Software Update Brings Powerful Galaxy Note10 Features to the Galaxy S10

The Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ are packed with
powerful tools
 designed to help users unleash their creativity and be more productive. Now, with an update set for release beginning in Malaysian markets from September 26,
1
 Samsung Electronics is introducing many of those same bar-raising innovations – including features like AR Doodle, a built-in video editor and Link to Windows integration – to the Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+.
2

Once Galaxy S10 users download the update, they’ll notice that their smartphone’s pro-grade
camera
 has become even more powerful. The update expands the camera’s
Night Mode
 to include support for the front-facing camera as well – offering users more freedom to snap vivid shots after dark. It also introduces enhanced Super steady video stabilization, as well as support for dynamic Galaxy Note10 functions like AR Doodle and Live focus video recording. The former lets users enhance their videos with fun, augmented-reality drawings and messages, while the latter lets them apply bokeh effects (including blur, big circle, color point and glitch) to videos recorded with the front or rear camera.

Once Galaxy S10 users capture a memorable clip, the camera’s new Gallery app-accessible video editor offers all the tools they’ll need to turn it into a shareworthy video. This versatile feature makes it easy to edit videos like a pro, and features simple tools for trimming clips, stitching them together, adjusting playback speed and more. You can even use the function to add subtitles and background music to clips to make your content more unique.

The
update also incorporates support for Samsung DeX for PC. Once users download
the app from SamsungDeX.com, they’ll be able to launch Samsung DeX on their PC
or Mac simply by connecting their Galaxy S10 to their computer via USB cable.
Link to Windows support has also been added, which means that Galaxy S10 users
will be able to wirelessly connect their phone to their Windows 10 PC and
easily view its contents, send and receive messages, and sync recent
photos directly from their computer.

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Apps that Galaxy S10 users rely on
every day, including Samsung Pass and Messages, have also been made more
versatile and convenient. Now, Samsung Pass’s setup has been simplified, making
it easier for Galaxy S10 users to utilize their device’s advanced biometric
technologies to log in to apps and websites quickly and securely. In the
Messages app, new icons for adding photos and videos have been positioned to
the left of the text window to offer users easy access to the files they need.

As
Jiyoung Mun, an engineer at Samsung Electronics’ Mobile R&D Office,
explained, the Galaxy S10’s update reflects Samsung’s commitment to offering
more users access to exceptional innovations. “At
Samsung Electronics, we’re
constantly exploring ways to offer Galaxy device users the best possible
smartphone experience, and this software update is an extension of that commitment,” said Mun.


Traveloka Officially Launches Traveloka Protect For Safety And Protection

Cater to the needs of user protection, Traveloka expands its business lines with insurance products, consisting of Travel Insurance and Life Insurance with an easy purchasing process

Safety and comfortability are essential components in doing ever day-to-day activity, ranging from work activities, vacations, to doing various lifestyle activities. Of course, people avoid various risks that can disrupt the balance of daily activities. One way that can be chosen to get comfort is by having protection, for instance, insurance. Traveloka, a leading Southeast Asia  technology company that provides a wide range of travel and lifestyle  needs in one platform, complements the convenience of its users by  officially launches insurance products under
Traveloka Protect
.

According to the Indonesian General Insurance Association (AAUI) stated that the level of penetration of Indonesian insurance is difficult to escape from the range of 2-3% which makes Indonesia is in the second-lowest position for insurance penetration among ASEAN countries. This is due to lack of insurance literacy. Referring to this fact, Traveloka Protect presents a variety of insurance products that are available for Indonesian. Besides offering protection, Traveloka wants to participate in educating the Indonesian people the importance of insurance.

Yady Guitana, SVP of Insurance and Partnership, Traveloka
, revealed, “We are committed to providing a meaningful travel and lifestyle experiences for users. By introducing Traveloka Protect, we want to be part of the users’ journey and lifestyle by providing comprehensive protection. Moreover, with Traveloka Protect, users will not be burdened by a complicated administration process, it only takes a few minutes to get protection.”

It offers 2 insurance categories; Travel Insurance and Life Insurance. Interestingly, not only guarantees protection, but Traveloka Protect offers an easy and convenient insurance purchase process at an  affordable price. As the newest product, Life Insurance from Traveloka  Protect is packaged in a simple and easy purchasing process. Users will not be burdened with health checks, and Traveloka guarantees acceptance for all users aged 18-69 years. No need to worry about complicated  administrative processes, with Traveloka Protect, users only need one grip and a few minutes, to immediately get protected.

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“At this stage, we have a Travel Insurance and Life Insurance product category under Traveloka Protect. Furthermore, we will continue to innovate to complement the overall protection needs for users with our various insurance innovation products,” added Yady Guitana.

Starting today, users can already access two insurance products on Traveloka Protect; Travel Insurance which includes Comprehensive Insurance and Visa Schengen Insurance. Users can also protect themselves and loved ones with Life Insurance.

To access Traveloka Protect, users can easily follow the steps below:

Open the latest version of the Traveloka application, 3.13 and above
On the main page, select Insurance Icon
Select the desired insurance product
Perform self data filling
After the booking is complete, an insurance policy will be sent to users via email


Vivaldi Goes Mobile On Android And It’s Worth The Download

The Vivaldi browser embarks on its journey into mobile, releasing a fully-featured beta version for Android devices.

Vivaldi goes mobile and announces the beta release of its new, fully-featured browser for Android mobile devices.

A major step in the space of mobile browsing, the new browser is a  continuation of the desktop experience of Vivaldi that lets users transform their everyday interactions on the Web with great ease.

Vivaldi’s mission is to give users a browser that lets them do things their way while respecting their privacy. It’s the most customizable browser on the market but does not track how people choose to use it. And its vision for mobile browsing is no different.

Users can now browse the Web with power, security, and style on
Android devices
. (available on Android version 5 and up)

“
The browser you choose on your mobile device requires more and  more agility to be effective in your day-to-day. Vivaldi rises to the  challenge
,” says
Vivaldi CEO Jon von Tetzchner
. “
As  the way people use phones continues to evolve, we’ll strive to  continually innovate, bringing the best possible browsing experience to  your mobile devices.
”

Taking Vivaldi mobile

Vivaldi takes inspiration from the real needs of users. That’s why it retains design concepts across platforms, putting a focus on ease of use.

Vivaldi on Android is a perfect complement to its desktop version. It has Vivaldi’s distinctive look and feel and a familiar set of built-in tools (including Panels, Speed Dials, Notes and Capture). And, of course, it gives users a secure way to take Vivaldi – and their browsing data – anywhere and everywhere.

As in the desktop version, when users launch Vivaldi on Android, they get started with Speed Dials – their favorite sites organized the way they like it.

Here’s how the interface will look when a new tab is opened:

In the bottom-left corner of the browser, users will find Panels a quick way to access useful tools like Bookmarks, History, Notes, and Downloads. And to the right, the tab switcher lets users access regular, private, and synced tabs in addition to the trash can to retrieve recently closed tabs.

As expected, the Address Bar packs a punch – letting users search using any installed search engine using nicknames or find a bookmark in an instant.

Key functionality is all just one tap away. And easy-to-use vertical and horizontal swipe navigation is shared across Speed Dials, Panels and the Tab Switcher to keep things flowing.

A New Caliber of Browsing

Users can now browse with dark and light themes more creatively and  efficiently while complementing their busy, on-the-go lifestyles. Here are Vivaldi’s unique and friendly features that make it different from the pack:

Take Notes like never before

Vivaldi’s unique and robust tool –
Notes
 – lets users stay ahead, even on the phone. This is something that no other browser offers built-in.

Use Notes to quickly add checklists, agenda items or facilitate a research project without the disruption of switching apps.

What’s more? Users can sync Notes securely between all devices – a productive way to help do more, faster.

Browse faster with Speed Dials and Bookmarks

Vivaldi’s
Speed Dials
 are much more than just top sites.
They’re a way to get quick access to favorite sites and organize which
bookmarks should show on a new tab page.

Users can create multiple Speed Dials for different tasks or
categories, and group and manage their bookmarks into folders – all with
 the touch of your fingertips

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The
Bookmark Manager
 allows users to add and edit  descriptions and nicknames to websites that are searchable from the  Address Bar – another unique way to stay organized.

Manage Tabs in just a tap

It is hard to imagine Vivaldi without its elegant tabbed browsing.
Tabs are fundamental for browsing and Vivaldi wants to keep them
organized on mobile too, just the way it does on desktop.

Rather than copy/pasting a URL to create a duplicate of a tab, create a copy of the current tab by selecting
Clone Tab
 from the menu. A unique option in Vivaldi that saves a lot of time.

Vivaldi’s tab switcher makes finding and managing tabs a breeze as  well. With a quick swipe, you can find an open tab, private tab,  recently closed tab or even a tab that is open on another device.

Search and Switch engines instantly

Another unique feature in Vivaldi is the ability to
switch search engines on the fly
 in the Address Bar using nicknames.

Each of the pre-installed search engines uses the first letter of its
 name as a nickname. Users can simply type this nickname in the Address
Bar (‘d’ for
DuckDuckGo
 or ‘e’ for
Ecosia
, for example) followed by a space to select that specific engine.

Keep tabs private

Browse privately on mobile now as
private tabs
 do not save
information once the open tab is closed. Privacy is Vivaldi’s priority.
Websites that users visit, cookies, temporary files will not be stored
on the device when browsing in a private tab.

For example, if a user lends his mobile to a friend to browse, he can  stay logged in on the main window, while his friend checks out his or  her account in a private tab.

Sync on-the-go, seamlessly and safely

Users can synchronize their browsing data between installations of Vivaldi on other devices and Vivaldi on Android.

They can choose which data to sync, including: Bookmarks and Speed
Dials, saved passwords and autofill information, History (with only
typed URLs), and, uniquely, Notes.

Data security is extremely important to Vivaldi. All synced data – including a user’s saved passwords – is protected with
end-to-end data encryption
 and never shared in the clear with Vivaldi. To keep user data safe, no third-party servers are used; only Vivaldi servers.

Capture Screenshots

Users can snap a screenshot of any website or a selection of the screen with this unique built-in functionality.

But there is more to just taking screenshots. Users can take  screenshots of an entire webpage, which is especially handy when they  have to save and share detailed information.

Cut the clutter while reading

Reader View
 can be enabled in Settings under Accessibility options. Once enabled, users can read news and online articles on their phone without any distraction.

“
True innovation is only possible through an open, collaborative approach. That’s the relationship we share with our users,
” says Jon von Tetzchner. “
We’re
 working closely to develop a browser that they call their own – a
browser that will help them to be efficient anywhere – on any device.
”

* * *

To try out the beta version of Vivaldi, download Vivaldi Beta on
Google Play
. Vivaldi supports Android devices running version 5 and up. Work on the Tablet UI is in progress. Stay tuned for more developments.


Yoodo Announces Malaysia’s First PUBG MOBILE Campus Championship

PUBG MOBILE Campus Championship (PMCC) to feature RM60,000 Prize Pool

Yoodo, Malaysia’s first fully customisable and 100% digital mobile service, will be bringing Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) MOBILE to universities and colleges around the country.

The first ever PUBG MOBILE Campus Championship (PMCC) 2019 will have a participation
of 6,000 students across Malaysia battling for their chicken dinners and a
share of the RM60,000 prize pool. The winning team will also receive a 1 year
mobile plan from Yoodo and an exclusive direct invite to the Grand Finals of
PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) 2020.

PMCC 2019 Tournament

The championship will kick off on 24 September with 7 separate regional
qualifiers and finals before the grand finals on 24 November featuring the top
16 teams. Registrations for the competition are now open and students can apply
to participate at www.pubgmobile.com/MY/PMCC2019.

“Our aim when we ventured into esports was to cultivate and highlight
local gaming talent,” said Chow Tuck Mun, Head of Yoodo. “PMCC 2019 is the
evolution of these efforts, taking a more grassroots approach to reach the
gamer communities where they are. We know there are many talented gamers
waiting to be unearthed and we look forward to shining a spotlight on them
through PMCC 2019.”

PUBG MOBILE fans will be able to catch all the action at regional viewing
parties organised in collaboration with respective universities and their
students. Here fans will also get to meet pro PUBG MOBILE esports teams, take
part in community matches as well as walk away with exclusive prizes and
merchandise.

PMCC 2019 is presented by Yoodo and published by PUBG MOBILE. The
championship is also sponsored by edotco and organized by ESL Gaming.

Gaga Li, Head of PUBG MOBILE Southeast Asia Esports shared, “We are proud to be contributing to the development of esports amongst Malaysian youth. This first ever PUBG MOBILE campus tournament in Malaysia is in recognition of the immense support we have received from students here. We are confident that PMCC will be an incredible experience for all and an excellent platform to promote sportsmanship.”

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Commenting on their sponsorship of the event, edotco Group Chief Regional Officer, Wan Zainal Adileen said, “The gaming ecosystem has evolved to be an industry in its own right. Esports depends on connectivity, bandwidth and capacity for optimal performance and a truly immersive experience. As an integrated telecommunications infrastructure provider, edotco is proud to power up the tournament and contribute towards the growth of the gaming industry and the overall digital economy.

PMCC 2019 Social Media Challenge

To ramp up excitement around PMCC 2019, two social media competitions
will also be launched that will reward winners with RM1,000 every week. Stay
tuned for further details on how to participate when PMCC 2019 kicks off later
on in September.

PMCC 2019 Roadshows

“Yoodo is committed to making PMCC 2019 the most engaging and action-packed
campus-based esports tournament. In addition to the viewing parties and online
competitions, we are collaborating with the universities and their students to
organise roadshows all across the country,” added Tuck Mun.

The PMCC 2019 road show series will span 28-days across 14 universities
between 23 September and 25 October. Students can look forward to tournament
promos, exclusive merchandise and PUBG MOBILE fun matches.

Gamers can also enjoy unlimited
Chicken
Dinners
 with Yoodo’s exclusive 20GB PUBG MOBILE data add-on. Best of all
the add-on is currently completely free in celebration of the launch of PMCC
2019.

Fans will also be able to catch the live-streamed action online at the Yoodo Esports community page
www.facebook.com/yoodoesports
. The page offers gaming and esports updates, news, reviews and live-streams at the new community page.  For more information on Yoodo, follow Yoodo at
www.facebook.com/yoodoMY
 or visit
www.yoodo.com.my
. To learn more about PMCC 2019 visit:
www.yoodo.com.my/pmcc2019


Yoodo Powers Up Gamers With Exciting New Announcements

Yoodo, Malaysia’s first fully customisable and 100% digital mobile
service, has once again fortified its position as the go to Telco for gamers.

Yoodo continues its support for esports by sponsoring the ESL Malaysia, Singapore
and the Philippines National Championship Season 2 for Arena of Valor (AoV) as
well as DOTA 2. The ESL National Championship aims to encourage grassroots
talent in the region.

Chow
Tuck Mun, Head of Yoodo, commented on the sponsorship, “We know how passionate
our users are about gaming and esports, and hence the reason we are going
beyond PUBG MOBILE. We are proud to be expanding our horizons within the
segment to continue to build strong support for esports.”

To commemorate this new extension of Yoodo’s foray into esports and to
further excite gamers, Yoodo has launched an AoV data add-on that provides
users with 20GB of dedicated data for the game at only RM5. This means that
gamers can enjoy lag free gaming on Malaysia’s largest 4G LTE network without
worrying about going over data limits or dealing with additional charges.

Yoodo Esports – Malaysia’s Newest Gaming Community

Yoodo is taking its gaming credentials to the next level by launching
their very own esports and gaming community – Yoodo Esports.

Yoodo Esports aims to become the one-stop centre for gaming and esports
fans covering all things related to gaming. The page will focus primarily on
mobile gaming, including updates on Yoodo’s esports activities, as well as news
and reviews on console and PC gaming.

“Following a series of successful initiatives in the esports scene, we wanted to take our commitment even further. We decided it was time to develop a fun community space especially for Malaysian gamers,” Tuck Mun shared. “Users will be able to catch latest news and updates from the gaming scene in Malaysia. They can also look forward to gaming-focused videos, player’s interviews, and more.”

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Rewarding Champions – Free Mobile Plans for PUBG MOBILE National Championship 2019 Winners

Celebrating the end of an exciting 2019 series of the popular Player
Unknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) MOBILE National Championships (PMNC), Yoodo
awarded champions Victorious in Play (ViP Squad) with one-year free mobile
plan. This plan will allow all four team members to enjoy gaming on the go with
Malaysia’s widest 4G LTE network.

“We’re delighted to reward ViP Squad with a full year of incredible Yoodo
mobile service experience. They were stellar during the tournament and I am
sure they will enjoy more chicken dinners on their new Yoodo plans,” Tuck Mun
added.

Malaysia’s First PUBG MOBILE Campus Championship

All of these exciting updates come off the back of Yoodo’s most recent
gaming focused announcement – the launch of PUBG MOBILE Campus Championship (PMCC)
2019, Malaysia’s first inter-campus PUBG MOBILE tournament.

The announcement got gamers in universities across the country buzzing
with close to 6,000 students set to participate in the tournament which
kicks-off on 24 September. Winners will walk away with a portion of the
RM60,000 prize pool, a free one-year mobile plan and a direct invitation to
participate in the PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) 2020.

Yoodo First Telco in the World to Have In-Game Jersey

PMCC 2019 also sees another first for Yoodo as it becomes the first Telco
in the world to have its very own branded jersey within the PUBG MOBILE game.
Now fans can show their love for Yoodo while they hunt for chicken dinners.
Details on how gamers can get their hands on this exclusive jersey will be
announced soon, so stay tuned.

For more information, follow Yoodo at
www.facebook.com/yoodoMY
 or visit
www.yoodo.com.my
 for more information on the new AoV data add-on. To join the new Yoodo Esports community visit
www.facebook.com/yoodoesports
. To register for PMCC 2019, visit
www.pubgmobile.com/MY/PMCC2019


ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G Very Well Presented at Vienna Fashion Week 2019

ZTE Corporation, a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and  consumer technology solutions for the mobile Internet, well presented  ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G, the first 5G-ready smartphone in Austria at Vienna Fashion Week 2019, which is held in front of Vienna’s Museums Quartier for the eleventh time alongside international brands and around 70  designers’ collections showed on the catwalk. Early in July, ZTE Axon 10  Pro Series were launched in Austria cooperating with three major carriers in Austria,  top retailers and e-commercial dealers. All the participants including  designers, creatives, bloggers and fashion lovers will find it  effortless chic with ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G to mark the memorable moments on  this international stage for fashion, trends and lifestyle with its AI  triple camera. It can also be a perfect occasion for the visitors and  guests to experience the special capabilities of ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G, as  well as drop by ZTE booth to explore more 5G technologies and  experiences since ZTE is the unique mobile phone partner of the MQ  Vienna Fashion Week.

Elegance Combined with Innovation

“‘Effortless chic & forever girl power’ is the brand essence of Emma Sweet.
 The moderate design elements not only bring unique elegance, but also
integrate into everyday life situations. This expressive design
composition is also visible in the ZTE Axon Pro 5G,” said fashion
designer Emma Sweet. In the first row, special guests like former architect and influencer Ana Barros
 captured the most beautiful moments with ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G. “ZTE Axon
10 Pro 5G was a good choice as it delivers impressive results with the
AI triple camera. I was particularly impressed by the quality of the
optical zoom. With the long focus lens I was able to photograph every
detail without any problems and take great photos of the show,” praises
Ana Barros, “ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G has also convinced me above all with its
 appearance. Due to its mirrored glass housing and the glass shimmering
surface, it looks very noble. In addition, the flexible curved edge
screen and the droplet shape make it very easy to hold in the hand. I’m
really looking forward to the upcoming 5G era and gaining ultimate
experiences with these amazing 5G devices like ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G.” All
visitors had the opportunity to get their own opinion of the 5G flagship
 smartphone and test it.

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ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G features a 6.47-inch  AMOLED display. These are clearly superior to conventional screens in  terms of contrast, black level and viewing angle. It’s equipped with a  drop-shaped notch, a fingerprint sensor on the display and powerful AI  triple camera. The three cameras are responsible for different focal  lengths. In addition to the 48MP main camera with f/1.7 aperture and 6P  lens, the 5G smartphone also has a 125-degree ultra wide-angle lens with  a 20MP sensor and the 8MP telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture, which  corresponds to a triple optical zoom.

Commitment to 5G Network Upgrade in the Local Market

ZTE has earned a reputation as a pioneer in the field of 5G in the global and local market. In June, ZTE and the operator Hutchison Drei Austria
 have partnered to develop and deploy Austria’s first operational 5G
network available to selected business clients in Linz, where ZTE and
Hutchison Drei Austria have created the first ever continuous 5G
coverage throughout an Austrian city. In August, Hutchison Drei Austria
and ZTE built one of the best wireless networks in the DACH region.
ZTE has been cooperating with Hutchison Drei Austria since 2010 and will
 continually support Hutchison Drei Austria to improve its
4G network performance and smoothly upgrade the network to 5G. The
state-of-the-art 5G smartphone ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G is also an important
part to demonstrate ZTE’s strong 5G end-to-end capabilities in the local
 market. ZTE is active in the 5G ecosystem and is collaborating with
leading partners to accelerate the 5G terminal commercialization
process. At present, ZTE has deployed 5G terminal cooperation with more
than 20 carriers worldwide.


BOO! HONOR Malaysia is Giving Fans a Treat this Halloween

Fans can treat themselves to a sweet deal with the HONOR 20 Series

With Halloween just around the corner, HONOR Malaysia is giving fans an early
Treat & Treat
 with the HONOR 20 Series Halloween Special Offer! From 19till 31 October 2019, fans can save up to RM 300 each for the HONOR 20 PRO and HONOR 20 when purchased on
hihonor.com.my
, HONOR Experience Stores (
HES
) and partner stores nationwide.

Launched
collectively as part of the HONOR 20 series, the HONOR 20 PRO and HONOR 20 are
the latest offering from HONOR’s N-series, the brand’s first smartphone series
which is lauded for its superior design, unmatched photography capability and
ultimate user experience.

Featuring the
world’s first Dynamic Holographic Design, the HONOR 20 Series is equipped with
a Sony IMX586 48MP AI Quad Camera; 48MP main camera, 16MP Super Wide-Angle
camera, 8MP telephoto camera and 2MP Macro camera. It is also the industry
largest f/1.4 wide aperture that comes with an Ultra-High ISO Sensitivity
204,800, making it the low-light champion.

The HONOR 20 PRO and
HONOR 20 are also part of HONOR’s
Rileks, Beli
Je 1+1 Extended Warranty
Campaign, offering an extended one-year warranty for every purchase from
October 1 to December 31, giving consumers a total of two years warranty. The
additional one-year warranty can be redeemed via the HiCare application within
7 days of the purchase. The plan will provide extensive protection against
repair costs with HONOR official maintenance standards and 100% original spare
parts.

To find out more about the
Rileks, Beli Je
 campaign, visit:
https://www.hihonor.com/my/rileks-beli-je-warranty.html

For more information on HONOR Malaysia and HONOR 20 Series, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for exciting updates.

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Brace Yourselves as the Xtraordinary HONOR 9X is Coming

The brand’s leading X series is set to deliver an all-rounder experience with amazing price

Global smartphone brand HONOR is set to unveil its newest smartphone from the X series very soon. The highly anticipated HONOR 9X is poised to redefine mid-range smartphones by bringing next-generation technology with improved user experience and upgrades across key features in photography, design and performance.

HONOR continuously
raises the bar for the smartphone industry by striving to bring the best
cutting-edge technology to young consumers across the world. Featuring an immersive
6.59” HONOR FullView Display and a desirable combination of hardware and
software updates, the HONOR 9X embodies the dynamic and ambitious spirit of our
youthful users. This latest addition will further extend the mysterious and
vigorous “X” ethos of the series, bringing a profound experience to all users.

The HONOR X series
has received incredible support in Malaysia and around the world. This was especially
proven by the HONOR 8X sales performance in 2018 where more than 10 million
units were sold worldwide just after 173 days from its launch. Fortunately, fans
of the series can now be one of the first to test and experience the HONOR 9X
through the “HONOR Club Early Access Program”. Two members from the Early
Access Program will be picked to receive the smartphone prior to its launch for
a pre-specified duration to provide feedback and reviews.

Are you up for the Xtraordinary? Find out more about the Early Access Program
here
.  For more information on HONOR Malaysia and HONOR X Series, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for exciting updates.

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Didian Launches Malaysia’s First B2B Property Marketplace

Real Estate agents and negotiators nationwide are now able to connect with developer propertiesfor easier and faster sales

New proptech firm Didian Realtor Sdn Bhd today launched Malaysia’s first B2B property marketplace aimed at reinventing property sales. The platform, available in both web and mobile app versions, would help both property developers and real estate agents and negotiators to connect and drive the property sales of curated units at projects that are under construction or close to completion.

A total of eight projects by seven well
known property developers launched on the system, offering a property inventory
worth almost RM 1 billion in Gross Development Value (GDV) for agents and
negotiators across Malaysia to sell. The launch came after a robust testing
phase that saw 300 agents and negotiators successfully use the marketplace.

In his speech, Chow Nam Kit, Director of Didian Realtor Sdn Bhd, reiterated that Didian’s business proposition had been developed around its customer’s needs which are increasingly mobile first and experience centric.

“Our platform digitizes the sales
process allowing agents and negotiators unparalleled access to ongoing developer
product offerings at the click of a button; facilitating and accelerating
property sales for all our stakeholders. This is the core focus of our business
and will be our engine for continued, sustainable growth,” he said.

The Malaysian-made platform leverages a
proprietary algorithm to power Malaysia’s first property marketplace and mobile
app to improve agent-project matching. It considers variables such as location,
skillset and expertise. The system also features digital booking, real-time
data access, commissions status tracking and supports backend administrative
processes, allowing agents and negotiators to focus on what they do best.

Didian Realtor Sdn Bhd also entered
into a strategic collaboration with StarProperty, a part of The Star Media
Group Berhad, that would see both parties work together on co-marketing the
platform to both the real estate fraternity as well as property developers.

Ernest Towle, Assistant General Manager
of StarProperty said “this strategic collaboration will enhance the solution
set offered to partner property developers, granting agents and negotiators that
are using our StarProperty platform an additional revenue stream by allowing
them to participate within the Didian marketplace and deepening the richness of
the real estate ecosystem.”

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Chow added that the collaboration with
StarProperty would also enhance awareness of the Didian property marketplace
amongst real estate professionals as well as catalyse interest from property
developers. The strategic collaboration also sits alongside Didian’s mission to
help real estate agents and negotiators to better manage their sales as well as
their income to help meet their financial obligations.

Developed in response to the needs of
both property developers and the real estate fraternity, the system offers a
comprehensive set of benefits. Through the platform, reputable property
developers can tap into the sales potential of hundreds or even thousands of
agents and negotiators nationwide to sell their properties.

For agents and negotiators, Didian
offers a seven days express commission scheme payable from the date the SPA and
Loan agreement is signed. Negotiators are also able to take part in selling
projects by reputable developers regardless of their size and geographic area.

Chow said that his experience within
the real estate industry prompted his desire to address this issue.

“For many years, negotiators mostly had to wait anywhere between three to six months to receive their commissions and I have personally seen how this delay affects their livelihood.

“We are also happy to announce the “Super
9” campaign whereby for the next nine weekends, agents and negotiators are
invited to bring their customers over to the showrooms of nine selected projects.
Should an agent or negotiators secure a booking for a project from their
customers that later leads to a confirmed sale, the agent or negotiator will be
able to claim a ticket for all-expenses paid trip to Taipei, Taiwan for every
booking that is successfully converted. These rewards are sponsored by
StarProperty,” said Chow.

About Didian

Didian is Malaysia’s first B2B property marketplace that offers agents and negotiators 7 days express commissions. A new proptech start up, Didian Realtor Sdn Bhd is backed by an experienced team that includes a co-founder of JobStreet. Integrating technology into conventional processes, Didian aims to bring property sales to a whole new level. For more information, visit
www.mydidian.com
.


Flaunt Your Creativity with HONOR’s #DayNight Photography Contest

The contest period runs from October 4 – November 4 and is open to all smartphone users

Global smartphone brand HONOR recently announced a special “#DayNight” Photography Contest which invite users to showcase their creativity and photography skills through captivating stories and experiences. From October 4 – November 4, users of any smartphone can submit entries to stand a chance to win an HONOR 20, HONOR 10 Lite or HONOR Band SS*.

To take part, participants can submit either a day, night and/or a combined photo through a post on their Instagram and/or Facebook account (account settings must be ‘public’) with the hashtags #DayNight and #HONOR20Series included. Participants are allowed multiple entries and will also need to tag ‘honormalaysia’ on their Instagram and/or Facebook post. HONOR Malaysia will announce five (5) lucky winners on the HONOR Malaysia Facebook page latest by November 8, 2019.

Prizes

Grand Prize		: 1 unit of HONOR 20
2
nd
 Prize		: 1 unit of HONOR 10 Lite (3+32GB)
Consolation Prize	: 3 units of HONOR Band SS

*
Terms and Condition Applies

Follow the simple steps above and let your creativity shine in HONOR’s #DayNight Photography Contest!

Users of HONOR’s latest flagship smartphone can take advantage of this contest as the HONOR 20 PRO’s quad camera is led by a Sony IMX586 48MP as its main camera. It features the advanced AI Ultra Clarity mode and AIS Super Night mode to empower users to capture clearer images. This makes the HONOR 20 PRO the perfect smartphone for low light conditions and night photography.

Powered by the AI multi-frame stabilisation technology and an enhanced algorithm, the mode creates ultra-clear night shots with heightened brightness, lower noise, and better colour preservation. With more light passing through the lens owing to the F1.4 aperture, users can record their magical moments in greater detail even in dimly lit environments.

For more information on HONOR Malaysia and HONOR 20 Series, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for exciting updates.

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FWD Takaful launches online channel with FWD Protect Direct

Malaysia’s first Takaful protection plan that can be participated online with automatic underwriting, and the first to cover up to four family members under one certificate

FWD Takaful Berhad (formerly known as HSBC Amanah Takaful (Malaysia) Berhad) (“FWD Takaful”) today launched its new online channel offering
FWD Protect Direct
, Malaysia’s first Takaful protection plan that can be participated online, covering up to four family members under one certificate with automatic underwriting. Marking the first phase of FWD Takaful’s digital distribution model, the channel allows customers to obtain Takaful protection online and receive immediate coverage.

Salim Majid Zain
,
FWD Takaful’s Chief Executive Officer said they are happy to be able to offer
online Takaful plans at this early stage in FWD Takaful’s digitalisation
journey to allow customers to easily obtain Takaful protection and receive
coverage instantly.

“We want to make a positive difference to people’s lives today with our new Takaful protection product. Our easy-to-use online channel is simple, reliable and direct, which enables customers to manage their Takaful certificates at their own convenience. Having this product online makes it more accessible to Malaysians across the country, and with a low price point, this product is affordable for everyone. As a new brand in Malaysia, this initiative represents our vision to change the way people feel about Takaful.”

FWD Protect Direct

FWD Protect Direct has a unique
single-certificate plan with four plan options:
individual, couple, family (up to two children) and single parent (up to
two children). A single-certificate plan saves customers the hassle of having
to participate and manage multiple Takaful certificates.

Available for as low as RM0.40 per day for an individual
plan and RM1.20 per day for a family plan, the contribution is level throughout
the term of the certificate, so customers do not have to manage increasing
contribution as they grow older. FWD Protect Direct also provides a waiver of
future contributions should the certificate owner pass on, ensuring continuous
protection for the rest of the family. Similar to other FWD Takaful offerings,
FWD Protect Direct will only have three exclusions; whereby the death benefit
will be paid out unless death happens due to suicide within the first year,
unlawful acts and war.

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Online Customer Experience

The
online purchasing experience incorporates an intelligent underwriting system.
Customers can instantly get quotes and check for eligibility through its
dynamic application questions, reflexive questioning and predictive
underwriting. The fully automated process is truly a market differentiator that
makes for an easy user experience, which demonstrates FWD Takaful’s
customer-led approach.

The
channel has an intuitive user interface based on
responsive design supported by help texts; underpinned by FWD Takaful’s easy to
understand and simple language. Customers can expect to start their protection
within 24 hours upon completing their application and certificates are
delivered directly to their email.

In
addition, FWD Takaful is collaborating with digital health technology company
Walnut Wellness to launch FWD Hero Sihat. This health engagement tool provides
users free consultation on health and wellness through WhatsApp. Walnut
Wellness uses their own locally developed chatbot answered by professional
health experts to instantly address health and wellness queries.

Khor Xin Yun
,Walnut Wellness’ Chief Executive
Officer shared, “Walnut Wellness aims to empower Malaysians to take
responsibility of their health with the application of technology, ultimately
preventing them from diet and lifestyle related diseases. FWD Hero Sihat helps
us to connect FWD Takaful’s customers and the local community with health
professionals to help encourage them in taking the first step of making
healthier food choices regardless of which stage of life they are at.”

To get instant Takaful coverage, please visit
www.fwd.com.my


Galaxy Fold Will Be Available For Pre-Order in Malaysia Starting 9th October 2019

The category-defining foldable device inspires new mobile experiences with custom UX, mobility, and powerful multitasking

Samsung Malaysia Electronics today announced the pre-order of the Galaxy Fold — a completely new category of mobile technology will be available starting 9
th
 October 2019!

The Galaxy Fold was designed to inspire new experiences: When closed, you can access your essentials on the cover display comfortably with one hand; and when opened, you can explore new ways to multitask, watch videos, play games, and more, on its immersive 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display.

For the past several months, Samsung has been refining the
Galaxy Fold to ensure it delivers the best possible experience. Not only did
Samsung improve the Galaxy Fold’s design and construction, but it also took the
time to rethink the entire consumer journey.

“The category-defining
Galaxy Fold is a device that defies the barriers of traditional smartphone
design. Now, we’re excited to release this pioneering mobile technology, and allow
consumers to experience it for themselves,” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of
Samsung Malaysia Electronics. “From the moment you pick it up, to the moment you close it, Galaxy Fold
unlocks a completely new way for you to use your mobile device. It’s designed
to have a seamless experience folded or unfolded and optimized for the Android
ecosystem,” he added.

First-of-its-Kind User Experience

The Galaxy Fold combines users’ favorite smartphone and tablet features to deliver a new kind of mobile device and a first-of-its-kind user experience—from a new form factor and materials to its unique foldable UX, versatile camera and premium performance. Samsung worked alongside partners to create an entirely new UX that will change the way we use our mobile devices and takes full advantage of the foldable design with its cover and main displays. As a result, the device opens up new possibilities for users.

The Galaxy Fold transforms how you capture, share, and edit mobile content. When closed, you can shoot a quick video, and then simply open the device to watch it on a larger screen—with App Continuity, the video seamlessly transitions from the cover display to the main display. With Multi-Active Window, you can run multiple apps at once in real-time and effectively multitask: Edit footage, browse through the photo gallery for still shots, and read emails from friends and co-workers, all at the same time.

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Every Galaxy Fold comes with exclusive access to specialized
customer care services – including one-on-one access to Samsung experts, and a
24/7 support hub online or over the phone. Samsung will elaborate on plans in
each market to ensure every aspect of the Galaxy Fold experience is as
extraordinary as the device itself.

The Galaxy Fold’s pre-order are available for purchase at selected
Samsung participating stores and participating chain store retailers with the recommended
retail price of RM8,388,
offered in Cosmos Black and Space Silver.

For more information about Galaxy Fold’s pre –order and product, please visit
https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/galaxy-fold-preorder
 and
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-fold/


Galaxy Note10 Plus Review – The Beast is Fully Loaded This Time

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Plus

RM4,199.00

9.3

Camera

9.0/10

Design

9.0/10

Functions

9.5/10

Battery

9.0/10

Performance

10.0/10

				Pros

Awesome for gaming

Great camera quality

Love the S-Pen

Real flagship quality

Huge display

				Cons

A little heavy

Fingerprint magnet

Slippery to hold

Buy Now

The highly anticipated Note series is back and it has been officially launched in Malaysia. The Galaxy Note10 Plus paved another road to innovation with its S-Pen that it does not only able to snap photos remotely, but now it also comes with gesture controls.

Galaxy Note10 Plus

First up, lets dig into the (high) specifications of this beast.

SoC
: Exynos 9825 (7 nm), Octa-core (2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
: Mali-G76 MP12
OS
: Android 9.0 (Pie) with One UI
Storage/memory
: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, microSD, up to 1 TB
Display
:
Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
6.8 inches, 114.0 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio)
1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~498 ppi density)
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Build
: Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Main Camera
:
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm, Super Steady video
TOF 3D VGA camera
Selfie Camera
: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
Battery
: Non-removable Li-Ion 4300 mAh battery with fast charging 45W, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W
Others
:
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)

First Impressions and Design

The new Galaxy Note10 Plus is a beast, that was my first impression of it. It is after all, Samsung’s flagship monster made for those who love to draw directly on the screen. I don’t blame them. The responsiveness of the new S-Pen is super accurate. I can never write my name or signature on a mobile device without it looking like a child’s handwriting. But with this new Note10 Plus, I have beautiful handwriting.

The size of the Note10 Plus is huge. First thing you will feel when you hold it in your hand is the weight. It’s big and it’s a little heavy for some. But it feels super solid. The unit that I was testing is Aura Glow, a colour which looks different in some angles while having the rainbow colour look to it. It is however, a fingerprint magnet. I would opt for the Aura White colour because it looks plain and elegant, most of all you can’t see your fingerprints in it.

While most other brand’s flagship devices are into elevating front cameras or that kind of gimmick, the Note10 front camera comes with a little cut-out dot right at the mid-top section. I don’t know about you guys but I prefer it being at the side like the S10+.

Now the overall look of the phone is different than the Note9. First of all, the camera placement is now on the left side if you’re looking at the back and there’s no fingerprint sensor. As how Samsung’s flagship is made nowadays, the fingerprint sensor is now located under the front display.

The Note9 has a dual rear camera setup while this Note10 comes with 3 camera setup plus 1 ToF (time of flight) depth sensor camera. In this case, the ToF sensor is used to more accurately measure depth to give that bokeh effect.

On the right side of the Note10 has zero buttons because everything is moved to the left side. At the top there’s the SIM/MicroSD slot, stereo mic and speaker (for calls and audio) while at the bottom is the usual USB type-C port, second stereo mic, bottom speaker grille and the S-Pen.

As I said earlier, the Note10 is pretty heavy and big so it may be a problem for those with small hands to operate single handedly. It is also quite slippery, in my opinion. But if large screen phone is your jam, then this phone is brilliant.

Performance and Usage

When it comes to performance, nothing beats a good long test on gaming and Antutu. If you’re an avid gamer, you will know that PUBG Mobile will look great on a powerful device – especially when you set the graphic settings to the highest configuration. That’s exactly what I did with the Galaxy Note10 Plus.

With 256GB of internal space and huge 12GB of RAM to run the game, I was in for a treat. Let me tell you this, at full high graphic settings, the Note10 Plus produces smooth high quality gaming experience with PUBG Mobile. I never want to stop playing, actually. The movements and smoothness of the graphic is flawless. With its large 4,300mAh battery, gaming time was extended to about 4 hours non stop. Yes, I can get myself engrossed in PUBG for that long.

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It was the best gaming experience I ever had on a mobile device, period. Why not right? It is the best from Samsung at the moment and the 12GB of RAM helps a lot! And the stereo speakers sounds great too.

As for the Antutu 3D Benchmark score, the Note10 managed a score of 359,723 on my test unit. It sits in the top 5 in the ranking list at the time of testing. I took a screenshot of that test but it went missing somewhere. My bad. If I find it, I’ll post it here later on.

The overall usage is awesome. I really enjoyed using the S-Pen to scribble around and drawing mustaches over some photos. Jotting down some notes is fun too whereby you can write something in your own handwriting and convert that into normal text format. Cool right? That is what the Note series is built for anyways.

Having said that, the S-Pen’s new innovation is something cool to mention as well. Instead of it being a remote trigger for the camera, it can also be used to control the camera using gestures. For instance, you can adjust the camera zoom just by doing the pre-designated gestures or to select different camera modes. This is really good when you’re having the phone placed on a tripod for that group selfies.

Also to note that on a full battery charge (without gaming), the Note10 Plus lasted me close to 2 days of use.

Camera

Now lets focus on the camera performance. The Note10 Plus camera comes with 3+1 camera setup, with the one being the said depth sensor. With it, you will be able to take some nice portrait shots with some cool bokeh effects. This is known in Samsung as the Live Focus function. I use this a lot. I mean, a lot. I also use it with my S10e to take that lovely portrait shots. So basically it’s the same technology for all Galaxy flagships.

The Note10 also comes with much improved night mode. It is able to take good shots at night with little lighting and less grainy problems, less “noise” as photographers calls it. Most of the photos I’ve taken is during low light or in total darkness, as you will see them below.

So let’s see some photos.

Ultrawide camera – Early morning shot

Evening walk (was during the haze, nice effect tho)

Normal wide angle, almost total darkness.

Normal wide angle – Very low light but the image is superbly clear.

Normal wide angle – Believe it or not, this is actually in almost total darkness with only one light source at this playground.

Another example of almost total darkness shot.

Front selfie camera – Even the front camera performs well here. Holding the S-Pen in my left hand to trigger the shot.

Close-up food shots looks yummy.

Good clarity most of the time.

Home food is good food. Details are good here.

Awesome and clear details here.

Selfies are good too although beautification effect is too much.

No beautification looks better and more natural.

Wide angle setting on the selfie camera, triggered shot with S-Pen.

All I can say is that the camera doesn’t disappoint. I managed to get clear and vibrant shots 99% of the time even during low light. That 1% is for some shots taken while on the move or in a moving vehicle.

What I love about it is the Live Focus shots as well as the Ultrawide Angle shots. Unfortunately I was testing the Note10 during the severe haze weather, therefore I don’t have much wide angle landscape shots that I can show.

While we’re on the subject of Live Focus, the same function is also available in video mode. You can now take some cool bokeh effect while using the video. This made it look more nicer and having that professional touch a little bit. But, the video live focus is something still new with the Galaxy series so do expect it to be a little bit wonky. The focus can sometimes be off and the effect can appear fake most of the times. Hopefully Samsung can fix this problem soon with new software updates, maybe.

Conclusion

No doubt that the new Galaxy Note10 Plus is my current favourite from Samsung and it lived up to its name.

The ample internal space is very useful for long term usage and I’m sure that this Note10 is pretty much future proof, thanks to its powerful chipset and huge 12GB of RAM.

Gaming is very pleasing with the Note10. It eliminates the lag, the stutter, the boring low graphic effects for any games available. I think It spent too much time playing PUBG Mobile on the Note10 Plus but it was well worth it.

If you’re looking to be creative, the new S-Pen on the Note10 is really good. You can use it to draw, colour and even sign your own name with ease. I use it a lot for taking selfies, I bet you guys will use it for the same reason as well.

So what’s my take on the new Samsung Galaxy Note10 Plus? It’s a 9/10 for me. More can be done in the camera performance like better video live focus. This can be a winning point for Note series, or for the entire Galaxy series as well. But as for the performance, daily usage, entertainment, social media and other normal tasks, the Note10 Plus reigns supreme.

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Plus is available for purchase starting from
RM4,199.00
 at
Samsung’s official online store
.


HONOR Announces 10.10 Deals for New HONOR Band 5 and More

Global smartphone brand HONOR today announced that for one day only, consumers will be able to purchase the HONOR Band 5 at a great price exclusively on
Lazada
 as part of HONOR’s 10.10 deals. Originally priced at RM 149, the recently launched fitness band will be priced at only RM 119 starting at 12 AM on 10 October.

HONOR is also offering more deals on its official e-commerce site
hihonor.com/my
 during the one day event. Consumers can now own a pair of HONOR FlyPods Lite at only RM 299 (RRP RM 349) and the hot-selling HONOR Watch Magic at RM 499 (RRP RM 599)! Consumers can also check out HONOR’s current Pay Day sale for great deals on the brand’s other products.

Launched just last month in Malaysia, the HONOR Band 5 is the epitome of
the ultimate fitness band, featuring 24/7 health monitoring and offers up to 14
days of normal usage from a single battery charge on a 0.95-inch AMOLED
illusion screen. The fitness band received a fresh OTA (over-the-air) update on
29 September, and users can now enjoy features such as the Pulse Oxygen
Saturation (SpO2) monitoring and remote music control on the HONOR Band 5. Users can
access it through the Huawei Health app and click “check for updates” which
will prompt the band to update automatically.

For more information on HONOR Malaysia and HONOR Band 5, please visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for exciting updates.

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HONOR Gives up to RM 570* Off this 11.11 with Shopathon Deals

Stand a chance to grab the HONOR 20 at only RM 1,299 and get a free HONOR Band 5 Sport!

Mark your calendars! Global smartphone brand HONOR today announced the ultimate 11.11 Shopathon sale with super deals, special promotions and free gifts on HONOR’s official store on
hihonor
.

HONOR
Malaysia will be giving consumers the chance to celebrate early starting from 1
– 10 November along with exceptional flash deals on 11 November. You can get
your hands on the brand’s latest flagships such as the HONOR 20 Series and fan
favourites HONOR View20 and HONOR 8X.  That’s
not all – also on sale are HONOR wearables such as the newly launched HONOR
Band 5 along with accessories such as HONOR FlyPods Lite, HONOR Mini Speaker
and more.

HONOR Smartphones

On top of the promo prices listed below, you’ll also be able to grab
vouchers worth up to RM 100 for all smartphone purchases. That means further
discounts!

Model

RRP

1.11 – 10.11

Free
  Gifts

  HONOR 20 PRO

  RM 2,299

  RM 2,099

  HONOR Powerbank 10,000mAh

  HONOR 20

  RM 1,699

  RM 1,349

  HONOR Band 5 Sport

  HONOR 20 Lite

  RM 949

  RM 829

  HONOR View20 (8+256)

  RM 1,899

  RM 1,599

  HONOR Body Fat Scale + HONOR View20 Cover

  HONOR View20 (6+128)

  RM 1,499

  RM 1,299

  –

  HONOR 10

  RM 1,399

  RM 829

  HONOR Polyester Foldable Bag

  HONOR 8X

  RM 799

  RM 749

  HONOR 8X Gift Box

HONOR Wearables

Model

RRP

1 – 10 November

  HONOR Watch Magic (Black)

  RM 499

RM 479

  HONOR Band 5

  RM 129

RM 111

HONOR Accessories

Model

RRP

1 – 10 November

  HONOR FlyPods Lite

  RM 349

RM 299

  HONOR Mini Speaker

  RM 99

RM 69

  HONOR Body Fat Scale

  RM 149

RM 89

  HONOR Powerbank 10,000mAh

  RM 149

RM 99

  HONOR SoundStone Speaker

  RM 149

RM 99

  HONOR View20 Cover
  (Black)

  RM 59

RM 20

  HONOR View20 Cover
  (Blue)

  RM 79

RM 30

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HONOR Bundles

Model

RRP

1 – 10 November

  HONOR Band 5 +HONOR Smart Scale

  RM 298

RM 189

  HONOR Band 5 Sport Couple Set ( 2 units)

  RM 158

RM 130

Special Promotions

Aside from the incredible deals above, HONOR Malaysia is also offering special promotions exclusively on
hihonor
 from 1 – 11 November. The list of promotions are as follows:

The first 50 smartphone purchase daily
 will receive get
to choose between a complimentary HONOR food container or HONOR backpack*. *
while stocks last
Slash
It Deals:
 From 7 – 11
November, get the HONOR Band 5 for only RM 11.11 when you slash successfully
reach 25 slashes!
Spin
the Wheel:
Spin 3 times
daily and stand a chance to win an HONOR 7S, HONOR 10 Lite, HONOR Band 4 or
vouchers from Hermo and Lazada.
Flash
Sale:
Starting at 12.00 am
– 11.59 pm
7
Nov: HONOR 10 – RM 799 + HONOR Polyester Foldable Bag
8
Nov: HONOR Watch Magic – RM 459
9
Nov: HONOR 20 – RM 1299 + HONOR Band 5 sport
10
Nov: HONOR FlyPods Lite – RM 259
11
Nov: HONOR 10 – RM 799 + HONOR Polyester Foldable Bag
11
Nov: HONOR 20 – RM 1299 + HONOR Band 5 sport

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


HONOR Malaysia Extends its Rileks, Beli Je Campaign

The HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 PRO will be entitled to an extended one-year warranty

Global smartphone brand HONOR today announced that the
Rileks, Beli Je
1+1 Year Extended Warranty Campaign period has been extended to 31 December 2019 for the HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 PRO so that Malaysian consumers can continue to enjoy HONOR’s latest flagship with a peace of mind. This campaign offers an extended one-year warranty, giving consumers a total of two years warranty.

The additional one-year
warranty can be redeemed via the HiCare application within 7 days of the
purchase. The plan will provide extensive protection against repair costs with
HONOR official maintenance standards and 100% original spare parts.

Simply follow these
steps to redeem the offer –

Step 1
: Launch the HiCare application
(pre-installed) on your HONOR device, click on the “Extended Warranty Plan”
banner at the top of the screen

Step 2
: Update HiCare version as prompted by the
system

Step 3
: Your Huawei ID is required to redeem the
Extended Warranty Plan

Step 4
: Tap on “Click Here Now” to redeem your
Extended Warranty Plan. Customer shall claim his entitlement for the said
extended warranty (additional 1 year) within 7 days from purchase.

Step 5
: Application to confirm Extended Warranty
Plan redeemed successfully

*T&C applies

For more information on the
Rileks, Beli Je
 campaign, visit:
https://www.hihonor.com/my/rileks-beli-je-warranty.html

The HONOR 20 PRO was first introduced in two colour variants – Phantom Black and Phantom Blue.  A third variant – Icelandic Frost – was recently introduced to provide consumers with a wider variety. All three variants are officially available to purchase at all
HONOR Experience Stores
 (HES) and its official e–commerce site
hihonor
, as well as HONOR’s official store on
Shopee
 and
Lazada
.

For more information on HONOR Malaysia and HONOR 20 Series, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for exciting updates.

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Make Every Moment Count With The Galaxy Watch Active2

Find balance and achieve your wellness goals with Samsung’s next generation smartwatch

Living healthy isn’t just about staying in shape physically, it is also having a good mental state and being able to connect with society. With this in mind, Samsung has remastered its smartwatch portfolio to bring us the
Galaxy Watch Active2
, a device designed to give users well-rounded advice to get ahead in health and wellness. Two months after its global debut, Samsung’s purposefully-designed smartwatch has finally arrived in Malaysia and promises to make a positive difference in your life.

“As
a company that is driven by innovation, we created the Galaxy Watch Active2 to
encourage freedom of expression and inspire positivity because we understand
the importance of finding a balance between work and life. In the pursue of
professional development, we tend to overlook our personal wellbeing – now the
Galaxy Watch Active2 is here to help us keep track of our health and stay
motivated, all the while ensuring that we remain connected and up-to-date. For
those looking to lead healthier, smarter lives and still look stylish while at
it, the Galaxy Watch Active2 may just be the accessory you need around your
wrist” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

The Galaxy
Watch Active2 serves as a guide to improve health and wellness, providing
actionable insights that can help users make positive lifestyle choices in their
diet, exercise, mental health, sleep, and more; while looking sleek and stylish
in the process.

Let’s Get Physical

Dedicated gym-goers and fitness enthusiasts aside, many of us struggle to find time or motivation to get up, lace up our sneakers and get to sweating. The Galaxy Watch Active2 is engineered to assist with goals setting and provides users real-time form and fitness coaching to help them get the most out of their exercises. It does not only have new innovative health sensors which take in readings faster so users can maximize their fitness routine and stay on track, this smartwatch can manually track more than 39 workouts with seven of them automatically activated. So, take Galaxy Watch Active2 as your coach that be with you for every step of the way and that will help you achieve the first of the three-part journey to health and wellness.

It’s All In The Mind

Staying
active isn’t just about keeping fit and ensuring our bodies age well – it is equally
vital for our mental state. Beyond fitness tracking, this smartwatch provides seamless
access via Samsung Health to guided meditation programmes that provides better
mindfulness and wellness experiences. Last but not least, the enhanced sleep
analysis algorithms help users work toward healthy sleep patterns (through the
four sleep stages), aiding recovery at night and getting them ready and refreshed
to take on the next day.

Staying Connected

The mind is the commanding centre of the body – it has the power to shape our emotions and influence the way we connect with the people around us. The Galaxy Watch Active2 makes it easy for users to stay connected to their life, and their other devices, even while they are away or on-the-go. Apps like social media viewers are accessible with just a tap of the finger and offer more interaction with content. Users can even journey across the globe with greater confidence, as Galaxy Watch Active2 now supports convenient real-time voice and text translation in over 16 languages.
[1]

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Another
way Samsung is making it even easier to stay connected is through its
partnership with Spotify
[2]
.
Sign into your Samsung account with single sign-on from either phone or smartwatch,
and easily browse through your music, podcasts on Spotify and enjoy a
continuous listening experience. The Galaxy
Watch Active2 brings seamless device interaction experiences, and makes access
to music, podcasts and multimedia access even easier.

Freedom of Expression

Finally,
complement our healthy bodies, minds and souls with a dash of confidence. For a
final touch, strap on the Galaxy Watch Active2 to complete your ensemble and
strut away! The Galaxy Watch Active2 is masterfully designed to be both
beautiful and customizable to our lives. It comes in two different sizes – 44mm
and 40mm in diameter – and two styles: lightweight aluminium with a casual
Fluoroelastomer (FKM) Band, and premium solid stainless steel with a leather
strap. Both variants can be personalised with a range of additional stylish
strap and watch-face options.

The
Galaxy Watch Active2 features a brand new upgrade to its signature rotating
bezel – turning it digital to make it even more convenient to navigate while
maximizing the screen size. Now directly on the beautifully curved Super AMOLED
screen, the rotating touch bezel turns both clockwise and counter-clockwise to
advance screens so users can easily select favourite apps. Plus, the upgraded
One UI offers a simple, clear and natural user experience for navigation.

For
users who want a watch as stylish as they are, they can customise their Galaxy
Watch Active2 face to their outfit with the My Style colour extraction
algorithm. Available in the Galaxy Wearable app, simply take a photo of the
outfit, choose from five different colour patterns, and the watch face changes
in seconds. Here’s to matching personal style each and every day!

Your Partner to the Galaxy Ecosystem

As part of the Galaxy family, the Galaxy Watch Active2 brings
the best of Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem to the smartwatch for those who want to
do it all. When the Galaxy Watch Active2 is
paired to your Galaxy smartphone, for example, the Watch Camera Controller
[3]

on the Galaxy Watch Active2 allows you to take photos, start recording a video,
preview footage on the watch, switch between front and rear lenses, set a timer
and then check the final photo or video – all from your wrist. You can also use Wireless PowerShare on your Galaxy
smartphone to charge your smartwatch in an easy and intuitive way.

Plus,
all the Samsung services you get with Galaxy ecosystem – like Samsung Health,
SmartThings, Samsung Pay,
[4]

and more – are seamlessly integrated with your watch and across your devices.
You can use, for example, Bixby to navigate your watch, start a workout or
check the weather. And of course, everything you do on your watch is protected
by Knox technology.

Didn’t
we say that the Galaxy Watch Active2 is all you need and more? Head to Samsung
Experience Stores and authorised dealers nationwide and pick up your Galaxy
Watch Active2 today.

For more information about the Galaxy Watch Active 2, visit
https://www.samsung.com/my/wearables/galaxy-watch-active2-stainless-steel-r820/SM-R820NSKAXME

[1]
 Supported
by the 3
rd
 party app downloadable from Galaxy Store. At launch, Arabic, Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, French,
German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian,
Spanish, Vietnamese

[2]
 Spotify service availability varies by region

[3]
 Downloadable
from Galaxy App Store. The app is compatible with Galaxy Note10/Note10+, S10e/S10/S10+,
Note9, S9/S9+

[4]
 NFC
support only. Service availability may vary by country.


Samsung Continues to Bring Meaningful Innovations to the People with Great Rewards and Exclusive Deals!

As pioneers of
innovation, Samsung believes in creating products that are not only innovative,
but also meaningful. That is why behind every new idea rests the underlying
reason that is the same across all of Samsung’s creations – creating the right
products for the people. Not only do these products help people, they also help
bring people together.

50 years ago while the
world marvelled over mankind’s leap to the moon, Samsung had its own vision in
mind – building a world of connected living in which all our devices work
together intelligently, simplifying life into a seamless experience where time
can be saved, more can be achieved, and moments that matter most can be
enjoyed.

“2019 marks a 50-year
journey for Samsung Electronics in its commitment to becoming a trusted brand
and to its relentless pursuit of innovation for the betterment of society.
Today, our mission still stands and that is to continue helping people all
around the world do what they can’t. Our vision to connect billions of
intelligent devices is coming to life through IoT, 5G and AI, providing our
consumers with nothing but the best life where everything is a seamless flow of
enjoyable living experiences. By enabling all our devices to be connected and
intelligent, we wish to provide our consumers with the best connected living
experience,” said Jimmy Tan, Head Consumer Electronics, Samsung Malaysia
Electronics.

Seamless Consumer Experience

Ensuring the best user
experience is the underlying goal behind all of Samsung’s innovations. Samsung’s
QLED 8K TV redefines the home
entertainment scene where we witness the breakthrough picture quality with 8K
AI upscaling. It also gives you not only a premium viewing experience but at
the same time, it fits into your lifestyle. You can stay minimalistic with One
Invisible Connection that reduces cable clutter so you can have the flexibility
for TV placement in your home. The magic screen (ambient mode) will transform
your TV screen to blend into your space, turning it into your favourite
decorative pieces of art.

Pair that with one of
Samsung’s vast array of soundbars and you’ve got a match made in heaven! As part of a collaboration between Samsung Audio Lab
and Harman Kardon, the two brands present a
series of soundbars that push boundaries, bringing state-of-the-art sound to
the home entertainment experience. Samsung’s soundbars deliver true cinematic
surround sound for captivating entertainment, giving you a completely immersive
experience that will send you into a whole new world of audio and visual
indulgence.

Aside from bringing to
life a new reality of home entertainment, Samsung improves your daily life with
brilliant home appliances. Say goodbye to chilly blasts of cold air with
Samsung’sair conditioners and their
Wind-Free™ technology! Cooling you down fast and keeping you cool without the
unpleasant direct cold wind, Samsung helps you beat the heat in the smarter
way.

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While Samsung’s air
conditioners keep you cool, Samsung’s refrigerators keep your groceries garden-fresh!
With a line of various refrigerators that cater to different needs, you can be
rest assured that they all offer superior storage capacities and keeps your
food under optimum condition. To top it all off, Samsung’s refrigerators come
with premium designs that bring refined elegance to any kitchen with the choice
of trendy colours.

Samsung puts a whole
new spin on getting your laundry done with their line of washing machines. You
can take care of more laundry in one load with extra-large capacity. Besides
that, you can achieve a full load of clean laundry with only half the washing
time! Save all that time and energy to focus on what matters most to you
without having to worry about dirty laundry any longer.

Staying true to their beliefs in bringing you meaningful innovations, Samsung ensures connected living with the help of Samsung own intelligence and voice assistant, Bixby and a connected ecosystem that is compatible across all Samsung devices through the SmartThings app. The Samsung SmartThings dashboard can serve as a singular hub where you can access all the content from one place. Now consumers get to maximize the potential of Samsung’s groundbreaking innovations to their absolute fullest with no hassle at all.

Samsung 50th Anniversary Promotion

In conjunction with Samsung
Malaysia’s 50
th
 Anniversary, Samsung Malaysia is giving everyone the
chance to enjoy connected living! From 15
th
 October until 30
th

November 2019, enjoy great discounts, exclusive free gifts, and special prices
with Samsung’s 50
th
 Anniversary Promotion! Some of the highlighted promotions
are as follows:

Category

Promotion

TV

  Purchase 65” Q75R Smart
  QLED 4K TV at promotion price of RM13,299, will be entitled for a
  complimentary Samsung Q70R Soundbar worth RM3,399

Refrigerator

  Purchase of one (1)
  unit of the selected Samsung Refrigerator will be entitled for Tefal
  Induction hob worth RM249 and PWP at RM 50 for Samsung Microwave Oven (MS23K3513AK/SM model) worth RRP RM 369

Washing Machine

  Purchase of one (1)
  unit of selected Samsung Washing Machine will be entitled free gift: Tefal
  Induction hob worth RM249 and PWP at RM 50 for Samsung Microwave Oven (MS23K3513AK/SM model) worth RRP RM 369

Air Conditioner

  Purchase of one (1)
  unit of selected Samsung Air Conditioner will be entitled free gift: Tefal
  Induction hob worth RM249 and PWP at RM 50 installation worth up to RM 310

 To find out the full details of the promotion and information about the Samsung 50
th
 Anniversary campaign, please visit Samsung’s authorized retailer or visit
www.samsung.com/my/50th-anniversary


Samsung Electronics Ranks 6th in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2019

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced today that it has maintained the number six rank in Interbrand’s “Best Global Brands 2019” list with a brand value of $61.1 billion – achieving a two percent increase in brand value.

Major factors that played a critical role in Samsung’s growth were:

Continuous launches of innovative products that suit consumers’ new lifestyle, trends, and needs including the BESPOKE refrigerator, Sero TV, and Galaxy Fold
Strong growth potential based on future innovation technologies including 5G, AI, IoT and the automotive business
Global number one position in the semiconductor memory market and technology leadership in the industry

Samsung’s mobile business has kept up with successful launches in the Galaxy series. The company led the industry in the foldable smartphones category by launching Galaxy Fold, and continued its effort in resonating with consumers with Samsung’s brand story “Do What You Can’t”. Its visual display business, a market leader for 13 consecutive years, not only provided new viewing experiences for consumers through QLED 8K and micro LED displays, but also further reflected consumers’ lifestyles by introducing The Sero, The Frame and The Serif. In digital appliances, Samsung has maintained its premium market leadership position in both refrigerators and washing machines and went on to release innovative new products with differentiated consumer benefits such as BESPOKE.

Spearheading advanced 5G technology, Samsung launched its first 5G smartphone. Its 5G technology also assumes a significant role in making AI and IoT more tangible and realizable. It has also accelerated the autonomous vehicle era with its incomparable speed.

Samsung’s semiconductor memory business reinforced its market presence this year by beginning mass production of the industry’s first 12-gigbabit (Gb) LPDDR5 mobile DRAM and its sixth-generation V-NAND which features the industry’s first 100+ layer single-stack design. Furthermore, Samsung has been continuously investing in R&D and expanding production facilities in the system semiconductor field.

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Samsung’s market leadership and investment in innovation also contributed to this year’s successful evaluation. The company’s investments were not limited to in-house R&D, but also included efforts to expand its product ecosystem through strategic partnerships, as well as investment in startups that have cultivated new business opportunities in a variety of fields, including the automotive industry.

“We are excited that our constant efforts to provide meaningful innovations that delight consumers and help them live better lives have been well received,” said YH Lee, CMO of Samsung Electronics. “To further enhance our brand, we will continue to listen and learn from our consumers as well as lead changes in society through innovation, so that we can all thrive together.”

Following this year’s announcement of Interbrand’s Best Global Brands, the Best Global Brands summit will be held in New York City on October 23.

Samsung Electronics’ Growth in Brand Value

Year
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Brand Value
(USD; in millions)
39,610
45,462
45,297
51,808
56,249
59,890
61,098
Brand Rank
8
7
7
7
6
6
6


Samsung Galaxy Fit and Fit-e Review – Does it Fit Your Needs?

Samsung Galaxy Fit2

RM369

8.6

Ergonomics

9.0/10

Functions

6.5/10

Weight

9.5/10

Display

9.5/10

Fitness Tracking

8.5/10

				Pros

Lightweight

AMOLED display

Touchscreen

Durable

				Cons

Just basic functions

No GPS

Text too small

Buy Now

This will be the first time I’m reviewing a wearable device and there will be more to come. Having owned a wearable device before this, I kinda know what to look for and what functions do I want in a smartwatch. So this time I’m reviewing not one, but two variations of a smartwatch from the same brand.

Samsung has been making smartwatches for a few years now since the Gear series. Now they are focusing on the fitness series at a much lower price tag. Fitness enthusiast will now be able to own a new fitness smartwatch without tearing their wallets.

Now we have a look at the first variation of the said smartwatch, the Galaxy Fit.

Samsung Galaxy Fit (2019)

The Galaxy Fit is a small sized fitness smartwatch that feels really light at only 24 grams that I hardly feel it being strapped on my wrist. It came in a small box that still able to store the watch itself plus the wireless charger and the user manual/warranty booklet.

.95-inch full-color AMOLED
120 x 240 resolution
282ppi
5ATM water resistance
MIL-STD-810G
18.3 x 44.6 x 11.2mm
24g (with strap)
120mAh battery, NFC charging

The look and feel of the Galaxy Fit is similar to most of the fitness smartwatches in the current market but with a nice polycarbonate shell around the watch, making it feel sturdy and durable. It has a physical button on the left that acts as a power/home button. The heart rate sensor is located at the back of the watch.

The Galaxy Fit is a simple yet intuitive little gizmo to have on your wrist. While it tracks your fitness level, it also provide some useful information such as the current weather forecast and temperature, notifications from your phone that you can read and scroll through, pre-written quick replies for messages (WhatsApp, SMS, Messenger, etc) and it tells the time too. Scrolling through the messages and functions of the watch is easy, just swipe and tap. Yes, it’s a touch screen. So browsing through is easy.

The strap is a durable silicon based material that has a unique clasp that is similar to Apple Watch style, but it takes a little practise to take it out quickly. Putting it on is easy. That means it’s not that easy to come off especially when you’re doing some active sports.

The AMOLED display on the Galaxy Fit is awesome. At 282ppi density, reading some text is pleasing to the eyes. You can even see and read with ease when in bright daylight and under the sun. So outdoor use is good. Allow me to point out that it is a colour display as well. Colours are punchy and clear. So that’s a plus point.

Samsung claims that the battery can last for about 6 to 7 days on a single charge. Well, they are not wrong. I managed to use the Galaxy Fit from 100% to 10% in 7 days before I had to charge it. And I love the NFC wireless charger that comes with it. It holds onto the watch with magnets and it charges quickly. It uses NFC based charging so you can’t use any Qi wireless charger with the Galaxy Fit. But it’s ok.

The main usage of the Galaxy Fit is the fitness tracker. The accuracy of the fitness tracker is on point. You have to sync it with the Samsung Health app on your phone to fully utilise the smartwatch. With it, you can keep track on your daily heart rate, calories intake, sleep monitoring, daily and hourly steps, running or walking and much more. Of course you can also use other third party health tracker app with the Galaxy Fit for better and more detailed health tracking.

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Bottom line is, the Galaxy Fit is a great little smartwatch that you can have for good fitness tracking wearable device and also as your first smartwatch.

Samsung Galaxy Fit(e)

Enter the basic entry level fitness tracker and smartwatch in this series. The Galaxy Fit(e) is the most basic fitness tracker you can get at a very affordable price. It is even smaller and lighter than the Galaxy Fit, but it still get the job done.

This cute little (e) is extremely light that when I have it in my wrist, I hardly feel that it’s there. It’s like an invisible little gadget on your wrist but still manage to track all the informative fitness details plus notifications from your phone too.

While the Galaxy Fit is a touch screen, the Fit(e) is not. The way you scroll through each function is by tapping on the screen or on the body. As you tap, you can see all the items being displayed one by one. And that’s about it. You have to see the full detail of the function, for example the heart rate, on your phone. It only shows the current heart rate on the display, not all the history of it.

The display is a basic monochrome 0.74″ in size but you’re able to view what’s on the screen while outdoors. It turns off when idle, but it can turn on at a flick of your wrist to show the current time and stats. The only thing you will miss is the touch screen.

The strap is silicon based similar to the Galaxy Fit, only the clasp is a little different. Putting it on is easy and it fits snuggly.

Charging the battery on the Fit(e) is a little different. It does not come with NFC wireless charging dock but instead it comes with a standard clip-on charger. It’s not that difficult to clip it on and taking it off so it is not a struggle at all. In-fact, it locks on really well that you don’t have to worry about it coming off.

Every single one of the fitness tracker on the Fit(e) is similar to the Fit. So what you’re getting is a simpler version at a cheaper price, obviously. The battery on the Fit(e) can last you for about a week or so, depending on your usage. I managed to get it last slightly more than a week because I only use it for basic stuffs.

And so the Galaxy Fit(e) is what I would call a basic fitness tracker that does its job while keeping your wallet thick.

Conclusion

If you’re looking into getting your first fitness tracker a.k.a smartwatch, you can look into the Galaxy Fit. It has all the essential function of a fitness tracker and as a smartwatch at an affordable price tag. The display is lovely and you can view notifications and reply to messages quickly using the pre-determined quick replies. You can also customised your own replies.

If you’re looking to the most basic fitness tracker that does the job while being durable, you can opt to the cheaper Galaxy Fit(e). Although it has less functions than the Fit, it still works like a charm.

The Samsung Galaxy Fit is retailed at
RM369
 while the Galaxy Fit(e) is retailed at
RM139
 from the official
Samsung web store
.


Samsung Malaysia Shows That The Smart Time to Switch is NOW

When you think about the most important features of a
smartphone, what comes to mind? Is it a long battery life? A professional-grade
camera? Security? Or even the simple existence of Google Maps, Drive, and YouTube?
For most of us, it’s all of the above.

With the aspiration to give consumers a complete smartphone
experience, from entrepreneur, gaming, entertainment to photography, Samsung
Malaysia has initiated the second iteration of its #iChanged campaign. The
campaign, through a series of videos, brings to light the many predicaments that
consumers go through. However, these challenges are easily overcome through the
power of innovative tools available in the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Samsung
Galaxy S10.

“During the process of designing our products, Samsung consistently keeps its consumers in mind so that the best 360-experience is ensured – be it in the form of an all-day battery, S Pen, award-winning camera, expandable storage, or
defense
–
grade
security platform. Moreover, Samsung’s products are endorsed by Google as well; and this partnership is something we value greatly and would use to provide better experiences for our users moving forward. The time to switch is now, and we hope that consumers will take the leap to own the next level of innovation,” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

For those who are
concerned about the hassle of switching smartphones, fret not as one of the
great things of switching to a Samsung product is its Smart Switch app. This application
gives users the complete liberty to transfer files, photos, videos, music,
contacts, and apps over seamlessly from their old smartphone onto a new Samsung
device; and is supported on both iOS and Android devices.

The #iChanged campaign documents
10 important and common situations that many of us often find ourselves in.
Nonetheless, with tools such as Samsung’s Advanced Super-Steady video
recording, DeX, Samsung Knox, Video Editor, All-Day Battery, S-Pen Screenwrite,
and Google Drive, Maps, Play Store, and YouTube; these issues are efficiently
resolved.

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https://www.samsung.com/my/power-of-10/


Samsung Wins ‘Best Wi-Fi Innovation’ at WBA Industry Awards

Samsung Electronics was awarded the 2019 ‘Best Wi-Fi Innovation Award’ by the
Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA)
. The honour was bestowed upon Samsung’s Galaxy S10 for its Intelligent Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi 6 innovations, making it the first smartphone to ever receive the award.

The Galaxy S10’s Intelligent Wi-Fi utilizes machine learning to ensure that users’ Wi-Fi connections are both smart and safe. The innovation enables the device to recognize when a user has entered a space where Wi-Fi connections are likely to be unstable, and automatically switch to LTE connectivity to avoid network interruption. What’s more, Intelligent Wi-Fi allows the device to more quickly detect weaker Wi-Fi signals in places like elevators, allowing it to transition from Wi-Fi to LTE connectivity much more quickly. Upon connecting to a new network, the function even allows the device to analyze traffic patterns and notify users if the network is suspicious, thus protecting them from dangers such as phishing and malware attacks.

The Galaxy S10’s Wi-Fi 6 capability
provides smartphone support for next generation technology, boosting download
and upload speeds by up to 20 percent compared to previous generations of
Wi-Fi. When users are in crowded areas where Wi-Fi signals would usually be
slow and unstable, Wi-Fi 6 allows for network connections that are about four
times faster than those experienced by users of older Wi-Fi generations
connecting in the same location. And surprisingly, this added speed and
reliability actually uses less battery power, not more, allowing users to
conserve power for when they need it.

The WBA Industry Awards have been
honoring remarkable developments in Wi-Fi ecosystems globally for the past
seven years. The awards acknowledge exceptional innovations in wireless
networks, smart cities and remote wireless deployments in the interests of
recognizing and encouraging excellence and promoting successful practices. Each
shortlisted nomination is featured in a WBA Case Study so that the innovation
may be shared with the wider industry.

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The ‘Best Wi-Fi Innovations’ category
acknowledges network operators and technology companies whose solutions are
post-deployment, and “recognizes and celebrates innovations and deployments
with Wi-Fi, which enable seamless and secure support, greater interoperability
and/or transformational benefits to customers.”

Speaking about the recent awards win,
Jong-Mu Choi, Head of Convergence R&D Group at Samsung Electronics said,
“Samsung is proud that its Wi-Fi innovations have been recognized in such a
way. The company will keep working to enable its devices to make use of these
new Wi-Fi capabilities, so that the improved usability therein reaches
consumers as quickly as possible.  One
example of this is the Galaxy Note10’s recent accreditation as Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
6™, which saw it join the Galaxy S10 as one of Samsung’s certified Wi-Fi 6-capable
devices. Going forward, Samsung looks forward to utilizing faster, smarter
Wi-Fi connections as the foundation that will allow it to continue bringing
added convenience to users.”

For more information on Samsung Galaxy S10, visit
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s10/
.


SKYWORTH unveils UB7500 UHD 4K AI TV with Infinity Screen in Southeast Asia

SKYWORTH has unveiled the UB7500, a premium class 4K AI TV with Infinity Screen. The UB7500 runs on the latest Android 9.0 OS, enabling users to connect the TV with multiple applications such as the camera, microphone, soundbar, gamepad, etc., as well as allowing users to customize the TV’s advanced visual and audio technologies through its smart platform.

The “Smart Living” experience powered by AIoT

As a pioneer in the development of AIoT, SKYWORTH transformed the UB7500 into a control hub, allowing for effortless connection and control of all smart devices linked to the same AIoT ecosystem. The UB7500 serves as a futuristic personal assistant that helps consumers fully embrace the convenience of “Smart Living”.

Exceptional visual quality of an unparalleled 4K HDR picture

With Dolby Vision and Pure HDR
™
 technology, the UB7500 delivers unmatched visual quality that stands out from other 4K TVs. Its powerful processor enables the UB75000 to be durable, while the Trochilus Extreme
™
(SKYWORTH’s PQ Engine) combines dynamic contrast with true color restoration, super high resolution and skin color adjustment to deliver extraordinarily dynamic visual quality.

The artistic and futuristic “Infinity Screen” design

The UB7500 Infinity Screen features an ultra-slim bezel, with only a 1mm gap that reveals a broader perspective. It is designed to be flexible for an enhanced viewing experience in any home environment. SKYWORTH installs the screens with extremely accurate methods, making sure the UB7500’s frame is delicate, elegant and thin, ensuring that the stunning visuals are delivered interference-free.

An elevated sports viewing experience

In light of the growing demand for high-quality AI TVs in Southeast Asia, SKYWORTH has launched the UB7500 in the Philippines in celebration of SKYWORTH’s sponsorship of the Southeast Asia Games, 2019. With rich entertainment functionalities, the UB7500 allows users to conveniently utilize the built-in Google Assistant to check information such as player profiles and match results in real-time, as well as download and enjoy various sports games via Google Play, bringing the sports viewing experience to the next level.

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Availability and launch plan in Southeast Asia

SKYWORTH UB7500 comes in 43″, 50″, 55″ and 65″ models. The UB7500 will soon be launched in Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand – below are the launching timelines for each market.

Indonesia – September 2019
Vietnam – October 2019
Malaysia – November 2019
Thailand – November 2019

For more information:
http://seagames.skyworthoverseas.com/


U Mobile Multimedia and SOLS 24/7 Sign MOU to Explore Education-Centric Collaborations

U Mobile Multimedia Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of U
Mobile, the data-centric and multiple award-winning telco, has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SOLS 24/7, an award-winning humanitarian
organisation, committed to serve, educate and empower poor and underserved
communities through education and tech solutions. The MOU will see U Mobile
Multimedia and SOLS 24/7 work together to explore ways in which the telco
subsidiary may complement the social enterprise’s ongoing education-centric initiatives.

One of the areas that the two parties are exploring is
to support the SOLS Academy of Innovation, which consists of a 12-month
education and job placement programme designed to provide a one-of-a-kind
educational opportunity to young, underprivileged Malaysians, especially those
from the urban poor, rural and indigenous communities. U Mobile will explore participation
in the programme as the official telco provider to facilitate the data, calls
and SMS needs of the community members. These members are recipients of SOLS
Academy of Innovation scholarships that are provided by J.P. Morgan and
Allianz.

U Mobile Multimedia is also looking at potentially
collaborating with SOLS 24/7 on its ‘Green Tech’ initiative, which refurbishes
computers or devices into Chromebooks bundled with software for education and
businesses, such as the social enterprise’s recently launched SOLS edu Pro
mobile app. For this ‘Green Tech’ initiative, U Mobile will explore bundling
these Chromebooks with telco plans, which will facilitate SOLS 24/7’s efforts
to bring English and digital skills to the masses, making it accessible to all.

Finally, U Mobile Multimedia is also looking into bundling
telco plans for SOLS 24/7 to promote the use of English through Google Suite
and digital skills training. In addition, Google Suite training will be
included through special projects or creation of dedicated packages to target
teacher and student communities.

Jasmine Lee, Director of U Mobile Multimedia shared,
“U Mobile Multimedia is very excited to sign this MOU with SOLS 24/7 as it
marks our commitment to explore how we may complement the excellent education
outreach programmes that SOLS 24/7 have been carrying out. We are certainly
looking forward to do our part for the underserved communities in Malaysia by
digitising education to make it more accessible and engaging.”

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Teacher Raj Ridvan Singh, Founder-CEO of SOLS 24/7
said, “At SOLS, education and technology is at the forefront of what we do. We
are very proud to be working with U Mobile Multimedia, a subsidiary of leading
telco U Mobile, to bring quality digital education and technology solutions to
Malaysia.”

The MOU between U Mobile
Multimedia and SOLS 24/7 was signed by Jasmine Lee, Director of U Mobile
Multimedia and Teacher Raj Ridvan Singh, Founder-CEO of SOLS, at U Mobile’s
Corporate HQ.


U Mobile Signs LOI With Huawei Malaysia To Explore 5G Collaborations

U
Mobile, the data-centric and multiple award-winning Malaysian telco has signed
a Letter of Intent with Huawei Technologies Malaysia, a leading global provider
of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart
devices, for 5G collaborations and this move is in preparation for the telco’s
5G roll out next year when the regulatory perimeters have been defined. The
collaboration between the two companies will include 5G live trials being
conducted in Malaysia.

“U
Mobile is delighted to collaborate with our longstanding partner Huawei
Malaysia as part of our Road To 5G Strategy. As we are prepping for 5G roll out
next year, we are looking forward to working together with Huawei Malaysia to
carry out 5G live trials soon. These efforts will ensure maximum benefit may be
reaped when commercial roll out of 5G takes place in Malaysia,” said Wong Heang
Tuck, CEO of U Mobile.

“We
are privileged to work hand in hand with U Mobile to explore Huawei 5G
technology leadership on Gigabit speeds, ultra-low latency and massive
communications network in Malaysia. We are looking forward to growing together
as the technology enabler and leader in 5G service innovation,” said Michael
Yuan, CEO of Huawei Malaysia.

The
signing ceremony took place at the Huawei Headquarters in Dongguan, China. The
LOI was signed by Wong Heang Tuck, CEO of U Mobile and Michael Yuan, CEO of
Huawei Malaysia.

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