, it is powered by the new Snapdragon 778G SoC that supports 5G connectivity to give you a super fast connection for your live videos in near future.

Best of all, you can go crazy with the video capture as you will have an ample storage space up to 256GB on the phone and max up to 12GB of RAM to give you a reliable stability when you need it.

Oh, and do you like the colour options? The one that I have with me is called Honor Code. Of course, they have more colour options such as Frost Crystal, Amber Red, Emerald Green and Midnight Black.

I have been using the Honor 50 for a few days now. And one thing I’ve noticed is the liquid smooth experience when scrolling web pages and browsing Instagram timeline. The 120Hz dynamic refresh rate worked superbly, delivering the awesome smooth navigation while swiping through the pages and clocked down to 60Hz (and below) when on standby to save battery.

I simply love the camera. Being able to shoot at 108MP is great. It is not the first with a huge MP count, but it is certainly the one I look forward to. For the photo results, be sure to check out my full review of the upcoming Honor 50.

And thank God for Google Mobile Services! After the ban fiasco by the United States (thanks to Thump), we saw some Honor series that do not have GMS installed. So it is good to note that the new Honor 50 does come with GMS and you will be able to use Google’s services as usual. I honestly felt a little crippled with phones without GMS support. So this is great news for Honor fans.

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There are more to expect with the upcoming new Honor 50. More testing and reviewing time for me. While I’m doing that, stay tuned for the official release date which to my understanding, is coming really soon. I will definitely share the release date with you guys here.

Edit
: The official launch date has been announced!  You can check out the livestream launch this 18th October at 8.00pm on Honor Malaysia’s official Facebook Page.

Cheers.


HONOR 50 Up For Grabs Nationwide Today

While you’re there, enjoy free gifts worth up to RM 300!

There’s just so much hype on what’s going on with the HONOR 50 at the moment. Not only it takes the crown as the first country to receive this beauty after its international launch, it is on course to make headlines as HONOR’s best smartphone for vlogging, hitting the right spot for youths who can now freely be creative with what HONOR 50 has to offer.

Fans who are planning to get their hands on the 8GB + 256 GB of the HONOR 50 will get themselves rewards worth up to RM300, while rewards up to RM 120 awaits for those getting the 6GB + 128GB version.

With a positive response from Malaysian fans on its pre-order, the good news just gets better with more rewards and Digi joining in the fun! The new HONOR 50 is now available with Digi Postpaid Plan Phone Freedom365. Grab the best deal monthly payment from RM 36 month with Digi Postpaid 120 and enjoy total savings up to RM1,135*.

Device Promo Price from 25October to 24November 2021 with zero Upfront payment & 0% interest rate.

For more details, please visit Digi stores nearby or log in to
https://store.digi.com.my/shop/phones/phonefreedom365/honor/honor-50
.

HONOR 50 – Wonder in One Take

HONOR 50 brings the one-take vlog shooting experience to a whole new level, making perfect selfies and videos, and grabbing your friends in for the fun in every frame in one take. You can now vlog your parties and switch to the selfie function with no fuss, taking the attention with sharp and crisp photo qualities.

Now with a much pro-graded quad camera set up, boasting the 108MP main camera, an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera, the HONOR 50 allows fans to shoot photos and videos with ultra-clarity and in beautiful detail, even at night when brightness is limited.

Thanks to the 4300mAh large capacity battery, the HONOR 50 has a long-lasting battery life, further juiced up by the 66W HONOR Wired SuperCharge – powering up the HONOR 50 to 70% from zero in just 20 minutes – making sure you’re never running out of battery. Charge your phone with ease in the morning – wash up to prep for work, grab a coffee and toast, and before you knew it, your HONOR 50 is up and raring to go for what’s ahead! Monday blues you say? The HONOR 50 will take that down!

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What’s more, the HONOR 50 comes with a 6.57-inch 75
o
 Super Curved OLED screen that supports Full HD resolution of 2340×1080. The display can produce a whopping 1.07 billion colors and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, delivering stunning visuals, sharp and crisp details, and an immersive color experience.

Further boosted by an intelligent dynamic refresh rate at 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 300Hz, an immersive gaming is now possible to admire in the beauty of the HONOR 50. Safe to say, you can enjoy watching vlogs you just made with the exact striking quality and be amazed by what the HONOR 50 has in store in expanding your creativity and viewing experience.

Price and Availability

The HONOR 50 comes in 2 versions, first version comes with the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage prices at RM1,699 in 2 color choices of Midnight Black and the limited edition HONOR Code, available for purchase via various online stores only.

The 8GB RAM + 256GB version is set at RM1,999 that comes in 3 color modes of Frost Crystal, Emerald Green and Midnight Black, while stocks last via various online stores and HONOR Authorised Stores nationwide.

Don’t wait! Get it online or hit the HONOR stores, it’s time to get your hands on the HONOR 50 for an experience like never before! Visit the
HONOR Store
 or HONOR Authorized Stores nationwide to grab one today.


Brand New HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD is Available for Pre-Order at RM2,499

Exclusively at Shopee’s HONOR Official Store from October 5th 2021

HONOR Malaysia doesn’t seem to stop with more launches on its laptop series, with the latest edition – the HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD – available for pre-orders at a discounted price of RM 2,499, saving you RM 200 from its original price of RM 2,699. This is exclusively at
Shopee’s HONOR Official Store
 from October 5
th
 onwards, with fans enjoying up to 18 months of 0% installment while paying as low as RM138 per month. To not miss out on this once in a lifetime deal, fans just need to pay a RM 250 deposit from October 5th onwards to join in the fun!

HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD – Powerfully Compact

For an upgraded user experience and unparalleled performance, the HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD takes the sky with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor and AMD Radeon graphics card, powering up performance for heavy multitasking at great speed, just the type fans are looking for.

Looking ahead with the 15.6-inch stunning Eye Comfort HONOR FullView Display, 100% sRGB colour gamut and a screen to body ratio of 87%, the new HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD delivers a nice viewing experience that exploits colors and images with fine details, whether work or leisure. It’s now a signatory mark to see the TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification and TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certification, giving fans the relieve for eye fatigue and enabling long hours of work with comfortable experience.

Designs aren’t overlooked, with a sleek and lightweight design that weights at 1.54kg and 16.9mm thin, easily fits into any bags on-the-go. Enjoying portability with style is the new trend, with the azure blue chamfer design giving a further sleek and stylish into a compact laptop suitable in your office or at home.

With a massive 56Wh battery power, the HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD offers all-day entertainment and further boosted by the 65Wh USB-C fast charging that juices up to 65% in just one hour. Things just get better with the charger capable in charging any devices with the Type-C port.

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To make multitasking even better between your smartphone and laptop, fans are happy to capitalize the potential of the HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD with the Multi-screen Collaboration, by pairing it with the arrival of the HONOR 50 with a simple tap. You can now simply drag, drop, and edit your files in HONOR 50 using the keyboard and mouse of laptop. How convenient is that? Isn’t this a thing of beauty for the incoming HONOR 50?

So mark your calendars and get going this coming October 5
th
! Get the HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD on pre-order with a special price of RM2,499, via with a RM250 deposit on
Shopee’s HONOR Official Store
 to lock yourself with this amazing deal. The HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD is available nation from 10
th
 October 2021 onwards, available in the 8GB + 256GB version and Mystic Silver color.

For more details, check out our HONOR Store at
https://www.hihonor.com/my/
  and HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/HONORMY
.


HONOR MagicBook Festival is Here for a One-Day Only Promo on October 10th

Reward yourself up to RM 228 when you grab any selected laptops from the MagicBook series!

HONOR Malaysia will be holding a one-day special promo via the online channels of
HONOR Store
,
Shopee’s HONOR Official Store
,
Lazada’s HONOR Flagship Store
,
Senheng Online Store
 and the HONOR Experience Store nationwide. The HONOR MagicBook Festival will surely excite fans to grab any selected laptop from the HONOR MagicBook series at discounted prices and rewards up to RM 228! Take a look from the 5 choices of HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD, HONOR MagicBook 14 AMD, HONOR MagicBook 15, HONOR MagicBook X 15 (the Intel i3 & i5 versions) and HONOR MagicBook Pro.

Fans who peeked around these laptops will also bring home free gifts such as an HONOR Laptop Backpack and a Wireless Mouse. The one day festival is also on par with the official launch of the HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD!

Here are the lists of laptops that is ready to thrill the fans with exciting prices!

HONOR MagicBook Festival

Model
Retail Price
After Discount
Free Gifts
HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD
RM2,699
RM2,499
N/A
HONOR MagicBook 14 AMD (8GB + 256GB)
RM2,699
N/A
HONOR Laptop Backpack
HONOR MagicBook 14 AMD (8GB + 512GB)
RM2,999
N/A
HONOR Laptop Backpack and Wireless Mouse
HONOR MagicBook 15
RM3,699
RM3,499
HONOR Laptop Backpack and Wireless Mouse
HONOR MagicBook X 15 (Intel i3)
RM2,299
N/A
HONOR Laptop Backpack
HONOR MagicBook X 15 (Intel i5)
RM2,899
N/A
HONOR Laptop Backpack and Wireless Mouse
HONOR MagicBook Pro
RM3,599
RM3,299
HONOR Laptop Backpack and Wireless Mouse

HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD

The HONOR MagicBook 15 AMD will be seen as a brand new laptop among fans. Its 15.6-inch screen gives the assurance for a price worthy buy for work and leisure, with pre-order commencing from October 5
th
 onwards on Shopee’s HONOR Official Store. So the best time is to grab it during the festival for a discount price of RM 2,499 from its original RM 2,699 price.

HONOR MagicBook 14 AMD

The HONOR MagicBook 14 AMD on the other hand comes with the latest AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Processor, giving style for a light-weight laptop in a 14.1-inch size to body ratio of 84% screen. You can show off better styles using the 180 degree hinge opening for convenient presentation of your works or discussion among groups, flex the laptop in a cool way too. The HONOR MagicBook 14 AMD will be known to be an easy carry laptop to fit into any bags, just suits the ladies even with shopping bags. Not forgetting a multi-screen collaboration just ups the convenient level further when you pair with the up and coming HONOR 50 just with a simple tap, giving access of your smartphone files on your laptop. Multi-tasking is now a style!

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Comes in 2 versions, the 8GB + 256GB version is priced at RM 2,699 alongside an HONOR Laptop Backpack, while the 8GB + 512GB version is sold at RM 2,999 that comes with the HONOR Laptop Backpack and a Wireless Mouse.

HONOR MagicBook 15

This is the beast that has been making all the headlines. The HONOR MagicBook 15 hold the reputation for being a powerfully compact laptop for unparalleled performance, thanks to the 11
th
 Gen Core i5 processors – suitable for the working adult crows and students for daily usage. Giving eye comfort features, worry not on stressing your eyesight. The WiFi-6 connection just makes it better for a lag-free experience during your online video calls.

Fans will be delighted to grab this mammoth at a discounted price of RM 3,499 for its 16GB + 512 GB version, which comes along with the HONOR Laptop Backpack and a Wireless Mouse. Look no further if you’re looking to get a beast for a budget that is below RM 4,000!

HONOR MagicBook X 15

For students, you’ll be amazed on what the HONOR MagicBook X 15 can do! This budget laptop does not compromise on performance, giving fast charging to juice up anywhere you go and an eye comforting screen that minimizes any eye fatigue issues especially for long hours of online classes.

Consists of 2 versions to choose from, the Intel i3 8GB + 256GB version is now at RM 2,299 together with a HONOR Laptop, will the higher version of the Intel i5 8GB + 512 GB comes in at RM 2,899 with the HONOR Laptop Backpack and a Wireless Mouse as the free gift. If you’re looking around and about, we bet this is something you can’t resist!

HONOR MagicBook Pro

The style theme does not stop here. The HONOR MagicBook Pro gives elegance for the business and elite classes, styling itself for its massive, eye comfort, 16.1 inch screen for larger viewing. Pleasure or work you say? Why not both? The style gets better with a Fingerprint Power Button Scanner and Pop Up Camera for your own security and privacy.

Coming in 16GB + 512GB version, at a discounted price of RM 3,299, you’ll take home a HONOR Laptop Backpack and a Wireless Mouse as the free gift too!
All laptops are trademarked with HONOR’s signature TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light & TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certification, giving minimal eye fatigue experience and stress on the eyesight – perfect for long usage and carrying out any work tasks on hand without worries. For more information about this exciting one-day only HONOR MagicBook festival, check out
HONOR Store
,
Shopee’s HONOR Official Store
,
Lazada’s HONOR Flagship Store
 and
Senheng Online Store
.


HONOR’s Best Smartphone for Vlogging – HONOR 50 for a One-Take Vlogging Experience

Catch the HONOR 50 media launch livestream on 18 October 2021

With the digitalera now the real deal for content creation, people are demanding for a capable tool that captures wild moments with minimum set up for convenience, pressing the button and sharing it with the world. HONOR Malaysia is ready to give fans a wild smartphone vlogging experience in just one take, in the shape of HONOR 50, as it claims to be the best smartphone for vlogging this year.

Aiming to give fans the premium experience of sharing video contents of their surroundings, video loggings seem to be the ideal way of telling the world what we do, in a raw, realistic and fun way to express what we felt in that moment. That’s where the HONOR 50 scratches that grow.

HONOR 50 – Six Vlogging Modes for all the fun

Equipped with the Multi-Video Recording and six vlog shooting modes, the HONOR 50 is suitable for various vlogging methods, giving creativity a fun way to play around. Fans can now click to record and shoot with multiple camera angles at the same time, producing interesting vlogs to minimize editing after records.

1. Dual-View Recording

The Dual-View Recording activates the front and rear lens to record simultaneously, with the help of a dedicated button. This gives the perfect view for parents to capture photos or videos of their growing toddler walking or grabbing toys around home, with the baby’s action and the expression of the mom and dad clear to see. Dates can now be fun too! Lovebirds can now take a photo of themselves and their partner with a single button, capturing a romantic dinner in one-take. With a single view, the expression of two people or more, can be seen clearly.

2. Picture-in-Picture Recording

The Picture-in-Picture Recording feature gives a freedom of maximizing the overlay of the front camera for a bigger view, suiting travel vloggers who are now capable of recording themselves and their journey in one shot at a time! Gone are the days of rotating your vlogging camera!

3. Dual-View Recording (Rear/Rear)

Maximizing the potential of both the rear lens, the Dual-Rear-View Recording gives a flexible option of capturing panorama on one while zooming and emphasizing on the other rear camera. Vloggers can now capture the vibe of the café they’re hopping with the left lens, while the right lens takes care of the travel partner enjoying a good old morning mocha with clear details. Capture anything – sports events, outdoor tracks, even dancing, the possibilities are endless!

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4. Fast and Slow-Motion Recording

HONOR itself created a special feature in the name of the Fast and Slow-Motion, giving a speed up to 4 times and a slow-mo of 0.5, including sound capturing synchronously. Indeed, a slow motion in one-take at any time! You can now capture hard core and fast paced happenings, and whenever you want, tap for a slow-mo or speed up. Just think about how wild you can capture a friend’s party! Feel free to chip in any editing skills for desired effect.

5. Front to Rear Recording

The Front to Rear Recording takes vlogging back to the classic days, with a modern twist. Vloggers can now seamlessly switch the recording from the front or rear camera anytime, giving talking preference and the change of scenery with ease. Thinking about food vlogging anyone?

6. Single to Dual-View Recording

To top off the six, the Single to Dual-View Recording allows switching from the front single-lens to the rear dual-view camera without pausing your recordings. Vlog your contents worry free and switch to the front or rear camera in your wildest content imagination! Long gone are the days of missing that golden moment!

Vloggers and content creators are sure not to miss out the best smartphone for vlogging, with the HONOR 50 sets for a media launch livestream on HONOR Malaysia and HITZ’s Facebook page at 8pm on 18 October 2021. Don’t miss out to see what the HONOR 50 has in store!

For any updates, check on
HONOR Store
,
Lazada’s HONOR Flagship Store
,
Shopee’s HONOR Official Store
 or HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook Page at
www.facebook.com/HONORMY
.


HONOR’s Best Vlogging Smartphone: HONOR 50 returns with Google Mobile Services

Price starting at RM 1,699, pre-order today for rewards worth up to RM550!

Malaysia takes the grand honor as the first country to bring in the highly acclaimed HONOR 50, after its launch in China earlier this year. The HONOR 50 will be supporting the Google Mobile Services, giving a much need familiarity for anticipating fans. HONOR is proud to claim that this is their best smartphone for vlogging, bringing a one-stop vlogging experience that fans will be looking forward for.

Justin Li, the CEO of HONOR Malaysia said, “Today marks not only HONOR’s first return to Malaysia since turning independent, but also the media launch of HONOR. HONOR’s market share of reaching 16.2%  in China this August fuels our confidence for its global success”.

“Continuing the HONOR series’ legacy of integrating aesthetics and technology, the new HONOR 50 smartphone boasts an array of impressive innovations across its camera, design and performance, by collaborating with our global industry leading partners”, said Li.

One stop Vlogging Experience with the 108MP Camera

The HONOR 50 brings the one-take vlog shooting experience to a whole new level, with a whooping 32MP front camera, making perfect selfies and videos and grabbing your friends in for the fun in every frame. Now with a much pro-graded quad camera set up, boasting the 108MP main camera, an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera, the HONOR 50 allows fans to shoot photos and videos with ultra-clarity and in beautiful detail, even at night when brightness is limited.

Coupled with six multi-video shooting modes that delivers top tier recording experience for different angles and perspectives, content creators can now achieve professional videos with high quality audios, giving an all-rounded yet an effortless vlogging experience.

Superior Craftmanship and Dual Ring Camera Design

Fans are able to choose from 4 attractive color choices of Frost Crystal, Emerald Green, Midnight Black and the limited edition of HONOR Code. Stepping away from the usual colors, the Frost Crystal is a trendy color to what the world is favoring with. Emerald Green gives that premium feel of owning a beast of a smartphone that mirrors the HONOR 50. The rare HONOR Code gives a vibrant visual effect in a monogram design, allowing better appreciation of what superior craftsmanship is. The Midnight Black is just the classic touch for anyone who enjoys the dark color as a whole.

On the other hand, by adopting a dual ring design and inspired by the classic twin lens reflex camera, the HONOR 50 adopts a dual ring camera design made up of two concentric circles on the back, resembling a pair of eyes to help users see more of the world around them.  The classic ring designs are inspired to resemble luxurious jewelry brands, with the top circle featuring a camera that is well polished like a classic, timeless metal ring surrounding the edge. Owners of the HONOR 50 can be proud in acquiring such an iconic smartphone, stepping into a lifestyle of unparalleled beauty with moments ready to be captured with just a touch of a button.

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Stunning 75° curved OLED Display for Better Viewing Experience

The HONOR 50 boasts a 6.57-inch 75° curved OLED display with a Full HD+ in an exciting 2340 X 1080 resolution. Fans can enjoy their gaming, video or photo experience in a mammoth 1.07 billion color display, covering 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Further boosted by an intelligent dynamic refresh rate at 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 300Hz, an immersive gaming is now possible to admire in the beauty of the HONOR 50. With an intelligent dynamic refresh rate, fans can adjust the refresh rate based on on-screen actions, helping to save power consumption. Safe to say, finding comfort in a massive resolution and color crisp gives an experience like no other.

Ultra Long Battery Life with 66W HONOR SuperCharge

Thanks to the 4300mAh battery, the HONOR 50 has a long-lasting battery life, further juiced up by the 66W HONOR Wired SuperCharge – powering up the HONOR 50 to 70% from zero in just 20 minute – removing worries of running out of battery. A safeguard measure has been taken to ensure a safe charging, with HONOR implementing the triple identification to detect if the charger, battery and cable is made by HONOR, thus minimizing the charging failure rate. The safety mechanism allows fan to have a sigh of relief when it comes to the safety of fast charging experience.

The HONOR 50 is armed with the Qualcomm Snapdragon
TM
 778G 5G chipset, improving both CPU and GPU performance by 45% and AI processing power by 123% compared with the previous generation. Powered by GPU Turbo X, a unique graphics acceleration technology, the HONOR 50 delivers a powerful performance even during intense gaming.

Price and Availability

The HONOR 50 comes in 2 versions, with the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage prices at RM 1,699 in 2 color choices of Midnight Black – available to purchase online and offline, and the limited-edition HONOR Code – available for purchase only through various online stores.

The 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version is set at RM 1,999 that comes in 3 stunning colors of Frost Crystal, Emerald Green and Midnight Black, while is available via various online stores and HONOR Authorised stores nationwide.

Fans are now able to gear up and pre-order from October 18, 9pm onwards to enjoy exciting rewards!

Fans will get rewards worth RM 250 for the 6GB + 128GB version while fans who picked the 8GB + 256GB version will bring home rewards worth RM500.

You can check out
HONOR Store
 or visit HONOR Authorized Stores nationwide today to grab yourself the HONOR 50!

For the latest updates, tap in to HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/HONORMY and website
www.hihonor.com/my/
.


HUAWEI is Launching a Range of New Products in Malaysia Soon

Don’t miss the livestream launch at 7pm, this 28 October!

HUAWEI today announced the upcoming APAC Autumn Product Launch, happening this 28 October 2021. To continue provide consumers an intelligent lifestyle and elevate their productivity, health and fitness experience, HUAWEI is bringing in Malaysians a range of new products, including the HUAWEI MateBook 14s, HUAWEI nova 9 and HUAWEI WATCH GT 3. Stay tuned to the exciting
livestream launch
 at 7pm, 28 October 2021!

HUAWEI MateBook 14s – A Sleek Laptop with High Performance

The HUAWEI MateBook 14s features a sleek body design with sharpened edges. It comes with a 2.5K HUAWEI FullView Display and a productivity-friendly aspect ratio of 3:2, supporting 90 Hz Refresh Rate to create an engaging visual experience. The HUAWEI MateBook 14s runs with the new 11
th
 Gen Intel® Core™ H-series Processor at standard voltage for fast and smooth performance. To deliver a whole new working experience, the laptop is supported by Mobile App Engine, the beta version of PC AppGallery for users to access and browse apps at ease.

Equipped with a high capacity 60Wh battery (rated value) and a pocketable 90W power adapter, this new laptop supports fast charging and allows user to work up to 3 hours with just 15 minutes of charging time. The newly Super Device fuction enables Multi-device Connectivity – users can transfer or project files by connecting HUAWEI smartphone, tablet, monitor with just a simple tap.

The HUAWEI MateBook 14s is open for pre-order from 28 October onwards with amazing free gifts.

HUAWEI nova 9 – A Smartphone with Impressive Camera Technology

The HUAWEI nova series has been known as one of the most favorable smartphone among Malaysians. HUAWEI nova 9 supports 50MP Ultra Vision camera and flagship-grade XD Fusion Engine to improve its photography quality. Wrapped with a new breath-taking design, this smartphone features a 6.57-inch 1.07 billion original colour display that supports up to 120Hz Refresh Rate. Coming in wih 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge, it is aim to level-up user’s entertainment and gaming experience.

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HUAWEI Watch GT 3 – A Smartwatch with Private Trainer Powered by HarmonyOS

Premium yet intelligent, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 is a professional private trainer on wrist. It features AI Running Coach and more than 100 Workout Modes to help users with their workour routine. This smarwatch also built with the new generation Heart Rate Monitoring Technology, to detect and monitor user’s heart rate all-day long with its powerful battery life last up to 2 weeks.

With all these new additions to the HUAWEI product family, be sure to get ready for the upcoming livestream launch this 28 October 2021, happening on
HUAWEI Malaysia Official Facebook Page
!

For more information please visit:
http://consumer.huawei.com


HUAWEI NEXT-IMAGE Awards 2021: The World’s Largest Smartphone Photography Contest Is Back

The contest open entries for all HUAWEI users from 1 October to 30 November 2021
Don’t miss the chance to unleash your photography skills as incredible prizes awaits you

Calling out to all photography enthusiast and HUAWEI users! Happening from 1 October to 30 November, HUAWEI welcomes photographers to capture the world from their HUAWEI smartphones and join the Malaysia HUAWEI Community NEXT-IMAGE Awards Contest.

With over 2 million entries worldwide since the Awards began in 2017, it has provided a platform for photographers to receive recognition and benchmark their work against others from all over the world. Whether you are an avid photographer, a student, or an amateur hobbyist, the NEXT-IMAGE Awards provides the outlet to test out your skills and share your creativity.

How to Participate:

Log in with your HUAWEI ID and register your entries on
HUAWEI Community
.
Click on the ‘’NEXT-IMAGE Design’’ banner in the homepage.
After entering the ‘’NEXT-IMAGE Design’’ page, click ‘’Participate Now’’.
Select a category, upload image, and include a title and description as well as the smartphone model you used to capture the image.

From 1 October to 30 November 2021, each participant can submit up to 30 entries and all entries must be taken on a HUAWEI smartphone only. 30 best works will be shortlisted on 7 December 2021. 4 out of the 30 shortlisted best work will be selected to win the prize for Malaysia HUAWEI COMMUNITY NEXT-IMAGE Awards Contest. For winner announcement, stay tuned on
HUAWEI Malaysia Official Facebook Page
 &
HUAWEI Community Page
 on 31 December 2021.

The 30 shortlisted works of Malaysia HUAWEI COMMUNITY NEXT-IMAGE Awards Contest will also automatically be participated in the global level of HUAWEI NEXT-IMAGE Awards 2021.

Check out more information about
Participation Rules
 and
Terms and Conditions
.

10 Categories to Celebrate the Beauty of Visual Storytelling

HUAWEI encourages participants to explore different perspectives, formats, and light conditions. The contest has 10 distinct categories calling HUAWEI smartphone users to optimize and explore the strengths of their devices, while telling original, compelling stories through photos and videos.

Portrait
 – At its best, portrait photography tells rich and compelling human stories better than words ever could. Whether it’s of yourself, of a loved one, or a model, submit your best portrait shots.

Monochrome
 – Monochrome images remove distracting colours, helping the viewer focus on the subjects, textures, shapes, patterns and composition. Use black and white photography to reflect the atmosphere, fun or originality of the shot.

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Colour
 – HUAWEI smartphones are renowned for their ability to produce vibrant photos that are bursting with vitality. Show your true colours by expressing yourself through smartphone photography.

Snapshot
– Photography lets you live in the moment, encouraging you to capture defining moments and scenes. Create a snapshot that tells a powerful story, or immortalize an important memory forever.

Night
 – Thanks to the power of AI, HUAWEI smartphones capture incredible night scenes without the need for a flash. Get creative, and make a night shot to remember.

Telephoto
 – For many smartphone users, zoomed-in photos are usually blurry or low quality. That’s not the case with HUAWEI. Use your telephoto lens to home in on the important details and show off the clarity of your zoomed-in shots.

Super Wide Angle
 – Wide angle lenses allow photographers to get as close to the subject as possible without excluding crucial elements in the background. Use your mobile photography skills to make viewers feel as though they’re viewing the scene with their own eyes rather than through a photograph.

Super Macro
 – In photography, as in life, the small details are important. Explore different macro photography subjects and techniques, as you show off your camera’s ability to capture tiny details up close.

Story Creator
 – Shoot and produce a mobile-shot movie of 15 minutes or less to express your creativity and share your story through moving images. Assume the director’s chair as you create a cinematic masterpiece to show to the world.

Storyteller
 – Different from the other categories that only allow single photo to be uploaded, in this catalogue, you can use a group of photos (3-9 photos) to express emotions, tell a story, record changes or discover trends.

Win Incredible Prizes

HUAWEI NEXT-IMAGE Contest pays tribute to the work of mobile photographers all over the world with prizes for local and global entries.

Malaysia HUAWEI COMMUNITY NEXT-IMAGE Awards Contest

 3 Grand Prizes
Mystery HUAWEI Device
HUAWEI FreeBuds 4
HUAWEI WATCH Fit
Best Image Taken on nova Series
A special category offers by Malaysia HUAWEI Community Next-IMAGE Awards 2021, only for nova Series users.
Mystery HUAWEI Device
HUAWEI FreeBuds 4

Global level HUAWEI NEXT-IMAGE Awards 2021

 3 Grand Prizes
USD10,000 NEXT-IMAGE Creation Fund
Electronic Award Certificate
27 Best-in Category Winners
USD1,000 NEXT-IMAGE Creation Fund
Electronic Award Certificate

30 Runner-Up Winners
HUAWEI WATCH 3
Electronic Award Certificate
10 Student Focus Award Winners

NEXT-IMAGE Creation Fund of USD1,000
HUAWEI P50
Electronic Award Certificate

Don’t miss this opportunity to unleash your photography skills and win amazing prizes1! Mark your calendar and start submitting your awesome photos3 through
HUAWEI Community
 before 30 November 2021.

For more information, visit
HUAWEI Malaysia Community Page
,
Facebook Page
 or download
My HUAWEI App
.


HUAWEI Store First Ever Laptop and Monitor Sales in 2021 Available From 25 – 31 October

Enjoy discounts up to RM539 and FREE gifts worth up to RM806 when you purchase selected HUAWEI products

on HUAWEI Store Online, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee, and HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada

If you have been on a quest for a perfect laptop to suit your lifestyle and needs, HUAWEI has got you covered with its HUAWEI PC Carnival Week! Starting from 25 October until 31 October, you will be able to score great savings up to 20% OFF1 and walk away with free gifts* worth up to RM806 when you purchase selected HUAWEI products on
HUAWEI Store Online
,
HUAWEI Official Store
 on Shopee, and
HUAWEI Flagship Store
 on Lazada.

If you have been having trouble deciding which model would perfectly suit you, fret not as there is an array of choice for your consideration, including the HUAWEI MateBook D14, HUAWEI MateBook D15, HUAWEI MateBook 14, and HUAWEI MateStation S. Mark your calendar as you will not want to miss this deal!

HUAWEI MateBook D14 – HUAWEI‘s Best Value Laptop in 2021

RM 400 OFF* with FREE gifts worth RM 199*

HUAWEI knows not everyone needs a flagship laptop to get by the day and sometimes, it just needs to be sufficient without forsaking performance. If you are looking for a laptop that would not break your bank while still giving you the incredible performance, the HUAWEI MateBook D14 is on promotion at RM2,299 (RRP: 2,699) –making it the one for you.

Weighing at just 1.38kg, the HUAWEI MateBook D14 comes with great portability for you to carry your laptop whenever you are on the go. Equipped with 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, the MateBook D14 is able to take on any type of work you may be working on. Of course, we do not only use our laptop for work but also for entertainment. With its powerful 56Wh battery, HUAWEI MateBook D14 can run up to 13.2 hours of 1080P videos. Now, you can stream music videos, TikTok and enjoy entertainment at ease.

HUAWEI MateBook D15 – The Laptop For Every Student

FREE gifts worth up to RM 766*

As students, we spend most of our time on laptops completing assignments and researching for materials, which means we are required to have good multi-tasking skills. To help you with that, the HUAWEI MateBook D15 is here packed with intelligent features!

Comes in two variants featuring the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ and the 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors to accelerate and enhance the performance – this laptop delivers you a smooth and enjoyable experience when you are writing and researching for your essay. Spending long hours on screen can strain your eyes, especially with small screens. The HUAWEI MateBook D15 is equipped with 87% screen-to-body ratio and narrow bezels giving an impressive viewing experience. HUAWEI MateBook D15 power button also comes with a built-in fingerprint reader, safeguarding your documents without you having to worry about anyone copying your work when you are away from your laptop.

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HUAWEI MateBook 14 – The Ultimate Working Partner

RM 200 OFF* with FREE gifts worth RM 667*

If you are looking for a heavy-duty device that can support your day-to-day business and personal needs, look no further because the HUAWEI MateBook 14 will elevate your working experience to a whole new level while complementing your lifestyle needs.

Equipped with an impressive AMD octa-core chip processor, the HUAWEI MateBook 14 delivers impeccable performance for you to multitask or create contents wherever you are, without having to worry about lags. Not only that, to give consumers an immersive experience with the laptop, the HUAWEI MateBook 14 is built with a higher screen-to-body ratio of 3:2 along its 2K HUAWEI FullView Display. Featuring the 65W USB-C charger that comes with the laptop, you can be assured that it will be provided with the power it needs in a blink of an eye. You can even just plug the charger in when you are rushing out and you can always be on-the-go without any hassle.

HUAWEI MateStation S – The Powerful Compact PC

RM 277 OFF* with FREE gifts worth RM 189*

Not everyone wants to buy a laptop because some of you might be a PC user and that’s why HUAWEI if offering something to all PC lovers out there. Packed in a minimal and simple case with sleek star trail design, the HUAWEI MateStation S is equipped with 6-core AMD Ryzen™ 5 4600G Processor, delivering a powerful performance for a smother experience while completing your day-to-day tasks.

The HUAWEI MateStation S comes with a massive 23.8-inch Full HD Display featuring three slim bezels with a 90% screen-to-body ratio that gives a fully immersive experience to the users. The MateStation S is equipped with vertical blades that only measures at 22dB and even with full throttle, the fan would only measure at 28dB — delivering whisper quiet for you to have an uninterrupted user experience all day long.

Besides the amazing promotions, HUAWEI has prepared something thrilling for you too! Tune into the Shopee Live and Lazada Live on the 26 October until 29 October to stand a chance to win attractive prizes.

For more information, visit HUAWEI Malaysia Official Website or
Facebook Page
.


iGamie: How One Company is Looking to Change The Mobile Gaming Industry

We’re spending more time on mobile than any other device. Whether we’re on a commute or lazing at home, mobile gaming has become a major source of entertainment and relaxation for people of all ages. In fact, the mobile gaming industry has grown
18% over the past year
 and it’s not looking to slow down anytime soon.

Purchasing in-game currency for players to get access to exclusive skins and items is common among core gamers. According to App Annie, while casual players make up 78% of the player base, they only account for 23% of the consumer spend on mobile games. Core players on the contrary, make up 20% of the player base but contribute to 66% of this spend.

On top of that many of these games offer little opportunity to discover new like-minded friends with a similar passion for the game. Gamers tend to band together with their close friends that play the same game, but finding other new friends can be a challenge.

That’s where
iGamie
 comes in.
iGamie
is the ultimate platform to take your gaming experience to the next level. From credit top-ups to connecting with other like-minded gamers, players are able to manage all your gaming needs through a single platform.

Working with the largest game publishers

By working directly with publishers from the world’s leading games such as Roblox, PUBG and Lords Mobile,
iGamie
 strives to deliver an even better experience for players. Gamers are able to enjoy up to 10% off the gaming credit, offering one of the lowest top-up rates in the market.

Offering Secure Localised Payment Options

Security and ease of payment are among the most important aspects gamers look out for, with many scam websites trying to steal credit card information from gamers. Transactions on
iGamie
 can be completed in a matter of seconds and gamers can receive their in-game currency instantaneously once the payment has been processed. This helps gamers have an impulse to purchase and still get the in-game credit they really want but at a discounted price.

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Enabling local payment options is key in Southeast Asia where local service providers offer alternative payment options that are cheaper or more convenient.
iGamie
 currently supports local payment options such as PayNow and GrabPay in the region, covering countries including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and The Philippines.

Bridging the gap between Gaming Influencers and Publishers

Building a community of gamers is a core pillar of
iGamie
 and influencers play a key part in driving this movement forward. No one understands the excitement and thrill of gaming quite like influencer themselves, which has helped them build a strong following of like-minded gamers on their channel.
While these influencers have a significant following behind them, they find difficulty in being able to connect with publishers who allow them to continue having the creative freedom to post what they want while being sponsored. Smaller influencers and publishers face an even greater challenge, where the market is seemingly dominated by a few dominant influencers.

Microinfluencers continue to play an important role in building a closely knit community that relates to a certain personality of an influencer.
iGamie
 believes that building a strong community involves going from the ground-up and allowing conversations to take place organically.

If you’re a gamer and looking to partner with us, simply drop us a message through our social media pages or chat with us at
https://igamie.com/
.

iGamie

FB:
https://www.facebook.com/igamie.global
Instagram :
https://www.instagram.com/igamie.global/


Ride-hailing App inDriver Enters Kuala Lumpur and Selangor

Klang Valley residents can now enjoy ride-hailing service with greater accessibility, affordability and flexibility with inDriver.

Egor Fedorov, inDriver’s Chief Operating Officer said today’s launch of its ride-hailing service in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor demonstrates its strong commitment to serve the needs of Malaysia’s ride-hailing market.

“We’re very excited with today’s launch as we continue with our journey to bring change in the way we access ride-hailing services in the country. Our users throughout Malaysia have enjoyed greater mobility with our feature and we believe this will be especially true for ride-hailing users in the Klang Valley.

“Meanwhile, as we remain focused on providing freedom of choice to our users, we’re also committed to improving our services and enhancing users’ experience. We will be adding new features and services in the future and we hope our users will continue to look forward to what’s in store for them.”

Prior to today’s launch, the company announced on 1 October 2021 that the app is officially available in Penang, Alor Setar, Sungai Petani, Ipoh, Taiping, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu, Kuching, Miri, Sibu, Bintulu and Kota Kinabalu.

The international ride-hailing app with over 100 million users worldwide utilizes the Real-Time Deal (RTD) feature which enables passengers to book rides at affordable rates at any time of the day, while allowing drivers to accept ride requests that are most convenient and profitable to them.

The app’s RTD model allows passengers to set their preferred fare for their selected route. Nearby drivers will then receive the request notification and they have the freedom to accept the offered fare, ignore the offer, or bargain for a better price.

The RTD model also frees inDriver users from price surges due to peak hours, traffic conditions, and request history.

Another advantage of inDriver is that drivers are not automatically assigned to riders. Once the counteroffers are in, passengers can select the most suitable driver that meets their preferences – fare, driver’s rating, estimated time of arrival, or vehicle model.

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Meanwhile, to ensure the safety of both drivers and passengers, the inDriver app provides the feature to share users’ GPS location and ride details in real-time with trusted contacts. The app also incorporates an emergency button that will connect passengers or drivers directly with law enforcement agencies in case of emergency.

For a limited time, drivers who signed up with inDriver can enjoy zero service payment.

The inDriver app is available for download for free from the
 Google Play Store
,
 Apple AppStore
 and
Huawei AppGallery
.


International Ride-hailing App inDriver Officially Offers Services in Malaysia

inDriver, one of the world’s most popular ride-hailing apps has officially begun operation in Malaysia, offering its unique ride-hailing service where passengers and drivers can independently negotiate the fare of a ride.

inDriver ride-hailing service is currently available in Penang, Alor Setar, Sungai Petani, Ipoh, Taiping, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu, Kuching, Miri, Sibu, Bintulu and Kota Kinabalu. The company is also planning to make their service available in the Klang Valley soon.

Egor Fedorov, Chief Operating Officer of inDriver said that the company is very proud to be able to introduce its unique and innovative approach in offering ride-hailing service to Malaysia.

“Today marked a very meaningful milestone for us as we start our journey of improving the way we access ride-hailing service in Malaysia. inDriver firmly believes ride-hailing should be accessible, affordable and flexible. By allowing our users to independently determine and agree to the terms of a ride, we are able to combat algorithms used by other ride-hailing companies that increase ride prices due to peak hours, traffic conditions and request history.

It also delivers greater freedom of choice to our users and this is especially important today as we continue to face challenges and uncertainties,” he added.

The app boasts a feature called Real-Time Deals (RTD) which allows passengers to make a ride request by offering a reasonable fare. Nearby drivers will then receive the request notification and they have the freedom to accept the offered fare, ignore the offer, or bargain for a better price.

inDriver is also unique in the way that drivers are not automatically assigned to passengers. Passengers will receive counter offers from nearby drivers and they can select the most suitable driver that meets their preferences – fare, driver’s rating, estimated time of arrival, or vehicle model.

Meanwhile, in order to ensure the safety of both drivers and passengers, the inDriver app provides the feature to share users’ GPS location and ride details in real-time with trusted contacts. In addition, the app incorporates an emergency button that will connect passengers or drivers directly with law enforcement agencies in case of emergency.

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inDriver has been steadily growing globally, despite facing extreme challenges due to the on-going COVID-19 situation affecting the entire world. The unique ride-hailing app recorded impressive milestones this year, where the company completed 1 billion rides worldwide in June and surpassed 100 million app downloads worldwide on Android and iOS platforms in September.

The inDriver app is available for download for free from the
 Google Play Store
,
 Apple AppStore
 and
Huawei AppGallery
.


Award-Winning Director Joe Wright Unveil a New Film Captured on Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Aimed at inspiring budding creators to bring their own stories to life, Filmed #withGalaxy is a new content series featuring films from the world’s best directors

Samsung Electronics today announced a partnership with some of the world’s most renowned filmmakers to encourage everyone to let their creativity run free with Galaxy.

Capturing Magic #withGalaxy

To kick off the campaign, world-renowned director Joe Wright known for Pride and Prejudice and Atonement partnered with Samsung to create Princess & Peppernose, the tale of a princess in search of love who defies convention to pursue her own desires. The heartwarming musical uses puppetry and live-action choreography to tell a unique story captured entirely with a Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G smartphone.

“My parents ran and founded the first dedicated puppet theater in the UK, and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to get back to my roots,” Wright said. “What surprised me the most throughout this process was how quick and easy it was to get right in there and be present with the characters and the story. The camera is always ready, and all you need to do is point and shoot.”

During the creation of Princess & Peppernose, Wright and his crew took full advantage of the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G’s 13mm Ultra-Wide lens to capture the full view of every scene.

“We chose to embrace the wider lens, something we’d never done before,” a cinematographer said. “Moving in for close-ups with the same lens we used for wider shots gave the film a very specific look and feel, a kind of ghostly, hallucinatory quality and took us back to the times shooting with a Super8.”

Fans can watch the official trailer of the film below:

Celebrating Stories From Around the World, Filmed #withGalaxy

Following Wright’s film, Samsung will release additional Filmed #withGalaxy stories from respected directors around the world, including China’s up-and-coming director Sha Mo, known for Love Will Tear Us Apart and My Huckleberry Friends.

Sha Mo used the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G to capture footage for his new film Kids of Paradise, a poetic look at conflicts between children in a small school by the countryside. To capture the story, Sha Mo relied on Director’s Mode of the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G to record three different shots at once for an intuitive, almost professional-like filming experience.

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“Working with Samsung, I discovered that anyone with a desire to express themselves or tell a story already has the equipment needed in their hand,” Sha Mo said. “The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G allowed me to capture angles and movements that I simply can’t get with a larger camera. Once I started filming, I was so excited to discover the story and the characters that I almost forgot I was shooting with a mobile device and the ideas just kept flowing.”

Princess & Peppernose and Kids of Paradise will be unveiled at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in October.

“Filming is one of the most powerful storytelling tools, and one of the best ways to connect emotionally with your audience,” said Stephanie Choi, Head of Marketing for Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Communications Business. “With this series, we want to show people that they really don’t need fancy studio equipment or big budgets to create amazing films — all they need is a little imagination and the Galaxy device in their pocket.”

Stay tuned for more exciting content from some of the world’s best filmmakers and learn how to use these same tricks to get your own story out there.

For more information of Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, please visit
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s21-ultra-5g/


LG Brings Unique Experience To Animal Crossing Virtual Realms For Good Cause

Virtual Worlds in Popular Online Games Allow Players to

Join With LG and Habitat Korea to Help Communities in Need

For its 2021 LG Healthy Home Solutions Campaign, LG Electronics (LG) is inviting fans of
Animal Crossing the Horizon
 and Fortnite to virtually experience its latest healthy home solutions and make a positive difference in people’s lives. By uploading gameplay screenshots to social media, players can make a donation to Habitat for Humanity South Korea courtesy of LG.

LG Home Island in Animal Crossing the Horizon features three themed zones where players can explore the company’s state-of-the-art appliances and engage in fun missions. In the Cleaning Maze Clothing Care Zone, fans will see LG’s washing machine, dryer and Styler wardrobe management system while guiding their avatar through the maze course challenge. Juicy Fresh Kitchen Zone allows visitors to experience LG’s refrigerator, range and dishwasher while Cool Breeze Air Zone is where they can experience the healthy air and advanced cooling capabilities of the company’s air solution products.

Players who complete the LG Healthy Home mission by unlocking all of the home appliances in LG’s map in Fortnite, the free-to-play Battle Royale game played by millions worldwide, can gain valuable healing items. After the completion of the mission, players can claim victory by being the first to seize the LG Battle Square.

LG will make a donation to Habitat Korea on behalf of players who take a screenshot at the Habitat Korea Photo Zone and post it to their Facebook, Instagram or Twitter accounts with the hashtag #LGHome. Donations will go toward Habitat Korea’s projects in Kenya, India and Vietnam and to further support communities in need, LG will provide refrigerators, washing machines and other appliances to public facilities such as schools and libraries.

“The LG Healthy Home Solutions campaign offers a unique virtual experience and a fun, interactive way to support a truly worthy cause both safely and responsibly,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “Our successful campaign
last year
 resulted in over 200 new home appliances being placed in new homes and improving the lives of hundreds of families.”

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To join in LG’s campaign, enter the Dream Address DA-0265-8322-0996 in Animal Crossing the Horizon or the island code 0850-7901-9021 in Fortnite. Full details can be found at
https://www.lg.com/in/healthy-home-solution.


LG Micro LED Technology Nabs Top Presidential Award at International Light Convergence Expo 2021

Innovation Opens Up Opportunities for Micro LED Displays with Enhanced Picture Quality, Deeper Blacks and Customization Options

LG Electronics’ Micro LED technology has been named the recipient of the Presidential Award at the International Light Convergence EXPO 2021, which kicked off today in South Korea. LG developed a new application method by which the RGB chips are transferred directly on the Thin Film Transistor (TFT) glass backplane rather than the traditional printed circuit board, taking the technology to the next level. LG’s innovation opens the door to exciting new possibilities offering high-resolution images with blacks that are deeper and more realistic.

Micro LED delivers stunning picture quality with exceptional brightness, contrast and clarity and are self-emissive, employing tiny light-emitting diodes. The LG’s next generation Micro LED technology with the award-winning offers vibrant, accurate colors and deep blacks for an immersive viewing experience. The modular design of this versatile display gives customers the ability to customize screen sizes to fit desired spaces and preferences. All this comes with a sleek bezel-less design to integrate seamlessly into walls and surrounding environments.

Attracting approximately 200 organizations exhibiting across 500 booths, the International Light Convergence EXPO is an annual event showcasing the latest developments in advanced LED, OLED, signage and lighting technologies. Each year, the Government Award Ceremony organized by Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency recognizes significant contributions toward furthering the advancement of LED and OLED development.

“LG is delighted to participate in this expo once again and incredibly honored to receive this recognition for our innovations in Micro LED technology,” said Paik Ki-mun, senior vice president and head of the Information Display business unit of LG Electronics Business Solutions Company. “With Micro LED products, we’re excited about this technology as both an innovator as well as a manufacturer.”

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With its advanced technologies and manufacturing know-how, LG unveiled its first Micro LED product in 2020, further strengthening its global reputation as a display innovator. LG’s first Micro LED signage product
LG MAGNIT
 seamlessly combines the ultimate picture quality and brightness with its industry-leading technologies.

The International Light Convergence EXPO 2021 runs from October 13-15 at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Goyang, South Korea.


Hyper Casual Game Developer Mason Games to Bring Asian-Themed Games to Global Audiences

The studio was founded by local gaming industry veterans to fill a gap in the market when it came to Asian-inspired or themed games
The studio has launched two titles, including their latest; Scoopy – The Ice Cream Adventure

Mason Games
, Malaysian game developer and publisher, has officially launched in the market with two hyper-casual titles. The latest is Scoopy – The Ice Cream Adventure, which is now available for download for free on the Google Play store. This is part of the publisher’s plan to develop a slew of popular hyper-casual games with an Asian influence targeted at the growing hyper-casual gaming market in the region.

According to a
Research and Markets report
, by the end of 2021, there will be 250 million mobile online gamers in Southeast Asia. Markets like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and the Philippines are leading the world in growth for hyper-casual games, which should come as no surprise. With a better internet infrastructure, a rising number of mobile gamers, and a competitive market landscape, Southeast Asia’s gaming market has a lot of potential to grow even further.

CEO and co-founder, Daryl Lau
shared, “Our goal is to create a sense of belonging and local representation by incorporating Asian elements into our games that are unique to the region. Many online games that have an Asian element, tend to have a version or perception of Asia that people who live here may not fully identify with. At the core of everything we do, is to create a fun experience that everyone can feel a part of and enjoy.”

Local gaming veterans join forces

Hyper Casual games are usually very easy to play, have a simple user interface, and are available for free. This presents a significantly lower barrier to entry for those who are not traditionally ‘gamers’. The pandemic also led to a sharp increase in gaming, especially on the hyper-casual front with new users joining en masse during the lockdowns across the region.

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This was evident to the 11-year gaming veteran Daryl, leading him to bring together game industry specialists to form Mason Games to focus on building Asian-inspired hyper-casual titles for the gaming community. However, the gaming market can be challenging, but with decades of experience in the gaming retail and distribution industry as well as a good grasp of the gamers’ mindset, they are confident in finding their place in the industry.

To help them on their journey, the team has created a working environment that is conducive to ideation and creativity built with a gamer’s mindset. This is critical for a game developer looking to compete in the competitive landscape of casual gaming, as it promotes and cultivates an innovative environment to build games with an Asian twist.

Becoming the Asian leader in hyper-casual games

Mason Games has aggressive plans for the future, with plans to launch 50 hyper-casual games by the end of 2022. They will continue to incorporate Asian themes within the games for new and existing gamers.

The team is also aiming to expand and build the brand across Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on building a larger development team to ramp up the production and design of games.

“The initial reception to our first couple of titles has been very positive, which is a  good sign that our Asian-inspired  games are resonating well with people. However, we are aware that we are at the start of our journey and there are billions of potential gamers out there that would appreciate our homage to Asian culture.”, said
Daryl
.

Download
Scoopy The Ice Cream Adventure

and
Math Cat Boxing

to start playing now.


MY OPPO App Users Rewarded with Free Professional Baking Session Through O-Time

OPPO Malaysia continues to reward its users with fun and interactive activities through the My OPPO App.

Through the tough and unprecedented times we go through, and it is important that we stay positive, motivated, and connected with one another. OPPO is a brand that strives to grant its users memorable experiences, and this also comes in the form of engagements on a personal level.

Determined to show its consumers that they are not forgotten, OPPO recently invited lucky users of the My OPPO App to its latest O-Time activity at ABC Cooking Studio to enjoy a fun and interactive baking session, while experiencing features of the OPPO Find X3 Pro.

O-Time is a series of activities that allow OPPO users to gather and interact with each other – sharing thoughts, tips or simply just bonding through activities organized by OPPO. All users have to do is register themselves on the My OPPO App, a platform specially designed for OPPO users, which is pre-loaded on all new OPPO smartphones.

With this app, OPPO users can enjoy membership benefits such as more O-Time events in the future and even exclusive discounts such as the currently ongoing My OPPO Members’ 2
nd
 Anniversary Celebration.

The experiential workshop was led by experienced ABC Cooking Studio instructors who guided participants via step-by-step directions on making their own dessert which they later took home. To ensure everyone’s safety, only fully vaccinated individuals were allowed to participate, with limited slots available.

In between the baking session, pop quizzes were held where participants were given the opportunity to bring home extra gifts given away by the OPPO team and ABC Cooking Studio. Gifts given away included OPPO Enco Free, OPPO Band, Olike Powerbank, and more.

Throughout the session, participants had the chance to experience the power of the OPPO Find X3 Pro’s cameras and 1 billion-colour dual primary cameras that support wide colour coverage and an outstanding 10-bit colour depth, on top of microscopic features that enable users to capture pictures up to 60x of magnification.

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OPPO believes that constant connection is essential to build a better experience for its users. If you’re an OPPO user and have not registered on the My OPPO App, do it now as there will be more fun activities coming your way!

O-Time Future Event Registration
O-Time Information
My OPPO Members’2nd Anniversary Celebration
OPPO Official Facebook Page
OPPO Official Online Store


OPPO Offers RM2 Deals and Rewards Worth Up to RM4 million in Conjunction with My OPPO Members’ 2nd Anniversary Celebration

OPPO is celebrating the second-year anniversary of its My OPPO App by rewarding members with up to 30% discount, one-to-one giveaway deals and RM 100 off the new OPPO Reno6 series!

Global leading smart devices brand OPPO is celebrating its My OPPO App’s 2
nd
 anniversary with a slew of fun rewards and giveaways to its loyal customers. With this celebration, OPPO is giving out rewards worth up to a total of RM4 million as well as deals as low as RM2, just for members of the My OPPO App!

The
My OPPO App
 is a loyalty program designed for OPPO users and are pre-loaded on all new OPPO smartphones. With this app, OPPO users can enjoy membership benefits at just the tip of their fingers. Apart from the reward system, the app also allows users to enjoy exclusive service experiences, special discounts, and point collection to redeem discounts on OPPO Products & selected service.

Aside from that, the brand is also having one-to-one giveaways, with specially curated gifts for the most popular OPPO products:

Get RM30 TnG eWallet reload pin and 1 year screen damage protection worth RM139 when you purchase a
Reno6 Z 5G
 or
Reno6 5G
; get
RM100 promo code
for instant discount through the My OPPO app
Get RM30 TnG eWallet reload pin and Marshall Backpack worth RM319 when you purchase a
Reno6 Pro 5G
Get RM50 TnG eWallet reload pin, RM300 cash rebate and 1 year screen damage protection worth RM259 when you purchase the latest flagship phone,
Find X3 Pro
Get RM20 TnG eWallet reload pin when you purchase the A74(6GB+128GB)

or
 Reno 5F
Get RM10 TnG eWallet reload pin when you purchase the
A16 (4GB+64GB)
Get RM50 instant rebate

when you purchase the
Enco Air
,
Enco Buds
or
OPPO Band

In conjunction with the app’s second year anniversary, OPPO has teamed up with your favorite brands such as Astro Go Shop, Baskin-Robbins, Tealive, Domino’s Pizza, LAC, Celebrity Fitness, and more to offer its loyal members up to 10 rewards worth up to RM 1,676 through the My OPPO App. For just RM 2, members can get either a Single Junior Scoop from Baskin Robbins, a regular cup of Tealive, and more*:

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Feature Brands
Amazing Deals
Baskin Robbins
RM2 for a Single Junior Scoop
Tealive
RM2 for Tealive drink worth RM6.60*
Domino’s Pizza
One free Personal Pizza
LAC
RM2 for one LAC GastroRX Enzyme 3G x 5 sticks + FREE VIP Membership with any purchase + 40% discount on one health supplement
Celebrity Fitness
Free 2 months membership + 2 virtual personal training sessions when you sign up for a 6-month membership
Astro Go Shop
RM12 discount with a minimum spend of RM120

*Terms and conditions apply

To redeem the RM2 rewards, all you have to do is follow these simple steps below:

Open the My OPPO App and click on ‘Voucher Redemption’
Click on any discount voucher you wish to redeem
Click on ‘Redeem Now’
Follow the instructions and enjoy your reward or voucher
To check your previous records, you can click on ‘Redemptions Record’

As if that isn’t enough, OPPO is also offering members a chance to win the amazing prizes worth up to a total of RM30,000!

Prizes include the Find X3 Pro, GoPro Hero 9, PlayStation 5, HP Omen Gaming Laptop, OPPO Band, OPPO Enco Buds, OPPO 5% IoT discount voucher, My OPPO rewards points and My OPPO experience points.

Follow the steps below to stand a chance to win one of the lucky draw prizes:

Download the My OPPO App and register as a member.
Open the My OPPO App and click “My OPPO Members’ 2nd Anniversary Celebration Lucky Draw”.
Click “GO” and use 10 bonus points to get 1 chance to draw!

If you’re an OPPO user and haven’t signed up on the app, now is the time to do so. OPPO is offering 400 points for new sign-ups for all of October – that’s double the points! That’s not all, members will also receive 600 rewards points by inviting new users to My OPPO App.

The My OPPO App 2
nd
 Anniversary Celebration begins today until 31
st
 October 2021, so hurry! For more information on the deals, visit OPPO’s official
website
.

My OPPO Members’2nd Anniversary Celebration
https://www.oppo.com/my/store/contents/event/promotion/MyOPPOMembers2ndAnniversaryCelebration-terms-and-conditions/

OPPO Official Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/malaysiaoppo/
OPPO Official Online Store:
https://www.oppo.com.my/page/online-store/
OPPO Official Lazada Store:
https://bit.ly/39j3BAQ
OPPO Official Shopee Store:
https://bit.ly/33KYqbT


Nexusguard Research Uncovers New “Black Storm” Attack Threat to Communications Service Provider Networks

DDoS mitigation leader advises CSPs to use deep learning-based attack detection

A new cyber threat, coined a “Black Storm” attack, could potentially wreak havoc on communications service provider (CSP) networks, according to new distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) research from
Nexusguard
:
A New Threat to CSP Networks – The Impending “Black Storm.”

While DDoS amplification attacks rely on DNS servers or other similar open services to interrupt connectivity, a Black Storm attack can leverage any device connected to the Internet. Researchers caution that the volume from one Black Storm attack could terminate medium to large-sized enterprises in a clean sweep and severely cripple a large-scale CSP network.

According to the firm’s analysis, hackers can achieve Black Storm attacks more easily than amplification attacks, which could quickly dominate the cyberworld. Black Storm attacks could be manifested by hackers employing a BlackNurse attack in a reflective manner (rBlackNurse attacks).

By generating spoofed UDP requests to CSP devices’ closed UDP ports—a reflection of the ping replies returned to the CSP network ping sources in BlackNurse attacks—the devices respond with destination port unreachable responses.

As more devices continue to respond to the spoofed IP source, the volume of responses completely overwhelms the target CSP network and creates the Black Storm attack. Nexusguard advises CSPs     to perform regular vulnerability scanning, apply access control to routers and use deep learning-based detection methods.

Deep learning approaches can help CSPs analyze huge amounts of data quickly and accurately while overcoming the inefficiencies inherent in threshold or signature-based methods.

“The potential risk from impending Black Storm attacks could obliterate individual enterprises and have devastating consequences for communications service providers and completely saturate their networks,” warned Juniman Kasman, chief technology officer for Nexusguard. “Networks targeted by these attacks need to apply deep learning intelligence in order to analyze traffic patterns and identify Black Storm attacks well before they can be exploited.”

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The pandemic witnessed a massive increase in reliance on connectivity as well as a
341% increase in DDoS attacks in 2020
, which strained CSPs and internet service providers (ISPs) that provide the networks for the new levels of remote work.

Nexusguard researchers caution that CSPs and other organizations that rely on standard DDoS mitigation solutions designed to detect and mitigate incoming traffic risk missing internal traffic issues, which can arise from rBlackNurse traffic proliferating internally within CSP networks.

To help CSPs quickly launch anti-DDoS capabilities to protect customers, Nexusguard launched the
TAP100 Program
, which removes the hardware barriers associated with typical anti-DDoS service ramp-up, allowing CSP product teams and C-suites to capture new revenue opportunities and ensure superior customer service.

Nexusguard’s DDoS threat research reports on attack data from botnet scanning, honeypots, CSPs and traffic moving between attackers and their targets to help companies identify vulnerabilities and stay informed about global cyber security trends.


Samsung Opens One UI 4 Beta Program for Galaxy S21 Devices

Participants can preview the new and enhanced user interface and submit feedback ahead of the official release

Samsung Electronics
today announced the launch of its One UI 4 Beta Program for Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones (Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G). One UI 4 is based on Android 12 operating system (OS) and introduces new and improved customization and privacy capabilities that give users control over many aspects of their mobile experience.

“One UI 4 helps users create their own, optimized mobile experience because Samsung recognizes that, everyone wants to meet their unique needs and preferences,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Communications Business. “As we’ve done with every iteration of our One UI, we’ve listened to our users to understand the tools and innovations needed to create a better, more reliable, and enhanced overall user experience.”

One UI 4 Beta Launch

The One UI 4 Beta Program allows users to try out One UI 4’s upgraded features ahead of its official release. Samsung Galaxy S21 Series 5G owners in select markets can register for the beta program via the Samsung Members app on their devices. Participants will be able to preview the One UI 4 design and new features and submit feedbacks. Samsung will use the information gathered from the beta program to fine-tune the One UI 4 user experience before delivering a final, optimized upgrade later this year.

Delightful Experiences, Designed by You

Samsung’s One UI user interface brings a unified mobile experience to Galaxy smartphones through simplified and streamlined interactions and a clean and elegant design.

One UI 4 beta participants will be able to experience comprehensive customization capabilities and privacy controls that empower them to design their ideal mobile experience — one that’s uniquely suited to their individual needs and allows them to express who they are.

The Look You Want

With One UI 4, you get customization options at every turn. A wealth of theme options let you adjust the look and functionality of your device, giving you tools to configure your home screen, icons, notifications, wallpapers and much more. Plus, redesigned, upgraded widgets offer deep customization — from visibility to appearance. You also get convenient access to a more robust and diverse array of emojis all in one place, so you can effortlessly navigate your options to enjoy richer communication experiences.

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Empowering Privacy Options, Total Protection

The new One UI 4 also brings enhanced privacy and protection functions that make it easier for users to understand exactly how their data are being used to customize their settings and deliver a more personalized mobile experience. Indicators alert users to app camera and microphone usage, so they can instantly disable permissions if they don’t want to grant access. One UI 4 also expands on Android 12’s permission options, allowing users to view their permissions history from the last seven days, not just the last 24 hours. You can also check the current data usage of both your permissions and your apps.
To find out more about this article, please visit:
https://news.samsung.com/my/samsung-opens-one-ui-4-beta-program-for-galaxy-s21-devices

For more information on Galaxy S21 Series 5G, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s21-5g/buy/


OPPO Announces Partnership with Riot Games for the 2021 League of Legends World Championship

Global tech brand OPPO has announced its partnership with Riot Games to sponsor the League of Legends World Championship 2021 (S11) today. The partnership was part of the company’s multi-year deal signed with Riot Games since 2019. This partnership will help OPPO further enhance its brand awareness among global esports players.

This year, OPPO will present the most valuable players awards to pro players who dominate the battlegrounds with otherworldly performances in the finals. OPPO will also bring gaming highlights as well as interviews of pro players and their teams to the audience, giving viewers the inside scoop of their progress to the final game.

“It is our pleasure to continue this partnership with Riot Games this year. League of Legends provides OPPO a platform to let more gamers around the world get to know us better. More importantly, the unyielding spirit of pro players is similar to OPPO’s relentless strive for innovation when it comes to products and technology. We are constantly concentrated on delivering nothing short of excellence and creating unique experiences for our users,” said William Liu, Vice President of Global Marketing at OPPO.

“Based on the successful partnership last year, we are thrilled to have OPPO sponsor the League of Legends World Championship 2021. As the first global smartphone partner for the game, OPPO has become one of the most impressive tech brands among global esports players. We look forward to seeing what OPPO will bring to the audience in the finals.” said John Needham, Global Head of Esports at Riot Games,” added John Needham, Global Head of Esports at Riot Games.

This year’s finals is themes “Make/Break”, which represents the courage and spirit to break the impossible and create new possibilities. In this pursuit of making the OPPO Find X series, the OPPO Find X3 Pro not only allows people to shoot and store the world in 10-bit color but also boasts a screen display with over a billion colors. In addition, the Find X3 Pro is equipped with in-house Color Vision Enhancement as part of ColorOS 11.2. It produces potential screen calibration and optimally color-corrected for people who suffer from color vision deficiency. The outstanding color capability and accessibility design on the Find X3 Pro is unprecedented. OPPO has broken the boundaries of colors on the smartphone and created new possibilities.

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As a consumer-centered brand, OPPO understands what mobile gamers need and hence, provides them an unhindered gaming experience with Gaming Mode in ColorOS. When players toggle to Gaming Mode, the games that they are playing will no longer be disturbed by notifications, messages, and calls. Therefore, players can enjoy immersive gaming experiences uninterrupted.

OPPO hopes to become more engaged with the global esports community, believing that the spirit of the pro players in the finals will motivate viewers to make their wildest dreams come true.

The League of Legends World Championship 2021 (S11) invited elite teams from 11 countries and regions to the most high-stakes tournament ever. It kicked off on October 5th and will end with the finals on November 6th in Engjavegur 8, 104 Reykjavik, Iceland.


OPPO Introduced Innovative Technologies and Initiatives at OPPO Developer Conference 2021

OPPO announces AI-driven Omoji, ray tracing technologies, and more at the annual developer conference

OPPO held the 2021 OPPO Developer Conference (ODC) under the theme “Building A Better Future Together.” OPPO introduced a series of technologies such as Omoji, ray tracing, and heterogeneous computing. Moreover, it also launched its brand new OPPO Health and OPPO Carlink businesses.

“In an ever-connected world, the number of devices and services, as well as the ways of interactions are more and more diverse. Developers need to be able to support different usage scenarios and longer operation cycles,” said Levin Liu, OPPO Vice President and President of OPPO Research Institute. “OPPO is dedicated to empowering our developers to face the challenges and build a better future together for our users.”

OPPO envisions building a user-centric ubiquitous service experience to create natural interactions between people and devices, seamless interconnections of multiple devices, and smooth-flowing service experiences for its consumers. This future requires enhanced visuals, efficient computing, and a close connection between different devices. With that in mind, OPPO launched a series of technical capabilities to enable developers to co-create with OPPO to realize this vision.

For enhanced visuals, OPPO’s Omoji and ray tracing technologies can help developers bring life to apps and games.

OPPO has brought AI-driven Omoji technology to ColorOS. Through deep learning models and powerful AI algorithms, it can capture and reproduce delicate facial expressions and become users’ avatars in the virtual world.

Based on Vulkan API and built for the next generation of ray tracing enabled mobile hardware, OPPO ray tracing can reproduce details in the real world and enhance the user’s viewing experience. OPPO has already concluded prototype development on mobile devices and plans to provide technology capability access to developers in the first half of 2022. Ray tracing technology has broad application potential in fields such as 3D live wallpapers, image filters, and AR.

Computing needs are becoming more and more constant and ubiquitous, and they need to be more efficient than before. OPPO launched a performance and power optimization solution-heterogeneous computing, which can more efficiently utilize different cores, different threads, and different processors. By accessing OPPO’s heterogeneous computing capabilities, developers can more easily solve application performance problems and make programs run faster and more efficiently.

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Nowadays, people’s homes and workplaces are full of devices, but cars are still not as connected. To bring ubiquitous service to reality means cars also need to be more integrated into people’s digital life. OPPO introduced the OPPO Carlink solution, enabling numerous functions such as opening car doors and casting to car screens with smartphones. Through OPPO Carlink, OPPO will extend the ability to connect smartphones and cars to give developers easier access to develop car-related products. OPPO Carlink has already partnered with more than 70 companies.

OPPO also officially announced the establishment of OPPO Health, OPPO’s health business focusing on preventive medical care and lifestyle changes. Driven by sensors, algorithms, data, and biomedical engineering, OPPO health aims to provide continuous and long-term data ，models, and feedback to users and healthcare providers for better healthcare solutions.

Founded in early 2021, OPPO Health Lab is a multi-disciplinary R&D team focusing on areas such as sleep, sports, cardiovascular health, and telemedicine. OPPO also announced a set of tools for collaborators from the health industry, “OPPO Health Research Kit,” which can assist in data collection, analysis, and app development, designed to help collaborators with their unique health research and ultimately transform into an independent app in OPPO’s health ecosystem.

OPPO adheres to the mission of “Technology for human, kindness to the world” and always invites developers and partners to work together in an open and win-win manner in the era of intelligent experience. OPPO aims to work with more developers to create diverse and seamless technology experiences for users around the world.