Samsung Wins 46 CES 2020 Innovation Awards for  Outstanding Design and Engineering

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
, a global leader in technology, announced today that 46 of its new product innovations have been recognized as
CES 2020 Innovation Awards winners
, including three Best of Innovations accolades. This prestigious award honors devices and services that display outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge technology. The Galaxy Note 10+ 5G and two Samsung Visual Display products were the winners of Best of Innovation awards.

The awards highlight
Samsung’s heritage of achievements in developing groundbreaking innovations
that propel the industry forward. This year, Samsung’s award-winning honorees
span a range of categories including
Visual Displays, Gaming, Software
and Mobile Apps, Embedded Technology, Tech for a Better World, Sustainability,
Home AV Components & Accessories, Computer Hardware and Components, Health
and Wellness, Fitness, Sports and Biotech, Wearables, Mobile Devices and
Accessories, Computer Accessories, Home appliance and Smart Home.

“We are honored and
humbled to once again be recognized for the ways that our consumer electronics
and digital solutions impact consumers’ lives and push the boundaries of where
technology can go,” said YH Eom,
President and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America. “This year marks
a new milestone for the number of Samsung honorees at CES, which I believe is a
testament to the world-class Samsung
team that is behind these innovative new solutions.”

The CES 2020 Innovation Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, the owner and organizer of CES. Many of Samsung’s industry recognized products will be on display at CES 2020, which takes place January 7-10, 2020, in the Samsung booths (#15006) located in The Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall – Tech East.

Following are details of the selection of Samsung’s award-winning products:

Samsung Galaxy Fold –
Galaxy Fold is a foldable device that has created an entirely new mobile category. It features the 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display, which folds into a compact device with a 4.6-inch cover display, giving users the best of a smartphone and a tablet, all in one device. The Galaxy Fold is a first-of-its-kind device featuring new materials and technologies. Users now have a powerful new way to watch videos and multi-task like never before.

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G

–
A CES 2020 Best of Innovation winner, the Galaxy Note10+ 5G is purposefully-designed to let people harness the power of 5G networks to experience streaming, gaming and productivity like never before. With the reimagined S Pen, a pro-grade camera, and best-in-class specs, the Galaxy Note10+ 5G allows consumers to work the way they want and showcase their creative spirit, all while tapping into the fastest networks available.

Samsung Galaxy Note10 / 10+ –
 Today’s Note users depend on their devices more than ever, turning to them as they shift from project to project, take on new challenges, and pursue their passions. The Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ give people the freedom to work the way they want and showcase their creative spirit, all on-the-go. Packed with the Note’s most immersive display, a reimagined S Pen, a pro-grade camera in their pocket and best-in-class specs, the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ help users do more of what they love.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G –
Samsung’s first 5G
flagship phone, the Galaxy S10 5G offers a supercharged experience in the areas
people care about the most: display, camera
and performance. And, it’s ready for blazing-fast 5G connectivity. To take full
advantage of 5G, the Galaxy S10 5G features a 6.7” Dynamic AMOLED display, the
largest-ever in the S series; an advanced camera system, including 3D Depth
Sensing lens with Time of Flight technology to shoot video with stunning bokeh
effect; and an intelligent 4,500mAh battery to power through hours of gaming
and streaming. With the Galaxy S10 5G, download a full season of a TV show in
minutes, play graphics-rich cloud games with virtually no lag, enjoy enhanced
VR and AR experiences, and more.

Samsung Galaxy A50 –
The Samsung Galaxy A50 has everything you want
in a smartphone at an accessible price point. Packed with advanced hardware and
premium features, the Galaxy A50 is designed for the way people live: it offers
a versatile camera with Ultra Wide and Depth lenses, a 6.4-inch immersive Super
AMOLED Infinity-U display, and a
fast-charging, long-lasting battery.

Galaxy Watch Active2 –
Galaxy Watch Active2 is Samsung’s latest
smartwatch that combines holistic health and wellness capabilities with
customizable fashion features to support your style. With Samsung Health at the
core, Galaxy Watch Active2 delivers detailed and actionable information on
fitness, sleep, stress and more. Additionally, Galaxy Watch Active2
conveniently integrates with apps and services across the Galaxy ecosystem,
perfectly suiting a connected lifestyle.

Samsung Pay –
Samsung Pay is already a
convenient and rewarding way to pay and shop, and over the past year it’s
evolved to help give people more control over their financial life. New
features, like Tap&Pay
[1]
, make it easier to pay for
everyday things like subway rides and bus fares, while services like Samsung
Pay Cash and Money Transfer powered by Travelex make it easier to manage money
and send it to those who are abroad – all on the go.

Samsung 30.72TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD –
The 30.72TB  PM1733 is the industry’s fastest and largest
capacity solid state drive, providing Internet and Big Data infrastructure
enablement that is critical to consumers in the rapidly expanding world of data
analytics, AI analysis and IoT.

Samsung Global Goals App –
Developed by Samsung in partnership with the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the smartphone app is both an
educational tool and a platform to raise money for philanthropic causes that
address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Users can learn more about how
the Global Goals were created and details about each goal including background
information and facts and figures about each specific topic. The Global Goals
app also helps raise money for the Global Goals in two main ways by allowing
users to donate directly to the Global Goals via the app or UNDP website, or by
choosing to engage with ads on the app to donate 100 percent of the ad revenue
Samsung would have generated to the Global Goals. By leveraging technology we
use every day to help make the world better, the ‘Samsung Global Goals’ app
lets users do good and feel good too.

[1]

Available only in Korea and the U.S.


SK Magic Receives ‘Smart Home’ Recognition by CES Innovation Awards

Three innovative home appliances by SK magic, all-in-one JIKSOO Ice Water Purifier, MOTION Air Purifier and Triple Care Dishwasher, awarded for their outstanding performance.
Consumer Electronics Show 2020 recognises SK magic as leading-edge for top engineering qualities, aesthetic and design, functionality and consumer appeal.
SK magic continues in its efforts to provide healthier and convenient living to all consumers.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which organises CES, the largest and most influential technology event in the world, is recognising SK magic, a specialist in home appliances, for its outstanding innovations for three key products – All-in-one JIKSOO  RICH Ice Water Purifier, Motion Air Purifier and Triple Care Dishwasher at the CES Innovation Awards 2020. The Motion Air Purifier won the smart home category while the All-in-one JIKSOO RICH Ice Water Purifier and the Triple Care Dishwasher are recognised in the Home Appliances category.

SK magic received high ratings in all categories such as engineering
qualities, aesthetic and design, functionality and consumer appeal for
these three key products – All-in-one JIKSOO RICH Ice Water Purifier,
Motion Air Purifier and Triple Care Dishwasher.

The company has
identified customers’ needs for clean water, introducing the ‘all-in-one
 JIKSOO RICH Ice Water Purifier’, equipped with fully stainless-steel
waterways, which is a first in the industry. The product has been
recognized for its cutting edge UV sterilization technology, sterilizing
 the ice storage twice per day for 3 hours long each cycle. The ‘MOTION
Air Purifier’ is the first of its kind with smart sensors and motion
detection technology, efficiently detecting and purifying airborne dust
formed from human movements. This advanced purification system was a key
 factor for the recognition of this product.

“This recognition by  CES Innovation Awards demonstrates our advanced technology, innovation  design and not forgetting our effort in upgrading consumer lifestyle.  Aligned with our management philosophy, SK magic will put continuous  effort to introduce many more ground-breaking products to provide a  healthier and more convenient living,” expressed Mr. Ryoo Kwon Joo, SK  magic Korea Chief Executive Officer.

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The ‘CES Innovation Awards’
are conferred as the prestigious Consumer Electronics Show (CES), first
established in 1976, for consumer electronics products with the greatest
 design and quality. An elite panel of industry experts from the
Consumer Technology Association (CTA) reviews and recognises outstanding
 products in the consumer electronics industry through the evaluation of
 criteria such as engineering qualities, aesthetic and design,
functionality and customer appeal.

SK magic Malaysia
 is currently running the year end promotion with Amazing Plan &
Excellent Plan in conjunction with First Year Anniversary in Malaysia. The All-in-one JIK.SOO Rich Water Purifier and the Motion Air Purifier are available in Malaysia. Consumers can visit the SK magic stores in One Utama Shopping Centre, Queensbay Mall in Penang and Paradigm Mall in Johor Bahru.

For more information, please visit their official Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/myskmagic/
, or their website at
https://www.skmagic.com.my/


Thinking of Making Some Extra Income? Get Seekers App Today.

When I was job hunting a few months back, I came across this one particular app that I think is very useful and easy enough to understand right off the bat called
Seekers
 App. At first I thought it was an app for job searching (because that is what I was looking for). But it turns out to be something better.

Not only I am able to locate jobs online but I can also recommend those who are looking for job placements through the app itself. With that, I can make some extra cash too!

Now, the app works like this. Seekers is a recruitment platform where you can be freelance-recruiter to help people land a job. You will get opportunities to earn income based on your activities on the Seekers App, which does not require you to own a car or anything other than just your smartphone.

This mobile app is tailored for HR/Talent-Acquisition professionals and also for those who are motivated to become a freelance-recruiters. You will find an ultra-transparent recruitment flow with no hassle to support your friend to land on their dream job via the Seekers App.

It may sound like a dream come true at the moment because you are able to make some extra income through your smartphone. True enough, that’s exactly what it is. If you’re curious on how Seekers actually works, I have more explaining to do then.

So how can you earn with the Seekers app?

Earn Referral Bonus when you refer quality candidates and/or resumes.

For a start, there are two types of jobs in the Seekers App.

Easy (EZ) Job:

Sent to Client: Up to RM25 per candidate
Shortlisted: RM10 per candidate

High Commission (HC) Job:

Sent to client: RM15
Attended Interview: RM30
Offer Letter Accepted: RM50
Completed: 24% of the candidate’s 1st-month salary

Excited yet? I know I am.

Sent to Client Reward?

Seekers team will screen the resume that you referred, and introduce to clients.
For Easy Job, you will be rewarded RM25 per candidate sent to the client.
For High Commission Job, you will be rewarded RM15 when your referral meets the job requirement and being introduced to the hiring company

Your Candidate Attended an Interview?

Once the person you introduced has attended the 1st interview with the hiring company, you will earn RM30. But once you know when the candidate is going for the interview, make 100% sure that the candidate attends the interview to earn that RM30. That means you will have to remind your candidate to go for that interview and make sure he/she goes.

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Your Candidate Signed an Offer Letter from the Hiring Company?

After several job interviews with the hiring company, the hiring company may issue an offer letter and once the candidate signs the offer letter, you will be rewarded RM50. But make sure your candidate sign the offer letter first, okay?

Completion Bonus

When the client confirmed that your candidate has been working for 30 days in the company, you will be entitled to a recruitment bonus! With this, you will get 24% of the amount of your candidate’s monthly basic salary (The 24% reward will be from Seekers and not deducted from the actual candidate salary).

Now this is a sample Calculation for Completion Bonus

If the candidate basic salary is RM2000, your commission is calculated as 24% from the amount. Your completion bonus will be RM480. Kachinggg!

Conclusion

Who says you can’t make some extra cash from your smartphone without hassle or with any possibilities of being conned? This is also a platform to help others like your friends or family members to land a job. At the same time while helping others, you’re helping yourself too. I know the feeling of struggle when I was job searching months ago. If only I had known about this Seekers app sooner, it will be a ton of help.

The app is pretty straightforward and “transparent”. Definitely no hidden charges and totally hassle free. Registration is easy with great looking UX/UI design, making it easy to navigate around. So for first time users of the Seekers app, you can easily master the app within minutes.

So don’t waste anymore time. I know you’re excited to get started to earn that extra income. No one is stopping you. The Seekers app is available on both Android and iOS platforms.

Get it now.

Google Play Store
Apple Store

Seekers Malaysia is an official partner of MDEC’s e-Rezeki Program,
 an initiative to encourage Malaysian to indulge into a digital shared economy platform.
Click here to see the credential
 (Placed under the Digital Works).

Visit Seekers Malaysia official
website
.


Yoodo & PUBG Mobile – PUBG MOBILE Campus Championship 2019

Yoodo, Malaysia’s first
fully customisable and 100% digital mobile service and PUBG MOBILE celebrated
young gaming talent at the epic conclusion of Malaysia’s
first official PUBG
MOBILE Campus Championship (PMCC) 2019 which took place at ioi Mall, Puchong.

DarkHorse, a team of four students from Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), sniped the competition to emerge as the very first PMCC champions. They beat out 60 other students from 15 of Malaysia’s best campus-based PUBG MOBILE teams to bring home RM18,000, the iconic gold pan trophy and bragging rights for their university.

Team DarkHorse

“The reception for PMCC 2019 has been fantastic,” said Chow Tuck Mun,
Head of Yoodo. “The mission when we launched PMCC was to encourage and empower young
gamers. I would certainly say – mission accomplished. PMCC has been buzzing
since the beginning with thousands participating and tuning in to catch the
action.” He went on to add that interest in local gaming and esports was at an
all-time high and Yoodo was proud to be one of those leading the charge.

Besides a sumptuous chicken dinner, each member of DarkHorse also walked away with 1-year mobile plan from Yoodo and 1-year of Boost credits. For their valour and bravery they also received an exclusive direct invite to the Grand Finals of PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) 2020.  There they will be able to test their mettle against Malaysia’s top amateur teams.

“PMCC 2019 has been a feast for the eyes! We have seen some truly
incredible skills and kills from our top 16 teams here today. I am glad that
PMCC has been able to shed more light on the immense talent pool here in
Malaysia. I look forward to more exciting achievements from these young
gamers,” added Tuck Mun.

Malaysia’s first ever campus exclusive PUBG MOBILE national tournament kicked
off on 24
th
 of September featuring a RM60,000 prize pool. PUBG MOBILE
fans were instantly attracted to the competition with close to 6,000 students from
all across the country participating. Battles galore then unfolded across 7
qualifier events where there were 2 for Kuala Lumpur & Selangor as well as
one each for the north, south, east, west regions and 1 for Sabah, Sarawak and
Labuan.

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Commenting on the tournament Maggie Huang, Malaysia Country Manager, PUBG MOBILE said, “This first ever  PUBG MOBILE Campus Championship  in Malaysia was in recognition of the immense support we have received from students here. This support has stayed true throughout the tournament with great participation from the players and fans alike.”

Fans at the PMCC 2019 Grand Finals were also treated to a special celebrity show match, amongst them familiar faces like Elizabeth Tan, Luqman Podolski, Firdaus ‘Master Ramen’ Hashim and many others.

Elizabeth Tan in the zone during the Celebrity Showmatch at the PUBG MOBILE Campus Championships (PMCC) 2019. She was joined by PUBG MOBILE fans who won Yoodo’s social media contest to play alongside their idols in the showmatch.

Team DarkHorse from Universiti Teknikal Melaka Malaysia (UTEM), having beat out close to 6,000 students across Malaysia, competing in the PUBG MOBILE Campus Championship (PMCC) 2019 Grand Finals.

Popular esports gamers and influencers standby for a PUBG MOBILE Celebrity Showmatch at the PUBG MOBILE Campus Championship (PMCC) 2019 Grand Finals. (L-R) Intan Serah, Elizabeth Tan, Iera Tajudin, Master Ramen, Luqman Podolski, Han, and Afiq; will be joined by selected fans to play alongside them in the showmatch.

The PUBG MOBILE Campus Championship (PMCC) 2019 Grand Finals at ioi Mall Puchong attracted a crowd of esports fans eager to see who will be crowned the first ever victors of PMCC in Malaysia.

Master Ramen and his team of three young fans employed the camping tactic
perfectly to best the competition. The three primary-school aged boys were each
rewarded with RM300 from Boost for their monumental victory.

With Yoodo everyone is a winner in gaming, introducing add-ons that let you game non-stop without worrying about data charges. Gamers can now 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 finale of PMCC 2019.  Yoodo also offers a 20GB Arena of Valor data add-on at just RM5 per month. 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


Axiata Game Hero Names Malaysia’s Top 3 Teams to Enter Grand Championship

Techninier Sdn Bhd, a leading mobile social gaming and eSports
platform provider in collaboration with Axiata & Garena, have
successfully concluded the Malaysia National Championship, the final
national-level Axiata Game Hero in Malaysia. The national event has named its top 3 teams to represent the country in the Axiata Game Hero Grand Championship.

It was a big win for Team HOT ISSUE as they managed to obtain a total of 2110 points, which puts them at first place with RM25,000 as prize money. Second place belongs to HighQuality with 2095 points and RM17,000 prize money whereas 8BALL LECTRO secured third place with 1875 points and RM12,000 prize money. The fourth and fifth place winners won RM9,000 prize money each while sixth until twelfth place winners won themselves RM4,000 prize money each.

The Axiata Game Hero started with a Tournament Trial to enlist top 12 squads from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Cambodia and Malaysia
 for the National Championship. The match featured 12 squads battling it
 out over 8 rounds in their home country for the top 3 spots to be
qualified for the Grand Championship on 21 – 22 December 2019 at Comic Fiesta 2019, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia.

At
 the end of all nationals, many are excited to see what’s in store for
the final round with the top 3 squads from each country to give their
all.

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Charby Pico Made History – Indiegogo Fund Goal in 2.5 hours

Innovative charging solution provider, Charby, gets full funding in a landmark fundraising campaign on Indiegogo for their new wall charger, Charby Pico

Charby has again reiterated their goal of helping users of smart mobile devices get the best from their gadgets by keeping their batteries charged at all times with the introduction of Charby Pico. The newest charging solution from
Charby
 has been described as “the Smallest 3-Port 65W GaN Charger,” the innovative charger is powered by Gallium Nitride (GaN), with 3 ports (2 USB-C and 1 USB-A) to charge 3 devices at once and allowing users to swap out the few bulky chargers for the tiny Charby Pico.

“
At Charby, we understand how important it is to have constantly
working devices. We need them to travel, work, and even stay in touch with
friends and family. And a dead battery means many of those areas are going to
suffer. So our goal here is to make sure they don’t
,” said Lim Thol Yong,
CEO of Charby.

One of the major challenges faced by millions of users of smart mobile devices across the globe is the ability to keep their gadgets up for as long as they possibly can. While there are several charging solutions offered by a lot of brands, many of such products have not effectively met the needs of users as they are often bulky and less versatile. This is where Charby has been able to make a difference over a couple of years, a claim that was recently substantiated with the introduction of Charby Pico on
Indiegogo
.

The uniqueness of Charby Pico was reiterated by the speed of
reaching the campaign’s funding goal on Indiegogo. Using GaN, which has been
described as the successor to silicon with more power efficiency and higher
power density, the charger is designed to change the typically heavy and
brick-sized laptop charger into one tiny wall charger. Charby Pico can also
charge tablets, phones, Nintendo Switch, and all other USB-powered electronic
devices.

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Some other distinct features of the smart Charby Pico include a Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 with Programmable Power Supply (PPS) for rapid charging, a foldable prong to prevent belongings from getting scratched, and portability, measuring only 76 x 39 x 34mm at 145g.

With the amazing features of the wall charger, it came as no surprise that the funding goal was achieved in a relatively short while, particularly as it was available for up to 38% below retail price. For more information about Charby Pico and to support the crowdfunding by pre-ordering, please visit –
https://char.by/media
.

About Charby

Charby was founded in August 2017 by 3 engineering
students, under the leadership of Lim Thol Yong, a Master’s degree holder in
engineering. The company aims to improve the way people charge their devices,
providing innovate charging accessories that will make digital life
uninterruptible. The company’s first product, Charby Sense, an intelligent
auto-disconnect charging cable, was launched in December 2017 on Indiegogo,
raising over $100,000 from supporters from over 70 countries.


Don’t Burn Your Wallet This Christmas And Save Up To 50% On Gifts

Fave encourages Malaysians to purchase eCards to unlock 50% savings and express themselves with a meaningful message

With merry-making in full swing, make it a Christmas to remember with Fave’s latest feature, eCards! Paint the town pink with the best steals and deals from a variety of stores across the country. This convenient way of browsing, purchasing and delivering provides a great option for all frantic gifters rushing to find something special for your secret Santas and loved ones.

So what’s an eCard and why do you need it?

Customers can now buy eCards on Fave – a digital card that provides users a bonus cashback upon purchasing the eCard.

The paid amount and
cashback will then be instantly credited to the user’s profile on their Fave
account upon purchase. With eCards you get extra savings for meals with family
and friends, plus eCards make a perfect idea for a gift this festive season.
You can even write them a personal message to truly make it a gift from the
heart!

With online shopping growing in prevalence, this practical and innovative gift resonates best with those who prefer a practical gift to go with their cash-light lifestyles. eCards make a perfect gift for those who don’t want to burn their wallet this festive season as users are set to benefit from instant savings of up to 50% when you purchase an eCard as a gift for your loved ones or yourself.

The festive season can be much more than just a guilty holiday from calorie counting. With Fave’s eCards providing a wide range of indulgent, yet healthy gift options available across Malaysia, why not treat your loved ones to a relaxing and soothing massage at
Erawan Wellness
or
The Rub Bar
followed by a delicious yet healthy bowl or two at
Salad Atelier.
Feeling refreshed and invigorated, you can make your way to
 SONY’s Mid Valley
 outlet to check out the latest in consumer electronic goods surrounded by some of the best Christmas decorations Kuala Lumpur’s malls have to offer.

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Though there might not be snow, rewards are aplenty with
Fave
 looking to lead the charge. So grab an eCard and enjoy all exclusive F&B perks on Fave’s mobile app today!


Samsung Galaxy A50s Review – An Upgrade in Imaging and Power

Samsung Galaxy A50s

RM1,299.00

8.9

Performance

8.8/10

Daily Usage

9.0/10

Camera

9.0/10

Functions

9.0/10

Design

8.5/10

				Pros

Upgraded camera is good

Upgraded SoC is better

Good battery life

AMOLED display

Affordable

				Cons

Design can be better

Fingerprint magnet

Buy Now

In April 2019, I did a review on the newly launched Galaxy A50 to which I think is a good mid-range device by Samsung that is capable of handling heavy tasks for daily use. Fast forward to October 2019, Samsung launched an upgrade to an already capable device by adding an “S” to its name. And now here we have, the Galaxy A50s for review.

First Look and Design

My first impression of the new Galaxy A50s is that it’s exactly the same as the previous Galaxy A50. I mean, really identical. Except that it’s a tad slimmer by 0.2mm which doesn’t seem like it made any difference at all. Also, it’s slightly heavier by 3 grams…only. So overall external look of the A50s is exactly the same as the A50.

It comes with a brilliant AMOLED display to which we all love in Samsung devices. Screen size is the same at 6.4″ with 1080p resolution. At the top of the front screen is the waterdrop notch to place the upgraded front selfie camera. More on that later. There is also an optical fingerprint sensor under the display at the bottom part.

Now, trouble with using an optical sensor is  that it’s quite slow to respond. Sometimes you need to place your finger a little longer for it to scan or to unlock the phone. They should be using the ultrasonic sensor just like the S10+ and Note10 from here on. That will be a good upgrade.

The placements of the buttons and ports are also the same.  On the right side is the volume rocker and power button which on the left is the SIM/MicroSD slot. There’s only a tiny microphone hole at the top while having the usual USB type-C, headphone jack, speaker and another tiny mic hole at the bottom.

Here’s the rundown on the Galaxy A50s specifications:

SoC
: Exynos 9611 Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
: Mali-G72 MP3
OS
: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Samsung One UI
Memory
: 4GB/6GB RAM with 64/128GB ROM
Expansion
: MicroSD card support up to 512GB
Display
: 6.4 Inch Super AMOLED Display
Resolution
: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Protection
: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Main Camera
: 48 MP f/2.0, 26mm (wide) + 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide) + 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) depth sensor with LED Flash
Selfie Camera
: 32 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide)
Connectivity
: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, Dual SIM
Battery
: 4000mAh
Colours
: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2

So if you’re wondering what are the upgrades you will get with the Galaxy A50s, I can tell that you will feel better about your selfies. That’s right. The selfie camera has been bumped up a little higher on the megapixel count, same goes with the main triple camera shooter. We’ll talk about the cameras later on. Another upgrade is the SoC which now runs on Exynos 9611 as opposed to Exynos 9610 on the A50. This upgrade doesn’t sound like much but it does made a difference in performance.

Performance and Usage

Talking about performance, I will now dive in to how the A50s handles my daily tasks including some gaming. The 4000mAh Li-Po battery does wonders by lasting the whole 24 hours even after I did some heavy social media tasks and multi-tasking. The upgraded SoC is pretty snappy showing no signs of lagging. The unit that I received for review comes with 128GB of space + 6GB of RAM, making it a very reliable companion to have around.

On heavy usage, the A50s able to run smoothly without breaking a sweat. And during my heavy PUBG mobile gaming sessions, the A50s doesn’t slow down or showing any signs of lags. The A50s doesn’t even heat up during the long gaming hours, which tells me that this device is capable of any heavy duty tasks thrown at it.

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And I did a benchmark as usual with Antutu. The result is basic. I mean, it’s basic for a mid-range device so don’t expect to get high marks like the flagships. But having said that, the Antutu benchmark score is higher than the previous Galaxy A50, proving that the small bump in the SoC upgrade does make a lot of difference.

So if you’re looking for a mid-range device that can keep up with your daily tasks while not breaking too much of your piggy bank, you should consider this Galaxy A50s.

Camera and Photography

Now we’re back to the camera department. Like I said, one of the main upgrade that the A50s got is the camera. In the previous A50, the main camera setup is 25MP + 8MP + 5MP respectively. Now the main camera module has been upgraded to 48MP + 8MP + 5MP, keeping the secondary and depth sensor camera the same.

The selfie camera also receives an upgrade in the megapixel count, up from 25MP to 32MP in the A50s. I see that the camera lens is a little larger this time so my guess is that the quality should be better.

Does the upgraded megapixel count in the main and selfie camera does justice to the A50s? Let’s have a look.

Normal shot in bright daylight is wonderful. Seriously, I think most camera can’t get this one wrong unless the device is very old with only 2MP camera. But overall for this kind of photo is delightful.

When we move indoors, it is actually not that bad. I didn’t notice any noise level near the dark areas and the dark areas are not that dark as well. We can still see the details so the balance is quite good.

A focus on a subject indoor is good as well. Details are there and the autofocus works quickly.

Taking the ultrawide angle indoors are good. The distortion around the corners are well managed by the camera software so it doesn’t look too weird. However, the image details near the corners are a little bit out of focus (blurry).

The ultrawide angle works really well while outdoors and in bright daylight. Pictures above shows from the ultrawide angle, normal wide angle and pinch-in zoom image which I was testing out. Even the pinch-in zoom photo looks quite okay.

Again, another comparison between the normal wide angle and the ultrawide angle shots in a well lid indoor lobby.

I find that the Galaxy A50s indoor shots are quite good. I am pleased by the overall image quality. The bump in the megapixel count does make a good difference.

And of course, who doesn’t like taking photos of food for that perfect Instagram photo right? The details in this shot makes me hungry all over again.

Conclusion

What do I think of the new Galaxy A50s? It is certainly a good upgrade from the older version and the additional megapixel count for the camera really does help.

First, the overall performance is slightly snappier than the previous A50. It looks the same on the outside, but it’s a bigger monster on the inside. The small upgrade on the SoC made me smile while gaming and the battery can last me the whole day.

Secondly, the camera upgrade is good. That’s just my own opinion after what I’ve seen it does. Noise is kept to a minimum especially in low light. Ultrawide angle is my favourite setup when taking photos and this A50s doesn’t disappoint.

Will this be a good upgrade? Well if you already have the Galaxy A50, you don’t need to unless you have the extra cash to splurge. If you’re coming from another mid-range brand then this will be a breath of fresh air.

The new Samsung Galaxy A50s is available now from
Samsung’s official page
 for
RM1,299.00
.


GoPayz Customers Who Shop Via RebateMango Will Earn GoPointz

Customers of GoPayz, the universal e-wallet developed by U Mobile, will now earn GoPointz reward points when they shop on their favourite online stores via RebateMango, a loyalty rewards platform listing over 200 retailers such as Lazada, AliExpress, Agoda, Booking.com, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and many more. Customers can use their accumulated GoPointz to redeem a variety of F&B and lifestyle vouchers on GoPayz by the end of December 2019.

To
earn GoPointz when shopping on RebateMango, follow these steps:

Log
in to your GoPayz app or website (
www.gopayz.com.my
)
Click
on Services > Lifestyle > RebateMango
You
will be redirected to a unique RebateMango link
Shop
on any of the listed online stores and start earning GoPointz for every RM
spent

As
part of this promotion, GoPayz customers can also earn 500 bonus GoPointz when
they make one successful transaction via RebateMango. This campaign is on until
31st January 2020.

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GoPayz Is Malaysia’s First E-Wallet to Offer Zakat Selangor Fulfilment

Customers of GoPayz, the universal e-wallet developed by U Mobile, may now pay their
zakat
 obligation to Lembaga Zakat Selangor (LZS) via the GoPayz app and web.

GoPayz is the first e-wallet in Malaysia to offer this service and with this new service GoPayz customers will now be able to fulfil their
zakat
 obligation such as
Zakat Pendapatan, Zakat Perniagaan, Zakat Simpanan, Zakat Saham, Zakat KWSP, Zakat Emas, Zakat Perak, Qadha Zakat, Zakat Fitrah
and
 Zakat Harta
(lump sum payment) to LZS conveniently via the app or web.

Group CEO of U Mobile Group, Wong Heang Tuck shared that the provision of
zakat
fulfilment is in line with GoPayz’s goal to be more than just an e-wallet, but also a platform that provides its customers with accessible digital financial and lifestyle services.

“We are delighted to be officially appointed by Lembaga Zakat Selangor as the first e-wallet in the country to be a
zakat
collection agent and we are honoured to have the opportunity to facilitate GoPayz’s customers’ annual
zakat
obligation in a safe and secured digital ecosystem, anytime and anywhere. GoPayz is committed to continue expanding its digital services to bring unlimited convenience and access to all its customers. This is just the first phase and we will be looking at introducing more Islamic services that will benefit the community, providing them greater access to opportunities.”

To fulfil their
zakat
 obligation, customers need only
follow these steps:

Log in to GoPayz app or website (
www.gopayz.com.my
)
Click on Services > Islamic > Zakat > Lembaga Zakat Selangor
Fill up the requested details
You will be redirected to the “Lafaz Niat Bayar Zakat” page, please click “Terus Bayaran”
Choose payment mode to complete transaction

The service is currently available on GoPayz. Download GoPayz now at
http://bit.ly/GoPayz

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HONOR 9X & Stoned & Co. Limited Edition Boxset Arriving 20 Dec

HONOR, the global leading smartphone brand, recently
announced a collaboration with local streetwear label, Stoned & Co. Now,
HONOR has revealed the HONOR 9X in a limited repackaged edition boxset and
HONOR 9X casing specially designed by Stoned & Co. What’s more, the HONOR
9X Stoned & Co. boxset will be available at only RM 999 beginning 20
th

December 2019, which means there won’t be a price increase for this edition.

The boxset will be available in extremely limited quantities – 100 sets are up for grabs beginning 12.00am, 20 December at
hihonor.com.my
, and another 100 sets beginning 11am at HONOR Experience Store (HES), Sunway Pyramid. Each casing will also bear a unique serial code – 001/200 to 200/200 – giving each users a sense of individuality.

Available exclusively for Malaysian fans, the boxset
and casing were designed to present HONOR users with distinct style, while
bridging the gap between fashion and tech. In a segment rarely explored, HONOR
and Stoned & Co. dives into an opportunity to unify the two industries –
technology and fashion together. The two industries on its own, as we know it,
are already a staple in the lives of many. But by bringing this a step further,
this collaboration exists to inspire and connect communities by injecting style
that will allow Malaysian youths to express themselves.

Go on and grab this opportunity to own a piece of
this collaboration!

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.

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HONOR Band 5 Arriving in New Colors on 12.12

Global smartphone brand HONOR today announced that
the HONOR Band 5 will come in three new colors namely Olive Green, Coral Pink
and Midnight Navy on 12.12. Retailing at RM 149, the fitness tracker will be
available to purchase at only RM 111 in conjunction with HONOR’s 12.12 sale
starting at 12 AM on December 6.

That’s right, after achieving success during its
11.11 sale campaign, HONOR is rewarding Malaysians again this coming 12.12 with
discounts up to RM 650 and several bundle deals for HONOR’s newly launched
wearables and most popular smartphones.

The indispensable HONOR Band 5 is the ultimate fitness band with features such as 10 fitness modes, heart rate monitor, and sleep tracker up with up to 14 days of normal usage on a single charge. The HONOR Band 5 is also equipped with a 0.95-inch AMOLED illusion screen with a resolution of 240×120 and a 2.5D curved glass – offering a vibrant color display plus increasing its scratch resistance.

With a fresh OTA (over-the-air) update on September 29, users can now enjoy the Pulse Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) monitoring and remote music control feature on the HONOR Band 5. All you have to do is 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 is Counting down to The New Year with Discounts up to 75% off

Hurry! Grab these deals now till January 3 on the must-have HONOR products this season

The New Year countdown begins! Still looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for your loved ones or a reward for yourself to usher the New Year in? Fret not, HONOR’s got you covered with the ultimate gift range that is perfect for your shopping list with HONOR’s Year End Sale. From now till 3 January 2020, HONOR Malaysia will be giving consumers amazing deals on smartphones, wearables and accessories – even throwing in year-end special bundles!

On top of the promotions listed below, celebrate the season and welcome the New Year with
hihonor exclusives
. Purchase the newly launched HONOR MagicWatch 2 and receive a RM 100 online voucher* or get your hands on the limited-edition HONOR 9X Stoned & Co. boxset and receive a free HONOR Band 5 Sport.

*Limited to first 100
units

HONOR Smartphones Deals

Model

RRP

Year End Sale

Free
  Gifts

  HONOR 20 PRO

  RM 1,999

  RM 1,799

  N/A

  HONOR 20

  RM 1,699

  RM 1,199

  HONOR Band 5 Sport

  HONOR 20 Lite

  RM 799

  RM 749

  HONOR Polyester
  Foldable Bag

  HONOR 10

  RM 1,399

  RM 749

  HONOR Body Fat Scale or HONOR Band 5 Sport

  HONOR 8X (Black and Blue)

  RM 799

  RM 749

  N/A

  HONOR 8S

  RM 399

  RM 345

  N/A

HONOR Wearables Deals

Model

RRP

Year End Sale

  HONOR Watch Magic (Black)

  RM 499

RM 399

  HONOR Band 5

  RM 129

RM 111

  HONOR Sport PRO (Phantom Red, Phantom Grey)

  RM 299

RM 199

HONOR Accessories Deals

Model

RRP

Year End Sale

  HONOR 10,000mAh Powerbank

  RM 149

RM 59

  HONOR SoundStone Speaker

  RM 149

RM 99

  HONOR View20 Screen
  Protector

  RM 79

RM 20

  HONOR View20 Cover
  (Black) PU

  RM 58

RM 30

  HONOR View20 Cover
  (Blue) Silicon

  RM 79

RM 30

HONOR Year-end Special Bundles

Model

RRP

Year End Sale

  HONOR 20 and HONOR Watch Magic

  RM 1898

RM 1,499

  HONOR Band 5 and HONOR Powerbank 10,000mAh

  RM 278

RM 149

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.

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HONOR Officially Unveils the Brand-New HONOR MagicWatch 2

HONOR MagicWatch 2 is an incredibly personalizable smartwatch with 14-day long-lasting
 battery life enabled by Kirin A1 Chipset
Equipped with industry-leading health and wellness monitoring technologies, HONOR MagicWatch 2 gives you precise health insights when you need it while keeping you fully connected

Global smartphone brand HONOR officially launched its new wearable product HONOR MagicWatch 2 today. This innovative timepiece attests to the excellence of HONOR wearable products, which has up to 14-days battery life
 enabled by the Kirin A1 chipset, intelligent and well-thought fitness and health monitoring technologies, as well as customized clock faces and four different choices of watch straps that resonates with global youth to further activate a digital and fitness lifestyle.

The HONOR MagicWatch 2 is another strong product that helps to achieve the 1+8+N IoT strategy and is a big step in the brand’s own ecosystem integration of connected smart products as well as the global wearable market.

The HONOR MagicWatch 2 cements HONOR’s forward-thinking approach in smartwatch design and development of wearable products. Whether you are out for fitness training or work, HONOR MagicWatch 2 will keep you at your optimal performance inside and out.

15 fitness modes to be your trusted work-out companion

To spur a more personal, diverse and effective
fitness style, HONOR MagicWatch 2 supports 15 goal-based fitness modes including 8
outdoor and 7 indoor sports, from outdoor modes like running, hiking, cycling
and triathlons to indoor pool swimming, free training and rowing machine etc.

On top of 15 fitness modes, HONOR MagicWatch 2 is also supported by 13 professional indoor and outdoor running courses from beginner to advanced levels. Whether you are just starting out or you are already an experienced runner striving for something more professional, HONOR MagicWatch 2 is able to offer perfect courses and motivation for you to go further.

The HONOR MagicWatch 2 is also packed with a virtual pacesetter with real-time actionable advice to help enhance workout efforts at your own pace.

Advanced healthcare monitoring to be your wellness advisor

The HONOR MagicWatch 2 redefines healthcare tracking by incorporating
three industry-leading technologies to introduce real-time, accurate and
informative health advice and insights to help users to live healthier and
improve quality of life in various aspects.

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Equipped with HUAWEI TruSleep™2.0 technology, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 can precisely track and diagnose 6 common types of sleep disorders and provide over 200 corresponding suggestions tailored to your sleeping habit to improve your sleep quality.

The HONOR MagicWatch 2 can also detect your stress level when you’re feeling tense and you could follow the suggested breathing exercises to get some peace of mind with the support of HUAWEI TruRelax™ technology. Enabled by HUAWEI TruSeen™, HONOR MagicWatch 2 can keep an eye on your heart rate 24/7 and send you an alert when it goes above or below normal levels.

With adaptive algorithm to enhance signal reception, HONOR. With water resistance up to 50 meters, MagicWatch 2 also performs well underwater to monitor your heart rate and record your SWOLF score, distance, speed and burned calories. All personal health data can be synced to your smartphone pre-installed the HUAWEI Health APP for you to keep records and learn better about yourself.

Smart features to be your intelligent assistant

The HONOR MagicWatch 2 allows you to make or receive Bluetooth calls on the go either through headphones or with the built-in speaker and mic even when you are up to 150m away from your phone. It also supports notifications push from SMS messages, emails, calendar and all contents will be displayed on the screen when the HONOR MagicWatch 2 is connected to your phone.

Built-in apps including Weather, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone and more are also available for easy access.  HONOR MagicWatch 2 also provides 4GB internal storage, of which 2GB can be used for music storage, allowing up to 500 songs so you can enjoy your favorite music without carrying your phone.

Availability

Boasting a 1.39-inch full-color AMOLED touchscreen,
multiple health and wellness monitoring, long-lasting battery, and customized
watch faces, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm a will be priced at RM 699 and will be available on
hihonor.com.my
, HONOR Experience
Stores nationwide and
HONOR official store on Shopee
 starting 20 December
2019. The MagicWatch 2 46 mm in Flax Brown and MagicWatch 2 42mm will arrive on
our shores very soon. Stay tuned!


HONOR’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide this Season

Presenting the perfect cheat sheet for knocking out your shopping list with gifts starting from RM79

The holidays are upon us and despite all the festive cheer and time with loved ones that comes with the
season
, it can also be a challenging time if you plan on buying
gifts
 for important people in your life. Whether you need last-minute gifts, practical gifts or something within your budget, HONOR has got you covered with an HONOR all-you-need gift guide for everyone on your list.

For Someone Who Has Been Good in 2019

The notch-free FullView Display of
HONOR 9X
 makes it the perfect device for watching movies and entire drama series on the go. There are zero distractions, just a large 6.59-inch screen for your viewing pleasure. Enhanced with HiAce technology that boosts contrast, videos look even better when viewed on the HONOR 9X.

The innovative pop-up camera design means there’s no
need to have a notch or cut-out on the screen, so all you see is content,
nothing else. You can also use your favorite headphones, whether it’s wireless
or wired, thanks to the 3.5mm audio jack. Don’t worry about depleting your
battery, the 4000mAh battery gives up to 13 hours of video playback!

The smartphone will also be available in a specially designed boxset featuring Stoned & Co.’s iconic Japanese Maple leaf logo that includes a limited-edition HONOR 9X smartphone casing. The exclusive HONOR 9X boxset will be available in limited quantities soon at selected HONOR Experience Stores (HES).

For the ‘New Year, New You’

The
HONOR Band 5
 is designed to meet your overall health needs, offering a stylish design which doubles up as a heart rate monitor and fitness tracker, all in one practical, fashionable accessory.

You don’t need to wear a medical device when you
have a stylish HONOR Band 5 as an option, which has many heath monitoring
features plus can count your steps. Movement – steps or otherwise – is good and
more movement is better, and it’s the little encouragements and challenges that
will inspire you to move more and move regularly to benefit your overall
fitness.

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The HONOR Band 5 will come in three new colors:
Olive Green, Coral Pink and Midnight Navy on 12.12. Retailing at RM 149, the
fitness tracker is currently available to purchase at only RM 111 in
conjunction with HONOR’s 12.12 sale.

For the Aspiring Athletes

Versatile and intelligent, the
HONOR Band 5 Sport
 is the perfect accessory for aspiring athletes. This fitness tracker is made for courtside sports enthusiasts and features a unique performance tracking system for more precise motion data tracking. It can also precisely monitor 10 types of motion data, when you’re playing tennis, basketball or badminton, to assist you in analyzing your own performance.

It’s an eco-friendly product with its strap made
from recycled plastic bottles. On a hot sunny day or cold chilly night, the HONOR
Band 5 Sport remains breathable and comfortable to wear with their two
different modes: Foot Mode and Wrist Mode. Both modes integrate smart features
that allow it to be a tracker for running, basketball performance, and daily
activities, sleep monitoring, and message reminders.

As the perfect smartphone companion, the HONOR Band
5 Sport rolls fitness, health, and fashion into one seamless, eye-catching
design. Understanding personal fitness and sleeping habits will help users
achieve better results, reducing the risk of harm or injury.

For the Bold and Trendy Music Lovers

If you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves
their music and lives an active lifestyle, then the
HONOR Sport PRO
 is the perfect selection.

Stylishly engineered to provide rhythm and deep bass you can feel, the
headphone offers up to 18 hours of continuous listening, with four hours of
music playback to be gained from just five minutes of charging.

With three beautiful color gradients to choose from,
the finely crafted phantom colors

can be reverse-charged when connected to a PC,
tablet or smartphone via USB-C, which also enables for an instant pairing
experience via Huawei HiPair technology.

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.


HUAWEI Launches the Latest MediaPad M6 10.8” Tablet

Audiovisual Flagship Enables Smart Living with Seamless Work and Entertainment Experiences

HUAWEI has added to its history of creative technology solutions by launching the latest versions of its flagship smart audio-visual entertainment MediaPad – the
HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8”
. Based on cutting-edge product development born from years of focused research and development, the HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” is built with exceptional features that redefine entertainment standards and exceeding intelligence limits with seamless on-the-go work capabilities, setting the new global standard for smart tablets.

The HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” is built
with a newly designed quad-channel, quad-speaker sound system and long-range
amplitude speakers tuned by Harman Kardon. Combined with a stunning HD display
and the all-new exclusive HUAWEI ClariVu™ technology, it creates an immersive
and truly exceptional cinematic audiovisual experience. The HUAWEI MediaPad M6
10.8” is embedded with the powerful 7nm flagship Kirin 980 chip and all-new GPU
Turbo technology to take on any tasks and applications.

The HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” also
comes with 7500 mAh large-capacity battery and 18W fast charging for
long-lasting performance. The device enables seamless work-on-the-go
capabilities with an ultra-light magnetic keyboard, PC mode and elegant M-Pen Lite
[1]
.
The transition from work to play is seamless, and the HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8”
also comes with an exclusive Kids Corner that features caring technology for
fun and health.

“A tablet must meet the fast-paced work demands and create incredible audiovisual experiences, and the HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” leads the way in accomplishing both goals. Building on the excellent foundation of the M series, we created a new generation of the flagship MediaPad that is smarter, more powerful, and more innovative. We also improved on-the-go work experience as part of our initiatives to lead in the new smart tablet age,” said Wang Yinfeng, President, Tablet and PC Business, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group.

Immersive audiovisual technologies for a premium experience

The HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” is light
yet powerful, setting new high-performance standards through hardware software
innovation and collaboration with global partners to create an immersive and
truly exceptional audiovisual experience. The HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” features
a quad-channel, quad-speaker sound system that restores the rich stereo
information from high-quality audiovisual material through Android audio system
reconstruction and on-chip multi-channel signal processing. Despite the
challenge of designing for a slim build with limited space, HUAWEI managed to
custom design long-range amplitude speakers that enhance the interpretation of
each note for a truly cinematic audiovisual experience. HUAWEI continued its
partnership with Harman Kardon to bring world-class tuning for the HUAWEI
MediaPad M6 10.8”.

Featuring a 2K HD display with 16:10
aspect ratio and the all-new and exclusive HUAWEI ClariVu™ technology, the HUAWEI
MediaPad M6 10.8” brings the immersive HD visual experience for video, gaming
and image.

Superb performance with a leading chipset

At the center of a smart device, a
chipset plays a decisive role in determining performance and power efficiency.
The HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” leads in these categories by embedding HUAWEI’s first
7-nm and advanced Kirin 980 chipset, which employs a three core-type structure
consisting of two super cores, two large cores, and four small cores for
exceptionally efficient computing power output under different load scenarios.
Whether enabling intense gaming sessions or less-intensive activities, the
chipset can smartly regulate power to optimal settings. The HUAWEI MediaPad M6
10.8” is also equipped with a G76 10-core GPU with dual NPU for better
computation, stronger performance, and the smoother running of apps.

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The HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” features
a stunning HD screen, powerful stereo speakers and the latest GPU Turbo
technology to bring out the maximum from tablet capabilities for a better and
smoother gaming experience. HUAWEI adapts and cooperates with many well-known
games to provide its users with the latest and most exciting content.

Equipped with the power efficiency of
Kirin 980 and Smart Power-Saving Management by EMUI, the HUAWEI MediaPad M6
10.8” sports a 7,500 mAh high-capacity lithium battery that provides up to 11
hours of continuous 1080P HD local video playback and supports 18 W fast
charging to ensure that you’re ready for whatever life throws at you.

Mobile companion: Seamless life and office experiences

In addition to delivering unparalleled
audiovisual and smart experiences, the HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” combines
performance with lightweight to bring seamless on-the-go work experience.

Weighing at only 345g, the newly
designed smart magnetic keyboard for the HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” is not only
ultra-light, but also extremely comfortable to touch, bringing you a simple and
comfortable office experience. The HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” can instantly
become one of your most powerful mobile office tools. With an easy-to-use file
management system and the ability to smoothly run multiple windows, file
searching, and multi-tasking have never been faster or more efficient.

With the M-Pen Lite, an elegantly shaped 2,048-level pressure sensitive stylus that is light and comfortable to touch, stylus writing has never felt more natural, responsive and efficient. Whether drafting meeting notes or sketching creative concepts or doodles, you can easily handle different tasks using the M-Pen Lite.

Exclusive Kids’ Corner: Caring Technology for Fun and Health

An excellent tablet for parents and
kids, the HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” has a rich experience for kids and rich
technology for care and guidance. The Kids mode has a new and more engaging
interface design while guiding children on healthy use so they can have fun and
parents can be rest assured. The HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” also supports a
variety of smart eye protection modes that are certified by TÜV Rheinland.

The HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8” will go
on sale in Malaysia on
20 December 2019,
starting from RM1,899
, with
FREE
gifts such as the M-Pen Lite and a smart leather case with keyboard worth RM568
,
while stocks last.

For more information, please visit
https://shop.huawei.com/my/product/huawei-m6

*The
above product data are theoretical values and are obtained under specific test
environments. Actual use may vary depending on individual product, software
versions, usage condition and environment.

[1]
 The
keyboard and M-Pen lite is optional.


IPC Shopping Centre Brings ‘A Wondrous Winterland’ for a Double Celebration

The community- friendly shopping centre partners with Toblerone to bring an enchanted wintery wonder to visitors this Christmas.
In conjunction with its 16
th
 Anniversary, the shopping centre will be introducing the IPC Tack Club, a loyalty programme and an extension of their award-winning IPC mobile app that will allow shoppers to enjoy so much more rewards and perks from IPC.

The joy of Christmas is in the air at IPC Shopping Centre. The community- friendly shopping centre’s ‘A Wondrous Winterland’ features a snowy wonderland filled with a unique flair of celebration, shopping delights, festive activities and exclusive deals from now until 1
st
 January 2020. This year, the celebration is much more significant as it also marks IPC’s 16
th
 anniversary.

The Wondrous Winterland at IPC Shopping Centre

In collaboration
with Toblerone, the legendary triangular
chocolate – IPC
Shopping Centre will be taking shoppers and visitors to an enchanted festive
journey filled sweetness and joy at the main concourse area. Shoppers will be
able to walk into a giant lighted crystal globe that has a 15-feet Christmas
tree inside, while kids get to tour around the concourse area filled with 3D
Tomtes in a magical train ride – Visitors will be spoilt for choice for
Insta-worthy photo moments.

Visitors can also enjoy the different types
of activities and workshops during the weekends throughout this festive period.
The activities are crafted to suit the different interests and needs of each
family member. There will be Christmas ornament and decoration workshops,
special Tomte and Swedish maiden meet and greets, Festive dance performances,
as well as fun arts and crafts workshops for kids.

The IPC Tack Club

From the humble beginnings when Mutiara
Damansara was still an up-and-coming hot spot, the neighbourhood shopping
centre has diversified into more than just a shopping destination for the
community. It has evolved into an inspirational space for all walks of life to
meet, shop, dine, learn and create happy memories together.

This year, in conjunction with its 16
th
 anniversary, IPC
Shopping Centre will be extending its relationship with its partners and
shoppers through its new loyalty programme called the

IPC

Tack Club,
forshoppers
to enjoy so much more rewards and perks from the shopping centre.

“When we adopted the concept
‘So Much More’
, we committed ourselves to create market-relevant shopping experiences that fit our consumers’ lifestyles. We do this by consistently identifying opportunities to improve the customer journey through new trends that reflect a well-curated mix of retail and dining concepts, as well as a personalised shopping experience. We understand how consumers have become accustomed to digital self-service through their experiences with mobile apps and online retailing. For a loyalty program, offering the ability to accrue, track and redeem rewards or perks in real-time is no longer a distinction — it’s an expectation” said Karyn Lim, General Manager of IPC Shopping Centre.

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‘Tack’
 which means ‘Thank You’ in Swedish
will offer customers with perks and rewards for each purchase at the shopping
centre. The program will further extend IPC’s successful digital capabilities,
following the success of the award-winning Mood Menu feature – to play an
active role in shaping shopper’s experience before and after their visits.

She further explained, “From picking up groceries to shopping for clothes, or
to a meal at one of the dining outlets here, The IPC Tack Club will allow
customers to make the most from their relationship with IPC Shopping Centre.
The programme is fuelled with our commitment towards customer experience and
will enable us to further sharpen our ability to provide a seamless offering to
each one of our customers.”

The
data-driven loyalty program will officially be available on IPC Shopping
Centre’s mobile app on 2 December 2019. The fully digitised programme will
require a one-time registration in the
mobile app to recognise every membership. Shoppers will only need to scan their
digital membership code on the mobile app in future to enjoy gifts with purchase at lower spend.

The new feature will
also integrate IPC Små Club for
kids, where existing members can renew their membership for free on the app
itself.

With so much more than just festive décor,
shoppers will also be rewarded with perks during the festive season from now
until 1
st
 January 2020: –

Upon registration, as a welcome gift, IPC Tack Club members will enjoy free one ice-cream from IKEA
New and existing IPC Små Club will receive a freebie upon signing up and renewing their membership respectively.
IPC Tack Club members can redeem one (1) set of 2020 IPC table calendar and Toblerone Milk 100g | With a minimum spend of RM50 in a single receipt
IPC Tack Club members can redeem one (1) set of Cooler Bag, 2020 table calendar and Toblerone Milk 100g | With a minimum spend of RM400 in a maximum combination of 2 receipts

16
th
 Anniversary Surprise Giveaway

IPC
Shopping Centre will also treat 16 lucky shoppers to a ‘mission’ that would
score them a chance to win

RM16,000
worth of prizes from participating tenants such as All IT Hypermarket, Ben’s
Independent Grocer (B.I.G), Happi Kiddo, Harvey Norman, IKEA, Popular Bookstore
and Spotlight on 15 December 2019, at 3:00pm.

For more information about IPC Shopping
Centre’s ‘Wondrous Winterland’, its list of festive activities, or the IPC Små
Club, visit www.ipc.com.my.


J&T Express Boosts Capabilities and Services Via HUAWEI CLOUD

HUAWEI CLOUD services allow J&T Express to optimize its cross-border IT architecture

With the world’s third-largest population, Southeast Asia is an up-and-coming market for e-commerce – with hundreds of millions of people across the region already shopping online. Recent findings indicate that Southeast Asia  will see double-digit growth in ecommerce spend over the next decade,  driven by more internet users, better understanding of online shopping,  and greater consumer spending power. One company that has capitalized on the growth of e-commerce in the region is J&T Express.

Unparalleled customer service offerings

With
 its unwavering commitment to its customers and innovative use of
technology, J&T Express is an express delivery company that has
skyrocketed to the top of the e-commerce delivery industry in Southeast Asia
 in just four years. If it’s to stay number one, J&T Express knows
it must continue to drive improvements in its unparalleled service,
which is why it leverages Huawei’s global cloud coverage to optimize its
 transnational IT architecture and deploy services on the cloud.

J&T
 Express realized that in order to cut through these issues and truly
provide the best service for their customers, they would need to find a
partner that could provide services that would help propel them to the
next level. Working with HUAWEI CLOUD has allowed J&T Express to do just that, driving significant improvements in operational efficiency and customer service.

A focus on technological innovation to drive customer experience and loyalty

HUAWEI CLOUD
 services allow J&T Express to optimize its cross-border IT
architecture, deploy a myriad of services, and accelerate market
expansion. Huawei has provided J&T Express with professional and
efficient pre-sales support and is always available to respond to
issues. J&T Express’ systems are deployed on HUAWEI CLOUD in Singapore, but they are accessible from around the world. In countries with heavy service loads, HUAWEI CLOUD Connect services are utilized to ensure access during peak hours.

“J&T Express is the top express company in Southeast Asia. Its network covers seven countries in Southeast Asia and its business continues to develop rapidly. As a leading global cloud service provider, HUAWEI CLOUD provides service products and solutions for enterprises around the world. By working with HUAWEI CLOUD,
 J&T Express receives stable, reliable cloud infrastructure, and big
 data services. We also appreciate Huawei’s customer-centric service.
Their timely and reliable localization services and support are one of
the main reasons why we choose HUAWEI CLOUD,” said Gao Zhiqiang, of J&T Express.

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HUAWEI CLOUD
 offers numerous benefits for customers. Of key importance to J&T
Express was improving its cross-country IT management. Cloud-based
deployment with Huawei allows for optimized and better organized systems
 spanning the seven countries in which J&T Express operates. The
architecture is optimized for faster rollout – rollout that used to take
 two months can now be done in seven days.

Another benefit is reduced hardware and operations and maintenance costs. Prior to working with Huawei, J&T Express used to deploy servers in each of its seven markets. Now, those servers have been replaced with centrally-deployed virtual machines, which reduces both capital and operating costs.

Technical support is another crucial element of success for J&T Express. HUAWEI CLOUD provides international and localized support, including emergency response.
 J&T Express is able to leverage Huawei’s extensive technology
experience and product service capabilities, which allows for strong
planning and support in this period of rapid development.

A bright future in the cloud

J&T
 Express is committed to improving the speed and service quality of
consumer express delivery by continuing to leverage advanced IT
management systems. The company is focused on helping its customers
thrive in the e-commerce world by bringing its reliable, efficient, and
fast delivery service nationwide. J&T Express has found that the
best way to deliver its long-term business goals is through its partner,
 HUAWEI CLOUD. Next on the horizon for J&T Express is a collaboration with HUAWEI CLOUD
 in the area of artificial intelligence, focused on video analysis,
vehicle management and face recognition. This innovative effort will
support J&T Express’s goal of making online businesses grow and
prosper through continuous innovation and excellent customer service.


Key Benefits of Using G Suite Cloud System for Your Business

Today’s technologies allow us to store most of our data and information securely in the cloud network. I am one of those users. Cloud storage has always benefited me simply because it can save me tons of disk space from my laptop or my smartphone. Plus, I can access my files from anywhere, as long as I have an internet connection. The cloud system that I use the most for personal and for work is, G Suite.

What is G Suite?

G Suite is Google’s suite of intelligent apps. This was formerly known as Google Apps, until it was re-branded in late 2016. I primarily recommend G Suite for clients who needs email hosting for their business. However, G Suite is much more than just email. It also includes a variety of apps and features that can come in quite handy. In fact, you’re probably already using or are familiar with some of them.

The most common G Suite service is Gmail. Almost everyone I know is using Gmail. The UI and UX design for the email platform is simple and easy to navigate around. Yes, Gmail is free but did you know that you can use the very same email platform for your business email? And yes, it comes with your own domain extension for your email such as [you@yourcompany.com] That is G Suite, also known as Gmail for Business.

Another platform for G Suite is Google Calendar. You can start scheduling meetings, appointments, reminders and start sharing it with your colleagues and clients alike. Everything can be done from your PC or smartphone. Keep everything in track without missing any appointments again. It syncs with all your G Suite apps as well.

Google Drive is another superb cloud storage and file administration platform. I use this ALL the time. I have all my important documents stored in Google Drive and I can access it from anywhere and anytime. From here, I can start creating documents or presentations right from the web without the need of an office suite installation.

Talking about documents, G Suite also comes with Google Docs, Sheets and Slide. You can create any documents you want straight from Google Drive. Believe it or not, this article I’m writing is from Google Docs. Why do I use Google Docs? Because the file is saved automatically and securely in the cloud. If my laptop crash, the document is still available for me to continue once I logged in. So the benefits of me using G Suite is for this Google office suite platform.

While all these services comes free, there are limitations that you can see if you’re using it for your own business. For personal use, it’s great. But for business, you may need that something extra. That’s where G Suite comes in.

Once you signed up with a G Suite plan, you will have access to the G Suite Admin Console. The Admin console for G Suite allows business owners easily manage everything from one single place. From here, you can do everything from adding new users and groups, manage devices, configure security settings (like 2-factor authentication), add new custom domains for your business which can be used for Gmail, and even enable fun features like Inbox by Google for your employees.

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Additional Features for G Suite Business Users

It’s also important to make a note of the additional features in G Suite Business plans. If you’re a bigger business and rely on email heavily, these can help ease some of your worries.

Cloud Search:
 Want to take search capabilities in G Suite even further? The Cloud Search feature allows you to search across your company’s content in G Suite. From Gmail and Drive to Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and more.
Vault:
 You can never have too many backups. Vault allows you to manage, retain, search, and export your organization’s email, Google Drive file content and on-the-record chats. Basically, you can archive all your data and set retention policies.

Another key benefits of using G Suite is the uptime. Google is one of the best when it comes to reliability. If you want to dig into the technical details, G Suite offers a 99.9% Service Level Agreement (SLA) for covered services, and in recent years they’ve actually exceeded that. Also due to the fact that email is such an important part of every business, G Suite has no scheduled downtime or maintenance windows. All of their data centers are built with redundant infrastructure.

G Suite is made affordable with TS Cloud

You may think that subscribing to G Suite is expensive, but it’s not. It may not be the cheapest, but it is definitely the most affordable online business suite that you can find on the internet. With Google’s reputation of being the biggest and baddest cloud based platform provider, you can be sure that all your files and data are secured. That is why I use G Suite as my cloud platform. That is also why the company I’m attached to use G Suite.

To put that little icing on the cake, G Suite is available in Malaysia and Singapore via a local G Suite reseller called TS Cloud. The great thing about having a local G Suite reseller for Malaysia and Singapore is for the price to be localised and more reliable service centre in case you need any help. The G Suite pricing for both countries are much more affordable and you will also get a 24/7 reliable service if needed.

I have
written about the services by TS Cloud
 before and how they can affordably help you with putting your business in the cloud. So if you’re looking into converting your business from offline to online, you have to check them out. I can assure you that you will find them very reliable and most importantly, affordable.

For those who are ready for the change (trust me, it’s worth it), head over to
TS Cloud Malaysia
 if you’re residing in Malaysia and for our friends in Singapore, you can head over to
TS Cloud Singapore
 to start your cloud journey, literally.

Get your business in the cloud today with G Suite.


Limited-Edition HONOR 9X & Stoned & Co. Boxset Arriving Soon

HONOR, the global leading smartphone brand recently
announced a special collaboration

with local streetwear label Stoned and Co. during
the launch of the HONOR 9X. The collaboration sees the newly-launched HONOR 9X
repackaged in a boxset featuring Stoned & Co.’s iconic Japanese Maple leaf
logo, alongside the HONOR 9X. The specially designed HONOR 9X boxset will include
a limited edition HONOR 9X smartphone casing and will be available in limited
quantities soon at selected HONOR Experience Stores (HES).

HONOR and Stoned and Co. are both dedicated to being
unique and bold through its designs and how they add value to their consumers’
lives, be it through groundbreaking tech innovations or statement fashion
pieces. By harnessing a synergy between technology and fashion, this
collaboration exists to inspire and connect the community for a chance to
receive a one-of-a kind experience through pristine design.

As a young and disruptive tech brand, HONOR pioneers
the chic lifestyle of a tech-native generation who expresses themselves freely.
Being the champion for youths and those who feel young at heart, the exclusive
boxset explores the fusion of creativity and fashion with cutting-edge tech to
create the perfect HONOR 9X accessory for fans.

Stoned & Co. is a locally-found streetwear label
that has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception in 2014. Founded by a
team who wanted to create a brand that portrays bold messages with minimal
designs, Stoned & Co. aspires to create a space for Malaysians to
communicate their thoughts to the world.

Having previously partnered with leading fashion brands such
as high fashion label Moschino and streetwear label AAPE on a global level, and
TNTCO and SPAO locally, this collaboration is a continuation of HONOR’s
commitment to bridge the gap between high end technology and fashion.

Stay tuned for more information!

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.

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MyRepublic’s eSports Programme GAMER Arena Goes Regional

MyRepublic GAMER Arena, the esports tournament series for players of all  skill levels, will be partnering PlayStation® for its first ever regional tournament series in 2020.

GAMER Arena 2020 Season 1, which will run from January to March, will be opened to participants from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia in addition to Singapore for the very first time. The tournament’s qualifiers will be held over the PlayStation Network, and feature three PlayStation 4 titles: FIFA 20 Ultimate Team, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare and Tekken 7. The season will feature a prize pool of US$25,000 in cash and prizes, and finalists from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia will be flown to Singapore for the season’s finals.

GAMER Arena was started in 2019 to provide a series of accessible tournaments with low barriers of entry for aspiring esports gamers. In its first year, the programme ran 48 tournaments across 16 game titles, gave out SG$55,000 in cash and prizes, and attracted participation from rookie  competitors to semi-professional players alike. GAMER Arena also received support from various partners such as ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), Secretlab, Sony Electronics Singapore, and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

“We saw firsthand how hungry aspiring pro players are for the opportunity to test their skills and meet others like them,” said Lawrence Chan,  Managing Director of MyRepublic Singapore. “That’s why it is incredibly  exciting to have the support of Sony PlayStation to take GAMER Arena to  the region, and to have the opportunity to support the esports aspirations of gamers beyond our shores.”

The GAMER Arena 2020 tournaments will be organised and run by Eliphant, one of the leading esports companies in Southeast Asia. Eliphant was also the tournament organisers for the first year of GAMER  Arena, and over the years has partnered with MyRepublic on a number of other projects and events, including GameStart Asia.

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“The MyRepublic team have been amazing to work with, and their passion for gaming is evident in their support for the industry since we started  working with them in 2015. GAMER Arena is building foundations for  esports in the region and we are excited to be a part of this initiative,” said Koh Yung Tek, Director, Strategic Partnerships of Eliphant.

“It’s always a pleasure to work with a like-minded partner who not only has a deep understanding of the gaming ecosystem, but also truly cares about gaming and gamers. We look forward to growing GAMER Arena with Eliphant, and explore other ways we can support the gaming community,” said Lawrence.

For more information on MyRepublic GAMER Arena, please visit the official website at
myrepublic.net/sg/gamer-arena
.


PingWest SYNC SEA 2019 Summit Strengthens Ties Between China and SEA Tech Companies

PingWest SYNC SEA 2019 summit came to a close on December 6 in Singapore.
 Themed “Shape the Future”, the summit is the first of its kind, hosted
by a major online tech news media with Chinese background and reporters
around the world, and aims to bridge the tech industries from both China and Southeast Asia, the fastest growing market around the world.

“Our
 goal was to break down barriers and introduce the Southeast Asian
technology ecosystem and entrepreneurs to Chinese technology companies
and investors looking to expand overseas,” said Thomas Luo, Co-Founder, CEO and Chief Editor of PingWest during the conference’s opening ceremony.

The
 technology summit featured more than 300 industry leaders and
investors, ranging from leading companies such as Ant Financial, Alibaba Cloud,
 Google Cloud, Twitter, ZEGO Technology and household names in the
venture capital business such as Sequoia Capital, Plug and Play Tech
Center and Golden Gate Ventures. Guests across the board went in-depth
on topics such as using data intelligence to empower Southeast Asia,
 applying AI in the region’s booming fintech industry, cloud computing,
biometric identification, blockchain, and investments across all stages.

Caixin
 and Lianhe Zaobao (Nanyang Sin-Chew United Morning News) were among the
 20 top domestic and Singaporean media outlets that participated in and
reported on the PingWest SYNC SEA 2019.

Global Industry leaders
presented their views and discussed the future of innovation and trends
that will redefine the industry. Wu Shilin, Head of Global
Business of Zoloz, the leading financial-grade biometrics identification
 company incubated within Ant Financial, detailed the company’s
technological advancements strategy for future data and biometrics
recognition applications. The company provides financial-grade
electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) technology to leading banks and
financial institutions across the world.

Wu said during his
speech that the digital identity started with single factors like
username and password, then it is enhanced by additional secure factor
like SMS, token, smart card. Nowadays, digital identity has evolved into
 simple authentication in smart phone with biometrics recognition
technology, which the SE Asian market could take advantage of as the
penetration of high-speed mobile internet continues to improve.

One
 of the company’s missions is to help banks and financial institutions
provide more and better services to the 1.7 billion people in the region
 who were previously unbanked, allowing them to open new accounts, apply
 for loans and invest online on their smartphones, in the mean time
saving institutions hundreds of millions of hours by streamlining their
services.

During his speech in the enterprise artificial intelligence sector of the summit, Lawrence Lu, managing director of Asia and Singapore at Tongdun Technology detailed the growing fraud risk SE Asia
 is facing as its internet industry is picking up pace, and how
companies can mitigate it with the help of advanced artificial
intelligence.

SE Asia suffered the most from fraud in the Asia-Pacific region, accounting for almost 40% totaling 650 million U.S. dollars
 in loss, according to various data sources. Data crunched by Lu’s
company shows that bot attack is the most common method used in
fraudulent activities in the region, accounting for 64.2% across six SE
Asian countries polled.

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Tongdun Technology helps  businesses mitigate risk by incorporating highly advanced algorithms  into risk management systems to easily identify suspicious patterns and  fraudulent transactions. “We are confident that our technology can help  institutional clients to deliver better risk management that effectively  avoid fraud,” Lawrence Lu said during a morning keynote at the SYNC SEA 2019 conference.

The Southeast Asia cloud computing industry has expanded both in term of the investment and the service offered. Alibaba Cloud and Google Cloud, two largest cloud computing service providers in the region were featured on PingWest’s conference.

Dr. Derek Wang, general manager of Alibaba Cloud Singapore said cloud empowers digital economy in Southeast Asia
 and give both large companies and small & middle-sized enterprises
the necessary push, as cloud providers like Alibaba often provide a
great deal of assistance to help customers succeed.

“There has been an increase in demand on how to enter the Southeast Asia market from large companies as well as SMEs. Alibaba will provide consultations and technology
 infrastructure needed,” said Wang, adding that the company is confident
 in helping local businesses of all sizes and backgrounds to grow in the
 region and transfer their success to other parts of the world. Alibaba Cloud now has 56 availability zones across the world, of which 7 availability zones are located across SE Asia in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Mark Johnson,
 APAC Head of Enterprise Specialists at Google Cloud said the U.S.-based
 cloud provider focuses on using its award-winning machine learning
technology to help customers better analyze massive amount of data, and
detect threat more quickly and precisely.

PingWest 2019 SEA
conference also aimed to foster relationships between global and local
investors with companies and entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia. Pieter Kemps, Principal at Sequoia Capital, said that SE Asia possess huge potential and the firm has been shifting its focus and investing more time and its funds in the market.

“Southeast Asian technologies is starting to boom. You can see that fresh capitals is flowing in as investors realized
 that technology companies here can achieve the same growth rates of
some of the current fastest-growing companies around the world,” said Russ Neu, partner at Quest Ventures.

Held on the evening of December 6, the cruise dinner was sponsored by Bank of Singapore. Industry leaders, start-up founders and venture capital firms attended the event, covering topics such as investment in Southeast Asia, AI, as well as fintech
 and lifestyle. While enjoying delicious food and wine and participating
 in interactive games, industry leaders strengthened their ties with
PingWest to continued cross-border cooperation.


Samsung and MSC Cruises Win Top Prize For Industry-Leading Indoor LED Project

For custom LED display aboard cruise ship MSC Grandiosa, Samsung and MSC Cruises awarded top prize in the Best Overall Customer Experience category

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and MSC Cruises were awarded for Best Overall Customer Experience from Daily DOOH, a leading industry publication, in recognition of their outstanding innovation in digital signage.

Samsung
provided interactive touchscreens, digital signage and over 2,400 in-cabin TVs
throughout
MSC Grandiosa
, the latest and largest flagship of MSC
Cruises, as part of its longstanding partnership with the company. MSC Cruises
had launched the
MSC for Me
 digital ecosystem in 2017 to bring the
latest connected cruise experience to its guests.

The project’s crowning achievement is located at the ship’s indoor promenade, the central social hub of the ship, where the custom 93-meter Samsung curved LED IF040H-D display is installed on the ceiling. The display has been dynamically designed to create an awe-inspiring atmosphere at all times, and it showcases mesmerizing visual performances three times a day.

“The
longest LED sky at sea is one of the unique features of our Meraviglia
generation ships, including MSC Grandiosa, topping the Mediterranean promenade
and creating a one of a kind experience for our guests,” said Luca Pronzati,
Chief Business Innovation Officer at MSC Cruises. “We worked together with
Samsung to create this core element of the multi-use space, using
state-of-the-art technology. This helps to create different ambiances and
atmospheres throughout the day and night, while also playing a key role in the
ship’s entertainment schedule with its range of mesmerising shows.”

“Samsung
technology is an integral part of giving passengers a completely unique and
memorable experience on board many of MSC Cruises’ ships,” said Seog-gi Kim,
Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics.
“From the moment they board and throughout their trip, the passengers will be
viewing and interacting with Samsung displays that feature superior picture
quality and intuitive usability.”

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Samsung Galaxy Fold Review – Time To Unfold The Future

Samsung Galaxy Fold

RM8,388.00

8.7

Performance

9.5/10

Built Quality

9.0/10

Price

7.0/10

Camera

9.0/10

Functions

9.0/10

				Pros

First foldable phone

Great for gaming

Bright and large display

Feels solid

Head turner

				Cons

A little heavy

Yeah, that's about it.

Buy Now

Excited wasn’t the word that can describe my feelings when I got the news to review the new Samsung Galaxy Fold. It was more of an adrenaline rush that made me overly enthusiastic. Now this is the gadget device that I’ve been looking forward to this year. And finally I get to review it.

First, as we all know, the Galaxy Fold was put on hold due to some hardware hiccups earlier this year where it malfunctioned on many occasions. Since then Samsung has been making changes in the hardware design – particularly on the whole body construction.

After a few months of back and forth R&D testings, the Fold was…unfolded. When it was announced for public launch, gadget geeks went on wanting to get their hands on the Fold. I don’t blame them. I was one of those geeks. It is dubbed as the device of the year. Yeah, I know another smartphone giant is making their own version of a foldable phone but Samsung got there first.

So with that, let’ts dive in the unfolded Galaxy Fold.

First Look and Specifications

I had to sit in an hour long “course” when I picked up the Galaxy Fold review unit. This is to ensure that I know the basic handling of the device as well as the care that I had to put in it.

My first impression was, heavy. Yes, the Galaxy Fold is considered heavy by today’s standards. But it feels rather solid and durable. But I wouldn’t dare dropping this device because of the folding hinge. And because it is expensive too.

Opening and closing the Fold is easy and it feels sturdy. The mechanism design is well thought of. It opens easily and close just as easy too. It has that little springy pull at the end when you open or close the Fold, which is good.

When folded, the device feels slim and I can handle the phone in one hand. Texting with on hand is also possible, thanks to the narrow form factor. But to me the front display is a little too small for me to type on, but good for a quick browse on Twitter and such. At 21:9 screen ratio, it feels tall and narrow. But it’s okay for me.

When unfolded, it look (and feels) like opening a book. But with a nice AMOLED screen saying hello in your face. The colours are bright and vibrant, as how you would expect in a flagship Samsung devices. The display ratio is somewhat you need to get used to. A little squarish in my opinion at 4.2:3 screen ratio. But that is fine when you like doing some reading on the Galaxy Fold.

Oh, you will wonder about the crease in the middle, right? Yes, the crease is visible but at the same time it’s not that intrusive. You won’t even notice it when you’re doing some reading or playing games on the Fold. It’s something like, it’s there…but at the same time it’s not there. Get what I mean?

There are a total of 6 cameras on the Galaxy Fold. You can find one selfie cam at the front, two cameras facing you when you unfold the Fold, and three at the back as the main shooter. The Galaxy Fold is using the exact same camera module as the Galaxy S10+ so the picture quality is something you can be happy with.

When unfolded, you can find the volume rocker and the power button/fingerprint sensor on the right side while you can find the SIM slot on the left. At the bottom and top, you can find the stereo speakers. So when you tilt the Fold to view any videos, the speakers will be on the left and right side of the device to give you that full stereo experience. The sound is loud and clear. Very enjoyable when you’re listening to some music or playing games. Also at the bottom, you can find the USB type-C port for charging and file transfer.

Few other things that you can find in the box are the usual stuffs like charger head, USB type-C cable and a little bonus, the Fold comes with Samsung wireless earbuds tuned by AKG. Now this buds are awesome. You need to get it to fit your ears tightly by using the correct size silicone buds. Sound quality is not bad. I really enjoyed using the buds.

Below is the Galaxy Fold full spefications:

Operating System
Android 9 Pie, Samsung One UI
Main Display
7.3-inch
4.2:3
2152 x 1536
362ppi
Dynamic AMOLED
Cover Display
4.6-inch
21:9
720 x 1680
399ppi
Super AMOLED
Processor
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855
7nm 64-bit octa-core
2.84GHz + 2.41GHz + 1.78GHz
GPU
Adreno 640
Memory
12GB RAM
Storage
512GB
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6″, 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1″, 1.0µm
Selfie Camera
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3″, 1.22µm
8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1.22µm, depth sensor
Cover camera:
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3″, 1.22µm
Security
Capacitive fingerprint sensor
Face recognition
Battery
4,380 mAh
Charging
QuickCharge 2.0 wired charging
Fast Qi wireless charging
Payment
MST
NFC
Dimensions (Folded)
62.9 x 160.9 x 17.0mm
Dimensions (Unfolded)
117.9 x 160.9 x 7.5mm
Weight
263g
Colors
Space Silver
Cosmos Black
Martain Green
Astro Blue

Performance and Usage

Probably I don’t need to elaborate on the performance but I still need to show some figures here. Powered by the great Snapdragon 855 and supported by the ample 512GB storage and huge 12GB of RAM, the Fold is a mean work horse.

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Just throw any heavy duty task at it. Rendering videos? Easy. Running 3D graphics? Meh. Opening tons of apps at once and multi-tasking? No problem. Bottom line, it respond as quick as you.

I did ran an Antutu 3D Benchmark on the Fold and it sits comfortably in the top 10 fastest devices. I will usually stay on to watch the whole process so with the Fold, it ran liquid smooth. It has no problem handling heavy graphics. So I put the Fold in another test – PUBG Mobile gaming.

This is my favourite part. Upon installation, it detects that the Galaxy Fold is able to run on the highest graphic settings (duh). And with that, I set the Fold to use only the highest graphic settings. Full ultra HDR, anti-aliasing, highest frame-rate, shadows and full detailed realistic graphics.

I was blown away by the fluid graphic rendering and vibrant display. I have never ran PUBG Mobile on that kind of settings before without experiencing any lags or stutter. Everything was smooth, liquid smooth. I have tried the same setting on the Galaxy Note 10 before this, it worked just as great but with the Fold’s larger display, it made it look heck of a lot better.

Also thanks to the large dual Li-Po battery totaling up to 4380mAh capacity, I can continue gaming for a few hours with the Fold. Watching movie is fun too. But the aspect ratio made it a little disappointing. If only it has a wide angle display with the usual 16:9 ratio. But it’s not what the Fold is all about anyway. On the upside, the stereo speaker is simply wonderful.

On a normal usage (without gaming or movie binge), the Galaxy Fold can last me close to 48 hours straight. Maybe it can last longer than that if I didn’t do any 40 minutes or so reading while in the LRT to and from work. Also to note, the Fold is a head turner. I got a lot of stares while using it in the LRT especially when I’m doing some reading. So yeah, there were some ooohs and aaahs from people around me.

The one and only qualm that I have with the Fold is that it’s a fingerprint magnet. The shiny metal surface attracts fingerprint marks like octopus tentacles to your face. I mean, I leave a mark all the time despite having it wiped clean almost all the time. But having said that, the Fold also comes with a phone case made of kevlar type material that looks super cool.

But overall usage is really good. It’s a tad heavy but it’s worth it.

Photos with the Galaxy Fold

Having 6 cameras in total is somewhat overkill, or is it? The front camera on the front display is the same one as the inside so the quality is pretty much the same. But the inner camera is supported by a depth sensor camera to give better depth of field images or “bokeh”.

At the back are the three main cameras – a normal wide angle camera, an ultra wide angle camera and a telephoto camera for that extra zoom. I particularly like the ultra wide angle camera setup and I often use it for my day to day shoots. But let’s just look at the photos so that you can judge the quality for yourselves.

The quality of the Fold’s camera is top notch. We’ve seen the results from the Galaxy S10 and we know the camera is good, so the same can be said about the Fold. But on the ultra wide angle part, we can see some obvious distortion around the corners. Apart from that, all looks good.

Low light photography is a little hit and miss with the Fold. I notice some noise in the dark area of the photo. But I guess that’s kinda normal.

As for the live focus function, the “bokeh” effect is spot on. Some of the photos that I took with the live focus function turns out great. It’s my most favourite function to use whenever I launch the camera app. So portrait shots will be awesome with the Fold.

Conclusion

With all the hype on a foldable phone going around, we would expect the Fold to shine as an example for others to follow. Well we’re in the right track. More companies are starting to come up with their own version of a foldable phone.

To me the Galaxy Fold set the benchmark for the foldable phone era, especially for a tablet sized device. What I like about it is that the Fold can be used as a normal phone when it’s closed and use as a tab when it’s opened. And using it for gaming is extremely awesome. Large screen for PUBG Mobile is super fun.

Now let’s be realistic. The Fold is an innovation device by Samsung. It’s among the first foldable phone by any company. The specification is top of the line, only the best put into a futuristic device. Surely the price for this kind of device will hit the roof even just by mentioning the idea of it. That is absolutely true and that is the harsh reality.

The Galaxy Fold is fun to use. At the same time it is also considered fragile. The hinge is sensitive. It was the reason why the Fold was delayed the first time. But the improvements and reinforcements done to the Fold made it a little more durable. And with the price that you have to pay to obtain one will make you think twice about dropping it.

The recommended retail price for the Galaxy Fold is
RM8,388.00
 and it only come in one single version. You can find out more at
Samsung website
.