Capture, Connect and Conquer with the New Samsung Galaxy A70

Share More and Stay Connected Longer with this Powerful Smartphone

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
today unveiled the Galaxy A70, the newest smartphone in the popular Galaxy A range. Built with Samsung’s latest innovations and upgraded essential features, the Galaxy A70 showcases a stylish design, large infinity display, enhanced triple camera, powerful battery and seamless connectivity. This smartphone is designed for digital natives who want to capture, connect and share life as it happens.

“Today’s
consumers are using their phones in a more visually active and authentic way –
sharing their experiences and staying connected longer,” said DJ Koh, President
and CEO of IT & Mobile
Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “These connections can only
thrive when the most essential features allow people to enhance interactions
through spontaneous, collaborative, and genuine connection. This requires an
evolution. Which is why, to meet the needs of this emerging generation, we created
the new Galaxy A70 – designed for the way people are connecting now.”

Stand out with an immersive display and sleek design

Featuring a 6.7” Infinity-U display along with the
biggest screen in the Galaxy A portfolio to date, the Galaxy A70 provides a
more immersive edge-to-edge experience to everyday activities. The Galaxy A70’s sleek and ergonomic design
and a 20:9 display ratio delivers an immersive viewing experience whilst
providing optimal grip.  Available
in three distinctive colors – this year’s
on-trend color, Blue, Black and White,
the Galaxy A70 features a stylish prism effect that reveals stunning gradient
colors depending on light direction and reflections.

Never miss a moment

With
the Galaxy A70’s enhanced triple camera comes with a 32MP super high-resolution front and rear lens, take bright
sharp shots that never sacrifice on image quality no matter where you are, or
what time of day. The Depth lens enables you to adjust the depth of field to
focus before and after taking a shot so people can choose what and where they
want to highlight. Combined with the 8MP
Ultra Wide Lens,
enjoy expansive photos that mirror the same viewing angle as the human eye.

Make the most of your
snaps with the Galaxy A70’s
Scene Optimizer that can recognize and intuitively enhance up to 20 scenes,
bringing out the best in what it sees. And with Flaw Detection that
automatically identifies glitches before you click, you’ll never miss the
perfect shot.

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Stay live for longer

The Galaxy A70 comes with a powerful 4,500
mAH battery, giving you the freedom and convenience to share, stream and play
all day. With Super-Fast Charging at 25W, you can be back in the action faster when you need a
battery boost.

Connect seamlessly and securely

The Galaxy A70’s new intuitive positioning of the on-screen fingerprint scanner makes it more convenient than ever to control access to your phone for a more seamless user experience without requiring people to reposition their grip. Paired with Samsung Pass, people can sign into websites and apps by using biometric authentication as an easier and more secure way of logging-in. This ease and convenience is enabled by Samsung Knox, Samsung’s defense-grade security platform designed to protect from chipset to software. Samsung Knox gives you a piece of mind about your privacy on the Galaxy A70, so you can use your phone freely with ease.

Get the full Galaxy
experience

Galaxy
A70 features Samsung’s One UI platform to encourage productivity and focus.
Designed to improve the Samsung’s Galaxy user experience, One UI makes
interactions enables convenient and smarter interaction including
One Handed Navigation, making interactions easier by bringing the controls
within one-handed reach. To make the experience more comfortable, consumers can
enable One UI’s Night Mode to
switch the display to evening time
viewing and get more control over screen time with the Galaxy
A70’s App Timer that gives visibility over your screen usage levels. Additionally, the Galaxy A70 includes Samsung
Health, Samsung Pay
*
, Bixby, and more.

Stay tuned for more information on the Galaxy A that will be revealed at ‘A Galaxy Event’ – taking place across three different continents on April 10th. To learn more about the Galaxy A Series, visit
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/

Samsung Galaxy A70 Product Specifications

Display: 6.7″ FHD+ (1080×2400) Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display
Rear Camera:
Main: 32MP, F1.7
Ultra Wide: 8MP, F2.2 (123°)
Depth: 5MP, F2.2
Front Camera:
Selfie: 32MP, F2.0
Processor: Octa Core, (Dual 2.0GHz + Hexa 1.7GHz)
Memory: 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, MicroSD up to 256GB
Battery: 4,500mAh
OS: Android Pie 9.0


DirectD Mega Store Sees Big Turn-up To Purchase Vivo V15 Smartphone

A big crowd had gathered at the DirectD Gadget Mega Store from as early as 3:00PM to be the first to own the AI Triple Camera Shoot like a Pro Vivo V15 smartphone although the official launch is only on 23 March 2019.

The first 20 buyers received goodies in the form of luggage bags, petrol vouchers and limited edition Vivo t-shirts.

Early birds were also rewarded with a 3 Day/2 Night hotel stay vouchers in Malaysia, Indonesia or Thailand, professional tripods and Full HD action cameras on top of the freebies.

It was well worth the wait for one lucky buyer as DirectD also held a Lucky Draw for the customers where the winner received an extra V15 smartphone, given away by local celebrity Zukie,

The AI Triple Camera Shoot like a Pro Vivo V15 smartphone is
the latest offering from the brand featuring the world’s first Front Elevating
32 megapixel camera widely known as the selfie phone.

Vivo
itself will be holding its own V15 Superday Sale on 23 March 2019 at
Highstreet, New Wing, One Utama Shopping Centre with more freebies for early
buyers.

The AI Triple Camera Shoot like a Pro Vivo V15 smartphone goes on sale nationwide
on 23 March 2019.

Further information is available on
http://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia

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eGG Network to Broadcast CORSAIR DreamLeague Season 11 in Southeast Asia

Watch the Stockholm Major LIVE from March 14-24 on eGG Network

DreamHack is proud to announce that the Dota 2 Stockholm Major will be broadcasted live on eGG Network, Southeast Asia’s first 24/7 esports TV channel available in 8 countries. Following a fruitful collaboration during the CORSAIR DreamLeague Season 10 where the first Dota 2 Minor of DPC was broadcasted live on eGG Network, esports fans in Southeast Asia will be treated to full live coverage of the Dota 2 Stockholm Major including both the Group Stage and Playoffs.

“Esports fans around the region enjoyed watching the CORSAIR DreamLeague Season 10 on eGG Network, and will be thrilled to catch top Dota 2 teams at the Stockholm Major. All 8 countries with eGG Network can catch the action LIVE at 8:30 PM (GMT+8) daily from March 14 onwards. DreamHack produces top quality tournaments and we hope to see a DreamHack live event hosted within our shores in the near future,” said CK Lee, Head of Sports, Astro.

“Our love for Dota 2 fans from the SEA region has only grown over the years as we see the passion with which they support their local teams and players. This partnership with eGG Network will allow more fans in this region to watch the best Dota 2 professionals playing their hearts out to prove they are the best. Working with eGG Network, with their great understanding of the SEA region and their viewers make it possible for us to bring the DreamHack experience to even more viewers”, said DreamHack Chief Product Officer Michael Van Driel.

This event will feature 16 of the world’s best Dota 2 teams from regions:

Europe (3):
Ninjas in Pyjamas, Team Secret, Team Liquid
CIS (2):
Virtus.pro, Natus Vincere
China (4):
PSG.LGD, EHOME, Keen Gaming, Vici Gaming
 (StarLadder ImbaTV Minor winner)
Southeast Asia (2):
Fnatic, Mineski
North America (3):
Evil Geniuses, J.Storm, Forward Gaming
South America (2):
Chaos Esports Club, Infamous

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CORSAIR DreamLeague Season 11 (also known as the Stockholm Major) is the third Major of the 2018/2019 Dota 2 Professional Circuit (DPC) season and the first Major to be held in Stockholm, with the Main Event held at Annexet. Besides featuring world-class production, the Major will introduce an improved stats presentation using a state-of-the-art analytics platform which will allow fans to explore the minds and the decision-making process of professional gamers in a fresh way.

During the Group Stage (March 14-15), the 16 teams will be divided into four groups and play in a GSL double-elimination format in best-of-3 series. The top two teams in each group will advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs, whereas the bottom two teams will advance to the lower bracket.

During the Playoffs (March 16-24), teams will play a double-elimination format. All matches are best-of-3 except the lower bracket round 1 (best-of-1) and the Grand Final (best-of-5).

The tournament broadcast will begin at 8.30 PM MYT (GMT+8) on March 14, and all of the matches will be live on eGG Network.

Visit
www.egg.network
 for more info.


eGG Network & FOX Sports Asia presents TAG Heuer Virtual Bundesliga VBL International Series

Players from 11 countries will play for one slot to represent South East Asia at the VBL International Final in Germany

The TAG Heuer Virtual Bundesliga (VBL) expands its global eFootball initiative with a refreshed tournament format for its upcoming SEA Championship. Organised in collaboration with eGG Network and FOX Sports Asia, the tournament will feature FIFA19 players from 11 Southeast Asian countries competing to become the pride of SEA to play at the VBL International Finals in Germany.

Key Highlights

On-Ground Event Highlights – 31 March, Battle Arena Malaysia, 10am onwards

Watch all the action unfold as the final 8 will play at
Battle Arena Malaysia
 on 31 March, 10am onwards, with the South-East Asia Grand Final match set for 5:30pm.
Activities lined up include meet and greet with FOX Sports’ John Dykes, Astro SuperSport and eGG Network hosts, chance to get exclusive Bundesliga merchandise, and participate in lucky draws.

Tournament Details

MYR10,000 worth of cash prizes and exclusive merchandise up for grabs.
One Grand Champion will be the pride of SEA and visit the Grand Final of the TAG Heuer Virtual Bundesliga in Germany to compete at the VBL International Final. The champion will take home MYR5,000 and an all-expense paid trip to Germany, including a live Bundesliga match experience and city tour.
Players will only be allowed to use Bundesliga teams and players during the tournament.
Qualifying stages will be split into 4 regions:-
Region 1 (Online & Offline): Malaysia
Region 2 (Online): Indonesia, East Timor, Brunei
Region 3 (Online): Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines
Region 4 (Online): Myanmar, Laos, Thailand
The Region 1 online qualifier will be held on 23 – 24 March, where the top 64 will move on to play on-ground on 30 March at Battle Arena Malaysia. Players from Regions 2, 3 and 4 will have to register and compete online.
The champion for each region above (total 4 players) will be sponsored to play at the main event, joining four wildcard invited players from the region to make up the final 8 that will compete at the SEA Grand Finals on 31 March in Battle Arena Malaysia
The Grand Finals on 31 March will be broadcasted LIVE on eGG Network and FOX Sports channels around the region.

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Registration is FREE and open from now till 22 March 2019 at this link. More details at:
http://www.egg.network/news/register-tag-heuer-virtual-bundesliga-south-east-asia-qualifier-now


FUJIFILM X-T30 is The Latest Addition To FUJIFILM’s X Series Range

Setting new standards in compact and
lightweight mirrorless cameras

FUJIFILM Malaysia (Managing Director: Hiroyuki Matsuura) has locally launched the FUJIFILM X-T30 (hereinafter “X-T30”) mirrorless digital camera on March 16th 2019. It will be the latest addition to the X Series range of cameras, renowned for their outstanding image quality, proprietary color reproduction technology and intuitive dial-based handling.

The X-T30 is equipped with a host of new functions, making it a small yet powerful companion for any photographer. It offers outstanding performance, utilizing the 4th Generation image sensor and processor which also includes 26.1 megapixel resolution and fast high-performance AF. In addition, phase detection pixels are now across the entire frame (100%). Other advanced features include a Focus Lever for shifting a focus point easily, a new intuitive touch-screen panel with improved response, and an improved body design that has offers better holding stability to ensure comfortable shooting even with larger lenses.

Attendees took the opportunity to test out the Little Giant for themselves after the launch. The Fujifilm X-T30 is now available for pre-order at local distributors.

The AF algorithm has been improved from that used in the renowned FUJIFILM X-T3 to deliver even more advanced AF-tracking performance. This includes enhanced accuracy in face / eye detection and the introduction of a Face Select function to provide priority auto-focus on a selected subject.

This evolution of AF performance is available not only with still photos but also during video filming. Improved exposure stability during face / eye AF and face recognition in the AF-C (continuous AF) mode adds to ease of use. Video performance itself has also been enhanced, offering high-resolution audio recording and smooth 4K/30P video recording.

Attendees of the event were given the opportunity to try out the Fujifilm X-T30 through a specially curated flatlay arrangements aimed at showcasing the digital camera’s filters and autocorrect features.

As a result of the above developments, the camera appeals to a broader range of users from professional photographers to first time beginners, by being always able to deliver premium quality pictures with ease, regardless of experience.

Compact and lightweight camera body, designed for comfort with advanced handling.

The compact and lightweight camera body, weighing just 383g, is designed for enhanced stability when holding the camera. The use of the Focus Lever, replacing the Selector Buttons, allows for extra grip space at the rear for added comfort.
The rear LCD monitor is thinner by 1.3mm and offers improved touchscreen response. It complements the Focus Lever to achieve faster and more intuitive camera operation.
The X-T30 is available in the popular black, premium silver and a new color, charcoal silver. Charcoal silver will only be available early of the third quarter (Q3) of 2019.

The X-T30 features the 4th generation image sensor, X Trans CMOS 4, and image processing engine, X Processor 4, to deliver the still photographing performance equivalent to that of the FUJIFILM X-T3.

Despite its compact and lightweight body, the camera has 26.1 megapixel resolution, one of the highest among APS-C sensor digital cameras, as well as exceptional low noise performance and outstanding color reproduction.
The lowest native sensitivity is ISO 160, previously only available as extended ISO, is now available when shooting RAW.
FUJIFILM’s exclusive Film Simulations now include ETERNA mode. This camera also incorporates numerous shooting functions that broaden your ability to customize your pictures, such as “monochrome adjustments” available for ACROS and Monochrome, and “Color Chrome” effect that produces deeper colors and gradations.

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New AF system that is great in low light conditions and when tracking fast-moving subjects

The number of phase detection pixels on the X-Trans CMOS 4 image sensor has been increased to 2.16 million, about 4 times that of X-Trans CMOS 3 models. The on-sensor phase detection AF area now covers the entire frame (approx. 100%), making it possible to quickly and accurately focus on a subject anywhere in the frame.
The low light limit for phase detection AF has been expanded from +0.5EV to -3EV, making it possible to autofocus in very poor lighting such as at night or under dim light, such as candles.
Combined with the X-T3, X-T30 boasts the best AF performance and functionality of any X Series camera, combining fast image processing with the X-Processor 4 engine and AF algorithm enhancement to boost accuracy in face / eye detection. The Face Select function has been also introduced to provide priority autofocus on a selected person when multiple faces have been detected within a frame.
The performance of the Advanced SR Auto mode has been improved in line with the enhancement of the camera’s AF performance. In this mode, the camera automatically chooses the optimum shooting settings for a given scene from 58 presets, so you can achieve the best image quality without having to worry about any of the settings.

Enhanced video functionality

The X-T30 has more advanced 4K/30P video functionality, ability to record high resolution audio without requiring additional equipment and eye tracking functionality during video recording.
The X-T30 records in 6K (6240×3510) to produce stunning quality in 4K (3810×2160). The camera also supports the DCI format (17:9), which gives an even more cinematic look to your videos.
The Film Simulation modes can be applied not only when shooting stills but also while recording video, including the “ETERNA” motion picture emulator.
4K/30P video can be recorded at 4:2:0 8bit to an SD card. F-log recording and 4:2:2 10bit via the HDMI port capabilities means the camera can record video suitable for more serious videographers.

Fujifilm X-T30 Product Information

Product Name:
Fujifilm X-T30
Color Variations:
Black/ Premium Silver/ Charcoal Silver
Charcoal silver will only be available in the early of the third quarter (Q3) of 2019
Release Date: 16th March 2019
Store Retail Price:
X-T30 Body (RRP: RM 3,888)
X-T30 Kit with XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R (RRP: RM 5,488)

Please visit
http://fujifilm.my/product/x-t30/
, for more detailed product support information.


Samsung Galaxy M Series Is Coming But Exclusively Available Online

After hearing much rumours about the presence of the Galaxy M Series, it is now confirmed that the mid range Samsung device will be making its way to our shores within these few weeks but only as an online exclusive device.

The Galaxy M Series, namely the confirmed M20 is a large full screen and slim bezel smartphone with a tiny triangular shaped notch will soon be available for Malaysians, but you can only buy it online.

Samsung recently posted a teaser for anyone who is interested to know more about the Galaxy M Series. All you have to do is head over to the website and
register your interest
 with the M Series. Samsung will then notify you when the product is available.

It is speculated that the first M Series device to be available is the said M20, a mid range Samsung that is powered by Exynos 7904 Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 6×1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) CPU and Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. It comes in two versions, 64GB + 4GB RAM and 32GB + 3GB RAM. We assume that the device is an upgrade or more like a step-up to the J series.

One thing that is great about the M20 is that it comes with a huge 5,000 mAh battery. So with its efficient CPU, the battery can last you a whole day or perhaps more than that.

The price range is something we can be happy about based on the current assumptions from foreign markets. We are looking for it to be between RM650 to RM800 when it arrives on our shores. That is a good price point to start with and make a mark among younger Malaysian market.

Another two versions of the M Series, namely the M30 and M50 is also making its way here. Price point is quite similar, speculated at RM800 for the M30 and RM1200 for the M50. We can only know for sure once it goes on sale.

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Head over to
https://www.samsung.com/my/galaxy-m/
 to register your interest for the M Series.


Grab Your Vivo V15Pro At DIGI From RM22 Per Month

Enjoy PhoneFreedom 365 Plan when you sign up DIGI Postpaid Plan.

From today onwards, you may purchase a vivo V15Pro at DIGI with the lowest price of RM22 per month. Once you sign up DIGI Postpaid Plan, you may enjoy PhoneFreedom 365 Plan that comes with RM0 upfront payment and 0% Interest Rate all year long. Free protection of DIGI SHIELD is available too.

The details of DIGI Postpaid Plan are as below:

Digi
  Postpaid

Digi
  Postpaid 80
™ Plan

Digi
  Postpaid 120
™ Plan

Digi
  Postpaid 160
™ Plan

Digi
  Postpaid 190
™ Plan

Monthly
  Fees

  RM64

  RM47

  RM34

  RM22

V15Pro is the newest V series smartphone that launches in Malaysia. It is equipped with the World’s First 32MP Elevating Front Camera, Ultra FullView
TM
 Display, 48MP AI Triple Camera and In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology.

The Ultra FullView
TM
 Display of V15 pro comes at 6.39 inches, the
19.5:9 Super AMOLED display produces awe-inspiring visual design, utterly
seamless from end-to end. With the earpiece, light and proximity sensors all
concealed from view, the side and top bezels are reduced to just 1.75mm and
2.22mm respectively, resulting in a maximized screen-to-body ratio of 91.64%.

The Ultra FullView
TM

experience
of vivo V15Pro comes courtesy of a radical breakthrough in technology – the
Elevating Front Camera. The 32MP Elevating Front Camera captures selfies with
unrivalled clarity. V15Pro’s AI Triple Camera brings you an upgraded experience
of taking professional photography with just a click.

For more information, please visit
official website
 of DIGI and Vivo Malaysia on
Facebook
,
Instagram
,
Twitter
 and
Youtube
.

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GSC to Host MSL Season 3 Playoffs

Malaysia’s
leading cinema exhibitor, Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) has announced a
collaboration with Mobile Star League (MSL) to host one of the most anticipated
eSports tournaments – Mobile Legends Invitational League Season 3!In conjunction with this thrilling
announcement, GSC will be celebrating the tournament with an exclusive event
bundle for fans!

Mobile
Star League is an online invitational league that provides an eSports platform
for professional gaming teams from emerging countries in South East Asia such
as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Philippines to shine.
This season will feature top-tier teams from Indonesia (Aerowolf, REVO, and
ONIC ESports), Malaysia (ICON and Mysterious Assassins), Singapore
(Resurgence and Bigetron SG), and Myanmar (Burmese Ghouls). These 8 teams will
compete against each other in the group stages with the top 4 teams proceeding
to the playoffs.

This year, the Mobile Legends Invitational League by MSL will be
showcased on GSC’s big screens, on the 2
nd
 and 3
rd
 of
April, from 11am to 7pm at GSC Berjaya Times Square and GSC Paradigm JB.

“We
are thrilled to work with MSL to deliver enriching cinema experiences that fans
of Mobile Legends and eSports can enjoy. Partnerships like this allow GSC to
stand apart from other exhibitors, as we merge the best of the gaming industry
with the best of the entertainment industry. Adrenaline-pumping eSport events,
when coupled with the cinema as an event space, results in one of the best
viewing experiences a gaming fans can enjoy and we look forward to hosting more
of such events in the future,” said
Ms.
Koh Mei Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Screen Cinemas
.

“ESports
has been in town for quite some time and people are more familiar with eSports
titles on PC such as Dota 2 and League of Legends. SMP sees the rising star on
the other end of the mobile segment and stepped in early to nurture this space. At
the point of the studio’s inception,
Mobile
Legends: Bang Bang
 is the choice. We are also working hard in
bringing other titles on board,” said
Seth
Wong, Managing Director of SMP
ES
ports Sdn. Bhd
.

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Special Offerings for Fans

Starting from 14
th
 March 2019, a Mobile
Legends bundle priced at RM25 will be available, offering a regular popcorn
combo voucher and one ticket to an 8-hour live screening of Mobile Legends
Invitational Season 3 on either 2
nd
 April or 3
rd
 April.
The first 75 customers present at each location on the screening dates can also
redeem an additional x100 Diamonds in game! Early birds can also use a special
RM5 Off promo code on the GSC Website and Mobile app. This Early Bird promotion
only lasts for the first 13 days from the bundle sale date.

5 lucky fans also stand a chance to win a giveaway
of 500 Mobile Legends Diamonds plus two GSC movie vouchers from 21
st

March to 3
rd
 April by posting their MSL ticket purchase in the comment
section of the Bundle’s post on the GSC’s Facebook page and sharing it using
the hashtag #MSLGSC.

For
more information or advance ticket bookings, please visit the GSC website at
www.gsc.com.my
,
check out the GSC Mobile App, or follow GSC’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/GSCinemas
.


Haier to Unveil 7-Brand Smart Home Solution for Global Users

The world’s No. 1 home appliance brand Haier Home Appliance, hereinafter referred to as “Haier”, is going to unveil its multi-brand Smart Home Solution dedicated to enhancing the convenience of smart living at the 2019 Appliances & Electronics World Expo (AWE 2019) in Shanghai, China.

With a dynamic portfolio of global brands, Haier has coordinated the development of its 7 brands to deliver a Smart Home Solution that fully covers four core home living scenarios, namely smart bedroom, smart bathroom, smart living room, and smart kitchen. In global scale, the Haier, Casarte, Leader, GE Appliances, Fisher & Paykel, AQUA, and Candy each cater to a different consumer segment and lifestyle.

“Over the past 34 years, Haier has transformed from a major home appliance brand, with a record 10 consecutive years of world-leading sales, to a forward-looking smart home ecosystem brand,” said Wang Ye, Vice President and General Manager of Smart Home of Haier Home Appliance Industry Group. “As the global home appliance industry enters the smart home era, Haier is there and ready to accompany customers around the world as they explore the newfound possibilities of smart homes.”

Haier’s Smart Home Solution, which will be showcased at
N5 Hall
, showcases the following achievements in smart home technology:

The industry’s first full smart home set
: Covering four core spaces and seven room solutions, Haier’s groundbreaking Smart Home Solution is made possible by the many smart home products of its seven brands, which can be used in conjunction by global users to satisfy their food, clothing, living, and entertainment needs.
A leader in customization
: While many industry players focus on standard models, Haier is delivering consumers the possibility to customize both products and solutions, as well as realize intelligentization and upgrades according to their actual habits and needs, at any time.
A smart and seamless lifestyle
: More than just hardware, Haier delivers an Internet-enabled lifestyle. In terms of clothes washing, Haier not only provides washing machines but can fully manage washing, protection, storage, clothes pairing, and purchase thanks to a smart clothing management platform that oversees the entire life cycle of clothing. Meanwhile, Haier’s food ecosystem merges more than 200 resources across 7 categories including food, entertainment, farms, and nutritionists, allowing it to fully manage purchase, storage, cooking, cleaning, and health for families everywhere.
A new level of intelligence and intercommunication
: While the industry is full of voice control and passive activation devices, few can be interconnected. Haier not only offers active devices, but they can be interconnected and intercommunicate. At AWE 2019, products include a smart speaker that uses one word to control all smart home devices and an air conditioner that can sense and determine the environment to adjust the temperature accordingly.

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HONOR 8x Achieves 10 Million Unit Shipment Worldwide

HONOR 8X in new phantom blue color is now available in western Europe.

Last year, the HONOR 8X managed to do the impossible in Malaysia by selling out 1,000 units in just 20 minutes of its online sales launch. As a matter of fact, the HONOR 8X is not just popular locally, as HONOR has announced that ten million units of the HONOR 8X has been shipped worldwide!

The HONOR 8X debuted in Malaysia last October,
selling at the price of
RM949
 in four different colours, which are red,
blue, black, and more recently – the Phantom Blue. Apart from its
easily-distinguishable 91% screen-to-body ratio, the HONOR 8X charmed customers
worldwide with a powerful Kirin
710 chipset and a durable 3750 mAh battery capacity.

Mr. George Zhao, president of HONOR, said: “We’re very proud of the 10 million sales milestone achieved by HONOR 8X. Our smartphones are winning the hearts of consumers around the world, and HONOR 8X is leading the way, representing a stunning leap forward in technology and design aesthetics. With HONOR X series, we are committed to delivering the latest premium features at an accessible level for users – more than meeting their increasing demands for performance and experience.”

Those
interested to purchase the widely popular HONOR 8X, please visit HONOR’s official e-commerce
website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or drop by HONOR
Malaysia’s official flagship store on Lazada via
https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/official-honor-store/
 or simply follow their official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for more exciting
updates.

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HONOR Malaysia Reduces Price for HONOR 8X

Don’t miss out, get the HONOR 8X now at RM 849!

Living up to the spirit of the HONOR 8X’s tagline “Beyond Limits”, HONOR Malaysia is pushing theirs by offering Malaysians a price cut for the HONOR 8X. Starting 22 March 2019, the competitive smartphone will be priced at RM 849 and applies to
HONOR’s official website
, HONOR Experience stores, and HONOR official stores on
Shopee
,
Lazada
, and
11street
.

More Screen Space, Better View

Previously priced at RM 949 and endorsed by local celebrities Zizan Razak and SonaOne, the HONOR 8X comes with a seamless HD FullView screen, with advanced chip-on-film (COF) technology. With only 4.25mm width of the bottom border, an incredible screen-to-body ratio of 91%; the display occupies nearly the entire front of the phone. With a nearly borderless design, the 6.5-inch device shows visuals in a 1080P High Definition display, offering an enhanced video quality in a cinema-like experience.

Great photography quality

The HONOR 8X is equipped with not only a dual-lens, 20M + 2M, F/1.8 aperture rear camera, but also a modern AI Camera Technology which recognizes 22 different categories and 500 scenarios in real-time, then optimizes camera settings and enhances photo quality based on what you are shooting. Combined with the 16MP front camera that has an enhanced-ISO with 4 Cell fusion technology and multi-frame image processing, the device will promise users for covering every aspect of photography.

For more information on the HONOR 8X and HONOR Malaysia, please visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for other exciting updates.

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HONOR Malaysia Unveils HONOR 8C and its Mysterious Ambassador

Packed with power, HONOR 8C sets a new benchmark for the value smartphone market with groundbreaking features

HONOR, a leading smartphone e-brand, today announced its latest smartphone in the HONOR C-series line-up – HONOR 8C and its new mysterious ambassador. The new smartphone raises the bar for entry-level phones by providing advanced features at an astonishingly low price of
RM 599.

Introducing
the HONOR 8C,
Mr. Zhao Zhiwei, Head of
HONOR Malaysia
 said: “It is our mission at HONOR to make the best possible
smartphones accessible for all Malaysians. HONOR 8C is a smartphone that offers
industry-forward features to cost-conscious consumers.”

HONOR
8C continues in carrying forward the HONOR’s dedication to design aesthetics. The
new smartphone is available in three colours – blue, gold and black. The 8C is
the first phone to introduce the cat’s eye effect – a silky gem-like glow
created by the band of reflected light that moves and shifts when viewed from
different angles – for its blue variation. As such,

HONOR
‘s latest ambassador comes in the form of a blue-eyed feline, which still needs
a name. HONOR Malaysia is giving Malaysians a chance to win a new HONOR 8C by
naming its latest catbassador
 via a
cat-naming contest
 on its
official Facebook page from 26 March – 10
April.

Simply follow the steps below:

Step 1: Like the HONOR Malaysia Facebook page
Step 2: Suggest a name in the comment section and tag 2 friends

The HONOR 8C comes with a stunning viewing experience with a 6.26-inch notch 19:9 FullView Display, an 86.6% screen-to-body ratio that offers an immersive movie and gaming experience. It also has a curved 7.98mm thick body to ensure a comfortable grip. The latest smartphone from HONOR is powered by the high-performance octa-core Snapdragon 632 processor, with a smart user interface of EMUI 8.2 for a smoother, faster experience.

Equipped with the largest battery of
any HONOR smartphone released in 2018, the HONOR 8C allows a more convenient
and uninterrupted experience. The enormous 4,000 mAh battery allows users up to
two days of use on a single charge, and lets users play 3D games all afternoon
or watch an entire TV series without worrying about running out of battery.

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The top-end battery powers the
flagship hardware of HONOR 8C including its elite camera capabilities: an
AI-powered dual-lens 13MP + 2MP rear camera with a large F/1.8 aperture capable
of recognizing up to 500 scenarios in 22 different categories in real-time, and
an 8MP front camera offering selfie-toning soft flash and augmented reality
(AR) to create emoji.

HONOR 8C also comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, expandable storage supporting up to 256GB, and three independent card slots allowing you to use two SIM cards and a SD memory card at the same time.

The
HONOR 8C (blue & black) is exclusively
available
on Lazada starting 27
th
 March 2019 at RM 599.
 In conjunction
with Lazada’s birthday sale, the
first
1000 buyers of the HONOR 8C will take home an exclusive tote bag of HONOR’s
latest adorable catbassador
. The smartphone will be
officially available on hihonor.com/my, HONOR’s official store on
Shopee, and all HONOR Experience Stores beginning 5
th
 April 2019
nationwide.

For more information
on the HONOR 8C, head over to HONOR’s official e-commerce website and
information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
. Updates can be found at
the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
.


HONOR Named Official Smartphone Partner for ESL Clash of Nations – Arena of Valor

The inaugural tournament will see six of the best teams in the region battling out to be the Best of South East Asia.

Following its successful partnerships with PUBG Mobile and Fortnite Mobile during the recent launch of the HONOR Play and HONOR View20, HONOR Malaysia is back in the mobile gaming scene, this time as the official smartphone partner for the Malaysia/Singapore (MY/SG) and Philippines (PH) Qualifiers of the first ever ESL Clash of Nations – Arena of Valor.

As Malaysia’s gaming industry continues to grow rapidly in South East Asia, HONOR is excited to be part of the local mobile gaming industry, and aims to support the lifestyle of today’s tech-savvy and energetic youths.

The partnership between HONOR and ESL Asia will see four MY/SG teams & four PH teams that advanced from the earlier qualifying rounds to compete at the ESL Clash of Nations MY/SG & PH Closed Qualifiers on 9 March 2019. The two finalists of the MY/SG & PH Qualifiers will compete at the Valor Cup Championship on 10 March 2019, using Malaysians’ most loved HONOR smartphones such as the HONOR View20 and HONOR 8X. The winner of the respective qualifiers (MY/SG & PH) will represent their region at the ESL Clash of Nations – Arena of Valor tournament, which will be held on 29 – 31 March 2019 in JIExpo, Jakarta.

The tournament will see six teams across five countries in the Southeast Asia region with the following breakdown: Indonesia (two teams), Thailand (one team), Vietnam (one team), Philippines (one team), and Singapore & Malaysia (one team combined). The winner of the final tournament will receive their share of the US$50,000 grand prize and the honor of being the best team in South East Asia.

The partnership between HONOR and ESL Clash of Nations marks another exciting initiative in the e-sport scene from the world’s top mobile phone e-brand. HONOR recently made waves in the nation by selling out more than 1,000 of its flagship device, the HONOR View20, at its biggest roadshow to date early this year, before announcing that the device equipped with powerful Kirin 980 chipset and GPU Turbo 2.0 technology will be one of the first smartphones in the world to support Fortnite Mobile on 60Hz FPS.

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For more information on the tournament, check out ESL Asia’s Facebook page here, or head over to
http://hihonor.com/my
 to learn more about HONOR Malaysia products. You can also visit HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for other exciting updates.


HONOR Sparks The Happiness In You With Appyness Sale!

First 50 customers will receive RM30 off every purchase from now till 8
th
 March during the Appyness Sale!

HONOR fans, don’t miss out on HONOR Malaysia’s latest promotion, available exclusively on the HONOR Mobile Store app!

From now until
8
th
 March 2019
, be the first 50 customers to purchase the HONOR View20, HONOR 10 Lite, HONOR 8X, or wearables such as the HONOR Band 4, HONOR Band 4 Running and HONOR Watch Magic to enjoy an additional RM30 discount on top of their amazing deals!

Details
of the promotions are as below:

Model

Appyness Sale
  (RM)

*FREE Gifts

(while
  stocks last)

HONOR 8X

  899 (rrp
  949)

  HONOR Band
  3

HONOR 10
  Lite 3+32GB (Midnight Black/Sky Blue)

  699 (rrp
  749)

  SanDisk
  Ultra SD Card 32 GB

HONOR 10
  Lite 3+64GB (Shiny Red/Sapphire Blue)

  799

  HONOR Glass
  Bottle + SanDisk Ultra SD Card 32 GB

HONOR
  View20 6GB+128GB (Sapphire Blue/Midnight Black)

  1,999

  HONOR Band
  4 worth RM149

HONOR
  View20 8GB+256GB (Phantom Blue Co-designed with Moschino)

  2,499

  HONOR Band
  4 worth RM149

HONOR Band
  4 (Black)

  129 (rrp
  149)

  **RM30
  hihonor Voucher

HONOR Band
  4 Running (Red/Green)

  69 (rrp 79)

  **RM30
  hihonor Voucher

HONOR Watch
  Magic

  559

  HONOR
  Weighing Scale

All you have to do is download the HONOR Store app, login to your Hihonor account, and voila! Additionally, be on the look-out for free HONOR Band 4 Running and HiHonor vouchers when you visit HONOR Malaysia’s website at
https://www.hihonor.com/my/appyness-sale.html
 to play the Spin & Win and Review & Win contest throughout the contest period!

To purchase or for more information on the promotion, please visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or simply follow their official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for more exciting updates.

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HONOR’s New Smartphone with Triple Camera Coming Soon

HONOR’s Upcoming Smartphone is Triple the Fun. The next HONOR device will feature not one, not two, but THREE cameras!

HONOR, the leading mobile e-brand
in the world, will be introducing a brand-new device soon.

2018
has been a year of technological advancements in smartphone innovation with the
triple camera trend taking over the world by storm, providing improved camera
performance and capabilities with enhanced image quality in low light and high
zoom capacity. In line with that, HONOR will be introducing its very first
smartphone in Malaysia with a triple camera setup.

Stay
tuned for more updates as we will be unveiling more information on the new
HONOR smartphone with triple cameras!

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

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HONOR’s Revolutionary Gaming+ Boosts Graphic Performance

Gaming+ brings faster speeds, better image quality and higher definition to mobile gaming on HONOR View20
HONOR View20 receives five star awards and media praise

HONOR, a leading smartphone brand, has unveiled its revolutionary Gaming+ technology at Mobile World Congress 2019 (MWC 2019). Gaming+ includes a series of technology updates that significantly increase the performance, graphics quality and image definition of mobile games on the HONOR View20. These upgrades come as HONOR has also announced an ecosystem of applications utilizing its 3D TOF camera that herald a new era of AR life.

Mr. George Zhao, president of HONOR, said: “HONOR is happy to announce that the latest member of HONOR’s View series, the HONOR View20, has already reached the 1.5 million sales milestone. We are moving one step closer to our goal of becoming the top five smartphone brands in three years. With the revolutionary Gaming+ technology, we have further enhanced the smartphone’s graphic performance, satisfying young consumers’ increasing demands for better mobile gaming experience. Together with the futuristic TOF 3D camera applications, HONOR is bringing consumers the most diverse and exceptional experiences.”

GAMING+ AND MORE FUN FOR GAMERS

The HONOR View20 was unveiled in Paris last month with five world’s first features, including: 48MP smartphone camera, 25MP in-screen front camera, 7nm Kirin 980 AI chipset, AI Triple-Antenna Wi-Fi technology, and aurora nanotexture design. Gaming+ improves the gaming experience by upgrading the overall system with GPU efficiency upgrade, GPU load optimization, high definition and AI loading prediction technology. With these advances on Kirin 980 chipset, the HONOR View20 strives for the highest level of mobile gaming performance.

The brand new Gaming+ improves SOC energy efficiency by 20.34%
[1]
. The Mali-G76 GPU chipset upgrade on Kirin 980 includes transform optimization, which enhances job scheduling and parallel computing. This reduces duplicate instructions and GPU overdraws, as well as increases the data transfer speed between CPU, GPU and memory.

In addition, the Kirin 980 GPU works seamlessly with the innovative AI frequency modulation scheduling technology to predict task loads by monitoring frame rate per second (fps), image quality and touchscreen inputs in real time, and intelligently identifies performance bottlenecks. For gaming, the new AI technology improves the load prediction accuracy of each frame by more than 30% compared to traditional methods. Another key feature, GPU optimization, enhances image quality and reduces power consumption.

The upgrade also brings high definition capability to gaming, achieving better contrast, higher brightness levels and a wider color palette.

As a result of the Gaming+ upgrade, Fortnite Vulkan version can also be supported on the HONOR View20, bringing gamers a faster and smoother experience
[2]
. In addition, popular mobile games such as QQ Speed and Arena of Valor have been optimized to support the high definition feature. Gamers can now experience greater clarity and capture more details.

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Moreover, the HONOR View20’s TOF 3D camera creates a new dimension of interactive gaming and more possibilities for the next generation of AR life. This camera is equipped with depth sensing, skeletal recognition and real-time motion capture capabilities, allowing consumers to enjoy various interactive functions such as 3D shaping, AI calorie counting, Magic AR and 3D motion-controlled gaming.

Brave Jelly is the latest motion-controlled game added to the family. In the future, HONOR plans to partner with more third parties to create an integrated 3D TOF ecosystem that opens up a new era for AR measure, social media and shopping.

THE HONOR VIEW20 RECEIVES NUMEROUS MEDIA PRAISE

Since its global launch in January, the HONOR View20’s superior design and features have been widely recognized by industry experts and consumers. It has received praise from media and influencers, including 5-star ratings from the most prestigious media in the industry:

5-star rating from Stuff
 –
“Honor enters the big leagues with one of the most impressive phones in its class.”
5-star rating from The Guardian
 –
“It is the first phone out of the gate with a hole-punch notch.”
5-star rating from T3
 –
“The Honor View 20 is, overall, the best mid-range smartphone on the market today.”
5-star rating from Expert Reviews
 –
“With its in-screen selfie camera and 48-megapixel rear shooter, the Honor View 20 is one of the most exciting phones we’ve seen in ages.”

At the regional level, the HONOR View20 has also achieved great sales performance. In China, the HONOR View20 is crowned as the dual champion (sales and sales revenue) on online platforms in the price range of RMB 3,000 and above. In the first week after its launch in France, the latest flagship became Amazon’s No.1 Best Seller in the category of EUR 499 and above. It also received the Best Selling Flagship Smartphone in Senheng, one of the leading independent retailers in Malaysia.

THE HONOR 8X WITH NEW PHANTOM BLUE

For the HONOR 8X, HONOR has brought a new phantom blue color to fans in Western Europe. The HONOR 8X has a 2.5D double texture aurora glass body with a grating effect, offering an elegant and smooth look and feel. Since its launch last September, more than 10 million Honor 8X series have been shipped worldwide.

Starting from early March, the new HONOR 8X phantom blue will be sold in Fnac in France, on Amazon in Germany, on Hihonor in the U.K., in open market in Italy (including Mediaworld, Unieuro and etc.).


Lazada Expands Reach of International Merchants in Southeast Asia

Move comes as cross-border sales in the region quadrupled over the last three years.

Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce company Lazada is boosting its cross-border operations for international brands and merchants to expand their reach to consumers, as the platform’s cross-border sales quadrupled over the last three years.

Among the moves are to bring onboard quality international brands and identify and nurture the top 300 brands among all cross-border sellers in each of the six countries that Lazada operates in, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. This will allow the specially selected brands to grow their business and enjoy benefits such as higher visibility of their products when users search and browse the site. Also new is a refreshed selection of cross-border assortment on the Lazada platform.

“We want to serve as that bridge between our quality cross-border merchants and some 560 million consumers in Southeast Asia,” said Lazada Group’s Co-President Jing Yin, who was speaking on Thursday (7 March) in Shenzhen at Lazada’s first cross-border seller conference of 2019.

“Backed by the best expertise and infrastructure from Alibaba, as well as our in-depth understanding of Southeast Asia, we are able to equip our cross-border sellers and brands with the knowledge and tools to ride this massive growth in the region,” Yin told more than 1,000 merchants, who also heard from other top Lazada executives on how the platform will help them to better reach customers in Southeast Asia.

The meteoric rise in eCommerce spending in Southeast Asia reflects the increasing demand for cross-border products as the GMV from Lazada’s cross-border category grew by 4.6 times between 2016 and 2018. According to industry estimates, the booming eCommerce market in Southeast Asia is on track to hit USD240billion by 2025, surpassing previous estimates by USD40billion.

One of the key initiatives announced at the conference was a revamped Global Collection. It is a dedicated channel to showcase assortment by Lazada’s cross-border merchants from all around the world. Global Collection 2.0 taps on algorithm-based search functions to filter the wide cross-border assortment to spotlight sellers offering popular and good quality products so customers can find them easily.

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With the new Global Collection, customers will get their parcels much faster. They can get their parcels within seven working days from the day they place their orders if they choose the standard shipping option.

To give sellers a bigger boost, Lazada also offers them more opportunities to better engage and serve customers through new campaigns and equip them with better tools and insights to sell more effectively on Lazada. For instance, sellers will get a weekly report on the most-searched words and items on Lazada to enable them to better cater to the evolving wants and needs of consumers.

First launched in 2013, Lazada’s cross-border business has grown to become one of the most diverse marketplaces featuring brands and merchants from all over the world. The top five markets which cross-border sellers come from are mainland China, Hong Kong, Korea, the United States and Europe, with women’s fashion, home & living and kids’ fashion ranking among the most popular cross-border items. Propelled by Alibaba’s strong tech infrastructure and a wide and unrivalled logistics network, Lazada is looking into launching new categories, offering bulky products like furniture and home appliances.

Last year, Lazada set a new record, with its last-mile delivery fleet across Southeast Asia delivering more than 1 million parcels in a day. To deal with the biggest-ever spike in demand, Lazada’s 100+ logistics partners, including third-party shipment providers, also boosted their delivery services to get purchases in customers’ hands quickly. Lazada also chartered three planes to deliver more than 200 tonnes of parcels from cross-border sellers to shoppers in Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand in time for the holiday season.


Lazada Fires Up Growth Of Super eBusinesses In Southeast Asia

“Super-solutions” will fuel brands and sellers of all sizes to win bigger market share

Southeast Asia eCommerce leader Lazada today announced an all-encompassing series of products and services that will fire up the growth of its brands and sellers — big or small — to win market share in the region by transforming them into Super eBusinesses.

The offerings, dubbed super-solutions, are aimed at resolving three pain points that brands and sellers face — branding, marketing and sales. These features, which have been rolled out in conjunction with Lazada’s 7
th
 Birthday celebration, are aimed at brands and sellers, of all sizes, to ensure they are well-positioned to ride the eCommerce boom in Southeast Asia.

“No seller is too small to aspire, and no brand is too big to be a Super eBusiness. That is why we are thrilled to roll out super-solutions to help our brands and sellers become more nimble in digitising their businesses and better reach customers,” said Pierre Poignant, Lazada Group Chief Executive Officer.

The “super-solutions” which were unveiled include:

A series of ‘Super’ campaigns in which LazMall brands and sellers can choose to take part to boost their brand image and better engage with customers;
A new and improved Marketing Solutions Package and Business Advisor Dashboard that can deliver more traffic to their storefronts, and arm brands and sellers with near real-time information to help them make faster and better decisions to sell more effectively and efficiently;
New tech tools like Store Builder for brands and sellers to customise their storefronts to differentiate themselves on Lazada, while in-app live streaming, news feed and in-app consumer games can help win the hearts of consumers with higher consumer engagement. (See factsheet for details)

At the same time, Lazada also formalised cooperation partnerships with 12 leading global lifestyle, technology and fashion companies that will boost collaboration and strengthen their online retail presence. Called Joint Business Partnerships (JBP), these collaborations will enable brands to tap on Lazada’s industry-leading tech and logistics infrastructure, innovation and eCommerce expertise.

Lazada today inked Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with electronics leaders Realme and Coocaa, while the one with Huawei was signed earlier this month. Other brands that are set to join will include several of the world’s biggest FMCG companies.

Backed by Alibaba’s technology and logistics infrastructure, Lazada has been able to launch over the past year industry-leading tech innovations like search-image function, consumer engagement games and in-app live streaming to become the region’s only “shoppertainment” platform on which people can watch, shop and play, said Poignant at the inaugural LazMall Brands Future Forum (BFF).

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The annual summit gathers brands and sellers to discuss growth opportunities and technological advancements that will create Super eBusinesses, shaping the future of Southeast Asia’s eCommerce landscape.

Accelerating the growth of Lazada brands and sellers

The super-solutions will also make it easier for brands and sellers to open up stores on LazMall. Qualified merchants can now take advantage of the new self-sign up feature, a simplified sign-up process that can now be completed in mere minutes. This is in line with the Lazada’s goal of enabling SMEs to become globally competitive.

“Since the launch of LazMall in 2018, we have seen tremendous growth among our key pioneer brand partners. We want to extend the benefits of LazMall to even more brands and sellers to elevate their eCommerce operations,” said Lazada Group President Jing Yin. “We want to incubate them so they can grow alongside us and become sustainable and successful eBusinesses.”

Across the region, 60 percent of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are keen to invest in technologies to achieve sustainable growth in today’s digital economy. Business-oriented tools including online commerce solutions, customer relationship management (CRM) and business intelligence, were identified as the top investment priorities[1].

Further promoting excellence in eCommerce, Lazada also handed out awards to top performing brands that have proven to be shining examples of “eBusinesses”. Five awards were presented to outstanding brands and sellers that have been constantly innovating to drive new ways to reach their customers on Lazada. Comprising global and Southeast Asian brands, the winners are Unilever (Best Marketing Innovation), Pampers (Best Social Media Activation), Coocaa (Fastest Growing Brand), Philips (Customers’ Choice Award) and Wardah (Best Product Launch).

Driving ‘Shoppertainment’ in Southeast Asia

Pushing boundaries in eCommerce in Southeast Asia, Lazada is driving ‘shoppertainment’ to provide shoppers with a fun, interactive and entertaining experience. As part of its 7
th
 birthday celebrations, Lazada is hosting a first-of-its-kind concert, called “Super Party”, in Jakarta on March 26, 8 pm (Jakarta time).

The concert, which features a star-studded lineup including British popstar Dua Lipa, culminates with Lazada’s birthday shopping event on March 27. The one-day sale promises a new online shopping experience that includes a new selection of exciting games for redeeming vouchers and attractive deals for consumers in the region.


P18K: Smartphone with the Most Powerful Battery is Now Available on IndieGoGo

Following the excitement generated by the presentation of the P18K at the Mobile World Congress, Avenir Telecom is launching a global crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo. The smartphone packing an 18,000 mAh battery – the highest capacity ever seen on the market – is now available to pre-order. The campaign, which will be online from March 20th to April 29th, is accessible via this
link
, with an Early Bird special discount of $150 for the first two hundred backers.

Mobile World Congress 2019: Worldwide Success for the P18K

First presented at MWC19, the P18K, which guarantees days of battery life on a single charge, has generated huge interest from the public and media around the world who have had the chance to test it. No fewer than 3,000 articles published in 108 countries, and around 100 videos with more than 7 million views on YouTube, have been devoted to it.

In response to the strong demand for this smartphone, Avenir Telecom has decided to launch an
IndieGoGo campaign
 to allow everyone who wishes to order the P18K the opportunity to do so.

“The P18K is a unique smartphone we developed in response to consumer demand for phones with better battery life. We identified a real interest when we presented at the MWC, which is why we are launching the P18K first on IndieGoGo to assess whether there is market demand for this innovative smartphone” said Jean-Daniel Beurnier, CEO of Avenir Telecom.

“By choosing IndieGoGo, we enable consumers to order the P18K directly, regardless of where they are in the world and whether we have a distribution partner in their country. We set a goal of US$ 1,200,000 to launch the project, which corresponds to a pre-order of a little over 2,000 units” added Jean-Daniel Beurnier.

A Combination of Power and Innovation

With an 18,000 mAh battery, the P18K offers up to 50 days of battery life on standby, 100 hours of music and 48 hours of non-stop video, much to the delight of its users. It also includes a power bank function, allowing it to charge other devices such as smartphones, tablets or PCs.

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The innovation does not stop there, since the P18K is also equipped with five cameras, including two front cameras mounted on a Pop-Up sliding rail. This feature ensures that portraits are consistently superb and allows full use of the 6.2-inch FHD+ screen for total immersion in the content being viewed.

Now Available on IndieGoGo with $150 off for the first 200 backers

The P18K is now available for pre-order on IndieGoGo until April 29. Retailing at $699, the P18K is offered at $599 on IndieGoGo. The first two hundred backers will benefit from an Early Bird special price of $549. It is also available in packs of two or three units.


Pre-Order Vivo V15 With TuneTalk – Get FREE 120GB Yearly Online Plan

Vivo V15 starts its pre-order at RM1,399

From today onwards, you may pre-order a vivo V15 and you can get FREE 120GB Yearly Plan exclusively from TuneTalk. You will enjoy a 10GB Online Package per month for the next 12 months. Free vivo gift box is also available on a first-come, first served basis.

V15 is the newest V series smartphone that is being
launched in Malaysia. It is equipped with the World’s First 32MP Elevating
Front Camera, Ultra FullView
TM
 Display, an AI Triple Camera for you to shoot like a
Pro and 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM. The phone is available at Topaz Blue and Glamour
Red.

The Ultra FullView
TM
 Display creates a
bigger impact all round, with a 90.95% screen-to-body ratio, 6.53-inch display
and 1080×2340 resolution. On top of that, the fifth-generation Corning Gorilla
Glass creates a vivid and life-like viewing experience that makes games and
videos more immersive and exciting.

With only one tap, the innovative 32MP Elevating Front
Camera whirrs into action, ready to take your selfies. The hidden mechanical
module performs with clinical precision, elevating or retracting the camera
automatically on command. Thousands of completed pressure and drop tests ensure
its strong reliability and performance, giving you peace of mind. V15’s AI
Triple Camera brings you an upgraded experience of taking professional
photography with just a click.

For more information, please visit
official website
 of TuneTalk and Vivo
Malaysia on
Facebook
,
Instagram
,
Twitter
 and
Youtube
.

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Samsung Galaxy S10e Preview – Cute, Yet Powerful

Before I start on my full review on the wonderful and cute Galaxy S10e, I will begin with a little preview on my first look at the device.

We shall get straight to the point. At first glance, the Galaxy S10e looks cute. I won’t deny that I love compact smartphones and the Galaxy S10e has won my heart in terms of looks and ergonomics.

The Galaxy S10e fits perfectly in my hand and I am able to handle it in one hand. The power button is located on the right side of the phone but closer to the top area. The power button also acts as the fingerprint sensor to unlock the phone quickly.

The AMOLED screen is crispy clear, as to what Samsung is known for, no doubt about that. And a quick look at the back, we can see that camera module right in the center. There’s only two cameras in the S10e, one shoots wide-angle and another for ultra wide-angle. Photo quality is superb and I’m hoping that it can compete with its bigger brother, the Galaxy S10+. Photo samples will be in my full review soon.

This little wonder is powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 9820 Octa-core 2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2×2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 and supported by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There is another version that comes with a Snapdragon 855 but that is only available for China and US market.

In my initial performance test, PUBG Mobile runs extremely smooth using the highest graphic settings. No lags, no stutter so far. Another thing I like about the S10e is the stereo speakers. The sound is very loud and clear, with a good bass coming out from both speakers.

So I have another week to play with the Galaxy S10e. More testing to do and my full review will be out as soon as I’m done with the tests. Don’t worry, I will take lots of photos if you’re interested to know if the camera is good or not. Same goes with daily usage performance and reliability.

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Review – Samsung Galaxy S10e is Actually an Underrated Beast

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S10 series in Genting Highlands, a resort city located on a high mountain range just outside of Kuala Lumpur. I was at the launch event and from my observation, the S10 series is the best yet by the South Korean giant. And then I received a review unit for one of the S10 series soon after, to be specific – the Galaxy S10e.

Introduction

I have always been a fan of compact smartphones. I know some other manufacturers have came up with a compact version of their flagship smartphones and I have always love them. And thankfully, Samsung have come up with their version of a compact edition.

While Samsung doesn’t portray the S10e as a compact flagship. However it is smaller than its bigger brothers – S10 and S10+. The screen size isn’t that small either. At 5.8″ in display size, it is bigger than some of the normal sized smartphones out there. But thanks to the ~83.3% screen-to-body ratio and having small bezel all around, the phone feels small.

All I can say is that I love the size. It is suitable for those with small hands but for me, it enables me to use the phone in one hand. Typing with one hand on the on-screen keyboard is also easy. I didn’t miss a key and I have no worries of dropping the phone at some point while typing. That is one big plus point for the S10e.

What you get in the box is pretty standard. You’ll get the AKG tuned earphones, the USB type-C cable and charger, a micro USB to Type-C adapter, SIM card slot pin, manuals and warranty card and a phone casing. I am really in between of liking the case and hating the case. I like it because the design is cool but I hate it because of the design. Confused? The holes traps dirt. So when I take the case off, I got dirt polka dots all over the back of the phone.

The unit that I received is based on Samsung Exynos 9820 Octa (8 nm) that runs Octa-core (2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2×2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) and supported by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There’s another version that runs on the latest Snapdragon 855 as well but that is only available for the US and China market.

The design of the Galaxy S10e is very simple. The power button on the right side is also a fingerprint sensor to quickly unlock the phone. Setting up the fingerprint sensor is easy too. What I miss to have in the S10e is the on-screen fingerprint sensor, which is only available in the S10 and S10+. It doesn’t matter to me anyway, I can always opt to use facial recognition function too if I want.

The volume rocker button is located on the left side of the phone. The quick Bixby button is located below the volume rocker. At the top is where the SIM/Micro SD card slot is located and the USB Type-C is right at the bottom along with the headphone jack and a speaker grill.

Speaking of speakers, the S10e comes with a stereo surround speakers powered by Dolby Atmos. The ear piece at the top front of the phone also acts as a speaker to produce that pure surround type of sound. The sound that came out from the cute S10e is loud and clear. Play any music that has strong bass beat and you will love the quality it produces. I had hours and hours of YouTube time on the S10e, I can never get enough of the loud, clear sound.

User Interface and OS

Samsung’s new One UI based on Android 9 is also something worth to talk about. The new UI is very clean and more intuitive. It is organized much better in the settings and everything in the menu is well sorted. I feel that the One UI looks and feels much better than their previous launchers. Of course, I prefer to use the “dark mode” in my devices but I didn’t activate it for the screenshots below.

Performance

Performance is somewhat of a surprise for me. As usual, I always use gaming a way to gauge the performance of any devices that I review. And as usual, PUBG Mobile is my game of choice.

As we all know, PUBG Mobile needs a powerful smartphone to run smoothly when you play at the highest graphic settings. While it is still possible to play the game with a lower-end phones, gamers will have to sacrifice the graphic quality and deal with tons of lags.

But not with the Galaxy S10e…

The cute S10e doesn’t even break a sweat when handling the graphic heavy PUBG Mobile game. I witness zero lag, zero sluggishness and full high resolution detail gaming experience. Set the graphic to run at its maximum settings and you’re good to go. The cute wonder churns out graphics like Santa with Christmas presents. No sweat, at all.

But, it does feels a tad bit hotter in a long run. This also happened when I run Antutu 3D Benchmark on the Galaxy S10e. The device will get a little hotter especially around the lower back of the phone. But it’s not too hot that will cause you to be panic. Like I said, it doesn’t break a sweat to run at high graphic settings but it does use all its power to do so.

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Speaking of Antutu 3D Benchmark, the Galaxy S10e surprised me with the result. Would you believe that the little beast scored a whopping 330168 in the benchmarking test? And then I checked the ranking result to compare the S10e with some other devices in the global benchmark result. Guess what?…the little bugger sits at number 2, just one notch below its big brother – the Galaxy S10+. Just note that the result is based on my own Antutu test on the Galaxy S10e that I received and may differ from others.

To be able to run that kind of power, it needs a strong battery to keep it running the whole day. The Galaxy S10e comes with a Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery that is kinda small (maybe due to the overall phone size). The juice on the battery can last me around 8 hours of full usage like taking photos, videos, live streaming, Facebook, Instagram and a little bit of gaming.

I had an event in Sepang for the AsiaGT x Celeb Bazaar recently and I handled the social media account that runs the campaign. The Galaxy S10e was in my hand the whole time in all three days from morning until evening. It never failed me when I run full throttle with the live updates and live streaming. And the battery did last me the whole day after full extremely heavy usage. So yeah, the battery runs well enough.

Photography

Photo and video quality from the Galaxy S10e is something that I would like to share here. The S10e comes with only two cameras as opposed to three cameras on the S10 and S10+. And those two cameras are 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS and 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide) camera. I don’t know why but I prefer to shoot using the ultrawide camera instead of the normal wide one.

As for the front selfie camera, it is a 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF kind. What I like about the front selfie camera is that it is able to go wider at a tap of a button, something similar to the main rear camera. But instead of having a second camera on the front, the “wide” angle is more like a software adjustment rather than the optical function. But the picture that comes out is still good.

I am unable to compare the photo quality with the S10+ yet so I wouldn’t know the exact differences. But I’m hoping that the S10e produces the same or at least similar photo quality as its big bro.

Now lets dive into some of the photos that I’ve taken with the Galaxy S10e.

Outdoor 1

Outdoor 2

Indoor 1 – Ultra wide angle

Indoor 2 – Ultra wide angle

Outdoor 3 – Low light

Outdoor 4 – Ultra wide angle, low light

Outdoor 5 – Drooling over cars

Outdoor 6 – Close up plant

Outdoor 7 – Ultra wide angle, concert stage

Indoor 3 – Food 1

Indoor 4 – Food 2

Outdoor 8 – Food 3

Outdoor 9 – Selfie normal

Blur FX
Spiral FX
Zoom FX
Selective colour FX

Normal wide angle
Ultra wide angle

Others…

Using the ultra wide angle will show a slight warping in the photos especially around the edges. It is only best to use outdoors when you need to get more of the scenery in a single photo. But if you’re photos of people especially when they are nearer to you, their features will not turn out natural because of the warping effect.

Indoor photos came out good. No obvious noise can be seen when taking photos in low light but it’s not that clean either. Photos that were taken outdoors turns out beautifully and crispy clear. Close-up shots are good too. Details are great and I don’t see any out-of-focus areas in the shots.

Taking photos of food is really good and Instagram worthy. I love taking close-up shots of food because it is very appetizing to look at. Everything turns out good on my side. So based on my testing, the Galaxy S10e camera performance doesn’t disappoint.

Video Samples

Below are some of the short videos that I have taken with the Galaxy S10e.

The Image Stabilization feature in the Galaxy S10e works really well and it doesn’t shake as much when I held it in my free hand to take the videos. If it can be this stable, imagine how will it be if I use a gimbal stabilizer. Videography just became much better with the little beast.

Conclusion

While its bigger brothers, S10 and S10+ gets the limelight from Samsung fans, the S10e is more of an underrated beast in this context. Fans will turn their heads towards the bigger ones, overlooking this small(er) wonder.

So do I prefer the Galaxy S10e? Yes.

I don’t need the extra telephoto camera, I don’t need the bigger screen, I don’t need the on-display fingerprint scanner, I don’t need all those fancy stuffs. It still runs the same OS and also using the same AMOLED display. It is able to run PUBG Mobile without any hiccups. The battery can last me the whole day. Photo and video quality is great. It sounded great with its stereo speakers. And due to its size, it fits in my hand comfortably.

In the end, all the internal hardwares are the same except for the RAM amount. That’s okay by me because there is an 8GB of RAM version if you need it. The Galaxy S10e has all the same hardwares but only in a more compact and cute size.

And I love it that way.

Related article:
https://ohsem.me/2019/03/samsung-galaxy-s10e-preview/

More info:
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-s10/


Samsung Partnership With Shopee Malaysia – Introduce First Online Exclusive Model, Galaxy M20

Samsung Malaysia Electronics together with its sole distributing partner Shopee Malaysia today introduced its highly capable mid-segment smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy M20. This first online-exclusive model is also the first of the Galaxy M series smartphone to debut in Malaysia, and will be launched in conjunction with Samsung’s Super Brand Day on Shopee. Samsung’s new and competitively-priced Galaxy M20 is its first 5,000mAh smartphone priced below RM1,000.

Mr Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics (left) together with Mr Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopee (right) officially launched Samsung’s first ever online-exclusive model, Galaxy M20

“There is a shift in retail paradigm and consumers are shopping online now more than ever before. Taking this into consideration, we decided to go fully-digital in our sales approach for the new Galaxy M series. Our exclusive partnership with Shopee Malaysia, will not only provide a convenient platform for our online audience to purchase but it is also a trusted distributor so consumers will have a peace of mind and will be able to enjoy the Galaxy M20 for the great smartphone that it is. With the Galaxy M20, we have developed powerful experiences that fit every dimension in terms of performance and practicality, making it a true reliable companion that is lightning fast, durable and packed with innovation,” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

Mr Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopee shared about the Galaxy M20 partnership between Samsung Malaysia and Shopee Malaysia

Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopeeadded, “Consumers these days are more comfortable buying big ticket items like smartphones online, and that is because of the security and value platform like ours bring to the table. It also helps when industry giants like Samsung place their trust on us to market and sell their products, what more exclusively. With two of the reputable brands in their own right joining forces for the Samsung Super Brand Day on Shopee to launch the brand new Galaxy M20, we are certain that this is going to be a successful partnership. Shopee will remain true to our commitment in providing further value to our users.”

Mr KM Liew, Head of IT & Mobile Business, Samsung Malaysia Electronics described the Galaxy M20 as Samsung’s first device to boast a 5000mAh battery capacity with 3X fast charging performance priced below RM1,000

What makes the Galaxy M20 stand out is its powerful 5,000mAh battery, making it the brand’s first ever model with such large battery capacity. It doesn’t stop there – the power management feature in the Galaxy M20 boasts of a multi-layered technology system that ensures lower power consumption. The type-C charging feature ensures 3X speed as compared to normal charging, courtesy of the 15W in-box charger. The bridge between powerful features and affordability allows users to experience the best of the Galaxy features without worrying about the high investment.

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Beyond the large battery, the Galaxy M20 boasts a true 6.3” FHD + TFT Infinity-V Display with a maximized screen size that guarantees uninterrupted viewing pleasure, making it an ideal companion for watching videos, web browsing, mobile gaming and more. It is powered by Samsung’s latest Exynos 7904 Octa-core processor boosting excellent network speed, smooth multitasking, and lower power consumption for enhanced user experience. On the security front, it is equipped with a fingerprint scanner and Face Unlocking feature.

Members of the media participating in a hands-on session with the Galaxy M20 in the experiential zone

The key highlight of the Galaxy M20 is its powerful dual camera as today’s users love to capture moments. The Galaxy M20 comes with a dual rear camera – a 13MP main camera with f/1.9 aperture and a 5MP secondary camera with f/2.2 aperture and 120-degree ultra-wide angle lens. Equipped with an ultra-wide mode that allows users to capture more expansive portraits; the Galaxy M20 captures landscapes, cityscapes, and group wefies without frame restriction and with complete ease.

Members of the media participating in a hands-on session with the Galaxy M20 in the experiential zone

The Samsung Galaxy M20 will only be available at
Samsung’s Online Store and Shopee.com.my from 20
th
March 2019
onwards in two stunning colours, Charcoal Black and Ocean Blue. The Galaxy M20
will be priced at RM799.

In celebration of the official debut of the Galaxy M20 on Samsung’s Super Brand Day on Shopee, Samsung is giving away great promotions that you won’t want to miss. Customers who purchase the Galaxy M20 on Samsung Online Store will receive a free Logitech X50 mobile wireless speaker* worth RM98. Meanwhile, purchases of Galaxy M20 on Shopee come with a Logitech X50 mobile wireless speaker* and a JBL headset* worth a total of RM227. For more information, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/m20/
 or
http://shopee.com/samsung-super-brand-day
.

For more information on the Galaxy M20, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galalxy-m20-m205/SM-M205GZBGXME/

Samsung Galaxy M20 Product Specifications

Galaxy M20

Battery

  5,000 mAh (fast-charging supported)

Display

  6.3” FHD+ TFT, 19.5:9 Infinity-V

Camera

  Rear: Dual  (13 F1.9 / 5F2.2 (W)
  MP)
  Front: 8MP F2.0

Memory

  4+64GB

Colour

  Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue


Samsung Sets Record With Malaysia First Launch of Smartphone to Space

Samsung Malaysia attempts an unprecedented stunt by launching its new Galaxy S10 into the stratosphere to commemorate the 10
th
 anniversary of the Galaxy series.

As far as celebrations go, it can be grand or it can be epic. Samsung Malaysia Electronics chose the latter to unveil the 10
th
 installment of its Galaxy S series, the Galaxy S10.

Revealing its latest pride and glory for the first time at the highest of high streets in SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands, the Galaxy S10 and its variants were greeted by thousands of guests, fans and curious onlookers.

“The past decade has been illustrious for us – we have revolutionised the
smartphone landscape by reinventing the device we hold firm in our palms and
close to our hearts. We introduced many of the world’s firsts and what was once
unimaginable, is now the norm. But we are far from resting on our laurels. Today,
you will see that we have created a new standard for all of you who desire and
expect more from your mobile companion. The Galaxy S10 is constructed with
pragmatic intelligence and crafted to design perfection so people can unlock
their potential and experience the world like never before. This is a very
special year for us at Samsung because this is our tenth year of relentless
innovation to bring you, the people, the next-generation smartphone,” said
Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

To commemorate the 10
th
 anniversary of the Galaxy series, Samsung took celebrations to a higher level by becoming the nation’s first smartphone brand attempting its first-ever flight stunt to the earth’s stratosphere.

The precious cargo that is being launched 80,000ft above ground is none other than its newest smartphone, the Galaxy S10. Upon reaching that altitude, the Galaxy S10 is set to take an epic bird’s-eye shot of the earth that is brighter and more dynamic than any video taken on a smartphone – thanks to its pro-grade camera and capability to record videos in HDR10+.

Beyond the celebration, this epic attempt is also intended to demonstrate the Galaxy S10’s outstanding camera capabilities and to interact with the audience in an exciting and engaging manner.

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Throughout the Galaxy S10’s flight, the audience keeping tabs on-ground can join an online contest to predict where the Galaxy S10 will land by dropping a pin on the mapped locations.

The pinned location closest to the Galaxy S10’s landing site will win a brand-new Galaxy S10. Known as Be Unbeaten, the contest will run from the launch day of 1
st
 March 2019 until 4
th
 March 2019, so netizens have the weekend to predict the landing site.

“This Be Unbeaten stunt is a reflection of our vision in Samsung – how we are constantly innovating to break boundaries and striving to reach greater heights. Globally, this is Samsung’s inaugural attempt and we at Samsung Malaysia are proud to be the first market in the world to attempt it.

We will be propelling ten units to the stratosphere, so ten of the most accurate forecasters will win our brand new Galaxy S10. This is one epic contest you may just want to participate in!” added Kim.

Samsung Malaysia Electronics is thrilled to kick off the
Galaxy S10 road show happening from 8
th
 till 10
th
 March
2019 at the location below:

Region

Location

Time

  Central

  Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur

  10:00am – 10:00pm

  Southern

  AEON Tebrau City, Johor Bahru

  10:00am – 11:00pm (Friday & Saturday)
  10:00am – 10:00pm (Sunday)

  Northern

  Queensbay Mall, Penang

  10:00am – 10:30pm

The Samsung Galaxy S10
series is available at a recommended retail price from RM2,699 to RM 4,599. The
devices will be offered in Prism White, Prism Black and Prism Green. Ceramic
White and Ceramic Black will be available for the Samsung Galaxy S10+ in 512GB
variants. Customers who purchase a brand-new Galaxy S10 series at the road
show will be entitled to FREE exclusive gifts:

Galaxy S10e (128GB)

Galaxy S10 | S10+ (128GB)

Galaxy S10+ (512GB)

  Galaxy
  Buds worth RM499

  Galaxy
  Buds +
  Screen
  Protection Plus
  worth
  RM779

  Galaxy
  Watch Active +
  Screen
  Protection Plus
  worth
  RM1,079

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

To participate in Samsung’s epic Be Unbeaten contest, visit
https://www.s10beunbeaten.com/space
 for more information.


Samsung Showcases New Products Enabling Next Level Experience of Connected Life

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd today showcased its latest innovations, as well as outlined its vision and strategy for intelligent Internet of Things (IoT) experiences at the 2019 Samsung Southeast Asia and Oceania Forum.

Marking the 10th anniversary, this year’s Samsung Forum was a platform to share the company’s business strategy and vision with key partners. Samsung outlined its unique ability to make seamlessly connected consumer experiences across Samsung devices, and unveiled its new range of products, including its 2019 QLED TV lineup, the Frame, the next-generation Family Hub refrigerator, revolutionary washing machine  technology QuickDrive™, as well as its lifestyle TVs. Samsung exhibited its connected solutions that are based on ‘New Bixby,’ Samsung’s intelligence platform.

“At Samsung, we believe our latest innovation offers more than what
we can see and experience. With the new products and features announced
today, we’re unlocking the potential by making our consumers’ lives more
 seamless and connected,” said Steve Lee, President and CEO, Samsung
Electronics, Southeast Asia and Oceania. “We will remain committed to
providing new experiences that exceed the expectations of our consumers
in the region going forward.”

Expansion of Consumer Choice with the Full 2019 QLED TV Lineup

As a market leader in the TV industry for 13 years, Samsung announced its entire 2019 QLED TV lineup that will be available in more than 60 markets within this year. The company will continuously increase the market share in the 8K TV market to sustain its solid dominance in the premium TV market.

The key products unveiled in the 2019 QLED lineup were a suite of 8K and 4K TVs, including the 8K Q900R that ranges from 65-inch to 98-inch screen sizes, as well as the 4K Q90R, Q80R, Q70R and Q60R that range from 43-inch to 82-inch sizes. In total, the expanded 2019 QLED lineup features more than 20 models and includes more ultra-large TV models.

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To provide more entertainment options and open platform functionality, Samsung Smart TVs will offer a new iTunes Movies and TV Shows app and support Apple AirPlay 2. Additionally, through 2019 Samsung Smart TVs that now work with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, a user can enjoy various features such as turning on/off TV or controlling audio volume via simple voice commands.

Also displayed were Samsung’s leading lifestyle TVs, the new ‘The Frame’ and ‘The Wall’, with unique design values and improved resolution after the adoption of QLED display for the first time.

Connected Home Solutions that Deliver Simplicity

Samsung’s commitment to making lives easier and simpler for consumers  was also brought to life in its new line-up of connected solutions, exhibited at Samsung Forum 2019. Based on ‘New Bixby’, global business partners witnessed the connected life experience with various products including QLED 8K and the new Family Hub 4.0.

The winner of the CES Best of Innovation award for four consecutive years, the 2019 Family Hub, ensures better control of complex features with voice commands by supporting ‘New Bixby’, enabling enriched family  communication and enhanced connections with other devices.

Samsung also showcased its revolutionary next generation washing  machine technology QuickDrive™, which provides consumers the power to  dramatically reduce the time it takes to do a load of laundry in half.


Samsung’s “Be Unbeaten” Campaign Rewards 10 Winners Each With A New Galaxy S10

While the Galaxy’s 10
th
 Anniversary was celebrated in the high streets of Genting Highlands in March 2019, it was Samsung’s
‘Be Unbeaten’
 campaign that brought things to a whole new level – literally.

On March 1
st
 2019, Samsung Malaysia launched 10 units of the new Galaxy S10 80,000 feet up into the sky, and the public was then invited to make an educated guess about where these smartphones would eventually land. Today, the 10 winners have been revealed and they walked home with a brand new Samsung flagship, the Galaxy S10.

“One purpose of this
Be Unbeaten
 campaign was to show the world what the Galaxy S10 is capable of, especially in terms of taking pro-grade photos. Beautiful images of the earth have been taken with the phones and it goes to show that the outstanding camera on the Galaxy S10 can capture and record just about any stunt, even up in space! But the bigger picture we wanted to achieve was to inspire people to realise that they are capable of doing what seems like the impossible. For one, these winners were able to pinpoint the S10 units’ landing spots with unreal accuracy. Congratulations to our winners, we believe that your new smartphone will take you to greater heights and help you do what you can’t!” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

Speaking at the prize-giving ceremony at the conclusion of Samsung’s
Be Unbeaten
campaign, Ang Li Ern said that although it was an educated guess, she was not expecting to win. “This is my first time ever hearing about this sort of contest. After finding out about it through Jenn Chia’s Instagram story, I spent about 4 hours trying to pinpoint the right landing location using Google Maps,” she said, adding that she will be giving her new Galaxy S10 to her mother, as she is already a happy user of the Galaxy Note9.

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Arisha binti Mohd Adnan, another winner of a brand-new Galaxy S10, added that this is by far the greatest prize she has won in an online contest, “I never expected to be one of the winners, so you can imagine my excitement right now. Ever since its launch, I really wanted to be an owner of the new Galaxy S10, which is why I took part in this contest. It took me a couple of hours to come up with my final answer via Google Maps, and I did it on the last day of the contest!” she laughed. “I can’t wait to start using my new phone’s great camera, and I’m really looking forward to trying out the Galaxy Buds too,” the 26-year-old said.

The
Be Unbeaten
campaign was Samsung’s inaugural attempt at launching a smartphone up to the earth’s stratosphere, a feat that has never been done before by any smartphone brand in Malaysia.

To know more about Samsung’s epic
Be
Unbeaten
campaign, visit
https://www.s10beunbeaten.com/space
.


The Innovative Experience, 4DX Cinema Arrives In GSC IOI City Mall, Putrajaya!

Malaysia’s leading cinema exhibitor, Golden Screen Cinemas launched today its third 4DX cinema auditorium in GSC IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, bringing the next-generation cinematic technology to audiences in the heart of Malaysia’s administrative capital.

4DX, technology developed in South Korea by CJ 4DPLEX, enhances the on-screen visuals of action-packed blockbusters, transcending the traditional cinema experience through special effects including motion-synchronized seats, wind, fog, rain, lightning, snow, bubble, vibration, and scents. The result is one of the most innovative cinema formats in the industry, drawing fans into the action on the big screen.

CJ 4DPLEX’s Chief Executive Officer, JongRyul Kim officiated at the launch of the country’s third 4DX theatre, which can seat 112 movie-goers at the same time. With 4DX, thrill seekers in Putrajaya can now be even more fully immersed and engaged in the films they watch, thanks to the 21 signature effects, such as, snow, rain, bubbles, wind, and motion that will razzle and dazzle their senses, seamlessly transporting them into the movies.

“The opening of our third 4DX auditorium in Malaysia is a milestone for our partnership with CJ 4DPLEX, whom we are working with closely to bring new and exciting cinematic technologies to Malaysian audiences. The launch of this brand-new 4DX hall in Putrajaya is an affirmation of our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement as part of delivering enriching cinema experiences, and we will continue to invest into extending its availability in more locations for cinema-goers across the country,” said Koh Mei Lee, Chief Executive Officer of GSC.

“We are overjoyed to open our third location at Putrajaya’s IOI City Mall, the heart of Malaysia,” said JongRyul Kim, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX. “As our partnership continues to expand, we are thrilled to share a new level of immersion and storytelling to Malaysian movie-goers. Our goal has always been to provide a genuine enhancement in movie-going, and we look forward to Golden Screen Cinema’s audiences experiencing the sensations of 4DX.”

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GSC IOI City Mall is the third cinema to carry 4DX, after GSC Paradigm JB and GSC 1Utama, with the latter recently launched in December 2018. Plans are also being put in place to roll out an additional 4DX theatre later this year, which will be available at GSC Mid Valley Southkey in Johor Bahru.

On top of that, GSC and CJ 4DPLEX has also announced that it will be introducing a brand-new experience in Malaysia with ScreenX, a premium 270-degree panoramic movie experience. ScreenX utilises a propriety system to expand the screen image to the left and right walls, allowing audiences to go beyond the frame of traditional movie screen frame. The immersive multi-projection system is expected to arrive later this year.


Vivaldi 2.4 Browser Launches Next Level of Toolbar Customization

The latest update unlocks a new level of customization – users can now build their own interface by moving or hiding buttons in the toolbars.

The Vivaldi browser launches its new version Vivaldi 2.4 unlocking a new level of customisation in toolbars – unique functionality that lets users move or hide buttons with ease between select toolbars.

Vivaldi 2.4 also gives users new ways to manage and access their bookmarks, enjoy multiple user profiles and allows them to do simple calculations with its new built-in calculator.

“Our goal has always been to make Vivaldi the most customizable browser available”, says Vivaldi CEO, Jon von Tetzchner. “Today’s update is another big step in that direction so that users can get more done with less effort, in the most intuitive and creative way possible.”

Tinker and Tweak Toolbars

Toolbars don’t just dictate how a browser looks but how a user interacts with it. In Vivaldi, users can now configure toolbars based on their daily browsing needs and get easy, immediate access to their most frequently used functions.

Vivaldi’s first step into the realm of customization of toolbars gave users the possibility to
remove buttons from the navigation toolbar
 and display only those needed.

Building upon this convenience, Vivaldi now introduces a whole new range of unique customisation options in the status and address toolbars. This update gives users the ability to drag buttons between select toolbars – a functionality unique to Vivaldi.
Image Capture
 or
Tab Tiling
 options can now live next to the back button. Or maybe a Reload button in the Status bar?

“
Toolbar customization is massive – it is much bigger than it sounds. Vivaldi’s interface is now more customisable with redesigned and re-engineered buttons”,
 says Henrik Helmers, designer at Vivaldi who has been working extensively on this feature. “
We have redrawn our toolbar icons to be more consistent and friendly. These changes lay the groundwork for more features and customization in the future.”

A few minutes of tinkering can turn Vivaldi’s interface from being maximalist to minimalist or vice-versa giving the user more creative control. Here’s how.

Hold
Shift
 while dragging a button and easily move buttons around the address and status toolbars.

To reset the toolbars back to their default state, right-click and select “Reset Toolbar to Default
”
. Or head to
Settings → Appearance → Window Appearance → Toolbar Customizations
 and click on “Reset Toolbar” for the one to reset.

Raising the ‘Bookmark’ Bar

Sifting through bookmarks for the right one gets easier and quicker. Vivaldi adds more useful ways to manage and access bookmarks that users will appreciate.

Bookmarking selected tabs:
 Vivaldi adds another handy feature for quickly making folders containing collections of related sites. This is useful if, for example, a user is looking at purchasing options across a bunch of websites. Save the selection of related tabs and return to them at a later date, even from another machine (via bookmark syncing).

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Select tabs (
Shift
 or
Ctrl
 clicking) and bookmark them via the context menu (right-click), Quick Commands, or map a dedicated keyboard shortcut. The tabs will be added to a date stamped folder which the user can manage via the bookmark manager.

Context menu support inside folders on the Bookmark Bar
 for Windows and Linux have been added. Now users can access all their bookmarks within folders and from the right-click context menu.

Keep work and play separate with multiple user profiles

Now users can create multiple “users” without logging into a different operating system user account, or the need to maintain multiple standalone installations of Vivaldi.

Each profile will store a separate set of extensions, bookmarks, Speed Dials, cookies, history, etc.  Users can also configure the browser to behave differently on a per-profile basis.

Once a roster of profiles is set (for example “Work”, “Home”, “Kids”, etc), users can customize each of them however they like, including giving them different
Themes
 and Toolbar customization. Users can even configure the way they control the browser on a per-profile basis as well (e.g. using different
Mouse Gestures
 or Keyboard Shortcuts between profiles).

Switching between profiles is as easy as clicking the Profiles button on the right of the Address Bar. By clicking on it, different configured profiles can be accessed. Users can also open the profile manager to set up new ones.

Users can enable/disable and manage their Profiles via
Settings > Address Bar
.

What’s more? Profiles are syncable – any that has been created could be synced across computers using different
Vivaldi accounts.

Built-in Calculator and other improvements

Do simple calculations in Quick Commands
. A built-in calculator to
Quick Commands
 has been added to make quick calculations more convenient. Simply Press
F2
/
⌘E
 to open Quick Commands, enter the equation, press
Enter
, and the result is copied to the clipboard.

Of course, there’s even more that’s gone into this new version. Here are a few other note-worthy additions (including a few requests by our users):

More control of Tab Stack creation.
Users can now disable/enable ‘Allow Tab Stacking by Drag and Drop’ in Settings and adjust the length of the tab hover delay to avoid creating a
Tab Stack
accidentally.
Rename a Tab Stack with a double click
to organise and access websites with similar content, be it travel, shopping or social media.
When a user selects a text on a page and uses the context menu to do a search for that term,
results can now be opened in a background tab.
(Settings > Search)